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A supplement to the jAnuAry 24, 2016 edition of the

Inside:• Heart Healthy Practices• Filling Low Calorie Foods• Save Money, Get in Shape

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• Get as much light as possible and avoid dark environments during daylight hours in winter.


• Rearrange workspaces at home and work near a window, or set up bright lights in your work area.

• Allow natural light to shine through open windows when temperatures are moderate

• Consider going without sunglasses in the winter except in very bright sun/snow or decrease the amount of time wearing them.

• Be aware of cold outdoor temperatures and dress to conserve energy and warmth. Many affected by seasonal changes report sensitivity to extreme temperatures.

• Reduce mild winter depressive symptoms by exercising daily – outdoors when possible to take advantage of natural light, but inside is okay too.

• Stay on a regular sleep/wake schedule. People who get up every morning and go to sleep at the same

time, report being more alert and less fatigued than when they vary their schedules.

• Try putting your bedroom lights on a timer set to switch on ½ hour or more before awakening.

• Some people report it is easier to wake up when using this technique with lights.

• Eat a well-balanced diet.

• Some find it helpful to record their biological rhythms during fall and winter. They keep a daily log noting weather conditions and their energy levels, moods, appetite/weight, sleep times and activities.

• Arrange family outings and social occasions for day times and early evening in winter.

• Avoid staying up late which disrupts the sleep schedule and biological clock.

• Postpone making major life changes until spring or summer when possible.

• If you are able, arrange a winter vacation to a warm, sunny climate!

TIPS to help with

ReSouRceS

Online resources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seasonalaffectivedisorder.html

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=23051

http://www.psychiatry.org/seasonal-affective-disorder

Organizations

• NAMI

• National Institute of Mental Health

Works Cited

Penwell-Waines L, Stepleman L. Critical Synthesis Package: Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ). MedEdPORTAL Publications; 2013. Available from: https://www.mededportal.org/ publication/ 9622 http://dx.doi.org/ 10.15766/ mep_2374-8265.9622

“Seasonal Affective Disorder: MedlinePlus.” U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 01 Jan. 2013. Web. 05 Nov. 2014.

“Seasonal Affective Disorder.” PubMed Health. N.p., 3 Mar. 2013. Web. 5 Nov. 2014.

Staff, Mayo. “Seasonal Affective Disorder.” Mayo Clinic. N.p., 12 Sept. 2014. Web. 05 Nov. 2014.

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If you’re like most people with Seasonal A� ective Disorder (SAD), your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping

your energy and making you feel depressed.

Depression is a disease that can be treated successfully!

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“Mat-Su Health Services literally saved my life,” one young

woman who’d battled depression declared recently. “I don’t know what I would have done without them.”

That woman and many others like her have found brighter days through Mat-Su Health Services’ IMPACT program for depression and anxiety operated through their primary care clinic.

Although most people feel down every now and then or have an occasional bad day, those who are experiencing a more severe chemical imbalance can find many daily tasks difficult. Some experience a combination of physical and emotional pain that makes living itself nearly unbearable to the point of suicidal thoughts or actions.

If you or someone you know has any of the following symptoms of depression or anxiety, y. It could save someone’s life

– and that life could be your own. And usually, costs of such treatment will be covered by health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or minimized through the clinic’s sliding fee scale based on your income.

Symptoms of depression:

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to love

• Feeling down, depressed or hopeless more often than not

• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

• Feeling tired or having little energy

• Poor appetite or overeating

• Feeling bad about yourself or that you are a failure or have let down your family

• Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading a book or watching TV

• Moving or speaking slowly – or being fidgety or restless

• Thoughts that you would be better off dead or hurting yourself or others in some way

• Become incapacitated and unable to work or stay in contact with people because of the above challenges

IMPACT stands for Improving Mood by Promoting Access to Collaborative Treatment. This means that if you are a patient of Mat-Su Health Services Primary Care Clinic, you will work with a team of people, including your medical provider, to help you get back on track and improve your quality of life. Treatment could include medication, therapy, learning coping skills and how to manage life’s curveballs.

Depression is nothing to be ashamed of, but left unchecked could have devastating effects on your life and the lives of those around you. Depression can be treated and you can find help at Mat-Su Health Services.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 376-2411 or visit www.mshsak.org.

