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letter from the owner

Welcome to the January 2011 Issue of Healthy Cells of the PineBelt!

It is my greatest wish for each of you to have a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year. This past year was very exciting and special for me both personally and professionally. On De-cember 31, 2010, I married the most wonderful, kind and gentle man. He is a very precious gift and I know God has richly blessed my life with Larry as my husband. Healthy Cells of the Pine Belt continues to grow in advertisers and distribution locations. Readers tell me how much they enjoy the vari-ety of information found in the articles, and how it has offered them health care options when making health-related decisions for themselves or their families. I am truly grateful to all my advertisers who have supported Healthy Cells through ad-vertisng. I know there are lots of advertising options competing for businesses marketing funds and I am very thankful they see the value and benefit of being a part of this local health-related publication. I would ask that you fre-quent these advertisers and let them know how grateful you are that they are willing to adver-

tise in Healthy Cells and therefor allow me to provide this publication FREE to you! This year I will add your stories to the mag-azine. Each month there will be an article writ-ten by one of our readers depicting a story on health —physical, emotional, or nutritional. It might be your aunt writing about overcom-ing a devastating illness, or your friend, who was able to walk by faith when the path disap-peared, or maybe your story is just the story that needs to be told to encourage another facing a similar situation. As a business owner, and an active member of this community, I am always available to dis-cuss concerns or topics you would like to see in future issues. It is my passion and goal for Healthy Cells of the Pine Belt to be a reliable, trustworthy resource for you on issues concern-ing physical, emotional and nutritional health.

Happy New Year and Happy Reading,

Carolyn Jones-PrimeauxOwner/Editor, Healthy Cells of the Pine Belt

Dear Readers,

We want to hear from you!Do you have a health-related story you would like to share with Healthy Cells readers?Maybe:• you are recovering from an illness and could be an encouragment to others?• your faith has carried you when all else seemed to fail? • you’ve made lifestyle changes that have had positive consequences?• you know someone who has spent their life in the service of helping others?

Submit your story to [email protected]. If your story is selected, we will contact you for additional details.

This Month’s Feature Story:

A Journey of a Thousand Miles …page 16

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Letter from the Owner:Dear Readers

Physical: It’s Time I Obtain the Assistance I Need with My Hearing Loss!

Emotional: “The 40-70 Rule”

Nutritional:Maximize Your Health

Pain Management: Living Your Life with Arthritis

Advertiser’s Spotlight: Have you Been to Eden Lately?

Body Health: Aquatic Exercise Therapy

A Change For Yourself:Moving In 2011!

The Back Coach:Let Your Personal Wellness Vision Lead the Way to a Healthy 2011

Maintain Your Body:Starting A Weight Loss Program?

Personal Health:How to Develop More Consistency Between Your Talk and Your Actions

The Right Dose:DHEA… Uses and Benefits

Grief Recovery:“I’m Fine… And Other Lies

Proper Hydration:The Water Habit

Balance:Emotional and Psychological Health in the New Year

January

Healthy Cells Magazine is intended to heighten awareness of health and fitness information and does not sug-gest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for medical attention. See your healthcare pro-fessional for medical advice and treatment. The opinions, statements, and claims expressed by the columnists, advertisers, and contributors to Healthy Cells Magazine are not necessarily those of the editors or publisher.

Healthy Cells Magazine is available FREE in high traffic locations, including major grocery stores throughout the Pine Belt as well as hospitals, physicians’ offices, pharmacies, and health clubs. Healthy Cells Magazine is published monthly. Healthy Cells Magazine welcomes contributions pertaining to healthier living in the Pine Belt of Mississippi. Limelight Communications, Inc. assumes no responsibility for their publication or return. Solicitations for articles shall pertain to physical, emotional, and nutritional health only. Mission: The objective of Healthy Cells Magazine is to promote a stronger health-conscious community by means of offering education and support through the cooperative efforts among esteemed health and fitness professionals in the Pine Belt.

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For information about this publication, contact Carolyn Jones-PrimeauxBlue Moon Marketing at 601-467-3487 or [email protected]

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I wish to thank all the advertisers for their gracious support of Healthy Cells Magazine in our mission to bring positive health related information to our readers. With their generous support we are able to provide this publication FREE to you. —Carolyn Jones-Primeaux


physical

It’s Time I Obtain the Assistance I Need with My Hearing Loss!

By Dr. W. Michael Hunt, Ph.D., A.C.A., AAS

If you have, or when you have your hearing professionally evalu-ated and you have been told that you could benefit from the use of hearing instruments. You have two choices: Denial or Acceptance. It is normal for most people to go through a period of denial. I certainly did. However, most people wait five to seven years before addressing their hearing loss. Such a typical thought process may be:• “I hear fine, it’s just that my wife mumbles; people speak too fast

and they don’t speak clearly anymore.”• “It’s the noisy places that give me the most trouble hearing…I’ll

just avoid those places and I’ll be OK.”• “My hearing will heal in time.”

Henry Ford said, “ More people spend more time and energy going around their problems than trying to solve them.”

Trying to hide or compensate for your hearing loss can be much more obvious than wearing any pair of hearing instruments. Your associates, clients, friends, and loved ones already know you have it. You can push the fact out of your mind, but you are only fooling yourself. You can decide to try and conceal your problem, but the symptoms have already given your secret away.

Examples:• Answering the wrong questions.• Confusing similar words like “bathroom” and “vacuum”, “dime”

and “time”, “peach” and “teach.”• Turning up the TV too loud for normal listeners.• Lack of participation in family events, movies, and business and/

or social gatherings.

The first step to overcoming your hearing problem is admitting to yourself and your nearest loved one(s)…• That you have an irreversible hearing loss.• That your hearing problem is affecting the quality of your life and

the lives of your family.• That medication will not “open up” your ears. “Positive anything is better than negative nothing.” – Elbert Hubbard

The fundamental requirement to overcome your hearing prob-lem is your deep, driving desire to learn and a vigorous determina-tion to increase your ability to hear. The six characteristics which are present in all persons who complete the transition to hearing instruments are:• Positive attitude• Willingness to learn• Relentless commitment• Time spent practicing the use of hearing instruments.• Patience while your brain and auditory pathway acclimates to

ambient sounds and noises. To achieve better hearing you must work at it daily. The ability

to “hear again” has to be relearned – not just purchased. The most successful hearing instrument users will gladly tell you that their ef-fort to learn, with their time spent practicing was the price they paid for better hearing.

Thomas Jones said, “The ability to hear again can be relearned, not purchased.”

The decision to have a good attitude about going through the process to improve your hearing MUST BE YOURS, not that of your spouse, son or daughter. As a hearing professional, even though I wear hearing instruments, I cannot make this decision for you; it is your choice and yours alone. As you embark on the process of better hearing, a cheerful attitude will not only affect your success, but will be an encouragement to everyone you know.

Abe Lincoln once remarked that “most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

The most effective remedy for hearing loss is personal educa-tion. You need to learn all you can about your particular loss. To begin with, you will need to know:• What is the type of hearing loss I have?• What is the degree of loss in my right and left ears?• What percentage of understanding do I have, both in quiet and

noisy environments?• How has my brain and auditory pathway been affected?• What can I do to improve my hearing?• Can hearing instruments help me to hear and understand better?

“Personally, I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like to be taught.”—Winston Churchill.

We can give you the answers you seek concerning your hear-ing loss. Call for your complimentary confidential consultation. Bring your spouse or significant other and we will spend an hour or so discussing, evaluating, and truly determining if you have a loss and if so what can we do to rehabilitate that loss. I wear hearing instru-ments and have for half of my life. I understand “the good, the bad, and the ugly” about hearing loss. I can help you – want to help you – won’t you let me help you?

“Without proper rehabilitation your hearing and understanding will only get worse. The longer you wait, the harder it is to cor-rect and the more expensive it becomes. The old adage, “use it or lose it,” is absolutely the truth when it applies to hearing and

understanding loss.” —Dr. W. Michael Hunt

Dr. Hunt is the Owner/Director of Hearing Solutions of South Mississippi, LLC. For more information on this article and your hear-ing problems contact him at 601-450-0066.

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emotional

“The 40-70 Rule”Get Seniors and Their Families Talking

Submitted By Anna Edenfield

Your dad’s neighbor just called to tell you that your 79-year-old father sideswiped his parked vehicle and nearly hit a child standing nearby. Was it an isolated slip-up or the sign

that it’s time for your dad to think about giving up his car keys? More importantly, how do you begin the discussion about such a potentially volatile subject? Sensitive issues like this prompted the development of a public education campaign called the “40-70 Rule.” This cam-paign will help adult children begin to address difficult issues with their parents such as driving, finances, independence and even romance. “The ‘40-70 Rule’ means that if you are 40, or your parents are 70, it’s time to start the conversation about some of these difficult topics. The campaign is based on research, which revealed that nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have a major communica-tion obstacle with their parents that stems from continuation of the parent-child role.* In other words, it can be difficult to get the conversation going because the child is still in a child rather than

adult role with their aging loved one. “Because of this obstacle, adult children may wait until an emer-gency or crisis happens before talking to parents. The goal with the ‘40-70’ campaign is to provide practical ways for adult children to talk to their parents now. There has been lack of communication which can lead to misuse of medications, self-neglect and accidents.” At the center of the “40-70 Rule” campaign is a guide of conversation starters for sensitive senior-care subjects, which is available as a free publication. The guide was compiled with the assistance of Jake Harwood, Ph.D., national author and commu-nication professor from the University of Arizona who is the former director of that school’s Graduate Program in Gerontology. Starting conversations early is particularly important for end-of-life issues such as power of attorney and wills, said Harwood, author of “Understanding Communication and Aging,” (2007, Sage Publications). Other topics may need to be addressed as well, he said. “On the earlier driving instance, you could say, “Hey Dad, Fred from next door called to tell me about your accident. What


happened?’” Harwood said. Then take the opportunity to drive with your parent. Even a short drive would help you gauge your dad’s skills and deficits. Such conversations should be broached with care, Harwood added. “It’s crucial to begin these conversations assuming ‘if’ rather than ‘when.’ Many older adults continue to drive safely as they age. So personal circumstances should determine how much discussion needs to occur,” he said. In general, the survey found that Boomers have the most dif-ficulty talking with their parents about independence issues, such as continuing to live in their own home, and that their parent’s desire to remain independent makes it challenging to address such sensitive issues as health (28 percent) and money (21 percent). The fact that many of these families are still in a parent-child rather than a peer-to-peer role makes the conversations even more difficult. “It takes two to tango,” Harwood explains. “If an adult child always turns first to the parent in times of trouble, regularly needs money from the parent, or calls the parent every time there’s a crisis in the child’s romantic life, then they can expect the parent to continue acting out the parenting role. “On the other hand, if the child becomes truly independent and stops acting out these behaviors, then the parent may be more likely to relinquish the parent role,” he said. “So adult chil-dren should be aware of the sorts of behaviors they are engaging in, which may cause their parents to act ‘parentally.’” Physical space and place also influence communication, Har-wood said. “A family reunion on a major holiday may well trigger a lot of memories and associations of childhood for all involved, not just the parents.

“It may be helpful for the children to mix things up a little if the parental behaviors are a problem,” Harwood said. “This might be achieved by taking a more active role in cooking the dinner or tak-ing the parent out to the mall to buy them a gift just to change the dynamic and the setting in a positive way,” he said. The bottom line is to keep talking, because the parent-child conversation can be so important in helping seniors adapt to changing life circumstances, said Harwood . Good communication also is vital to helping families know when it’s time to seek additional resources. “Oftentimes both adult children and their loved ones can benefit from outside help, such as a professional caregiver.” “But the only way that will hap-pen is if they can talk about it.”

For interviews with local seniors and their adult children, and copies of the free “40-70 Rule” guide, contact Anna Edenfield at Home Instead Senior Care, 601-261-2114. For more information about Home Instead Senior Care’s survey, including the results of the research and an executive summary, log on to www.4070talk.com. For more information about aging issues, contact Jake Harwood at [email protected]. To order his book, “Under-standing Communication and Aging,” visit www.amazon.com.

*Survey Methodology: 1,000 telephone interviews were completed in the U.S. (sampling error of +/-3.1 percent at a 95 percent confidence level) and 500 interviews were completed in Canada, excluding Quebec (sampling error of +/-4.4 percent at a 95 percent confidence level). Data analy-sis was performed by the Boomer Project of Richmond, Virginia: www.boomerproject.com.


nutritional


Good nutrition begins at the cellular level. Our body is made up of over 100 trillion cells. Cells form tissues. Tissues form organs. Organs form body systems.

The systems working together make up a human being. Healthy cells equals a healthy you.

The goals of excellent cellular nutrition are these: • to nourish your cells with the best nutrients available, • to support your immune system by keeping at bay the

damaging effects of stress, pollution, and toxins.• to maximize energy production for increased vitality and

optimal health.

