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Cover Story - Scrub’s Elite
Heart of the Matter : 10 Ways to Protect your heart
Too Old for Immunizations? Never!
Helping Women Stay Healthy
Commit to Be Fit
Change Your Life with CPAP
Porch Swings and Prayer
Center Spread: Benjamin Russel Hospital
Kids Korner: Rules of the Road
Emotional Well-Being
Fun & Games: Word Search
Depression Prevention
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he Beltone Company has beenaround for a good while, since 1940,
to be exact, and has always been on the cutting edge of hearing instrument science.In Alabama and Mississippi, the Hames and Hendon families have opened andmaintained more than twenty Beltone hearing centers.
Hal Hames is an audio prosthologist,(someone who is a trained expert in match-ing the right device to the ear and life of acustomer,) his daughter Michelle is a Dr. of Audiology, and his wife, Linda, daughterLesley Hendon, and son-in-law Jake Hendon all work together to make the Beltone Audiology facilities the premierhearing instrument science centers in theSoutheast. Together they have decades ofexperience in the hearing industry. Anotherreason to choose Beltone is both theirlongevity in the market and the quality oftheir products. Beltone started in Chicagoover 70 years ago with a friend successfullyhelping a friend, and remained familyowned at the corporate level until 15 yearsago. “They are not the oldest, but are one of the longest standing,” said Lesley.Beltone has continued to lead the way,
both with technological advances and witheducating their clients.
It used to be that “hearing aids” were noticeable, bulky, had feed back, (how wellI remember my dad turning his up anddown constantly,) couldn’t handle anymoisture, and the range of hearing wasoften both distorted and limited. Severaltypes of hearing situations used to be mostchallenging, such as restaurants, being out-doors, talking on the phone, or watchingTV without annoying those watching withyou because the volume was turned up toohigh. Now there is what is known as theTRUE technology, a genuine breakthrough.
The Beltone True series features multipledirectional microphones, the ability for themicrophones to change modes, a feedbackeraser, wind noise reduction system, and a number of wireless accessories. The personal wireless network system makes itpossible to link to the TV, the TV remotecontrol, your cell phone, and other audiosources. Now the rest of your family can listen to a program with the volume at acomfortable level for them, and the wirelessdevice will adjust yours accordingly.
In addition, Beltone TRUE has the bestanti-whistling system in the business. It features a number of models, some ofwhich are barely visible. For clients whohave need of a hearing aid that fits behindthe ear, there is the TURN system. It hasthe ability to suppress certain unpleasant oroverly loud sounds. Additionally, it helpswith hearing conversations rather thanbackground noises like refrigerators or fans.It also features a “telecoil,” for use withtelephone conversations. Regarding education as it applies to defining hearingloss, I learned some things to look out for.
You may be experiencing hearing loss if:• People seem to mumble more frequently
• You experience ringing in your ears
• You often ask people to repeat themselves
• Your family complains that you play the radio
or TV too loudly
• You no longer hear normal household sounds like
a dripping faucet or a doorbell
• You have difficulty understanding conversations
in crowds in groups, crowds, or one-on-one
• Phone conversations become increasingly difficult,
as is hearing when someone’s back is turned
toward you
• You speak too loudly
www.beltoneaudiology.com
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you had walked into a scrub store as recently as fiveyears ago, it would have been difficult to fathom the
path scrubs would take over the next few years. Since thedays of the traditional v-neck top and drawstring pant,scrubs have experienced a dramatic leap forward with regard to both fashion and function. This long overduetransformation has been received with open arms by thehealthcare industry, one of the fastest growing segments of our economy.
Scrubs Elite (located in the Parkland Shopping center in Jasper, AL) has embraced this transformation, and isproud to offer the largest, most diverse selection of scrubsin West Alabama. The business was founded by Kay Vinsonin Tupelo, MS in 2008. Although she initially ran the business herself, Kay quickly realized she would need additional help to achieve her goal in expanding the business. Over the next year, both her two sons and herhusband began helping with the business, and Scrubs Elite became a true family affair.
Since that time, Scrubs Elite has grown from a single2,000 square foot store into a multi-store company featuring stores in Tupelo and Corinth, Mississippi, as well as Tuscumbia, Florence, and Jasper, Alabama. The fivestores encompass just over 30,000 square feet of floor space(10,000 in Tupelo, 5,000 in Corinth, 5,000 in Tuscumbia,5,000 in Florence, and 5,500 in Jasper) and the companyremains family owned and operated.
