Bloom Winter 2016

WINTER 2016Volume 6, Issue 1

Nurturing women’s health in Colorado Springs

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

GOOD BACTERIA | FIGHTING FAT AFTER 40 | LEARNING RESILIENCE

Brain Fitness,Boosting Metabolism,

BOSU Extreme, and more NEW

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CHILL OUTHigh blood pressure is more dangerous for women. Learn how to lower your numbers.Page 4

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Many of us think that bacteria are bad. But our bodies need good or friendly bacteria to stay healthy and fi ght o� disease. Using antibiotics when they won’t help — for viruses like cold and fl u — destroys good bacteria, making us more likely to get antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. These infections can be serious, even deadly. “Antibiotics don’t know good bacteria from bad bacteria. They kill bacteria across the board,” says John Reasoner, MD, a family practice physician at Centura Health Urgent Care Tri-Lakes. Many symptoms of viruses and bacterial infections look alike, so people often ask for antibiotics that won’t make them better and can cause long-term harm. Trust your doctor on whether you need an antibiotic, he says.

BOOST GOOD BACTERIAProbiotics, found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefi r, unpasteurized sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and in supplements, boost good bacteria. On yogurt labels, look for “live and active cultures.” When you do need antibiotics, use probiotics with each meal or about four hours after each pill to replace good bacteria, Reasoner says. Make probiotics part of your regular diet, too. Taking antibiotics until they’re fi nished and eating less meat also helps prevent antibiotic resistance, Reasoner says. Most meat today is pumped full of antibiotics, resulting in more antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Look for antibiotic-free meat and meat from free-range farms.

CONQUER COLD AND FLU WITH GOOD BACTERIA, NOT ANTIBIOTICS

HOW BAD IS IT ...TO SLEEP IN YOUR MAKEUP? Getting your beauty rest may not be that e� ective if you go to bed looking beautiful. Sleeping in your makeup can make your skin age faster and cause problems like brittle eyelashes, chapped lips, and acne. When you don’t wash your face and remove makeup, collagen, which keeps your skin fi rm and strong, breaks down. This leads to fi ne lines and

wrinkles. Bacteria build up in clogged pores, especially if you sleep

in foundation, making your skin look dull and sometimes

causing acne. “Even sleeping in

your makeup once in a while may have long-term consequences such as premature aging of the skin,” says Ginger Mentz, MD, dermatologist at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. If you’re too tired to correctly wash your face, use makeup remover wipes, Mentz says. Keep a stash of wipes by your bed for those nights when you can’t face a full cleansing routine.

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HealthyStart

70-80% of immune cells that keep you healthy and prevent

infections are in your gut.

Good bacteria in yogurt, lactobacillus,

help boost the immune system.

Centura Health has fi ve urgent care locations in Colorado Springs, Monument, Woodland Park, and Cripple Creek. Centura Health Urgent Care Broadmoor at the corner of Lake Avenue and Venetucci Boulevard is now open!

Learn more at penrosestfrancis.org/urgentcare.

Sleeping with lipstick on gives you dry, chapped lips.

Eyelashes can break when you sleep wearing mascara.

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Achy, painful knees are common as women age, but this doesn’t have to happen to you. “If you age actively, you age healthily,” says Margaret Sabin, president and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services who is also a certifi ed fi tness instructor. The basics of healthy living — appropriate activity, a healthy weight, and a healthy diet — can prevent or reduce knee pain.

“The less you move, the more you’ll hurt,” Sabin says. Focus on weight-bearing aerobic activity, strengthening your muscles, and staying fl exible. Working out with a BOSU ball, for example, is a great way to strengthen your core and the muscles around the knees, and improve your fl exibility. Wearing the right shoes and maintaining good posture are important too. “A long day in high heels isn’t great for your knees and feet,” Sabin says. Poor posture strains all of your joints.