Diets are made up of numerous foods in varied propor-tions prepared in many different ways, but ultimately the purpose of foods is to contribute energy to the body to sup-port basic cellular energy needs. The lowest quality foods are called junk foods, since they are high in energy density but low in nutrient density (e.g. French fries). It has been said that there are no junk foods but simply junk diets. Obviously, if one combines enough junk foods, it results in a junk diet. Today, throughout the world, people are facing undernu-trition of vital nutrients that their cells need for good health. This occurs even in countries where overweight and obe-sity are common. Obesity is most accurately depicted as overnutrition of calories but undernutrition of many essential vitamins, minerals and plant-based nutrients. The increased incidence of obesity in recent years has been associated with an increased incidence of heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer in comparison with popu-lations eating a dietary pattern consisting of less meat and more fruits, vegetables, cereals and whole grains. In the past 100 years, the human diet has changed dras-tically in ways that do not fit well with our genes. Our cells are adapted to a low-calorie environment, rich in bioactive substances from colorful fruits and vegetables, and high in dietary fiber and healthy plant-based proteins. Our genes can-not change rapidly enough to enable us to adjust in just the past few hundred years to a diet missing key cellular nutrients. For example, humans and fruit-eating bats have given up the cellular machinery to make vitamin C, since both our diets and those of fruit-eating bats were originally rich in vita-min C from plant foods. Unfortunately many individuals in the U.S. don’t eat a single piece of fruit all day and so do not get enough vitamin C for optimum health. They often can get the tiny amount (20 milligrams) needed to prevent scurvy from fortified foods, but not enough to get the antioxidant benefits of this essential vitamin.

The key element in reaching a successful body composition is not simply eating less but eating more of the right foods. Significant scientific evidence supports a high protein/low fat diet including meal replacements. Meal replacements work by structuring the diet so that a healthy shake is providing better control of hunger and more protein to support the lean body mass than the foods normally eaten at meal time. However, these meal replacements should be used with at least one healthy meal per day to include seven servings of colorful fruits and vegetables per day. These fruits and vegetables provide key plant nutrients to support the following vital organs: brain, skin, colon, heart, eyes, liver, prostate (for men), and breast (for women). They are usefully grouped by their cor-responding color.

Orange-Yellow Oranges, tangerines, peaches, papayas, nectarines

Orange Carrots, mangos, apricots, acorn squash, canta-loupes, pumpkin, winter squash, sweet potatoes

Red-Purple Red grapes, fresh or dried plums, cranberries, rasp-berries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries

Red Tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon

Yellow-Green Spinach, avocado, honeydew melon, collard greens, mustard greens, yellow corn, green peas

Green Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cab-bage, bok choy

White-Green Garlic, chives, onions, celery, leeks, asparagus

While it was generally taught in medical schools years ago that you got all you need from the so-called four basic food groups, this is not true. Most Americans are not getting what they need from the diet, and nutritional supplements are a useful prevention strategy for the general population. Of course, nutritional supplements work best when used together with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Nutritional supplements help you obtain vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other nutrients frequently missing from modern diets. Supplementation including multivitamin supplements, pro-tein supplements, individual mineral and vitamin supplements provided alone or in combination as well as botanicals, amino acids, and other supplements are being used by millions of consumers around the world.

Rita Gardner is an Herbalife Independent Distributor and may be reached at 601-297-5463.

Sources: Herbalife International, Inc. David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, Herb-alife Scientific and Medical Advisory Boards.

Maximize Your Health

Submitted by Rita Gardner, Herbalife Independent Distributor


pain management

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling,

stiffness, and limited move-ment. There are over 100 differ-ent types of arthritis. If you have arthritis, you may experience:• Joint pain • Joint swelling • Reduced ability to move the

joint • Redness of the skin around

a joint • Stiffness, especially in the morning • Warmth around a joint

Treatment and Care Treatment of arthritis de-pends on the particular cause, which joints are affected, sever-ity, and how the condition af-fects your daily activities. Your age and occupation will also be taken into consideration when your doctor works with you to create a treatment plan. If possible, treatment will focus on eliminating the un-derlying cause of the arthritis. However, the cause is NOT necessarily curable, as with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment, therefore, aims at reducing your pain and discomfort and preventing fur-ther disability. It is possible to greatly im-prove your symptoms from os-teoarthritis and other long-term types of arthritis without medi-cations. In fact, making lifestyle changes without medications is preferable for osteoarthritis and other forms of joint inflam-mation. If needed, medications should be discussed with your doctor and used in addition to lifestyle changes. Exercise for arthritis is neces-sary to maintain healthy joints, relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve muscle and bone strength. Your exercise pro-

gram should be tailored to you as an individual. Work with a physical thera-pist to design an individualized program, which should include:• Low-impact aerobic activity (also called endurance exercise) • Range of motion exercises for flexibility • Strength training for muscle tone

A physical therapist can apply heat and cold treatments as needed and fit you for splints or orthotic (straightening) devices to support and align joints. This may be particularly necessary for rheumatoid arthritis. Your physical therapist may also consider water therapy, ice massage, or transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS). Rest is just as important as exercise. Sleeping 8 to 10 hours per night and taking naps during the day can help you recover from a flare-up more quickly and may even help prevent exacerbations. You should also:• Avoid holding one position for too long. • Avoid positions or movements that place extra stress on your affected

joints. • Modify your home to make activities easier. For example, have grab

bars in the shower, the tub, and near the toilet. • Reduce stress, which can aggravate your symptoms. Try meditation

or guided imagery. And talk to your physical therapist about yoga or tai chi.

Living Your Life The degree to which rheumatoid arthritis affects your daily activities depends in part on how well you cope with the disease. Talk to your doctor or nurse about strategies for coping. With time you’ll find what strategies work best for you. In the meantime, try to: • Take control. With your doctor, make a plan for managing your ar-

thritis. This will help you feel in charge of your disease. Studies show that people who take control of their treatment and actively manage their arthritis experience less pain and make fewer visits to the doctor.

• Know your limits. Rest when you’re tired. Rheumatoid arthritis can make you prone to fatigue and muscle weakness. A rest or short nap that doesn’t interfere with nighttime sleep may help.

• Connect with others. Keep your family aware of how you’re feeling. They may be worried about you but might not feel comfortable ask-ing about your pain. Find a family member or friend you can talk to when you’re feeling especially overwhelmed. Also connect with other people who have rheumatoid arthritis — whether through a support group in your community or online.

• Take time for yourself. It’s easy to get busy and not take time for yourself. Find time for what you like, whether it’s time to write in a journal, go for a walk or listen to music. Use this time to relieve stress and reflect on your feelings.

With your doctor, make a plan for managing your arthritis. This will help you feel in charge of your disease. Studies show that people who take control of their treatment and actively manage their arthritis experience less pain and make fewer visits to the doctor.

For more information on equipment that may help you or a loved one, call Hattiesburg Medical Supply at 601-296-6000. We are located on South 28th Avenue behind Winn-Dixe.