More impressive than the floor space, however, is the diversity and breadth of the products featured within thestores. With so many different brands on the market today,it would not be practical to stock them all. Thus, ScrubsElite features a cross-section of the market that includesaround ten brands of scrubs. These brands include (but arenot limited to) Koi, Grey’s Anatomy, NRG, Jockey, Urbane
Ultimate, MedCouture, White Cross, Landau, & Scrub-Zone. These different brands vary with regard to fabriccontent, fit, size range, color, durability, and price point.
“What we have noticed,” says Adam Vinson, “is that practically every customer we serve has a different need.Whether a customer is looking for something in a highquality fabric that will last for years, or something inexpensive that she may get bleach all over the next day, we really do have something for everyone (including men).We stock regular, petite, and tall lengths in all our pants, aswell as sizes ranging from XXS to 5X in a variety of brands.We also stock the same brands in all five of our stores, so ifwe do happen to be out of a particular size, we can usuallyhave the garment in the hands of our customer within acouple of days. We have also chosen brands with proventrack records in the areas of product availability, consistentfit, and value. We strive to carry only brands that maintainample stock levels in their warehouses so that our customerscan walk out of our stores with the products they wantwhen they want them. In addition to scrubs, we also carry a diverse selection of shoes in which we feature the brandsAlegria & Sanita. Both brands are characterized by exceptional support and comfort, and are great for womenwho spend long hours on their feet.”
When one considers the wide array of brands and styleshe/she can find at Scrubs Elite, it is definitely an excitingtime to be wearing scrubs in the Birmingham area.
If
“We have also chosen brands with proven track records in the areas of product availability, consistent fit, and value.”
(205) 387-8778
731 Highway 78 West, Jasper, AL 35501
www.scrubselite.com Find us on Facebook
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1} Grill a steak. You may think it’s bad for your heart,but you’d be wrong. Beef contains immunity-boosting selenium as well as homocysteine-lowering B vitamins.And up to 50 percent of the fat is theheart-healthy monounsaturated variety.
2} Watch a scary movie.Anything that causes your heart torace—slasher flicks, a good book, evenbeing in love—also makes your heartstronger, according to researchers atBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Upsetting the rhythm once in a while islike hitting your heart’s reset button,which helps it keep on ticking.
3} Run indoors on hazy days.Researchers in Finland found that exercising outside on hot, hazy dayswhen air pollution is at its worst cancut the supply of oxygen in the blood,making it more likely to clot.
4} Tell your wife to butt out.Or you may leave her—in a hearse. Researchers in Greece found that individuals who were exposed to cigarette smoke for just 30 minutesthree times a week had a 26 percentgreater risk of developing heart diseasethan people who rarely encounteredsecondhand smoke.
5} Dive in the pool.U.K. researchers found that men whoburn just 50 calories a day in strenuousactivities like swimming and hiking are62 percent less likely to die of heart disease than men who burn nearlyseven times as many calories — 340 perday — during less active pursuits likewalking and golfing.
6} Fight cholesterol with fat.A group of 17 Australian men with
high cholesterol swapped macadamianuts for 15 percent of the calories intheir diets, and their total cholesteroldropped by between 3 and 5 percent,while their HDL (good) cholesterolrose by nearly 8 percent.
7} Bike away the blues.Men who are suffering from depressionare more than twice as likely to develop heart disease as guys whoaren’t depressed. So c’mon, get happy.In a trial of 150 men and women, Duke researchers found that after just three months of treatment, antidepressants and exercise wereequally effective at relieving almost all symptoms of depression.
8} Meditate 20 minutes a day.According to Thomas Jefferson Univer-sity researchers, this daily downtimemay reduce your anxiety and depres-sion by more than 25 percent. Andthat’s important, since a University ofFlorida study found that patients withcoronary artery disease who had themost mental stress were three timesmore likely to die during the period ofthe study than those with the least stress.
9} Buy a punching bag.A Harvard study found that men whoexpress their anger have half the risk ofheart disease compared with men whointernalize it.
10} Take aspirin.Researchers at the University of NorthCarolina found that regular aspirinconsumption cut the risk of coronaryheart disease by 28 percent in peoplewho had never had a heart attack orstroke, but were at heightened risk.
So what are you doing to protect your heart?
Most guys leave that job up to their rib cage.
After all, your heart feels fine. And, really, it’s
out of your hands, isn’t it? In a few words: No,
you ignorant 911-caller-in-waiting. Half of the
men in America are laying down plaque for
that special day when they keel over.
We want to keep you upright, so we
combed thousands of scientific studies to
compile the most important advice you’ll
ever read in this magazine: 10 tips, tricks,
and techniques that will protect you from
the number-one killer of men (and their
wives). Make them part of your life, and you
may just live long enough to see the United
States pay its national debt, the Cubs win
the World Series, and Madonna retire.
