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HealthyHealthySTAYING2010 • a special publication of the Pleasanton Weekly • TriValley Views • Danville Express • San Ramon Express

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GETTING IN SHAPE

What does it take to run a marathon or cycle

a century? PAGE 4

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Presenting Our 2010 Suite of Specialty Publications:

Staying HealthyAn annual publication focused on helping readers feel, look and be their bestPublishes: January in Pleasanton; February in Dublin, San Ramon & Danville marketsAd Space reservations: January 4

Spring & Fall Home & GardenResources for decorating indoors and out, remodels and projectsPublishes: March and September in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon & Danville marketsAd Space reservations: February 18 and August 26

Buying & SellingSpecial section focused on the housing market and all that surrounds itPublishes: April 16 and October 15 in Pleasanton WeeklyAd Space reservations: April 9 and October 8

Dining OutThe Tri-Valley's annual guide to diningPublishes: May in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon & Danville marketsAd Space reservations: April 2

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What does it take to run a marathon or cycle

a century? PAGE 8

Hospital hero checks hearts and minds

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If there’s a problem, Ajay Jain can find it at San Ramon Regional

Tips for periodic insomniacs on how to create a haven for sleep

Profiles in BusinessProfiles of local business peoplePublishes: April 9 in Danville Express and April 16 in San Ramon ExpressAd Space reservations: March 26

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Let’s face it - if New Year resolutions actually worked, we wouldn’t be making the same ones year after

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Perhaps the high fail-ure rate of resolutions, estimated at 97 percent, is not because the res-olution, itself, was un-reasonable, but because hardly anyone takes reso-lutions seriously enough to conceive a plan for real change.

Here are some tips for creating an effective plan for a healthy lifestyle change: • Determine your

health/fitness goal. Call it a resolution if you wish, but don’t limit yourself to trying it only on Jan. 1, and don’t make it a goal that’s frankly just too boring to keep. A goal of losing 10 pounds is a lot less exciting than an alternative goal to get fit and have fun while doing it. •Makeyourplanofreachingyourgoala

simple one. Start with a list of fun activities that keep you headed in the right direction. Also, don’t list activities that are nearly im-possible to do or a huge drain on your time - they’re way too frustrating, and likely to leave you overwhelmed and uncommitted.

A beginner’s goal of running one mile a day every day might be too daunting, but an alternative goal of walking for 30 minutes a day after work with a friend allows added fun and social time. • Schedule the time. You want exercise

to be a priority in your life, and you’re well aware of the benefits, but you’re stretched way too thin as it is and are having a hard time fitting it in. Despite any resolutionyou make, it’s unlikely that any of those

other priorities in your life will suddenly go away. The answer? Scheduling. A plan is simply your list of activities (from above) paired with your calendar. When making your plan, seriously consider when you’re going to fit in your activities. Review your calendar weekly, and don’t be afraid to move

things around in order to find what works best for you. •Start.Everyjourneybe-

gins with just one step, as daunting as that step might be. If you haven’t exercised in a while, and you’re intimidated about getting started again, the best thing to do is just to start. (You should always consult your physician before begin-ning any new exercise rou-tine.) Kick off by taking a long walk by yourself in the great outdoors for clarity of thought, or go with your spouse or best friend while you catch up on life’s happenings.

• Measure your successes and optimizeyour workout. Whether you are just start-ing out or have been in your routine for a while, some measurement tools might come in handy to help you get the most from your efforts. To measure your speed, distance and calories burned with over 95 percent accuracy, try a Tech4o Accelerator fitness watch.

As you become more fit, you may want to include a heart rate monitor (HRM) inyour routine that will signal when you are exercisingwithinyourtargetheartratezonefor optimal results. • Keep going. By allmeans, accept that

just like any other appointment on your calendar, you won’t be able to complete every workout activity as you had planned. Some days, commitments will get in the way; other days, you just won’t feel up to it. That’s fine, there’s no resolution failure as long as you simply accept your missed workout and keep going with the next one on your calendar.

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When making your fitness plan, seriously consider when you’re

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How to get the most out of your health benefits this yearIt’s 2010 and like millions of other

Americans, you may be thinking about the next 12 months ahead of you. One

resolution that many people may not con-sider is making the most of their new health benefits plan. By fully maximizing your ben-efits and learning the ins and outs of your plan, you could save yourself hundreds of dollars this year.

Experts say the most important first step is to review your health plan coverage docu-ments carefully. This information may have been mailed to you or may be available online with your employer or health benefits carrier.

It is important to have a copy, because this is the official guide to your health benefits. It explains what the plan will or will not cover, including any special requirements or limitations on the coverage. For example, the policy will spell out any copayments, deductible and coinsurance amounts, referral requirements and limits on types of services.

