is your child too sick

for school?

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like Family When you have your baby at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale’s Birthing Center, you’ll become so connected to our staff, they become like family.

The Memorial Hospital OB nurses are devoted to you and your baby. Most of them are mothers, too, so they know what you are going through. Their expertise in both medical and emotional needs is why more doctors trust them. Loving what they do is what adds that priceless experience to your special day.

One more reason Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is the place to have a baby.

Planning for your special moment?We welcome your family to ours.

Find a Physician Near You

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FEATURES

6C L I N I C A L U P D AT EDr. Robot? Your next procedure could be done with a technology more dexterous than the human hand.

10H E A LT H Y L I V I N GGreat health from A to Z 26 tips to get you on your way to feeling better, living longer and being more wellness-savvy

18 C L I N I C A L U P D AT E10 years of heart SIH celebrates a decade of superb cardiac care

26L I F E S T Y L E I S S U E SHow healthy is your sleep?Take this quiz to find your ‘slumber number’—then fix what ails your sleep routine.

30E S C A P E STrips for 3 tastes For every passion there’s a destination. Here’s a tempting trio.

DEPARTMENTS

2 W E L C O M E L E T T E R

3B E T T E R C A R ETake your medicine—rightSeven ways to avoid mistakes

4B E T T E R C A R E Lifesaving clues from the past Protect your future health with a medical family tree.

5P H Y S I C I A N P R O F I L EWell-traveled doctor New to the area, an ear, nose and throat specialist brings a world of expertise.

9S M A R T M E D I C I N ECARE when you need it If your doctor is unavailable, PromptCare can treat you right away.

3022C A R E F O R K I D SIs your child too sick for school? 5 guidelines for answering a question parents often face

23C A R E F O R K I D SProtect your young athlete 6 tips to safeguard children who play sports

24 C A R D I A C C A R E5 secret weapons for heart health Studies suggest simple (but not obvious) ways to help keep your ticker strong.

34F O U N D AT I O N F O C U SRecent events to remember A golf tournament, a wine-filled evening and a motorcycle run—all for a good cause.

35F L A S HCancer star survivors SouthernIllinois Healthcare Cancer Institute honors 2011’s Survivor of the Year.

36G L O R I O U S F O O DGoing with the grain Seven distinctive types of rice promise to give your side dishes extra kick.

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welcome letter

In thIs Issue of Southern IllInoIS health & lIfe,

Southern Illinois Healthcare celebrates a significant milestone in

our effort to provide superior care to our patients: “10 Years of

Heart.” this phrase conjures up many images for the thousands

of patients whose lives have been saved by our cardiothoracic

surgeons, cardiologists, nurses and staff over the last decade. For

our organization, the passion and commitment from these indi-

viduals across our system—Herrin Hospital, memorial Hospital

of carbondale and St. Joseph memorial Hospital in murphys-

boro—have garnered national accolades and honors, putting us

on the same playing field as cardiovascular programs in large

metropolitan areas. read about “10 Years of Heart” on page 18.

You’ll also learn more about a recent innovation at memo-

rial Hospital of carbondale: the latest in robotic surgery. the

da Vinci® surgical system (page 6) allows physicians to perform

minimally invasive procedures that result in reduced pain and

blood loss, minimal complications and reduced recovery time.

I’m also pleased to introduce the well-traveled Dr. Paul Schalch, an

ear, nose and throat specialist, to southern Illinois (page 5).

At the heart of each of these (and our many other) articles

is our commitment to provide you, our friends and neighbors,

with the highest-caliber healthcare possible. It’s an honor and

a privilege to serve you. As always, if you have any questions or

concerns, or suggestions on how we could do things better, please

contact me directly. I am always happy to hear from you.

noting a milestone SIH STAFF

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Take one Teaspoon of cough syrup Three Times

daily. Easy, right? Not always, says John Chaney, registered pharmacist

and director of pharmacy at Herrin Hospital.

“The consequences of taking medicine incorrectly can be very seri-

ous,” he says. And the problem is common even among educated patients.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices estimates that 50 percent of all

patients take the wrong medicines in the wrong doses at the wrong times

in the wrong ways—a fact Chaney says results in 125,000 deaths per year.

Medications can be swallowed, chewed, sipped, injected or applied to

the skin. They come in different dosages, shapes, formats and flavors. And in

many cases, they must be taken not just at certain intervals, but also under

specified conditions, such as with meals or on an empty stomach. Especially

if you’re taking several different ones, it’s easy to slip up.

To get the best performance out of your medications, Chaney offers

seven suggestions:

1 finish your prescripTion. Just because you feel

better after three days doesn’t mean it’s time to stop taking your

medicine. If you don’t complete your entire prescription, your ailment

could flare up again.

2Be precise. Use a medicine cup or dropper to measure

liquids, not a kitchen spoon. Don’t crush or halve tablets unless your

physician or pharmacist says it’s O.K.

3Don’T use oThers’ meDicines. You know this one,

of course, but—really! A drug that’s just right for Aunt Hilda may

trigger dangerous side effects or allergic reactions in you.

4 follow The Dosing scheDule. If you miss a dose,

don’t double up the next day. Taking two hypertension pills at once,

for example, could lower your blood pressure dangerously. If frequent dos-

ing—several times a day, for example—is a problem, ask your physician

if there’s a similar medication you could take just once or twice daily. Buy

pill containers that will hold a week’s supply in compartments labeled for

each day. Keep a daily checklist to keep track of the medications you need

to take. Set an alarm to remind you when it’s time.

5Don’T skimp Because of cosT. If expense is

an obstacle, ask your doctor if there is a generic version of the

medication or a more inexpensive alternative you could take instead.

Skipping dosages to save money can compromise your health.

6Be scrupulous when giving meDicine To chilDren. Don’t administer adult products or any

over-the-counter medication to a child without asking the pediatri-

cian beforehand. Check the concentration of medicines for children; if

you need to give a teaspoonful, don’t reach for the concentrated infant

drops by mistake.

7consulT your pharmacisT. He or she is an excel-

lent resource for any questions you have about your medications,

its dosing schedule and any special instructions about taking it.

misTakes are easier Than you Think. here are seven ways To avoiD Them

take your medicine–RIGHT

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When your physician prescribes a medication, be prepared with questions like these:• “How much do I take?”• “How do I take it?”• “How often do I take it?”• “Could I be allergic to it?”• “What side effects are possible?”• “ What interactions with other

medications might occur?”

Also, make sure your physician has an up-to-date list of all the drugs you are taking—including herbals and over-the-counter preparations—in your medical file.

Ask your doctor…

BETTEr CArE

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better care

SCIENTISTS ARE LEARNING MORE EACh dAy AbOuT ThE ROLE

heredity plays in our health. Doctors put such knowledge to work when-

ever they take a health history, a routine part of a physical exam. they

may ask about family members’ experiences with cancer, heart disease

and other illnesses to help appraise your medical risks.

You can help your doctor treat you more

effectively by finding out all you can about your

family’s medical history.

“Many conditions have a genetic pre-

disposition, so knowing your family history

is important,” says brian Harrison, M.D., a

family practice physician at benton community

Health. “Family history can also help your physi-

cian to choose medication. For some diseases,

if a particular medication works for a family

member, it may work for you as well.

a medical family tree is a good way to keep track if it’s well docu-

mented and the right questions are asked.

It’s easy to get started on your medical family tree. take a blank

sheet of paper and draw a circle for your mother and a square for your

father, with a line between them. From that line downward, draw lines

projecting to you and your siblings—squares for males, circles for

females. enter ages and other data (see “What to Include,” below) with

abbreviations you’ll be able to decipher later. then draw lines upward

from your parents to their parents and record key facts about them,

and add other family members.

to gather data, do some detective work. ask relatives about their

health experience and that of the forebears they recall—a family reunion

is ideal for your research. explain your purpose, and be sensitive to fam-

ily members’ privacy concerns. but you may be surprised at how many

people now understand that even conditions like depression and alco-

holism are medical issues that have an important genetic component.

to protect your health for tomorrow, begin your medical family

tree today.

lifesaving clues

from the pastPROTECT yOuR FuTuRE hEALTh

WITh A MEdICAL FAMILy TREE

4 FALL 2011

If possible, for every relative your medical family tree should show:• gender• age or age at death• national or ethnic background• major health conditions (including obe-

sity), especially diseases that caused death

• key lifestyle facts such as “heavy smoker”

• any birth defects

Finding Facts IN STATE RECORdS

Illinois state death certificates may help you locate “cause of death” information for deceased family members. Visit idph.state.il.us to get started. Here you’ll find the paperwork you need to fill out in order to obtain a copy of the record. The standard fee for a certified copy is $17.

What to includeBrian

Harrison, M.D.

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PHYSICIAN PROFILE

WHO BETTER THAN PAUL SCHALCH, M.D., TO OBSERVE

the special health problems of southern Illinois? He’s not only a

walking encyclopedia of otolaryngology—ear, nose and throat (ENT)

medicine. He’s also something of a one-man world atlas.

“I’ve got a little bit of everything going on,” he says, noting that

he’s the product of a Swiss father and a Mexican mother. “I cher-

ish my international background.” The Mexico City native has also

studied in Mexico, the United States, Switzerland and Israel, and he’s

fl uent in English, Spanish and German.

Dr. Schalch (rhymes with “chalk”), is certifi ed as a diplomate of

the American Board of Otolaryngology. He arrived in mid-May to

become the otolaryngologist at the Center for Medical Arts in Car-

bondale, where he’s now seeing 50 to 70 patients a week—children as

well as adults.

“We had a list of patients waiting to see us even before I started,”

he reports.

So what has he noticed about Illinois ears, noses and throats?

That nose- and sinus-related problems are what he sees most often

here, he says.

“I think it’s the climate,” he says. “We’re close to nature and very

near the juncture of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. There’s a high

index of humidity. I think all those factors create the perfect scenario

for lots of allergies and sinus-related problems.”

Clearly, when ENT problems develop, Dr. Schalch is the man

to see. He manages patients with the help of Jill Absher, a physician

assistant with extensive ENT experience, and a team of two nurses.

“It’s a very friendly practice,” says the world-traveled doctor.

“We communicate very closely and work together to help our

patients in the best way possible.”

Like all physicians, Dr. Schalch is frequently asked for advice, and

doesn’t mind sharing two of the bits of advice he gives most frequently.

One is about ears.

“A lot of people believe that they have to ‘clean’ their ears,” he says.

“They refer to cerumen, or earwax, as ‘dirt’ that needs to be cleaned out

of the ear canal—but it shouldn’t be.” The earwax is a protective feature

of the ear canal, he explains; trying to remove it can cause problems such

as impaction and may damage the ear canal’s delicate skin. “We try to

encourage people to let the ear clean itself,” he says. “It has its own mecha-

nism to get that earwax out.”

His other frequent counsel? “Get a full head and neck examination at

some point as part of your routine health maintenance,” he says. “People

go to the doctor to have their hearts and lungs checked, but we all also

need a screening head-and-neck examination to identify problems that

may not be obvious or to anticipate situations that are likely to develop.

In either scenario, there may be things we can do to help.”

When he isn’t busy building his practice, Dr. Schalch is working on

his new Carbondale home and trying to keep up with two sons under

age 3—Max and Lucas. His wife, Regina Trevino, just fi nished a stint as an

economics professor at Loyola University in Chicago and is establishing

ties with Southern Illinois University.

The couple is settling happily into the community, which they

admired from the time of their initial visit.

“We really liked the environment, the area and the people, who were

very nice and welcoming to us,” Dr. Schalch says. “It just seemed like the

right place, not just for me, but for my family as well.”

And when it comes to places, he’s a man who knows.

doctor well-traveled NEW TO THE AREA,

AN EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST BRINGS

A WORLD OF EXPERTISE

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clinical update

6 FALL 2011

Your next procedure could be done with a technologY more dexterous than the human hand

Doctor robot?

here a surgeon operates the manual

controls on the da vinci® surgical

system, which for many procedures

makes possible better visualization—

and quicker recovery for the patient.

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7southern illinois health & life

Your next procedure could be done with a technologY more dexterous than the human hand

continued

Doctor robot?

“the da Vinci® has a fast learning curVe, and we

expect that within the next six months, we will

not haVe to refer any of our gynecological

patients out for robotic procedures.”

— Francis h. tsung, m.d.

Top: AmAndA mulch, m.d., And FrAncis h. Tsung, m.d.

Above: gynecologisT sylviA gArwin, m.d., (cenTer) And her colleAgues on

The memoriAl hospiTAl oF cArbondAle dA vinci surgicAl TeAm employ A

sysTem wiTh high-deFiniTion mAgniFicATion ThAT mAkes possible more

precise suTuring—And in mAny cAses A quicker recovery.

memorial hospital of carbondale has

always been a leader in surgical care. Now state-of-the-

art robotic technology is enabling physicians to perform

minimally invasive surgeries with greater dexterity,

visualization and precision.

Memorial Hospital is one of the first health-

care facilities in southern Illinois to acquire the da

Vinci® surgical system. Featuring four spider-like

“arms” and a high-definition 3-D vision system, it’s

controlled by a surgeon who sits in an ergonomi-

cally designed console just feet away from the patient

and moves hand controls resembling video-game

joysticks. Like other minimally invasive surgeries,

robot-assisted surgeries reduce pain and blood loss,

minimize complications, lessen the risk of infection

and reduce recovery time. But they differ in that they allow

doctors to perform more complex procedures that used to be

treated with open surgery.

The hospital is currently using the da Vinci system primar-

ily for gynecological procedures, including total benign vaginal

hysterectomy (removal of a noncancerous uterus usually due to

heavy bleeding), myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids),

diagnostic procedures, female sterilization, ovarian cyst removal

and procedures to enhance fertility, such as the treatment of

blocked fallopian tubes and pelvic adhesions caused by rogue

endometrial tissue.

In January, doctors performed Southern Illinois Health-

care’s first robot-assisted surgery cases. Carterville resident Lisa

Barnett, a registered nurse at Herrin Hospital, was the first can-

didate. The 36-year-old Barnett had been suffering from heavy

menstrual bleeding and chronic pain in her lower abdomen and

pelvic area for the past several years. Gynecologist Sylvia Garwin,

M.D., had tried to alleviate Barnett’s discomfort with medica-

tion, but the pain continued and interfered with her quality of

life. A pelvic ultrasound test revealed that Barnett’s left ovary was

tucked behind her uterus, and perhaps adhered there.

“Lisa was an ideal candidate for a robot-assisted procedure

because even though the ultrasound visualized her pelvic organs,

it couldn’t clearly show us what was causing her pain,” says Dr.

Garwin. “The da Vinci allowed us to perform the surgery as a

minimally invasive procedure instead of having to use a traditional

operation with a large pelvic incision.”

Using the robotic system, doctors position the “arms” inside one-

centimeter-sized keyhole ports. The da Vinci’s EndoWrist® feature

For more inFormationto find out more about da Vinci® robot-assisted surgeries, call the sih call center at 866.744.2468 or visit sih.net.

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clinical update

On the hOrizOn: WhAt’s next For robotic surgery At MeMoriAL hospitAL oF cArbondALeWhile the hospital already uses the da Vinci®

robotic surgical system to treat almost all gyne-cological conditions (see main article), it soon will be used to perform sacrocolpopexy, a treatment for pelvic organ prolapse using a mesh “sling” to anchor the organ to the patient’s pelvic wall. And nearly all of the surgeries for benign hysterectomies will be performed by robots this year. “The da Vinci® has a fast learning curve, and we expect that within the next six months, we will not have to refer any of our gynecological patients out for robotic procedures,” says Francis H. Tsung, M.D., an Ob/Gyn at Memorial Hospital who performs robotic gynecologic surgery. “Robotic sacrocol-popexy is the last piece of the puzzle, which we’ll begin performing in the fall.”

Joella Gossett, a patient of Dr. Tsung’s, suf fered for years from heavy vaginal bleeding, complicated by cervical dysplasia, a precancer-ous condition on the sur face of her cervix. A homemaker with three children, Gossett struggled with intense fatigue every month during her menstrual period to keep up with her active 2-year-old son, Cannon. She chose to stay at home rather than face bleeding “accidents” while out.

“All I wanted to do was lie on the couch, but that was impossible with a young boy,” she says with a laugh.

After discussing several treatment options with Dr. Tsung, Gossett, 42, chose to undergo a robotic hysterectomy in April 2011. During the procedure, Dr. Tsung and his partner, Amanda Mulch, M.D., removed Gossett’s uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. After an overnight stay in Memorial Hospital, she returned home.

“I have had three cesarean sections and laparoscopic surgery but this was by far the easiest and least painful of all of them,” says Gossett.

In fact, says the DuQuoin resident, she felt so good after the surgery that she had to be careful not to overextend herself physically during the first two weeks after her surgery, the typical recuperation period for a robotic hysterectomy.

“Having the surgery enabled me to enjoy a busy summer, filled with swimming, yard work, and many outdoor activities with my children and husband, Rich,” says Gossett. “Four months after the hysterec-tomy, I feel wonderful.”

at the end of each arm enables doctors to carefully move around

inside the abdominal and pelvic areas in ways that a human wrist

could not. they also use tiny pincers attached to the end of the

robot’s arms to move and snip tissue.

the robot’s superb high-definition magnification—10 times

what normal eyes can see—helped dr. Garwin determine that Bar-

nett’s ovary was not adhering to the back of her uterus, but rather

free-floating. it also revealed a small cyst on Barnett’s right ovary

and an inflamed fallopian tube.