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HeartTO PROTECT YOUR
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For maximum impact
on your blood pressure,
take a low dose aspirin
just before bed.
Macadamias are
the best natural source
of monounsaturated fat.
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Roasted Salmon with Maple Glaze Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds salmon, cut into 6 equal-sized fillets1/4 cup maple syrup 1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt1/8 tsp. fresh cracked pepper Fresh mint or parsley for garnish
Directions:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray. In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together the maple syrup, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Heat just until hot and remove from heat. Pour half of the mixture into a small bowl to use for basting, and reserve the rest for later.
Pat the salmon dry. Place skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the salmon with the maple syrup mixture. Bake about 10 minutes, brush again with maple syrup mixture, and bake for another five minutes. Continue to baste and bake untilfish flakes easily, about 20-25 minutes total. Transfer the salmon fillets to plates. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and top with reserved maple syrup mixture. Garnish with mint or parsley and serve immediately.
Recipe obtained from Mayo Clinic online community. Nutritional information follows:Nutritional analysis per servingCalories 314 Total fat 14 g Saturated fat 3 g Monounsaturated fat 5 g Cholesterol 69 mgSodium 152 mg Total Carbohydrate 21 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Protien 25 g
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Too Old for Immunizations?
NEVER!Immunizations are important for everyone, even adults. Over time, some of the resistance to immunizations given as children may fade or become
lessened and adults need to keep up to date on their shot records while keeping up with their children or grandchildren. Also, some immunizations available at this present time were not available to adultswhen they were children. The list below includes a schedule for Birth to Adults. Please see your healthcare provider for any questions concerning your immunizations.
Hepatitis B: Birth, 1-2 mos, 4 mos, 6-18 mos, 19 mos–18 yrs (catch-up doses),
Adults need this vaccine if you have a specific risk factor for Hepatitis B.
DTaP/Tdap: 2 mos, 4 mos, 6 mos, 15-18 mos, 19-23 mos (catch-up), 4-6 yrs,
7-10 yrs (catch-up), 11-12 yrs, 13-18 yrs (catch-up dose), Adults 19 and older, if you are
younger that age 65, are 65+ or have contact with an infant, are a healthcare worker.
Adults need a Td booster every 10 years.
Hib: 2 mos, 4 mos, 6 mos, 12-15 mos, up to 5 yrs (catch-up dose)
Polio: 2 mos, 4 mos, 6-18 mos, 19-23 mos (catch up) 4-6 yrs, 7-18 yrs (catch-up)
PCV: 2 mos, 4 mos, 6 mos, 12-15 mos, 18 mos – 5 yrs (catch up dose),
Adults 19 and older, Adults need 1 dose at 65 or older if never vaccinated.
RV: 2 mos, 4 mos, 6 mos,
MMR: 12-15 mos, 18-23 mos (catch up) 4-6 yrs, 7 -18 yrs (catch up),
Adults will need at least 1 dose if you were born in 1957 or later. A second dose may also be needed.
Varicella: 12-15 mos, 18-23 mos (catch up), 4-6 yrs, 7-18 yrs (catch up),
Adults need this vaccine if they have never had chickenpox or were vaccinated and only had 1 dose.
Hepatitis A: 12-15 mos (2 doses given 6mos apart at age 12-23 mos)
4-18 yrs (catch up dose), Adults need this vaccine if they have a risk factor for Hepatitis A.
HPV: 11-26 yrs (doses given over a 6 month period), this vaccine can also be given to men in the
same age range
MCV4: 11-12 yrs, 13-18 yrs (catch-up dose), Adults need this dose if they are going to college and plan to live
in a dorm or have one of several medical conditions. Additional doses may also be needed so contact
your healthcare provider with any questions.
Influenza: 6 mos – 18 yrs, Adults 19 and older (given each fall or winter)
Zoster (Shingles): Adults age 60 years or older
• If you travel outside of the United States, you may need additional vaccines. • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide information to travelers and healthcare
providers on which vaccines are needed for international travel. You may also contact you local health provider or travel clinic.
• Visit CDC’c website: www.cdc.gov for more information in order to prevent illness and injuryduring travel.
References: Retrieved from www.CDC.gov" www.CDC.gov 2/24/2011.
test
Cholesterol Test
Blood Pressure
Diabetes Test
Colorectal Screening
Clinical Breast Exam
Mammogram
Pap Smear
Bone Mineral
Density Test
Sexually transmitted
disease (STD)
screening
WHAt is tHe test For?
