Health&Wellness Magazine April 2015 | Page 5

From the Editor STAFF WRITERS: Angela S. Hoover Jean Jeffers Jamie Lober Dr. Tom Miller Annette Racond Charles Sebastian Doris Settles Dana Sizemore COLUMNISTS/GUESTS: Raleigh Kincaid, LMFT – KORT Bryan Station Chris Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Family Practice Associates of Lexington, P.S.C. John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP April 2015 & [email protected] Tanya Tyler Editor, Health&Wellness Magazine Mental health is a topic that affects all of us. An important part of our overall health and wellness revolves around the state of our psyches. We should work as hard to keep our minds fit and sharp as we do to keep our bodies moving and strong. In this month’s issue, we will learn about different aspects of mental health, including how to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and the mental health benefits of gardening. After being stuck inside during the recent record-setting snowstorms, I can imagine many of you are more than ready to get outside into the sunshine and start planting flowers, which always bring a smile. But before you do, don’t neglect your spring-cleaning chores; we offer you some quick tips on how to make the task less burdensome. April is Autism Awareness Month, and one of our articles will let you know about recent breakthroughs and insights into this troubling syndrome. Pull out your SmartPhone and download some mental-healthenhancing apps that are available. Our ongoing wish for you is to have a strong, healthy body. Let us now extend that wish to your mental health and wellness. Tanya J. Tyler Interim Editor Willie B. Ray - Art of Strength Kettle Bell Gym facebook.com/HealthWellnessMagazine Follow us and share your Health stories! Dr. Kimberly Sears – Village Animal Hospital Sarah Wilder –Lexington Clinic SAMPLER PUBLICATIONS: John Brokamp / Publisher Janet Roy / Director of Creative Services Kim Blackburn / Sales Representative John Hoffeld / Sales Representative Melinda Higgins / Sales Representative INSIDE THIS ISSUE 06 From the Cover 11 The Many Faces of Anxiety ABOUT H&W 08 Birth Season Can Affect Our Moods a proud product of 09 Learn About Autism During Autism Awareness Month 10 Depression Linked to Diabetic Complications Columns Health&Wellness Magazine can be found in 20 central Kentucky counties and is distributed to over 90% of medical facilities, including chiroprator’s, eye doctor’s and dentist’s offices. You can also pick up your FREE copy of Health&Wellness at most grocery and convenience stores as well as many restaurants throughout Central Kentucky. For advertising rates and to find out how to get YOUR article published: 859-225-4466 e-mail [email protected] 34 41 Calendar of Events Magazine Stockholm Syndrome: Empathy with captor/abuser Here Comes the Sun Understanding Addictions The Happy Side of Gardening Citizen Police Academy Builds Understanding Exercise May Prevent and Treat Depression 39 Departments What Not to Eat: Sugar Overall health suffers from consuming too much sugar 38 YOUR FITNESS COACH Strength Training: The Best Path to Improved Mental Health Münchausen by Proxy 37 FOOD BITES: Take a Tango with a Mango Easy Does It: Five self-care tips to help with PTSD 36 PET HEALTH Why is Dental Care Important for my Pet? 20 Five Tips for Spring Cleaning Shift and Extended Work Can Compromise Health 44 30 10 Mindful Mental Health Apps 33 ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL DOC Family Support Important for Those with Mental Health Issues 18 40 23 Treatment for Low Back Pain can be Costly 29 NEWS MAKERS 14 25 16 Medical Jobs from the pages of The Gut-Brain Connection and the Human Microbiome Project 24 INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety 26 42 Features 21 12 Download the media kit at www.samplerpublications.com © Copyright HEALTH&WELLNESS Magazine 2015. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of the material in this magazine in whole or in part without written prior consent is prohibited. Articles and other material in this magazine are not necessarily the views of Health&Wellness Magazine. Health&Wellness Magazine reserves the right to publish and edit, or not publish any material that is sent. Health&Wellness Magazine will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal or misleading to its readers. The information in Health&Wellness should not be considered as a substitute for medical examination, diagnosis or treatment. Health&Wellness is a proud product of Sampler Publications, Inc. 5 Therapist at Hand 47 Addressing the problem of “doctor shopping” DIGITAL Read the current issue of Health&Wellness on your smart phone, tablet and computer: