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SAFETY FOCUS ON HEALTH SPECIAL SECTIONS HELPING HANDS
TOY STORIES WHEN YOUR CHILD SETX HOSPITAL MAN ON A MISSION
Buy smart for holidays HAS DIABETES PROFILES Dental care for Haitians
By Cathleen Cole The swelling number of cases Find the specialties you need By Kirsten Matthew
By Todd Senters

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BEAUTY EATING RIGHT EDITOR’S LETTER
GLASSES GLAM SYSTEM BOOST BE GRINCHY?
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 from the editor BE

BE grinchy ? Editorial
Executive Editor
CHERYL ROSE

M
Contributing Writers
y house is exploding with toys. No CATHLEEN COLE
matter how many I donate, pass down, KIRSTEN MATTHEW
TODD SENTERS
and toss, there are still jammed toy
boxes and overflowing closets. I’d like Photography
to blame someone else for this condi- Contributing Photographers
tion — overly indulgent grandparents, FARRAH COBB
SILVIA C. MCCLAIN
maybe “society” — but really, it’s my fault. I love shop- JUDY STOKELY
ping for toys and, yes, I get a little thrill out of fulfilling
my kids’ whims apparently. Art
Executive Director, Advertising Services
But this month’s story on toy safety made me pause ANNA SINgLETARY
to consider the results of overindulgence. About the long-term attitudes rather than
the short-term satisfactions. Even if you have strict limitations on your own gift-giving Manager, Creative Media
BLANCHE BOND
within a family, it can be difficult to manage the incoming deluge from other relatives
and friends. Find good tips for determining your giving guidelines for both safety and Supervisor, Creative Media
psychological reasons in the article beginning on page 7. DON gRAY
Of course when mentioning overindulgence at this time of year, food is what perhaps
Lead Graphic Designer, Creative Media
leaps first to mind. ’Tis the season of tempting treats, buffets and once-a-year special KRISTEN FLORES
foods that often seem to have a lot of butter and sugar. While many of us adults will be
ruefully sucking in tummies and planning all kinds of stringent New Year’s resolutions Contributing Designer
KATIE gUIDROZ
while we have one more mini-cheesecake, we may not be considering how our eating
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Am I really advocating for you to be a Grinch? No toys, no treats? Of course not. I
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onerous: Moderation, Moderation, Moderation! •
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 safety

Holiday Toy Joy

Buy the right toys and the right
amount for safety and sanity
By Cathleen Cole

S
ome toys and
child equipment
might look
awesome but
have hidden
dangers. Avoid
hazardous toys with a little
common sense and research.
Be choosey
Keeping children safe is the number-one
priority of parents, guardians, teachers
and caregivers. So when a toy that’s
supposed to give a child pleasure
turns out to be a danger, they need
to know about it – ASAP.
As director of Lamar University’s
Early Childhood Development Center in
Beaumont, Margaret Swope makes sure the
children in her care are safe. As part of that
mission, she uses her best judgment when
selecting toys and equipment for the center.
Part two of that task is checking up on toy
and equipment recalls.
“I choose toys that are well made with
no sharp parts or points and do not pinch;
are painted with nontoxic, lead-free paint;
are shatter-proof and can be cleaned eas-
ily,” she said. “I avoid toys with long cords
and strings and propelled toys such as
arrows and darts. They can easily injure
eyes.” The director also bans balloons.
When they pop, the pieces fly and create a
huge choking hazard, she warned.
She also selects toys for children that
match their stages of development and
abilities. “I recommend parents look at
their child’s age, interest and abilities,” she
said, adding that parents and caregivers
must remember that each child develops at
his or her own pace. >>

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 “ … we should focus on
the traditions of the season,
not just on the gifts the
season may bring.”
Oney Fitzpatrick,
Associate professor
of psychology,
Lamar University