Checks for high cholesterol
Checks for high blood pressure
Checks for high blood sugar
Colorectal cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Osteoporosis or low bone density
STDs such as chlamydia,
gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes,
and HIV
HoW oFten/Age
Every 5 years starting at age 20; if abnormal,
follow up with healthcare provider for frequency.
At least once a year and every office visit.
Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure
is higher than 135/80 or if you take medication for
high blood pressure or start at age 45 and have
screenings every 3 years.
Have this test, starting at age 50. If you have
a family history of colorectal cancer, you may
need to be screened earlier.
Check with your healthcare provider.
Should begin at age 20 and be repeated every
three years until age 40; continue annually if you
are over the age of 40.
Beginning at age 40, have a mammogram at least
every 1 to 2 years.
Regular pelvic exams with PAP tests every one to
three years for women who are sexually active to
age 65 or older if history of cervical cancer.
All women 40 yrs old or older who have sustained
a fracture and all women beyond 65 years of age.
Annual gynecologic exam unless
experiencing symptoms.
Helping Women Stay HealthyHaving regular check-ups and health screeningsare important to good health! Health screeningsare tests performed by health care professionalsthat check for diseases or conditions.
By screening regularly, doctors mayidentify diseases early which may makethe disease easier to treat. Many
individuals are not aware of the variousscreening guidelines by different
organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, etc.Sometimes, the information seems so over-whelming that it is difficult to make sense of exactly what one should do. In an effort to better educate individuals, an easy-to-read tablehas been developed listing the various screenings and the usual age at which theyshould occur for women.
*Adapted from womenshealth.gov.
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Alabama is #1! The University of Alabama student-athletesare 2012 National Champions in football, women’s golf,softball and gymnastics; and due to their physical activitiesthey endure to be at the top, they are most deserving.
However, in June of this year, the state of Alabama was alsoranked #1-as the Most Obese Teenage State in the country!Alabama is 4th overall as the Most Obese State in the country for this year. Even though the benefits of physicalexercise continue to be documented, physical education inpublic schools is viewed as an extracurricular activity andphysical education teachers have experienced first handwhen money is tight and/or when there is pressure to improve test scores, physical education is one of the first activities to be cut back or eliminated.
So what do we as grandparents, parents, teachers, coachesand friends do NOW to help each other become more physically active and healthier despite the financial crunch?It’s time for us to set an example and - COMMIT TO BE FIT!Here are some fun, easy, and family-oriented style activitiesyou may want to consider
f I T N E S S f A C T O R
• GO TO A PARK near you and teach your grandchild to
skip a rock. Yes, this is physical activity because you have
to walk to and from your car; bend over and pick up rocks
and then use you upper body to skip. Do this for about an
hour and you will know that evening you really did do
exercise—and made memories.
• KIDS NEED TO DO WHAT WE DID AS KIDS: climb
trees; jump on trampolines; swim; play whiffle ball;
mow the yard, rake leaves and pick up sticks; swing;
ride bikes. Please don’t stay inside and play video
games and watch Gumball! Go play on a playground.
• WALK fOR 30 MINuTES 5 TIMES A WEEK; around your
neighborhood; in the mall; around your high school track;
at work during lunch.
• GARDENING is a great way to stay physically active.
Plant a vegetable garden and reap the benefits of healthy
eating, physical activity and family fun watching the
veggies grow.
• JOIN A fITNESS CLuB in your area. Many churches
now have facilities where you can workout, walk, or shoot
basketball at no charge.
• TAKE A SuNDAY DRIVE to an Alabama State Park!
Mt. Cheaha, Tannehill State Park, Oak Mountain State
Park, Gulf Shores State Park, and Guntersville State Park
are just a few of the awesome parks we have in this state.
Take full advantage of them.
• BuCKET LIST. One of my personal Bucket List items is
to bike the Chief Ladiga Trail in East Alabama and into West
Georgia. Make a Bucket List for you and your family and
begin checking them off one by one.
7 Fun Activities
mike vest
“Listed are just a few memory joggers;
and I am sure you can think of many other
fun ways to begin your journey to COMMIT
TO BE FIT!”
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he diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea maysound fake, but it’s a very real problem affectingmillions of Americans. Most of those who sufferfrom it never realize they have sleep apnea, and
they never know that so many health problems stemfrom it, and it’s easily treatable!
The main treatment for those who periodically stopbreathing in their sleep is a CPAP machine; CPAPstands for continuous positive airway pressure. This machine blows air into your nose (and mouth, if yousleep with your mouth open), acting as a splint to keepyour airway from collapsing in your sleep when yourmuscles are relaxed. This allows the sleeper to breathenormally all through the night, getting restorative, refreshing sleep. For many people, it’s an almost-magicbox that changes their life.
