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To maintain balance, you have to practice bal-ance. That may sound odd; however, as kids wewould tempt fate by walking on curbs, skipping andrunning on uneven concrete surfaces, skateboard-ing, you name it! Older adults generally avoid thesetypes of activities like the plague, so they have tofind methods (safer than skateboarding!) to help“practice” their balance.

Exercising

regularly helps

reduce the risk of

falling by improving

muscle tone and

increasing

strength, bone

mass and flexibility.

There are many forms of exercise that are help-ful for balance. This article will talk about waterexercise.

Since water has buoyancy qualities, it cushionsyour body. Because of the 90% apparent weightloss in shoulder-depth water, participants are able

to exercise with less biomechanical stress eachtime their foot impacts the pool. Keep in mind thatalthough water involves less impact, unless bothfeet are totally off the floor ("suspended” as aquaticprofessionals call it), there is still some impact.Aqua shoes are recommended and will help sup-

port the joints on impact andalso help with balance.

A range of motion and stretch-ing class in the water is the per-fect way to enhance bodyawareness in a safe and thera-peutic environment; thus, agreat way to "practice" your bal-ance. Let's face it, if you fall inthe water, your likelihood ofbeing severely hurt is much lessthan if you fall on the floor!Another important note: Watertemperature of 84 to 87 degreesis recommended for people witharthritis, and a therapy pool isoften 90 degrees!

Be sure to take an aquaticclass from a professional. If youhave joint issues, back prob-lems or past surgeries, you willwant to know that you are in

good hands. An instructor who has a national aquaexercise certification such as AEA (AquaticExercise Association), some type of ArthritisFoundation Certification and is CPR certified is typ-ically qualified to teach a safe class. Even thoughyou are in the water, there are still contraindications(movements that are unsafe).

Prevention Tips

• Get sufficient calcium.

Postmenopausal women need

1,500 mg of calcium daily.

• Get sufficient vitamin D in order

to enhance the absorption of

calcium into the bloodstream.

• Do weight-bearing exercises

regularly. Weight-bearing

exercises include lifting light

weights, walking, running, floor

aerobics and dance

• Practice balance through

movement (dance, water

exercise, and so on).

According to the investigators at the Center for

Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of fatal

falls increased significantly for people age 65 and

older between 1993 and 2003.

Falls involving the elderly are common and can

lead to death, disability, nursing home admission

and/or direct medical costs. At least one-third of all

falls sustained by the elderly involve environmental

hazards in the home. There are measures that

older adults and their families can take to reduce

the risk of falls.

At Home

• Secure rugs with nonskid tape

as well as carpet edges.

• Avoid throw rugs.

• Have at least one phone

extension in each level of the

home and post emergency

numbers at each phone.

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• Check lighting for adequate

illumination and glare control.

• Maintain nightlights or

motion-sensitive lighting

throughout the home.

• Install an electronic emergency

response system if needed.

In conclusion, take precautions at home and

when on an outing, get regular exercise from

whichever form of exercise makes you happy and

stay "balanced".

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questionsor comments Fitness@AZPrimeTimes.com

Janice Jaicks

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Welcome to 2011

A new year and a new decade. Just how, I ask you,did this happen so quickly? Only a few seasons ago wewere ushering in a new millennium; worrying about com-puters crashing with the onset of Y2K?

Well, we survived the onset of the 21st century andin fact, we even survived its first decade. A decadereplete with a multiplicity of achievements and chal-lenges.

I have a very wise and dear friend who when refer-ring to ‘A New Year’, emphasizes the first letters of thosethree words - ANY. According to her, ANYthing is possi-ble! With the onset of this New Year and new decade, Iintend to turn ANYthing is possible - into my mantra.

Will everything I strive for come to pass? Possiblynot; but with every step forward I will continue on mypath a bit stronger, a bit more knowledgeable, and withthe ability to take what I have learned and apply it to myfuture growth.

With that in mind, I offer you this quote, one which Iintend to hold onto through this New Year. "Many of usspend January 1st walking through our lives, room byroom, drawing up a list of work to be done and crack’sto be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, weought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not look-ing for flaws, but for potential."

And there is potential. Despite the difficulties we mayhave faced in the last decade, there is always potentialfor our lives to be filled with success and joy. There isalways potential for individual growth. I don't mean thekind that happened when we overate during the holi-days. I am talking about the spiritual and emotionalgrowth which comes with acceptance and living inten-tionally. In many ways the last decade was tough; ohboy was it tough. But within the challenges presentedcame the opportunity to learn and grow; activatingstrengths we may not otherwise have known we pos-sess.

Now, our mission is to take that strength and lessonslearned (aka Wisdom) and turn it into positive action thatwill carry us forward through this New Year.

We can face 2011 and look for the flaws in our lives;or we can face 2011 and look for potential.

I don't know about you, but I'd much rather look forpotential. Much more productive and much more fun,don't you think?

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Whether you love retro models, long for a souped up sedan or just want to admirean Indy Pace car close up and personal… Car shows offer a great experience for theentire family, complete with vintage memories. We attended an east valley favorite,the classic expo held weekly known as The East Valley Car Show “Family Fun Night”,at Fulton Ranch Towne Center in Chandler and were met with an assortment of vin-tage and current articles, cherished examples of what love of the road has produced.

Bob Hoelzle a machinist by profession showcased his ’67 Nova with a 383 Strokemotor, super T-4 speed, with a Dana 60 narrowed rear end. He bought it partiallyrestored and it’s been raced in National Hot Rod Association events.

We also met Barb and JeffKessinger, proud owners of a ’55 BelAir.

Jeff is in the transportation industryand this is his baby! Her body isstock but she sports a gorgeous lou-vered hood.

The drive trains been updated andshe blows out of town off a 408 SB,700R – 4 speed tranny, on a smallwheel base.

She’s been updated with 4 wheeldisk brakes, the rest came standardand she’s NFS.

The fashion model of the show was one of7000 Indy Pace Car’s produced in 1986; thisCorvette convertible rides on a fuel injectedV-8 owned by Al Rowe.

He’s had her 3 years and she only has 42kmiles on her. Leather lined bucket seatsmake you want to fly into 4th gear and openup on the highway…which of course is ille-gal.

Never mind – her striping and Indy decals would be a dead giveaway and you prob-ably wouldn’t get far. Rowe is 6’3” and might be persuaded to part with her since hehas to fold himself into an origami to get on board.

The Princess was a 1930 Ford Model A. Brand new she sold in 1930 for $850 inPhoenix [I saw the receipt], off the Dud R. Day Motor Co. lot, to Leonard and LillianAckerman.

Jim McClellan bought her in2004 with all her servicerecords. She even held herown in the Great AmericanRoad Race in 1988 – and ison the “no big hurry to sell”list.