Here are more tips, based on other people’s experiences, to help you get the most out of your health benefits plan this year: •Anounceofpreventionisbest,somake

sure you get your preventive care. This in-cludes yearly physicals, flu shots and some screenings. Many plans cover these services 100 percent. •Usedoctors andotherhealth carepro-

viders that are in the health plan’s network. If your plan requires you to select a primary care physician, then do so. Some plans will not cover your visit or treatment if the doctor is not in their network, so read your docu-ments carefully or call your health plan’s cus-tomer service department to find out. Even if you are covered for using a doctor outside

your health plan’s network, you save money by seeing someone in the network. • If your doctor recommends any type

of tests or lab work - outside of what is normally part of an annual physical - call your health plan to see if these require a preauthorization.Usually the doctor’s officedoes this, but it doesn’t hurt to check. If you

get the test done without a preauthorization, your health plan may not cover the testing, which will leave you paying for it out of your pocket. (It is always a good idea to get copies of preauthorizations in writing.) • Read your policy carefully if you need

any type of therapy - for instance, physical, occupational or speech therapy. There are

often limits on the number of visits and some have time limits for when you can receive the services after you are diagnosed. • When Explanations of Benefits (EOBs)

arrive, review them carefully. An EOB explains how a health benefits claim was paid. Be sure you were charged for the correct service and the correct amount. If you don’t understand the information or something is incorrect, call your health plan or your doctor to resolve it. •Understandyourrightstofileanappeal

or grievance if a claim is denied that you feel should be paid. This information is typically explained on your EOB or you can call your health plan for instruction on how to do this. You may need to provide additional informa-tion for a claim to be reconsidered. There are timeframes for this so pay attention to those notes on your EOBs or in any corre-spondenceyoureceive.Whenevercontactingyour health plan, have your member identi-fication number, the date of service, and any documentation to support your appeal. •Finally,mosthealthplansareemphasiz-

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Average out-of-pocket costs, such as co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles, are expected to increase nearly 10 percent in 2010, according to research group Hewitt Associates. It pays to know the ins and outs of your health benefits plan so you don’t get caught paying more than necessary. For more tips on how to maximize your health benefits, download or order a free copy of “Navigating Your Health Benefits For Dum-mies” at www.planforyourhealth.com.

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Former Navy lieutenant Jelissa Walker at San Regional Medical Center where, as director of infection control, she handles H1N1 clinics.

“Those who aren’t yet vaccinated against the H1N1 flu should still get their shots to be safe, and to make sure they don’t infect anyone else,” Walker said.

Although that has meant two shots this season — one to protect against the regular flu bug and another to be spared H1N1 — next year’s vaccine should protect against both strains in one early fall season shot.

Walker said the Centers for Disease Control had first recommended two shots for full protection against the H1N1 flu virus. A study showed, however, that the first shot was providing 90 percent pro-tection, which Walker said was sufficient to cancel the second shot requirement.

However, children under 9 who have never had the flu or a flue shot should still get two shots initially, and then they’ll need just one going forward.

For those who’ve had the flu, they can appreciate the seriousness of the dis-ease. Walker points out that the H1N1 is much worse, often keeping those stricken in bad for days at a time and out of school or off work for a week or more. The H1N1 shot can protect the public against that agony, and with the virus still out there, she says it’s now easier

than ever to get the shots. Walker held a flu clinic at San Ramon

Regional earlier this month and last No-vember vaccinated hundreds at a special drive-through clinic. Motorists and pas-sengers filled out the paperwork at the first drive-through station, then rolled up their sleeves and drove to the next station for the shots. It took just a few minutes for ev-eryone in the car to be protected from the flu, at least for this season.

According to the CDC, as many as 80 million Americans were sickened by the H1N1 influenza virus between last April and December and another 16,000 died. The number of infected could be closer to 39 million but the exact counts are difficult to obtain because many people with the flu didn’t seek medical care. Local schools reported that many stu-dents who stayed home with the flu

never were tested for the virus, weath-ered the illness at home and returned to classes when the risk of infecting others was gone.

But Walker said that the H1N1 virus is still circulating and causing illness, though in much smaller numbers and with few pub-lic reports about the numbers.

“Going into February, my rec-ommendation is to still get the shot,” she said.

The state in an email sent to Walk-er and other health care providers said

there are no longer any restrictions on who can provide the shots or who can get them. There’s plenty of the H1N1 vaccine available, with shots being ad-ministered in many locations, including at local pharmacies. Those giving the shots have all had to take medication administration courses to qualify for the

service. Walker said the state is providing the

vaccine and supplies needed for adminis-tering the vaccine free of charge through the federal Department of Health and Human Services, although some loca-tions providing the shots are charging for their service.