One of my college friends always seemed to be tired. He fell asleep while watching TV and had no idea. Healways seemed to be overly stressed, and he would wakeup feeling unrefreshed. Because of my experience withmy business, I immediately suspected he had sleepapnea. I just knew that I could improve the quality oflife for my high-strung, skinny friend. The test provedthat he had sleep apnea! He had a physician prescribe anauto-titrating CPAP machine and began using it. Rightaway he felt better. He started getting more restorativesleep, feeling sharper in sales meetings, and coping withthe stresses of everyday life better. He now wakes upfeeling rested and ready to take on the day.
Through the years, we’ve helped people not only withtheir sleep problems, but the other problems sleepapnea can cause or contribute to, including headaches,memory loss, falling asleep when not trying to (evendriving!), constantly feeling tired, high blood pressure,weight gain, diabetes, depression, stroke, Alzheimer’s,and more.
If you or a loved one (or a friend you’re camping with)may have sleep apnea, it’s essential to get tested beforeany further health problems develop or get worse. Most
people never know they have it, but are told by a spouseor friend that they stop breathing at night. Signs thatsomeone may have sleep apnea include pauses in breathwhile sleeping followed by gasps for air. It’s often heardwith snorers, but sleep apnea and snoring do not alwaysgo hand in hand. Sleep apnea sufferers gulp air, jerk,snort, and wake up in order to get air they’re being deprived of when their airway collapses. They and theirbed partner both suffer. It is estimated that 200 millionpeople in America have sleep apnea; that’s a lot of folkswho could be helped by CPAP therapy!
Our quality of life increases when we sleep properly, because sleep is essential to replenish and energize us.Don’t wait too long to get sleep apnea checked out, or even to talk to a CPAP professional to get more information. Your health may count on it.
by James Lee, owner, Neighborhood CPAP: Sleep Apnea Superstore
2957 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL
Phone (205) 358-8723
www.neighborhoodcpap.com
Sleep Apnea SuperstoreNeighborhood CPAP has Alabama’s largest selection
of CPAP machines, supplies and accessories.
Sleep Apnea Superstore
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call 205.358.8723
Our goal is
100% satisfaction
• Specializing in sleep apnea and CPAP equipment.
• Large selection!
• We take the time to make sure that the mask is
the right fit for each patient.
• If a mask doesn’t work for you, just bring it back,
and we will try something else!
Change Your Life with CPAPT
Most people never know they have it,
but are told by a spouse or friend that
they stop breathing at night.
Porch Swings and PrayerCountry music singer Kellie Pickler has a song on herfirst album entitled “My Angel.” The song pays tributeto her deceased grandmother who raised her. There’s aline in the song that goes something like this…“on thefront porch in that old blue swing, you would sit and we would sing Amazing Grace and Jesus Loves Me…”The album came out several years ago and I rememberlistening to the song with my cousins Rhonda, Sherry,and Diane. We all just sat there in tears thinking aboutBertie Mae, our grandmother.
Autumn takes me back to the days when Bertie Maeloved to venture out to the front porch. She loved itwhen the season began to change and the air was cooler.As the school bus dropped us off each day, she would be perched there, legs crossed, swinging back and forthand whistling a familiar tune. We always had to stop and tell her about our day. She was our symbol ofhome. She had this amazing ability to calm everything.She was the constant spiritual influence in the lives ofeach member of our family. I spent countless hours in“therapy” in that swing beside her. In my younger dayswhen I was struggling with a test or a school bully to my adult days of career worries and love lost, she alwayshad inspiring words.
One of the most memorable and heart wrenching nightsI remember is when my first cousin Tim was killed inmotorcycle accident. We were both 15 at the time. Several family members were at a community meeting in Roy Webb fighting the board of education to keep the small elementary school open when we got the newsof the tragic accident. We rushed home to Bertie Mae.My uncle had already delivered the news. I ran towardher porch but he held up his hand to stop us. She wassitting in the porch swing in the dark alone, he stood
on the steps nearby, giving her privacy. I asked what she was doing and she simply replied, “I am praying,Sugar.” Looking back there are so many times I walkedup and found her in that swing with her eyes closed. We used to tease her about napping in the swing, but I realize most of the time she was deep in conversationwith the Lord.
Anytime there was an illness or a tragedy in our family I was worried about her. This just demonstrates my inexperience with faith. She was always okay. She hadGod on her side. She always calmed me when I was in one of my high strung panic stages by telling me “The Lord’s gonna take care of me.” As I have maturedin my faith and spirituality I understand that connectionand appreciate her convictions. She was exactly right.She didn’t leave this earth until God was ready for herand that’s just the way it works. There was no need to worry.