A FEW STEPS PREVENT ACHY KNEES

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WHO SHOULD BE SCREENED?Current smokers, or former smokers who have quit within the past 15 years, are eligible for screening through the Centura Lung Screening Program if they meet the following criteria: • Age 55 to 77• Smoking history of 30 “pack-years”

or more (for example, a pack a day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15 years)

• Asymptomatic for cancer• No history of lung cancer

FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE

BOOSTING AND BALANCING PROTEIN

Most men skimp on protein early in the day and eat too much at dinner. “Our bodies can only absorb about 25 to 30 grams of protein at a meal. More than that and it’s stored as fat,” says Sharon Jacob, RD, clinical dietitian at St. Francis Medical Center. Depending on their weight, men should eat 60 to 90 grams of protein a day, evenly spaced between breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your man also needs protein and carbs within an hour of working out. It’s best to eat a healthy meal like eggs, a skinless chicken breast, salmon, or yogurt plus whole-grain bread or pasta and veggies. But if the workout isn’t close to mealtime, milk or a whey protein shake supplies both protein and carbs. After age 50, men need even more protein — closer to 30 to 40 grams per meal — to help retain muscle mass.

MOVE OVER MEATDid you know about these protein sources?1 cup broccoli: 4.6 g2 tablespoons peanut butter: 8 g1 cup quinoa: 11 g1 cup chickpeas: 14.5 g

Margaret Sabin

Achy, painful knees are common as women age, but this doesn’t have to happen to you. “If you age actively, you age healthily,” says Margaret Sabin, president and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services who is also a certifi ed fi tness instructor. The basics of healthy living — appropriate activity, a healthy weight, and a

strengthening your muscles, and staying fl exible. Working out with a BOSU ball, for example, is a great way to strengthen your

Wearing the right shoes and maintaining good posture are important too. “A long day in high heels isn’t great for your knees

Take our new BOSU Extreme class. See Page 11 for details.

If you meet the criteria above and would like to have a screening, talk to your primary care doctor for a referral. Your screening will be billed to Medicare or private insurance; please check with your plan to ensure coverage.

Don’t have a primary care doctor? Visit penrosestfrancis.org/psfpc.

If you or the man in your life has been impacted by injury, illness, or another

condition, Medical Nutrition Therapy may help improve his nutrition and overall health.

Learn more at penrosestfrancis.org/healthlearningcenter.


MORE DANGEROUS, LESS UNDERSTOOD: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN WOMEN

CONTROLLING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE

Staying active is one way Melissa Archibald is fi ghting back against the high blood pressure that caused her heart attack.

About 7in10 people who have their fi rst heart attack have

high blood pressure.

About 8 in10 people who have their fi rst stroke have high

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The American Heart Association uses four categories for blood pressure:Normal blood pressure: Less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolicPre-high blood pressure: 120-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolicHigh blood pressure: 140 or higher systolic or 90 or higher diastolicHigh blood pressure crisis (get emergency care): Higher than 180 systolic or higher than 110 diastolic

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

BLOOD PRESSURE CHART

One morning 39-year-old Melissa Archibald went for a run with a friend to train for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver half marathon. The next thing she

remembers — fi ve days later — is waking up in the hospital. Archibald’s heart had stopped, in part due to her high blood pressure. Less than 10 percent of people who have a sudden cardiac arrest survive. But the Colorado Springs resident was lucky. Before Archibald collapsed, her friend and two other runners saw that she didn’t look well, and called 911. Then a cyclist who was a member of the ski patrol performed CPR. This kept Archibald alive until the paramedics arrived, shocked her heart back into a normal rhythm, and whisked her away to Penrose Hospital.

BACK TO LIFE WITH INNOVATIVE TREATMENT

But by the time Archibald arrived at the hospital, she had almost no blood pressure and wasn’t responding to medications. A team of doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists worked on her for nearly four hours. Alain Eid, MD, a pulmonologist with Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, used an innovative technique, called proning, in which he placed Archibald on her abdomen so gravity made blood fl ow to the front of the lungs. This brought Archibald back to life. Tests showed that one of Archibald’s arteries had ruptured due to a buildup of plaque, fat, and cholesterol. The rupture blocked blood fl ow and caused both sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack. Chad Schooley, MD, a cardiologist with Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic, put a stent in the artery to restore blood fl ow and keep it open.

THE SILENT, INVISIBLE HEALTH THREAT

A few years earlier, Archibald had been diagnosed with high blood pressure but thought it was from the stress of working too much. “I didn’t understand the magnitude of it being high. I felt fi ne, so therefore, nothing could be wrong,” she says. That attitude is common. “People have a very di� cult time believing that something that doesn’t bother them can be deadly,” says Preetham Reddy, MD, a cardiologist also with Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic. High blood pressure forces the heart to work

harder. Left untreated or inadequately treated, it increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and other serious problems. Archibald had been taking medicine to lower her blood pressure, prescribed after she went to the emergency department with chest pain a few months earlier. But her blood pressure was still too high.