Body and engine, a 45 hp,flathead 4, are original. Whydid he buy her? “Style andanything from the 30’s is time-less”. What does it feel like todrive her? “You have to slowyourself down – her topspeed is 40 – take your sweettime…”

Stop by and take a strollthrough memory lane onFriday nights… Fulton RanchTowne Center in Chandler islocated on the southwest cor-ner of Arizona Avenue andOcotillo Road.

Enjoy the lively music andcheck out the wheels, fromclassic oldies to smoking'vettes and everything inbetween, or bring your coolcar and put it on display. Takethe family and rememberwhat it was like when a gallonof gas cost a buck!

Anotherbeautiful example

of man meetsmachine …

and man wins!

“What Did You Do Today?”

That’s a question that many ask themselves at the end of each day. Girl Scoutvolunteers know the answer – they’ve been living the Girl Scout mission, bystrengthening girls with courage, confidence and character to position them withskills to make the world a better place.

Currently, over 9,000 volunteers play a vital role in the lives ofmore than 24,000 girls, ages 5 to 17 in Arizona, by helping themto live the mission of Girl Scouting. You are invited to join the GirlScout volunteer team and become a bridge to the future for thenext generation of young women.

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is a contemporaryorganization, serving girls from all racial, ethnic, religious andsocioeconomic groups. Women and men from all walks of life areencouraged to join in enriching not only the lives of girls, but to also experiencepersonal satisfaction, personal development opportunities, and growth.

First Saturday Program Highlight

First Saturday welcomes all girls in grades kindergarten to sixth grade whoare not currently in a traditional troop due to lack of volunteers or financialrestraint. The 2010-2011 school year marks the council’s ninth year of program.Participation totals 3,100+. girls. The activities offered vary at each meetingand are selected from Girl Scout program patches and badges. All programsare created around the three keys:

• Discover - Girls understand themselves and their values and use theirknowledge and skills to explore the world.

• Connect - Girls care about, inspire, and team with others locally and globally.

• Take Action - Girls act to make the world a better place.

Girls participate in games to build a sense of values, as they learn the GirlScout Promise and Law and gain healthy skills while practicing physical fitnessand lifestyle basics. Additional favorites include learning songs and seasonalcrafts, as well as participation in the world class Girl Scout Cookie Program andSale.

Each month, over 50 community members come together tooffer First Saturday to girls in low-income areas and/or where tra-ditional Girl Scout Troops are not available. Volunteers and staffpartner with Teen Program Aides to supervise and offer activitiesat four sites located across the East Valley. You are invited to par-ticipate as a volunteer in the First Saturday program. Your com-mitment is limited to three hours per month, on the 1st Saturdayof the month, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There are several other programs that need your assistance,including Science Camp (East Mesa/San Tan Valley) and the Girl

Scouting program at Sacaton Boys and Girls Club. Both of these programs areseeking volunteers to assist once-a-week for two or three hours, per session.Girls will learn key skills relative to science and will also have an opportunity toparticipate in standard Girl Scout program activities.

How long has Girl Scouts been in thecommunity?

For more than 95 years, Girl Scouts has been evolving to meet the needs ofgirls and women in a changing world. Volunteers have been the leaders in ourmovement to serve girls from across our jurisdiction who want to be a GirlScout. Girls need your guidance now more than ever … team up with a friendand volunteer today and help make a difference!

If you would like more information on volunteering, or if you wish to make adonation to support Girl Scout programs, please contact (602) 452-7000, or visitus on the web at www.girlscoutsaz.org.

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Nothing like a bit of good news to brighten the future for older woman! Here’sthe first piece of good news: Women, age 67 or older with normal bone mineraldensity may not need to have a density screening again for an entire decade.

Up to now there’s been no definite scientific evidence to guide women in thismedical area. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, since 2002, has beenrecommending that women age 65 or older get screened for osteoporosis everytwo years. According to the Society for Bone Mineral Research, it is no longerrecommended.

The study ascertained that bone density in most older women doesn’t changerapidly. Their conclusion observed that “it would take about 16 years for 10 per-cent of women in the highest bone density ranges to develop osteoporosis. Thatwas longer than expected, and its “great news for this group of women,” thestudy scientists said. Those with somewhat lower density could go for five yearswithout a screening.

Data was analyzed from more than 5,000 women aged 67 and older who werepart of the longest running osteoporosis study in the country entitled “The Studyof Osteoporosis Fractures”. And fractures, of course, are what it’s all about. Ahip fracture, for instance, can often lead to death for old people within a year orso.

Many women take calcium supplements to guard against osteoporosis. Manyalso believe that calcium protects against vascular disease by lowering choles-terol in the blood; when in fact, these supplements could be risky to your healthin other ways. Scientists at the University of Auckland launched a study on the

effect of calcium supplements on heart attack and stroke. Their study involved1,471 healthy postmenopausal women aged 55 or older who had previouslytaken part in a study to assess the effects of calcium on bone density and ratesof fracture. Part of the women took a calcium supplement and the others took aplacebo.

Well, heart attacks were reported more commonly in the group taking calci-um. The occurrence of any one of the three vascular events — heart attack,

stroke or sudden death, was also more common in thisgroup. The findings were said to be inconclusive. But theydo suggest that high supplemental calcium doses might wellhave an adverse effect on vascular health. The key wordhere is “high.”

In another study, conducted in 2007, researchers atWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis dis-covered that women who get most of their daily calcium fromfood have healthier bones than women whose calciumintake is mainly from supplemental tablets. The study saidthis is the case even when the supplement takers ingesthigher than average amounts of calcium.

Obviously, adequate calcium is important to guard againstosteoporosis, which affects about 8 million women andabout 2 million men in the U.S. Another 35 million Americanshave low bone mass. This places them at greater risk ofosteoporosis. The purpose of monitoring calcium intake is tomaintain bone density, thereby preventing our bodies fromstealing from our bones the calcium our bodies need forother purposes. Practically every cell needs calcium. Forinstance our blood wouldn’t clot without calcium.

Researchers found that women could be divided into three groups: One group,called the “supplement group” got at least 70 percent of their calcium fromtablets or pills. Another, the “diet group” got at least 70 percent of their calciumfrom dairy products and other foods (such as leafy green vegetables). And athird group, the “diet plus supplement group” consisted of those whose calci-um–source percentages fell somewhere between these ranges.

The “diet group” took in the least calcium, an average of 830 milligrams a day.Yet this group had higher bone density in their spines and hipbones than womenin the “supplement group”, who consumed about 1,030 milligrams per day.Women in the “diet plus supplement” group tended to have the highest bonemineral density as well as the highest calcium intake, at least 1,620 milligramsper day.

So, draw your own conclusions. But be sure to get plenty of calcium from mul-tiple sources as you age.

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Women who get mostof their daily calcium

from food have healthier bones than

women whose calciumintake is mainly fromsupplemental tablets.

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Exercise reverses the negative effects of stress...exercise boosts levels of brain chemicals like sero-tonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine... exerciseworks on a cellular level to reverse the effects stresshas on the aging process.