Even after being vaccinated — and certainly for those who haven’t received the H1N1 vaccine — Walker urges ev-eryone to practice god hygiene to pre-vent infections. That means keeping the hands clean on a regular basis, especially after touching products placed on public display in stores or even the handles of shopping carts.

She knows about infectious diseases. A former Navy lieutenant, Walker served on bases around the country as an infec-tion control officer, administering vac-cines of all types and helping to keep the bases disease free. She’d still be in the Navy, except she was facing assignment to Iraq just after her daughter Alyssa was born. She took a discharge and joined the staff at San Ramon Valley Regional Hospital to stay a bit closer to Alyssa, who is now 3 years old. n

Not too late for that H1N1 flu shot

Number of cases dwindling, but another outbreak could come this spring

By Jeb Bing

Although the flu season seems to be tapering off, the director of infection control at San

Ramon Regional Medical Center is urging those who haven’t yet been vaccinated to get the shots now. Jelissa Walker, a registered nurse

who’s had charge of the hospital’s clinics and disease control program for the last two years, said pandemics such as the one this season with the H1N1 flu outbreak typically last 18 months, even longer. The flu season usually starts in August and September and lasts until April or May.

“Those who aren’t yet vaccinated against the

H1N1 flu should still get their shots to be safe, and to make sure they don’t

infect anyone else.”Jelissa Walker,

RN at San Ramon Regional

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Q: Will the vaccine against 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (also called “swine flu”) be the same vaccine in 2010?A: Yes, the vaccine to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus will be the same for the entire 2009-2010 influenza season, which extends into the spring of 2010. The “2009” in the name only relates to the year the virus was first identified; it does not have to do with how long the vac-cine will work or the year in which it should be administered.

Q: Who should get the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine?A: When the vaccine to protect against 2009 H1N1 first became available, supplies were limited. For this reason, CDC's Advisory Committee on Im-munization Practices (ACIP) recom-mended that people at highest risk for complications from this virus, or those caring for high risk individuals who cannot receive vaccination, receive the vaccine first. These target groups included pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel, anyone 6 months through 24 years of age, and people ages of 25 through 64 years of age at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 influenza because of certain chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems.

ACIP recognized the need to as-sess supply and demand issues at the local level. The committee further recommended that once the demand for vaccine for these target groups had been met at the local level, programs and providers should begin vaccinating everyone from ages 25 through 64 years. Studies at that time indicated that the risk for infection among people 65 and older was less than the risk for younger age groups so people 65 and older were not initially targeted to receive early doses of vaccine. However, ACIP noted that as vaccine supply increased and demand for vaccine among younger age groups is being met, programs and providers should

also offer vaccination to people over the age of 65. At this time, many states have already opened up vac-cination to anyone who wants it and while people 65 and older are still less likely to get sick with 2009 H1N1, severe infections and deaths have occurred in every age group, including older people. CDC is now encouraging those who have been patiently waiting to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, including people 65 and older, to get vaccinated depend-ing on local supply.

Q: How many doses of vaccine are required?A: The U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-tration (FDA) has approved the use of one dose of vaccine against 2009 H1N1 influenza virus for persons 10 years of age and older. For children who are 6 months through 9 years of age, two doses of the vaccine are recommended. These two doses should be separated by 4 weeks. In-fants younger than 6 months of age are too young to get any influenza vaccine.

Q: Can people who are allergic to eggs receive the vaccine against 2009 H1N1 influenza virus?A: People who are allergic to eggs might be at risk for allergic reactions from receiving any influenza vaccine. People who have had any of the fol-lowing symptoms or experiences should consult with a doctor or other medical professional before consider-ing any influenza vaccination:• hives or swelling of the lips or tongue after eating eggs• acute respiratory distress (trouble breathing) after eating eggs• documented hypersensitivity to eggs, including those who have had asthma related to egg exposure at their workplace or other allergic re-sponses to egg protein Because children with severe asthma are at high risk of serious complica-tions from influenza, a regimen has been developed for giving influenza vaccine to children with severe asth-ma and egg hypersensitivity.

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Patty James knows this vegetable boycott all too well and every time a child wins the battle and doesn’t eat their greens how it will affect them in their adult life.

The certified natural chef and nutritionist, who holds a master’s degree in holistic nutrition, has co-authored a book “More Vegetables, Please,” which features more than 100 simple and tasty recipes for eating healthy on a daily basis.

