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The evidence of the health benefits of nuts is so strong that people would have to be crazy not to pop some into their diet. Tree nuts, specifically, were the

subjects of a study that was recently published in The Journal of Nutrition.

Tree nuts include almonds, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, macadamias,

pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. According to researchers, eating these five or

more times a week can reduce the risk of both diabetes and heart disease. The

recommended amount of nuts is 1.5 ounces to receive the benefits. But surveyors

found that even nut fans ate only about half that amount. Doctors suggest that

people can reach the recommended amount by simply changing what foods are

chosen at snack time, replacing those that are high in refined carbohydrates with

a quarter-cup of tree nuts.

Nuts can be good for the waist as well.

They contain unsaturated fats, protein, and fiber, all of which give people the

feeling of a full stomach. Studies have also shown that the fat in nuts may create

an increase in the burning of calories when a person is resting. So even couch

potatoes have a reason to put the chips and dip away and get a little nutty.

For people who work with a computer all day long, the risk for eye strain as well as neck, back and shoulder pain is increased. The effect is significant enough that workers who don’t use breaks wisely may actually be slowing themselves down. According to recent research, discomfort and eye strain were significantly lower when computer workers took about four micro-breaks. With a micro-break, a person can drink some water, stretch and change posture, and it only takes a minute.

These micro-breaks did not reduce the workers’ productivity. For example, data entry speed was significantly faster as a result of the breaks, so the extra minutes of break time did not affect the amount of work completed.

Computer workers can give their eyes a micro-break by

refocusing on an object about 20 feet away for 10-15 seconds.

To avoid eye strain in the first place, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration suggests that workers position their computer screen 20 to 40 inches from their eyes. The center of the screen should be about 15 to 20 degrees below horizontal eye level for a comfortable viewing angle.

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At St. Joseph’s/Candler we always promote eating a balanced diet and regular exercise for a healthy body.

But this month we learn that also leads to something as simple as healthy hair. At the same time we learn what it’s like to work on the set of American Idol with all the fashion, talent, and drama that go into every show. Meet the Savannah native who works behind the scenes to make sure co-host Paula Abdul always looks dazzling in the latest and greatest hairstyles.

Another new year is here and for many smokers, a new chance to try and kick the habit. Read about the unique way one man put his solution in writing.

Please enjoy this edition of Smart

Living, and feel free to share any suggestions or comments you have with us.

I also want to let you know about a special edition of Smart Living that will come out in February tackling conditions that affect millions of women. Eight outstanding physicians discuss the causes for gynecological issues and their solutions.

Millions of women are affected by these conditions, but some don’t tell their doctors about it. We hope to change this by enlightening women about what can be done to help them.

Coming In FebruaryMillions of women suffer from gyne-cological issues and many do so in silence. Eight physicians will discuss options that can improve quality of life.

There are several treatment options available and the special issue will outline many of them.

“Even as a child, I was mesmerized by beautiful hairstyles.”

In Los Angeles, Dennis Stokely has his pick of sandy beaches and hip restaurants, but none of them would be his choice at the moment.

“The two things that I miss the most about Savannah are those long, lazy days on Tybee Island and the chicken fingers at Spanky’s on River Street,” Stokely says from his home in Hollywood, a far cry from Tybee, River Street, or Groves High School, where Stokely was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by his classmates back in 1982.

“I have great memories of Savannah,” says Stokely. “I have been lucky enough to travel all over the world

and I still consider Savannah to be one of the most beautiful and chic places I have ever been.”

Stokely owes his many travels to not only his adventurous spirit, but also his latest gig as the exclusive hairstylist for Paula Abdul. As one of the hosts of Fox’s American Idol, Abdul needs to be dazzling from head to toe, night after night, week after week.

“A season of Idol is a nine-month marathon,” Stokely says. “The audition process starts in late August and the winner is crowned in late May. The auditions are especially exciting and traveling with Paula, Simon, Randy and Ryan to all of the audition cities is like being with rock stars. It is an incredible experience.”

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The celebrity lifestyle may have been just a distant dream for Stokely, who took classes at Armstrong Atlantic and worked at Candler Hospital before entering the modeling world. But style itself was already a part of his life.

“I have always had a knack for hair,” he says. “Even as a child, I was mesmerized by beautiful hairstyles.”

