LOCAL WELLNESS NEWS - SEPTEMBER, 2009
CNS WELNESS OFFERS NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO STRESS, DEPRESSION, AND MORE
CNS (Cognitive Neuro Sciences) Wellness CNS is a wellness clinic focused on helping people take their lives back without medication or drugs. They are a group that includes clinical psychologists, mental health and rehabilitation professionals, and provides services in all these areas. Their treatment modalities, which include Neurofeedback (including LENS and Z-Score training), transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tCDS), biofeedback, photonic light stimulation, and others may be combined with psychotherapy, mental health counseling and other rehabilitation strategies. They are members of The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), The International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), The Society for the Advancement of Brain Analysis (SABA), and other professional organizations. They are also Certified by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America. CNS Wellness is at 5201 W. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 615 in Tampa. Call 877.332.4698. You can also follow CNS wellness on Twitter, http://twitter.com/CNSWellness
A NATURAL APPROACH TO WELLNESS HOSTS GRAND-REOPENING
The Grand-Reopening of a Natural Approach to Wellness took place on Saturday, August 15. The founder, Laura Munchmore, and staff unveiled the newly renovated and expanded facility. Laura was classically trained as a Cardiac Nurse, having worked in several area hospitals as a staff/charge nurse and worked as a Hospice Nurse, caring for patients at the End of Life. It was during that time that she began to question the traditional medical establishment and it's response to chronic illnesses. Her passion for educating people set her on this mission to create a "Sanctuary" for the community and practitioners to come together in the pursuit of optimum wellness. Services offered include Natural Hormone Balancing & Serum/Saliva Testing, Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Energy Work, Massage Therapy, Hot Stone Massage and Facials, Ionic Detox Foot Baths, Far Infrared Sauna, Hypnotherapy, and more. A Natural Approach to Wellness is at 15901 N. Florida Avenue in Lutz. www.anaturalapproachtowellness.com
FAMILY EVENT AT LOCAL BEACH FEATURES JULIE RYCZEK
Please join local leader Julie Ryczek and the greater community at large for an event in Treasure Island beach. The event will take place on Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, Sept 5. There will be 2 parts to the day "Family Fun Day" 1-4 p.m. and "Bands in the Sand." 4-10 p.m. Local leader Julie Ryczek will have the stage from 1-4 p.m. Her focus is to inspire and educate people to make healthy choices and to be a voice in the fight against childhood obesity. Her hope and vision is to have a 1 mile fun run and healthy family activities along with groups on stage to promote health and fitness. Contact JulieRyczek, jryczek@tampabay.rr.com
TGH AMONG NATION’S ELITE IN SEVEN MEDICAL SPECIALITES
Tampa General Hospital ranks among the nation’s Top 50 hospitals in seven medical specialties in U.S. News’ 2009-2010 publication of America’s Best Hospitals.
The seven medical specialties include: Diabetes and endocrine disorders, geriatric care, gynecology, heart and heart surgery, kidney disorders, orthopedics, and urology.
It is the first time the hospital earned Top 50 recognition for geriatric care. Diabetes was added to endocrinology for the first time – TGH received recognition for endocrinology in 2008. The other specialties were listed in the 2008 rankings and orthopedics made the list for the fifth consecutive year.
The guide, accessible online at www.usnews.com/besthospitals and at newsstands July 21, includes rankings of 174 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties. U.S. News evaluated a total of 4,861 hospitals across the country and fewer than one-third qualified for rankings.
The 16 ranked specialties are cancer; diabetes & endocrine disorders; digestive disorders; ear, nose, and throat; geriatric care; gynecology; heart and heart surgery; kidney disorders; neurology and neurosurgery; ophthalmology; orthopedics; psychiatry; rehabilitation; respiratory disorders; rheumatology; and urology.
Ron Hytoff, president and CEO of Tampa General, said the recognition reflects the solid partnerships with the University of South Florida College of Medicine and community medical providers working in concert with hospital staff. “Great things happen when medical care is provided through a team effort,” he said.