Living Your Life with ArthritisSubmitted by Hattiesburg Medical Supply


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advertiser’s spotlight

Have you Been to Lately?By Carolyn Jones-Primeaux

Eden Medispa and Laser Center is located on the second floor of the Wesley Medical Plaza building on Wesley Campus. It is easily accessed by the elevator. The first thing you notice when

the elevator doors open is more of a sensation....an ahhhh sensation. From the moment you step off the elevator all your senses are engaged as you enter into the tranquil world of Eden. The soft sounds of water bubbling in the fountain close your mind to all distractions and draws you into the spa where the surroundings of comfy, plush furnishings, soft lighting and fragrant aromas captivate your senses and you begin the “Spa Experience.” Medispa is still a misunderstood term that has been developing since mid 2000’s. Loosely defined as a cross between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the supervision of medical doctor. Services performed at a medspa can also be performed at a day spa, such as waxing, massages and facials. But many services performed in medispa, cannot be provided at day spas, such as medical grade

microdermabrasions, Botox and Juvederm injections and Smart Lipo and Vaser Lipo procedures. The difference is in the experience, training and supervision provided by the medical doctor, in Eden’s case, by Dr. Wesley Girod. Medical grade products and cosmetics that work on a deeper cellular level are also available. The staff at Eden Medispa and Laser Center are keenly aware of how important your spa experience is to you. They work very hard and are passionate about creating a relaxing environment that is both aesthetically appealing and physically rewarding. Whether you are there to indulge in one of the many spa services such as massage therapy, facials or waxing, or are seeking a medical consultation for Smart Lipo body sculpting or laser skin resurfacing, you are certain to be given undivided attention and expert knowledge from a staff of professionals

that are fully supervised by Dr. Wesley Girod, who is also see patients at Southern Surgery and Urology Center located in Hattiesburg, MS. Since opening in 2006, Eden has been growing and shaping itself into a premeire destination for women and men who once found it nec-essary to travel to larger communities for such services as Smart Lipo, Vaser Lipo and Vein Therapy. “We want to provide the same services found in larger markets like Atlanta and New Orleans, yet still provide our clients with a more home-town type of service” says Melanie Girod, who is married to Dr. Wesley, and handles the day-to-day operations at Eden Medispa and Laser Center. It has been said that if you love what you do you will never work a day in your life, and this is evidenced by how Eden operates their business. “We are building our business on building relationships with our clients,” says Melanie. The first time a person comes to Eden, they are a client —the following times, they are a friend. We hang our hat on our service; we know we are in a discriminating service business, and superior service is the defining factor in how we acquire and maintain our client/friends. Some typical services performed at Eden Medispa and Laser Center include: Laser Hair Removal, Smart Lipo and Vaser Lipo, Skin Resurfacing, Injectable face fillers like Botox and Juvederm, as well as massage therapy, nail care and make-up application. Eden Medispa most recently added a new treatment process called Vein Gogh. It gets rid of unsightly facial and veins on legs, you see im-mediate results, and you generally only need to have one treatment. It uses a fine needle with a high voltage and frequency to coagulate the blood and collapses the blood vessel. The heat goes into the vein and does not damage the skin. The Vein Gogh is just another way that Eden provides services that make anti-aging procedures easy and affordable. The mood is set by the staff at Eden Medispa and Laser Center. Sharold’s warm, inviting smile greets you as you arrive at the front desk and Donna’s southern style and charm oozes on you like warm butter as she escorts you back to one of the relaxation rooms. Soft lights and

Alex Prins and Rico Woods

Dr. Wesley and Melanie Girod


advertiser’s spotlight

sounds begin to envelop you and melt the stresses of the day as you wait for your consultation or service to begin. Eden is fortunate to have several massage therapists, estheticians, and nail technicians on staff, each offering a unique blend of services designed to provide superior service and results to every client. “We are a very tight group, all with the same passion for providing the greatest experience and results to everyone who comes through the door.” Alex Prins has been with Eden since graduating from esthetician school and has certainly been busy training and advancing his knowl-edge in skin care. He is a medical licensed esthetician and a Physician Care Alliance professional. He has traveled and trained extensively and recently became a member of the skin cancer foundation. “I am pas-sionate about providing our clients with advanced techniques, proce-dures and products that fight anti-aging and reverse the signs of sun damage, which is a contributing factor in skin cancer.” Rico Woods and Kaitlyn Richards are both licensed massage ther-apists that each are trained in all forms of massage, but are developing a following in particular areas. In December Eden Medispa and Laser Center hosted a Holiday Open House and partnered with Fine Wine and Liquor in offering a Wine and Cheese pairing. At the Open House, guests were given facil-ity tours, enjoyed wine and cheese in various rooms throughout the facility, and were even given special gifts and door prizes. They were also able to visit with Dr. Wesley and Melanie Girod, and all the Eden Medispa and Laser Staff. The Open House was our way to help cel-ebrate the Holiday Season with our existing clients and to invite others to come and learn about the medispa environment in a relaxed and festive way. We are very happy to be in the Hattiesburg area. “We invite everyone to stop by and take a tour of our facility,” says Melanie.

We provide a full line of services from anti-aging to stress relief in a fun atmosphere that helps you step away from the chaos and relax, renew, and reenergize, and let’s face it, who wouldn’t like a bit more of that?”

Eden Medispa and Laser is located at 39 Franklin Rd # 200, Hat-tiesburg, MS 39402 and can be reached at 601-268-SKIN (7546) or at www.edenms.com.

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Aquatic therapy or pool therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions including arthritis

and pain relief. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance.

One benefit of aquatic therapy is the buoyancy provided by the water. While submerged in water, buoyancy assists in supporting the weight of the patient. This decreases the amount of weight bearing which reduces the force of stress placed on the joints. This aspect of aquatic therapy is especially useful for patients with arthritis, healing

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fractured bones, or who are overweight. By decreasing the amount of joint stress it is easier and less painful to perform exercises. The viscosity of water provides an excellent source of resistance that can be easily incorporated into an aquatic therapy exercise pro-gram. This resistance allows for muscle strengthening without the need of weights. Using resistance coupled with the water’s buoyancy allows a person to strengthen muscle groups with decreased joint stress that can not be experienced on land. Aquatic therapy also utilizes hydrostatic pressure to decrease swell-ing and improve joint position awareness. The hydrostatic pressure pro-duces forces perpendicular to the body’s surface. This pressure provides joint positional awareness to the patient. As a result, patient propriocep-tion is improved. This is important for patients who have experienced joint sprains, as when ligaments are torn, our proprioception becomes decreased. The hydrostatic pressure also assists in decreasing joint and soft tissue swelling that results after injury or with arthritic disorders. Lastly, the warmth of the water experience during aquatic therapy assists in relaxing muscles and vasodilates vessels, increasing blood flow to injured areas. Patients with muscle spasms, back pain, and fi-bromyalgia find this aspect of aquatic therapy especially therapeutic. It is important to know however, that aquatic therapy is not for everyone. People with cardiac disease should not participate in aquatic therapy. Those who have fevers, infections, or bowel/bladder inconti-nence are also not candidates for aquatic therapy. Always discuss this with your physician before beginning an aquatic therapy program.

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In 2010 Healthy Cells of the Pine Belt covered a lot of territory. We provided inspiring stories about people who were willing to accept the challenge of taking con-

trol of their own health and made positive life changes that has improved their health and quality of life. We read the trials and success stories of one woman who lost over 100 pounds through a change in attitude, diet and with the support and encouragement of others. Under the guidance and direction of a collaboration between the city of Hattiesburg and the University of Mississippi, we read about a group of people who were educated and inspired to change their eating and exer-cise habits and formed new relationships in the process. And we saw a group of people just like us, you and me, average Joe’s and Joanna’s who took the challenge, got up off the couch and succeeded in completing a half or full marathon, all through teamwork and commraderie. We learned about gluten intolerance, hormone re-placement therapies, IV nutritional therapy and a wealth of weight management options that are available to meet almost everyone’s budgets and needs. These are

just a few of the many articles, ideas and information that was exchanged over the past year. What do these and all the other information have in common? Help for us in the form of people helping people...it is a beautiful thing, A proverb says that a burden shared is a burden halved, and while it is true we need to be wise in who we share with and what we share, it is well documented that people who develop and sustain relationships with others are healthier. And this could not be more true than in the area of develping and implementing health and diet changes. Most of us move in and out of people groups all day long. Certainly for many, our chosen occupation creates opportunities to interact with others on a daily basis.Then we have our social activities, our children’s activi-ties, our church and civic groups, and the list grows from there. Each of these activities intersecting with other’s lives who are on the same road. So when we talk about moving in 2011 it takes on a broader meaning than just right foot, left foot repeat as necessary. Many of us, start out the new year with great in-tentions and make resolutions that by design should significantly improve our quality of life, only to see the determination and discipline melt just like the

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ice cream cones we eat on the hot summer days in southern Mississippi. So instead of making another list of tasks that create a sense of doom from the heavy load, start where you are. Start with the first step. It has been said that A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, which simply means that no matter what you do or where you go, you must take the first step.

It may look different to all of us:

• For some it might mean turning off the TV and spending some quality time with our family and friends, while for others cancel-ing cable, giving the TV away and finding entirely new forms of entertainment is their path.

• Others first step might involve making a choice to eliminate pro-cessed foods from our diet and replace them with more fruits and vegetables. Others might simply add or include up to eight glasses or more of pure drinking water to their day.

• Financial freedom might be a great step for many of us baby boomers and being debt free is the pathway to that freedom. But in these tough economic times, others may be grateful to just have a little bit of money left at the end of the month instead of having too much month left at the end of the paycheck.

• Rebuilding, repairing or renewing relationships begins with a conversation and many of us might find ourselves hesitate to “be the first”, while others may decide enough is enough and “take the first step.”

• Just maintaining status quo might be the very best for some, while others jump in with both feet and join a new book club, take dance lessons or learn a foreign language.

• And lastly for now, that first step for many of us may just mean slow-ing down, maybe taking less steps, or stepping back, smelling the roses...breathe... breathe again....laugh...laugh harder....forgive....forgive completely....smile...smile often. Maybe we are the first to pick up the phone, write the letter, volunteer some time to serve others, pick up some litter, be grateful, pray... and pray some more.

And when you have done some or all of these things, right foot left foot repeat as necessary. In the coming months we will explore a variety of ways in which we as individuals can move forward, onward, upward; whatever it means to us personally. I am very grateful and proud to provide a local publica-tion that can reach across all sections of people and perhaps be just a small part of positive change. I want to hear from you. Your stories will be intertwined with the writers and authors of the expertly written articles that are designed to inform and educate readers.

So until next month, Happy New Year to all of you readers of Healthy Cells of the Pine Belt. I look forward to growing and knowing more of you in the coming year.

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resolution? Here are 5 tips to help make that resolution stick!

BE SPECIFIC You need to know exactly what you want to accomplish and how you know you have gotten there.

MAKE A REALISTIC PLAN Make a plan that is do-able. Break up a long-term goal into smaller pieces.

GO PUBLIC Tell everyone! You may inspire others and any negativity will serve as excellent motivation.

TEAM UP Think about the 5 people you spend the most time with. If not already, you will likely be like them soon. If that is not the direction you

want to go, see if they want to follow you in another direction, or find good role models to help inspire you to go against the grain.

REWARD YOURSELF Reward small successes with things that will help you reach your long-term goal. If your goal is to lose weight, reward yourself with a massage, a new outfit, or an inspirational book. If your goal is fitness, and you want a program that includes all of these components of goal-reaching success, consider joining Mar-athon Makeover, a wellness program that takes members from the couch to finishing a half or full marathon in 40 weeks. Dr. Beverly Smallwood, psychologist and founder/CEO of The Hope Center in Hattiesburg, joined Marathon Makeover with one goal in mind: to become consistent with exercise. “I accomplished that goal and so much more. I believe that I succeeded because of four factors: specific goals, a do-able plan, team support, and accountability.”

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Moving In 2011!By Jennifer Clark, Marathon Makeover of Hattiesburg


the back coach

How did your New Years Resolutions turn out last year? Do you remember what resolutions you made last January? Were you successful in your endeavors, or did they fall by the wayside as

the year progressed? Many of us begin each new year with optimism, believing sweep-ing changes will predominate in the upcoming year that this year ev-erything will be different. Goals will be reached, weight lost, schedules and promises kept. Yet by March most goals have fallen by the wayside or have been completely forgotten, the energy and optimism a memory. This year, consider a different approach. Before you set your 2011 goals, take the time to first create your own personal wellness vision. When we think through what we wish to accomplish with our goals – what we want the end point and our lives to look like – and the most ef-fective way to achieve that vision, the goals become obvious and you’ve set yourself up for success in the fresh start that each year provides. The following is a step-by-step guide to creating your 2011 wellness vision. Take some time with each step, think each through, and after you’ve completed the process, specify your 3-month and first week’s goals. Take out a pad of paper, find a quiet place where you will not be interrupted, take a few calming breaths, and proceed.

Step 1. Vision. Picture yourself at your optimum level of wellness. This may be include an image from your past, a modified version of how you feel today or you may be completely starting from scratch, having never experienced the level of wellness that you desire. Envision what your life will be like at this optimum level of wellness. How do you feel, move and act? What are your relationships with your co-workers, significant other, family, and children like when you are at this level of wellness? Describe this vision in detail until you feel that it is complete.

Step 2. Elements. While holding this picture in your mind, jot down the specific elements of this image. What are the components that make up your desired wellness vision? Describe them, in detail, until the vision feels complete.