MORE DANGER FOR WOMEN

High blood pressure is di� erent — and more dangerous — in women than in men, say researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Health. They found that women had 30 to 40 percent more vascular disease than men with similar levels of high blood pressure. Vascular disease, any condition that a� ects blood fl ow throughout the body, can cause heart attack, stroke, leg pain when walking, and other problems. High blood pressure may need to be treated earlier and more aggressively in women than in men, Reddy says. But doctors don’t know yet what that will look like. “There hasn’t been much research on the di� erences in the development of high blood pressure and treatment based on gender,” Reddy says. For now, Reddy suggests that women, especially those with a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease like Archibald, be more proactive about their blood pressure and heart health. Both of Archibald’s parents had bypass surgery in their early 50s. She wasn’t worried, though, because she thought she lived a healthier lifestyle than her parents. That lack of worry is common, according to the continued next page

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For the fi rst time ever, guidelines for doctors on preventing stroke highlight risks and treatments unique to women. Issued by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, the Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women note high blood pressure as a risk factor that’s stronger or more common in women than in men. Migraine with aura, atrial fi brillation, diabetes, depression, and emotional stress are other common risk factors for women.

NEW STROKE PREVENTION GUIDELINES FOR WOMEN

While women sometimes have chest pain during a heart attack, it’s more common in men. Instead, women are likely to have an uncomfortable feeling in the chest that turns into jaw pain, Reddy says. Other warning signs in women are: • Arm pain or discomfort • Shortness of breath with or without

discomfort in the chest• Nausea and vomiting • Back, neck, or stomach pain• Breaking out in a cold sweat or light-

headedness

CALL 911 and get to a hospital fast if you have any of these signs.

WARNING SIGNS OF HEART ATTACKS IN WOMEN

2014 Cleveland Clinic Heart Health Survey, which found that more than 25 percent of people with a family history of heart disease weren’t trying to keep their hearts healthy. Reddy suggests that women with a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease check their blood pressure every six months or so at a pharmacy or their doctor’s o� ce, and women diagnosed with high blood pressure should buy a blood pressure cu� and check their numbers routinely at home.

ALL WOMAN ARE AT RISK

Women are nearly as likely as men to have high blood pressure in middle age. After age 65, it’s more common in women. Yet, many women don’t know about this silent threat to their health. And many stop getting routine checkups, where it’s usually diagnosed. “Women need to understand that the risk for heart disease and stroke is higher after middle age for women than men,” says Reddy. He adds: “No matter how healthy you are, how active you are, you can develop high blood pressure.” That’s because high blood pressure is caused by a combination of things, including family history and getting older, and some risk factors that we can change, including:• Being overweight or obese• Too little exercise • Too much salt and other unhealthy eating

habits• Too much alcohol• Using tobacco• Stress “A lot of the things your mom told you, like having a healthy diet and exercising, make a big di� erence,” Reddy says. “Many of my patients see their blood pressure go down when they start an exercise program, even if they don’t lose weight.” Archibald completed cardiac rehab at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and is back at work. “I try to keep a lot more balance and perspective on things. There are very few circumstances where stress is warranted,” she says. She no longer takes work home and is taking better care of herself, including practicing yoga to stay calm.

Learn how to prevent a heart attack at a FREE seminar with Dr. Paul Sherry, cardiologist.

See Page 10 for details.

Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic, is the most honored heart and vascular program

in southern Colorado. Our team of 18 cardiologists provides prevention, testing, diagnosis, and treatment

for women in all walks of life. To schedule an appointment, call 719-776-8500.

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1 in 3 women die of heart disease

each year. 1 in 31 die of breast cancer.

Q: WHY AM I GAINING WEIGHT AS I GET OLDER?A: Weight gain after age 40 is mostly related to the aging process and changes in your lifestyle. Over the years, muscle mass decreases and fat increases, slowing down your metabolism. Less physical activity, including exercise, and increased stress contribute to those extra pounds. Menopause is partly to blame too, as changing hormones send more fat to the abdomen.