Several years ago I was walking through Lowe’s and Ispotted a beautiful white porch swing. It was perfect. It reminded me so much of the swing she had. I boughtit and put it on my front porch. It was cooler weather at the time and I was particularly missing her and goingthrough a hard time emotionally. I used to take a blanket and go out on the porch, sit on my steps, wrapup and stare at that swing. As I prayed, I could just see her sitting there, counseling me. I found a lot ofcomfort there and over time it really improved my prayerlife. I moved from that house and my best friend is nowusing the swing, but I go by often and sit a spell and it brings back wonderful memories and offers great comfort like the kind that only comes from above.Thank God for extraordinary people like Bertie Mae and the outstanding Christian lives they lead.
— from the book Porch Swings and Prayer, Rob Goodwin12 Healthy Horizons
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THE SUBJECT OF STRESS is one that can be interpreted and discussed in different ways. There is no “one way” to analyze stress. It can be good or bad - having positive benefits or negative consequences.Stress can be a tool to motivate and compel us to actionor a negative influence that is detrimental to our health.The bottom line to success or failure in dealing withstress is the simple matter of how we react to it.
Regardless of where the stress originates, or what thecauses may be, the important thing for all of us as individuals is to learn how to deal with it. “Casting allyour care upon him, for he cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:7).The cure for care is casting! Casting it upon the Lord.Christians should be, generally speaking, the most relaxed people on earth. The Lord promises that Hewill strengthen us if we “wait” on Him: “He givethpower to the faint; and to them that have no might heincreaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and beweary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But theythat wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint”(Isa. 40:29-31). This is the proper form of relaxation
when dealing with problematic and stressful situations.
By waiting on the Lord, we learn what is important and what is not. One of the best ways to deal with stress is to be preoccupied with the Lord’s work. The Christian has “died” to the passions of the world and now lives through his resurrection with Christ (Colossians 3:1-3; Romans 6:3-5). Everything, then, should be viewed as it relates to Christ. Christ takes the stressful burdens upon Himself if we will come to Him with our problems. Give your heart to Jesus, slow down, and relax! “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be ofgood cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Remedy for StressRichard O’Connor
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When your teen gets a driver’s license, it’s important to setsome rules of the road beyond the relevant driving laws. Byclearly defining your expectations before you hand over thecar keys, you’ll reduce the risk of frustrating conflicts, costlycrashes and other problems. What’s more, you’ll feel moreconfident about your teen’s safety.
“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that adriving contract be signed between parents and their childwhen a teen is first learning to drive,” said Dr. Kathy Monroe,Emergency Medicine physician at Children’s of Alabama.“These are great tools because they initiate important topicsto talk about before the car keys are relinquished.”
The rules you establish may cover a wide range of factorssuch as seatbelts, passengers, curfews, and dealing with distractions like cell phones. Try to involve your teen in the process of creating the rules and consequences. Thiseliminates gray areas and stresses that you take the rules seriously and your teen should too.
Texting and Driving
Inattentive driving is becoming more of a problem as people“multitask” by talking on the phone, texting or checkingmessages as they drive.
When people text while behind the wheel, they’re focusingtheir attention — and often their eyes — on something otherthan the road. In fact, driving while texting can be more dan-gerous than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The problem is multitasking. The human brain just isn’t capable of doing several things at once and giving full attention to all of them. So you can get into some majordanger if you text in situations that require your full focus.
Nighttime Driving
Ease teens into driving after dark. While many states’ provisional licenses don’t require teens to be home untilmidnight, you might want to set an earlier curfew, then extend it as you see fit. Driving at night is even more dangerous for new drivers.
Speeding
Make sure that your teen driver understands the consequencesof speeding — how it can lead to potential deadly crashes,costly tickets, demerit points associated with tickets, and revoked driving privileges. Consider making your youngdriver responsible for paying speeding tickets and any insurance rate hikes they cause.
Seatbelts
Studies show that teens are the least likely age group to wearsafety belts, so it’s important to stress the importance ofwearing them. Make buckling up a rule for your teen and allpassengers. Nearly every state fines drivers and passengers fornot wearing seatbelts, sometimes as much as $200!
Drinking and Driving
Teens should understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol — or getting in the car with someonewho is — can be a fatal mistake. Encourage teens to call for a ride — regardless of the time or whether they’re somewhere off-limits — and promise to withhold punishment and questions.