Depression is incapacitating, but help is available.some experience a combination of physical and emotional pain that makes living itself nearly unbearable to the point of suicidal thoughts or actions.



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Places to Get Healthy in the Valley


February is American Heart Month, which aims to raise awareness about

cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Staying ahead of heart trouble is the best way to avoid it all together. It’s important to practice preventative measures, like eating right, being active, talking with your doctor and getting a cardiovascular screening. The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute’s (AHVI) office at the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is here to help get you started. Here are a few tips from Drs. Christopher Thomas, Matthew Corbett and Brian Scully, three of AHVI’s cardiovascular specialists serving the Valley:

• Eat right. This is one of the most important aspects of achieving heart health. New studies show that eating high amounts of sugar and sodium can cause long-term heart issues. Talk with your doctor about what actions you can take to help reduce these two catalysts of heart complications. The

American Heart Association also has great recipes to help kick-start your heart-healthy diet.

• Have a cardiac screening. Our extensive imaging and diagnostic testing services provide those with concerns about their risk for heart disease with peace of mind and advanced warning about potentially serious cardiovascular issues due to family history or other risk factors.

• Get moving! Here at AHVI, we recognize the difficulty of staying active in the winter, but we also know that making the conscious effort to be more proactive about your heart health is crucial. The Valley is home to many trails for winter hiking, backcountry skiing and more to stay active all year.

• Talk to your doctor. AHVI provides Alaskans in the Valley and beyond with complete cardiovascular care, from diagnostics and imaging to treatment

and management. We are recognized for excellence in cardiology, and we are proud to provide the highest quality cardiovascular services to folks right here in Alaska. This high level of care allows our team to diagnose and treat cardiac issues before they become life threatening.

Dr. Corbett received his degree in medicine in 2001 from Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine.

Dr. Scully received his degree in medicine in 1999 from the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. His internship and residency were completed at Loyola University Medical Center, followed by a cardiology fellowship. All three doctors are board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.

Dr. Thomas graduated with a doctorate in medicine from the Loyola University

Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2006. In 2009, he completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Minnesota before completing a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Prepare for American Heart Month with heart-healthy practicesstaying ahead of heart trouble is the best way to avoid it all together. it’s important to practice preventative measures, like eating right, being active, talking with your doctor and getting a cardiovascular screening.

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Join us for an entertaining and educational forum focusing on A Heart Healthy Lifestyle. This year’s event features a presentation, cath lab tours, and heart-healthy appetizers.

4:30-6:00PM—Cath Lab Tours We will have three 30min tours.

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This FREE event includes healthy hors d’ oeuvres. Women and men of all ages are invited.

Space is limited, registration is recommended. Please wear RED in support of Heart Disease Awareness.

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The costs of getting fit can sometimes seem formidable. Men and women on tight budgets may feel that gym memberships, home exercise equipment or costly personal training sessions are simply beyond their means. Such concerns can have long-term negative impacts on individuals’ health, which only highlights the need to find ways to save when attempting to get in shape.

While there is no shortage of ways to spend money when trying to get back in shape, there are even more ways to save when adopting a healthier lifestyle.

• Buy in bulk. Many professional fitness services, whether it’s gym memberships or personal training sessions, offer greater discounts to individuals willing to make bigger commitments. Men and women who commit to a 12-month gym membership instead of going month-to-month can typically save a substantial amount of money each month by making such long-term commitments. For example, a gym may charge $89 for a month-to-month membership, but only $69 per month for people who commit for a full year. That’s a savings of nearly 23 percent. Personal trainers also typically offer considerable discounts to clients who commit to a greater number of sessions than those who simply purchase one session at a time.

• Join a gym at the right moment. Many gyms capitalize on people’s New

Year’s resolutions to get fit by offering steep discounts to men and women who sign up at the end of December or in January. Others may discount memberships in late winter when people want to get in shape before the return of beach season. Signing up during the height of discount season or when gyms are offering special discounts, such as anniversary or holiday deals, can save you a lot of money over the course of the year.

• Work out at home. If a gym membership is simply beyond your means, create your own workout area at home. Visit a nearby sporting goods store and purchase some weights and go for jogs around the neighborhood to meet your daily cardiovascular exercise goals. If space is limited at home, embrace yoga. Yoga provides both strength and balance training, and all you need is room for a yoga mat.

• Investigate your health insurance. Many health insurance providers offer gym membership rebates to their customers. If you have never had a gym membership in the past, you may not even know if your provider

offers this benefit. Gym membership rebates typically require that policy holders visit their gyms ‘X’ number of times in a six- or 12-month span (i.e., 50 times in six months or 100 times in 12 months) in order to earn rebates. A $400 annual rebate on a gym membership that costs $69 per month cuts the yearly cost of that gym membership by nearly 50 percent. If your existing insurance plan does not

offer such rebates, speak with your employer about including it when the time comes to renew the insurance offerings in the future.

Getting fit does not have to break the bank. Health-conscious men and women can find numerous ways to save on their journeys to living more active lifestyles.

Save money and still get in shape

Committing to multiple personal training sessions as opposed to paying on a session-by-session basis is one potential way to save money when trying to get in shape.

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• It’s a vitamin produced by our bodies when UV rays from the sun hit the skin and trigger chemical reactions that end in the production of vitamin D.

• It helps with many important body functions, especially related to bones.

• It helps prevent osteoporosis and weakening of the bones.

• It plays a part in modulating cell growth, with neuromuscular and immune function, and in reducing inflammation.

• It can help improve mood in people with depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Who doesn’t get enough Vitamin D?

• Infants who are exclusively breastfed

• The elderly

• People with limited sun exposure i.e. Northern climates (US!)

• Dark-skinned individuals

• People who use adequate amounts of sunscreen.

• People with inflammatory bowel disease or other type of fat malabsorption.

• Obese individuals or those who have had gastric bypass surgery

Sources of Vitamin D

• THE SUN-just a dab will do ya!

• Natural and Fortified Foods-see list

• ALASKA SALMON

How much Vitamin D should I take?

• There are no exact answers on how much Vitamin D we should take

and it can depend on how much sun exposure you get, your ethnicity, skin color, age and health conditions.

• Have your blood level checked.

• There can be interactions with medications and other dietary supplements-talk to your primary care provider.

Tanning beds increase the risk of skin cancer and are NOT shown to be effective in raising Vitamin D levels!

SAD Lights

• They are full spectrum lights designated for use for SAD

• 10,000 lux (measure of brightness) in order to be effective

• 30-60 min. twice a day

• SAD lights are not regulated by the FDA.

• There is no proof that blue light is better than fluorescent or white light

Sources

National Institutes for Health Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/

Mayo Clinic/Drugs and Supplements/Vitamin D http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/vitamin-d/background/hrb-20060400

Q&A on Bright Light Therapy http://www.columbia.edu/~mt12/blt.htm

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/basics/definition/con-20021047

Seasonal Affective Disorder treatment: Choosing a light box http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298

Seasonal Affective Disorder: bring on the light http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/seasonal-affective-disorder-bring-on-the-light-201212215663

Centers for Disease Control “Indoor Tanning Is Not Safe” http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/indoor_tanning.htm

Hunger can be a difficult hurdle to clear for people looking to lose

weight. While nutritious foods don’t lack for taste, many people adapting to new diets featuring healthy, low-calorie foods find themselves still hungry after meals, making it difficult for them to stay the course and reach their weight-loss goals.

Some low-calorie foods may contribute to hunger pangs, but there are many foods that satisfy hunger despite their low calorie count.

• Baked potatoes: Potatoes might be high in carbohydrates, but they also are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that can boost the immune system. Baked potatoes also provide a powerful punch of potassium, which can help men and women better control their blood pressure. That’s especially beneficial to overweight or obese men and women who are already dealing with high blood pressure. Baked potatoes

also can make men and women feel full, which should help low-calorie devotees avoid overeating.

• Eggs: The reputation of eggs tends to change every few years, and much of that can no doubt be attributed to misinformation about this low-calorie breakfast staple. Eggs are a great source of complete protein, and that protein contributes to feelings of fullness. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, eggs contain all nine essential amino acids that, upon being digested, release hormones that suppress appetite.

• Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is another excellent and low-calorie source of protein, offering roughly twice as much protein as regular yogurt. Greek yogurt also is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12. But Greek yogurt also contributes to feelings of fullness, as a study from the Nestlé

Nutrition Institute found that consuming proteins found in dairy products increases satiety.