“lisa had a lot of adhesions due to endometriosis, and

the robot allowed me to see the area clearly and then move

around the adhesions more fluently than i could have done

using my own hands and traditional instruments,” says dr.

Garwin. “the robot gives us the added bonus of more

precise suturing and better hand control without the risk

of hand tremors.”

dr. Garwin then removed the inflamed right fallopian

tube but was able to leave her ovaries and uterus intact. Once

the operation was over, the doctor used a surgical adhesive to

close the ports. Barnett was able to go home later that day.

“Since then i’ve been pain-free,” says Barnett. “i had no side

effects.” despite the traditional six-week post-op recovery period

that is common with more traditional methods, Barnett was able

to return to work a week later.

OTHeR SpeCIAlTIeS: Urologists, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, general surgeons, otolaryngologists and other physicians at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale are expected to begin using the da Vinci later this year after they complete necessary training.

joella Gossett

felt better

so soon after

her proce-

dure, she says,

that her biG

challenGe was

followinG her

doctor’s

orders to take

it easy for a

while.

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If your doctor Is unavaIlable, PromPtcare can treat you rIght away

does your chIld have an earache that has kePt her

up all night? Or are you suffering from a painful bug bite, a urinary

tract infection, a cold or the flu?

You might see your regular primary care physician for problems

like these. But if that’s not possible—say, if an appointment isn’t

available—and you want help right away, there’s another option. It’s

PromptCare, housed in the Center for Medical Arts in Carbondale.

The center is headed by Clay Travis, M.D., who explains: “You

don’t have to be a patient of CMA to use it.” As long as the center

takes your insurance, he says—and it accepts all major plans—you

should feel free to walk right in.

“We manage simple acute illness,” adds Dr. Travis. “If your prob-

lem carries a risk of loss of life or limb, then the emergency room is

a much better place to be.” Chest pain, shortness of breath, stroke

and major injuries are best managed by physicians in an E.R. because

they’re specially trained in emergency care, with the equipment and

medical treatments readily available to back them up.

But there are many other medical circumstances where the

danger isn’t grave but the need is still immediate. That’s where

PromptCare comes in.

The center is staffed by a team of four providers, with two on

duty at any given time. Extended hours are another benefit, with

care available seven days a week. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

In the course of a typical day, Dr. Travis and his colleagues manage

as many as 90 patients. “Autumn is a busy time, because that’s when kids

go back to school and start sneezing on each other,” says Robert Herzog, a

physician assistant at the center. “The numbers start to tick up then.”

With primary care physicians in relatively short supply in many areas,

resources such as PromptCare are increasingly valuable.

“We offer basic, front-line primary care,” says Herzog, “which comes

in handy when your primary care provider is all booked up—or if you

don’t have a regular provider.”

The center is equipped with X-ray machines and has access to ultra-

sound and computed tomography (CT) imaging during regular business

hours. Dr. Travis and his staff can draw labs, do simple urine tests, test for

the flu and streptococcal infection and treat skin complaints, sprains, sore

throats, poison ivy, colds and flu, insect bites and other everyday torments.

Adults as well as children are treated at the center.

“We cover the spectrum,” says Dr. Travis, “from birth throughout

the lifespan.”

care when you need it

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ZAgreat

health from

to

“A is for Apple” begins mAny kids’ books, while A populAr sAying

credits daily use of this A-fruit with “keeping the doctor away.” But what if all 26 letters

climbed aboard the bandwagon of good health? That question inspired Southern Illinois

Health & Life to do a bit of research into the latest health findings. The result: the good-

health alphabet you’ll find on the next few pages.

Want to feel better, live longer and be more

Wellness-savvy? Here are 26 tips to get you

on your Way!

heAlThy living

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AntioxidAnts: They battle “free radi-

cals” that can damage cells. Consider, for in-

stance, the antioxidant curcumin, which helps

give the spice turmeric (used in many Indian

dishes) its yellow color. Recent research suggests that cur-

cumin has anti-cancer properties and may help prevent

fibroids, painful joints and other ills. (Score one for

Indian Ayurvedic medicine, which has used turmeric

for 4,000 years.) Other antioxidant-rich foods include

beans, berries, apples and artichoke hearts.continued

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Fructose: Is high-

fructose corn syrup re-

ally worse than other sugars? “So

far, research has yielded conflicting

results,” says the Mayo Clinic. The

problem, many experts say, is that this

product is everywhere: The ultra-low

cost and ubiquity of high-fructose corn

syrup may encourage overconsumption

and contribute to obesity. So watch for

it on ingredient lists and go easy!

GerD: Think acid reflux and

heartburn and you’ve got the gist

of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Most adults

have experienced it, but if it becomes excessive or distress-

ing, it’s time to seek help. Left unchecked, chronic GERD can

alter the lining of the esophagus and increase cancer risk.

Lifestyle changes are the simplest preventive: Keep your

weight down, don’t smoke, be sparing with alcohol and spicy

foods, and keep clothes and belts comfortably loose.

Heart: When a heart stops

suddenly, cardiopulmonary

resuscitation (CPR) can often start

it again. A recent study found that

chest compression alone is as effec-

tive as compression plus mouth-

to-mouth resuscitation in reviving

patients with suspected cardiac arrest.

INterNet: Five to 10

percent of Internet users

are overly dependent on the

medium, researchers have found.

With roughly 203 million active

Web users in the U.S., that means

that at least 10 million

people are to

some degree

“hooked”—

thereby risking

eyestrain and miss-

ing beneficial fresh air,

exercise and socializing. Is

it time for your family to institute

computer-free Sundays?

BaD BreatH: Don’t let halitosis—bad breath—

sour your eating, talking and kissing! We all know

that onions, garlic, tobacco and bad oral hygiene can cause

the problem. But if you already avoid these and still suf-

fer, you should know that medications, infec-

tions, gastrointestinal disturbances and

even diets can also be the culprit, the

American Dental Association re-

ports. If you have halitosis and have

had no luck in ditching it yourself,

your dentist can help you explore

possible causes and find a solution.

commuNIty: As our modern lives have grown

busier, the number of Americans who say they lack

close friends has tripled. A recent analysis of 148 studies

involving more than 300,000 people found that those with

the strongest social ties tended to live longer. So pick up

the phone, send that e-mail or even drop by next door for

a visit.

DIaBetes: This condition—which hikes the risk

of life-threatening cardiovascular illness—usually

begins with insulin resistance, a disorder that prevents

the body from fully utilizing the hormone insulin. But

progression to diabetes is not inevitable. Weight loss and

regular physical activity can help delay, prevent or even

reverse diabetes, possibly returning blood glucose levels

to normal. In one diabetes prevention program, lifestyle

changes such as these reduced the risk of diabetes by 58

percent over three years.

exercIse: Not a track

star or a gym rat? Don’t

worry—even regular walk-

ing can have a positive effect

on health. In one study of

previously sedentary adults,

a 12-week program of walk-

ing 10,000 steps daily

significantly improved

post-exercise heart

rate and total cho-

lesterol. It also

had a positive

effect on fitness

and flexibility.

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Jumping rope: Those girls on

the playground were onto something.

This activity is excellent exercise—good

for bone density, aerobic capacity and

coordination, it can pack a wallop of health ben-

efits into a few minutes. Jumping rope nonstop

for 10 minutes at 120 revolutions per minute,

says the Jump Rope Institute, provides the same

benefits as playing two sets of singles tennis or

jogging for 30 minutes. (Neophytes may wish to

begin slowly and build up.)

continued

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Knees: A knee is a terrible thing to waste.

While it’s beneficial to exercise, remember that

if you perform regularly one activity (running, for

example) that puts wear and tear on your knees, ortho-

pedic specialists say you should protect them with cross-

training—switch off to biking or swimming some days,

for example. It’s also important to choose proper foot-

wear and keep your weight under control, because even a

few extra pounds can put dangerous stress on these joints

over time.

Liver: Drugs can cause trouble here, and we don’t

mean just street drugs. A recent study found that

acetaminophen (Tylenol) elevated liver enzymes af-

ter only 10 days’ use at the maximum dosage (4 grams/

day) in nondrinkers. Participants had no symptoms of

liver damage, but the elevated enzymes

indicated that their livers had

been affected.

Music:Want to

get the most out

of your workouts? Load

up your iPod! Many of

us already know that

upbeat tunes make exer-

cise time seem to go faster.

