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Did you know that dental health is an integral part of the health equation?
According to Dr. Doug Reams, a Lucerne resident and dental practitioner, “Proper dental hygiene can aid in the prevention of many medical illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart problems, joint pain, stroke and a lot more.
“Seniors deserve the best we can give them, especially in a tough economy, when everyone has to pinch pennies,” he added.
Reams, who has practiced dentistry in Lucerne for 32 years, is concerned over the lack of proper dental care many Lake County residents receive.
“It is sad to see seniors unable to keep up with their dental needs because they live on a fixed income,” Reams said.
The importance of good dental hygiene cannot be stressed enough, according to Reams, citing many new medical studies proving the link between tooth decay and heart disease, and other serious health problems which plague seniors.
“We all need to do what we can in today’s economic downturn. Lucerne, being a small community, I want to give something back,” explained Reams.
Putting his money where his mouth is, Dr. Reams is offering a 10-percent senior discount to all senior clients in September and October.
Dr. Reams' dental office is located under the clock tower at 6075 Highway 20, Lucerne.
To find out more about the senior discount plan call 707-274-6605 or check with your local Lake County senior center for information.
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And what can you do about stress? How do you handle it? Although we can’t eliminate all the stress in our lives, we can stop the stress reaction from taking over.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital invites you to experience a non-invasive and relaxing treatment by visiting our Biofeedback Lab.
Biofeedback is a tool that is used to monitor our physical and emotional response to stress. The advanced equipment monitors bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, skin temperature and sweat response, providing feedback that can point you in the right direction to discover your relaxation response.
“The relaxation response is found within each of us,“ says Joe Prisco, Sutter Lakeside Hospital Physical Therapist and biofeedback specialist.
“Biofeedback can undo the negative effects of stress by bringing forth decreased muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure, as well as a healthier breathing pattern, leading to a more peaceful, pleasant mood.”
Studies have shown that we have more control over so-called involuntary bodily functions that we once thought possible. As a result, biofeedback can train individuals to listen to stress signals from their own bodies and use various techniques to balance, release and recover from stressors, leading to a healthier life overall.
The Sutter Lakeside Hospital Biofeedback Lab is open to the public; no physician referral necessary. Sessions are self-guided and an orientation is given prior to the first session.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Sutter Lakeside Wellness Center at 707-262-5171. Visit www.sutterlakeside.org and watch the information video by clicking on the link: “Video: Biofeedback Lab.”
If you are interested in supporting Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s commitment to provide ongoing programs like the Biofeedback Lab, please call the Sutter Lakeside Hospital Foundation at 707-262-5189.
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WILLITS – There has been one laboratory confirmed case and several clinically diagnosed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, reported in the Willits area.
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory tract infection. Although it initially resembles an ordinary cold, it may eventually turn more serious, particularly in infants.
Whooping cough is characterized by severe spasms of coughing that can last for several weeks to months. It is most contagious before the coughing starts in the cold-like stage. It is contagious from person to person when coughing or sneezing.
The symptoms of Whooping cough begin like the common cold; with runny nose or congestion, sneezing, and maybe mild cough or fever, but quickly progress to severe coughing.
Among vaccine-preventable diseases, pertussis is one of the most commonly occurring in the United States.
The childhood vaccine for pertussis is called DTaP. Children are immunized with four doses of DTaP by 15 months. A Tdap booster is recommended for all ages 11 and older. Protection from pertussis from the vaccine fades over time. It is recommended that adolescents and adults be revaccinated every 7 to 10 years.
The best way to prevent whooping cough is to get vaccinated, adults and children. To prevent the spread, cover your mouth when you cough.
DTaP and Tdap vaccinations are readily available by your family’s physician or pediatrician, and the county Community Health Center’s Immunization Clinic. Call your local health care provider to find out if anyone in your family needs their vaccinations.
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The food for life nutrition and cooking class series is designed to help cancer survivors take advantage of the healing power of foods.
Created by Dr. Neal Barnard and many other health and nutrition professionals, each class will include information on how certain foods and nutrients work to promote or discourage cancer growth, along with cooking demonstrations of simple and healthy recipes that can easily done at home.
It is an eight week course starting Monday, Sept. 14, through Nov. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Lakeport Community Church, off Highway 29 at the corner of Park Way and Hill Road, across from the fire department.
The class will be taught by professional chef, Kevin Breitbart, a certified cancer project instructor, and Isis Israel, a cancer survivor, cookbook author and teacher of healthy cooking for Saladmaster.
There is a fee of $200 for the eight class series – that's only $25 per class.
The Cancer Project is a nonprofit organization. The cost of the class is to cover the food and materials. Due to limited seating please RSVP soon.
For further information contact Isis Israel at 707-972-2257,