When buying toys and equipment for children,

read the labels. Swope’s advice: “Look for and heed
age recommendations!”
Too many toys?
How much is too much when it comes to holiday
gift giving for children? Oney Fitzpatrick, an associ-
ate professor of psychology at Lamar University
who specializes in developmental psychology, un-
derstands the parental urge to provide as much as
possible. Some parents give too much to make up
for a perceived lack of gifts as a child. Some want to At 4 years old,
be liked and this is a way to “buy” approval and to Chandler mcCarson
be seen as “the best” parents. However, Fitzpatrick enjoys creative play
warned, while you may have good intentions, you with building toys.
can spoil a child by giving too much. “Especially
during this time of year, we think buying a lot of
toys and gifts will build fond memories,” he said.

photography by siLviA C. mCCLAin

“But, that is not necessarily going to be the case
and we must guard against going overboard during
the holidays.”
Unfortunately, the more children get, the more
they tend to expect, the psychologist explained.
If they are accustomed to always getting a lot, it
becomes hard for them to be grateful for what they
are given. “Instead, we should focus on the tradi-
tions of the season, not just on the gifts the season
may bring,” he said. “It is a time when parents can
help children learn to create their own fun and
meaningfulness.”
There are several negative impacts of spoiling
children, Fitzpatrick said. First, it can foster ad-
dictive behavior in children because of the lack of
the development of the inner self. One result is an
adult with the habit of spending to feel fulfilled.
Secondly, spoiling children teaches them that it
Safety check
is appropriate to be demanding and to disregard Check out these sites for toy and equipment recalls:
the needs of others. Finally, by giving children too
much, they learn to evaluate their self-worth based U.s. Consumer Product safety Commission
on what they have (and the approval of others) and www.cpsc.gov
not based on their inner qualities. “We should want Consumer Reports school safety Alert Program
children to develop a strong sense of self that goes www.clickcheckprotect.org
beyond the possessions and approval of peers to
one that develops from the value of who they are,” For information on lead poisoning and other
Fitzpatrick said. child-health issues:
Regarding gifts from friends and family mem- American Academy of Pediatrics - www.aap.org
bers, the psychologist says the key is to explain
and discuss in advance the lessons you are trying For information about buying toys and equipment:
to teach your children. “Consistency is the key,” he national Association for the Education of Young Children
said. • www.naeyc.org

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Rattles 4 piece puzzles with giant knobs for (preschool and kindergarten)
Large rings little hands to grip 12- to 20-piece puzzles

Textured balls Mini rainsticks Small objects to sort by length, width,

height, shape, and color
Mirrors (not breakable) Things to pretend with — soft puppets
Rhythm instruments: xylophones,
maracas, keyboards
7 to 12 months 2 years (toddlers)
Large, soft blocks 4-12 piece puzzles Magic writing boards

Push and pull toys (good for problem solving) Balls (small and large)

