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Adrienne McLaughlin got into pole dancing on accident. An athlete all her life, she said she loved going dancing with her friends, and one day installed a pole in the house she shared with friends. Her friends were entertained by impromptu shows, so McLaughlin decided to look into pole fit-ness more seriously.

After six months studying pole dance and fitness, she thought, “If I love this, and my friends love this, there’s got to be other people out there who love this too.” So in 2009, she opened Envy Pole Fitness studio in Bremerton.

McLaughlin and a handful of pole fitness instructors in Kitsap County are defying the stigma of pole dancing, by embracing the difficult acrobatic moves and encourag-ing strong self-esteem.

“It’s a form of fitness and new form of

dance,” said Elizabeth Tailleur, an instruc-tor at Envy. “It just happens to involve poles,” added fellow instructor, Sabrina Ginty.

Launa Sorensen, who teaches at the Port Orchard Dolphin Dance studio, said the

goal is for students to be happy, and accept themselves as they are now. Married, single, overweight, no muscle, older — “all sizes, shapes and abilities are beautiful,” Tailleur added.

Pole fitness is a fast-growing sport, but isn’t new. Using poles as a part of acrobatic and gymnastic routines is thousands of years old, and is experiencing a resurgence in performances like Cirque du Soleil. There is even a World Pole Sport Fitness Competition every year, where 26 coun-tries participate. Pole fitness users have been advocating for it to be included in the Olympics.

But beyond the physical stamina needed to hold yourself horizontally from a pole, small studios geared toward women are popping up, championing the other kind of pole fitness.

“To me, its like a powerful way of reclaim-ing your own sensuality,” Tailleur said. “As women, we’re told be sexy but not too sexy, because then you’re a slut.”

Sorensen said her studio emphasizes a dance approach.

“We’re helping women get in touch with themselves, using this environment to blos-som,” she said.

The first Dolphin Dance opened in 2008 in Poulsbo by Emily Boberg-Courts. She says the studio is built on the idea that “every woman deserves to feel sexy,” and the classes teach “self-esteem and confi-dence, while women learn to move grace-fully and sensually.”

Both Dolphin Dance and Envy, which opened in 2009, offer several levels of classes, beginning with flexibility and core strengthening techniques, up to learning spins and tricks high on the pole. The stu-dents often wear yoga gear to class, and not everyone wears heels. Bachelorette nights are also popular, which offer props like boa scarves and beads to have fun with.

Sorensen said there’s a lot of giggling that goes on.

But its not just girls that want to have fun. Josiah Long, 21, heard about classes at Envy, but like Dolphin Dance, Envy didn’t offer male or co-ed classes. McLaughlin didn’t want to discriminate, so a year ago she added separate classes for both men and women.

“If I was told I couldn’t join a team because I’m a woman I’d be real upset,” she said. “Not one single woman had an issue with it. They saw how hard the men were working, seeing [that] ‘he’s struggling as much as I am.’”

Long said he likes his new workout because it blends strength and flexibility with sexy moves. Along with pole fitness, he also does yoga, cardio and weightlifting, but loves working on his pole moves most.

“Just like in life, you think you aren’t strong enough to do [something], get over yourself,” he said. “Try something new, how do you know [you won’t like it]?”

Instructors at Dolphin Dance and Envy describe pole fitness as addicting — unlike a gym where workouts can get stagnate, pole fitness is fast, fun and full of encour-aging classmates. Students’ ages range from mid-20s to mid-50s, and are nurses, baris-tas, military wives, writers and bankers.

“When you nail something, everyone is so excited, there’s no jealousy,” Ginty said. “It’s one of most positive atmospheres I’ve ever been in.”

Curious?Envy Pole Fitness — 6710 Kitsap Way,

Bremerton. (360) 930-2107 Dolphin Dance — 818 Bay St., Port Orchard. (206) 201-3635

If you are looking for a new workout, but aren’t ready for pole fitness, try belly dancing, exotic dance or zumba at these studios or several others throughout Kitsap County.

