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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 ‘Power of the Heart’ to be screened in Yachats Preventing Parkinson’s disease accumulate in the fatty tissues of animals). Supplement with DHA and Vitamin D: Maintaining adequate levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in the brain is an important measure for preventing neu- rodegeneration in later life. In my experience with patients, I have observed a sig- nificant, severe deficiency of DHA in elderly vegan males, and a number of these elderly vegan males developed Parkinson’s disease. Plus, studies in animals clearly show that supplemen- tation of DHA can alter brain DHA concentrations and pro- duce protective effects in the brain that can reduce the risk of PD. Vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis are prevalent in patients with PD. Researchers have not yet studied whether vitamin D deficiency is a con- tributor to or a consequence of PD, but vitamin D adequacy has many vital functions in the Spruce Point Assisted Living presents: SAFETY FIRST Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe. S Surviving the Heat THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015, 2:00 PM Falls Are Preventable THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015, 2:00 PM All Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Gift Card. To RSVP and to find out about our Move In Specials call (541) 997-6111 or visit us today! Spruce Point Assisted Living 375 9th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439 The Chick en Coop human body, and careful atten- tion should be paid to main- taining sufficient vitamin D levels. Base your diet on high- nutrient plant foods: In a recent large prospective study, subjects whose diets included the greatest amounts of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains had a 22 percent decreased risk of PD over the 16-year follow-up period. Natural plant foods provide countless beneficial phyto- chemicals that work together to support the health of the entire body, including the brain. Plus, oxidative damage plays a significant role in the progression of PD, so eating plenty of high antioxidant, nutrient-dense foods like berries and leafy greens is another important preventive measure. Minimize animal foods: In addition to pesticide exposure, animal products are also a concern because indi- viduals with high intakes of total fat, total calories, saturat- ed fat, cholesterol and iron have been found to be at increased risk of PD. Dairy consumption in par- ticular is associated PD - men who eat large amounts of dairy products have an 80 percent increase in risk of PD. To protect your brain, keep meat and dairy consumption to a minimum. Exercise: Physical activity has favorable effects on the brain, and high levels of phys- ical activity are associated with a significant reduction in risk for PD. Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutri- tional medicine. Hoberg’s Cel e 70 brati Yea ng rs! Complete Auto Repair www.hobergsautorepair.com 345 Hwy. 101 • P.O. Box 357 Florence, OR 97439-0012 541-997-2413 Kevin McMullen 3rd Generation Owner hobergsautorepair@gmail.com Serving Your Auto Needs Since 1945 Buying or Selling? I can help. O N M A P L E Shop Early for Mother’s Day! We have homemade soaps, lotions, scarves, jewelry, candles, handbags and much more! 129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 1601-593 Rhododendron Dr – Spacious Fleet- wood with two suites on opposite ends. Granite kitchen with island, pantry, formal dining, wood burning fireplace, living and family rooms, en- closed patio and craft room. Oversized garage plus full length carport on corner lot. $133,000. #2412-15208117 Desiree Johnson Principal Broker 541 999-5223 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 YACHATS — A screening of the groundbreaking film “The Power of the Heart” will take place Monday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m., in The Yachats Commons. Woven into the film are interviews with some of this era’s greatest teachers, includ- ing Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Marriane Williamson, Jane Goodall and more. Following the screening will be an exclusive Q and A with author and film co-pro- ducer Baptist de Pape, and Dr. Dean Shrock. The film has been released in conjunction with the book of the same name, which has been translated into 20 lan- guages and ditributed in 70 countries. In the book, Dr. Shrock, who is a Yachats resident, dis- cusses his work and research that joy, heartfelt communica- tion and feeling loved and cared for can improve the quality of life and the lifespan of people with cancer. The film is written and directed by Drew Heroit, director of “The Secret.” There is a suggested dona- tion of $10. For more information, call Dean Shrock at 541-547-3887. Shorewood names Hefty as Artist of the Month Bob Hefty is the Artist of the Month during May at Shorewood Retirement Residences, 1451 Spruce St. Hefty’s work is in the non- objective category, with many shapes and colors but no rec- ognizable images. He does not try to imitate the work of other artists; his artwork is inspired by his imagination and arbi- trary decisions. He enjoys the creative experience and never really knows how a painting will end up until it is finished. Meet the artist Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m., at Shorewood Retirement Residences. His art works will be dis- played both in the dining room and along the first floor walls around the lobby area. Shorewood features art each month from a different local artist and a time to meet the artist. Toastmasters’ open house workshops continue The Toastmasters club in Florence, Siuslaw Tale Spinners, will hold the second in its series of free community workshops on Saturday, May 9, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Siuslaw Public Library. The workshop, “Set Powerful Goals That Motivate You,” will be held as part of the Talespinners’ open house program. Many people set goals at the beginning of the year; to get in shape, lose weight or attain some state of accomplishment at work, in the community or in their personal lives. Often, however, our goals fail us and we fail them. Why? Tom Cox of Cox Business Consulting will share methods to set and track goals so we might never have to fear miss- ing a goal again. The community is invited to COURTESY PHOTO Tom Cox attend the Siuslaw Tale Spinners open house and workshop and learn how to “Set Powerful Goals That Motivate You.” For more information, con- tact club president Anne Machalek at 541-902-8008. Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email: E DITOR @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM L OOKING FOR B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com Compartiendo Alimentos (Food Share) de Florence es una despensa de alimentos que sirve a personas necesitadas con cajas de comida de emergencia en el área del Oeste del Condado de Lane. Nosotros distri- buimos un suministro de 3 a 5 días de alimentos para nuestros clientes, sin costo alguno, hasta 16 veces al año, y estamos disponibles para todas las personas que califi quen por bajos ingresos. Nuestra misión es aliviar el hambre en el Oeste del Condado de Lane y creemos que nadie debe sentir hambre, sin importar su raza o grupo étnico. Compartiendo Alimentos (Food Share) recientemente recibió dos becas específi camente para ayudar a nuestra comunidad Latina, así que por favor visite nuestra despensa y disfrute de nuestra “Área de Comida Internacional”, que ahora provee harina de maíz, o masa, tortillas de maíz, salsa mole, hojas de maíz para tamales, salsa para enchiladas, jalapeños, y mucho más. Nos encontramos en 2190 Spruce Street, Florence, Oregón, en el mismo estacionamiento que la Iglesia New Life Lutheran. ¡Gracias! CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Each year, about 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), which is second only to Alzheimer’s as the most com- mon neurodegenerative condi- tion. Alzheimer’s disease prima- rily affects memory, and PD primarily affects movement. There is a devastating loss of independence as slow and impaired physical movement interferes with daily activities. Fortunately, risk for PD is pri- marily environmental and can be greatly reduced with excel- lent nutrition and lifestyle habits. Limit pesticide exposure: A large number of epidemiologi- cal studies have concluded that pesticide exposure is a major risk factor for PD. To limit your exposure, buy organic produce when possible, avoid household insecticide prod- ucts, do not drink well water, and minimize your consump- tion of dairy, meat and fish (since agricultural pesticides 9 A