Q: IS MIDDLE-AGE WEIGHT GAIN DANGEROUS? A: The older you get, the more weight gain increases your risk of problems like disrupted sleep, depression, and headaches, along with high blood pressure, diabetes, and knee and back pain.

Q: WHY IS IT SO HARD TO LOSE WEIGHT?A: Middle-age weight gain is hard to get rid of. The things that worked for your body before won’t necessarily work now because of decreased muscle mass, changing hormones,

and increased stress. You can lose weight, but you need to set realistic expectations, like losing 5 pounds in a month instead of 60 pounds in three months.

Q: WHAT WILL HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT? A: Mix up your workouts, pay attention to what you eat, and have a support system. Make sure your workouts give your body something it’s not used to on a regular basis. Work out for 30 to 45 minutes fi ve times a week, and combine cardiovascular exercise and weight lifting. Start slowly and build up time and intensity. Use an app to track what you eat, and notice how di� erent foods a� ect you. Cutting out sugar helps many middle-age women lose weight. Eat mostly whole foods and lots of protein (70-89 grams of protein a day for a 150-pound middle-aged woman, divided evenly between meals throughout the day). Be realistic and give yourself a cheat day or meal. Find an “accountability buddy,” a friend to work out with who will support you and hold you accountable for sticking to your goal. Once you’ve committed to your new exercise and diet program, have your doctor or a trainer develop a personalized weight loss plan for you.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. MICHOPOLOUS, CALL 719-571-7000.

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A Colorado Springs native, Michopolous likes to team up with her patients to keep

them healthy and, when they’re sick, keep the problem from getting worse.

“Being able to make a difference in the lives of my patients every day is a lot

of fun,” she says. Using a healing touch (moving the muscles and joints, called osteopathic manipulative treatment) is

one way that Michopolous diagnoses and treats patients. In her free time, she, her

husband, Eric, and their two dogs, Cooper and Nessie, like to camp and hike.

DR. ALEXIS MICHOPOLOUSDr. Michopolous focuses on preventive care

and wellness.

HOW TO FIGHT WEIGHT GAIN

AFTER 40HOW TO FIGHT

POSITIONED FOR SUCCESSBrown says the O-arm system can be helpful for any surgery that requires spinal stabilization using rods and screws. The goal of these surgeries is to reduce the chance of future instability and, if needed, decompress nerves that are causing pain. Spinal stabilization surgeries are used to treat spinal stenosis, a common degenerative disease of the spine, as well as spinal injuries and fractures. The greatest risk with these surgeries is incorrectly positioning the screw in the spine and causing nerve damage. The O-arm system reduces this risk by capturing a CT scan image of the patient’s spine, then using infrared technology to map the surgeon’s movements along the spine. The surgeon is guided by a computer image of the spine and the screws to ensure accurate placement. “The O-arm system helps establish landmarks

in the anatomy with the computer and guide the placement of the screws,” Brown explains. “This is especially helpful for people with spinal fractures, because disruption of the normal anatomy disrupts [the surgeon’s] usual landmarks.” At the end of the procedure, another CT scan image can be taken to confi rm the screw placement, or assess how successfully the procedure decompressed the spine — all before wheeling the patient out into the recovery room. “You can confi rm immediately whether or not the screw is in the proper position, and reposition it while we’re still in the operating room if necessary,” Brown says. “It’s really comforting to walk out of there and know that the screws are in the proper position.”

LESS INVASIVE MEANS LESS DAMAGEThe O-arm helps reduce damage to supporting muscles and nerves, which is a benefi t of all

minimally invasive procedures, along with less tissue exposure during surgery because of the smaller incision. There’s also less pain and blood loss with minimally invasive surgery, and Brown is confi dent that the O-arm system lets him complete procedures more quickly — which means less time in the operating room for patients. “The most common procedure we do that requires stabilization is to treat spinal stenosis, which is just one of those things that happens as we continue to walk upright against gravity,” he says. “For most people, the surgery can bring complete relief — and this technology makes the procedure that much safer for patients.”