Exercise reduces depression...sustained, sweat-induced activitycan decrease symptoms ofdepression about as effectively asantidepressants.

Activity increases the level of brain chemicalscalled growth factors that help make new braincells...the latest research has been focusing on theeffects of exercise on the brain, as you age the stemcells in your brain tend to become less active andyou produce fewer new cells, which means yourmind gets slower and "older.".. research is showingthat by exercising even moderate amounts you cantrigger processes in the brain that activate the divi-sion of stem cells and promote neurogenesis (theproduction of new brain cells)…so it is that thehealthy, bright and mentally astute 80 and 90-yearolds have probably been leading a healthy lifestylefor most of their lives, and are reaping the benefitsas a result.

Fitness builds self-esteem and improves bodyimage…seeing fitness improvements, like beingable to run faster or lifting more weight or losingweight…can improve your self-esteem and bodyimage.

Exercise leaves you feeling euphoric…high-inten-sity exercise can leave you with a feeling of eupho-ria…running, biking, or swimming as fast as you canfor 30 to 40 seconds and then reduce your speed forfive minutes before sprinting again.

There are many health benefits in exercise

Yes, exercise will help you to maintain an idealweight…but that is really only a mere side effect ofnormalizing your insulin levels.

Movement is one of the best ways to keep yourmind sharp…your commitment to physical fitnesswill show in your quick wit and mental acuity.

Exercise, even initiated late in life, can help slowdown the aging process… so you'll be less likely tosuffer from chronic disease or disability, and morelikely to be fit and trim, agile, mobile and happy,even as you get older.

What Else Can Exercise do for You?

The virtues of exercise are endless…exercise

improves the circulation of immune cells in yourblood…these cells neutralize pathogens throughoutthe body…the better these cells circulate, the moreefficient your immune system is at locating anddefending against viruses and diseases trying toattack your body…the immune system is your first

line of defense against everything from minor ill-nesses like a cold or the flu right up through devas-tating, life-threatening diseases like cancer.

Exercise also normalizes your insulin levels,which creates a low sugar environment that discour-ages the growth and spread of cancer cells… con-trolling your insulin levels and optimizing your vita-min D level are two of the most powerful steps youcan take to reduce your cancer risk.

Physically active adults experience about half theincidence of colon cancer as their sedentary coun-terparts, and women who exercise regularly canreduce their breast cancer risk by 20 to 30 percentcompared to those who are inactive.

Athletes have lower levels of circulating testos-terone and higher levels of free testosterone thannon-athletes… and similar to the associationbetween estrogen levels and breast cancer inwomen, high levels of circulating testosterone andlow levels of free testosterone are known toincrease the risk of prostate cancer in men.

Research measuring the biochemical changesthat occur during exercise, havediscovered alter-ations in more than 20 different metabolites...someof these compounds help you burn calories and fatwhile others help stabilize your blood sugar levels.

Essentially, being of a healthy weight and exer-cising regularly creates a healthy feedback loop thatoptimizes and helps maintain healthy glucose andinsulin levels through optimization of insulin recep-tor sensitivity…this is one of the most important fac-tors for optimizing your overall health and prevent-ing disease of all kinds, from diabetes, to heart dis-ease, to cancer, and everything in between.

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The Arizona Wind Symphony, now in its 10th sea-son, and under the direction of William J.Richardson, will present its first concert of the NewYear at the Tempe Center for the Arts onWednesday, January 12, 2011.

This concert entitled ‘Honors’ is a tribute to musi-cians of all ages. An 80 piece concert band, com-mitted to presenting music of the highest caliber iscomprised of adults ranging in career spectrum fromteaching, to retired professionals.

Joining the Wind Symphony will be junior high andhigh school musical competition winners. In con-junction with the Arizona Commission for the Arts,the Arizona Wind Symphony is holding a smallensemble contest. The winning ensemble will per-form on stage for the concert, while 2nd and 3rdplace finishers will present a serenade before theconcert and at intermission.

Honoring the 125th year of the Boston Pops, theband will present Arthur Fiedler’s tribute of Ireland in

“The Wearing of the Green”. They will honorAmerica’s March King John Philip Sousa with his“Fairest of the Fair” and follow that with film orches-trator Ira Hearshen’s “Homage to Sousa and TheFairest March”. The band will move through manymusical meters in Roger Cichy’s “GeometricDances”. Audience members are sure to be tappingtheir toes to the famous Italian melodies presentedin Julie Giroux’s “Italian Rhapsody”.

The January 12th concert starts at 7:30 p.m. atthe Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio SaladoParkway, Tempe. Tickets are $6.00 and are avail-able in advance or at the door. The ticket line is(480) 350-2822. Advance tickets are availableonline at www.tempe.gov/tca/about/boxoffice.htm.

The Arizona Wind Symphony is a Tempe-based501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

Future concerts will be held on February 23rd andApril 13th, with the finale being the outdoor presen-tation on April 22th.

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Dear Holly,

I have been intrigued with the “concept” of getting old ever since I was a little girl. I am anobsessed planner, always trying to be ready for all possible major scenarios. What do you thinkis the key to happiness when one is old, has limited ability to do all the physical activities thatshe enjoys and does not have children?

Teaching the wisdom we’ve accumulated in our life is the portal to happiness in the laterchapter. This can be accomplished by teaching classes in your community, online, or bywriting and publishing a book or series of articles in your respective area of expertise.Happiness appears in our lives when we contribute and share our gifts with others. Everyaspect of wellbeing is linked to happiness…designing our lives in this manner is the bestinsurance available.

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HELP! Our adult daughter is still living at home and shows no signs of wanting to leaveanytime soon. What can we do to gently help her get out of our house and start living herown life?

I suspect gentle persuasion - has failed. The obvious answer “she’s too comfortable.”The not so obvious answer,”she’s scared.” The formula for success lays in preparation formeaningful work, confidence that opportunity will meet ingenuity and a measure of youth-ful optimism - aka courage. Of course we always have everything within us we need to besuccessful– in her case, perception of this truism may be the missing link.

Of course, the child also needs to be sick of living with you. I suggest you demand shework a part-time job or begin volunteering 30 hours immediately or both to equal 40 hours.Crank up your favorite music faithfully every morning at 8:00am, lay on the chores, emptythe fridge, turn off cable TV, change the password for Netflix, send her to the laundro-mat, don’t pay for anything but school with on campus or alternative housing – and wait.Answer every complaint with, “true statement, are your complaining? Not my problem orhow are you going to solve this yourself?” And detach…do not engage in a tirade or argu-ment – you’re just too busy creating your life for anymore of this nonsense, would be themost useful paradigm to adopt. Stick to it…one day she’ll thank you!

or issues that baffle us,turn us to tide, break with tradition,and never subside…

We welcome yourquestion no matter how framed… and I’ll share with you plainly, how I would cope…

ASK…Holly?You Asked

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Windows, which is your computer’s operating sys-tem, is a very complex program comprised of mil-lions of lines of code. Think of your operating sys-tem as the engine that powers your computer andprovides instructions to perform various tasks, aswell as interacting with software (smaller programs)that you install.

A program is variously referred to as "software" oran "application," or “app,” for short. Word,WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Quicken, InternetExplorer, Thunderbird and Firefox are all popularprograms.

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Let's say you create your first Gmail account asaardvark@gmail.com, and your password is crum-pet. You then decide to create a second Gmailaccount and you select aardvarkmania@gmail.comas your email address and use cumquat as yourpassword. When you want to check mail for yourfirst account, you'll log in using aardvark with thepassword crumpet. When you're done with that, logout and then log back in using aardvarkmania andcumquat. Periodically, I check email in all seven ofmy Gmail accounts, so I just log in, check, log out;log back in to another account, check, log out, logback in to the third account, etc.

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Are these our Prime Times?Are our older years the days that we can truly

look back on our lives, smile and look forward to themany years ahead of us? Are we enjoying our agedwisdom and cherished memories, living full healthylives? Is your 2011 New Years Resolution to stayand be healthy, be active and have a great quality oflife, to focus on the positive side of aging, to learnabout health promotion and prevention?

If you said yes and you are ready to get started,to enroll in programs, and learn about communityservices offered, but don’t know where to get start-ed you need to visit the Good Samaritan Society-Mesa Good Shepherd.

Mesa Good Shepherd is a continuum care retire-ment community owned and operated by TheEvangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society,nation’s largest non-profit provider of senior careand housing.

For the past 88 years, the Good Samaritan Societya Christian social ministry organization, has beensharing God's love in the community through servic-es that help support people to live a meaningful andfull life, through housing options and services avail-able to residents, non-residents and the community.It is not well known, but the Good Samaritan Societyoffers a variety of services at their 240 communitiesthroughout 24 states including Arizona.

These services range from nursing home caresuch as, alzheimer’s, hospice, and skilled nursing,plus, therapy services, affordable subsidized andsenior housing, adult day care, child day care,respite care, and tele-health services. Along withassisted living services, Mesa Good Shepherd alsoprovides a wide variety of specialty services, pro-grams and workshops free of charge that are avail-able to residents and non-resident through theirAbundant Life Wellness Program.

For those who are interested in exercising, MesaGood Shepherd has a little something for everyone.Residents and non-residents can take advantage awide range of classes such as yoga, strength, bal-ance, and circuit training, aquatic classes, and WiiSports.

The Good Samaritan Society-Mesa GoodShepherd also has healthy living and wellness pro-grams sponsored and supported in part by theArizona Department of Health Services such as theHealthy Living Program. This six week self-manage-ment program developed by Dr. Kate Lorig atStanford University, was designed to help peoplewith on going health problems such as diabetes,arthritis, heart disease, asthma; deal with emotions,

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The Health and Wellness programs and work-shops that the Good Samaritan Society provides areheld at The Good Samaritan Society-Mesa GoodShepherd, Red Mountain Active Adult Center (7550East Adobe in Mesa), and other community settingssuch as churches and senior centers. There aretwenty programs, workshops and classes availableon a daily and weekly basis and are taught by certi-fied instructors at various times in the morning andafternoon.

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Breast

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready in 1 Hour

Serving for 4

Total Fat: 21g Protein: 36.1g

Pair this with either Bread Recipe shown hereCarol B ©December 2010

Ingredients:

1 10 Ounce Package Fresh Spinach Leafs

1/2 Cup Sour Cream

1/2 Cup Shredded Pepperjack Cheese

4 Cloves Garlic, Minced

4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts Halves,

Pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper

8 Slices of Bacon

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees

Place Spinach in a large glass bowl and heat in

Microwave for 3 minutes stirring every minute or

so or until wilted.

Stir in Sour Cream, Pepperjack Cheese & Garlic

Lay the Chicken Breasts on clean surface &

spoon some spinach mixture onto each one

Roll up Chicken to enclose the Spinach

Then wrap each one with two slices of bacon.

Secure with toothpicks, arrange on backing dish

Bake uncovered 35 minutes in preheated oven,

then increase heat to 500 degrees (f)

Grilled Halibut with Cilantro

Garlic Butter

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 8 Minutes

Ready in 33 Minutes

Calories: 276 • Fat: 13.1g • Sodium: 100mg •

Carbohydrates: 3.1 • Protein: 35.4g

Serving for 4

Pair this with either Bread Recipe shown hereCarol B ©December 2010

Ingredients:

4 6 ounce Fillets Halibut

1 Lime, cut into wedges

Salt & Pepper to Taste

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped

1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro

1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice

2 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine

Directions (Halibut):

Preheat grill to high heat or foreman grill

Squeeze the juice from the lime wedges over

fish, then season them with salt and peppet

Grill for 5 minutes on each side until brown,

fish will flake with fork

Remove to a warm serving plate

Directions (Cilantro Garlic Butter):

Heat oil in pan over medium heat, add Garlic

Cook & Stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes

Stir in Butter, remaining lime juice & Cilantro

Serve fish with Cilantro Butter Sauce.

Cranberry Nut Bread

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Ready in 1 Hour, 5 Minutes

Servings: 12

Calories per serving: 196

• Carbohydrates: 32.2g

• Sodium: 265mg

• Fat: 6.2gCarol B ©December 2010

Ingredients:

2 Cups Flour

3/4 Cup White Sugar

3/4 Teaspoon Salt

1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1 Cup Chopped Cranberry

1/2 Cup Chopped Nut

1 Tablespoon Orange Zest

1 Egg

2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

3/4 Cup Orange Juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 Degreed (f)

Grease one 9x5 loaf pan

Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking

soda

Add Cranberries and Nuts

Stir to coat with flour

Add Egg, Oil, Orange Juice and Orange Zest to

the flour mixture and stir until just combined

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan

Bake at 350 degreed (f) for 50 minutes

Let stand for 10 minutes and remove from the pan

and place on a cooling rack. Let cool before slic-

ing.

“Hi, I’m Carol and I love to cook! I‘ll be providing you with original recipesand cooking advice each month. I hope your enjoy these healthy meals tocompliment my Cranberry Nut Bread.”

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LANG LANGWhen: January 6th 7:30 p.m. Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500"Prodigy," "virtuoso," "genius" - these are some of the words used to describe Lang Lang - perhaps the most popular pianist on the planet. Named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2009, Lang Lang is truly a brilliant performer. He was watched by over five billion people in the 2008 XXIX Olympic Games, and his performances have sold out all over the world. With his unique way of shaping music and controlling it, Lang Lang is definitely a performance you do not want to miss.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMPresented by Southwest Shakespeare Co.

