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FREE!Compliments of:
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Impress Your Date
Fat-BlastingSystem
YOUR24-HOUR
Valentine'sChecklist:
pg. 34
YOGAFOR
WEIGHTLOSS9Scorch Calories9Tone Muscles9Shed Pounds
InvigoratingYoga
Retreatspg. 28
6How To AffordHealthy Foods(It's Not As Hard As You Think!)
BREAK THE 'EXCUSE' CYCLE
Healthy HeartsMake Happy
Peoplepg. 18
LOVE YOURHEART
Stop being too tired, too stressed and go for it
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HEROES36 Everyday Heroes
Find out how these Max Muscle
customers have improved their
health and changed their bodies
and lives for the better.
IMAGE42Valentine's Checklist
Ladies: From your head down
to your toes, we've got you
covered for that hot Valentine's
Day date!
44 Smell-Good SudsA woman loves a man who
smells good. But guys don't
need cologne to do it. These
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NUTRITION48 Fueling Athletes
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CONTENTS
HEALTH18 Healthy Hearts
February is American Heart
Month. How well are you
taking care of your ticker?
FITNESS24 Yoga for Weight Loss
Yoga can ease the mind and
comfort your spirit, but done
correctly, can blast fat, too!
28 Your Yoga RetreatSix amazing destinations
across the United States
for yoga, toning and adventure!
34 Team MaxFind out more about Max
Muscle's sponsored athletes:
how they win, what motivates
them, delicious recipes
and more!
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Cover Photography:James Patrick,www.jamespatrick.com
Photography Assistant:Kimberly Miller
Model:Koya Webb
Apparel:Elisabetta Rogiani, www.rogiani.com
Hair & Make-up:Lauren Clark
Your teen athlete needs to follow
a healthy nutrition plan, starting
with the all-important breakfast.
Find out more from the National
Football Academy's Director
of Nutrition.
50 Make It Work For YouIf you want to lose weight, but
aren't sure what you need to eat,try a Max Muscle Nutrition Plan.
Find out the benefits here.
52Affordable & HealthyAmericans are suffering from
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food is just too expensive. Here
are ways to cut the cost without
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COLUMNS14 Forever Young40 MaxForm Champ
60Ask Dr. Harvey
IN EVERY ISSUE4 Editors Note8 President's Point
10 Contributors12 Feedback Buzz
16 Health Beat
62What's Hot
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COVER STORIES
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FEBRUARY 2012 www.maxmuscle. com
Impress Your Date
Fat-BlastingSystem
YOUR24-HOUR
Valentine'sChecklist:
pg. 34
YOGAFORWEIGHTLOSS9Scorch Calories9Tone Muscles9Shed Pounds
InvigoratingYoga
Retreatspg. 28
6How To AffordHealthy Foods(It's Not As Hard As You Think!)
BREAK THE 'EXCUSE' CYCLE
Healthy HeartsMake Happy
Peoplepg. 18
LOVE YOURHEART
Stop being too tired, too stressed and go for it!
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PublisherJoe Wells Enterprises,Inc.
Executive EditorSean GreeneEditor-in-Chief/Creative Director
LaRue Novick
Proofreader Tariq Ahmad
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Lisa Maiorana, Abby Hoeffner,Don Dona,
Linda Hepler,Jessica Wyland,Lisa Moretti,
Koya Webb,Scott Herkes, Chad Case,
Patrick Cunningham,Susan Irby
James Patrick, Bruno,FrankFontanilla, Albert Evangelista
Advisory Board
Contributing Writers
Contributing Photographers
Rand McClain,DO; Ron Higuera,DC, MS,ART; Robert Goldman,DO,PhD; Gary
Brazina, MD,FACS; Charles Poliquin, BS, MS;
Phil Harvey,PhD,RD,FACN
PRESIDENT'SPOINT
Sean Greene is president of Max Muscle and the Executive Editor of MS&F.