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The beauty of minimally invasive procedures is that the surgeon can get the job done through a much smaller incision, which means less risk of infection and a shorter healing time for patients, among other benefi ts. On the other hand, the smaller incision means the surgeon needs some technological assistance to “see” inside the body. This assistance is especially vital during spinal surgeries that require placing screws in the spine with pinpoint accuracy. That’s why Penrose-St. Francis Health Services has been using the O-arm Surgical Imaging System for nearly three years now. “The accuracy of screw placement was really quite high before,” says Michael Brown, MD, a neurosurgeon at Penrose-St. Francis who specializes in spine surgery. “But we can get to 99 percent accuracy with the O-arm system, which makes it even safer for the patient.”Dr. Michael Brown

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Helen Keller said, “Although the world is full of su� ering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” That’s the idea behind resilience, the ability to cope with or bounce back from exposure to life’s various stressors. According to Colorado Springs psychiatric oncologist Di Thompson, MD, the good news is that resilience is not necessarily something we’re born with, but instead, something we can develop over time. Coping with adversity happens in the brain, which is naturally resilient. “If one area of the brain is overwhelmed, another part of the brain can take over its functions,” says Thompson, who is a member of the Penrose Cancer Center team. “And throughout our lives, our brains continue to grow neurons and go through transformations, allowing us to become more resilient.” Years ago, it was assumed only babies’ brains grew in that way, but Thompson says we now know brains of all ages have the potential to increase blood fl ow and grow or strengthen neuronal connections.

EXERCISE MORE. “People don’t like to hear it, but it’s true,” Thompson says. “We know that regular exercise helps build a

stronger, more resilient brain.”

GET ENOUGH SLEEP. We all need sleep. Strive for seven restorative hours and then tweak that amount

to determine what feels best for you.

PRACTICE GRATITUDE. Studies show grateful people have higher levels of brain activity and make

more of the feel-good hormone dopamine.

BE MINDFUL. Adults should take a note from kids here — children naturally focus their

attention on the present moment and we should, too.

AVOID MULTITASKING. We pride ourselves on multitasking abilities, but multitasking

hinders our ability to be resilient by overwhelming the brain. Thompson recommends focusing on one thing at a time and using “Two Do” lists. “Make your list and then circle the two most important activities,” she says. “This helps avoid feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfi ed at the end of the day.”

BOUNCING BACKSTUDIES SAY RESILIENCE IS ONE OF LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS

Centura Health Physician Group Behavioral Health offers

outpatient counseling for children and adults, including individual and group therapy. Learn more

at penrosestfrancis.org/behavioralhealth.

DI THOMPSON, MDPsychiatric OncologistCentura Health Physician Group Behavioral Health2312 North Nevada AvenueSuite 215Colorado Springs, CO 80907719-776-6850

Di Thompson, MD, speaks regularly on the topic of resiliency. “It’s such an important topic that the U.S. Secretary of Defense is looking closely at psychological resiliency in the military,” Thompson says. “The idea is that resiliency is important not only for yourself, but in your family, your unit, and your community.” Thompson is passionate about helping her cancer patients and considers her work extremely rewarding. “We often talk about how the diagnosis has changed their perspective and made them realize how precious every moment is,” Thompson says. “In the midst of dealing with cancer, they are practicing gratitude!”

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5 WAYS TO BUILD A BETTER BRAINEven though the brain is naturally resilient, there’s always room for improvement. According to Thompson, there are steps you can take — for yourself and your children — to ensure resiliency is a family trait.


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terDate | Sat, Jan 16Time | 10-11 a.m.Location | Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion, 17230 Jackson Creek Parkway, YMCA Community RoomCost | FREERegistration | penrosestfrancis.org/heartseminarIt’s never too late to take steps to prevent a heart attack — even if you’ve already had one. Dr. Paul Sherry, cardiologist at Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic, will discuss the ways to prevent a heart attack, highlighting family history, lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise.

HOW TO PREVENT A HEART ATTACK

WHAT IF? WHAT ELSE? WHAT NOW?Date | Sat, Jan 23Time | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Location | Penrose Pavilion, 2312 North Nevada Avenue, 2nd Floor Cost | $125/person Registration | sarastrategies.com/register.htmlAre you exploring a career change, a recent empty nester, or just in need of guidance on the next chapter of your life? Experience a one-day, interactive life planning session facilitated by best-selling author Sara Boatz. You’ll identify your dreams, articulate your goals, and leave with a clear purpose, direction, and a written plan to live the life of your dreams. Seminar includes continental breakfast, boxed lunch, work binder, and book. Registration is required by Jan. 18. Payment due at time of registration.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPSDate | Thursdays, Feb 11-Mar 17Time | Noon-12:45 p.m.Location | Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Conference Room BCost | $25 Registration | 719-776-7983No matter where we work, how old we are, whether we’re married or single, living with family or alone, relationships make up a signifi cant portion of our lives. Join this interactive six-week workshop to learn strategies for making all kinds of relationships thrive! You will gain tools to help you achieve and maintain healthy relationships in every area of life through positive cognitive thinking methods.

