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VA Gets Personal

If you are enrolled in the Veterans Affairs health care system, you’re due to receive a personalized Health Benefits Handbook with all of your information in it.The handbooks, which started rolling out in February, are being sent according to priority group, with Group 1 being the first to receive the handbooks. When you re-ceive yours, read it and file it in a safe place (remember, it has your personal information in it). The handbooks are full of information you need about your benefits, including:--Co-pays--How to make an appointment--How to communicate with your clinical team--Medications you are taking at the time, as well as eyeglass prescriptions, nursing home information, den-

To Your Good Health By Paul G Donohue M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How does one eliminate dandruff? I have had it for months and have tried many, many shampoos without making any progress. I can’t wear a dark suit coat. I look like I’ve just come in from a snow blizzard. Please give me some sort of program that I can follow. -- H.H.

ANSWER: Dandruff’s official name is seborrheic (SEB-uh-REE-ik) dermatitis. “Dermatitis” indicates skin inflammation. Seborrhea is an overproduction of oil, sebum. Many with dandruff deny they have an oily scalp. They say their scalp is dry. That can be the case, but seborrheic dermatitis flourishes on skin with an abundance of

oil glands. The scalp is one of those places, but not the only place. The flakes that land on your shoulders are sloughed-off skin cells. Dandruff usually is quite itchy. Scratching dislodges the dead skin cells.A yeast with the name Malassezia contributes to the problem. It’s probably not the actual cause, but it aids and abets the dandruff process. I’m sure you have tried many shampoos. Let me suggest ones that contain salicylic acid, zinc or selenium. Scalpicin, Head and Shoulders and Selsun Blue are three brand names. There are others. The way you use the shampoo is as important as your choice of shampoo. Wash your hair daily with one of these products. Massage it into your scalp, and let the shampoo remain on your scalp for five minutes. Do this for a minimum of three weeks. If you have an improvement, you can cut back on your shampooing to every other day.If there has been no improvement, then get a shampoo that attacks the Malassezia yeast. Nizoral A-D (1 percent ketoconazole) is a brand name you can find easily. Do the daily shampoo drill with one of these for three weeks.If after all this you still have dandruff, you need a doctor’s intervention. The doctor can prescribe more powerful agents, ones that have cortisone that can calm the inflamed skin.***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband has just been told he has spasmodic dystonia. He has had two Botox injections. They made it worse at first but then better. Friends and family have never heard of it. Would you give us an explanation of it in layman’s terms? -- T.W.

ANSWER: Spasmodic dysphonia messes up the voice. People often believe they have laryngitis from a virus. They don’t; they have a cramping of the muscles that control their vocal cords. Their voices crack while saying a word, or become weak and breathy, or sound as though they are being choked. Sometimes it seems like the affected person has developed a stutter. The condition usually arises between the ages of 30 and 50. Its cause is unknown.An ear, nose and throat doctor can make a diagnosis by viewing the affected person’s vocal cords and seeing how they are misbehaving. Botox can put an end to the vocal muscles’ spasms. Treatment lasts for about three months, and then another injection is given.Contact the National Spasmodic Dystonia Association (www.dysphonia.org or 800-795-6732) for detailed information and for notifications of any new treatments. ***

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tal benefits, specialized transportation, medical travel benefits and much more.You’ll also find information about coordinating your health care, your rights as a patient, getting care outside the VA, pharmacy services, telephone numbers for your preferred facility and more.By next year, all 8.5 million health-care veterans will have received the handbooks. Be sure to check yours carefully because the information is personalized for you and contains your private information. If it’s wrong, you need to speak up because it means something is incorrect somewhere in the system.If any information is wrong, contact the VA immedi-ately. This could be the spelling of your name, your preferred VA facility, benefits you know you’re eligible for -- no matter what it is, call and have it corrected. To learn more about the coming handbook, go online to www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vhbh or call the VA at 1-877-222-VETS (8387). Give it time to get the booklets out in order of priority, but if you’re in the first batch and months pass without receiving the booklet, give the VA a call.

It isn’t often that our Western-medicine physicians will suggest we take an alternative route to health. Boston University scientists have done some research, however, that points to an Eastern form of exercise that will help with a big Western problem: Yoga is theorized to help reduce stress.

Specifically, their research shows that yoga can help treat and prevent high blood pressure, cardiac disease and anxiety. Yoga, they believe, helps to restore balance to the nervous system. Imbalance can come from stress. In one study, participants were split into two groups: walking versus yoga. Only those in the yoga group had a rise in gamma amino-butyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that produces feelings of calm.

Researchers took a big step (for Western medicine) when they suggested that specific yoga practices should be created as a way to help with stress-related conditions. The theories now will be tested in clinical studies.