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We don’t need to see the evening news stories to know that America’s waistlines are getting bigger. Yet, what can we do to make sure our New Year’s resolutions take hold and last for a lifetime?

Harrison Medical Center and the Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale have teamed up to get us out of the doctor’s office, into the gym and on the path to great health that we will enjoy for years.

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The new partnership is based on pro-moting the best health resources in one convenient location to the Kitsap com-munity and encourages more active lifestyles. Together, we can reverse the trend of obesity and slow the rise of chronic disease in our community that comes from being overweight.

The Harrison Health & Wellness suite is conveniently located on the second f loor of Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale and services such as Outpatient Adult Rehabilitation, CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation, Nutritional Counseling, Massage Therapy

Harrison Health & Wellness services are open both to Y members and the general public. Six treatment rooms include one for nutritional counseling, three for physical and occupational therapy and two for massage. Massage therapy can be both doctor-ordered (and covered by insurance) or cash-based.

There is also a range of equipment

available including a Pilates Reformer, used for occupational therapy or injury rehabilitation (as well as performance training by exercise studios). The Pilates Reformer improves strength in functional movement patterns, which requires good core stabilization. Use of the Reformer adds another dimen-

sion to the whole functional strength-ening process with a platform that moves along with the extremity being strengthened. Rehabilitation is a whole body workout, which is how we move, work and play in real life.

Additionally, Harrison has access to a community room, which includes a teaching kitchen. DOCtalk seminars and cooking demonstrations are being developed for heart-healthy living and other health related topics.

WHY ‘WELLNESS’ CARE?Think of wellness as a prescription to

manage health and healthcare costs. It is made up of complementary and alter-native treatments that supplement stan-dard medical care. Wellness therapies reduce pain, relieve stress and create a sense of overall well-being.

Rehabilitative ServicesRehabilitation Services help people

get back to work and play–in short, an active lifestyle. Practitioners include trained physical and occupational ther-apists, who use state-of-the-art tools that support recovery from surgery,

injury, or illness. Nutritional CounselingWhether our eating and lifestyle

habits need a gentle boost or a major overhaul, nutrition experts can help. Registered dietitians translate the sci-ence of nutrition and medicine into practice. Skilled in education and motivation techniques, they teach new behavior to promote fitness and improve health.

Massage TherapyMoving all those muscles can lead to

a few aches and pains. Massage offers benefits beyond simple relaxation. It promotes muscle relaxation, lowers blood pressure, improves circulation, reduces pain, enhances cancer treat-ment and improves quality of sleep.

Talk to a doctor about how massage therapy can fit into an overall health care regimen. Talk to the massage ther-apist about current health conditions and massage session goals.


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When you’re trying to eat healthfully, it’s essential to keep track of just how much you’re eating. It’s all too easy to misjudge correct portion sizes when you scoop up a serving for your typi-cal meal. By using easy comparisons of everyday items you can help keep meal portions in control.

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Lifting tires. Jumping over boxes. Carrying bags of sand.

And if all goes to plan, the work-out of your life.

“You get that burning in your lungs,” said Mick Lewis. “There’s no other workout like it.”

Lewis owns Westsound CrossFit, a new gym in the 600 block of Bay Street specializing in CrossFit strength and conditioning work-outs. CrossFit, Lewis said, is a tech-nique-

oriented, anaerobic workout eas-ily related to tasks individuals per-form daily.

Ergo the PVC pipes, jump ropes and fireman’s hoses scattered around the burgeoning gym.

“What is closer to everyday life?” Lewis asked. “Getting into a con-trolled, comfy workout machine at a gym, or flipping over a tire?”