Weather Conditions
Set ground rules with your teen about which conditions areOK to drive in and which aren’t. Explain that if he or she isdriving and a strong storm starts, it makes sense to pull offthe roadway and wait it out — even if curfew is compromisedbecause of bad weather, safety always comes first.
And from time to time, get in the passenger seat while yourteen drives. This will give you a sense of how comfortable heor she is behind the wheel — and how comfortable you arehanding over the keys. Creating rules for the road now canhelp build a foundation for safe driving that your teen willhave forever.
For more information about this or other health and safety topics,
visit www.childrensal.org.
Rules of The Road
Reiterate to your child that while they are behind the wheel,
the phone needs to be put up completely.
Teens are the least likely age group to wear safety belts
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Friendship is a gift from God. In fact, love for your fellow man is arguably the best quality any person canpossess. I truly believe the relationships we form in thislife are intended to teach us the true meaning of eternallove. The Father wants us to long to be with Him andenjoy everlasting life, but He knows we are human andthere is only so much faith in the unseen. We can’t seeHim, but we can see our loved ones in the flesh.
When someone we love dies, we always say that we longto be with them in Heaven. I firmly believe we will bereunited in glory and we will know each other. Thelove we share on this earth will be magnified in paradise.Relationships are practice for eternity. Whether it’s aromantic relationship, or simply a friendly relationship,the journey we take with another person can change ourlives. I am thankful for those who have shaped my life.I dedicate this entry to all of my friends.
Today I had the opportunity to work with ten beautifulfriends who either suffer from depression or have aloved one who does. It’s a new program at our churchcalled “Emotional Well-being.” Before anyone arrivedat the building this morning, I sat in the dim light andsaid a prayer on behalf of the congregation and thework we are doing at the Ohatchee Church of Christ. I prayed that the Lord would bless each one of us and empower us to be open with one another.
He delivered!
We spent about two hours talking about personal struggles with the loss of loved ones, physical illnesses,childhood problems, divorce, and several other causes of depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses. The goal was to create an environment whereno judgment exists and each person can share their painand seek encouragement and healing. I was moved bythe comments from my brothers and sisters. We were in complete agreement that no more would we beashamed of our plight.
There are three commitments I believe we have to make in order to conquer emotional issues:
The first is pray about it. Take everything to God inprayer. I used to make excuses and say that I just hurttoo much to pray. I also felt that I was not worthy ofGod’s help because my faith seemed to be slipping.What I had to realize is that God wants me to turn tohim in my hour of need. As a Christian, I finally con-formed. There is nothing in life I can accomplish oreven want to accomplish that I don’t take to Him first.I am one of those guys who tries to track everything Ido, so I write it down. I have a daily prayer journal andI write down my feelings, desires, needs, etc. God is thefirst person I go to before my best friend, family, etc.
The second commitment is talk about it. I will never makethe mistake again of bottling it up inside. It almost cost me my life several years ago. Hiding from yourproblems will only make them worse. True friends are
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there to listen even if they can’t do anything to helpyou. Once I have told my thoughts to God, I can tellthem to anyone. I am no longer ashamed to say I can’talways control my emotions. I refuse to allow society to dictate how I live my life. I encourage anyone whosuffers from depression or related illnesses to confide in your friends and family. It assigns accountability toyourself for your own actions. It can keep you alive. In addition to talking, you will find yourself actually listening. In the emotional well-being workshop we each were able to gain tips on handling certain situations and realize that we were not alone.
The final commitment is be about it, which means do something. Don’t be idle. Be about it. Get out andmake something happen. Go to the doctor. Get someexercise. Read about it online and find out what you
need to do. Most people find medication to be helpful.The most important thing to remember about takingmedication for depression or related illnesses is that we are all different. What works for someone else’schemical imbalance may not work the same for yours.Also, there is a need for trial and error. Our bodies arealways changing and if one medication does not work,another one will. You have to take control just as if itwas a physical illness. You have to manage it exactly the same. Please do not be sedentary when dealingwith mental illness. Mental illness is no respecter ofpersons. It happens to men, women, and children of all races and nationalities.
Philippians 2:2 says “Agree with each other. Love eachother. Be deep spiritual friends.” God instructs us toreach out to one another in an effort to prepare us foreternal love and eternal life. We need to make every effort to be great friends with one another. Smallthoughtful acts of kindness are more important thangrand gestures. Friendship is built on equality and caring for one another. I encourage everyone to cultivate circles of friends to walk with you along thisjourney of life. It’s been a good day!
True friends are there tolisten even if they can’t
do anything to help you.