Nesting toys Snap together toys Plastic bowling pins

Toys that pop up (Jack in Box)
Soft, washable dolls
Things to drop and take out
1 year
Board books (photos of real objects)
Large items to sort
(by shape, color, size)
Baby safe peg boards
Dress up clothes
Kitchen sets (pretend food)
Fingerpaint (non-toxic) washable paint
Things for pretending and building-
blocks, construction sets, dress-up
sets, dolls with accessories, puppets
and puppet theater, sand and water toys
Things to create with: clay, dough, con-
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focus on health
Children Who Are Too Sweet:
Childhood Diabetes
“One little stick, one small drop of blood, completely changed
our lives.”
Dr. Deborah Sherman, an obstetrician and gynecologist with
Southeast Texas OB/GYN Associates in Beaumont, became
emotional when she recalled the day she discovered her own son
had developed diabetes. “Sometimes it is hard to be both a physi-
cian and a mother,” she said. “As a doctor I knew something was
wrong, but I didn’t want to admit it was diabetes. I knew what
that diagnosis would mean. But after several weeks of denial, I
finally checked his blood sugar. Seconds later, my worst fears
were confirmed.”
Initial Diagnosis
When picturing an individual with diabetes, it is easy to
conjure up an image of someone who is older, overweight and in
relatively poor health. Today, the face of diabetes has changed
significantly. A study conducted in 2000, The National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), first shed light on
an alarming trend. NHANES demonstrated that the average age
of those diagnosed with diabetes fell by six years to 46 years of
age. Though this study focused on adult-onset diabetes, the find-
ings were a clear indicator that children are now at greater risk of
contracting a disease once linked with advanced age.
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Defining Diabetes
The pancreas is a gland that produc-
es the hormone insulin, which aids
the absorption of sugars consumed
as part of dietary intake. Diabetes
(Mellitus) is a general term for several
disease processes which block the
effective absorption of sugar. Accord-
ing to the Mayo Clinic, there are two
forms, or types, of diabetes that can
occur in childhood.
Type 1 Diabetes: Commonly re-
ferred to as juvenile-onset diabetes,
Type 1 is a disease state where
the pancreas produces little or no
insulin. Type 1 diabetes, classified
as an autoimmune disease, is where
antibodies attack insulin-producing
cells in the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes
must be treated with insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes: In this form, the
pancreas does not produce enough
insulin, or the body becomes resis-
tant to insulin. Type 2 diabetes often
occurs later in life and is commonly
associated with obesity. Type 2 dia-
betes can often be treated with oral
medication, diet and exercise.
By Todd Senters
“There are signs I look for that may indicate the presence of
diabetes, including excessive thirst and urination,” indicated
Dr. T. Renee Brown-Nembhard, a pediatrician with Beaumont
Pediatric Center. “With Type 1 diabetes, there is often significant
weight loss as well. If you notice any of these symptoms, the
child must be seen by their physician immediately. If diabetes is
not caught early it will progress to a critical state called ketoaci-
dosis, or DKA, which can be fatal.”
Childhood diabetes can take two forms. Type 1, classified as an
autoimmune disease, typically develops in childhood and can be
treated but not cured. Approximately 14,250 American children
will develop Type 1 diabetes this year. Type 2 can develop at any
time and can be controlled or even reversed with medication and
lifestyle changes. Less than ten years ago, the incidence of Type
2 diabetes in childhood was extremely rare, but now accounts for
one in every four children diagnosed with diabetes.
According to Brown-Nembhard, the startling rise in the inci-
dence of childhood Type 2 diabetes correlates with the increase
in childhood obesity, which has also led to increased occurrences
of other glandular disorders and high blood pressure. Though
most of her patients diagnosed with insulin resistance, or pre-
(Type 2) diabetes are in their pre-teens, Brown-Nembhard said
she also has patients as young as 8 years old with the disease.
 The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
“One little stick, one
small drop of blood, (NDIC) states that over 1.5 million adults will be
completely changed diagnosed with diabetes this year; almost all will
our lives.” have Type 2 diabetes. In contrast, 19,000 children
Dr. Deborah Sherman will develop diabetes this year; 75 percent will be
with son Jake
diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Treatment Options Regardless of whether the disease is Type 1 or Type 2, a dia-

“It can be overwhelming to be told your child has or might
develop diabetes, but it is important to remember that Type 2
diabetes doesn’t have to be a life-long condition; it is reversible,”
Brown-Nembhard emphasized. “In fact, it is almost 100 percent
preventable. It starts with eating healthy and going outside the
house to exercise. At my home, the crockpot is my best friend.
Because of my schedule I have to plan and pre-cook meals in
advance to maintain healthy eating habits.”
Unlike Type 2, Type 1 diabetes is not reversible nor is it pre-
ventable, but treatment options are becoming more advanced.
In the Sherman family, 12-year-old Jake is able to monitor his
condition through a lifeline the size of a small cell phone. “My
son is currently on a pocket-sized insulin pump, which provides
a continuous infusion of insulin 24 hours a day,” Sherman said.
“He checks his blood sugar before each meal and before he goes
to bed and simply gives himself a bolus of insulin with the pump
to adjust for his blood sugar, or the amount of carbohydrates he
may be eating.”
Another advance on the horizon is an ‘artificial pancreas.’
Brown-Nembhard indicated that this device, currently in devel-
opment, will sense when insulin is required and automatically
calculate and deliver the correct dose.
betic who appropriately manages and controls his or her blood
sugar can expect to live to a normal life expectancy. A healthy
lifestyle can help control blood sugar and even prevent Type 2
diabetes.
“Our whole family now lives much healthier,” Sherman said.
“We will never know what caused his Type 1 diabetes, but we
all play a part in ensuring his continued health and well-being.
He refuses to let his diabetes define who he is. He participates
in several sports and he has decided he wants to go to medical
school.”
A life lived with diabetes is a life lived continually planning
ahead and thinking about things others take for granted, but it
can also be a life lived to the fullest.
Postscript: Writer Todd Senters is a hospital administrator who
is also the parent of a 4-year-old child who has Type 1 diabetes.
He knows first-hand the fear that grips you when you learn your
child has been diagnosed with this disease. Though it has been
three years since his son’s diagnosis, the events of that day will be
ingrained in his memory for years to come. It was the moment when
his child’s life was forever changed. •

