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8healthy choices

PORTION CONTROL

Want to lose weight?Try a smaller plate

By Judy Hevrdejs

5eating right

A TOUCH OF SPICE

5 seasonings that are

good for you

By Cathleen Cole

12home remedies

ALOE VERA

Its now a popular drink

By Todd Senters

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14focus on health

MEDICINAL

POWER OF PETS

How to improve physical,

mental and emotional health

By Margaret Battistelli

Gardner

spotlight

TIFFANY DERRYHow to cook healthy but with avor

By Cathleen Cole9


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Add some spice to your life for avor and health benets

By Cathleen Cole

Its no secret that spices add flavorto foods to make dishes even moredelicious. But in recent years,studies have shown that manyspices add health benefits alongwith that zing to the taste buds.

Jau-Jiin Chen, a registered dietitian and associate professor

in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at La-

mar University, is an expert on alternative and complemen-

tary nutrition therapies and traditional Chinese medicine. I

use spices all the time, she said. What or which to use will

depend on the dishes I am cooking.

Douglas Boatwright, a researcher and professor in the

Department of Health and Kinesiology at Lamar University,is examining the benecial eects of cinnamon in lowering

blood glucose in diabetics based on the appropriate dosage.

Initially, I added cinnamon to foods for the benet of lower-

ing blood pressure, he said. Later, through further read-

ings, I ran across the benets for lowering blood glucose and

cholesterol from cinnamon ingestion.

Take a closer look at these ve spices and blend some into

your recipes for good taste and good health.

Cinnamon

Studies have shown this popular spice helps lower choles-

terol and blood pressure. It has recently been in the spotlight

for its eects on controlling blood sugar. Scientists believe

the avonoid procyanidin may be responsible for these ben-

ecial eects, according to Chen.

Boatwright eats two to four grams of cinnamon a day. Is it

his favorite spice? Im taking the cinnamon for real and/orperceived benets, he explained, not for the fun of it.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper, also known as capsicum, red pepper or

chili pepper, is used for various problems with digestion

including upset stomach, stomach pain, diarrhea and cramps.

In some traditional healing systems, cayenne pepper is clas-

sied as a stimulant to increase blood ow, promote blood

circulation and lower the risk of heart disease, Chen said.

In folk medicine, cayenne peppers were used as a topical

analgesic. Today you can nd ointments sold over-the-coun-

ter that contain the active ingredient from cayenne pepperto treat muscle pain, toothache and the pain associated with

arthritis.

According to Chen, recent research has demonstrated that

capsaicin, a phytochemical in cayenne pepper, is responsible

for its eects on weight loss by creating feelings of satiety

and increasing metabolism, pain relief by blocking a protein

critical to the transmission of pain signals and cardiovascular

health by enhancing cholesterol conversion to bile acids and

lowering blood cholesterol.

Ginger

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reducing post-workout pain, Chen said.

Ginger also exhibits antioxidant and

anti-inammatory properties that may

suggest a potential role in cancer pre-

vention. Ginger is eective in reducing

nausea and vomiting from pregnancy

and motion sickness but mildly ef-

fective in reducing nausea caused by

chemotherapy.

Cumin

In indigenous medicine, Chen said,cumin seeds have long been considered

a stimulant, intestinal-gas reliever and

useful in treating diarrhea and indi-

gestion, as well as in relieving sleep-

lessness, the common cold and fever.

Recent studies have shown that black

cumin in the form of seed or oil extract

has a wide spectrum of biological ef-

fects including antioxidant, anti-diabet-

ic, anti-inammatory, anti-cancerous

and anti-microbial properties. Most

of the therapeutic properties of black

cumin may be due to the bioactive

component called thymoquinone in the

essential oil.

Many of the studies were done in

animals, Chen said. More clinical

studies in human subjects certainly

are needed. The eects of cumin on

lowering blood-sugar levels could be

explained partly by stimulating insulin

release. In one study, patients with

high blood-lipid levels took one grama day of black cumin-seed powder

orally for two months and reduced

their total cholesterol and triglyc-

erides.