BRAIN FITNESSDate | Wednesdays, Mar 16-Apr 13Time | Noon-12:45 p.m.Location | Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Conference Room CCost | $25 Registration | 719-776-7983Modern life places extraordinary demands on our brains, but there are many ways to improve brain health and performance at any age. This fi ve-week program is based on the book The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness, co-written by Alvaro Fernandez and Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg. Learn how to integrate positive lifestyle changes and use evidence-based games and programs to challenge your cognitive thinking skills.

A BETTER YOU

CALCIUM SCORING — $149This noninvasive CT scan is a quick,

painless method for detecting heart disease. You can learn at the time of your screening from a cardiac nurse if you are at risk for heart disease before a single symptom

occurs. Calcium scoring does not require a physician referral, but you should consult

with your physician to see if calcium scoring is right for you. For more information or to

schedule an appointment, call 719-776-8080.

FOR YOUR SPIRIT “Wrinkles mean you laughed, gray hair means

you cared, and scars mean you lived!” — Unknown

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WOMENHEART SUPPORT NETWORKDate | 2nd Tue of monthTime | Noon-1:30 p.m.Location | Penrose Pavilion, 2312 North Nevada Avenue, Conference Room ACost | FREE Registration | Stephanie at 719-200-2645 or Elizabeth at 626-688-3420Support, advocacy, and education for survivors of heart disease and stroke. Led by peers who have experienced heart disease or stroke, our goal is to thrive for the best quality of life. Call for more information.

SAY YES TO UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF CANCER TREATMENT ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Date | Sat, Jan 30Time | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Location | Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Conference Rooms A-CCost | FREE Registration | penrosestfrancis.org/sayyesInfo | Carolyn Kalaskie at 719-776-4542Learn from a board-certifi ed cardiologist how cancer treatment a� ects the heart and what you can do to keep your heart healthy.

THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSSDate | Sat, Feb 20Time | 10-11 a.m.Location | Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion, 17230 Jackson Creek Parkway, YMCA Community RoomCost| FREE Registration | penrosestfrancis.org/nutritionclassInfo | 719-571-7039Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and promote your overall health. Join Dr. Albina Gadeliya, family practitioner, for this informative seminar. Healthy refreshments included.

IGNITE YOUR METABOLISMDate | Mondays, Jan 11-Feb 29Time | 5-5:45 p.m.Location | Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Conference Room BORDate | Wednesdays, Jan 13-Mar 2Time | Noon-12:45 p.m.Location | St. Francis Medical Center, 6001 East Woodmen Road, Conference Room 1Cost | $25Registration | 719-776-7983This eight-week program teaches you how to exercise and refuel your workouts e� ciently. Participants will put their knowledge to use in the gym by performing strength training and cardiovascular exercises.

GOT INSOMNIA? A PROGRAM FOR CANCER PATIENTS/SURVIVORSDate | Mon, Jan 18Time | 4:30-6 p.m.Location | Penrose Pavilion, 2312 North Nevada Avenue, 2nd FloorCost | FREE Registration | Sherry Martin at 719-776-5311 or [email protected] Learn from Sherry Martin, LCSW, about risk factors and complications of insomnia and how to get a good night’s sleep using non-pharmacologic strategies.

OH, MY ACHING JOINTS!Date | Thu, Jan 28 Time | 6-7:30 p.m.Location | St. Francis Medical Center, 6001 East Woodmen Road, Conference Room 1 Cost | FREE Registration | penrosestfrancis.org/eventsDo you have hip or knee pain that never goes away? Have you been told you have arthritis in your joints? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come learn from Dr. Michael Feign, orthopedic surgeon at Front Range Orthopaedics, A Centura Health Clinic, how to protect your joints and discover treatments that may work to relieve your pain.