The Life Ahead

Resources
“Those who live with diabetes face an uncertain future,” Sher-
man said. “Heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, vision loss and National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
amputation are just some of the potential health concerns if you diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
fail to control your blood sugar,” she explained. “Young women
National Diabetes Education Program
who are diabetic and become pregnant will be at a higher risk of
www.ndep.nih.gov/index.aspx
miscarriages, birth defects and issues related to fetal growth and
birth injury.”

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outheast Texas is home to
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and neurosurgery, patients will find they
are being cared for with state-of-the-
art technology and instrumentation that
is in use at some of the finest medical
institutions in the country. Local specialist
physicians possess the knowledge and
expertise to manage the most complex
cases. Area physicians have been trained at
some of the most prestigious institutions,
including MD Anderson, Harvard and
Mayo Clinic. If you are in need of medical
attention, chances are you will find the care
you need right here in your community.
There are six acute care facilities located in Jefferson and
Orange counties. An acute care facility is a traditional hospital,
which provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospital-
ization and outpatient procedures and services.
Specialty services vary by facility, but often include inpa-
tient and outpatient surgery, advanced imaging (MRI, CT Scan)
physical and occupational therapy, cardiovascular care, oncology,
pediatrics and women’s services.
When considering where to seek treatment, it is important
to understand the specialty services each facility has to offer.
While new services are continually being added, this overview
will provide you with information necessary to understand which
hospitals are best able to meet your specific needs.
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Baptist Beaumont Hospital
www.mhbh.org • Licensed for 505 beds
Ambulatory Surgery Center Baptist Beaumont Surgical Affiliates is
a six operating room ambulatory surgery center that provides outpa-
tient surgical services in specialties such as ophthalmology, ENT, GYN,
general surgery, podiatry and pain management.
Cancer Services The Baptist Cancer Center is a comprehensive
oncology services provider with a dedicated screening and prevention
program which includes genetic counseling, digital mammography
and stereotactic breast biopsy. Oncology services include chemother-
apy, radiation therapy, PET/CT, high-dose rate Brachytherapy, prostate
seeding, surgical oncology and reconstructive breast surgery.
Cardiology/Cardiac Cath Lab/Open Heart Surgery Comprehen-
sive emergency cardiac care includes non-invasive and interventional
cardiology, electrophysiology, bypass, valve, thoracic and vascular
surgery, including aortic aneurysm repair.
Diabetes and Endocrine Inpatient and outpatient management of
complications related to diabetes and diabetic education services for
risk prevention and overall disease management.
Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department staffed
with emergency room physicians and mid-level practitioners.
Endoscopy/GI Full endoscopy services including EGD (upper endos-
copy/gastroscopy), colonoscopy and ERCP (gallbladder and pancreas).
Hospitality House On-campus housing service for families of hospi-
talized patients.
Hyperbaric Medicine/Wound Management Comprehensive wound
healing program is staffed with a physician specializing in wound
management.
Medical ICU/Cardiovascular ICU Specialized critical care services
for both medical and surgical patients.
Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI / HD and
SPECT MRI, breast MRI, 64-slice CT, PET/CT, wide-bore CT, SPECT,
nuclear medicine, general radiography, digital mammography, ultra-
sound and fluoroscopic procedures.
Minor Care For life’s little emergencies, that truly aren’t an emer-
gency, Baptist offers two minor care options, at the hospital and the
convenient care clinic at the HEB on Dowlen at Delaware.
Renaissance Hospital Groves Neurology Services include EEG, EMG, MRI.
www.renaissancehospitalgroves.com • Licensed for 91 beds Orthopedic Surgery Services include most orthopedic surgical procedures.