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My name is Shannon
Jay Dougherty. I am a
fitness and lifestyle model,
trainer, bikini competitor
and mother. I don't
take myself seriously
and create "out of thebox" workouts just to
prove you can have fun,
be silly and still get a
great workout. My motto
is, any timeand any
placeis good for a
workout. I want to show
mothers and other women
how to make moving fun,
especially with their kids.
I enjoyed reading about
Don Donas journey to
a brand new man fromthe October issue of
MS&F. Way to go, Don!
Check out my website
for fun fitness tips: www.
shannonjaydougherty.com.
A LIFE TRANSFORMED!I have struggled with my weight since I was very young and had even suffered through hearttroubles at the age of 24! I didn't know when I met Scott Hinsch, owner of Max Muscle,Longmont, that our friendly handshake would become a life-changing moment.
Since 2003, I have only been in two photos. One, an up close portrait taken just beforemoving to Northern Colorado from Maryland in 2003 (shown below, left). Another was in ourbackyard that same summer. These pictures show a face of a very tired, depressed, angry andtruly non-confident, nor hopeful person. Now, thanks to Scott Hinsch and his educated andalways excited staff in Longmont, I lost 135 pounds and have finally struck my goal of gettingdown to 200 pounds!
Without taking Scott's advice, I would have never been so energized to work out, to play,to cycle all over Northern Colorado or to just get moving or be confident for the first time inmy life. One friend even told me that I was deemed "scary" by a few people just a coupleyears ago.
I have very simple stats that show the effect of the educational value of going to MaxMuscle: pants before were a size 48 and after, they are a size 34. Shirts before were sizeXXXL and after, L...Yeah, LARGE! I never thought I would be able to walk into any clothingstore and buy and wear anything I want. Big and Tall sections are so 2003!
After finding a new life and a joy of being alive, I could not be anymore thankful to Scott
and the entire Max Muscle and MyMaxMuscle community. I owe them so much. While I trainfor my first century(100-mile) bike ridethis summer, my FBXand EnduroMax mixwill be with me everymile.
Thank you foreverMax Muscle. And,Happy Anniversaryto you, Max MuscleLongmont!
Dan Jacks, 32, Mead,
Colorado via email
FEEDBACKBUZZ Picture ofthe Month!
BEFORE AFTER
CUSTOMERS FOR LIFEIn September, while heading toMt. Pleasant, SC to Whole Foods
to do our our organic/health food
shopping, we spotted a new Max
Muscle. We travel 45 miles in order
to get quality foods and supplements.
We turned into the Plaza to see that
the store had just closed for the day.
We decided to peek in the window
to see if we could see the type of
products they sold having never been
in one. The owner, George Hogan,
was closing things down inside. Once
he spotted us, he opened the door.
THAT GESTURE HAS CHANGED
OUR LIVES FOR THE BETTER!
I am indebted to George because
now my husband, Greg, and I are on
a SERIOUS quest to be healthy and
well. I have started my customized
nutrition program and Greg decidedto enter the MaxForm Life Challenge.
We ALWAYS get the knowledge
and patience we need when we
purchase products. We feel like we
have made new life-long friends who
are genuinely concerned for our well-
being and not just profit.
YOU WILL SEE US AGAIN AS
CHAMPIONS!
Viveret Morant, via email
Take your picture with a copy of MS&Fand email it to editor@maxmuscle.comFOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
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MAX MUSCLE INTERNATIONAL
Hanging out after the Max Muscle 2011 IPL World
Powerlifting Championships (L-R: Mike Tronske (Gold
Medalist), Max Muscle Internationals Sales Manager
Brian Bullman (Silver Medalist) and Organizer Lt. Col.
Steve Denison). There were almost 300 lifters from
all over the world competing at the event held at The
Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Max Muscle was proud to be the title sponsor and we
are looking forward to building a strong successful
relationship for 2012.
Brian Bullman, MMSN International Sales Manager
TALK
TO US
How Can I Get MS&F?I saw your magazine today while waitingto have my car serviced. However, I wasnot able to finish reading the issue and didnot want to steal it. Your magazine seemedextremely informative and I would like toknow how I can first, request a copy of thatmagazine, which was the November issue,and second, how I can subscribe to your
magazine. Any help provided will be greatlyappreciated.
