People with mobility impairments are especially at risk in the war on obesity. Here’s how you can use the food you eat to win the battle.
By Linda A. Cronin
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| RD’s Corner By Richard Doscher, RD Nowadays, no matter where you look—supermarkets, TV commercials, news programs—we are constantly being flooded by claims and expert opinions on nutrition-related health facts. A study in San Jose, California, finds where movement, meditation and spinal cord injury come together. By Kazuko Shem, MD By Herb Drill We’re all pretty much acquainted with a PIN: a Personal Identification Number. Soon, more veterans and others with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), their families, caregivers, and medical professionals could know about BIN: the Brain Injury Navigator. BIN is a one-stop, Web-based information resource to meet the information needs of those of all ages with a TBI, their families, and their caregivers across the rehabilitation landscape. | ASK THE COACH By Scott Chesney Nerve graft surgery is restoring some function and sensation for people with spinal cord injuries. Attendees of United Spinal’s Independence Expo on Long Island will get a chance to talk to representatives of the surgeons who are pioneering this medical procedure. By Christofer Pierson Action writer Amy Meisner Threet sends us notice of a class she and Marla DeFex are teaching for people who use wheelchairs and are interested in wheelchair dance and/or physical and mental fitness. Yes, I absolutely want to walk again, but I do not have to walk again. [...] Here’s some detailed information about the importance of colonoscopy in the early detection of colon cancer in persons with SCI. | EATING WELL By Natalia Mendez Pumpkins pack a nutrient punch, not only in the flesh but also in their seeds and oil. Five years ago, we lost Christopher Reeve, and it all began with a pressure sore. That should be enough of a wake-up call to anyone susceptible to them, but unfortunately, it’s not. [...] United Spinal’s Independence Expos put consumers in touch with products, services and [...] People with spinal cord disorders are likely to have to take extra care of what they eat to keep the digestive system running smoothly. By Melody Chavez, RD “Are you having any problems with diarrhea or constipation?” “Have there been any changes in your eating habits?” “How much water are you drinking a day?” As a dietitian, these are common questions I ask my patients when conducting a nutrition assessment. Discussing what types of foods they consume at each meal helps to determine if they are receiving adequate fiber. The effects of their current fiber intake can impact the consistency of stool [...] Managing your plumbing with external catheters and leg-bags. This frank discussion by Bob Vogel, T-10 paraplegic and active sportsman may help to keep you [...] | EATING WELL By Natalia Mendez Blueberries are phytonutrient powerhouses. Research has shown that antioxidants, including the compound anthocyanins present in blueberries, may help protect against heart disease and many forms of cancer by enabling healthy blood flow and preventing blood clots. Anthocyanins can protect our capillaries from damage that could be caused by free radicals. This helps with conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids and edema. Anthocyanins have the ability to protect the collagen in our bodies, such as the collagen that makes up our joints, which is why they’ve shown to be helpful with issues like arthritis and artherosclerosis. Blueberries are [...] What you eat- Polio tips and techniques. When our patients eat protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner (and even have small, non-carbohydrate snacks throughout the day) they report an almost immediate reduction in nearly all PPS symptoms, especially fatigue. [...] Adaptive Exercise That’s Actually Fun! The popular term is “Wii-Hab,” and rehab facilities all across the country are utilizing the Wii to help people with physical disabilities regain strength, mobility, and dexterity again. If they’re doing it, why not do it at home too? [...] Acupuncture and Spinal Cord Injury. Many swear by it, but acupuncture remains a controversial treatment for any condition, let alone SCI. The author didn’t just research it. She tried it herself. [...] What Is Caudal Regression Syndrome? “There was no learning curve as I tried to educate myself on this rare and little-researched condition. This time, I wasn’t just reading about anonymous patient in a textbook; I was learning about my own newborn baby’s [...] |
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