A lifelong fitness buff, Lewis said he grew tired of the traditional gyms with their juice bars and tele-vision screens. Looking for some-thing different, he tried a CrossFit workout in 2007 after a co-worker at South Kitsap Fire and Rescue, where he works as a paramedic, told him of the technique. He quickly learned that CrossFit, even without

the barbells or snazzy machines, was hardcore.

“At first I was like ‘what is this aerobic stuff,’ ” he said. “But then I tried it and it kicked the crap out of me.”

Lewis may not have been the first at SKFR to get his butt kicked by CrossFit. Created in the 1970s, the workout has gained popularity in recent years among military, fire-men and police officers. Like Lewis, many in fields of service found the strenuous exercise with rudimen-tary objects ftting.

“Sometimes I have to pull a hose out of the back of a rig and the movement reminds me exactly of what I do here,” Lewis said.

He was so taken with the exer-cises, he decided to start a gym. Renting out a small place on Bay Street east of Bethel Avenue, he began training, mostly for other workers at SKFR, whenever he had time. Soon though, spouses and interested members of the commu-nity were calling Lewis to see if they could check out his sessions.

“All sorts of people like it, not only firefighters,” he said.

CrossFit workouts revolve around a nationally published Workout of the Day, or WOD. Ranging from running a 10k to lifting a heavy truck tire end-over-end, he said the variety in the WOD contributes to

the success of the program. “Everyday it’s different,” he said. After a couple years, Lewis moved

to a larger location further west on Bay Street. He now offers more regularly scheduled classes, with as many as six other trainers helping instruct.

Westsound trainer Robert Jones, who has trained with Lewis since 2007, said part of CrossFit’s allure is the competition aspect. Every hour-long workout ends with a run and some squats, and the time it takes to complete the session is marked down on a big whiteboard in front of the gym.

The times put up on the white-board make the workout partic-ipants feel like everyone is in it together, he said, as well as adding a little competition.

“You see your time on the board and it’s motivation,” he said. “It makes it kind of like a club.”

Lewis said classes are filling up quick. At $15 dollars a session or $125 unlimited monthly access, classes are cheaper than area gyms, he said. Though he hopes to contin-ue to expand, he wants to be able to continue to provide 1-on-1 training for new clients.

When asked why he thinks CrossFit has enjoyed success so far in its limited time in Port Orchard, Lewis said it’s because people who

begin the training immediately recognize an improvement in their everyday quality of life. Flexibility, strength, dexterity; it’s all related to strength and movement, he said.

“It’s anything,” he said. “CrossFit helps with everything from sitting

up on the toilet to moving around your house. It’s all movements.”

Those interested in finding out more about training at Westsound CrossFit should visit www.west-soundcrossfit.com.

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Robert Jones uses a length of PVC pipe to warm up for his workout at Westsound CrossFit on Bay Street.

(ARA) - While the winter months bring the joys of snowy days, holi-day feasts and New Year’s resolu-tions, they can also be a challenging time to stay healthy - especially for people living with diabetes. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Lara Hassan notes that maintaining blood sugar levels during the winter months can be done.

“Nearly 26 million Americans are living with diabetes,” says Hassan, a registered dietitian and a CDE on the Sanofi US CDE Help Team. “When setting goals and resolutions for the New Year, it is extremely important to remember that just a few simple decisions can help those living with diabetes better maintain their blood sugar levels.” Below are a few of her helpful tips:

The winter months are notori-ous for their adverse effect on our waistline, predominately due to the abundance of holiday meals and

parties. Hassan’s golden rule: Up your vegetable intake and prepare no more than two starchy dishes when preparing meals. When it comes time to hit the buffet, Hassan says to scan the selection first and then decide what you want. Though drinks like hot cocoa and eggnog may be seasonal favorites, Hassan suggests opting for lower carbohy-drate beverages such as seltzer or diet cola.

Though the tendency during the cold months may be to hunker down in front of the fireplace, it is extremely important to main-tain physical activity. If you can’t make it to the gym or do not want to brave the outdoors for a walk, Hassan suggests finding alternate sources of exercise, such as walk-ing down every aisle at the grocery store or taking an extra lap or two around the mall while shopping. Simple things like walking around

the house while on the phone or stretching during TV commercials can also make a difference.

KEEP ON TRACK WITH TREATMENT

While the temptation to cheat on your diet or routine may be greater during the winter, Hassan reminds her patients that adherence to treat-ment is paramount: “Things like ski trips and long-distance vacations can interfere with your usual habits. Skipping or delaying your treatment can make your blood sugar levels harder to control.” Hassan says that a lot of her patients opt for the once a day insulin Lantus® (insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection), which comes in the Lantus® SoloSTAR®, a disposable pre-filled pen, as part of their over-all diabetes treatment plan which includes a healthy diet, exercise and oral medications. Hassan also notes it’s important to work with a health-care professional - no matter what time of year - to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Prescription Lantus is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and children (6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. It should be taken once a day at the same time each day to lower blood glucose.

Do not use Lantus to treat dia-betic ketoacidosis.

Important Safety Information for Lantus®

Do not take Lantus if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inac-tive ingredients in Lantus.

You must test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus. Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin with-out talking to your healthcare pro-vider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision.

Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious. Lantus must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible. Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others.

The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious. Some people may experience symptoms such as shak-ing, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision. Severe hypoglycemia may be serious and life threatening. It may cause harm to your heart or brain. Other possible side effects may include injection site reactions, including changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions, including itching and rash. In rare cases, some allergic reactions may be life threatening.

Tell your doctor about other medicines and supplements you are taking because they can change the way insulin works. Before starting Lantus, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including if you have liver or kidney problems, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.

Lantus SoloSTAR is a disposable prefilled insulin pen. Please talk to your healthcare provider about proper injection technique and fol-low instructions in the Instruction Leaflet that accompanies the pen.

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(ARA) - We’re reminded time and again of the good health habits we should practice during the winter germ season - wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you’re sick. While you likely know these basics, you might not be aware some of the most common places germs tend to congregate and spread.

Taking proper care to kill germs after you come into contact with these germ hotspots can be one of the keys to staying healthy this season. The tricky part is many of these hotspots are

places you encounter when you’re on the go and aren’t necessarily close to a sink. That’s where keeping a porta-ble hand sanitizer handy like those offered from PURELL (R) can help.

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When you’re pumping gas, have you ever thought about how many other hands have touched the same pump since the last time it was wiped down? A recent study con-firmed that gas pumps are one of the filthiest items we

encounter in everyday life. After you fill your tank, your next move should be to reach for that bottle of hand sani-tizer in your car. And while cashiers typically work hard to keep their counters clean, it’s never a bad idea to wash your hands or use hand sani-tizer after exchanging cash or touching other common areas in the store.

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GROCERY STOREIf you’re a parent, you know that it’s

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AT WORKFrequently touching your desk, phone

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BY ERIN [email protected]

Imagine walking into Anderson Denture and Dental Center with miss-ing or problem teeth, and leaving later that day with a brand new, full smile.

The scenario plays out frequently at the dental office located at 19410 8th Ave. in Poulsbo.

“We see patients who have major problems with their teeth, and even though every attempt is made to help them main-tain their natural teeth, that is often not possible and a denture is necessary,” said Wanda Anderson, office manager and wife of denturist Bruce Anderson.

“Once they receive their new teeth, they look into the mirror and you can practically see them glow.”

Bruce has helped people smile with confidence for over 40 years. Each patient is unique. Bruce designs custom dentures, paying close attention to how a patient smiles, speaks, the shape of the face, etc., and uses a natural complimen-tary color to match the original shade. It’s often impossible to tell denture teeth from natural teeth.

“Bruce is truly an art-ist,” Wanda said.

In an earlier interview, Bruce said the dentures are so realistic that “we have patients whose spouse or family members have no idea they wear dentures.”