When: January 6th - January 22nd 7:30 p.m.Piper Repertory Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATPresented by Mesa High SchoolWhen: January 7th - January 8th 7 p.m.Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500Notorious for their outstanding productions and superb performances, Mesa High School's Performing Arts Program is heralded as one of the finest in the state of Arizona, and this year is no exception. Earning Superior ratings for their production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" they received "Best in State" and were selected to perform at the Educational Theatre Association's State Thespian Festival in November. They are now honored to have been asked by the City of Mesa to perform "Joseph..." at the new Mesa Arts Center and are grateful for this opportunity. With passion in their hearts (and fingers crossed), they present this outstanding production for a wonderful audience as they audition once again ...only this time for Nationals.

Chandler Symphony Chamber Music When: January 8th 2 p.m. 250 N. Arizona Ave FREECome listen to compositions by our own talented Arizona citizens.This series is designed to present music that is not ordinarily experienced in a large orchestra concert. Chamber music lends itself to a smaller; more "personal" sound which we invite our audiences to encounter and enjoy.Get Fit Wiffle Ball ChallengeWhen: January 8th 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Freestone Recreation CenterThe Freestone Recreation Center will be hosting the ‘Get Fit Wiffle Ball Challenge on Saturday January 8, 2011 from 10-11am. Do you remember your first curveball? The Wiffle ball was designed to take the place of baseball, stickball and softball for boys and girls in backyards and gyms. The ball is light weight but cannot be thrown or hit any great distance. Get your family together and enjoy some classic backyard Wiffle ball. The cost to play is daily admission to the building. Freestone Recreation Center Pass holders are free! For more information go to www.gilbertrecreation.com, call (480) 503-6202, or walk in to the Freestone Recreation Center (1141 E Guadalupe Rd. Gilbert, Az 85234).

Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off When: January 8th 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.22358 S. Ellsworth Road , Queen Creek, Arizona 85142South of the Queen Creek Development Services Building

Run 2 RememberWhen: January 9th 8:30 a.m.Tumbleweed Park • Laura Fisher 602-803-7596Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the start time is 8:30 a.m. It includes a 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk, and a 5K Fun Run/Walk. All proceeds of the run/walk will go to the families of officers who will be honored at National Police Week in May of 2011 (including Lt. Eric Shuhandler) and to the Arizona Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors for their ongoing retreats and seminars that help to “rebuild shattered lives.” $25 Registration

A Chorus LineWhen: January 11th - January 12th 7:30 p.m.Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500 Tickets Starting at $32In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – to have the chance to dance. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running Broadway musical ever. Now A Chorus Line returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best!

Arizona Wind Symphony Presents Honors ConcertWhen: January 12th 7:30 p.m. • Tempe Center for the Arts • 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy • 480-350-2822The band will present Arthur Fiedler’s tribute of Ireland in “The Wearing of the Green”. They will honor America’s March King John Philip Sousa with his “Fairest of the Fair” and follow that with film orchestrator Ira Hearshen’s homage to Sousa and the Fairest march. The band will move through many musical meters in Roger Cichy’s “Geometric Dances”. Audience members are sure to be tapping their toes to the famous Italian melodies presented in Julie Giroux’s “Italian Rhapsody”.

P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Health & Fitness ExpoWhen: January 14th 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. January 15th 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Phoenix Convention Center – North BuildingExpo admission is FREE and open to the public!Race participants must visit the Expo to pick up their race number, timing tag, T-shirt and goodie bag. Give yourself plenty of time to explore the 130+ booths and shop for last minute needs, like extra concert tickets and official race merchandise and souvenirs.Expo Location and Parking • The 2011 Expo is in the north building of the Phoenix Convention Center, located in downtown Phoenix on Washington and 3rd Street. Parking is available at Heritage, Jefferson and East Garage for $10 a day, and limited street parking is available in the area. The Convention Parking East Garage is the largest parking structure nearby, located just west of 7th Street off Washington. Alternately, take the Valley Light Rail and get off on Stop 14.

Grammy Award Winner Joel Guzman & Tapatio/iMasWhen: January 15th 2:30 p.m.Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500Contemporary songs in English and SpanishLions Presents 1st Annual Gilbert Bluegrass BashWhen: January 15th 7 p.m.Gilbert High School auditorium • 1101 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZFeaturing the groups Whistle Stop and Igors Jazz CowboysTickets are $7 or two for $10gilbertlions@hotmail.com • For info call (480) 357-2654

Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off When: January 15th 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. • 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142South of the Queen Creek Development Services Building

WINNER'S RECITAL & AWARD CEREMONY - INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITIONPresented by Bosendorfer & Schimmel USASU CompetitionWhen: January 15th 7:30 p.m. • Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500Arizona has a major international piano competition every other year right here in our own back yard! The Bösendorfer & Schimmel USASU International Competition has become one of the most highly esteemed competitions on the international scene (music.asu.edu). This year, 147 young pianists representing 29 countries applied; 42 very gifted young artists were selected. From January 9 - 15, they will compete at ASU for over $45,000 in cash awards, performance opportunities with The Phoenix Symphony, and solo recitals in the US, Germany and Austria. After a week of intense competition, the winner's recital in the Ikeda Theater will feature the "cream of the crop," pianists ages 13 - 32, in an exciting and inspiring program. A recital you won't want to miss!

Drop-in Dodgeball When: January 15thFreestone Recreation Center • 1141 E Guadalupe Rd. Do you ever miss those days of playing Dodgeball when you were a kid when life was simple and your only worry in the world was not be the first one out? Here is your chance for ultimate stress relief in a fun recreational game of adult Dodgeball. That’s right. No kids allowed! This is adult business. You must be 18 or older to participate. Freestone Recreation Center is holding Dodgeball Tournaments every 3rd Saturday of the month. Each month adults will be teamed up in a safe but no holds barred Dodgeball game. The upcoming Dodgeball tournament is on November 20 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The only cost is daily admission which would depend on your residency. Bring your own team or sign up individually.

BRANDENBURG FESTIVALPresented by Phoenix Symphony OrchestraWhen: January 16th 2 p.m. • Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500Experience Bach's greatest works for orchestra featuring talented Phoenix Symphony musicians and soloists.

P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and ½ MarathonWhen: January 16th7:30am - Marathon Wheelchair Start*7:40am - Marathon Start8:25am- 1/2 Marathon Wheelchair Start*8:30am - 1/2 Marathon Wave StartThe Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Wheelchair start times are for racing wheelchairs ONLY. Participants racing in everyday wheelchairs will start at the regular start times and be assigned corrals based on their projected finish times. NO hand -cycles will be allowed.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION FESTIVALFree EventWhen: January 17th 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main StLive entertainment, food booths, medical screenings, job fair and retail booths.

EXPLORING MARS: THE NEXT GENERATIONKobie Boykins, NASA EngineerWhen: January 19th 7:30 p.m.Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S • 480-644-6500Kobie Boykins, a NASA engineer who helped design the famous Mars Rovers, shares the latest discoveries from the Red Planet and previews the next stage in exploration of our closest planetary neighbor.