THE FLORIDA HERB SOCIETY (FHS) HOLDS FIRST 2009 MEETING
FHS will hold its first meeting on September 15 at the Clearwater Garden Club. Organic Gardening expert, John Starnes, will be speaking on 'Probiotic Gardening' addressing issues of disease prevention in herbs, veggies and roses for gardening both in-ground and in containers. Our goal as the FHS is to educate members and the general public in the growing and preservation of herbs for use in Culinary, Medicinal, and Decorative Purposes. Come to share and/or learn! The Clearwater Garden Club is at 405 Seminole St. Clearwater, (corner of Seminole and Ft.Harrison - just a few blocks north from the Clearwater Library). Welcome and registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
BACK TO SCHOOL & BACK IN SHAPE EVENT
Stroller Fit invites all St Petersburg area moms to join us at this FREE Open House event. StrollerFit combines a great workout for moms of every fitness levels with a fun developmental class for babies and kids of all ages. The event will include a FREE 50-minute workout, snacks, as well as fitness assessment and measurements. Membership discounts will be offered exclusively on event days. Monday, Sept 7 @ 9am; Tuesday, Sept 8 @ 6pm. Demens Landing Park (1st Ave SE & Bayshore Dr), St Petersburg
www.strollerfit.com/stpete. 727.637.7913; christie.bruner@strollerfit.com
JAI DEE YOGA NOW OFFERING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Jai Dee Yoga now offers Therapeutic massage, including Ayurvedic and Thai Massage. In addition, they now offer FREE Introductory Wellness Consultations for Yoga Fitness, Weight Loss, Pain Management and Wellness Life Coaching. The philosophy at Jai Dee Yoga is to cultivate health, well–being, and confidence in students by introducing them to the healing power they hold within themselves. Mind/body therapies such as yoga have been proven to relieve many common conditions including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Jai Dee also offers classes in other healing therapies, including meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Jong, and a variety of therapeutic workshops. Meaning “good heart” in Thai, Jai Dee was inspired by the rich spirituality, beauty and kindness that founder Gwen Hanner has experienced on her visits to Thailand. Jai Dee’s studios integrate the beauty and spirituality of ancient Asia with the history of Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood. Jai Dee Yoga is at 5803 N. Florida Avenue in Tampa. 813-231-2311.
ST. ANTHONY’S HOSPITAL TRIATHLON REGISTRATION OPENS DEC 1
Celebrating its 27th anniversary as one of the premier multi-sport events in the United States, St. Anthony's Triathlon offers a safe and scenic waterfront course, high-caliber competition and superb race management. Participate in one of two USA Triathlon-sanctioned races during the weekend: St. Anthony's Triathlon or the Meek & Mighty Triathlon. Early registration is highly recommended due to field limits!
To request any aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact the City of St. Petersburg's Community Affairs Department at 727-893-7345 or 727-892-5259 TDD/TTY. Registration begins December 1, and early registration is highly recommended.
THE CENTRE CLUB’S IRON CHEF COMPETITION TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S CANCER CENTER
On Friday, September 25, The Centre Club will be hosting an event that will feature a competition between four professional Chefs. The evening will include drink tickets and specials, hors d’ oeuvres, an win-win raffle using hand-painted wine glasses, dessert display, wine pull, as well as live music and dancing! The charity event will benefit MDA Augie’s Quest, ClubCorp's Employee Partners Care Foundation, and the Children’s Cancer Center. All guests are encouraged to bring one of their favorite family recipes to be put towards a cookbook being made by the Children's Cancer Center. The cookbook will showcase each Chef's recipes used in the competition! See www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com/participatingClub_centerclubtampa.htm for more information.
NATIONAL NEWS - SEPTEMBER, 2009
EDUCATION AS MOTIVATION TO QUIT SMOKING
African-Americans who are light smokers are more motivated to quit by completing health education than by using nicotine gum, a U.S. study finds.
Study leader Dr. Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, professor and researcher with the University of Minnesota Medical School and Cancer Center, said the prevalence of cigarette smoking has decreased in the United States in the past few decades, but the number of people who maintain a low level of cigarette use, or light smokers, has been increasing -- especially teens, college students, women and ethnic minority groups. Approximately 50 percent of African-American smokers are light smokers, according to Ahluwalia.
"Our results highlight the positive impact that directed health education and advice-oriented counseling has on helping African-American light smokers quit," Ahluwalia said. "We hope our study provides impetus for more studies that assess other intervention methods that may be successfully used to improve quit rates among African-American light smokers."
