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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 Free documentary to spotlight repeal of ACA J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Tomatoes protect against stroke, heart attack Annual job fair to provide employment opportunities Three Rivers Casino Resort will host a community job fair Thursday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the casino’s Event Center. The job fair will offer the opportunity to connect with representatives from 33 dif- ferent employers. Attendance is free and all ages are wel- come. “We are honored to host the community job fair again this year in our Event Center,” said Mike Rose, COO at Three Rivers Casino Resort. “It’s a privilege to be involved in an event that pro- vides employment opportuni- ties to our community.” The fair will offer resources for guidance to a great career. Participants will have access to numerous local employers all in one convenient place. The job fair will feature on-hand assis- tance to job seekers provided by Worksource Lane (Employment Department). “Local businesses and applicants both know the challenges when applying for jobs and locating resources as well. “The Community Job Fair brings all those parties and resources together to form a network in our local commu- nity. It’s a ‘one stop shop- ping’ event that is free and open to the public — an opportunity to meet one-on- one with locals who are cur- rently hiring and actively recruiting for the upcoming season,” said Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist for Three Rivers Casino Resort/Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Gain access to a range of diverse jobs represented from full time, part time and oth- ers. For more information, contact Pam Hickson at 541- 902-6504. carotid artery and triple the risk of cardiovascular events compared to higher levels. In a separate study, women were split into four groups (quartiles) according to their blood lycopene levels; women in the top three quar- tiles were 50 percent less likely to have cardiovascular disease compared to the low- est quartile. A 2004, analysis from the Physicians’ Health Study data found a 39 percent decrease in stroke risk in men with the highest blood levels of lycopene. Data from an ongoing study in Finland has strengthened these findings with similar results. One- thousand men had their blood carotenoid levels test- ed and were followed for 12 years. Those with the highest lycopene levels had the low- est risk of stroke — they were 55 percent less likely to have a stroke than those with the lowest lycopene levels. Previous data from this same group of men found that higher lycopene levels were associated with lower risk of heart attack as well. A meta-analysis of 12 trials also found that daily supple- mental tomato products (approximately 1 cup of tomato juice or 3-4 tbsp. of tomato paste) reduced LDL cholesterol by 10 percent — this effect is comparable to low doses of statin drugs (with no risk of side effects, of course). Of course, lycopene is not the only nutrient in tomatoes — tomatoes are also rich in vitamins C and E, beta- carotene, and flavonol antioxidants just to name a few. Single antioxidants usu- ally don’t exert their protec- tive effects alone; we learned this lesson from clinical trials of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E supplements, which did not reduce cardio- vascular disease risk. It is the interactions between phytochemicals in the complex synergistic net- work contained in plant foods that is responsible for their health effects, and this is something that we cannot replicate in a pill. Out of all the common dietary carotenoids, lycopene has the most potent antioxi- dant power, but combinations of carotenoids are even more effective than any single carotenoid — they work syn- ergistically. Blood lycopene, as used in many of these studies, is simply a marker for high tomato product intake; simi- larly high alpha-carotene and beta-carotene levels are markers of high green and yellow-orange fruit and veg- etable intake. Colorful fruits and vegeta- bles provide significant pro- tection. In a given year, a typical American will eat about 92 pounds of tomatoes. BUD’S UPHOLSTERY Boat Tops & Cars • Complete Auto & Boat Interiors • Canvas Work 10 am-6 pm Mon-Sat. Enjoy those 92 pounds and even add some more. Add fresh, juicy raw tomatoes to your salad, diced or unsul- phured sun-dried tomatoes to soups, and enjoy homemade tomato sauces and soups. Be mindful of the sodium content of ketchup and other tomato products — choose the low sodium or no salt added versions. No salt added, unsulphured dried tomatoes are also great. Diced and crushed toma- toes in glass jars are prefer- able to those in cans, to avoid the endocrine disruptor BPA. Also keep in mind that carotenoids are absorbed best when accompanied by healthy fats — for example, in a salad with a seed or nut- based dressing. Lycopene is also more absorbable when tomatoes are cooked, so enjoy a vari- ety of both raw and cooked tomatoes in your daily diet. Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physi- cian specializing in lifestyle and nutritional medicine. Visit his website at Dr Fuhrman.com, or submit ques- tions and comments to news questions@drfuhrman.com. thing better, that costs less and covers everyone with better health outcomes. The film explains what Medicare-for-All Single Payer healthcare is, how it saves money, what has been keeping lawmakers from providing healthcare for everyone in the U.S., and what can be done about it. This documentary gives an opportunity to look at another option for healthcare that has not been given much consider- ation as an alternative to the current system. The screening is free and open to the public. There will be a discussion after the film lead by representatives from Healthcare for All Oregon. For more information, con- tact Pat Reno at 541-991- 0557. DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest Want Breaking News? More Photos? www.TheSiuslawNews.com Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Be ready for Summer. We’re booking appointments now! 4981 Hwy. 101, Complex B 541-997-4856 Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Gina Yates, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. Over 41 yrs Experien ce Food Backpack for Kids www.backpackimpact.org Together, No Child Will Go Hungry www.backpackimpact.org Together, No Child Will Go Hungry Your tax deductible donations helped us feed 79 Florence/ Mapleton area children in January. Mail donations to: PO Box 3347, Florence, OR 97439. For more information 541-997-2497. Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Peace Harbor Volunteers CRUISE Carotenoids are a family of over 600 phytochemicals, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Carotenoids are abundant in green and yellow-orange vegetables and fruits and help to defend the body’s tis- sues against oxidative dam- age, which is a natural byproduct of our metabolic processes; oxidative damage from free radicals contributes to chronic diseases and aging. Lycopene is the signature carotenoid of the tomato. The lycopene in the American diet is 85 percent derived from tomatoes. Lycopene is found circulating in the blood and also concentrates in the male reproductive sys- tem, hence its protective effects against prostate can- cer. In the skin, lycopene helps to prevent UV damage from the sun, protecting against skin cancer. Lycopene is known for its anti-cancer properties, but did you know that lycopene has also been intensively studied for its beneficial cardiovascular effects? Many observational stud- ies have made a connection between higher blood lycopene and lower risk of heart attack. For example, a study in men found that low serum lycopene was associated with increased plaque in the With the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in serious doubt, millions may lose their health insurance, with Medicare and Medicaid benefits potentially downsized or drastically cut. Florence area Democrats have been sponsoring a series of community-wide healthcare meetings concerning these issues. The next meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. The meeting will feature a screening of the new docu- mentary, “Now Is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody,” by Laurie Simons and Terry Sterrenberg, with music com- posed by Clifford J. Tasner. 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