Golda’s BalconyWhen: January 23rd 3 p.m.Ikeda Theater • 1 E. Main S480-644-6500Tovah Feldshuh recreates her outstanding performance in William Gibson’s breath taking one women show

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Whether it’s a morning nibble, or a feast, breakfast is a special meal. Few things set the tone for ourday as do the carefully, or unconsciously chosen morning morsels that greet our sleepy taste buds. Thesenutrients are intended to jump start the body with a sense of power and capacity.

As we venture forth into 2011 let’s consider the effectiveness of the modern American breakfast by look-ing back to simpler times. Since journalists eons ago were busy designing language we can onlyguess what delicacies might have graced the breakfast nook, in the cave of early man.

Ray Audette the author of “Neanderthin”, claims people should eat as their ancestors did in the good olddays, say, 10,000 years ago. "You're designed to eat what's possible to eat in nature," says Audette. "Thatis, without technological intervention. Meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and berries, all of which are edible raw- just like (what) other primates eat in nature," he says. The heart of the Neanderthin diet, though, is goodold-fashioned - animal protein, a.k.a. meat - and not just meat but fat, lots of it, beginning at breakfast.Audette started eating like a caveman 15 years ago after being diagnosed with diabetes, he says. "I quick-ly realized that grains, beans, potatoes, milk and sugar would not be edible to me," he says. "After I stoppedeating them, my blood sugar went normal within the week," Audette claims. "I'd also been suffering fromrheumatoid arthritis for about a dozen years before that. It too went away and never came back."

Advancing forward, our tour of the first recorded evidence of the cuisine of champions, begins in ancientGreece.

The first meal of the day was breakfast in Greece and it was eaten early in the morning. Large amountsof bread, vegetables and soups were used in this meal. The Greeks never consumed the meat of a domes-ticated animal, as they considered it to be barbaric. The only meat that was consumed was that of the ani-mals that were either first sacrificed to god, or were hunted in the wild.

Fast forward, Italy. Lower class Romans, which were referred to as plebeians, started off their day eat-ing dry bread. Sometimes the bread was eaten as is, but often they dipped it in wine or water. A plebeianmight also sprinkle other food items on top of their bread, such as olives, cheese and raisins.

As for the upper class Romans, called patricians, their breakfast included a wide-range of food itemssuch as fresh meat, fruits, vegetables, fish, as well as bread. When sweetening meals, honey was useddue to the fact that the Romans did not know of sugar at this time.

NATIVE AMERICAN - Maize is a food of Native American origin that is common in the Southern UnitedStates; it mainly consists of coarsely ground dried maize kernels which have been treated with an alkali.The word hominy grits leads back to the traditional Northern European grit gruels. It also resembles fari-na, a thinner porridge.

JAPAN - A traditional Japanese breakfast consists of steamed rice, miso soup, and various side dishes.Common side dishes are broiled/grilled fish, tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), onsen tamago, tsukemono pick-les, seasoned nori (dried seaweed), natto, and so on.

MAORI - Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand prefer Taro, roasted pig, fruits(kiwi, coconut, pineap-ple, banana… fruit, sugar cane, fish, and anything else you would harvest or find on an island, for break-

fast! No special ingredients, they enjoy the same fresh clean eating at breakfast that they enjoy through-out the day.

CHINA – Many Chinese begin their day with a warm bowl of congee, or jook, a watery rice gruel that bearsa marked resemblance to porridge. The variety of seasonings used to make congee ensure that it need notever become boring. Combined with veges, savory sausage, dried turnip and ginger this cleansing dish isalways a favorite.

INDIA - Variety is the spice of life in India. Breakfast or 'Nashta' as it is regionally known, varies from regionto region. The descriptions are vast and the ingredients exotic, I suggest you visit your local Indian restau-rant to sample a flavorful and healthy cuisine.

VICTORIAN BREAKFAST - A typical Victorian day began with orange juice, poached eggs with asparagustips, toast, lamb chops, green peas, English muffins, and crackers with Brie or Roquefort to finish with cof-fee. Calories were not a consideration of utmost importance as social distinctions prevailed.

PIONEER BREAKFAST - These breakfasts were simple and hearty. Like most early American cuisine, theyrelied heavily on cornmeal, an ingredient that was used by Native Americans and influenced the cuisine ofearly settlers. A simple hot water cornbread was used to create a variety of different breads.

OATMEAL - Americans didn't start growing oats in quantity until the 19th century. Quaker Oats was regis-tered as a cereal trademark in 1877 and, by 1885; oats were being sold in boxes, not just in bulk. "QuickOats" were introduced in 1922, and "Instant" Oatmeal in 1966. In the 1970s, flavored oatmeal arrived.

BREAKFAST CEREALS - Will Keith Kellogg discovered corn flakes in 1894 when a pot of cooked wheatwas overcooked and then dried. Each grain became a separate flake. He introduced Rice Krispies in 1929.The Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company was founded in 1906. Granola came later; originally fromScandinavia, Muesli was ultimately Americanized by baking the lovely conglomeration of nuts, fruits andoats, oil and honey or maple syrup to form one of today’s favorites.

DOUGHNUT -The doughnut has existed since the beginning of time. So long in fact, archaeologists con-tinue to unearth fossilized bits of what look like doughnuts in the middens of prehistoric Native Americansettlements. The doughnut, we know and love, supposedly developed in Manhatten (then still NewAmsterdam) under the Dutch name of olykoeks--"oily cakes." US Dutch immigrants are credited with dis-covering the fried cake. This is how the story goes; a cow kicked a pot full of boiling oil over onto some pas-try mix, thus inventing the golden brown delight. The fried cakes became a staple in the harsh conditionsthat existed in the colony.

AMERICAN - Whether French toast, waffles, fruit, oatmeal, cereal, omelets or the various versions of eggs,scrambled or fried with sausage, bacon, potatoes and toast or English muffin, rules the buffet lines andbrunch menu’s from coast to coast.

It remains undetermined what evolutionary steps will define the breakfast cuisine in the coming centu-ry. As we consider long term health, vitality and genetic makeup, we may find the some will choose toreturn to the simple ways…what is your guess?

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DDaanncciinngg FFoorr ‘‘LLiiffee’’By Juliann Segura

Inspired by Fred Astaire’s unique and superbstyle of dance, the first Fred Astaire dance studioopened in New York City in 1947 on the famousPark Avenue. Since then, 140 franchise dance stu-dios have opened all over the nation, two of thosestudios belonging to local business owner LisaBianco.

It all started in 1997 when Lisa decided she want-ed to learn the Arizona Two Step and became a stu-dent at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Chandler.Three and half years later, the owner of the studioasked Lisa if she had ever thought about gettingmore involved and making dance a career. She said“yes” and became the manager of the studio. A yearlater in 2001, the studio owner decided to go a dif-ferent direction and offered the franchise to Lisa.She had managed and run the studio as if it wereher own and was close to all the staff and students.So it made perfect sense to her to purchase thebusiness.

Ten years later, Lisa is still dancing and now ownsboth Chandler and Mesa Studios. “Owning andoperating Fred Astaire Dance Studios truly changedmy life and the life of my family. My daughterLindsay was an over weight youth. She became astudent, got fit and lost all her weight; then realizedshe had a natural talent for dance and became anamateur champion at the age of fourteen. I feel sofortunate to be a part of this organization and I’mvery proud to uphold the true desire and legacy ofFred Astaire himself.”

Franchise owners have an obligation to uphold thefine reputation of the master dancer. From themoment someone walks through the door to thetime a student leaves, we ensure the experience ismemorable and they are a better dancer.

The Fred Astaire Dance Studio curriculum coversa full range of American, Latin-American,International Style, Exhibition and Theater ArtsDancing. They offer the most fully documented andupdated collection of ballroom dance knowledge inthe world.

The journey of learning how to dance is life alter-ing and one of the few times you can put fun and

exercise in the same sentence. Its fun and laughter,hand in hand with unbelievable health benefits andbeautiful moves.

Dancing is also great for people who have dia-betes. A Chandler couple, both insulin dependentcame into the Fred Astaire Dance Studio for lessonsand after one year of dancing, 2 to 3 times a weekcombined with a change in diet, both went off theirinsulin.

Dancing is also beneficial for those with heartproblems because it helps build strength andendurance. It’s also wonderful for those who havearthritis and fibromyalgia because it promotes theflow of lubricants into the joints and muscles. It alsobeen proven to slow the progression of Alzheimer’sbecause dancing uses both sides of the brain, keep-ing it active.

Of course, dancing is absolutely amazing exer-cise and promotes weight loss, which in turn leadsto healthy eating. Those who have embraced the artof dancing have also found endless benefits beyondexercise such as relaxation, stress and tensionrelief. It is also known that dancing builds self confi-dence, self improvement, social etiquette and groupinteraction skills. It is a creative outlet and to some,a life-long dream.

Many couples have engaged in dance lessons toenhance their marriages as well. It is said that danc-ing can truly have a profound positive affect on rela-tionships. Due to commitments to family, work andfinance management, life can be stressful anddraining. Dancing is a fun activity that can strength-en the roots of a couple’s tree. It is scheduled timetogether that is filled with fun and laughter. It pro-motes stress relief, weight loss, builds trust andcommunication and creates magical moments.

Dancing has given much too many. The FredAstaire Dance Studio has provided Lisa Bianco withtruly a unique way of life. It’s a true family ownedand operated business where her children grew upand now work and manage the business. Visit eitherone of her locations in Chandler at 2390 N. AlmaSchool Road or in Mesa at 1949 E. Brown Road. Orvisit on line at www.fredastairearizona.com

IInnssiigghhtt OOrr RReessoolluuttiioonnss::By Lisa Fitzpatrick

The champagne is gone, the party’s are over, andnow your New Year’s resolutions are staring you inthe face. Maybe you’ve decided that this is the yearyou’re going to lose weight and exercise.

Chances are, this isn’t the first time you’ve madethat resolution. Here’s some good news for 2011:you don’t have to let old habits and past experi-ences determine your future!

Studies show that eight out of every 10 peoplegive up on their New Year’s resolutions, most withinthe first month. And when it comes to dieting, it’s nowonder resolve weakens. That’s because mostdieters focus on their tummies, not on their heads.“Emotions, not appetite, rule when it comes to out ofcontrol eating,” explains Lisa Fitzpatrick of theHungry Heart, a service that uses personal coach-ing, nutritional counseling and hypnotherapy forweight loss. “Especially for women, overeatingmasks feelings of anxiety, stress, loneliness orsome other emotional need that is not being met.We turn to food for comfort.”

Want to learn how to stick to that resolution to eathealthier and drop some pounds? Stop dieting! “Iknow it sounds counter-intuitive but the first step isto get in touch with why we overeat and then freeourselves from the need to use food to feed ouremotions instead of simply to nourish our bodies.”

Here are a few first steps for getting in touch withthe “whys” of overeating: Keep a food diary, not justwhat you eat but how you’re feeling. Ask yourself, “IfI wasn’t about to eat this, what would I be feeling?”

Face those feelings and accept them. You haveevery right to feel exactly as you do. When weaddress our feelings, process them and redirect ourenergy to think differently about the situation, theneed to “over eat” disappears.

Focus on other choices of things to do to comfortyourself – practice deep breathing, take a hot bathwhile listening to soft music, watch a comedy.

Too often we listen to the negative voice insideour head that tells us, “You’re fat. You’re weak.

You’re worthless.” And then shut up! Would you everspeak to a friend that way? You cannot stop thecycle of overeating, dieting, failing and overeatingagain by being judgmental or berating yourself.

If you do choose to eat, that’s OK. But do sothoughtfully. Choose only first-rate food. Sit down atthe table with no distractions. Savor the first twobites. Once you get in touch with your emotions, youcan begin to work smart food choices into your rou-tine, you can learn to eat when you’re hungry, stopwhen you’re full and trust yourself to eat healthfullywithout dieting.

Exercise is also key to our well being. No matterwhat other diet programs may say without some sortof movement our bodies will hold on to the weight.As we age we need exercise to build our core mus-cles and lubricate our joints.

Try Yoga or Qi Gong, both are based on stretch-ing and purposeful movements that enhancestrength and build energy. Or exercise during yourTV shows, stationary bike, treadmill, exercisebands, free weights all stimulate metabolism. Anymovement is better than no movement!

Everything we ingest goes through the liver; it cantake a beating over our lifetime. If the liver isclogged up from junk foods and pharmaceuticals,clean energy will not be provided to our body andwhat we ingest will end up as fat. Incorporate somedetoxifying foods that improve liver function so thebody can metabolize food optimally, providing moreenergy. Some excellent choices are garlic,legumes, onions, eggs, pears, oat bran, apples,broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, artichokes,beets, carrots, turmeric, cinnamon and licorice.

For more information call for your free 1 hour con-sultation.

Lisa Fitzpatrick, Nutrition Educator/Hypnotherapist

480-235-0817www.hungryheart.org

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Do you dream of the days when you could bite into an apple, corn on the cob or juicy steak and reallyenjoy it without the fear of loosing your bite? Or have you lost some teeth and the bone in your jaw hasdeteriorated making you look aged beyond your years? Maybe you have difficulty talking with your den-tures in and hate the messy tape that keeps your choppers in place? With all the advancements in den-tal technology, you now have more choices than ever before when it comes to lost teeth.