The Bay Area resident re-cently embarked on a cross-country RV tour to meet with children. She stopped in San Jose at Adelante Dual Lan-guage Academy on Jan. 19. During these visits, James is asking kids and their parents 15 questions about their eating habits, which she will then develop nutritional solutions for. The tour is part of James’ involvement and

founding of Shine the Light on America’s Kids, an organization whose mission is to shine the light on all aspects of kids health in America, to offer advice and assistance so as to allow our kids to reach their full potential.

“As parents, educators and anyone involved with kids, we feel that we know what is best for kids, and many times that’s true,” James said. “Kids don’t have the life experiences that adults do. However, kids are often times more intuitive than adults and what they think is best for them, oftentimes is. It’s time we truly hear what they have to say.”

James shares the following sta-tistics, which she said shows the alarming need for nutrition education.

• 16 percent of children (over 9 million) 6-19 years old are overweight or obese — a number that has tripled since 1980;

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When an irregular heartbeat should send you to the doctor You may chalk up that flutter in your chest

to too much rich food during the holidays, or think that your heart skips a beat here or there in response to the upcoming tax season. For most people, those occasional irregularities are harmless. But if your irregular heart rhythms are combined with a diagnosis of heart failure, they can be serious - and ignoring them may make your condition worse.

Your heart is essentially a powerful electric pump. If a breakdown occurs in the heart’s complex internal communication system, it can cause your heart to beat irregularly. It’s possible for healthy people to experience occasional irregular heart beats. But if you already have heart problems, you should be aware of the symptoms of an irregular heart beat.

On its Website www.abouthf.org, the Heart Failure Society of America points to these common symptoms of an irregular heart beat:

• If your heart skips a beat, flutters or pounds in your chest.

• You experience dizziness or feel “light-headed.”

• You experience sudden shortness of breath not related to physical exertion.

• You feel inexplicably weak from time to time.

• You faint or suddenly lose consciousness. If you regularly experience these symp-

toms, see your doctor. In order to diagnose your condition, your doctor will likely start with an electrocardiogram (ECG) that moni-tors electrical activity in your heart. If the ECG doesn’t explain your irregular heart

rhythm, your doctor may next ask you to wear a Holter Monitor, a small, portable device that records your heart beats over a longer period of time — typically 24 to 48 hours. He’ll also ask you to keep a diary of your symptoms while wearing the monitor. There are several other tests that can help di-agnose heart rhythm problems. Talk to your doctor about what’s best for you.

If tests show that you have a heart rhythm problem, you may not necessarily need treat-ment. Your doctor will develop a treatment plan for you if the problem requires treatment. This plan may include medicines such as blood thinners that help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke, an implantable device like a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate your heart beats, or even surgery.

You can take some steps to minimize the impact of your irregular heart rhythm. Check with your health care provider before taking any over-the-counter medications, including nutri-tional supplements. Immediately tell your doc-tor if you experience muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, unusual fatigue or weakness or a dry mouth — these can indicate a potassium imbal-ance that can make your heart problems worse. If you smoke, quit, and reduce your alcohol consumption. Exercise under the guidance of your doctor; don’t start any exercise program until you’ve consulted with him or her.

You can learn more about irregular heart rhythms and heart failure at www.abouthf.org, the Website of the Heart Failure Society of America.

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1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt1 1/2 teaspoons pepper1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustardMethods/steps:Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place the all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. I find it easier to use my hands for the mixing. Place the mixture in the 9X9 pan and shape into a loaf. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until light brown. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 267 calories; 13g fat (45.5% calories from fat); 27g protein; 8g carbohydrate; 2g dietary fiber; 164mg cholesterol; 434mg sodium.

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With household chores, family gatherings, school events and work activities, life can get a little hectic. So, when you actually have time at home, you either want to unwind and relax or use the free moments to bolster more energy and finish the day’s to-dos.

“Scented candles, diffusers and sprays work very well to bring a calming, positive essence to a house, or to add a bit of energy to the air,” says Dr. Rachel Herz, a scent expert from Brown University and the author of “The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell.”

After arriving home from a busy day at work, the smell of oranges can help you relax and put you into a good mood. Research has shown that orange scents reduce anxiety and increase calmness in stressful situations and increase positive mood overall.

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One way to help you resist extra sweets is by infusing the room with a lovely vanilla scent. Try lighting a vanilla candle after dinner or in the hours between festivities. The scent will reduce your desire to nibble on all those sugary treats, and help cut down on the crav-ings.

Sleeping well so you are refreshed and ready for the next day is also essential. Before crawling between the sheets, spray some lavender around the bed, or light a lavender candle while taking a warm bath. This scent will help you to calm down so you can fall asleep, even if you are struggling with heavy stress or a huge workload.

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