James Kavooras, via Max Muscle website
Editor's Note:If you would like to get Max Sports& Fitness every month, visit your local Max Musclestore and ask for a free copy! To find a Max Musclestore near you, visit www.maxmuscle.com.
Loved the Recipe!Made the Dynamic Duo recipe from theNovember issue of Max Sports & Fitnessmagazine Filet with Peppercorn MerlotReduction Heavenly!! AND!!! It was evenBETTER the second day!
Deb Bowes Janzen, via Max Muscle FB page
ONLINE POLLWe asked: 'Did you make any New
Year's resolutions regarding your healthand fitness goals for 2012?' Here is
how you responded...9% Nah, New Year's resolutions are
a waste of time.
36% Yes, to get fit and lose weight!
Hoorah!
18% I did, but I made sure to create
short-term goals to meet my long-term
goals for 2012.
36% I didn't make resolutions per
se, but I am aware of some changes
that need to be made and am working
toward those changes!
ONLINE
BUZZ
We want to hear from you! Send comments, photos,
questions, likes, dislikes to editor@maxmuscle.com.
We asked: What latest fitness trend haveyou tried lately? How did you like it?
You answered:s
The air bench! Tried COR Bench and it wasawesome! There are several other similiarbenches on the market but COR Systems isthe best! Greg Reffner
s TRX, Rip:60! Highly suggested. CrissyAnderson
s Eating less and exercising more -- itworks!! Delora Logan
s CrossFit with paleo and I LOVE IT! Tanya Davis Morse
MMSN Ireland?
I just want to tell you how wonderful Arthurand his staff are in Wilmington, NC. I ama regular and addict of MMSN since itopened. The products are fantastic and I feelso much better since I entered the store a fewweeks ago tired and drained and emotionaland overwhelmed. Arthur took a look atme and guided me to the products that Ineeded and I am so grateful to him and hisstaff for answering my questions on nutritionand helping me select the best products forme. Arthur was so kind and gave me his oldmagazines, so I had great reading material
and I learned a lot of great tips from thearticles. I look forward to continuing myrelationship with MMSN. I even want totake this franchise to Ireland one day. But fornow, I will have to settle for a Max MusclePreferred Trainer status and get another jobjust to pay for my supplements! Many thanksMMSN and Arthur and his staff!
Rachael McSharry, via Max Muscle website
I will never forget the exact moment when I stoodback and thought, Wow I need to change and Ineed to do it now! Picture it, a department storedressing room in Greeley, CO, I am trying onoutfits to take to my cousin's wedding in Florida.Size 9 was not squeezing over my thighs, size 11was not buttoning and size 13 buttoned, but I hada muffin top. My head hung in shame when I wentup to the clothes rack and pulled a pair of size 15pants. It was then and there that I knew I neededto change my lifestyle to be happier with myself,inside and out.
My fitness journey has been truly incredible!I could not have done it without God andthe support from my family and friends in thecommunity. I want to thank three very special andimportant people who have helped motivate andeducate me to accomplish my fitness dreams andgoals: Kim McMurren, Rodney Garcia and Micah
Hoefling of the Greeley Max Muscle Store.Everyone in the store was so knowledgable
and friendly. I felt like a baby in water for the firsttime: it was new, confusing and a bit intimidating.Rodney Garcia made sure that he knew what mygoals were, what I wanted to accomplish andwhat I liked. He really made me feel like I wasthe only person that mattered, and not just the firsttime I came into the store, but EVERY single time Iwalked in the store.
In five months I had dropped down to my size9 pants, lost 4 percent body fat and was feelingthe best I had felt in years!
When I decided to do a fitness competition,I went to Greeley Max Muscle because I knew
their team would help me make this dream areality. That was when I began to work withMicah Hoefling. He went above and beyond tohelp me make my dream come true. He took mymeasurements, provided me with an incrediblemeal plan, hit the gym with me and even pushedme through workouts I never thought I could havefinished alone! The sweat, tears and determinationpaid off and exactly 4 months later, on August20th, 2011, I competed in my first competitionand truly fell in love with fitness!