Stokely’s modeling career was short-lived, but he realized that hairstyling was still a great passion. After moving to New York City in 1986, Stokely got

a license and landed a job as a receptionist at Kenneth’s Salon inside the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

“Kenneth is world-famous as the hairstylist for Jackie Kennedy,” Stokely says. “He told me that I did not have the experience to work for him as a stylist, but he thought I

was a ‘nice young man’ and hired me to make appointments. My ride had begun.”

After years of working in salons, Stokely wanted to take his career to the next level. So he moved to L.A. to become a freelance stylist. He caught a break

working alongside a well-known make-up artist for a high-profile wedding, and the day went so well that the artist recommended Stokely to Abdul.

“I styled Paula’s hair for a photo shoot for OK! Magazine,” Stokely recalls. “Shortly after, I was booked to do her hair for the finale of season six of American Idol.”

From there, Stokely hopped on the “ride of a lifetime” and has not looked back.

Season eight of the show premieres this month, but television viewers have seen Stokely’s work in between Abdul’s appearances as well.

“I work with other celebrities, such as Brooke Anderson of CNN’S Showbiz Tonight,” Stokely says. “During award shows, I usually start the day at CNN styling Brooke’s hair. Then I rush to Paula’s house in the Hollywood Hills. It is a grueling day, and I still have to be available after the awards shows to do touch-ups.”

Despite the demanding schedule, Stokely considers his work a dream come true. The stars show him lots of love, despite – or perhaps because of – the constant pressure of looking perfect in the public eye.

“I have always had good luck dealing with their personalities,” Stokely says of his clients. “I am told that my Southern charm helps.”

Paula Abdul and Other Stars are Stoked for Dennis’ Hairstyling Prowess

Having a good metabolism is associated with good hair growth. A balanced diet and consistent exercise program promotes good metabolism.

Thinning hair is sometimes associated with stress. However, hair loss from stress will usually re-grow. Balding hair is almost always hereditary.

The humidity in the Savannah air is a constant problem. Moisture in the air almost always re-moistens the cuticle and changes the style, so use styling products such as glosses or polishers. Also, try to achieve your look using as little hairspray as possible. The most current and beautiful hairstyles are those with the most amount of movement and shine.

There is no magic pill for great-looking hair, according to Dennis Stokely. But there are a few things everyone should know about how lifestyle relates to healthy hair:

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Paula Abdul and Dennis Stokely on the set of American Idol, Photo: Jeff Ballard

Stokely client Carmen Electra on the red-carpet at the 2006 Alma Awards

Dennis Stokely, Photo: David Kennedy

Stress comes from thoughts or situations that provoke feelings of:

A. Anger

B. Frustration

C. Nervousness

D. Anxiety

E. Any of the above

E. Any of the above. Anxiety is not the only cause of stress. The levels of stress hormones will rise whether you are frightened or frustrated.

Which of these anxious situations does NOT involve an anxiety disorder?

A. You avoid a going to a party

where you may not know most

of the guests

B. Your home is stocked with

more cleaning products than

is necessary, “just in case”

C. A big project is due at work

and you’re afraid you won’t

finish in time

D. You can’t take your child

camping because you might

see a snake

C. A big project is due at work. Stress is caused by an existing stress-causing factor. Anxiety can be felt before or after a stressful situation.

Which one of these guilty pleasures is okay to use for a little relief of stress or anxiety?

A. Double-scoop sundae

B. A smoke break

C. Extra espresso shot in your latte

D. Four hour “Project Runway” marathon

E. None of the above

E. None of the above. Some everyday ways to best cope with stress are eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, limiting caffeine and alcohol, and not using nicotine.

Anyone who suffers from an anxiety disorder can’t handle the stress of giving a speech to a large audience.

A. True

B. False

B. False. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another. An anxiety disorder may have no effect on certain situations, but may be debilitating during others.

Too much stress increases your risk of heart problems.

A. True

B. False

A. True. Adrenaline (sometimes called the “fight or flight” hormone) increases when you are stressed due to anger or fear. High levels of adrenaline and similar stress hormones raise your blood pressure and cholesterol, both of which are risk factors for heart disease.

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Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand, but they are not the same.

Take the quiz below to find out the differences between

the two and learn how to identify the problem if it arises.

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New events are added every day. Please visit www.sjchs.org and click “calendars” on the top menu bar to check for other events and additional information.

Farmer’s Market every Thursday and FridaySt. Joseph’s/Candler hosts a Farmer’s Market every Thursday at Candler Hospital on Reynolds Street and every Friday at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Mercy Boulevard. Market times are 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Cash, Visa and Mastercard are accepted, but charge payments must be over $10.