Step 3. Key Element. Next, review what you’ve written, consider which you see as the key elements – the most important parts – of the vision and circle them. Select the components that are most important to you, the parts that you can recall when things get tough, that will help you get through the obstacles that will inevitably present themselves.

Step 4. Current Status. Review your wellness vision, assessing how your current status compares with the vision you’ve presented. On a scale from one to ten, with ten being the full realization of your wellness vision, how would you rate your current level of wellness? Write down a number between 1 and 10 that reflects your current state.

Step 5. Motivations. Now ask yourself what motivates you to achieve your wellness vision. Why is the realization of your wellness vision im-portant to you? How will achieving your wellness vision affect your life? Brainstorm first, then circle your most important motivators.

Step 6. Obstacles. Next, envision any obstacles that may get in the way of achieving your wellness vision. These can be personal or practi-cal, internal or external. Brainstorm and record all possible obstacles you foresee, then circle the obstacles you anticipate to be the most challenging.

Step 7. Strengths. In this step, you get to brag a bit. Reflect on times in your life when you achieved a challenging goal or were successful in a pursuit. What personal strengths did you rely on? These may be strengths that you draw on in your work life, your personal life, or even a project that you completed despite obstacles. If this step is difficult for you, ask yourself how a close friend, family member or co-worker might answer this question about you. What would the people who know you best say are your greatest strengths?

Step 8. Strategies. Finally, review what you’ve written – your wellness vision, key element, current status, motivations, obstacles and strengths – and brainstorm strategies that will help you achieve your wellness vi-sion. Review your list and circle or highlight one or two that you expect to be effective.

As you move forward, when obstacles get in the way or you’ve lost sight of where you are trying to get, come back to your wellness vision and review, remember and refocus. Re-read your wellness vision, reas-sess your rating and note whether you are making progress. Spend time reconnecting with your motivations and enjoy a review of your strengths. Then, thoroughly review your strategies and ask yourself if you’ve been applying your strengths in the way you had planned and, if not, revisit this process and develop new strategies. By beginning with a personal wellness vision, your goals have a pur-pose and a plan. And next year at this time, you will hopefully be looking back on a successful and healthy year.

Mary Williams, MSEd, CPE, is a wellness coach, professional er-gonomist and owner of Corporate Health Alliance, LLC. She can be reached at 601.434.1991 or visit www.backcoach.net.

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Evaluate and Set Goals Before embarking on a weight loss program, take time to assess where you are currently. Not just your weight, but also your physical, mental, and emotional status. Do you have health issues that need to be addressed? If so, does the doc-tor approve of the weight loss program you plan to follow? Are you mentally and emotionally committed to the program? How much time do you have to commit to exercise and do you have physical limitations? Once you determine your commitment to a weight loss program, evaluate your goals realisti-cally. Make sure your goals are achievable. You may never be able to have the body you had in your teens or early twenties. Accept that, and work toward a comfortable goal for your time in life. Set smaller monthly goals rather than looking at the big picture. Rather than worry about the 50 pounds you need to lose set 5 smaller goals of 10 pounds per month. Reward these smaller goals and do not get disillusioned if your weight loss slows. As long as you are pro-gressing or maintaining your loss, you are a winner!

Obtain Support Tell family, friends and co-workers about your goals. They can be a wonderful source of support and help you achieve your goals. If you can find a “diet buddy”, all the better. You can each encour-age the other to achieve your goals. Also having the ac-countability can help keep you on track. If you commit to a weekly weigh in, in the presence of someone else, you are more likely to overcome your weaknesses and lose weight at a steady rate.

Don’t be too hard on yourself! Remember it took you a while to gain the weight, give yourself time to lose it. One of the biggest problems with adhering to a weight loss program is our attitude toward ourselves when we slip up. We feel a failure and give up altogether. Instead acknowledge that we are going to have days where we give in to temptation. Put it behind you and begin the program again during the next meal or the following day. Often that one slip up, no matter how bad, will not cause as much damage as you think, unless you give in to the frustration and give up

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on the diet. Dieting isn’t so much about losing the weight quickly, but about learning to eat better and healthier for life. Change is not going to happen overnight. To avoid pitfalls, build treats into your program. If you deny yourself your favorite foods, you are setting yourself up to fail. Learn to treat yourself to those favorite foods, but less frequently and in smaller quantities. For example, once every 7-10 days allow yourself to eat something more extravagant. You may choose, a couple of cookies, small bag of

chips, kiddie cone, or you may choose a favorite meal that is higher in calories than

that allowed on your plan. Just make sure your portion is not too large.

Reward Yourself! No, not with a sundae! Treat

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Each new year brings with it wishes, hopes, resolutions, and plans. We talk to ourselves and others about what we want to achieve. Yet all the discussion in the world without cor-

responding consistent action will yield zero results. Then year by year, the results of one disappointment in ourselves after another produces hopelessness and even cynicism about trying.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Developing consistency and changing habits requires that we have awareness, look at our pat-terns honestly, make a realistic plan, take action, then maintain the changes we’ve made. Admittedly, that is not easy. Creating more positive habits and value-based consistency does not just occur in the personal realm. It is also essential in

How to Develop More Consistency Between Your Talk and Your Actions

By Dr. Beverly Smallwood


organizations. While every individual has the lifetime challenge of lin-ing up thoughts and behavior with values, goals, and beliefs, this is an especially important challenge for those who would lead. A leader must do more than talk the talk; he or she must also “walk the talk.” Consistency is what “integrity” is all about. One of the best examples of “walking the talk” came from a com-pany with whom I was working in San Diego. It was the Christmas get-together for the team of four trainers/con-sultants. They had finished playfully exchanging gag gifts, when the manager of the group produced three envelopes with “Thanks for the good job you’ve done this year!” written on the outside. Inside were five fake one hundred dollar bills – or so the team thought. Looking more closely, they made the startling discovery that the bills were real! Cindy, the team leader, explained: “I was given a $2000 bonus because of the accomplishments of our department. It was not fair for me to take all the credit and the bonus, so I wanted to share it with the three of you.” And that, my friends, is a bit beyond simply “talking the talk.”

It’s happened too often to count. I’m invited to the executive’s of-fice to discuss the organization’s needs. The telltale comments don’t take long to surface: “We’d like you to come and do a little program on teamwork. You know, to motivate the employees. I tell you, some of them have the worst attitudes.” Or, I’m called in and asked to prop up a sagging improvement effort. “I just don’t know what happened. They were doing pretty well for awhile after we sent them to that semi-nar.” Key words: “little program”, “they”, and “sent them.” These are dead giveaways. Those leaders who are critical to the success of any improvement effort must be totally committed, highly trained, and well practiced in the daily habits that create an atmosphere of teamwork, innovation, and involvement. Research has shown that if employees do not return from a training program into a work environment from which the newly learned skills are modeled, coached, and reinforced by leaders, almost all of the new behaviors will have disappeared within one month. Has this ever happened in your organization?

