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8B Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter
C-FORCE
HEALTH AND FITNESS
CHUCK NORRIS
info@creators.com
Q: Mr. Norris, it seems I ac-
tually do relatively well with
my diet and exercise until the
holiday season approaches.
Then it all goes to honey-
baked hams in a hand basket.
Do you have any advice?
--"Tried and Tempted" On-
tario, Calif.
A: The mere mention of
Thanksgiving makes our
glands salivate. We anticipate
the smells and tastes for days
and sometimes weeks ahead
of time. It's the all-American,
eating frenzy holiday --
Thanksgiving -- one of Amer-
ica's favorite pastimes.
Let's hear it for those pre-
game chips, dips and hors
d'oeuvres! Who can resist
those fluffy, cloud-like
mashed potatoes cascading
with butter, or fresh-out-of-
the-oven turkey dressing that
virtually melts ix/your
mouth? Green bean casseroles
and candied yams are a/nust,
right? And don't you have to
top it all off with that apple or
pecan pie, mounted with a
truckload of ice cream? And
let's not forget those joyous
post-Thanksgiving days of eat-
ing leftovers that even rival
the fresh-baked cuisine.
This reminds me of a hilari-
ous thought by the renowned
humorist and columnist Erma
Bombeck. She spoke for many
Americans when she wrote:
"What we're really talking
about is a wonderful day set
aside on the fourth Thursday
of November when no one di-
ets. I mean, why else would
they call it Thanksgiving?"
I, above all health and fit-
ness trainers, don't want to
spoil anyone's Thanksgiving
festivities. And it's no mystery
when I write: The truth is that
most of us overindulge during
the holidays. According to
ABC News Health, the average
American gains up to seven
pounds between Thanksgiving
and New Year's Day.
Health Management Re-
sources, a national weight loss
organization, reports that an
estimated 50 percent of Ameri-
cans ditch thoughts of diet and
exercise during November and
postpone them until January.
And on seemingly good
ground, as HMR estimates the these, you will also cut your and festive way as soon as where possible or no butter at
average Thanksgiving meal calories and minimize foods people walk in the door. You'll all. And I'rri not talking about
has 7,100 calories! high in salts, sugars, starches , be surprised by how many margarine, which can be
Our typical approach to and saturated fats. people keep drinking them. equally artery clogging. In-
Thanksgiving is to starve our- --Try healthy hors stead of spreading butter on
selves before devouring the Pre-game meal strategies d'oeuvres, such as potato chip multi-grain or whole-wheat
bird. Deprivation drives us to --Though fun and festive, alternatives like whole-wheat rolls, as the Food Network
the dinner table. But nothing the holidays can also exacer- pita rounds cut into small tri- recommends, try jam, nut but-
could be worse, bate feelings of loneliness and angles. You can even toast ter or at least a Iight mar.
Our path to victory is often loss. The mind can be a battle- them to make them crunchy, garine such as Smart Balance
averted because we have no field, launching a holiday food Consider hummus, salsa orLight. You can reduce butter
consumptive war strategy for consumption war in yourblack bean dips instead of in stuffing and mashed pota-
the'holiday season. But I head. Fight not to fill the emo- queso, ranch or refried beans, toes by boiling potatoes in
agree with Maribel Rodriguez, tional voids with holiday Even better, you might try chicken broth or simply
program director for health treats. Rather, gorge your some vegetable trays-- car- adding the broth to holiday
risk management at The mind daffy on positive rein- rots, edamame, cherry toma- recipes. The fact is that one ta-
Austin Diagnostic Clinic, who forcements, whether that is toes, cauliflower, broccoli or blespoon of stick butter con-
said, "By making some simple reading inspirational materi- celery with a little organic tains 102 calories. So at least
changes, you can enjoy spe- als, meditating, praying or lis- peanut butter make great ap- - switch to an unsalted whipped
cial holiday foods without tening to your favorite media petizers, butter, which contains 67 calo-
gaining the traditional holi- motivational tracts. --Cooked green beans ries per tablespoon.