Turmeric

The Indian traditional

medical systems use tur-

meric for wound heal-

ing, rheumatic disor-

ders, gastrointestinal

symptoms, de-worming, rhinitis and as

a cosmetic, Chen said. It was found

in animal studies that turmeric can

increase detoxifying enzymes and also

can prevent DNA damage.

The anti-inammatory and anti-

oxidant activities of turmeric appear to

come from its active polyphenolic com-

pound, curcumin, which gives turmeric

its yellow pigment. Curcumin is oftenused as a food preservative, avoring or

coloring agent.

According to Chen, growing evi-

dence suggests that curcumin is eec-

tive in suppressing carcinogenesis of

several types of tissues and inhibiting

the proliferation of a wide variety of

tumor cells. It has also been shown

to lower blood cholesterol, promote

wound healing, prevent skin wrinkling,

inhibit inammation and suppress

rheumatoid arthritis. Turmeric also

reduces the adhesion of bacterium tothe stomach lining, making it a very

promising agent that deserves further

research, Chen said.

Wheres the

nutrition label?

There arent nutrition labels on

cans and jars of spices. Do spices have

vitamins, minerals, fat or calories?

According to Chen, in the Nutritional

Labeling and Education Act of 1990,

certain foods (including spices) thatdo not contain signicant amounts of

nutrients such as carbohydrates, fat

or protein are exempt from nutrition

labeling.

Spices are from the bark, stem, fruit,

bud or seed of a plant or tree. Plants are

usually low in fat and high in vitamins

and minerals, so they do contain vita-

mins and minerals and are very low in

fat and calories, Chen explained. But

the health benets of spices may

be attributed to

their

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Lamar Universitys Jau-Jiin Chen and Douglas Boatwright know the benets

of adding the right spices to your diet.

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concentrated contents of antioxidants

and many dierent phytonutrients that

when used together in cooking may ex-

ert synergistic eects. In other words,

the benets gained from these spice

combinations may be greater than the

sum of their individual eects.

How much spice

should you use?For everyday cooking, spices

enhance avor. Health-wise, they

also improve digestion because they

stimulate secretions of digestive

enzymes. That is a signicant benet

of using spices, Chen notes, adding

that how much to use in cooking is up

to personal preferences. However, to

see a specic eect on a certain health

condition, scientic research is neces-

sary to help make recommendations.

Spices have been used for thousands

of years with no side eects and thatsthe beauty of all of these spices, Chen

said. Best of all, they taste much bet-

ter than medicine so start spicing up

your diet with a variety of spices for

good health.

Toast long life ... and spices

By Noelle Carter

Spices or nuts lend extra avor to a dish when theyve been toasted.

Heres how.

When you want to add a little extra depth to a recipe, consider toast-ing the nuts or spices before adding them to a dish. Toasting helps to

release the avor and oils in the spices and nuts, lending depth and

wonderfully rich avor.

Toast whole spices on the stovetop using a heavy-bottomed saute

pan over moderate heat. Toast the spices, stirring them or shaking

the pan frequently, so they toast evenly. Watch the pan closely so the

spices dont burn. A few minutes are all it should take to bring out the

avors; youll know theyre ready when you can smell them. (You can

toast ground spices too, though this is best done on a parchment-lined

baking sheet in the oven to keep the ground spices from burning.)

Toast nuts on a sheet pan in a 350- to 375-degree oven for several

minutes until lightly darkened and fragrant. As with spices, watch thatthe nuts dont overcook in the oven they can go quickly from nicely

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By Judy Hevrdejs

Hows your diet planworking? Not so good,you say?

Take a tip from BrianWansink. He heads Cornell

Universitys Food and Brand Lab, wrotethe book Mindless Eating and studiedhow big plates make us fat. OK, its not theplate. But the bigger the plate, the morewe ll it. Dinner plate sizes have increased36 percent since the 60s, he said. And ifyou go from a 10-inch plate to a 12-inch

plate, the amount people serve them-selves goes up about 22 percent.

A 9-inch plate is better? Maybe not.

Sometimes people start realizing theyveserved themselves less and go back for sec-onds and thirds, he said.

To nd out the dierence, we lled threeplates (9-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch) withspaghetti, bottled sauce and frozen meat-balls, then tallied calories. The 9-inchplate holds serving sizes printed on thepackages. MCT

Big plates,big waistlines

healthy choices

9-inch plate2 oz. pasta

(1 cup cooked) = 210 calories

cup sauce = 60 calories

3 meatballs (3 oz.) = 250 calories

Total: 520 calories

10-inch plate4 oz. pasta = 420 calories

1 cup sauce = 120 calories


Total: 873 calories

12-inch plate6 oz. pasta = 630 calories

1 cups sauce = 180 calories


Total: 1,227 calories

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Tiffany Derry

on how to makehealthy taste good

By Cathleen Cole

Food has always played a big part in

Tiany Derrys life. She remembers

helping her mother in the kitchen

when she was practically a toddler and

starting to cook by herself when she

was just a few years older. >>

FromIHOP toTop Chef

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Beaumonts Tiffany Derry appeared as a contestantin seasons 7 and 8 of Bravos Top Chef.


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Family dinners were an im-

portant part of her childhood

growing up in Beaumont.

Family birthdays and holi-

days were based around big

meals. For Mothers Day, the

men of the family cooked.

For Fathers Day, the women

of the family prepared the

meal. We tried to outdo the

men, Derry noted of the

friendly competition.

Derry credits her mother,

Louisa Austin, for teaching

her how to cook. My mom

was adventurous, Derry

said, adding that she often

tried new foods and recipes.

I think thats the base. I

add on to those things. That

was the foundation. My mom

started it.

The young chef began her

culinary career at Interna-

tional House of Pancakes on

Eastex Freeway in Beaumont

where she started as a server

at 15 years old. One day, the

kitchen sta needed help.

She jumped right in calling

the orders to the cooks and

making pancakes. I loved

it, she remembered. It was

so much fun. But she had tokeep her grades up any-

thing less than the A-B honor

roll at Ozen High School and

her parents would make her

quit her job.

After graduating from

high school in 2001, she

attended the Art Institute

of Houston and earned an

Associate of Science degree

in culinary arts in 2003.

From there she moved on to

fine-dining establishments

as an executive sous chef and

later as an executive chef.

In 2010, she earned a spot

as a contestant for Bravo

televisions reality program

Top Chef and appeared in

season seven, where she was

voted fan favorite after plac-

ing fifth. She also competed

among the All-Star chefs in

season 8 and finished fourth.

Although her cooking andher tastes moved toward fine

dining and fine foods, she

still likes a big stack of pan-

cakes with bacon or a fast-

food burger with fries now

and then. I definitely love

all of that, she admitted.

But I have a deep appre-

ciation for the finer foods. I

definitely cannot go without

the finer foods.


Tips forAmateur Chefs

Know where your food

comes from.

Learn technique. Take some

professional classes or read

and practice.

Have fun.

Must-Havengredients

Derrys top must-have ingredients

n the kitchen:

mustards including Creole

and Dijon

vinegars including champagne

and red wine.

kosher salt Top Chef contestants Antonia Lofaso and Tiffany Derrywait for judges comments.

In the Lock Down episode, Top Chef contestantshad to make a dish with whatever they could ndin the aisles of a Target store.

Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio discussesa dish with Beaumonts Tiffany Derry.

People wanthealthier optionsthat still offeravor.