Four Key Strategies for Becoming More Consistent

1. Begin with the heart. What do you really believe…not just in your head, but in your heart? If you find yourself consistently behaving a certain way, do a heart check. Are you in a job or position that calls for you to do things you really don’t believe in? It may be that the mission and values statement of your company calls for a collaborative approach, but you’ve had experiences that have caused you to distrust people. The training program taught you to “lead by serv-ing”, but you secretly believe that employees are basically lazy and won’t perform without your close supervision. Examine your beliefs, because they will ultimately determine your actions.2. Monitor your actions. Sometimes we intend to behave in helpful and positive ways, but the stresses of multiple demands and difficult people often lead us in other directions. An important step is to zero in on com-munication or behavior patterns that are in opposition to what we want, watching how these play out in the situations of our lives. Making written records of these is a strategy that research has shown immediately changes behavior. Raise your awareness of inconsistencies by self monitoring.

3. Make habit change plans, and stick to them. Someone wisely said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” A commitment to change without a plan is doomed to failure. Take the information you gained about how, when, and where you have the most trouble, and use it to create alternate actions you can use in those situations.

4. Don’t give up! Recognize that you’ll make mistakes and have setbacks; this is normal. Those who succeed in developing consistency in beliefs, talk, and action are those who persist. They learn from mistakes, and begin again. They are rewarded with the respect and trust of others.

Dr. Bev Smallwood is a psychologist and professional speaker. Visit her website and sign up for her free newsletter, www.DrBevS-mallwood.com; or contact Bev at 601.264.0890 [email protected]. Also connect with Bev on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and her blog, Shrink Rap.


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DHEA….Uses and BenefitsBy Robert Donnell, RPH

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) was discovered in 1934 by German scientists but its use was not accepted until the book by Dr. William Regelson, The Super Hormone Promise

Nature’s Antidote to Aging was published in 1996. DHEA is the most abundant circulating hormone in women. DHEA is a prohormone (other hormones are made from this and is produced by the adrenal glands, liver and in men in the testes. DHEA levels usually peak about 20 and begin a rapid descent after age 25. By menopause, secretion has decreased by about 60%. Unlike men, who have lifetime testicular function, in women DHEA becomes the sole source of estrogen in women as they age. The breakdown of DHEA differs in men and women as individual cells react differently to various stimuli such as diet, climate and heredity. Thus the benefits vary from patient. Since the metabolism of DHEA varies according to gender, individual cells and tissues, this issue compli-cates the understanding of the final result in the hormone cascade. The hormone cas-cade is how the body makes hormones starting with cho-lesterol and then going to the final result of the estrogens, testosterone and other hor-mones. We have included a copy of the cascade in this article for your review. Stu-dents spend years studying this phenomenon and it is certainly a complicated and difficult issue. But this under-scores just how wonderful the human body is. Researchers have found low levels of DHEA in various conditions such as cardio-vascular disease, aging skin, osteoporosis, depression, vaginalatro-phy, adrenal response and immune system function. Much research needs to be done as various researchers are conducting these stud-ies all over the world. While much of the information seems to sup-port the use of DHEA in many areas, only time and more study will reveal the true uses and conditions in which DHEA may be useful.

Aging Skin Oral DHEA increases skin thickness, skin moisture, and decreases facial spots in older females. Even topical DHEA is being used by anti-aging clinics. Application of the cream is applied to the face, arms, back of hands improves skin brightness, decreases the very thin papery appearance of aging skin and counteracts atrophy or skin wasting.

Vaginal Atrophy and Libido DHEA may be useful in reversing the signs and symptoms of vagi-nal thinness and dryness by local androgen and estrogen production. With the increases in local hormones increased desire, arousal, and improved sensation have been reported in some patients. DHEA has been used as a vaginal cream and as a single oral dose for this effect.

Adrenal Support and Function Adrenal glands respond with higher levels of cortisol when the body has stress over periods of time. The goal is to keep the adrenal levels at a constant state and prevent raised levels. DHEA increases all steroid

levels (or hormone) except cortisol, which is the adrenal steroid. For this effect to be seen DHEA must be taken for at least 6 months.

Obesity Much research has been done with DHEA in this field and the results are mixed. A theory is that DHEA may in-crease resting metabolism rate. Or in other terms, DHEA may make your body’s break-down of nutrients happen at a faster rate and prevent some of the storage that occurs during weight gain. 7-KETO-DHEA is said not to convert to the sex hormones but does have the benefit of raising the resting metabolism rate and may increase thyroid levels. In Conclusion, DHEA seems to be an interesting and prom-ising item that may have ben-efits for some patients. Of course, you should consult with your physician before starting dosage even though

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A common thread running through the previous six articles we have written is the mis-information we were all subjected to about processing the normal emotions caused by loss. We

do not want to create any new loss issues by blaming our parents in particular or society in general for having passed on ineffective ideas, skills, and tools for dealing with loss. All we want to do is help establish that what we have been using to process our sad, painful or negative feelings hasn’t worked, and that we need to acquire more effective tools for dealing with loss events. Much of the incorrect information we learned and practiced may have convinced us not to show our REAL feelings at any cost. We were taught to bury any feelings that dealt with sadness. We were taught: “Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone.” This and hundreds of other cliches about dealing with sad feelings taught us to lie about how we felt. And even the lying was protected under other mis-information like: “don’t bur-den others with your feelings.” When we make public appearances we often ask a large au-dience this question: “Do you like being lied to?” Of course no one says yes. Our next question is: “How many of you have ever said I’M FINE when you were feeling terri-ble?” Every single hand in the audience goes up. Conclusion: Nobody likes being lied to...and everybody lies about their feelings. If this were a physical illness it would be an epi-

demic and the Center for Disease Control would be granted bil-lions of dollars to find a cure. Every time we lie to others we lie to ourselves. Our subcon-scious mind hears the lie and continues to bury the feelings gen-erated by the initial event. Unresolved losses are cumulative, and cumulatively negative. In as much as time does not heal the pain caused by loss, neither does lying about our feelings. It would be impossible to cure such a massive problem in a single column, but let’s try for a little bit of recovery. Allow yourself to believe that the subconscious will take actions based on con-scious commands. When we lied and said we were fine we told it that there was no problem so it need not search out a solution. The net effect is to allow the cause of the problem to go unat-tended and re-bury itself. The next time it attacks we may not be able to recognize the cause or source of the attack. A major key to recovery is to process every feeling in the mo-ment you have it. It does not require any special skills to tell the truth about what you are feeling. For example: How are you? — I’m having a tough day, thanks for asking. Notice that the answer is truthful but does not invite any help or advice. It also has the capacity of serving notice that you are not on your game and the other party can respond accordingly. When you say “I’m fine,” but you’re not, you have sent a very confusing message. QUESTION: Sometimes I tell people “I’m fine” and they don’t be-lieve me, why not?