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When you walk into Anderson’s Denture and Dental Center, you feel like you are walking into a friend’s house to make a social call.

The classy and comfort-able furniture seems like what you’d find in a liv-ing room, not a waiting room. The homey decor was thoughtfully designed to enhance the atmosphere and to help patients feel comfortable.

“A lot of people’s first experiences with dental offices are not as positive as they should be,” Wanda said. To this day, Wanda

remembers her first trip to the dentist as a child. She was so frightened that she kicked her leg and acci-dentally knocked over the dental supply tray.

“This was definitely not a good experience and generated a longtime fear,”

she said. “Today, things are very different and I’m now comfortable with my den-tal care, but many people have similar fears which we understand.”

Anderson Denture and Dental Center provides a positive experience. Every effort is made to keep the patient as comfortable as possible. “We know that getting major dental work is a big occurrence,” Wanda said. “We feel that concern and realize it’s a big step both psychology and aesthetically.”

Patient care is the No. 1 priority for the staff. They strive to set a welcoming and relaxing tone from the moment you walk in the door.

Dr. Monica Berninghaus helps round out the dental care offered at the cen-ter. She joined the staff one year ago. Before going into private practice, she served in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps for 21 years. As a trained licensed phar-macist as well as a den-tist, and with her exten-sive experience as a dental officer in the Navy, Dr. Berninghaus contributes greatly to the office and offers her patients exem-plary care.

Wanda said this about Monica: “Patients abso-lutely love her. She fits right in with us because she is patient-oriented. Her genuine concern to provide the best dental

care available is evident. She’s part of our dental family now.”

Recent additions to the staff are dental assis-tant Marissa Hurely and lab technician Melinda Jaholet. Hurely is an expe-rienced dental assistant and Jaholet is a licensed dentist from the Philippines, who uses her expertise to assist Bruce in the lab.

EXPERT CAREPatients come from

all over the Olympic Peninsula and as far as Alaska to be seen at the dental center.

Routine care, even for a full set of dentures, is imperative to good health.

“A lot of people think once they get dentures they don’t need care until their dentures need to be replaced,” Wanda said. “That simply is not true. It is just as important for those individuals wearing full dentures to have regu-lar dental checkups as it is for anyone else.”

Every patient is sched-uled for regular cleanings and full-denture patients are seen once or more a year for oral examina-tions.

It’s also critically impor-tant to educate denture patients on how to use their new dental appliance, making the transition as seamless as possible. It is imperative to keep denture teeth, as well as gums and natural teeth, immacu-lately clean by brushing after every meal and at bedtime.

To keep abreast on the latest in dental care, Bruce and Monica are attending clinics later this month to stay on the cutting edge of their field.

And when not seeing patients or crafting den-tures, Bruce helps other professionals by sitting on the executive board as president-elect of the National Denturist Association USA.

Besides being an expert in his field, Bruce devel-ops a wonderful rapport with his patients. The spe-cial mementos and baked goods Bruce receives from

his patients are a testament to the strong relationships he builds. His respect and esteem for his older patients, especially war veterans, is evident and he cherishes the mementos he receives from them.

“I should write a book,” Bruce said. “Many of my older patients are little vignettes out of histo-ry. My daily highlight is when patients share their experiences. They are my heroes.”

But it’s evident from the smiles seen in the dental office that patients have regained their self-confi-dence, making Bruce and Monica, and the entire staff, heroes as well.


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(ARA) - The baby boomer genera-tion makes up an estimated 76 million people - roughly one-fourth of the U.S. population. This means that either you or someone you love is part of this aging group. According to Eye on the Boomer, a recent survey by the Ocular Nutrition Society, almost as many baby boomers say they worry about losing their vision as those that say they worry about hav-ing heart disease or cancer. What’s more, 78 percent of those surveyed ranked vision as the most important of the five senses. Yet, more than half of the survey respondents ages 45-65 said they don’t typically have a recommend-ed annual eye exam, and even fewer are aware of important nutrients that can play a key role in eye health.