Tiffany Derry



Many chefs tend to get chunky, but

Derry does a pretty good job of keep-

ing the extra pounds o. She takes

kickboxing classes and loves volley-

ball, basketball and golf. I eat a lot

so I have to do something to maintain

my weight, she said. Its harder, she

noted, when she travels a lot and eats

out three times a day.

When she creates a menu, shemakes a point of adding some healthy

choices. I try to do vegetable courses

plenty of grilled items and lighter

fare, she said. People want healthier

options that still oer flavor. Her top

must-have ingredients in the kitchen

are mustards including Creole and Di-

jon, kosher salt and vinegars including

champagne and red wine.

She has some pointers on how

to cook recipes that are lighter andhealthier. One of the ways is to use

herbs garlic, shallots, mustards, she

explained, noting that they add flavor

without adding high calories. Salads

with dark greens and vegetables are

also a good choice. And dont overcook

vegetables, she advised. If you dont

want to eat them raw, you can saut

them in a little extra-virgin olive oil.

Grilled fish is good too with a garnish

of homemade fresh salsa made with

limes, oranges, bell peppers and extra-

virgin olive oil.

Derry has a new restaurant in the

works. She and her two business part-

ners will open Private Social in Dallas

in August. One part of the restaurant

will have a private, fine-dining atmo-

sphere. The other part will be an open,more social area with a communal table

and less-expensive dishes perfect for

sharing. The private dining room will

have a glassed-in chefs area for patrons

to see the master at work. All chefs are

rock stars, Derry joked. She doesnt

want to hide her show behind walls.

Shell also have her own herb garden

and will buy meats and vegetables from

Ingredients

2 pounds Mahi llets

10 limes

1 scotch bonnet

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 head radicchio, julienned

1 fennel, julienned

large red onion, julienned

3 clementines or tangerines,

segmented

cup extra-virgin olive oil

Micro cilantro, for garnish

3 corn tortillas, julienned and fried

Directions

Slice the sh on a bias sashimi style.

Squeeze the limes over the sh

and add salt and pepper. Add the

radicchio, fennel, red onions, and

clementine segments in a mixing

bowl, and then season with salt and

pepper, and olive oil and set aside.

To serve, lay 4 slices of sh on a

plate and a place small amount of

salad atop of sh. Garnish with the

micro cilantro and olive oil and then

top with the fried tortilla chips.

TiffanysMahi Mahi

and RadicchioCeviche

All chefs areROCK STARS

Tiffany Derry

local farmers. I want people

to know and appreciate what

they are putting in their bod-

ies, she said. The cuisine

will be New American with

a blend of tastes including

Italian, Mexican, Asian and

Southern fare. I am a fu-

sion, she explained of her

culinary talents.

Whats her favorite

healthy meal? Any kind of

grilled fish whatevers

fresh with gazpacho as

a sauce and a mixture of

vegetables roasted in garlic

and olive oil. She likes her

desserts simple and flavorful.

Im a chocolate lover, she

admitted.

Derry oers some tips for

amateur chefs. First, know

where your food comes from.

I love farmers markets, she

said. Second, learn tech-

nique, such as sauting, and

you can cook anything, she

advised. And finally, have

fun. Its not rocket science,

she noted. Go to the grocery

store, pick out a new vegeta-

ble and play with it.

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Sure its great for sunburn, but aloe verahas other healing properties

By Todd Senters

A

loe vera has been usedtopically for thousandsof years to treat burns,rashes and numerousother dermatologic

conditions, but researchsuggests aloe vera can also be good foryour health: helping to regulate bloodsugar, reducing elevated blood lipids andimproving symptoms of gastrointestinaldisorders.

According to Patty Howie, assistant manager of Basic

Foods, an organic and natural foods market in Beaumont,

aloe vera is known to significantly improve the absorption of

essential vitamins and minerals.

Other significant benefits of

aloe vera include intestinal regu-

lation and symptom relief from

heartburn and stomach ulcers,

Howie said.