Yoga classes are easily found, but for seniors, a class that is specially geared to us is safer. Muscles get weak, and osteoporosis can result when we sit too much. Yoga itself isn’t a strenuous exercise, but it’s best to start with slow, gentle movements and a skilled instructor.

With yoga we can learn deep breathing and mild stretching ... with quiet Eastern music playing in the background. Doesn’t that sound peaceful?

Look for senior-friendly yoga classes at the senior center, churches, assisted living centers (even if you don’t live there) and fitness centers. Yes, those fitness gyms are starting to figure out that there are a lot of us, and we’ll use their services if they provide what we need. Sometimes that can include special classes, like yoga for seniors.

Yoga Research

If you’ve hoped to buy a home on a low budget, chances are that

everything you’ve looked at needs work. If you’re lucky, it might

be as simple as paint in every room. On the other hand, perhaps the

house you want was a foreclosure that was trashed by vandals when

it sat empty, and the cost of the repair work will take more cash

than you’ll have available after closing.

There are a number of reasons to take on a home that needs work:

location (you want to stay in the kids’ school district or be closer

to work), you can’t afford a perfect house, or you see the potential

in the house and know if would serve your family well for many

years to come.

That’s where a Federal Housing Administration 203(k) rehab loan

can come in. This type of loan covers the mortgage as well as re-

pairs that need to be made to single-family homes, with the total

cost wrapped up in one neat loan package.

There are two levels to the loan program: 1) if the work that needs

to be done is fairly simple (doesn’t involve structural repairs) and

will cost under $35,000, or 2) extensive renovation at a cost of at

least $5,000 with no maximum limit.

During the rehab process, FHA inspectors will visit the site mul-

tiple times to ensure that the work is up to standards and is follow-

ing the plan. You’ll have six months to get the work completed by

a contractor. Funds, held in escrow, will be released in stages as the

work is done.

If you’re interested in a multi-unit building and plan to live in one

of the units, the 203(k) can be used for up to four family units.

You can build a new house on an old foundation, or move a house

to a new location. The work must include improving “thermal ef-

ficiency,” such as weather stripping and insulation.

The process for securing a 203(k) loan is complicated, with nu-

merous steps to follow, but the stress can be worth it if it gets you

the house you want, with repairs made, at a price you can afford.

For more information on FHA rehab loans, go to http://portal.hud.

gov and put 203(k) in the search box. You’ll need to speak to an

FHA-approved lender in your area.

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1. Is the book of 3 Peter in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. When the seventh seal was opened there was silence in heaven for how long? 1 breath, Half an hour, Full day, 3 days3. From Daniel 5, whose palace had a hand that wrote on the wall? Solomon, Herod, Belshazzar, Ahasuerus4. What ancient percussion instrument was similar to a tambourine? Tabladrum, Tonse, Tetlum, Timbrel5. Muppim, Huppim and Ard were all whose sons? Gabriel, Michael, Benjamin, Paul6. Who was the first judge of Israel? David, Saul, Absalom, Othniel

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Meatloaf is a favorite comfort food, and here’s a wonderful new version to try. I predict it will become a new favorite in your family.

16 ounces extra-lean ground turkey or beef1 cup plus 1 tablespoon dried fine breadcrumbs

1 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/8 teaspoon black pepper

3 (3/4-ounce) slices reduced-fat American cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, onion, green pepper and 1/3 cup tomato soup. Mix well to combine. Pat mixture into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.2. Stir mustard, parsley flakes and black pepper into remain-ing tomato soup. Spread soup mixture evenly over partially baked meatloaf. Evenly arrange cheese slices over top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through and cheese is melted.3. Place loaf pan on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 6 servings. Freezes well.

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better off than it was even before Teddy died.”***Q: I heard that there is going to be another singing-competition show airing this summer, I think on ABC? Can you tell me about it? -- Clark F., via e-mailA: “Duets” is the latest vocal-competition show to hit the small screen, and it is indeed airing on ABC. Currently looking for contestants (abc.com/casting), this show stars Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke, who will travel the country looking for undiscovered talent to be their proteges, as well as duet partners.***Q: I still miss seeing Leah Remini on “The Talk.” Any chance she’ll return? -- Hazel D., Akron, OhioA: Not if Sharon Osbourne has any say, and it appears she does. Leah told fans on Twitter that “Sharon thought me and Holly [Robinson Peete] were ‘ghetto’ (her words), we were not funny, awkward and didn’t know ourselves ... She had us fired.”

1. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase “novus ordo seclorum,” located on the Great Seal on a U.S. $1 bill?2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name for a sea-shell collector or expert?3. ART: What Mexican muralist was married to Mexican painter Frida Kahlo?4. COMICS: What was the name of Casper the Friendly Ghost’s horse?5. SPORTS: Where did the sport of jai alai originate?6. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Death Valley located?7. TELEVISION: Which PBS documentary series fea-tured the song “Ashokan Farewell” as its theme music?8. MEDICINE: What is the brand name for the sedative diazepam?9. LITERATURE: Who was the first to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature (1901)?10. ENTERTAINERS: What was the stage name of the actor who was born “Laszlo Lowenstein”?

Q: I am so happy that USA Network’s “Fairly Legal” is finally back for another season. Can you give me any scoop for season two? -- Violet F., via e-mailA: I spoke with “Fairly Legal” co-star Virginia Williams, who plays Lauren Reed on the hit legal drama, and she gave me some spoilers.“We get to see more facets of Lauren this year, which is great,” Virginia said. “We get to see her at home, for example. Everything still revolves around Reed & Reed, but we do see glimpses of Lauren at home: coming back from a jog, going on a date, having some sort of a life outside work. We get to see her with her hair down, literally and figuratively. She’s still quite guarded and protective and exacting and stylish and brilliant, but she’s a lot more comfortable with her position now.“Last season was all about Lauren proving to everyone else that she was capable and that she wasn’t just a trophy wife,” she said. “She could get the job done and could lead the firm. This season we see that she not only is extremely capable, but the firm ends up being

Q: Could you give some information on the two actors who play Finch and Reese on “Person of Interest”? I don’t recall seeing ei-ther of them before, but I like them both and find the show exciting. -- Karen V., Roanoke, Va.A: Michael Emerson and Jim Caviezel play Harold Finch and John Reese, respectively. Many will remember Michael, 57, from “Lost,” where he played Ben. He’s also made the rounds on the cops-and-lawyers shows like “The Practice,” “The X-Files,” “With-out a Trace,” “Law and Order: SVU,” etc. Prior to “Person of Inter-est,” Jim, 43, was best known for playing Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” You can see Jim on the big screen later this year in “Savannah” and “Bliss!” and next year in “The Tomb” with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Most businesses obtain their best customers as the result of referrals from friends and exist-ing customers, and most small businesses get more than 70% of their business through word of mouth. Given the low expense of referral marketing, this business strategy particularly pays off in slow economic times. Studies have shown that referred customers are both more profitable and loyal than normal cus-tomers. Having a structured group of referral partners can greatly increase a business’ refer-ral base.

A group of professionals are forming a net-working group in Hoover for the sole purpose of passing referrals to each other. The group is meeting every Wednesday morning at the Wynfrey. Only one person per industry category is allowed in the group. Email Craig Edmonds ([email protected]) for more information.

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On April 4, 1812, President James Madison fires an economic salvo at the British government and enacts a 90-day embargo on trade with England. The embargo did little to forestall war: The British refused to cease harassing American ships, prompting Madison to lead America into the War of 1812.

On April 3, 1860, the first Pony Express mail simul-taneously leaves St. Joseph, Mo., heading west, and Sacramento, Calif., heading east on a 1,800-mile journey. On April 13, the westbound packet arrived in Sacramento, beating the eastbound packet by two days.

On April 7, 1891, American showman Phineas Tay-lor Barnum dies in Bridgeport, Conn. The 81-year-old showman’s sense of humor never deserted him. He re-quested that a New York newspaper run his obituary before he died so he could enjoy reading it, and the paper obliged.

On April 2, 1902, the first American theater devoted solely to movies opens in Los Angeles. Housed in a circus tent, the venue was dubbed “The Electric The-ater.” Admission cost 10 cents for a one-hour show.

On April 5, 1931, Fox Film Corp. drops John Wayne from its roster of actors. Wayne had played bit parts but failed to impress the studio. In 1939, Wayne fi-nally had his breakthrough in “Stagecoach.” He went on to play in dozens of movies, including “True Grit,” for which he won an Oscar in 1969.

On April 6, 1970, Sam Sheppard, a doctor convicted of murdering his pregnant wife in a trial that caused a media frenzy in the 1950s, dies of liver failure. After a decade in prison, Sheppard was found Ònot guiltyÓ in a second trial in 1966. “The Fugitive” television series and movie were rumored to have been loosely inspired by the story.