I want to take this t ime to thank the team atGreeley Max Muscle for all their help every stepof the way in my fitness journey!
Dolly Fonseth, 27, Greeley, CO
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surprised at how powerful this can be.You need to apply pressure to yourselfin order to accomplish these goals. Whatgood are goals if you do not have themotivation to put them into action? Writeyour goals down! By doing this, you areprogramming yourself to accomplish thatgoal.
Goal setting can also be very sublimi-nal, especially if you constantly reinforceyour goals by repeating them to yourselfthroughout the day. I call this MentalMemos.
Mental Memos can be a very powerfultool in making sure you accomplish yourgoals. Tell yourself that you cant wait toget to the gym and what a relief it will beWRJHWRXWRIWKHRIFHDQGJHWLQDJUHDWworkout. If your long-term goal is to loseSRXQGVDQG GHQH\RXU ERG\ WKHQyou must constantly remind yourself thateach rep, each set, each workout, eachday gets you closer to accomplishingyour long-term goal. By the end of theday you dont even need to think aboutit, you just do it, because youve beenthinking about doing it all day.
Remember, short-term goals can bevery short and simple. They can be set ona daily or weekly basis. Your short-termweight loss goal could be to lose 3 poundsWKHUVWZHHN0DNHLWKDSSHQ7KHQGRLWagain next week! These short-term goalswill challenge you to make sure that youare focused on accomplishing your long-WHUPJRDOVGDLO\6HW\RXUGLHWDQGWQHVVgoals today and dont let anything stopyou from accomplishing these goals.MS&F
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By Linda Hepler, BSN, RNHEALTHBEAT
CAN YOU BE TOO CLEAN?Trying to protect your children from all those nasty germs? You may be doing them more harm than good, according to a studyrecently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Research conducted at Linkoping University in Sweden foundthat children with allergies, both to foods and to environmental allergens, had less diverse intestinal flora (bacteria in the gut) thanthose who had no allergies. The results of this study supported the hypothesis that todays children encounter too few bacteria duringchildhood, a situation that keeps the immune system from maturing properly and results in increased prevalence of asthma andallergies.Experts are not suggesting you forgo cleaning the house or teaching your children to wash their hands. But antibacterialsoaps, gels and cleaning products may not be necessary.
BRAIN FOODOne more reason to eat your fruits and veggies and shun junk foods? Brain
health. According to a new study published in the December issue ofNeurology, those with diets high in omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D (found
primarily in fish and fish oil) and in vitamins C, E and B, (primarily found in
fresh fruits and veggies) scored higher on mental thinking tests than people
with diets low in these nutrients. They were also less likely to experience
brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimers disease.
The study involved a group of 104 individuals with an average age of 87
without risk factors for memory or thinking problems. Memory and thinking
skills tests, blood tests for nutrient levels and MRI scans to measure brain
volume were performed. Those with the best nutritional status performed
best on the tests and also had higher brain volume. And those with a diet
high in trans fats (found in packaged, fast, fried and frozen food, baked
goods and margarine spreads) scored lower on the tests and also were more
likely to have brain shrinkage.
Dangerous DecibelsIts no surprise that many of todays Baby Boomers suffer from
hearing loss this is an expected occurrence after years of
exposure to loud noises. But todays teens may be headed for
middle-aged hearing problems as early as their 20s or 30s. The
culprit? MP3 players with ear buds that deliver favorite tunes at
high volumes hour after hour.
A study performed at the Tel Aviv University examined MP3
listening habits of 289 children aged 13 to 17, including preferred
levels of music and daily duration of device use. Measurements
of the volume levels were done to calculate the potential risk
to hearing according to damage risk criteria established by
industrial health and safety regulations.
What they found is 80 percent of the teens listen to the MP3
regularly, from 1 to 4 hours daily. This duration of use at thevolume that teens play the music, according to the researchers,
results in a serious hearing health hazard.