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ccording to the National Institute of
Mental Illness (NIMH), more than 50
percent of the U.S. population will suffer
from a mental health problem at some point
in their lifetime. The most common mental
health problem is depression; 17 percent
of the U.S. population will suffer from
depression at some point in their lifetime.
Depression can be a very debilitating illness
that affects thoughts, emotions and behavior.
Anyone can suffer from depression; it does
not differentiate age, gender, race, or
economic status. Approximately 15 million
American adults or about 8 percent of the
U.S. population age 18 and older are af-
fected by depression in a given year.
Women are twice as likely to suffer from
depression as men, and about 12 percent
of all women will have clinical depression
over their lifetime. The average age of onset
is about 40 years, with 50 percent of all
patients having an onset between the ages
of 20 and 50, and it can begin in childhood
or in old age. It occurs most often in
persons who do not have close interpersonal
relationships, for example, those who are
divorced or separate.
Irrespective of what one is going through in
life; for example, all of us experience failure,
illness, death of a loved one, fights and
arguments, separation, abandonment,
disrespect, etc., at some point in time, one
must not let it affect oneself beyond a certain
point. Most of these experiences are
extremely sorrowful, humiliating, and sad,
but one must learn to cultivate the habit of
moving on.
A person with depression may experience
overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability
or tension, a loss of energy, fatigue, loss of
interest in things once enjoyed, hopeless-
ness, helplessness, inability to feel pleasure,
feelings of guilt, difficulty concentrating,
changes in appetite and weight, memory
deficits, changes in sleep and activity,
problems thinking and making decisions,
and recurring thoughts of death or suicide.
Depression is most often the result of a
combination of events or circumstances.
t is not just in your mind and is related to
physical changes in the body and brain that
cause chemical imbalances that affect the
signals between the brain and nerves.
Some common elements in developing
depression include: family history, trauma
and stress, low self-esteem, illness or
medical conditions, and psychological
conditions such as eating disorders,
schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, or
substance abuse.
Prevention of depression is better than cure.
Coping skills and a healthy lifestyle may be
very effective in preventing depression.
These may include sticking to a balanced
diet, sleeping well, thinking positively,
keeping oneself occupied and engaged as
much as possible.
Research studies have confirmed that
certain chemicals imbalances, such as
serotonin, are responsible for depression
and it has also been established that
serotonin can be produced with regular
exercise. Therefore, a natural and simple
way to prevent depression is to commit
to an exercise program. Any form of
exercise, be it dance, yoga, or other physical
activity, will help relax and de-stress a
person by increasing the amount of mood-
elevating chemical transmitters in the human
brain. Exercise helps release endorphins
which relax muscles, reduce stress, and
induce sleep. Therefore, by exercising
regularly, one is reducing the risk of
depression.
Nutrition is another critical, but often
overlooked, component of depression
prevention. Health is wealth – simply
but extremely true! Overeating, starving,
and eating irregularly are bad habits that
influence and affect the body. Our lives are
often so busy that we forget to take care of
ourselves. Drinking enough water every day
and eating at least two helpings of fresh
vegetable helps keep the physical body
nourished with adequate minerals and
vitamins.
Stay involved with family and friends.
Research shows that people benefit from
sharing joys and sorrows with others.
Mind-body techniques help alleviate
stress and increase mood. Yoga, Tai Chi,
meditation, progressive muscle relaxation,
deep breathing and acupuncture may all
help you to cope with stress.
Keeping oneself occupied is another
important part of depression prevention.
An idle man’s mind is a devil’s workshop!
The human brain, with its extraordinary
network of neurons and neurotransmitters,
can race at the speed of light or even faster.
Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure
that this clever mind is occupied and always
entertains only creative, productive, and
positive thoughts as far as possible.
Developing new hobbies, such as solving
crosswords or Sudoku puzzles, listening
to music, dancing or aerobics are all
ways to de-stress. Engaging in positive
physical and mental activities ensures that
one doesn’t slip into the abyss of darkness –
this is critical for depression prevention.
We all are aware of the fact that there is a
wonderful and beautiful world out there that
is waiting to be explored, so get up and get
going. Move on, or else one will certainly
invite trouble in the form of negative feelings,
emotions, and depression. Keeping busy
helps prevent depression.
These are some simple and important ways
one can prevent depression before it really
sets in. After all, depression prevention is
always better than trying to overcome the
condition after it becomes full-blown.
If you have questions or if you feel you
may be depressed, talk with your personal
physician or contact the local mental health
center. Veterans may contact a local VA
Clinic or VA Medical Center. The National
Association of Mental Illness website has an
abundance of information on mental illness.
Judith Kay Morris,
RN, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Depression Prevention through Healthy Living
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