But research also indicates that they help improve

your performance. One study from the University

of Cumbria found that participants who lis-

tened to “fast” or “moderately fast” music

showed significantly higher intensity in

their workouts than those who listened

to “slow” tunes or no music at all. Aim

for songs of at least 120 beats per min-

ute, such as “Born to Run” by Bruce

Springsteen or “Mr. Brightside” by

the Killers, both 150 bpm.

nu t r i t i o n : Getting this right

when you’re not home

has always been a

challenge. Will that

diner grilled-cheese

sandwich put you

over your daily calorie

limit? Now, happily, there are apps—like Lose It!—that

put calorie counts and other nutritional facts as close as

your cell phone.

obesity: Need extra motivation to help your

daughters eat right and stay trim? A recent study

found that obese girls as young as 7 and 8 were devel-

oping breast tissue—probably because body fat produces

hormones. And the additional years of exposure to estro-

gen and progesterone could increase their lifetime risk of

breast cancer.

Pets: Mounting evidence

says your furry friends are

good for you. A Japanese study

found that dog owners were

significantly more active than

petless folk; other research

links having a pet with

reduced heart-disease

risk. Mental

health, too, is

affected—

a study by the

HMO Kaiser Perma-

nente Northwest of 177

people recovering from

serious mental illness

found that pets

helped by provid-

ing emotional support and

“strengthening their sense of

empowerment.”

Quitting: You’ve heard

it before, but it bears repeat-

ing: If you’re still a smoker, kicking

the habit is the best thing you can

do to avert cancer, emphysema and

heart disease and add length and

quality to your life. Then there’s

the money: Smoking a pack a day

burns up at least $2,000 yearly—

that’s a nice vacation. Need help?

Try the Illinois Tobacco Quitline at

866.QUITYES (866.784.8937) or

visit quityes.org.

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Relaxation: The Mayo Clinic says

it “decreases the wear and tear on your

mind and body from the challenges

and hassles of daily life.” By truly

relaxing, you can slow your heart rate, lower blood

pressure, increase blood flow to major muscles,

reduce chronic pain, improve concentration and

reduce anger. Among the best relaxation techniques

is visualization: Picture yourself on a serene beach,

imagining the sound of the waves, the scent of sea

salt, the warmth of the sun. (No sunscreen needed!)continued

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SuperStition: Embarrassed that you can’t go

to a business meeting without your lucky pen? Don’t

be! Now there’s evidence that following such superstitious

“musts” really does enhance performance. In a study, acti-

vating “good luck” with a special ritual—like crossing your

fingers—helped people play golf and unravel anagrams

better and enhance performance on memory and motor-

dexterity tests. Researchers speculate that heeding the

superstition boosted confidence in the task at hand.

tea: Evidence suggests

that green tea can reduce

LDL (“bad”) cholesterol,

burn fat, reduce the risk

of breast and other can-

cers and ease depres-

sion. But tea needn’t be

green to be good for

you—a recent Dutch

study linked regular

black-tea consumption

with reduced stroke risk.

ultraviolet light: Until recently, ultravi-

olet-B light was considered the major skin-cancer

culprit, but we now know that UV-A is also problematic.

Both UV-A and UV-B rays can cause serious skin dam-

age, but SPF (sun protection factor) labels on sunscreens

refer only to UV-B. Happily, some sunscreens do

offer protection against UV-A: Dermatologists

now recommend that you look for products that

contain such ingredients as ecamsule, titanium

dioxide or zinc oxide. Be sure to apply liber-

ally—and often.

vitamin D: It’s not just teeth and

bones that use this bodily building

block—every tissue has a receptor for it. If

you don’t receive an adequate amount of D,

your risk of colon, breast and prostate can-

cers rises, along with blood pressure and the

chances of cardiovascular disease or osteo-

arthritis. Vitamin D is absorbed through the

skin from sunlight. But since too much sun

can be dangerous, many experts recommend

taking a supplement of 1,000 to 2,000 units of

vitamin D daily.

WAtER: We’re about 60

percent water by body

weight, but the amount we

need to drink daily to stay

properly hydrated varies

by individual, weather,

exertion level—and which

expert you ask. “In general,

doctors recommend eight or nine cups” for the

average healthy adult in a temperate climate, says the

Mayo Clinic. And don’t skimp: If your kidneys are

healthy, it’s virtually impossible to drink too much

water, but one study of 17 distance runners found that

even a modest deficit in hydration impaired performance.

X-rayS: While

the radiation you

get in a diagnostic

X-ray is usually not

a cause for concern,

a new study from

Seattle’s Fred Hutchin-

son Cancer Center

suggests it’s prudent to

limit tests to what’s truly

needed. Researchers found that low-dose diagnostic

X-rays did slightly increase chromosome damage—

specifically, “translocations” (rearrangements of chro-

mosome parts), which can slightly increase cancer risk.

When getting a scan (especially for a child) ask if your

hospital aims for “ALARA”—levels “as low as reason-

ably achievable”—in using ionizing radiation.

youtube: Want to get fit but don’t

know where to start? Head to your

computer! Visit Youtube and search

on your area of interest. there,

you’ll find videos on how

to properly hold a ten-

nis racket (youtube.com/

watch?v=2aIQcVZX_ A8),

how to run with correct form

(youtube.com/watch?v=_

UIDErK5ARA), even the

ideal method for brushing

your teeth (youtube.com/

watch?v=1GXQLntalcg)!

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Zzzz’s: Can snoozing keep you

thin? Getting enough sleep does

help. In one study, people who

slept 6 hours a night were 23

percent more likely to be obese than those

who slept 7 or more hours. Those with just 5

hours of slumber were 50 percent more apt

to be obese; for 4-hours-or-less sleepers the

difference was 73 percent. One reason? Hor-

mones. Leptin, which tells your brain to stop

eating, declines in people who sleep fewer

hours, while the hormone ghrelin, which

tells your brain to keep eating, rises as you’re

awake longer.

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10 HEARTYears of

“The staff here is second to none. They do it right and

they do it well. They take pride in these cases because they involve

their friends and their neighbors.” —Kenneth Saum, m.D.

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When Gene Palisch had surGery in February 2001, he probably didn’t think of himself as a pioneer. yet his surgery—the first ever open heart procedure at Memorial hos-pital of carbondale—ushered in a new level of lifesaving care in southern illinois.

in just ten years, cardiac care in the region has gone from a stabilize-and-transport approach to a level of heart care

recognized as one of the nation’s best. since Palisch’s operation, there have been some 2,000 open heart

surgeries performed locally. Plus, countless other procedures from heart catheriza-

tions to placements of pacemakers, angioplasties and more have been

completed, transforming the lives of thousands of area

residents and their families.

“We have grown because we based our work on a very solid foundation—we put patient care first,” says son le, M.d., an interventional cardiologist with Prairie cardiovascular. dr. le has been a part of the southern illinois healthcare–Prairie heart institute collaboration from the near beginning of the program’s inception, and is affectionately known as the “godfather of inter-ventions” at Memorial. “everything we do is for patient care. We want the best outcome and results for our patients.”

A TeAm ApproAchThe heart program is about more than just a hospital or

even a group of facilities. it is a team effort comprising various entities and thousands of people. Together, southern illinois healthcare, Prairie cardiovascular, cardiothoracic surgeons, com-munity hospitals and countless healthcare providers work to bring the best in heart care to the region.

“i think we have recognized that this program is a vital link to the communities we serve,” explains siu health care cardiothoracic surgeon Ken saum, M.d. “We know we have to be the best we can and do what it takes to have a successful heart program. no one can do it by themselves.”

it’s that level of cooperation that makes the program suc-cessful, says one cardiologist.

“Our teamwork is the hallmark of our program and it is very important to share the same vision and mis-

sion. Without that, patients may not get adequate care,” Prairie interventional cardiologist raed

al-dallow, M.d. says.The team buy-in was evident to

Tony capuano, sih system director of cardiovascular services, when he came

to the region two years ago.“i had numerous offers

from across the nation—east coast, chicago and Texas.

i came to southern illinois healthcare

because during my two or

three days of interviews,

everyone

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got it. There were no holes or gaps that I could see; everybody

cared and wanted this program to suc-ceed and be an asset to the community. The

caliber of the program here is one of the best I’ve ever seen.”

Dr. Saum adds it’s the people that make a differ-ence. “The staff here is second to nobody. The staff in the

operating room is my right hand and my left hand, as well. I never doubt them. The team starts there. ICU staff, floor staff,

EMTs—they are all a very special breed. They do it right and they do it well. They take pride in these cases because they involve their friends and their neighbors.”

Small TownS, Big CareIt may surprise some people that one of the nation’s best

heart programs is found in southern Illinois—a region without a major metropolitan area, and one better known for orchards and scenic byways than ORs and bypasses. The quality of this program, however, is no revelation to the professionals responsible for the achievements.

Dr. Al-Dallow says the program, which serves 12 counties, was designed to excel in a rural area.

“We’ve customized our program to overcome the geogra-phy. We go to each community and serve them right where they are—helping these smaller communities provide a level of cardiac care that they cannot provide on their own. We’re able to network the entire area and give the same level of care.”

One example of this outreach includes the Prairie STAT

Heart program, a rapid-transfer program for the most severe and time-sensitive heart attack victims. The collaborative program involves ten community hospitals, emergency medical technicians and a dedi-cated Carbondale-based team. The goal is to stabilize and transport the patient from the community hospital to Memorial, where the physician and dedicated team are waiting to treat the patient im-mediately. In fact, as one of the five fastest programs in the country, STATHeart is saving lives—nearly 400 in just four years.

“These are patients that potentially will not survive without our program,” says coordinator Pam Shadowens. “Even as a medically underserved area, we’re having good outcomes now because this program is available to the smaller communities.”

neighBorS and FriendSCardiologist Marc Shelton, M.D., president of Prairie Car-

diovascular, has seen the southern Illinois program blossom into a first-rate establishment.

“The quality of heart care available in southern Illinois is equal to the quality available in Springfield,” he explains. “Ten years ago Springfield was the hub for heart care; we now have a hub in Carbondale. The kind of care that is widely available in St. Louis or Chicago is available in southern Illinois.”

Being close to home, close to family, neighbors and friends has real benefits, Dr. Saum adds.

“It’s much easier to drive five miles to the hospital instead of 180. It used to be that everyone thought you had to go to the big city to get the big operation; but we do it here and we do it just as well,” he says.

Palisch is an advocate for staying home for treatment.“We have everything to offer here that they have elsewhere.

The most consoling thing we have is that you are home; your friends, your family, are here to support you.”

Another advantage is that patients and caregivers build relationships.

“The patients know their doctors, and that’s very important,” says Prairie cardiologist Nabil Al-Sharif, M.D. “You’re not a stranger to your patients. I see family members of people I’ve seen before, brothers and sisters of patients. It’s very gratifying.”

“We get to know our patients,” adds Jackie Khalil, manager of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. “It’s like they become your family. It’s a privilege to go to the grocery store and have somebody thank you for saving their life. You’ve touched them and they remember you for the rest of their lives.”

In 2001, Gene Palisch, shown here with wife Cindy, had a successful open heart surgery at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

“it is a passion for somebody else, for fellow human beings. i don’t think you can find a word to describe

it—hero probably doesn’t even cover it, they’re above that.” —RICK RUNGE, STATHEART PATIENT

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Passion of ComPassionSouthern Illinois’ heart program is success-

ful not because of facilities or technology, although those things make the work more efficient. And while achievements, recognition and accolades are important, what really matters to patients is the care, concern and compassion that set this program apart.

“They put their faith in us, they trust us. That’s an incredible responsibility,” Jett Crouse of Memorial Hospital of Carbondale’s catheterization lab says.

The gravity is not lost on patients like Rick Runge either. Runge, a Murphysboro resident, suf-fered a heart attack in March 2010.

“I see the dedication,” he says. “I see their calling. I understand that it’s about people. It is a passion for somebody else, for fellow human be-ings. I don’t think you can find a word to describe it—hero probably doesn’t even cover it, they’re above that. They give everything they have every day to somebody else. Before this program, if I had my heart attack, I would not be sitting here today. I would not have survived the helicopter ride to St. Louis.”

a glanCe baCk, a vision for the future

Palisch’s surgery in 2001 was just the beginning.

“Over the last 10 years, the transformation of the cardiovascular services is so exciting,” adds Prairie cardiologist Cesar Coello, M.D.

“In the end, we’re safer liv-ing in southern Illinois because of these changes and I’m very happy to be part of it along with my col-leagues. We’re very proud of seeing that this is not just the accomplish-ment of a few individuals, but is really something that belongs to the whole community.”

Yet, there are plans for the heart program which has already done so much for the region and its residents to do more.

“I’m excited about the future and the services we’ll be offering. We’re building a hybrid operating room with collaboration between the surgeons, car-diologists and the radiologists all work-ing in one suite,” explains Capuano. “That will provide the best care for the patients. It lends itself to collaboration and communication.”

Capuano adds that new proce-dures and technology, including a da Vinci® surgery robot, and other mini-mally invasive techniques are already being ushered into use. Additionally, treatment programs for arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and more prevention efforts are planned.

“Our goal is to surpass any other region,” Dr. Coello says.

WINNING PRAISE

from the eXPerts

• Prairie STATHeart recognized as one of the 5 fastest in the nation (american heart association spring 2011 meeting, Chicago, il)

• A Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospital for Cardiovascular Care, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale (2008, 2009)

• Blue Center of Distinc-tion for Cardiac Care (blue Cross blue shield)

• The region’s first and only accredited chest pain centers at Herrin Hospital & Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

• Silver Award from the American College of Cardiology recognizing care and outcomes for heart attack patients at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

• Mission Lifeline Bronze Award from American Heart Association for the Prairie STATHeart program

• Certification for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Herrin Hospital and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

When Rick Runge had a heart

attack in 2010, he says the fact that

top-quality care was available in

our area saved his life.

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It’s decIsIon tIme. Your chIld must

get ready for the morning school bus, but

he or she is feeling sick. You’re pretty sure it’s

not a serious illness—and you have a busy day

planned. Should you keep the child at home? We

asked Emily Hanson, D.O., a family medicine

specialist at the Medical Arts Clinic in Murphys-

boro for help. These five tips can help you make

the call:

1 KeeP A chIld WIth A FeVer home. If your

child has been running a temperature greater than 100.5 degrees

Fahrenheit, he or she should stay home until fever-free for 24 hours,

without any fever reducing medications such as Tylenol or ibuprofen,

says Dr. Hanson. However, the doctor says some children are extremely

warm sleepers and will have an elevated body temperature if taken very

shortly after waking up. If this is the case, wait about one hour for their

temperature to regulate (without administering any medication). If their

temperature is normal, they get the green light for school.

2trust Your InstIncts. A stuffy nose, a sore throat,

sneezing or even a light cough isn’t an absolute reason to miss

school; many healthy children have seven to 10 colds per year. But, if a

cough is persistent, barky, phlegmy or accompanied by wheezing, Dr.

Hanson says the child should stay home and possibly visit his or her

primary care doctor: “Children should also stay home if they have a

sore throat which is accompanied by swollen glands, fever, headaches

or stomachaches.” Kids meeting this description probably aren’t going

to get much out of school—and they are likely infectious.

3Be more lenIent WIth YounGer KIds.A sick first-grader in tears may trigger a mid-day call from the

school nurse, while an older child may tough it out—and should know

enough not to sneeze on his or her friends. Also, it’s harder for a high

schooler to compensate for a missed day of classwork or extracurricu-

lar activities. However, use common sense, says Dr. Hanson, and heed

the fever rules for all children regardless of age to determine if they are

able to attend school or not.

4heed the sIGns. Depending on the circumstances, one

episode of vomiting may not mandate a day at home. Neither

does a cold in a child with asthma if peak flows are good. But bouts of

vomiting or watery diarrhea, a heavy or frequent cough with mucus,

persistent pain or a widespread rash justify an absence.

5cAll Your PedIAtrIcIAn. You may not be able to talk

with a doctor or nurse in time for your morning decision, but if

your concerns linger, be sure to seek—and follow—medical advice.

Don’t wait until your child misses school to figure out how you’ll handle it. That means:

• KNOW YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SICK-CHILD POLICIES. Do certain con-tagious bugs mean mandatory absence? Will your child need a note when he or she returns?

• HAVE A NETWORK. Is the babysitter or childcare provider prepared to deal with a mild illness? Have you identified friends, neighbors or relatives who can bail you out in an emergency—and agreed to do the same for them?

• DECIDE WHO’S ON DUTY. If one par-ent has to take off work to look after a sick child, will you take turns? Will it depend on whose job duties are more critical that day?

• HAVE A WORK-AT-HOME PLAN. Do you have a home computer on which you can work while you tend to a sick young-ster? Can some work be done on the telephone, or with materials you’ve brought home?

Plan ahead for your youngster’s next sick day

5 GuIdelInes For AnsWerInG A questIon PArents oFten FAce

too sick for school?

is your child

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care for kids

you hear it on the news: young

athletes get hurt—a high school quarterback

collapses on the field, or a middle school short-

stop suffers a concussion. it’s enough to make

parents wonder how to keep kids safe when they

participate in sports.