People have long complained that upper and lower dentures feel awkward, unnatural and inconvenientto their life style. Dentures over time can become loose due to shrinking gum tissue; with the only remedybeing messy tapes and pastes. Bacteria can become trapped in areas of improperly fitting mouth piecesleading to additional gum and bone disease. Dentures can also reduce your ability to speak and enjoy fooddue to the covering of the palate. Many people loose confidence in their ability to smile fearing that theirteeth may slip out of place. Seeing a mouth full of gums is cute on a baby but not on an adult.

Dentures are a great option and have the ability to last a lifetime, but over the years due to the chang-ing landscape of your mouth, wear and tear of the chewing surface and changing gum tissue need to beremade. A risk to wearing poorly fitted dentures is that it may reduce your lifespan up to 10 years less dueto poor eating habits, stomach problems, gum disease and additional tooth loss.

There’s good news! Periodontic technology has addressed some of the issues that denture wearers faceby providing an alternative option in the form of dental implants. The technology has been around since1952, and like any type of medical advancement, it keeps getting better and more natural looking. A den-tal implant is a small titanium post that is anchored into the jaw bone that acts as a root structure does fora natural tooth. A prosthetic tooth is then constructed to replace the missing tooth.

There are several different types of implants depending on the number of teeth lost and bone structureof the jaw. Fixed Restoration Implants can even be used to support specialized dentures by acting as ananchor.

Endosteal, which is fused into the jaw bone, is the most common type of implant. With this type ofimplant, each post holds one or more prosthetic teeth.

A different type of implant for those who have the minimum amount of bone height in their jaw neededfor the procedure is a Subperiosteal post. In this implant, the posts come through the gums to hold the pros-thetic teeth. This is more ideal for those with the minimum amount of bone height and those unable to weartraditional dentures.

If the above sounds completely foreign and bewildering, consider the benefits. Dental Implants look andfeel more natural, speech is improved and the ability to enjoy your favorite foods is restored. Sounds allgreat and dandy, but how long do they last? Dental Implants just like natural teeth need to be maintainedand can last a life time if properly maintained with proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Gettingimplants over traditional bridges actually helps the integrity of the surrounding teeth. In normal bridge pro-cedures, the surrounding teeth are altered to support the bridge, which could lead to future problems.Implants are like normal teeth and are supported by titanium posts, leaving the neighboring teeth in tact.

If you are considering implants, start off by getting an evalu-ation by your general dentist who can determine if you are agood candidate for the procedure. Good candidates generallyhave healthy gum tissue and underlying bone in the mouth.Your general dentist can determine whether or not the proce-dure is a possibility and can send you to a periodontist for amore in-depth evaluation. Together, your dentist and periodon-tist create a game plan to give you the most informative andbeneficial experience possible.

Getting Dental Implants can be a lengthy process as thereare many steps to achieving that perfect natural-looking smile.Over a series of months, there are several procedures per-formed including bone grafting, implant insertion and prosthet-ic creation. Your body needs time to adjust and heal with thenew set of “teeth”, so patience is needed. The implanted postsalong with your natural teeth (if still in place) stimulate the jaw-bone and prevent any additional shrinking.

Dentures and Dental Implants both have their pros and consand the ultimate decision is up to you. The benefits of health,appearance, quality of life should all be carefully weighed, con-sult your dentist and do your homework. Implants aren’t just forthe ‘youngins’ you know.

Eric Kerbs, D.D.S.My Family Dental Centerswww.MyFamilyDentalCenters.com

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They used to sell the kids pack only tokids. So we would hang around in theshadows of the lobby waiting for a kid thatlooked adult-friendly and say: "Psst. Heybuddy, would you buy us some popcorn?We'll give you a buck."

Not so long ago when we went to the movies Iwould insist on getting the unlimited popcorn refills,which came in a bucket large enough to float overNiagara Falls in, along with a drink the size of fourhuman bladders. Plus of course I got the mandato-ry two-pound carton of Junior Mints for dessert.

But like so many others today I am fighting uncon-trolled expansion -- not of government, but of mylove handles, which are starting to resemble wings.So a few years ago my wife and I started getting thekids popcorn special for $4.75, which comes in asmall cardboard carrier that also holds a tiny candypacket and a small drink.

Theatres used to sell the kids pack only to kids.So my wife and I would hang around in the shadowsof the lobby waiting for a kid that looked adult-friend-ly and say: "Psst. Hey buddy, would you buy ussome popcorn? We'll give you a buck." Sometimesthey would scold us, threaten to tell the authoritiesor give us religious pamphlets. But we always foundat least one kid who felt sorry for us.

Now, thanks to senior-rights activists, we can walkright up to the counter and order our own kids pack,though apparently management frowns upon thepractice at certain theaters. The other day we wentto see a romantic comedy about retired rogue CIAofficials who amusingly have to shoot, stab and blowup several hundred people, and we ordered ourusual. The young man at the counter give us thepopcorn and the little candy thing and asked whatwe wanted for our drink and we decided on lemon-ade. He filled up the cup put it into the cup holder.

Then the 20-something-year-old "manager"stomped over and said: "that's the wrong size,"dumped out the lemonade, crumpled the cup, threwit away, then filled the smaller size cup and shovedit back into the cup holder!

I said: "Did you just throw away 12 ounces oflemonade and a cup just to give us a smaller one?!"And she said: "Huh?" in a managerial way. I con-gratulated her and said: "That could easily end up inmy column."

This is the problem, I think most baby boomershave made a decision to live as long as they can, orat least until Social Security runs out. As a whole,we’ve started to eat less, much to the chagrin offood professionals who have been used to our"swelling" appetites.

For instance, occasionally I would use our moviestrategy when we ate out. Kids' meals at restaurantsusually sound great a grilled cheese sandwich onwhite bread, your own personal bag of chips, achocolate chip cookie and a prize. Instead, we haveto order off the main menu. Oftentimes ending upwith some kind of mystery meat swimming in gravythat has a BP-type sheen, accompanied by a potatowith a pond of yellow oil in the middle, a half loaf ofbread so dense you could use it for construction,and a vegetable medley that heavily favors cauli-flower with an insecticide odor.

One of my writer friends, whom we lovingly referto as Scooby, said the former Brown Pelican restau-rant at Hendry's Beach used to sell kids' breakfaststo seniors over 60. She said it was perfect becausemost of her group couldn't eat three huge pancakes;two was just right.

Apparently it caught on because sales for thatsection of the menu increased. So, in an obviousattempt to quell this uprising, management stoppedkids' sales to senior’s altogether. Scooby and hergroup stopped going there and the Brown Pelicanwent out of business.

Eventually, food rights for baby boomers will endup on the ballot with gay rights and the next marijua-na initiative. What choice do we have but to cutback? Cars are getting smaller, they have doubledthe number of seats in airplanes without making theplanes any bigger and although scientists are con-centrating on global warming, I'm convinced there ismore gravity than there used to be.

Hopefully, we will win the "battle of the bulge!" Inthe meantime, just bring us one meal please andtwo forks? Thank you.

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