Experts recommend that disease pre-vention, including lifestyle modifica-tion, attention to dietary intake and vitamin supplementation must become a greater focus of primary vision care. Studies indicate that proper nutrition

promotes healthy eyes, however many American diets are found to be defi-cient of the critical nutrients that help protect eye health.

“If people are at risk for heart disease they typically make lifestyle modifica-tions,” says Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, presi-dent of the Ocular Nutrition Society. “This survey found that people are as concerned about their eyes but do not know the simple steps they can incor-porate into their daily lives to take care of them.”

VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS CAN BE USED FOR YOUR EYES, TOO

While people take a variety of differ-ent supplements to support their health, vitamins specifically formulated to help protect the eyes are often not in the mix - and for many people, they should be. While more than half of those surveyed are taking supplements to protect their joints, bones or heart health only 18

percent say they take supplements to support their eye health.

“As we grow older, the need for cer-tain vitamins and nutrients to support the eye increases - the survey revealed low awareness of these essential nutri-ents,” says Anshel of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein and zeaxan-thin. He adds that there is a “need for greater education on the lifestyle modi-fications that baby boomers can incor-porate into their daily lives, including proper nutrition, to help safeguard eye health as they age.”

To help protect eye health as they age, Anshel recommends people aged 45-65 take the following steps:

and wear sunglasses with UV pro-tection

an eye doctor-

ents, such as tuna or salmon for omega-3s and spinach, kale and broccoli containing lutein and zeaxanthin

diet consider a vitamin supple-ment specifically-formulated for eye health

To learn more about the Eye on the Boomer survey as well as eye health, please visit ocularnutritionsociety.org.


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(ARA) - We’re told that drinking water is good for our health. But do we really know why? To get the new year off to a healthy start, here are four reasons why staying hydrated can help you reach your health and lifestyle goals.

GOOD HYDRATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS GOOD NUTRITION

Did you know that about

30 percent of your water intake comes from food?

intake, so remember to drink plenty of water when you are trying to lose weight.

Fitness experts have long known the benefits of water and strongly encourage their clients to drink up. “I rec-ommend my clients always carry water with them,” says “The Biggest Loser” trainer Dolvett Quince. “It keeps you hydrated and helps flush your

body of excess waste.”

STAY HYDRATED AND FEEL ALERT

According to Nutrition Today, dehydration impairs cognitive function and mood in most adults at some point throughout their weekly activities. If your goal this year is to tackle those linger-ing chores around the house, drinking more water can help you feel more energized.

SWAP OUT SUGARSubstituting water for soft

drinks is a simple way to cut back on your calories. There are approximately 10 pack-ets of sugar in a 12-ounce can of soda - drinking water instead of sugary drinks could reduce your caloric intake and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Refresh your New Year’s resolution by drinking more water

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Dr. Kurt Adams has changed locations for his chiropractic business three times — he start-ed next to the Silverdale Azteca restaurant and now is on Anderson Hill Road — all along he has enjoyed the teaching aspect of his job

“I enjoy teaching people about the benefits of chi-ropractic care,” Adams said. “I enjoy teaching people that chiropractic care can help back pain but also overall health.”

And, he’s approaching exactly 25 years of it in Silverdale.

Tuesday marked a quarter-century anni-versary for Adams Chiropractic Inc. and Massage.

A majority of Adams’ patients come in because of back pain but other than chiropractic work, his practice does massage

therapy, comprehensive vitamin and supple-ment counseling, digital X-rays, orthotic fittings and customized exercises

for specific problems. An example of help with cus-tomized exercises could be focusing on strength-ening the core muscles for someone with chronic lower back pain, Adams said.

The difference between chiropractic treatment and massage therapy is that massage therapy pri-

marily focuses on muscle health by treating mus-cles and associated soft tissue, Adams said.