Jon Humphrey, M.d., caQ-sM, certified

sports medicine specialist and the associate

director for the sports Medicine fellowship for

southern illinois University (siU) school of

Medicine, offers six tips:

uKey activities to age. Until about third grade, an

informal approach that stresses basic skills is more appropriate

in kids’ team sports than an all-out emphasis on victory, because young

children are still developing motor skills. The doctor also says young

children should be given a chance to explore a variety of sports rather

than concentrating heavily on one, because if one sport predominates

or is the sole focus they’re especially vulnerable to injuries caused by

overuse of one joint or limb.

vvisit the PriMary care Physician First. a sports physical is legally required in illinois before students can

participate in interscholastic middle and high school or college sports.

dr. Humphrey says it is also a good idea for younger children to see

their family doctor or pediatrician before participating in recreational

sports. several participation evaluation forms exist to help parents and

their child’s physician review relevant medical history and physical exam

findings. certain conditions require special consideration—for example,

respiratory ailments; preexisting head, bone and soft-tissue injuries; or a

family history of early cardiac illness.

wconsiDer a BaseLine neurocognitive test. This is especially important for high school athletes. as

part of sportsology, a formal collaboration with the certified athletic train-

ers at southern illinois Healthcare’s rehab Unlimited, dr. Humphrey and

his colleagues administer pre-season baseline tests that evaluate several

aspects of brain function that could be affected by a concussion. The

test measures attention, concentration, memory, processing speed and

reaction time. The individual results of these tests can help the physician

later evaluate a head injury and help assess when it’s safe to return to play.

Today, this baseline testing is performed on all high school athletes in

carbondale, carterville, crab orchard and Herrin, not just those involved

in contact sports. Why the change? a golfer could just as easily sustain a

head injury from a blow to the head from a ball or a club.

xchecK out coaches. it’s a good idea to attend

several practices to get a sense of a coach’s capabilities and

training philosophy. Many coaches are well-intended parents without

any formal training. a coach who “is interested in the kids learning

the sport, the basics of competition and teamwork and having fun” is

taking the optimal approach to avoid injury, explains the doctor. But

well-meaning coaches who use punitive strategies can be problematic.

assigning extra running to redirect a child who is acting inappro-

priately is within reason, says dr. Humphrey. “But you should never

punish a child who is trying hard to accomplish something he or she

just might not be good at.”

y insist on ProPer eQuiPMent. check that

your young athlete has the necessary and appropriately fitting

gear—shoulder pads and leg and mouth guards, for example—and

that protective equipment is in good condition and is used properly.

zenForce a sounD Diet. it’s important for kids to

follow a balanced diet, limiting junk good. Before a big game,

they should consume a balance of carbohydrates and protein, but go

easy on salty items and the usually healthy high-fiber foods (which can

cause abdominal cramping), as well as vegetables like cauliflower and

broccoli (which can be gas-producing). Plus, it’s important to start

hydrating the day before the big game. in the summer, dr. Humphrey

says to make sure this involves alternating between water and an

electrolyte solution.

protect your young athlete

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CARDIAC CARE

HOW TO PREVENT HEART DISEASE? WE’VE ALL HEARD THE

classic advice: Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains; go easy on salt

and fatty foods; get exercise; don’t smoke; and watch that cholesterol.

But there’s more. “It can be confusing,” admits Cary Bailey, an acute

care nurse practitioner at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale’s Prairie

Heart Institute, “because it seems every week we hear that something we

thought was good is really bad.” However, research does offer other

simple steps we can take toward heart-attack prevention every day.

Here are fi ve:

1GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP. In one large study,

women who had fi ve hours’ sleep or less per night were 39 percent

more likely to develop coronary heart disease within 10 years than those

who slept for eight hours. Quality of sleep counts too. Breathing prob-

lems such as obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing stops briefl y

many times during the night, have been linked to an increased risk of

heart problems. So allow seven to eight hours a night for sleep.

If you still wake up unrefreshed, see your doctor.

2SEE YOUR DENTIST. Both tooth loss and untreated gum

disease have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascu-

lar illness. Doctors believe bacteria from gum disease enter the blood-

stream and cause infl ammation of other tissue—including the lining of

the arteries, producing atherosclerosis. And in data from a major survey

of nearly 42,000 people ages 40 to 59, the more teeth a person lacked, the

more likely he or she was to suffer from heart disease.

3 EAT BARLEY. The Food and Drug Administration approved

a rule that allows foods containing barley to carry labels claiming

that they “may reduce the risk of heart disease.” The reason? Barley

contains soluble fi ber, which can help lower LDL (low-density lipopro-

tein) cholesterol levels.

4CONSUME OLIVE OIL AND NUTS. In a recent Span-

ish study, Mediterranean-style diets rich in healthy fats from

virgin olive oil and certain nuts outdid a low-fat diet in improving cho-

lesterol, blood pressure and blood-sugar levels. Virgin olive oil retains

natural antioxidants and other nutrients thought to reduce dangerous

infl ammation in blood vessels, researchers say, while almonds, walnuts

and hazelnuts contain unsaturated fats believed to aid the heart.

5HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE. No, this isn’t your cue to

jangle your nerves with a caffeine overload. “Whether high caf-

feine intake increases the risk of coronary heart disease is still under

study,” says the American Heart Association. But drinking one to

three cups of coffee a day may be heart-protective, according to a

study of more than 27,000 women in the American Journal of Clinical

Nutrition. Compared with abstainers, moderate java drinkers had a 24

percent reduction in the risk of “infl ammatory deaths.”

These tips have a trait in common, suggests Bailey. “They contribute

to the goal of reducing the body’s degree of infl ammation,” she says.

“Vascular infl ammation is part of many cardiac disorders.”

STUDIES SUGGEST SIMPLE (BUT NOT OBVIOUS) WAYS TO HELP KEEP YOUR TICKER STRONG

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FOR HEART HEALTH

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LifestyLe issues

How healthy is your

sleep?Call them the 16/7 Club: a

surprising number of Americans are health-con-

scious from sunup to lights out, eating the right

foods, exercising and seeing the doctor regularly.

But when it comes to treating their bodies right

in the day’s remaining hours, they’re asleep at the

switch.

it turns out that the quantity and quality of

our shut-eye can have a huge impact on our day-

time health. that’s why Southern Illinois Health

& Life has drawn on the advice of medical sleep specialists to develop a

quick quiz to assess your sleep habits. it’s not scientific, but it may just

be the wake-up call you need to make your health-conscious choices a

24-hour affair:

1how long do you sleep on the average

weeknight? (Be honest—count from when those Z’s actually start,

not from when you begin bedtime preparations.)

m 7 to 9 hours—2 points

m 5½ to 7 hours—1 point

m Less than 5½ hours—0 points

Doctors say the amount of sleep we need is programmed in

our genes, and it’s different for different individuals. But if you’re

getting less than seven hours nightly, you’re cheating your body.

you’ve got lots of company—75 percent of Americans are report-

edly sleep-deprived. (if you’re logging more than 9 hours nightly,

see your doctor. there may be something going on that needs to be

checked out.)

2how often do you rely on

sleeping pills?

m Never—2 points

m Once a month or less—1 point

m More than once a month—0 points

sleeping pills can be addictive, and using them can inhibit you

from developing normal means of achieving sleep onset, warns terry

Brown, M.D., medical director of the sleep Disorders Center at st.

Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro and Marion.

“One disadvantage of sleeping pills is that you never get to

see if behavioral therapies would work, because once you have a

pill that works, you can become unmotivated to try behavioral

treatments.”

26 fall 2011

taKe this QuiZ to find your ‘slumber number’— then fiX what ails your sleep routine

Terry Brown, M.D.

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5 tips for FALLING—ANd stAyING—AsLeep1. Choose Low-INteNsIty ACtIvItIes For the

hour or so beFore bedtIme. Get daily exercise

workouts and demanding intellectual tasks out of the

way earlier.

2. mAke your eNvIroNmeNt quIet. “White noise

such as an air conditioner’s hum is fine, but not vary-

ing sounds like those from a television,” says Terry

Brown, M.D., medical director of the Sleep Disorders

Center at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphys-

boro and Marion.

3. doN’t eAt heAvILy rIGht beFore bedtIme.

“Avoid big meals at least three hours before bed

to lessen the chances of experiencing acid reflux,

which keeps you up,” says Dr. Brown. Going to bed

hungry is not conducive to sleep either, so a light

snack is probably the ideal thing.

4. AvoId CAFFeINe ANd ALCohoL shortLy beFore

bed. Dr. Brown recommends shunning caffeine (in-

cluding chocolate and caffeinated sodas as well as

coffee) up to six hours before turning in and forgoing

beer, wine or cocktails up to four hours before sleep.

“People drink alcohol to fall asleep, but then they

wake up and don’t understand why,” he says. “Alco-

hol can initially induce drowsiness, but as it wears off

it begins to cause wakefulness.

5. doN’t pressure yourseLF to sLeep. “If you’re

not able to sleep after 15 to 20 minutes,” says Dr.

Brown, “get up and do something relaxing like read-

ing until you feel tired. Then go back to bed when

you’re ready to sleep.”

3how muCh LAter do you sLeep IN oN A

typICAL weekeNd thAN oN weekdAys?

m No more than an hour—2 points

m 1 to 2 hours—1 point

m More than two hours—0 points

When Saturday’s freedom arrives, we’re tempted to play catch-

up. “That just prolongs the problem,” Dr. Brown says. “It disrupts

your internal clock and makes it harder to sleep the next day.” Try to

go to bed and get up at roughly the same time every day.

4does your bedmAte report thAt you’re

A heAvy sNorer?

m No—3 points

m Yes, but obstructive sleep apnea either has been

ruled out by a doctor or is being treated—2 points

m Yes, and you haven’t been evaluated for obstructive

sleep apnea—0 points

Heavy snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, in which

you actually stop breathing—briefly—many times each night. And sleep

apnea has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Now the

link is getting clearer: In the journal Sleep, a Mayo Clinic researcher cited

“abundant physiologic evidence implicating obstructive sleep apnea in

perpetuating, if not inciting, heart failure.” If you’re a heavy snorer, see

your doctor for a referral to a sleep laboratory so that you can be evalu-

ated for obstructive sleep apnea. If you have this condition, you can be

outfitted with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine,

which will prevent the air passage in your throat from closing so that

your breathing will not be interrupted.

5how oFteN do you tAke NAps durING

the dAy?

m Rarely or never—1 point

m Sometimes—0 points

If you’re tempted to sneak in a quick daytime snooze, experts say

that’s a sign of sleep deprivation or impaired sleep quality.

Giving in and taking a nap, Dr. Brown says, can make it harder to get

to sleep at bedtime, thus perpetuating the problem. If you seem to be

getting enough sleep but you’re still sleepy, you should be evaluated for a

possible sleep disorder.

your ‘sLumber Number’:

Now add up your point total and evaluate it by this scale:

• 9–10 points: You’re a stellar sleeper.

• 6–8 points: Now you know what trouble spots to

address. If you can’t fix them on your own, mention them to your doctor

at your next physical.

• Less than 6 points: Your sleep may be endangering your health. Make

an appointment with your doctor today to discuss ways of establishing a

healthier sleep pattern.

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FOR THE RECORD

28 FALL 2011

GENDER AND LIFESPANWHICH GENDER IS REALLY TOUGH? HERE’S THE LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH FOR MALE AND FEMALE CHILDREN BORN IN 2007.

80.4 YEARSFEMALES

75.4 YEARSMALES

Source: The National Center for Health Statistics

Those round-the-clock cups of java might do more than give you a jolt—they could ward off cancer. In a study by Harvard researchers published in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute, men who drank six or more cups a day were almost 20 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer than those who drank none.

There’s good news for women too. Swedish re-searchers found a similar link between breast cancer and coffee. Women who drank five or more cups a day were 57 percent less likely to develop an aggressive form of breast cancer than women who drank less than one cup a day, according to their findings, which were recently published in Breast Cancer Research.

WATCH WHAT YOU EATWhile we’re often tempted to eat while catching up on email or watching TV, those distractions can cause us to overindulge, says a study published in The Amer-ican Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Twenty-two volunteers were fed a meal while play-ing a computer game, while 22 others ate a meal while undistracted. The distracted eaters felt less full and had more difficulty remember-ing what they had eaten, indicating that memory might play a role in regulat-ing food intake.

78% The percentage of kids between 2 and 17 years

old who visited the dentist in 2009. To keep those pearly

whites healthy, kids should brush for at least 2 min-utes twice a day.

The National Center

for Health Statistics;

kidshealth.org

An ancient Chinese martial art

might have some unexpected ben-

efits for seniors. Tai chi was found

to prevent falls and boost mental

health in older adults, according

to a study published in the British

Journal of Sports Medicine.

Researchers believe the

emphasis on slow,

gentle movements,

deep breathing and

relaxation are the

reason.

MEET A SUPER FRUITCherries can have a sweet effect on gout sufferers. Eating 20 cherries a

day could cut the risk of flare-ups in half, according to a study by the Boston University School of Medicine. Researchers credit anthocyanins, the antioxidants

in cherries, for helping to manage gout, which causes painful inflamma-tion in the joints.

LET’S GET PHYSICALHow often do you work out? More than one third—35%—of American adults regularly engage in physical activity during their free time.

Source: The National Center for Health Statistics

SMOKE OUT!THERE’S GOOD NEWS IN THE CAM-

PAIGN AGAINST SMOKING—FEWER

ADULTS ARE LIGHTING UP. IN 1997,

24.7% OF ADULTS SMOKED,

BUT THAT PERCENTAGE DROPPED

TO 20.6% IN 2009.

Source: CDC/NCHS, National Health

Interview Survey

an update on healthy habits

FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

SAY IT’S SO, JOE

AGING GRACEFULLY WITH TAI CHI

TUESDAYThat’s the most popular

day of the week for babies to be born. An average of 13,415 infants were delivered on Tuesdays

in 2008.Source: National Vital

Statistics Reports

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escapes

30 fall 2011

ABOVE, forget your cares poolside in San Juan, Puerto Rico. TOP RIGHT, from rock carvings to sweeping vistas, many a pretty picture awaits in Santa Fe, N.M. RIGHT, relax and rejuvenate with a spa trip to Norwich, Conn.

“What’s your dream vacation?” Ask 10 people this question,

and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. That’s because our

downtime desires depend on what we love. So Southern

Illinois Health & Life set the compass spinning to select

sure-to-please spots for three types.

trips for tastesfor every passionthere’s a destination.

here’s a tempting trio

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Think of SanTa fe, and imageS of dramaTic deSerT

scenes instantly spring to mind. Such memorable vistas are one reason

why the New Mexico city is considered the second art and photography

market in the United States (after New York City)—and a perfect place

to channel your inner Ansel Adams. Just sign up for classes through

Santa Fe Photographic Workshops (santafeworkshops.com), a year-

round facility committed to inspiring photographers of all skill levels.

Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains,

moments from Santa Fe’s bustling downtown, this picturesque campus

offers lodging, along with various courses in three sessions through the

year—summer, fall and spring—with between-sessions courses avail-

able too. Novices can choose a starter seminar such as “Basics of Digital

Photography” (March 7–10; $1,140) to learn about depth of field, shut-

ter speed, lenses, digital workflow and other basic elements. Those with

more experience might try “Expressive Digital Landscape in Black and

White” (March 14–17; $1,085), a week of intensive field study, or “The

Intimate Portrait” with noted portrait photographer Joyce Tenneson

(March 28–31; $1,290). And camera bugs who are thinking of turning

pro can learn from Corbis’s Patrick Donehue in his course, “Opportuni-

ties in Stock: Turning Your Passion into Profits” (March 28–31, $1,075).

Each of these workshops concludes with a celebratory dinner at The

Quail Run, a private club, at which student work will be exhibited.

Simple on-campus accommodations range from $300 to $600 per

week, and the mandatory lunch program for each four-day workshop

costs an additional $140. Students in search of more luxury might

prefer to check into an off-site hotel, such as the Sunrise Springs resort

(505.471.3600; sunrisesprings.com), located 15 miles from campus. It

features pond-view and garden-view rooms starting at $129 and $149

respectively, and “casitas” from $179 per night, a full-service spa, yoga

classes and a pottery studio where you sculpt your own souvenir.

Should you have evening downtime, seek out the city’s eclectic

nightlife. Favorite hot spots include El Farol (505.983.9912), Santa Fe’s

oldest restaurant, famous for its tapas and flamenco dancers; The Santa

Fe Brewing Company (505.424.3333), which boasts award-winning

local beers; and Willee’s Blues Club (505.982.0117), a funky music venue.

don’t miss this Canyon Road in downtown Santa Fe is a mile-long stretch of art galleries, many of which have become renowned for their lively Friday night open-ings. Don’t miss your chance to stroll this famous street, chatting with local artists while gawking at a variety of their creations.

A TABLE TO TRY La Plazuela (505.982.5511) offers filet mignon enchiladas, pork tacos, tableside-prepared guacamole, plus a few Latin-inspired entrées. All dishes are made using locally grown ingredients, which diners enjoy in the colorful enclosed courtyard.

Get snap-happy with a little help from Santa Fe

Photographic Workshops.

31SouThern illinoiS healTh & life

If you’re a shutterbug try Santa Fe, New Mexico

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ESCAPES

32 FALL 2011

GORGEOUS WEATHER IS A GIVEN IN SAN JUAN, WITH AVERAGE

temperatures in the 80s and sunny days that far outnumber cloudy ones.

And Americans don’t need a passport to travel to this tropical U.S. terri-

tory; a valid driver’s license is suffi cient.

Stay at the 513-room San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

(787.722.7000; marriott.com/sjupr; ocean-view rooms start at $199),

whose sun-soaked location has been called San Juan’s best. You’ll have

front-door access to Condado, one of San Juan’s most prestigious beaches.

Other luxurious amenities include a spa, two pools, two gourmet restau-

rants and—when a $2.2 million renovation now under way is complete in

November 2011—live entertainment.

While it’s easy to spend hours enjoy-

ing the miles of smooth sand, this bustling

capital has much more to offer. Take a guided

tour on foot through Old San Juan, where

winding streets are paved in cobblestones

and buildings date back to the 16th century.