But to get these benefits, How-

ie emphasized you must consume

the outer leaf of the plant. For

this reason, consumers should

look for products produced from

the whole leaf of Aloe Vera.

Basic Foods sells a variety of

aloe juice products, from an aloe

water beverage, aloe vera juice

This summer,DRINKyour aloe

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concentrate to aloe vera supplements.

I recommend consuming two ounces of Aloe Vera juice

three times each day, as part of a daily health management

plan, said Marcia Cavett, also of Basic Foods. As with any

change in nutritional support, you need to discuss the daily

use of aloe vera with your physician.

Because of the natural way Aloe Vera works with your

gastrointestinal system, it can aect the way some prescribed

medications are absorbed by the body. Howie added.

Recordings of the medicinal properties of Aloe Vera dateback to approximately 2,200 BC and were well-documented

by Hippocrates around 400 BC. Even so, research continues

today to better understand precisely how Aloe Vera interacts

with the human body in an eort to unlock other potential

health benets.

Aloe Vera is believed to improve cell communication

which can stop or slow the progression of cancer, Howie

said. It is also believed to reduce liver inammation and

prevent the formation of kidney stones. Aloe Vera is known

to have antibacterial and antiviral properties, and is eective

in treating herpes-related viruses, like Shingles and Chicken

Pox.

Aloe Vera is a rich source of over two hundred naturally-occurring nutritional substances, including 20 amino acids,

eight enzymes, nine minerals, plant sterols, monosaccharides

and polysaccharides, antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E, B com-

plex, and glycoproteins.

It is commercially available in several forms, including

lotions, gels and liquids. For use in treating skin conditions,

such as wounds, rashes and burns, research has shown that

both topical application and oral ingestion are equally as

eective. For other health benets, Aloe Vera should be con-

sumed orally.

Whether you have a simple problem or a severe problem

it is a safe bet that you can nd relief from drinking aloe vera

juice.

What is aloe vera?

In total there are about 300 species of Aloe Vera, the most importantin terms of healing properties being Aloe Barbadensis Miller. AloeVera is a cactus-like plant but is actually part of the lily family. Itcontains 74 known nutrients and all the synergistic factors needed tofacilitate their complete absorption.

Suggested uses: Anti-inammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and

energy tonicOther possible uses: Digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ul-cers and irritable bowel syndrome, cleansing stomach, liver, kidneys,spleen, bladder and colon, arthritis, asthma, bladder and kidneyinfections, cancer, constipation, diverticular disorders, hemorrhoids,heartburn, heart disease, immune stimulation, indigestion, insomnia,kidney disease, leg cramps, leukemia, skin health, stomach distress,tumors, white blood cell production and general health tonic.

Possible side effects

If you are using oral corticosteroids, such as beclomethasone,methylprednisolone, or prednisone, it is important not to overuse ormisuse Aloe vera juice. A potassium deciency can develop, and youmay experience toxic effects from the medication.

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can keep the doctor awayand depression at bay

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

W

hen one ofAmericas mostbeloved medicalsuperstars saysthere are specifichealth benefits to

owning a pet, you pretty much have tobelieve it, right?

In April, natural-health guru Dr. Andrew Weil blogged,

Research has demonstrated [companion animals] can

have a calming eect on people, help reduce blood pres-

sure and anxiety, and can encourage socialization.

Pets (or the more PC companion animals) have

such a positive impact on health physical, mental and

emotional that some hospitals make provisions to allow

family members to bring patients pets in for visits. Under

strict regulations, of course.

Many hospitals also have programs that provide for

visits from specially trained pets and their handlers. At

Christus Hospital in Beaumont, thats the Pet Partners

program, which is run by the Delta Society, a nonprofit

organization formed specifically to facilitate such visits.

Its pretty clear that pets can have beneficial eects on

patients, their behavior, attitude, outlook, said Dr. Leon

Hicks, a pediatric surgeon at Christus and advocate of

the Pet Partners program. And Im sure that somewhereamong all of the research, someone has measured things

like blood pressure and heart rate and certain substances

in the blood that are associated with more well being.