Cardiology/Cardiac Cath Lab Emergency cardiac care includes non- Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery All common cosmetic surgery proce-
invasive and interventional cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery. dures are available.

Diabetes and Endocrine Inpatient and outpatient management of Comprehensive Therapy Services Inpatient and Outpatient Reha-
complications related to diabetes and diabetic education services for bilitation includes OT,
risk prevention and overall disease management. PT, cardiac rehab and
speech therapy with a fo-
Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department staffed with cus on returning patients
emergency room physicians. back to a functional
Endoscopy/GI Endoscopy services including EGD (upper endoscopy/ state so they are able
gastroscopy), and colonoscopy. to perform daily life and
occupational skills.
Medical ICU Specialized critical care services for medical patients.
Urology Services include
Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI, CT, nuclear urodynamic studies,
medicine, general radiography, mammography, ultrasound and fluoro- prostate procedures and
scopic procedures. bladder suspension.

Neonatal ICU Level III neonatal ICU is staffed with a physician

neonatologist and NICU nursing staff capable of providing transitional,
intermediate and ICU-level care for premature infants and for those
requiring advanced medical care.
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procedures and cranial and vertebral neurosurgery.
Obstetrical/GYN Services Dedicated unit for Labor and Delivery,
including high-risk deliveries, post partum and GYN surgery.
Outpatient Surgery Dedicated outpatient surgery unit to reduce
the wait time before surgery and simplify the recovery and discharge
Baptist Orange Hospital
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process.
Pediatric Services Pediatric services include an inpatient unit with Cardiology Cardiac care includes non-invasive cardiology.
child life specialists to help acclimate the child to the hospital at an
Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department
age-appropriate level.
staffed with emergency room physicians.
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery In addition to common cosmetic
Endoscopy/GI Endoscopy services including EGD (upper
surgery procedures, Baptist also offers post-cancer reconstructive
endoscopy/gastroscopy), and colonoscopy.
surgery and simultaneous reconstructive surgery for those who have
or are undergoing surgery as a result of a cancer diagnosis. Medical ICU Specialized critical care services for medical
patients.
Comprehensive Therapy Services Inpatient and Outpatient Re-
habilitation includes OT, PT, cardiac rehab and speech therapy with a Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI,
focus on returning patients back to a functional state so they are able 64-slice CT, nuclear medicine, general radiography, mammog-
to perform daily life and occupational skills. raphy, ultrasound and fluoroscopic procedures.
Renal Services Services include inpatient and outpatient Neurology Services include EEG, EMG, MRI.
hemodialysis.
Obstetrical/GYN Services Dedicated unit for Labor and
Sleep Lab For those suffering with insomnia or a disruption in sleep Delivery, post partum and GYN surgery.
pattern the sleep lab will help pinpoint the problem.
Orthopedic Surgery Services include most orthopedic surgi-
Stroke Dedicated stroke team responds to any potential stroke to save cal procedures.
critical time, expedite diagnosis and immediately initiate treatment.
Comprehensive Therapy Services Therapy services includes
Urology Services include urodynamic studies, prostate procedures, OT, PT with a focus on returning patients back to a functional
bladder suspension and management urologic cancers. state so they are able to perform daily life and occupational skills.

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 Designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and is
a Cycle III Certified Chest Pain Center.
Trauma care: St. Elizabeth has trauma surgeons on staff and is the only
Level III Trauma Center in the area.
Physicians work at the forefront of research, clinical trials, treatment, and
care. The nursing staff has received the American Heart Association’s “Get
with the Guidelines” awards for Heart Failure and Coronary Artery
Disease, as well as numerous other recognitions.
The campus also features the Kate Dishman Rehabilitation Hospital
and the Spine and Orthopedic Specialty Center within St. Elizabeth,
the Wilton P. Hebert Health and Wellness Center, the Mamie McFad-
din Ward Cancer Center, and multiple medical office buildings.
The Christus Outpatient Pavilion offers a coordinated setting for digital
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ment, and outpatient surgery. It is also home to the Joint Commission
certified diabetes education program and the Christus Health Living Spa, a
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helping hands

