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Written by: Editor

Published: 15 September 2009

Created: 14 September 2009

Last Updated: 14 September 2009

LUCERNE – Health care is on everybody’s minds these days, especially for our senior citizens.

Did you know that dental health is an integral part of the health equation?

According to Dr. Doug Reams, a Lucerne resident and dental practitioner, “Proper dental hygiene can aid in the prevention of many medical illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart problems, joint pain, stroke and a lot more.

“Seniors deserve the best we can give them, especially in a tough economy, when everyone has to pinch pennies,” he added.

Reams, who has practiced dentistry in Lucerne for 32 years, is concerned over the lack of proper dental care many Lake County residents receive.

“It is sad to see seniors unable to keep up with their dental needs because they live on a fixed income,” Reams said.

The importance of good dental hygiene cannot be stressed enough, according to Reams, citing many new medical studies proving the link between tooth decay and heart disease, and other serious health problems which plague seniors.

“We all need to do what we can in today’s economic downturn. Lucerne, being a small community, I want to give something back,” explained Reams.

Putting his money where his mouth is, Dr. Reams is offering a 10-percent senior discount to all senior clients in September and October.

Dr. Reams' dental office is located under the clock tower at 6075 Highway 20, Lucerne.

To find out more about the senior discount plan call 707-274-6605 or check with your local Lake County senior center for information.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 10 September 2009

Created: 09 September 2009

Last Updated: 09 September 2009

LAKEPORT – You might not give much thought to whether your muscles are tense, how fast you’re breathing or the number of times your heart beats in a minute. These things occur whether you are aware of them or not. They’re beyond your control. Or are they?

And what can you do about stress? How do you handle it? Although we can’t eliminate all the stress in our lives, we can stop the stress reaction from taking over.

Sutter Lakeside Hospital invites you to experience a non-invasive and relaxing treatment by visiting our Biofeedback Lab.

Biofeedback is a tool that is used to monitor our physical and emotional response to stress. The advanced equipment monitors bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, skin temperature and sweat response, providing feedback that can point you in the right direction to discover your relaxation response.

“The relaxation response is found within each of us,“ says Joe Prisco, Sutter Lakeside Hospital Physical Therapist and biofeedback specialist.

“Biofeedback can undo the negative effects of stress by bringing forth decreased muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure, as well as a healthier breathing pattern, leading to a more peaceful, pleasant mood.”

Studies have shown that we have more control over so-called involuntary bodily functions that we once thought possible. As a result, biofeedback can train individuals to listen to stress signals from their own bodies and use various techniques to balance, release and recover from stressors, leading to a healthier life overall.

The Sutter Lakeside Hospital Biofeedback Lab is open to the public; no physician referral necessary. Sessions are self-guided and an orientation is given prior to the first session.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Sutter Lakeside Wellness Center at 707-262-5171. Visit www.sutterlakeside.org and watch the information video by clicking on the link: “Video: Biofeedback Lab.”

If you are interested in supporting Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s commitment to provide ongoing programs like the Biofeedback Lab, please call the Sutter Lakeside Hospital Foundation at 707-262-5189.