According to Michelle Hammerly, director of education

at Christus, The visits are a distraction from the normal

intrusive touch that people experience in the hospital, a

break from the sterile environment, and they bring a little

bit of the home environment into the hospital setting.

But its not just after the fact where pets can contrib-

ute to a persons health and well-being. Theres no better

excuse-buster for exercising than owning a pup. No matter

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Ace the dog visits Christus St. Elizabeth patient Hannah Best as part of thePet Partners program.

how must-see the TV lineup is on any

given night, that furry, four-legged

workout buddy is going to remind you

when its time to well go. And that

means putting on your running shoes

and his leash and hitting the concrete.

And while backing out on a human

exercise partner might result in some

hurt feelings, ignoring the need of a pet

partner could mean something far more

ugly (and harder to clean up).

Plus, walking with an animal is

such an exercise in wonder and awe Gotta smell this! Gotta chase that!

Gotta walk in circles for no particu-

lar reason! that it makes time and

distance go by almost unnoticed. Before

you know it, your weight is down,

your blood pressure is down, your bad

cholesterol is down and the good stu

is up partly because youre walking

more and throwing a stick in the park

on Saturday mornings.

But maybe the most signicant ben-

ets of pet ownership are mental andemotional. Unlike increased exercise,

which is a conscious choice on the

part of the owner, these just happen,

perhaps imperceptibly at rst. But all

of a sudden, life just seems better. Its a

health boost especially for those suer-

ing from depression.

People who enjoy animals, and

especially people who live alone, [are

those most likely to see emotional and

mental benets from owning a pet],

Hammerly said. The presence of a pet

and the responsibility to care for it can

ll a lot of empty time and space.

The unconditional love and the

loyalty pets show, and the routines they

often build around their owners also

are important contributors to an overall

sense of well-being. Never underesti-

mate the importance of feeling needed.

Hammerly warned, however, that

the intense feelings owners can have

for their pets can almost be a detriment

should the owner become ill or other-

wise unable to care for the animal. Itsan especially important consideration

in the case of someone who is elderly or

living alone.

The inability to care for a pet can be

so stressful, Hammerly said, that it can

work against the owners recovery.

To keep that from becoming a prob-

lem, its important for family members

to ensure that the pet will be taken care

of in the case of an illness or extended

hospital stay.

Its also important that pet ownersbe able to aord to feed and otherwise

provide for their animal companions

needs, since unwieldy nancial obliga-

tions arent good for anyones health or

well-being.

Owning a pet is a personal decision

and comes with a lot of responsibility.

Once that decision is made, the benets

are endless, Hammerly said. Pets be-

come part of the family and contribute

to health, wellness and recovery like

any family member can.

photographycourtesyofCHRIST

US

HOSPITAL

Diabetes upin U.S. catsand dogs

By Lindy Washburn

Diabetes is on the rise but hu

mans arent the only ones sueringDiabetes diagnoses are rising at an

even faster rate among dogs and ca

than their human companions, acc

ing to a national analysis of pet hea

released in April.

The 2011 State of Pet Health r

port is based on data from more th

2.5 million dogs and cats that visite

pet hospital facilities in 43 states.

This kind of data has never bee

available before, Dr. Jerey Klausn

a veterinarian and chief medical ofor the Baneld Pet Hospital chain,

based in Portland, Ore. We want t

share it with professionals and pet

owners.

Nationally, diabetes rates increa

by nearly a third among dogs in the

last four years and by 16 percent

among cats. It is much more comm

among cats. By comparison, human

diagnoses of diabetes rose 10 perce

over the same period.

The surprisingly high incidence

diabetes, he said, stems in part fromrising rates of obesity.

We have increasing obesity in d

and cats, just like in humans. Its n

mystery how that occurs: overfeed

and lack of exercise.

How can you tell if your pet has

diabetes? The most common signs

excessive urination, excessive thirs

and weight loss, despite a good app

tite, according to veterinarians. On

diagnosed, managing this chronic

disease can be time consuming, usually including twice-daily insulin

injections, a change in diet and reg

monitoring by a vet.

Millions of pets are getting insu

twice a day, he said. Dogs can be

diabetic for years and do just ne.

Cats can be somewhat harder to tre

because they are smaller, and hard

to nd for the daily injections.

The best bet: Make sure Buster

Tiger get enough exercise and don

become overweight.MCT



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Dont call it water aerobics

By Todd Senters

Hey, tough guy. Yeah, you waiting to pump ironon that oversized waffle-iron-looking thing. Thatlittle old lady who justclimbed out of the pool

in her sensible one-piece and aqua socks?She can probably kick your butt, so watchout.

Well, probably not. But dont underestimate the power

of the water-loving souls who partake in the aquatic tness

classes at the local gym.

Yes, aquatic tness. Forget what you think you know

about what used to be called water aerobics and get in the

pool!Aquatic tness is a real workout. Gone are the days when

classes were merely cool-water stews of elderly arms and

less-than-perky bosoms bobbing to the oldies in the shallow

end of the pool. Because it oers a thorough workout with

less pressure on the joints than land-based training, aquatic

tness still draws a predominantly older crowd but not

exclusively. The pool is cool nowadays for athletes, pregnant

women and people of all ages and tness levels who want to

start an exercise regime or who are limited in what they can

do because of injury or illness.

Pool workouts can include hardcore cardio, dance moves

and weight training, all of which look like what people do on

Aqua ftness brings thehardcore gym to the pool

get moving


Aqua ftness at the William P. Hebert Health & WellnessCenter at Christus Hospital in Beaumont.

photographybyJUDYST

OKELY

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner



dry ground.

The dierence is that water is easier on the joints,

said Peyton Jones, group tness supervisor at the William

P. Hebert Health & Wellness Center at Christus Hospital

in Beaumont, which oers myriad aquatic tness classes

year-round. You can get a really eective workout because

the water is buoyant and allows you to work in 360-degree

resistance. Plus exercising in the water is just a lot more

fun.

Of course, no matter how trendy aquatic tness be-comes or who else joins them in the water, the older crowd

is always going to be comfortable exercising in the pool.

But even the senior enthusiasts are stronger and have more

endurance these days. Theyre savvy enough to know

theyre on to something.

Sally Blewett, for example, is a graceful 73-year-old

with an easy smile who embraces a holistic approach to

aging well - eating right, pampering herself with spa treat-

ments, socializing, engaging in church services and, of

course, exercising regularly. Shes in the pool four days a

week at The Wellness Center.

It keeps me exible, and it just makes me feel so good

and so strong, she explained. Ive been doing this for 11years, since my husband died. Im alone, so its also good

for socializing and keeping up with friends.

James Ward and Daryl Bertrand are two of the small

handful of men in the aquatic tness classes at The Well-

ness Center. Both attest to the healing power of water.

Before I started doing this 15 years ago, my back hurt

so bad I couldnt lift my hands over my head. Its a whole

lot better now, Ward, 77, said.

Bertrand, 69, who has been doing aquatic tness for

about a year, at his doctors suggestion adds, I had lower

back pain so bad I could hardly do anything. But I feel the

dierence now, in muscle tone. I lost a little weight and Ican walk a whole lot better.

Jones said many people are surprised by the intensity of

their water workouts. While most people can participate in

aquatic tness, underestimating the work involved is one

of the most common mistakes.

Someone who isnt really self-aware might have

problems. It might be a diabetic who thinks the workout

is going to be easy, but then she burns more calories than

she expected to and she doesnt have a snack ready at the

side of the pool, Jones said. Or someone with asthma

who doesnt bring an inhaler. It always makes sense to be

prepared for anything the rst few times, until youre more

aware of how your body is going to react.Across the board, aquatic tness is gaining momentum

as a serious workout and taking a rightful place on the

agenda at national tness conventions. Currently theres

a push to shake things up, so its newest iteration is Aqua

Zumba, which combines the low-impact environment of

the pool with a booty-shaking dance routine.

Participants are becoming more sophisticated and

dont want to do the same thing every day. They want

more of a challenge, Jones said. Instructors are trying

to be more creative, to bring more awareness, make water

classes more fun and just get more people into the pool.

Before You Take the Plunge

Before signing up for any aquatic tness class, it

pays to do your homework. Check out the facility

and if possible, take a trial class. Things to investi-

gate include:

Is the pool indoors or outdoors? If theres onlyan outdoor pool, what is the facilitys policy

regarding classes that are cancelled because of

weather conditions?

Are the pool and locker room areas clean and

well maintained?

Is there a certied lifeguard on duty during class-

es, and is he or she trained to perform CPR?

What about temperature? Warm might feel good

at the start of the class but become uncomfort-

able as exercise progresses.

What are the instructors credentials? Aquatictness instructors should have certication from

the Aquatic Exercise Association.

What will you wear? Women should opt for

simple one-piece bathing suits with support in

the bust. Men are ne with longer swim trunks

and no shirt or maybe one specially designed

to wick away water. Everyone should invest in

aquatic footwear or aqua socks to avoid having

their feet torn up by the bottom of the pool.


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Most facilities will allow animal visits as long as theynot an aggressive animal. Some facilities have poli

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How do I know if I am a candidate fordental implants and will they work?

Millions of Americans suffer from premature and permanent tooth

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Why do I have to wear a retainerafter orthodontic treatment?

After braces are removed, the teeth will shift out of position if they

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Kevin McGrory, D.D.S.,

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How is cancer treated?

Treatment options vary depending on the cancer type, stage, and the patients

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each patient, but a cancer treatment regimen may include surgery, radiation, or chemo-

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HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY

Srinivas Kodali,

M.D., FACP QA

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As I get older I find that I have more aches and

pains. Is there a natural way to relieve such pain?

Yes. In fact, the natural pain treatment I developed often will helpwhen no other method can help. For example, the pain even in ad-

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Mohammed A. Islam M.D.,

F.A.C.C.

Gulf Coast Cardiology Group, P.L.L.C.

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A

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Beaumont, Texas 77701

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When can I switch car seats?

Infants between 4 and 30 pounds should use car seats urear-facing. Switch to forward-facing car seat above 30 pou

Rear-facing is safer for newborns up to the age of 3 provided thatplace the seat in the center. About 45 percent of children killed in tor vehicle crashes were due to unrestrained seats.

PEDIATRIC

Raja H.Ataya M.D.,

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What is an Artificial Spinal

Disc Replacement?The artificial spinal disc replacement is similar to other types of joint replace-

ment (such as hip and knee replacements) but is used to treat severe low back

pain (single level degenerative disc disease). As you get older, normal wear and tear

that occurs in your hips and knees also occurs in the spine. The artificial disc replace-

ment is a new technique designed to help align the spine and preserve its ability to

move like a normal disc and allow for a faster recovery time.

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE

Richard R.M. Francis, MD,

MBA, FRCS Ed., FRCS Ed.

(Tr & Orth)

Spine Associates

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A

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What minimally invasive procedures

are available to treat varicose veins?

If conservative management, like compression stockings, fails to re

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How long can a patient receive Hos-

pice services?The Hospice Medical Director and the patients attending phy-

sician must certify the prognosis of the patient. Medicare and

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patients physician agree that the patient is still hospice appropriate.

HOSPICE

Dr. Keith Striut, MD

of Beaumont

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Do I need regular checkups if I dont ha

any toothaches?

Yes. Tooth decay can develop in areas not readily visand it never goes away. Regular checkups allow for

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