HEALTHY BACK, HEALTHY LIFEDate | Thu, Feb 25Time | 6-7:30 p.m.Location | Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Conference Rooms A-CCost | FREERegistration | penrosestfrancis.org/eventsHas back pain prevented you from doing your daily activities? Get educated about your back health. At this FREE seminar, Dr. Michael Brown, neurosurgeon, will review the importance of spine care and why you should always speak up about symptoms. He will explain back pain causes and share the latest treatments, innovative procedures, and advanced technology that can provide relief.

STAY ACTIVE: KEEPING KNEES AND HIPS HEALTHYDate | Thu, Mar 10 Time | 6-7:30 p.m.Location | Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Conference Rooms A-C Cost| FREE Registration | penrosestfrancis.org/eventsA thorough discussion and conversation regarding degenerative pain of the hip and knee with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Jepson. There will be an emphasis on prevention as well as both surgical and nonsurgical management options for hip and knee arthritis. Refreshments provided.

BEGINNING AGAIN: TOOLS FOR THE JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF Date | Wednesdays, Mar 30-May 18Time | 5-6:30 p.m.Location | Penrose Pavilion, 2312 North Nevada Avenue, 2nd FloorCost | FREE Registration | Sherry Martin at 719-776-5311An eight-week workshop, taught by Sherry Martin, LCSW, for anyone who has lost a loved one to death.

BOSU EXTREMEDate | Wednesdays, Jan 6-Feb 24Time | 5:30-6:30 p.m.Location | Penrose Hospital, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Wellness Center, Basement LevelCost | Packages range from $25-$75Info and registration | 719-776-5776 Participants build muscular strength, endurance, cardiovascular power, and fl exibility. Because the BOSU balance trainer is utilized in every workout, participants will improve agility, balance, coordination, and reaction. The team-oriented nature of the workout inspires interaction, socialization, and friendly competition while amplifying the intensity. Utilizing a wide variety of the most popular pieces of training equipment, and designed to burn the maximum calories in a minimum amount of time, this class delivers a high-results workout for all fi tness levels.

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Power Up, Yoga, and Zumba are just a few of the fi tness classes offered at the

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THE PURITY TESTWorried your olive oil may not be 100 percent pure? Bjorklund suggests three ways to get the facts:

Ask your grocer about possible differences between brands.Buy locally produced 100 percent pure olive oil, so you’ll know for sure.Test it: Put 2 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil in clean glass or jar, seal, and refrigerate for 24 hours. “Because there are mostly monounsaturated fats in pure olive oil, it should solidify or thicken in the fridge if it is pure,” Bjorklund says.

ALL ABOUT OILHOW TO TELL THE GOOD FROM THE BAD TO MAKE OILS A HEALTHY PART OF YOUR DIET With Melaina Bjorklund, MS, RD, Clinical Dietitian at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

All the debate in recent years over what’s “good” and what’s “bad” about certain types of oils has made it di� cult for many of us to fi gure out which ones deserve a place at our table, but there’s one easy way to tell the di� erence between most healthy oils and their less healthy counterparts, Bjorklund says. “The good, unsaturated oils, which contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are always liquid at room temperature. Take olive or avocado oil versus saturated fats like butter, margarine, or lard that are solid.” The fact is, you need healthy fats in your diet. They’re essential for enabling fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K to be digested, and the best way to get them is through food sources. This ensures you’re also getting the micro- and macronutrients foods contain. “For example, walnuts contain healthy fats as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, plus protein and fi ber,” Bjorklund says.

CRACKING THE COCONUTBut what about coconut oil? If it’s saturated, how can it be healthy? Here’s a quick explanation:• ‘Bad’ saturated fats contain long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) that make them more apt to be stored as fat.

They’re also more likely to contribute to increased cholesterol levels. • Coconut oil contains MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), which undergo a di� erent metabolic process that

makes them more bioavailable for fuel right away. Additionally, MCTs won’t contribute to spiking cholesterol levels.

OILS IN MODERATIONWhether you’re using oils or getting them from food, fat is calorically dense, so be sure you’re consuming oils in moderation, Bjorklund says.

For comparison: Calories per gram of fat: 9

Calories per gram of carbohydrate and protein: 4

RECOMMENDED DAILY OILS

Total fat 25-35%

Saturated fat No more than 7%

Enter a drawing to win an Olive Tap Trio Gift Box ($55 value) by going to penrosestfrancis.

org/oliveoil. Must register by Jan. 30.

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