On April 8, 1990, director David Lynch’s surreal series, “Twin Peaks,” premieres. The show, with its bizarre characters and baffling story line, became an instant cult hit. Kyle MacLachlan starred as Dale Coo-per, an FBI agent assigned to visit a small town in the Pacific Northwest to try to unravel the mystery of the murder of resident Laura Palmer. The other thing about having animals altered is that

they are not only calmer, they are healthier. And it has been proven that an altered pet lives longer if cared for properly.no matter what breed it is. -- Dee O., Palmyra, N.Y. By the way, I own two mix breeds and one purebred. All are rescues! The purebred was half her weight when we got her and has the saddest story out of all our critter kids. I don’t even tell her story, it’s that terrible! So please, spay or neuter your beloved pet (dogs or cats),

DEAR DEE: Thanks for your support! I do stand behind the belief that spaying or neutering your dog or cat -- whether purebred or not -- is important and beneficial.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m writing in response to “Tom C.,” who doesn’t want to neuter his purebred German Shepherd. Good for you for sticking to your and many people’s beliefs! I have met many breeders of purebred animals. They refuse to alter their “pet” -- or for many, their bankroll -- for any reason. For those of you who truly love your pet and your breed and try to find “perfect” homes for them (at the right price), you should know that many of them end up in shelters just like the mongrels (as Tom put it). I prefer the term “mix breed.” All Tom has to do if he truly cares is to look at any dog rescue site on the Internet and he will see many purebreds that are without a home. There are thousands of purebreds being put to sleep because there are no homes for them.

The Spay/Neuter Debate ContinuesBy Samantha Mazzotta

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to [email protected].

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It was Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who made the following sage observation: “A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

We’re all familiar with the act of CPR -- we often see a film or television character come to the rescue and save a life using the technique. And on TV, according to a recent study, CPR is shown as being successful 75 percent of the time. The

reality is not quite so rosy, though. A study conducted in 2010 found that when CPR is used in real life, only about 8 percent of the patients were still alive after one month. Of those who did survive that long, 97 percent couldn’t live a normal life.

Do you suffer from astraphobia? If so, I hope you don’t live in Florida. Those who are afraid of lightning would be terrified in the Sunshine State, especially in Tampa, known as the lightning capital of the world.

Researchers in the United Kingdom have invented a robot that eats slugs and is powered by the gas from the decaying creatures. They have dubbed their creation the SlugBot.

For six generations, many members of the Fugate family of the Appalachian region of Kentucky have suffered from a rare blood disorder called methemoglobinemia. The disorder seems to have no adverse health effects, but it’s not at all difficult to diagnose it at a glance: Sufferers have blue skin. Not just a slight tinge, either; various family members have been described as “blue as Lake Louise,” “the bluest woman I ever saw” and “almost purple.” ***

ARRONDISSEMENTSWebster’s Dictionary defines the big word, arrondissements as “an administrative district of certain large French cit-ies, in particular Paris.” • Traveling from place to place in Paris can be difficult due to its large size. Learning about the arrondissements helps. Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, with the first one in the center of the city and the remaining ones spiraling outwards, like a snail shell, in a clock-wise direction. • Looking at a map of Paris, it is important to understand the arrondissements. Most of the historical tourist attractions are found in the first eight. • Originally, in 1795, Paris was divided into 12 arrondissements with 1-9 on the right bank of the Seine River and 10-12 on the left bank. The Seine flows from east to west, so the right bank is northern Paris, and the left bank is southern Paris. The Seine runs through the historical heart of the city and actually has two islands in the central part. • In 1860, as the city expanded, the 12 original arrondissements were changed to the current 20 that are arranged in the spiral design. • Arrondissements 1,4,5,6,7 and 8 border the Seine and contain many of the historical buildings that Paris is famous for. The Louvre Museum and Tuileries Gardens are found in number 1. • Numbers 2 and 3 do not border the river and are the smallest sections of Paris. They are known for the National Library and National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, respectively, as well as historical businesses, like the old stock exchange, and museums. • The 4th Arrondissement is the oldest and one of the busiest tourism sections in Paris where Notre-Dame Cathedral is located. • Notre-Dame Cathedral is actually built on an island, the Île de la Cité, in the river. The Pont Neuf bridge connects the island with the right and left banks. Originally made of wood, the bridge, with 12 arches, was rebuilt in 1607. It is the oldest bridge in Paris. • The cathedral was built over a span of 182 years, from 1163-1345. Notre-Dame has undergone two major restorations: in the 19th century after damage during the French Revolution and again from 1991-2001. • The city designers of Paris not only meant for the arrondissements to organize the layout of the city, but they also contain monuments that represent major landmarks on the landscape. Notre-Dame is the central point in Paris; the Eiffel Tower marks the west; the Bastille column, the east; Sacré Coeur (Sacred Heart Basilica), the north; and Mont-parnasse Tower marks the south. • Some of the famous landmarks in Paris provide the best spots to start touring the city and the best views. The square in front of Notre-Dame indicates the starting point for measuring all distances in France (not just Paris). From in front of Sacré Coeur, there is a view of the entire city of Paris. It is the highest point in the city after the Eiffel Tower. • Paris is an interesting city with much to offer, but it can be confusing if you don’t know about the strange arrondisse-ment patterns. Of course, knowing a bit of the French language is also helpful!

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