January brings resolutions, such as losing weight, being more polite, and quitting smoking. By February, most of them

have been abandoned, but one man managed to kick his worst habit without

making a false promise to himself. He quit smoking by making a list and checking it

much more than twice.

“If you had the urge for a cigarette,

you’d look at the list and you’d say,

‘Oh, I’m in the car. I can’t have a

cigarette in the car,’” he recalls. “So

the situation would change in five

minutes, and then you’d be over

it. The next situation would pop

up and you’d say ‘I want to have a

cigarette.’ Well, it’s on the list, too.

Can’t have it.”

Every day since, Minis says his

mantra has been “I don’t smoke

today.” He understands that

breaking the habit is a long road,

but it’s one he has continued to

walk. Today, he no longer needs

the actual list to tell him not to

smoke.

“I’ve never had a relapse,” he says.

“But if people really want to quit

smoking, it’s got to be one day at

a time for the rest of your life. It

could even be one hour at a time.”

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Every day since, Minis says his

mantra has been

“I don’t smoke today.”

Source: The Health Encyclopedia at www.sjchs.orgSt. Joseph’s/Candler • Winter 2009

Massage Therapy & Acupuncture St. Joseph’s/Candler’ Center for Wellbeing offers Massage Therapy and Acupuncture sessions Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Candler Heart & Lung Building, Ste. 120, 5356 Reynolds St. For more information, call 819-6463.

“The trigger was when I came back from lunch and was getting ready to

start my second pack of the day,” says Henry Minis, Chairman of the

Board of St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Foundations. “My secretary said, ‘I

wish you would stop smoking. I just emptied your ashtray. It was

full and the day’s only half over.’ I said, ‘Okay.’”

Once the hard decision had been made, Minis needed a plan. He had heard the idea of a list from some friends and decided to give it a try.

“I wrote down every situation that caused me to want a

cigarette,” he says. By the end of the day, the list was

extensive.“Waking up in the morning, I’d light up,” he recalls.

“Stumble into the kitchen, get a cup of coffee, that was another

time. Reading the newspaper. Driving to the office.”

Minis quickly had more items on the list than there were hours

in the day. His next step was to make copies. “I put a copy of it

in my car, in my office, at my house on the refrigerator,” Minis

recalls. “I had it everywhere.”

“If the situation that I was in was on the list, I couldn’t have a

cigarette,” Minis says, effectively giving up the power to choose

whether or not to smoke.

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SMART LIVING: Recent research has shown that not enough people are aware of the symptoms of impending cardiac arrest or heart attack. What are those symptoms?MELISSA FISCHER: For impending cardiac arrest, you usually have chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, or dizziness, lasting usually more than five minutes. That’s a sign of cardiac arrest or probably a heart attack leading to cardiac arrest.

SL: So there is a difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack?MF: There is. Cardiac arrest is when your heart stops pumping blood effectively enough to get oxygen to your vital organs and tissues. Heart attack is when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen to a certain area of the heart, causing it to die. But the symptoms for both are similar.

SL: Why might a person not understand the urgency when these symptoms appear?MF: Some people just think it’s indigestion or acid reflux. They’ll take antacids until they notice that the symptoms are getting worse. Or they think they have slept the wrong way because their arm and neck hurt or feel heavy. Also, women tend to not have pain as much as men. They have more atypical

symptoms, such as chest pressure, unusual fatigue, or a feeling of indigestion. Some may have fatigue and sleep disturbance a month prior to the actual heart attack. They may also complain of jaw and teeth pain.

SL: So they may come to seek care but still not necessarily know it’s a heart attack.MF: Yes, especially women and diabetics. Diabetics may not feel pain at all. They might have shortness of breath, abdominal pain or feel sweaty and shaky. They might think it’s related to their blood sugar, so they’ll try to treat that first. But the symptoms will persist.

SL: How can people tell when it’s not indigestion or some other mild condition?MF: People need to realize that if they have any unexplained pain or numbness in their neck, jaw, arms, or chest, or if they have shortness of breath, sudden nausea or vomiting, light-headedness and unusual fatigue that lasts more than five minutes, they need to call 911. Don’t drive yourself to the emergency room. Don’t even let your family drive you to the emergency room. Call 911 because EMS can begin treatment on the way to the hospital. The sooner treatment begins, the better chance you have of saving the heart muscle, and your life.

For more information, call St. Joseph’s/Candler CareCall at (912) 819-3360 or (800) 622-6877 (Georgia & South Carolina)

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