day weight." --Drink 16 ounces of water might not titillate cravings for Next week, in Part 2; I'll
So what can we do to maxi- an hour before any party or creamy Casseroles, but a few give you the top nine strate-
mize our holiday taste buds big meal gathering. It not only additional spices on a batch gies in my pre-to*post game
without increasing the size of hydrates your body's system, can rival any scrumptiousmeal list of "15 tips to master
our bellies? In short, how do but also fills your stomach, re- syrup. At the very least, use a turkey temptations."
we gobble without gorging duces the intensity of crav- can of reduced fat cream of Until then, ponder one last
and gaining? ings, and will help you control mushroom soup in your green "wise word" from Erma
I have a pre-to-post game consumption. - bean casserole. And instead of Bombeck: "Thanksgivingdin-
meal strategy to help you Game time meal strategies candied yams or sweet potato ners take 18 hours to prepare.
have victory over holiday Since alcohol can be an casserole, loaded with brown They are consumed in 12 min-
gluttony and even improve appetite stimulant, try no al- sugar, butter and marshmal- utes. Halftimes take 12 mi.n. -
your guests' health, if you're cohol or alcohol-free drinks at lows, consider that bakedutes. This is not coincidence."
hosting the gathering, your athering. Drink bottled sweet potatoes or yams ,
Here are 15 consumptive water or unsweetened iced tea wrapped in foil can lock in Write to Chuck Norris at info@
strategies that will help pre- with lemon slices or sweet- juices and natural sugars to creators.corn with questions about
serve waistlines without for- ened with Stevia, a natural al- satisfy most sweet teeth or health and fitness.
feiting food enjoyment and ternative. If you're hosting, of- palates. Copyright 2011 Chuck Norris
holiday fulfillment. By doing fer those drinks in some fun --Use butter alternativesDistributed by creators.corn
m
Thanksgiving is filled with offered. Sample your favorite
good food, company and grati- foods and use a smaller plate
tude. For many people, it's al- to "trick" yourself into think-
so the source of weight gain ing you have consumed more.
and anxiety. This season, Slow down. Take time to
don't let the holidays derail enjoy your food and stop eat-
your healthy habits. TOPS ingbefore you feel full.
Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Change the focus to family
Sensibly), the nonprofit at the table. Food and drinks
weight-loss support organiza- are a large part of the holi-
tion, offers tips to eat right, days, but they don't have to
stay active and reduce stress, be the focus. Instead, go
around the table and have
Eat without regret everyone say why they are
Watch portion sizes. You thankful, share favorite holi-
don't need to fill your plate day memories and reconnect.
with everything that's Don't forget about breakfast.
Approaching the Thanksgiv- Make time to get moving on
ing meal on an empty stom- Thanksgiving Day. Take a
ach can be a- recipe for disas- walk or hike in the morning or
ter. A nutritious breakfast head outside after dinner.
helps control appetite, so you Many communities offer a
aren't as inclined to "Turkey Trot," a 5K walk/run,
overindulge during dinner, which can be an invigorating
Breakfast can also keep ener- way to kick off the day.
gy levels up. Plan an activity. The day
Send offleftovers. I)0n'tfill doesn't need to revolve
your refrigerator with left- around the Thanksgiving
overs; send extra food home meal. Go for a family bike
with guests. This will help ride, play football or have a
avoid temptation to dip back relay race for the kids.
into high-calorie treats.
Stay active
Take a hike¢or go for a walk,
.p
****STRAIGHT TALK FOR THE CONSUMER****
Continuing the Story About Root Canals
(Part 3)
Continuing the story on root canal treatment, or Endodontics, I will now address
a very important part of this treatment: MAGNIFICATION. Magnification is an
absolute necessity in order to provide excellence in endodontic treatment. To my
knowledge, more than 99% of endodontic specialists use high magnification in
every tooth they treat for the reason that without magnification one simply cannot
visualize the minute details required to find all openings to all of the canal systems
or see down into them during treatment. Further, I am not sure that in today's world
that excellence in dentistry can be routinely accomplished without magnification no
matter what you are examining, treating, or whatever procedure you are doing.