• Oatmeal: While many people may only eat oatmeal when fighting a cold, this high-fiber and low-calorie breakfast alternative can be enjoyed year-round, helping to fight feelings of hunger all along. According to the Dairy Council of California©, oatmeal contains soluble fiber that stays in the stomach for long periods of time. That contributes to feelings of fullness and may just decrease mid-morning hunger pangs. The soluble fiber in oatmeal can also decrease low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which is often referred to as “bad cholesterol.”

• Apple: Apples are another low-calorie source of soluble fiber, and apples also are a good source of vitamin C, which can boost the immune system. But

apples are more than just a low-calorie food that contributes to feelings of fullness. Finnish researchers who studied dietary data of more than 9,200 men and women found that those who ate apples frequently had lower risk of stroke than those who did not eat apples. That could be attributable to the effect of soluble fiber on LDL cholesterol as well as the effects of the antioxidant compounds found in apples.

Hunger pangs have derailed many a low-calorie diet. But there are plenty of low-calorie foods that also satisfy hunger and reduce the likelihood of overeating.

What is Vitamin D and what does it do?

Low-calorie foods that still fill you up



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Healthy, fun, activities for any age is one of our top priorities at the

Menard Center! Being active, and healthy doesn’t have to be a tedious chore, or cost you an arm and a leg….The Menard Center invites you to experience a whole new world of activities for your growing family within minutes from where you live, and there’s NO MEMBERSHIP! You pay as you go….it’s a great value….. plus punch cards are available for more added savings! You win in more ways than one!

Mom’s and Dad’s with babies can explore new ways to stay active with your little ones. Come skate with us and bring your child and stroller! Only $3 to skate, includes skate rental. Parent with stroller and additional child only $5. Thursday’s 11:30am-12:30pm.

Strollers can be used on the track, too!

some healthy activities that we have to offer:

Bring your child to Turf for Tots, a play time for young children to play on the turf year round! Great way for your little ones to learn valuable social and motor skills and learn how to walk in a wide open area on the soft turf! Lots of riding toys, blocks, balls, and a bounce house! Monday-Friday 10am-1pm, only $3 per child.

Learn to Skate is open to any age and skill level! Saturday classes 12-12:45pm, Tuesday 11:30am-12:15pm, 5-5:15pm. The Menard Center is a longtime member and affiliate of the Ice Skating Institute and is proud to provide area residents with accredited professional ice skating instructors. Learn the fundamentals and tricks to being a good skater for recreation, hockey or figure skating. Open enrollment, or pay by the session or $15 per class.

We also have Public Skate Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30am-12:00pm, Tue/Thur 7:30am-8:30am, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Sat/

Sun 1-2pm. Fun for the entire family! Family 4 pack $15

Need a great cardio workout? Stick Time may be for you! Shoot the hockey puck around and improve your game! Helmets required. Mon/Wed/Fri 12-1:30pm, $6 per person.

Come try Bocce Ball, a low impact sporting activity for youth to 100! Monday’s 1:30-3pm on the turf court, only $5. Great fun and social activity! They have cool shirts, too!

Walk/Run/Jog on our 830 foot long indoor track with an incline/decline; surface is perfect for low impact, and easy on the joints. Open 7 days a week 7:30am-8:00pm, $3 for adults, and $2 for seniors 55+, and with Military ID. Bring extra pair of walking shoes.

Our 75 foot batting cage with baseball/softball pitching machine is ready for you to practice your game year round! Digital readout display so you can set the exact mph you desire; speed range 15-60 mph. $10 per hour per person. Bring your own bat and helmet.

Birthday party packages available for the turf court or ice, includes party room! Need space for your own group activity, sport or workout? Give us a call 357-9100, and we will work with your group, organization or program.

The Menard Center……it’s all about you! Bring your friends and family today to experience clean, healthy, fun! Open 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. with extended hours for events and activities. Check Facility Schedule for activity times and availability.

1001 S. Clapp Street (Mack Drive) off of the Parks Highway, north of Spenard Builders Wasilla

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Track Open Daily 7:30 am - 8:00 pm • Punch Card / 3 Month PassNo Membership Fee - Pay as you go

• Walk/Jog/Run on 830’ indoor track• Learn to Skate (open enrollment for all ages and skill level)• Bocce Ball (all ages welcome, low impact activity)• Turf Time for Tots & Sibs (toys, bounce house and trikes!)• Stroller Skate/Public Skate/Freestyle• Stick Time (Hockey)• Open turf ($5 per hour per person)

• Batting cage with pitching machine• Birthday party packages for ice and turf (10-100!) includes party room• Private parties for turf and ice• League, club, and organizations welcome

1001 S. Clapp St., Wasilla • 357-9100 • www.cityofwasilla.com/Menard

Need space for private group activity, sport or workout? Call us!

Check facility Schedule online at cityofwasilla/Menard

Make the Menard Center your number one stop for your 2016 Health and Fitness goals!


Anchorage, AK – Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as concussion, has been top of mind in 2015 and covered by national and local news, especially in the past few weeks with the announcement of an NFL class action settlement regarding long term neurological harm associated with football-induced concussion and hits to the head. Several U.S. high school football players have died this season from game-related injury including concussion, and most recently the U.S. Soccer Federation received national news coverage after announcing new rules restricting younger players from heading the ball during practice and games, also resulting from a class action lawsuit. In Anchorage TBI is taken seriously in sports with middle school and high school students being required to take a baseline concussion test at least twice if they want to play sports in the Anchorage School District.

Dr. Gerald York, neuroradiologist at Imaging Associates, says “Traumatic Brain Injury occurs when a person experiences blunt external force to the head, which in turn can have a negative impact on the brain. TBI are classified according to severity, mechanism of the impact and the location of the brain injury.” He further explains that Traumatic Brain Injury is a major cause of disability and death worldwide. “TBI affects both men and women, and the most common reasons for Traumatic Brain Injury are falls, motor vehicle accidents, off- road biking, four-wheeling, sports injuries and violence.”

Dr. York uses advanced imaging techniques such as CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to diagnose Traumatic Brain Injuries in their early stages. Images are interpreted to help in early diagnosis, thus allowing the patient’s treating physician - who may be a neurologist, neurosurgeon, neuro-radiologist, or a general surgeon – to accurately engage in counseling the patient and begin the best determined therapy at the earliest possible time.

Traumatic Brain Injuries are treatable but can have lasting effects because the initial injury is only part of the story.

In addition to the damage caused at the moment of injury, brain trauma can cause secondary processes to take place, immediately and in the hours and days following the injury. These processes may include alterations in brain blood flow and increase the pressure within the skull. This can contribute substantially to the damage sustained from the initial injury.

TBI can cause a wide array of cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral effects, and the outcome can range from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. In the past several decades, there have been many critical developments in the diagnosis and treatment that decreased death rates and improved outcomes. Some of the current imaging techniques used for diagnosis and treatment include CT scans and MRIs. Depending on the injury, treatment required may be minimal or may include interventions such as medications, emergency surgery or surgery years later. Physical therapy, speech therapy, recreation therapy, occupational therapy and vision therapy may be employed for rehabilitation.

Dr. York advises protecting the head, and thus the brain, while engaging in high impact activities and sports to avoid TBI. He urges the use of helmets that provide ample padding and a hard shell around the padding.

Your Child’s or Teen’s Helmet (CDC.Gov/HeadsUp):

• Well maintained

• Age appropriate

• Worn consistently and correctly

• Appropriately certified for use

While there is no concussion-proof helmet, a helmet can help protect your child or teen from a serious brain or head injury. Even with a helmet, it is important for your child or teen to avoid hits to the head.

Prevention measures include use of technology to protect those suffering from automobile accidents, such as seat

belts. Educational efforts to reduce the number of automobile accidents, such as safety programs and enforcement of traffic laws can help reduce the incidence of TBI.

Dangerous Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion (CDC.Gov/HeadsUp)

• One pupil larger than the other

• Drowsiness or inability to wake up

• A headache that gets worse and does not go away

• Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination

• Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching)

• Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation

• Loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out), even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously

Imaging Associates Neuroradiologist Dr. Gerald York was fellowship trained at Duke University Medical Center in Pediatric/Adult Neuroradiology and Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology

by the American Board of Radiology. He has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuroradiology from the American Board of Radiology. Dr. York specializes in Pediatric and Adult Diagnostic Neuroradiology and is the Director of Traumatic Brain Injury and Research for Alaska Radiology Associates and Imaging Associates.

For more information or to schedule a demonstration or interview please contact Ward Hinger, CEO at (907) 562-1292.

Imaging Associates Offers a Heads Up on Traumatic Brain Injury





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