A reason
to smile
Extracting a meaningful purpose

photos courtesy of Dr. ALAn COLemAn

from an international disaster
By Kirsten Matthew

It was Labor Day weekend 2009. Dr. Alan Coleman, a Beau-

mont dentist and city council member, was out for a run on the
Delaware Extension when, just like that, he heard a message:
“You must travel and help my children across the world with the
blessings I have given you.”
In that moment, Coleman knew he was going to form a min-
istry to go to villages and orphanages throughout Central and
South America to restore children’s teeth. “It just popped into
my head. Some people get a message from God. I got one,” he
explained.
Coleman began pursuing his vision, but got derailed in July
of this year. He had to cancel his planned trip to Mexico due to
family illness. Initially discouraged by the setback, he found that Coleman said he feels blessed with a gift of hands that can
it was a turn in the road rather than a dead end. serve, adapting his skills and plans to the need. In July, when
Last month, after much hard work raising thousands of dol- he was all set to go to the Mexican-Indian Training Center in
lars to purchase the basic equipment necessary to travel abroad Cordoba, Mexico, Julie Coleman was diagnosed with precan-
and deliver full dental care, Coleman and his wife, Julie, put the cerous polyps of the colon that required surgical removal.
closed shingle up at his Beaumont private practice and set out for There were complications and the trip had to be canceled. But
Haiti with his special carry-on piece housing just about every- she would be deemed cancer-free and make a full recovery.
thing from a dentist office. He admitted that at first he was “half “When I thought my dream to travel this year was shat-
pumped, half scared” to go to this dangerous land of severe pov- tered, He (God) opened the door to Haiti.”
erty, but then realized he’d have to step out of his comfort zone. Coleman has formed a nonprofit group called Southeast
Coleman arrived at Port au Prince in Haiti bearing food and Texas Hands for God Ministry, whose mission is “to bring
clothing to distribute to its people ($4,000 of beans and rice were dental care, medical care and the Word to the children of God
donated to a soup kitchen.) The devastation caused by the cata- and to provide those who wish to serve God the opportunity to
strophic earthquake that occurred in January was obvious, with travel to those in need.”
large tent cities blending crudely into the landscape. Next stop? Coleman may take the clinic on the road to the
Coleman was whisked away, along with two nurses and one Appalachians area, where he can practice setting up a dental
other dentist, to their small compound in Juampas, about 30 clinic using the information and techniques he learned on the
miles from the Port. There, he practiced four days of dentistry, trip to Haiti.
even riding in dugout canoes to a hilltop village to deliver school “I never thought I’d have a dream where I could help fulfill
supplies and soccer balls. other people’s dreams,” he said. “People need to understand
“We have hope; they have despair.” Coleman said. “These that there’s a whole world out there that needs help.” •
Haitians have nothing and we, here in America, take electricity,
water, cars, for granted, not realizing they are a blessing.”
He and his assistant, Teri Timm, treated over 100 patients
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People need to understand that there’s a
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healthy choices

Holiday cooking
for the heart

T
he holiday season has always
been a time for celebration,
togetherness and most of all,
indulgent eating. However, with
heart disease as the leading cause of death
in the U.S. and about 24 million Americans
with diabetes, a healthier take on holiday
meals could benefit everyone.
Cheryl Forberg, R.D., consulting dietitian to NBC-TV’s “The
Biggest Loser,” The New York Times best-selling author and James
Beard award-winning recipe developer, has partnered with Cano-
laInfo to create a heart-smart, diabetes-friendly holiday recipe
collection that allows people to have their cake (or pumpkin flan)
and eat it, too.
“A diabetes-friendly diet is really how everyone should eat,”
Forberg says. “That’s because heart disease and Type 2 diabe-
tes are largely preventable with a good diet, exercise and other
healthy habits. These recipes prove that nutritious is delicious.
Now that’s something to celebrate during the holidays!”
Turkey Roulade