You can visit the famous stone fortress of

San Felipe del Morro, from which warriors

once fought to keep the island pirate-free.

Numerous plazas serve as natural meeting

spots and allow the inquisitive wanderer to

relish authentic street food—try pastelillos

(mini meat-and-cheese turnovers), croquetas

stuffed with bananas and pork, or piraguas

(tropical fruit-fl avored snow cones).

At dusk, lounge on the stylish Paseo

de la Princesa promenade and watch the

sun sink into the Old San Juan Bay. The city

comes to life as night falls, and energetic

revelers will fi nd countless ways to enjoy

local zest. Sip piña coladas at Café Bohemia,

Carli Café Concierto or numerous other bars

that offer drinks and tunes till dawn. What’s

more, gambling is legal in Puerto Rico, and

many come here to play in the posh casinos.

Even the thriving music scene presents op-

tions for all personalities, from the annual

classical Casals Festival to the raucous jazz

and Latin bands that rock the island’s discos

throughout the year.

A TABLE TO TRY Parrot Club (787.725.7370) Score a table at this sought-after hot spot and you may find yourself dining next to San Juan’s mayor. The orchid-filled garden and live music (Brazilian, salsa, Latin jazz) keep patrons entertained, but it’s the incredible Spanish and African-fusion food that keeps them coming back for more.

DON’T MISS THIS Authentic craftsmake great souve-nirs. Check out local arts and crafts at thePlaza las Américas each day of theweek and pick up leather belts, hand-bags, hand-carved toys (maracas,anyone?) and other quality items.

Beachside bliss beckons at the San

Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.

If you’re a SUN SEEKER try San Juan, Puerto Rico

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IF YOUR PERFECT VACATION MEANS MINIMAL ACTIVITY

combined with endless hours of repose, The Spa at Norwich Inn

(860.425.3500; thespaatnorwichinn.com) is guaranteed to please.

Located on 42 expansive acres, this world-class resort somehow still

retains an atmosphere of peaceful intimacy. Guests can stay in the 1930

Georgia Colonial inn building (with 49 rooms and four suites) or book

villas with wood-burning fi replaces and private balconies—both choices

offer bucolic views and full access to the wide menu of services. (Note:

Spa treatments must be booked in advance at additional cost.)

Start your day with guided morning meditation before indulging

in a Milk and Honey Body Wrap (a local favorite that uses a luscious

milk and honey salt scrub), a caviar facial (Russian roe and pearl

extracts are only the beginning) or a coffee body polish meant to

exfoliate and stimulate. For guys, the Citrus manicure will soften the

roughest of paws, and moms-to-be will want to try the nurturing

50-minute pregnancy massage. Even kids (14 and older) are pampered

properly—the Teen Swedish Massage is gentle for small frames, while a

consultation with a professional makeup artist will help novices choose

appearance-enhancing colors.

Still able to stand after all that relaxation? Take a candlelight yoga

class, try belly dancing or (weather permitting) master your swing at

the Lake of Isles Golf Course. Other local activities include antiques

shopping in Old Saybrook, a visit to the nearby Mystic Seaport museum

and, maybe best of all, an afternoon spent sipping Chardonnay at one of

three neighboring vineyards.

DON’T MISS THIS Every weekend, The Spa offers complimentary transportation to and from Foxwoods Resort Casino in the town of Ledyard, 10 miles away. Don’t miss your chance to win big—and poten-tially pay for an extra treatment or two!

A TABLE TO TRY Kensington’s ( 860.886.2401) Part of The Spa at Norwich Inn, this eatery presents nutritious fare, plus a menu that lists the number of calories per entrée. Still, dishes areintensely flavored, and unlike other überhealth-conscious spas, this place permits you to indulge in wine, steak and molten choc-olate cake.

At The Spa at Norwich Inn, both the refreshing treatments and the pastoral landscape promise renewal.

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If you’re a SPA CONNOISSEUR try Norwich, Connecticut

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foundation focus

events to rememberWhether it was swinging a set of clubs, enjoying an evening of vino and song at a

winery or taking to the highways and hills of Little Egypt on two wheels, southern

Illinoisans enjoyed a plethora of late summer and fall activities while raising funds for

the SIH Foundation. The Foundation receives and distributes funds on behalf of Memo-

rial Hospital of Carbondale, Herrin Hospital, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, the Coach

Kill Cancer Fund and Family Friendship Fund. Charitable gifts through the Foundation

help provide financial support to fund patient care, supply equipment and resources

and fund community service programs and capital improvements. For more on the SIH

Foundation, visit sih.net/waystogive.

“Ravishing in

Red”

Both the attire and

the libations were

scarlet at this

celebratory

evening benefit,

held at Starview

Vineyards in

Cobden on

September 23.

“Kroger Big K Poker

Run” for the Coach Kill

Cancer Fund

More than 1,400 motor-

cycle riders partici-

pated in the 11th annual

Kroger Big K Poker Run

at the DuQuoin Fair-

grounds on August 27.

The event raised funds

for the Coach Kill

Cancer Fund, which was

established five years

ago by former Southern

Illinois University football

coach Jerry Kill after his

own battle with kidney

cancer to help cancer

patients in the region

offset some of the costs

associated with their

treatment.

“Slice of Life”

This tournament was

held August 19 at Crab

Orchard Golf Course in

Carterville, Ill. Above: Jim

Burger, PGA golf pro Bob

Gaus, Gery Blackburn,

Jeff Speith, Southern

Illinois Healthcare Presi-

dent and CEO Rex Budde

and John Claybon. Right:

Southern Illinoisan pub-

lisher Bob Williams (left)

and Bob Cofield admire a

good shot.

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1 NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR DAY

Laughter and tears marked the

evening as the Southern Illinois

Healthcare Cancer Institute

honored Shirley J. McGlinn of

Carbondale as the 2011 Cancer

Star Survivor of the Year during

ceremonies at Marion’s Rent One

Park in June. McGlinn threw out

the ceremonial first pitch at the

Southern Illinois Miners game in

the Institute’s fifth annual celebra-

tion, where regional cancer survi-

vors, alongside friends and family,

picnicked and celebrated life.

For information and answers about

survivorship, treatment options

and more, call 877.803.1212 or visit

sih.net.

cancer star survivors

4

5

3

2

6

7

1. Shirley McGlinn, the 2011 Cancer Star

Survivor, is pictured with a Miners

baseball player.

2. Shirley throws out the first pitch.

3. Joanne Davis, breast cancer survivor, along

with other cancer survivors and families

4. Shirley McGlinn’s family

5. SIH cancer patient navigator Cindy Davis

6. Tim Rodgers

7. SIH breast cancer patient navigator Donna

Crow with Miners mascot T.N.T. “Dyn-O-Mite”

FLASH

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GLORIOUS FOOD

going

Grainwith the

Give your side dishes extra kick with one of these distinctive rice types

Carolina gold riceWhat it is: An old-time Ameri-can favorite, this long-grain rice first arrived in this country in the late 1600s. Though it fell out of favor during the Great Depression (barely escaping extinction), the 1980s brought on a revival of the versatile rice, which takes on a range of flavors and textures—from fluffy to sticky—depending how it’s cooked. Calories: 160 (¼ cup)Fiber: 1 gram

Saffron riceWhat it is: Regular basmati rice is mixed with the coveted spice to produce a tasty complement to many ethnic meals—particularly Indian and Middle Eastern fare. Calories: 150 (¼ cup)Fiber: less than 1 gram

Bhutanese red riceWhat it is: This exotic Himalayan crop offers a soft, nutty taste, plus a good dose of potassium and magnesium. Pair it with lighter dishes such as poultry, fish or vegetables. Calories: 150 (¼ cup)Fiber: 2 grams

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Bamboo riceWhat it is: Short-grain white rice meets an infusion of bamboo juice, resulting in an enticing light-green tinge. Bamboo rice is ideal as a colorful side dish or for use in sushi and other sticky- rice dishes. Calories: 160 (¼ cup)Fiber: 10 grams

Wehani brown riceWhat it is: A rich, aromatic grain with a strong nutty flavor, it goes especially well with fruits and other sweet ingredients, but also works well in pilafs, stuffings and a range of side dishes. When cooked, the rice adopts a reddish hue and gives off an enticing popcorn-like scent. Calories: 170 (¼ cup)Fiber: 3 grams

Venere black riceWhat it is: Chinese in origin but grown in Italy, this strik-ing ebony-hued whole grain makes an excellent com-panion to seafood or meat. It’s high in fiber and slightly chewy in texture. Calories: 190 (¼ cup)Fiber: 7 grams

Purple sticky riceWhat it is: The sweetly flavored Thai export has earned a reputa-tion for being a dessert rice, but also pairs well with seafood or pork. It takes on an eye-catching deep indigo color when cooked. Calories: 170 (¼ cup)Fiber: 0 grams

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