ANSWER: Approximately 20% of your ability to communicate is verbal, leaving about 80% as non-verbal. Non-verbal commu-nication includes tone of voice as well as facial and body signals. When our verbal and non-ver-bal signals do not match, most people will respond to the non-verbal. So when you lie, most people can SEE it.

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proper hydration

“First we make our habits, then our habits make us.” - John Dryden

If you have found your current habits have contributed to an unhealthy weight it may be time to develop new habits. Dr.Phil makes the state-ment often that you do

not just stop a habit. You replace one habit with an-other habit. One of the best new habits you can estab-lish to attain and maintain a healthy weight is to replace anything you are currently drinking with water. Do not be fooled by all the diet drinks on the market. They are loaded with chemi-cals that are not healthy for you. Anything that tastes sweet will spike your insulin (even if it is sweetened by artificial sweeteners with no calories), which can result in fat storage. There is noth-ing that compares to 100% natural water. Water has many health benefits. Maintaining proper hydration can suppress your appetite. The feeling of hunger and thirst are felt in the same place in the body. Often, people may think they are hungry when in fact they are really thirsty. Water helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has a lot more waste to get rid of. All that metabolized fat must be shed. Again, adequate water helps flush out the waste. Move that fat out! Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention. When the body gets less water, it perceives this as threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in the extra cellular spaces (outside the cells). This shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands. Proper hydration is achieved by dividing your body weight in half, then consuming that number in ounces of water daily. For example, if you weigh 140 pounds, you would need 70 ounces of water per day. Of course, you may need to increase that amount if climate or exercising conditions require.

The Water HabitBy Adele Coll

The best choice to maintain proper hydration is natural spring water, reverse osmosis water or properly filtered water. Tap water contains too many chemicals and contaminates to make it a good choice to consume without proper filtration methods. And it tastes bad! Natural spring water is readily available. It will vary in taste and quality. Be careful, some bottled waters may contain sodium

for flavor, which is something you don’t need. Always read labels, which will also tell you the source of the water and if it is natural or filtered. Reverse osmosis is a sys-tem that filters and separates the water to remove all heavy metals and inorganic chemi-cals that can be a source of health problems. Simple filtra-tion will address taste issues associated with chlorine and lead. You will have to make the choice based on the pu-rity and cost that will fit your budget and health concerns. Drink your water cold. Cold water can increase the length and intensity of ex-ercise. A British study con-cluded exercisers who drank cold water (39F) worked out about 25% longer than those who consumed the same amount of warmer water. They also said their exercise sessions felt easier. Drink 16 ounces of ice cold water and you will burn up to 200 calo-ries of metabolic heat just to warm it to body temperature. Talk about an easy way to burn extra calories! It has been said it takes about 30 days to develop a new habit. Begin each day measuring out your water

needs and make sure to get through it well before bedtime so as not to disrupt your sleep.

Good luck in creating new habits that will create the healthier new you.

Adele Coll and her husband are the owners of Kentwood Spring Water. For information on this article or about Kentwood Spring Water contact Adele at 601-271-2420.


balance

As we acclimate to the new year, naturally we are making resolu-tions to change habits and do things differently than we did last year. One general resolution is “To be healthier”, but what does

that mean? For most people, it means losing weight, eating better, exercising more, quitting smoking, and the list goes on. What about your mental, emotional, and psychological health? Are you anxious, depressed, stressed out all the time, experiencing bad relationships? Psychological and emotional health are so important, yet often over-looked. Stress is inevitable. It’s going to be there. However, how we handle it is a choice. I once read that life is only ten per-cent what happens to you and ninety percent how you react to it. Some things we can control, while others we cannot. Learning to deter-mine the difference between what we can and can’t con-trol can be one of the most important lessons in life. Changing our perspec-tive and attitude can make a tremendous difference in our stress levels. Much of what we worry about never transpires into reality. Re-framing, or looking at a situ-ation from someone else’s perspective, can be very ef-fective. Following are some other tips for reducing your stress level:

Relax: What do you find relaxing? A leisurely stroll, a hot bath, watch-ing television?

Do something fun: Do you have any hobbies? Does window shop-ping bring you joy? Spend a day with a child or two and see the world from their eyes and, just for fun, from their eye level! Go somewhere you’ve never been before: A new atmosphere can do wonders for your mood.

Positive affirmations: Find a few (5-10) positive sayings that give you encouragement. Write them on a list or index cards and read them out loud several times a day. I have found such comforting thoughts in Biblical Scripture, motivational books, and power thought cards from a bookstore (they’re cute, colorful, and portable). Some new thoughts I have claimed are “I accept myself and create peace in my mind and heart,” “I now choose to free myself from all destructive fears and doubts,” and “I am loved and I am safe.”

Yoga or Tai Chi: Combining focused physical movements and medita-tion can help bring your life back in order.

Music: Listen to music that soothes you or brings you joy.

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can’t seem to move forward or get out of our “funk”. We say positive affirmations and pray all day, read positive books, listen to uplifting music and still, it feels like we’re stuck in a pit or something. Many times, this indicates an imbalance

in our bodies. The stress we’ve been under has started taking a toll on our physical well-being. At this point, an appointment with an integrative physician or practitioner could prove beneficial to check the following for imbalances:

Hormones: Progesterone, estro-gen, testosterone, thyroid. Some of these hormones can be con-verted to cortisol and affect your adrenal glands, that make most of your stress hormones. A deficiency of any of these hormones can be detected by blood or saliva testing. Replacing them with bio-identical ones can help bring your body back into balance and help you cope with stress better.

Neurotransmitters: I know you’ve heard of serotonin. Many of you

have probably been on an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibi-tor) such as Prozac, Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, etc. at some point in your life. Although low serotonin levels are related to depression, other neurotransmitters such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine (to name a few), affect your moods and coping mechanisms.

Stress Hormones: Cortisol and DHEA are two very important hor-mones in your body that determine how well your body, and mind, too, can cope with physical, chemical, emotional, and psychological stress. Saliva testing for these hormones is the gold standard. When your mind is balanced you stand a much better chance of being physically healthy and vice versa. We were fearfully and wonder-fully made. Sometimes a little fine tuning is all someone needs to bring their chaos back into balance.

For more information on stress reduction, weight reduction, hor-monal balance, and anti-aging medicine, contact Dr. Rebecca Boyd or Lynda Colbert, CFNP at Forward Health Solutions, 32 Milbranch Rd., Suite 20, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, 601-450-2077.

Emotional and Psychological Health in the New Year

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