Allaboutblackhealth.com
BIOSHIELD-RADIATION® AIMS TO PROTECT AGAINST RADIATION
Ionizing radiation has been officially classified as a carcinogen by both the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The proliferation of CT scans and nuclear imaging has resulted in a 6-fold increase during the past 30 years in the per capita radiation dose in the United States. According to the BEIR (Biologic Effects of Ionizing Radiation) VII Report issued by the National Academies of Science, the additional lifetime risk of developing a solid cancer or leukemia is 1 in one thousand for someone exposed to 10 mSv of lifetime radiation above and beyond background radiation.
Currently, the guiding principle behind radiation protection is that radiation exposures should be kept "As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)". This is accomplished through three methods: time, distance, and shielding. A new product called BioShield-Radiation® provides a biologic layer of protection that is compatible with and complementary to these three traditional methods. It’s ideal for x-ray patients and those who work in higher-radiation environments such as hospitals. What’s more, the company behind this new product - Premier Micronutrient Corporation - has worked with the Pentagon and NASA, so there’s a great deal of medical and scientific credibility behind it. See for more information.
NATIONAL AUTHOR AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST OFFERS ADVICE IN OF SOUND MIND TO MARRY
Up to 95 percent of all Americans get married at some point in their lives, and each year more than two million marriages take place. But the divorce rate is now over 50 percent. What is going wrong? “Going through the motions of getting married isn’t nearly as challenging as getting to know each other on a deeper level before the ceremony,” says psychologist Jim Bierman. His book raises all the controversial, yet crucial issues for pre-weds. He guides engaged couples through an enlightening process of self-examination and “us-examination,” helping them gain a greater understanding of their partner, of the person they are becoming as part of a couple, and the marriage they are about to create. This book is written for pre-weds and their families and close friends, as well as for the professionals who counsel them. By the end of the book, Bierman says pre-weds will have grown from the “altered state of being in love” to being “of sound mind to marry.” See www.ofsoundmindtomarry.com for more information.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE LINKED TO MID-LIFE CHOLESTEROL
Alzheimer’s disease takes many years to develop and, with an aging population, it has become increasingly urgent to discover ways of preventing this, the most common form of dementia, from taking hold.
Previously, high cholesterol in mid-life has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now researchers at Kaiser Permanente’s Research Division and at the University of Kuopio, Finland, unveil the longest, and largest, study to link high cholesterol with Alzheimer’s disease. They also find a link with vascular dementia, which suggests some overlap in the two forms of dementia.
A group of nearly 10,000 men and women had their cholesterol levels measured between 1964 and 1973 and were then followed up for around 40 years. During this time, there were 469 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and 127 with vascular dementia. Taking a baseline of less than 220 mg/dL cholesterol, the researchers say that raised levels increase the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in later years. That is, having cholesterol levels higher than 240 mg/dL increases Alzheimer’s disease risk by 66% and even borderline levels, between 220 and 240 mg/dL, increase the risk of both forms of dementia. This study is notable because it includes a large and diverse group of people – previous studies on Alzheimer’s disease and high cholesterol have been more limited.
Susan Aldridge, Medical journalist, PhD
www.healthandage.com
DRINKING MODERATELY OR MORE UPS MENS’ CANCER RISK
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers
A man who drinks moderate or high amounts of alcohol over the course of his life appears to raise his risk for developing certain -- but not all -- kinds of cancer, a new crunching of quarter-century-old research data suggests.
The study, by Canadian researchers, found that the more men drink, the greater their risk for specific cancers. However, the link appears to involve mostly beer and spirit consumption, not wine. The study did not explore risk among women.
"We found that with lifetime alcohol consumption, cancer risk among men increases for some of the 13 cancers we looked at," said study author Andrea Benedetti, an assistant professor in the departments of medicine and epidemiology, biostatistics and occupational health at McGill University in Montreal. "Those include esophageal, colon, stomach, liver, lung and prostate cancers."
A report on the findings has been published online in Cancer Detection and Prevention.
Associations between alcohol consumption and cancer have been the subject of much study, the researchers pointed out, with indications that alcohol could be the prime culprit in up to 5 percent of deaths from all cancers combined.
One recent study specifically revealed that heavy drinking in particular raises the risk for developing aggressive prostate cancer in men while undermining the effectiveness of the popular prostate cancer prevention drug finasteride (Proscar). Another study suggested that, among women, even moderate drinking might elevate risk for breast, liver and other cancers.
The study included all types of cancer from the original study that had been diagnosed in at least 25 participants. The numbers ranged from a low of 28 men with liver cancer to a high of 700 with lung cancer.
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