What to do? Parents should educate teens about this risk
and limit use and volume of MP3 players. An additional
precaution is to encourage over-the-ear headphones instead
of ear buds.
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value, which is obtained by subtractingthe HDL cholesterol level from the total
cholesterol. The non-HDL calculationis the sum total of bad fats, which
includes LDL cholesterol plus thecholesterol contained in very low density
lipoprotein (VLDL, the main carrier oftriglycerides). Non-HDL cholesterol is a
better predictor of your heart disease
risk than LDL, says Dr. Fialkow.Those at especially high risk of CAD
should have advanced lipid testing,he adds. Advanced testing, such as
an LDL particle number (LDL-P), canbe useful because some people have
a normal LDL cholesterol number, yethave smaller LDL particles, which more
easily invade the artery walls and leadto plaque formation.
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Anti-Inflammatory DietRecent research suggests that diet plays an important part in
causing inflammation, which may contribute to the risk for
heart disease. A high carbohydrate intake, especially those
carbohydrates in sugary foods like sodas and pastries and in
refined, highly processed foods, can precipitate an increased
number of LDL particles, says Dr. Fialkow.
While popular anti-inflammatory diets varyin specifics, a general guideline includes:
5 or more servings of fruits and veggies each dayMinimal saturated fat (red meats, whole fat dairy foods,
hydrogenated oils like palm and coconut)
Plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish (or fish oilsupplements) and walnuts
Limited intake of refined carbohydrates, such as white rice,pasta and breads
Whole grains, such as brown or wild rice, oats and quinoaLean protein sources such as chicken, turkey and soyAvoidance of refined and processed foodsAnti-inflammatory spices, such as ginger and curry
Yoga For Heart HealthMany who practice yoga swear by it for reducing stress and helping with balance. But some
yoga practitioners, such as Lynn Anderson,PhD,ND, ofLos Angeles, California, believe
that it may help with heart health. Yoga doesnt actually prevent heart disease, she says.
Although studies have shown that yoga practitioners have better heart health in general.
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including the heart. While it cant replace a healthy diet and aerobic exercise, she believes
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Dr. Phils Fab Four Heart-Healthy SupplementsMost cardiac doctors prescribe one or more supplements for their patients in order to keep the heart healthy. PhillipHarvey, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, Chief Scientific Officer of Max Muscle LLC, offers his top four picks:
1. Omega 3 Fatty Acids are considered essential fatty acids, meaning that your body needs them forsurvival. But the body cant produce them on its own. We get omega 3 fatty acids from food sources or supplements.The three main forms of omega 3s are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alphalinolenic acid (ALA). According to Dr. Harvey, EPA and DHA (found in fatty fishes and fish oil supplements) are themost important forms of omega 3s for heart health, as they reduce inflammation, reduce LDL cholesterol and lowertriglycerides.
2. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance similar to a vitamin. Its found in every cell of the body and ishighly concentrated in the heart, says Dr. Harvey. Although the body produces CoQ10 itself, levels decline with ageand with some prescription medications, so some doctors believe that supplementation is important.
3. Psyllium, a water soluble fiber, is often overlooked, but is a very important fiber for heart health, says Dr.Harvey. Studies show that a diet high in water soluble fiber like psyllium is associated with lower triglyceride levelsand a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
4. Resveretrolis derived from grape skins, and according to Dr. Harvey, is a powerful antioxidant. Researchsuggests that it may help protect the lining of the hearts blood vessels, and may also reduce inflammation and
the risk of blood clotting.
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And thats the good news. By
taking care of your heart with
a healthy lifestyle and regular
medical care, youll greatly
minimize your risk for heart
disease and enjoy many more
Februarys to come.MS&F
Whats TheDentist Got ToDo With It?Believe it or not, your dental
health has something to do
with your cardiac health,says Nicholas Toscano,DDS,
MS,New York City based
periodontist. Without a
doubt, theres a connection
between what goes on in
the mouth and what goes on
in the rest of the body, he
adds.