Chiropractic treatment improves the body’s joint health by correcting the disfunction or align-ment of the joint, disc or nerve.

But whatever a patient is coming in for, Adams emphasizes that the idea of prevention is impor-tant so that taking care of one’s health doesn’t become a “crisis manage-ment” type routine.

He also stresses that proper nutrition, exer-cise, sleep and a positive attitude are critical to overall body health.

“They are better when they have better overall health,” Adams said.

Adams Chiropractic has two massage thera-pists and three full-time staff. One of those

staff members includes Adams’ wife, Denise, who is a longtime local resident and graduated from Central Kitsap High School.

The Adams’ three sons also graduated from the high school — that’s walking distance from the current chiropractic

site — and their youngest son is in the process of applying to chiropractic college. Adams gradu-ated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1985 and was certified by the National Chiropractic Board the same year.

He was licensed by the state the following year.

Adams said he has been grateful to serve the community for 25 years — especially since he has been able to help gen-erations from the same families.

“I love helping people,” he said. “We treat them like family.”


BY DR. MEGAN NIGHTINGALE

We would all like to live as long as we can and to be the healthiest we can be in the process. When we think of living a long time, we often think of eating well and exercising as main contributors to a long life. However, there are many aspects of growing older that can either enhance or inhibit our enjoyment of a long life.

In his book “The Blue Zones,” author Dan Buettner and his col-leagues found that throughout the world, people who lived the longest had close communication with family, friends and their community. Staying in daily con-tact with family and friends was very important in almost every blue zone in the world and was found to be a key element of stay-ing healthy and living long and meaningful lives.

Of course, hearing well is essential for communicating with loved ones. Hearing loss, which now affects 11 percent of the U.S. population (about 34 mil-lion people), is a major stumbling block to good communication.

Even the hearing loss that can occur as the result of aging can significantly reduce the qual-ity and quantity of interactions with family, friends and neigh-bors. Untreated hearing loss often results in embarrassing communication mishaps which over time leads the person with a hearing loss to retreat from

social situations. Do you have a friend or family member who often chooses not to participate in group gatherings?

New research from Johns Hopkins University has found that an older person with untreat-ed hearing loss is at higher risk for developing depression and short-term memory loss due to

the increased effort and frus-tration in communication. This can also lead to a higher risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia than in the normal-hearing older pop-ulation.

Just as new research finds links to serious conditions and untreat-ed hearing loss, new research in hearing help has led to incredible

new hearing instruments that increase the ability to hear well even in noise.

In busy, industrialized coun-tries such as ours, we often com-municate in the midst of other noise. People with good hear-ing sensitivity can have problems hearing well in noise, but when one has even a mild hearing loss, communicating in noise can be next to impossible. New hear-ing instruments now allow even the seriously hearing impaired to hear speech through background noise. Individual results can vary, however, depending on the type and severity of hearing loss.

The satisfaction rate with new hearing devices has risen to over 80 percent, thanks in part to new developments in technology to help people hear through noise. Now more than ever it is possible to reconnect with home, family and community through better hearing!

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Chiropractor marks 25 years in Silverdale

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(ARA) - Snacks - they can either be your worst dieting enemy or your new weight-loss best friend. The dif-ference is all in the choices you make. This year, make it your resolution to learn how to snack smarter. To help, here are some tips to develop a healthier relation-ship with snacking.

PORTION CONTROLHand someone a bag of

chips and ask them to eat just 100 calories. Sounds impossible, right? Well for most people, it is. Not only is it hard to calculate quick-ly, our willpower alone will fail us. Soon a few chips become half the bag and the guilt sets in.