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Turkey Roulade
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 2 slices (4 ounces)
Plastic wrap
½ boneless, skinless turkey
breast, about 1½ pounds
1½ cups Cornbread and Dried
Fruit dressing
Kitchen twine
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp marjoram
¼ tsp thyme
¼ tsp sage
1 tbsp canola oil
Preheat oven to 350° F. Place large
piece of plastic wrap on countertop.
Place turkey breast half on plastic and
cover. Cover with additional plastic
wrap. Using meat mallet, pound tur-
key to rectangle about 10 x 6 inches,
about ¼-inch thick.
Remove plastic wrap from top of
turkey and spread dressing evenly
lengthwise over surface, almost to
edge. Roll turkey lengthwise. With
kitchen twine, tie roulade lengthwise
once and in several places across
turkey. Discard plastic wrap.
In small bowl, mix together spices.
Rub canola oil over all surfaces of
roulade; rub spice blend evenly over
roulade.
Place roulade in shallow roasting pan,
then place in oven. Roast for 45 to 60
minutes or until internal temperature
measured with an instant-read ther-
mometer reads 155° F.
Remove roulade from oven and
let rest 15 minutes before carefully
removing twine and slicing into 16
half-inch slices. Serve with Porcini
Mushroom Gravy, Warm Apple and
Cranberry Sauce and extra Cornbread
and Dried Fruit Dressing.
Nutrient Analysis per Serving:
Calories 140, Calories from Fat 35,
Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat < 1 g,
Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 150 mg,
Total Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g,
Sugars 1 g, Protein 22 g
Porcini Mushroom Gravy ½ tsp dried thyme
Yield: 2 cups (8 servings) 3/4 tsp dried sage
Serving size: ¼ cup ¼ tsp dried marjoram
1 cup fat-free, low-sodium
½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms chicken broth
2 tbsp warm water ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
1½ tbsp canola oil ½ tsp salt
3/8 cup white whole-wheat flour ¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 cups fat-free, low-sodium Canola oil cooking spray
chicken broth 1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 tsp salt (optional)
1 tsp onion powder In small nonstick skillet, cook sausage
¼ tsp freshly ground over medium-high heat, crumbling
black pepper or to taste and stirring until brown and cooked
through. Drain well and set aside.
In large nonstick skillet, heat canola
Soak mushrooms in warm water for 5 oil over medium heat. Stir in onions,
minutes. celery and carrot; cook 5 minutes,
stirring frequently. Add garlic and
In 2-quart saucepan, heat canola oil cook for 1 minute longer, but don’t
over medium heat. Whisk in flour until allow garlic to brown. Stir in sausage,
blended and continue stirring until apricots, plums, thyme, sage, marjo-
roux is lightly browned and develops ram and ¼ cup broth. Bring to a boil.
nutty aroma. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; pour vegetable
Whisk in broth, optional salt and onion mixture over cornbread. Add parsley
powder. Bring to a gentle boil until and stir well. Season with salt and
just thickened, stirring. Cook and stir pepper. (Dressing may be prepared to
for 1 minute. Remove from heat and this stage a day ahead and refriger-
season with pepper. Add softened ated, covered.)
mushrooms and any soaking liquid.
Whisk together egg and remaining 3/4
Purée gravy in food processor or food cup broth and pour over cornbread
mill. Return mixture to saucepan. Heat mixture, tossing well. Spray 2-quart
just to a simmer. baking dish with canola oil cooking
spray (use larger baking dish if not
Nutrient Analysis per Serving: reserving dressing for Turkey Roulade)
Calories 50, Calories from Fat 25, Total and transfer all but 1½ cups of dress-
Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol ing to baking dish. Cover dish with foil
0 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Total Carbohy- and set aside.
drate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein
1g After Turkey Roulade has been in oven
30 minutes, place covered baking dish
Cornbread and Dried of dressing in oven. After 15 minutes
Fruit Dressing (or when internal temperature of rou-
lade, measured with instant-read ther-
Yield: 6 cups
mometer, is 155° F), remove roulade
Serving size: ½ cup
from oven and remove foil from baking
4 cups cornbread cubes, dried dish with dressing. Continue baking
4 ounces lean Italian turkey dressing for about 15 minutes or until
sausage, casing removed top begins to brown.
1 tbsp canola oil
1 cup chopped yellow or white Nutrient Analysis per Serving: Calories
onions 100, Calories from Fat 35, Total Fat
¼ cup chopped celery 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol
¼ cup chopped carrot 30 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Total Carbo-
1 small garlic clove, hydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g,
crushed Protein 3 g
4 each dried apricots and pitted
dried plums, coarsely
chopped — Family Features •
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 beauty
Spectacles and
Spectacular Eyes
Eye makeup tips for eyeglass wearers
By Cathleen Cole