One of the most well
researched areas in dental
health is the link between
periodontal disease and heart
disease. A recent study,conducted by researchers
from Cornell University in
New York and the University
ofGothenburg in Sweden,
found that the bacteria
present in plaque removed
from the coronary arteries of
15 heart disease patients was
the same bacteria present
in the mouth, especially
that found in those with
infection from periodontal
disease. Your mouth is a
dirty place, says Dr. Toscano.
The bacteria in your mouth
will enter the bloodstream
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process in the body.
Dr. Toscanos
recommendation? Regular
dental checkups and
cleaning, every six months
for most people and even
more frequently for those at
high risk for CAD.
Kerri Powers, who lives in Connecticut, is a personal trainer and a professional singer/songwriter. But since age 6, she has struggled with arrhythmia, or irregular heartrhythm, that caused bouts of a pounding heart and extreme anxiety. By her mid 30s,
the episodes had escalated, severely impacting her life. I felt like a walking time bomb,says Kerri. I could do something as simple as bend over and pick something up, or cough,and go into an arrhythmia.
In 2010, Kerri had an episode of arrhythmia that didnt go away. She was taken to
the hospital, where she was given a powerful medication called adenosine, which hasunpleasant side effects such as l ightheadedness, flushing, sweating, nausea and numbnessof the limbs. After this uncomfortable experience, Kerri decided to undergo cardiac ablation a procedure that corrects heart rhythm problems with a long catheter threaded through avein in the groin to the heart, where a radio frequency pulse destroys the tissue in the heartthat is responsible for triggering the arrhythmia.
But rather than opting for a typical ablation procedure, where the doctor manipulates thestiff catheter manually using live X-ray images to guide the tube to the heart, Kerri agreedto a minimally-invasive robotic ablation system called the Steriotaxis magnetic navigationsystem. This cutting edge technology allows the doctor to sit in a separate control room,using a joystick and computer-controlled magnets to guide the movement of a soft catheterprecisely, millimeters at a time, into place, where the ablation can be done.
Kerris procedure was performed with perfect precision and with a lower risk ofcomplications and less radiation exposure to her and the physician than a traditionalablation procedure. She was up and literally running in a week and a half, and hasbeen arrhythmia free ever since.
Technology such as robotic-assisted surgery is changing the landscape of cardiac care,says Aseem Desai, MD, FACC, a cardiac electrophysiologist who treats patients at MissionHospital in Mission Viejo, California. Remote magnetic navigation system uses a 3D CTscan, so you can see inside of the body and get to places you wouldnt ordinarily get towith a normal procedure. You have much better control, he says. Its kind of like that movieFantastic Voyage.
In addition to robotic and other minimally invasive cardiac procedures, an exciting newtechnology is the left ventricle assist device, or LVAD. Implanted just beneath the heart, thisdevice is used to help those who are in the end stages of heart failure by acting as anartificial pump, taking blood from the lower chamber of the heart and pumping it into theaorta, where it can be carried to the rest of the body. It operates with a battery pack worn
on the outside of the body.The LVAD was initially designed to take over for faltering hearts until a patient was able to
undergo a heart transplant. But today, its being used long-term in older heart failure patientswho are ineligible for heart transplants due to complicated medical conditions. It used tobe a transition therapy, but now its a destination therapy, says Dr. Desai. It gives peoplea better quality of life.
Yet to come in heart technology? Many researchers believe that stem cell therapy willsome day be able to heal damaged hearts. Stem cells are unspecialized cells, often takenfrom the patients own bone marrow. These cells have several unique properties, one beingthat they can transform themselves into whatever type of cell is needed such as bone, skinor heart. Once infused into the body, they travel to the area of damage and repair the tissue.As the cells are working to restore the damage, they have the ability to divide and producemore stem cells, allowing the body to eventually heal itself and function normally again.
Heart stem cell clinical trials are ongoing at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio as well as otherfacilities, but while results are promising, this therapy is not ready for prime time.MS&F
Advancing Technology
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Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years and currently 11 millionAmericans are enjoying the health benefits. Yoga is now a lifestyle choice for
those looking for better overall health and vitality.