Why? Simply because a dentist cannot see all the details needed with the naked
eye. But in endodontics magnification is essential in order to provide excellence in
care and if excellence is not provided, the risk of eventual failure is raised. In our
office, we use magnification for everything we do and I have done this since 1984.
When we open a tooth for this treatment we are looking for tiny openings to the
canals, openings to be found in the pulp chamber (the area inside the tooth that
leads to the canals). Over 98% of upper first molars and 80% of upper second
molars, for example, have a tiny hidden canal that before magnification was rarely
t
, found. Leaving this canal untreated results in lingering discomfort after treatment.
i Some patients have this lingering discomfort for years finally showing tip as a
recurrent abscess. With magnification, these small canals can be found and treated
successfully rendering complete treatment and thus a comfortable tooth. There are
patterns within the pulp chamber that lead us to locating these small canals but to
see these routinely with the naked eye is almost impossible. Essentially no
endodontic specialist treats patients without magnification as stated above. There-
fore it is easy to interpolate that if you need a root canal, make sure magnification
is used during treatment. Cheaply done dentistry and long lasting successful
dentistry usually do not go hand in hand. Protect your investment by having good
quality treatment the first time.
So, lets recap what good endodontic treatment entails, what we have discussed so
far:
Magnification from examination through all treatment.
Current endodontic training to understand and implement evidence based treatment
methods, materials, and instruments.
Understanding of root canal systems and what this means in disinfecting,
removing dead or dying tissue, and cleaning them thoroughly.
Instrumenting the openings to the entire root canal system large enough and
sufficient to allow the introduction of chelating materials throughout.
Agitating these materials sufficient to make sure currents are produced within this
fluid so it can flow to all areas of the canal systems.
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Talk for the Consumer on Dentistry goes on! These articles should help you be a
discriminating conscientious consumer protecting both your investment and your
health.
DR. MICHAEL W. and DR. EMILY S. HERN
431 Main St., Quincy, CA • 283-1119
Say goodbye to holiday stress
Take time for yourseff-. Dur-
ing theH01fdays, there' can 'be"
a lot of togetherness.- It's :im-
portant to spend a few min-
utes alone periodically to give
yourself time to recharge.
Take a nap, listen to music or
simply sneak off to a quiet
room in the house to clear
your mind.
Be thankful. Feeling
stressed or tired? Find your-
self complaining? Take time
to think about or write down
the things you're thankful for,
big or small. Being grateful
can decrease stress, boost the
immune system and improve
sleep patterns.
Share the load. There's no
reason only one person should
plan, cook and entertain. If
guests offer to prepare a dish,
let them bring it to your
Thanksgiving celebration. Also,
have the kids help with house-
hold choreS. This' Will decrease
your workload and make the
holiday more pleasant.
Help those less fortunate.
Forget about your troubles for
the day and spend time volun-
teering at a local soup kitchen
or food pantry. Spread cheer
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by giving back, taking the fo-
cus off of your own stress and
helping others in need.
Breathe! It may seem simple,
but peop!e tend to forget to
breathe when they're stressed.
Take deep breaths to increase
your oxygen intake. Find a
• comfortable place to rest and
consciously slow the rate of
your breathing. You'll be
amazed how good you will feel.
Keep it simple. Make a few
fancy dishes and keep the others
easy. It's OK to scale back the
meal and festivities so you enjoy
the holiday rather than spend
all'0f your time preparing.
To successfully employ these
tips, make sure to plan ahead
and practicean attitude of
gratitude. The holidays are a
time to focus on the people in
your life, so make an effort to
take the emphasis off of sweet
treats and creating the perfect
meal and be thankful for
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