A
re eyeglasses a part of
your look? Whether
it’s because you can’t
wear contacts or you
like the look of spectacles as
fashion accessories, you can
still wear eye makeup for an
eye-catching effect.
Grace Mathis, a
Beaumont-based
makeup artist, has
some tips for girls who
wear glasses. Don’t
let them dictate your
fashion, she advised. “If
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If you are self-conscious about how
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angled crease brush, sweep a medium tone
beige or neutral shade for your skin tone in
your crease area under the brow bone. Pat
a brightening shade such as champagne
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or warm gold, depending on your skin

tone, all over the lid. With a fluffy
brush (not the same one used for the
crease color) blend a matte vanilla
or bright color under the brow
bone, blending it into the crease
color. Emphasize the lash line
with a liner in plum, brown,
or black and set it using a
small brush dipped in eye
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And speaking of lashes, Mathis offers this tip: “If you are
about to purchase glasses and are going to get them fitted, make
sure you curl your lashes that day,” she instructed. “Wear your
eye makeup like you normally would and curl your lashes to their
full potential to make sure the lenses don’t touch them. I learned
this the hard way!”

Frame it up
Eyebrow care is vital, Mathis insisted. Eyeglass frames usu-
ally rest right below the eyebrows, so there’s no hiding them. In
her opinion, brows should be tamed but not too thin. They frame
the face and show expression. “If anything, most women need to
grow in more eyebrows rather than shape or tweeze them,” she
said. Of course, uni-brows are not allowed.
As for frames, Mathis believes there are no rules. Have fun and
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eating right
Food Fight!
Prepare your immune system for seasonal germs
By Kirsten Matthew
W
e’ve all heard the old ad-
age: Starve a cold, feed a
fever. As it turns out, that’s
not entirely true.
Many studies show that
good nutrition is essential
for resisting and recovering from the com-
mon cold or the flu. Most of the evidence
points to eating a balanced diet replete
with modern day superfoods – foods that
are nutritionally dense, high in fiber and
are known to prevent disease and increase
longevity — versus eating a poor quality
diet that might increase your chances of
becoming ill.
“We should eat a diet high in antioxi-
dants, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids,” said
Lauren M. Rodriguez, a licensed and reg-
istered dietitian with the Christus South-
east Texas Bariatric Center. “Antioxidants
help remove free radicals from our body
that damage or kill cells. So, of course,
consuming foods high in antioxidants can
help promote overall health.”
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So what should we eat? Start in the pro-
duce section. Support a diet rich in fruits
and vegetables of any kind that can help
you ward off a cold or flu and are loaded
with immune-boosting antioxidants. The
three major antioxidant vitamins are beta-
carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, found
in colorful vegetables and fruits like broc-
coli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe
and berries.
Should we be taking dietary supple-
ments? “First and foremost, it’s best to get
as much nutrition as possible from food,
but sometimes it’s hard to get enough of
certain vitamins and minerals through the
diet alone,” Rodriguez said.
Some common supplements that can
potentially help ward off illness include
vitamin C, vitamin E, fish and flax seed
oil. There are other antioxidants, such
as selenium, and phytonutrients, such
as beta-carotene and lycopene, that are
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Getting the flu vaccine is the best
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this season. But if the flu raises its
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often with soap and water that’s
effective, especially after cough-
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American Academy of Pediatrics.
Antibacterial soap is fine, but not
necessary. Washing hands for at
least 20 seconds has been shown
to kill the flu virus.
of supplement pills, be sure you know
the potential interactions. “You should
always check with a doctor before start-
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what might react with a medication you’re
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Responsible for 70 percent of the im-
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Adding probiotics to the diet to protect the
healthy bacteria that reside in the colon
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have shown that probiotics can be a good
supplement for overall health.
Certain foods, however, should be
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effects on our white blood cells. These are
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