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Many people ask why practice yoga? Or how does yoga really work? Lets break it down:Yoga, meaning union, works to develop a deeper connection with yourself, to betterunderstand and connect with your mind and body.
Through yoga, you can learn to develop a greater awareness of your physical state. As aresult, you are in a better position to manage life, cope with thoughts and responses, as well
as make decisions. Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation make youhealthier in mind, body and spirit.
Meditation helps bring us back to the NOW and helps us to be more focused and lessstressed. Its a process in which we can be more relaxed, re-connect with ourselves andfocus, while our minds were out running all day. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out and shapeup all in the same time.
Yoga is beneficial for everyone no matter your age or occupation. If you haveparticipated competitively in sports or simply joined the occasional fun run on a whim, youare aware of the impact breathing can have on performance. Yoga will help you develop ahabit of breathing correctly, thus reducing performance anxiety and improving concentration.
Yoga routines incorporate flexibility exercises ideal for athletes. Whether youre a runneror a golfer, improved range of motion can help improve performance and balance as wellas help you have a faster recovery.
Yoga brings health to the sick, hope to the sad and strength to the weak.
Do Yoga. Live Yoga. Be Yoga.
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DestinationNourish yoursoul and push
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unique yoga
retreats!By Lisa Moretti
Here are 6 destinations in
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on yoga and a short list
of yoga gatherings (see
page 30). Expect to get
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Yoga
Surprise! There are hills in Austin, Texas!
And second, you can learn to balance
your chakras, combine tai chi/yoga/
pilates, understand how to incorporate
yoga into your gardening, create a yoga
facelift, relieve your aching back, build
strength and endurance, use sound
to improve your workout and sculpt a
beautiful body in a spa thats like staying
in your best friends lake house; relaxed
and welcoming.Two ultra-cool features of the spa
are the spa deck over Lake Austin so you can do
yoga while being one with nature and the Barn Pool
housed inside a huge barn-structure.
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Founded by Sri Satchidananda, Yogaville is a
community dedicated to all six paths of yoga and
is located in Buckingham County, Virginia with
the James River and Blue Ridge Mountains as a
backdrop. People from all religions and walks of life
visit for guest stays and retreats. Your stay (you can
decide how long) includes three vegetarian meals
a day, two hatha yoga classes each day, tours/
chanting/a visit to the farm as you wish, meditation
classes and hiking/walking trails.
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allinclusive 5 to 7 day retreats, weekend retreats or quickie one-day retreats.You have unlimited options for their unique yoga programs: start each weekday
with a Sun Salutation, then try Yoga on the Ball, Meditative Yoga hikes, Abs and
Arms yoga, easy stretching tied with breath work,Yoga for Better Sleep and Hip-
openers Yoga; as well as other related activities like qui-gong and meditation,
along with the standard fare of kayaking, kickboxing, belly dancing and Nordic
walking. With less than 15 guest rooms, spa owner Richard Carlson encourages
guests to take time for themselves on the miles of hiking trails and waterways.
WHAT IS YOGA?
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline of six differentpaths, but we commonly focus on the physical forms: Hatha andBhakti. In Sanskrit, yoga means yoke in the sense of joining or
uniting. So, practicing yoga helps us to unite our body, mind and spirit.
Former NFL tight end, Damian
Vaughn, discovered from personal
experience that the principles of yoga
help create better athletes, leaders
and business professionals. Vaughn
turned to meditation to help him deal
with the stresses and pressures of
the NFL. After retirement, he trained
with Deepak Chopra and and now
helps people cultivate a greater sense
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In 2012, Vaughn will offer three
Renew and Revitalize retreats, and a
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action of quarterly weekend retreats
focused on yoga/meditation/high-
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skills from the quarter before.
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WEBSITE:www.yogaville.org
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PRICE RANGE:$325/person perretreat
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SKILL LEVEL: AllPRICE RANGE: 5 to 7Day Retreat: $1,315 - $2,225, 2 Day Retreat:
$515- $675 (2 designated spa services),Overnight:$315 - $400 (limited
spa services),Day Pass:$250 (limited spa services, no meals or lodging)RESERVATIONS: (320) 693-6064WEBSITE: www.birdwingspa.com
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Get away to the Berkshires ofWestern Massachusetts
at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, which offers
more than 800 programs a year in yoga, healthy
living, Ayurvedic medicine, healthy eating, as well as
personal and spiritual growth, coupled with their on-
going research on the effects of yoga. Kripalu offers
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yoga and YogaDance classes as their signature R&R
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EVERYDAYHEROES
Meghan Gordon lived her life at twopolar extremes an athlete training
at a military academy, and a near-invalid suffering through surgeries
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How one determined woman
battled chronic illness with
nutrition and exercise.By Jessica Wyland
BEYOND
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reduced the symptoms caused bymy illness, Meghan said. I never
imagined I would get this life back. Itwas really gradual, one little thing at a
time.Meghan, who has a masters degree
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health counselor. She is an advocatefor leading a balanced life, one that
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vitamins and other supplements.Meghan hopes to reach out to otherswho are battling chronic illness.
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ambassador. Meghan has the drive tostay in shape and feel good, but all the
medical prescriptions made her fuzzy,Mitch said. She got off most of hermeds and ramped up her nutritional
supplements. She is very in tune withher body, very committed to a holistic,
healthy lifestyle.
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and life. It is not easy to stick to aregimented diet, but Meghan said
she will always begin her days withnutritional supplements. Yet, she will
allow herself chocolate. She will indulgein peaceful time with her husband,whom she calls the hero of her story,
playing chess or playing with their dogs. And she will work out for the health
EHQHWVDQGQRWIRUWKHORRN Often, people at the gym ask
Meghan whether she is training fora competition. I tell them that I am
training for the rest of my life, shesaid. So, when the time comes for
me to really enroll in the silver-sneakerprogram at my local senior center, I
will be able to show them all how it isdone. Heck, maybe Ill even teach the
class.MS&F
STILL GOING
STRONGHow one couple in their
70s are able to run circles
around other people their
age.By Scott Herkes
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eil and Marilyn Herkeshealth awakening began
in the early 80s whenthey attended a wellness
seminar hosted by Neils employer.
More than 30 years later, this sparkhas grown into a very active lifestyle
for the couple who out-work andout-perform many of their younger
friends. Neil logged 45,000 miles onhis Schwinn Airdyne after having it
rebuilt three times, before gettinga newer stationary bike that now
has 30,000 miles on the odometer.Together they lift weights three days
a week in their home gym and take
Meghans DietMeghans daily diet consists of 175grams of mixed lean proteins, a
variety of vegetables, fruit, yogurt,
whole grains and something
chocolate every day. She tries to
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circuit-training classes. Meghan
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friends, it seems more like a mini-
party than a tough workout, which
makes all the difference.
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bushes situated on a beautiful lake. Add regular canoeing, cross country
skiing in the winter and 4-mile walksaround the lake and you are looking
at some very well conditioned 70somethings. And they are fortunate totake no prescription medications.
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plays a major role in their lives. Homecooking has always been a mainstay
in the Herkes family culture. Neilsfather always said, Pay the grocer
or pay the doctor. Sage advice froma man practicing this lifestyle a full
century ago. Cooking and preparingyour own food allows you to use fresh
ingredients, experiment with greatseasonings and control things like
sodium and sugar content says Marilyn.
If you read the package labels on mostprocessed foods, the amount of salt
and preservatives are scary. We still goout occasionally to enjoy a burger or
take advantage of being served food ina restaurant. We just dont make it a
regular weekly ritual.Too busy to cook? Marilyn says it
really only takes a few extra minutesto prepare many dishes from scratch.
A little effort spent pre-planninghelps make things go a lot smoother.
This advice has been instilled in their
son,Scott, who has four children andhas a very busy lifestyle. Scott andhis wife Karen still manage to cookfamily dinners every evening after
work. Scott enjoys doing the majorityof the cooking and says it only takes
about half an hour of prep time eachevening to make great fresh dinners.
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