Don’t even give yourself the opportunity to overeat and instead think portion control. Replace full size snack bags with 100-calorie snack packs. They are the perfect way to know you’re only eating 100 calories and resist the urge to eat more. Snyder’s of Hanover

offers a variety of 100-cal-orie Pretzel snack packs. Available in mini, snap or pretzel sticks, they’re sold in the snack aisle of local gro-cery store. They are quick and easy and perfect for kids or adults. Plus the best part is, once the snack pack is gone, you’re done.

SMART SNACKSMaking smart snack

choices doesn’t mean you have to give up flavor or your favorite foods. There are a number of products that are low in fat, and can help satisfy your cravings. Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Raisins - One ounce equals 85 calories. You could even cover them with chocolate. Chocolate can be healthy when consumed in small portions.

2. Graham crackers - Eight small rectangles is equal to 100 calories.

3. Celery with peanut butter - Five pieces of celery with 1 tablespoon peanut

butter is equal to 100 calo-ries. This is a very satisfying snack packed with protein and is also gluten-free.

4. Dried fruits and nuts - A small amount of dried fruits with a small amount of nuts is a snack kids love to eat.

5. Pretzels - One ounce equals 100 calories. You can even include cheese with your pretzels for something different with added pro-tein.

6. Unsweetened apple-sauce - One cup is equiva-lent to 100 calories, and is a great snack idea for younger children.

7. Air-popped popcorn - Three cups or 1 ounce equals 95 calories. Popcorn is also gluten-free.

8. Fruit - All types of fruit are full of valuable nutrients and they also contain no gluten.

9. Baked corn tortillas with dip - Corn tortillas are a great alternative to potato chips. You can eat them with salsa and/or guacamole for

a healthy treat. 10. Rice cakes - Rice

cakes by themselves aren’t really nutritious, but they are gluten-free. Try topping them with cottage cheese and fruit, peanut butter with banana slices, or cheese and tomatoes for a more nutri-tious snack.

11. Fat-free sugar-free pudding - One serving contains approximately 80 calories. Another treat kids really enjoy.

12. Lettuce wraps - Fill a big lettuce leaf with tuna, hummus and your favorite vegetables and roll it up. You could even use a ham slice with hummus and veg-etables for a change in vari-ety. This is also a gluten-free snack.

MAKE IT SIMPLE Put healthy snacks out so

they’re easy to grab. Take a bowl and make sure it’s filled with fresh fruit. For cold snacks create a healthy snack drawer in your refrig-erator. Stock it full of baby carrots cut up veggies and low fat dip or puddings. To give your kids incentive to make healthier choices, give them permission to take any snack from these loca-tions without asking.

READ UPWhen you’re in the store,

read the label and look for low fat, whole grain or organic options when pos-sible. You’d be surprised to see a lot of snacks you might have overlooked before. Even pretzels, like Snyder’s of Hanover Organic Whole Wheat Pretzel Nibblers, are made with whole grains and are low in fat.

SET SMALL GOALSCreating a healthy life-

style doesn’t just happen

overnight but the process shouldn’t be overwhelming either. Setting small goals, like snacking on vegetables for a week, can develop into long term eating habits. And it’s best to set goals that are obtainable so you see your success early on and you’re motivated to continue.

Healthy snacking is all about making the right choices. This coming year, it’s up to you to make the right decisions, hopefully these tips will help motivate you to a more wholesome and healthier 2012.


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FLAVOR MATTERSWhen water tastes better, you drink more

of it. Reusable bottles with built-in filters like the Brita Bottle filtration system makes tap water taste better and allows you to conve-niently hydrate on the go.

Looking for inspiration on your journey toward better hydration? Try joining a pro-gram like the Brita Challenge, which encour-ages you to drink eight to 10 glasses of water per day, including one before each meal, for four weeks. Participants can also access interactive tools, tips and tricks for drinking more water from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” trainers.

“My experience with the Brita Challenge has been amazing,” says “The Biggest Loser” Season 5 Contestant Bernie Salazar. “By drinking more water, I’ve been able to curb my appetite, help clear up my complexion and I feel more balanced inside and out.”

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