29 Apr 2015

4 Ways To Gain Perspective On Your Chronic Headaches

By Ginny Grimsley

Exposing The Health Industry's Big Secret

Imagine suffering chronic pain - say, in the form of headaches or migraines.

Happily, you've found a solution to the problem. It has been several months of losing focus, sleep and general interest in the things you used to like. You went to a doctor and he told you an NTI device, which addresses jowl clenching during sleep, will offer immediate relief. Or maybe your family doctor gave you a pain-relief prescription for your headaches.

"As doctors, we like to have answers for our patient's problems, but misdiagnosis is one of our biggest problems in this country when it comes to chronic pain," says Dr. Fred Abeles, author of the book "Break Away: The New Method for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medication" (www.FredAbeles.com).

"We're the 'microwave' generation and we like our problems to be solved immediately. Our medical profession has responded and is always geared for quick fixes. In reality, treating only the symptoms, and not the root cause, can worsen your problem."

For one, too many of us ignore the basics of good health, Abeles says.

"A huge volume of health problems would be eliminated if only people learned more about nutrition, modified their diets and got regular exercise each week," he says. "Cardio three times a week and some strength training - along with a reasonably healthy diet - would help millions tremendously."

There are many doctors you may see to help with your headache pain, he says, such as ENTs, dentists, neurologists, chiropractors, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) specialists and many more. Ask questions. If a dentist suggests realigning your jaw, for example, you'll want to make sure a thorough physiological work-up and diagnosis has been completed first. Be discerning. Be informed.

"Most doctors really want to help, but sometimes they're wrong," he says. "You have to be your own best health advocate."

Abeles offers what he calls his The H.E.A.L. Formula™.

•  HELP yourself - take control of your outcome. Don't accept chronic pain as a life sentence and stop taking pills to mask symptoms. When you improve your health, the lives of those around you improve also. There's more love, happiness and fun for everyone.

•  EVERYTHING is connected. The teeth. The joints. The tendons. The ligaments. The jaw. The head. The neck. The muscles. They all have to work together in harmony to not produce pain.

•  ALIGN the jaw. Align the bite. When everything is aligned, the muscles are happy. And happy muscles do not create pain.

•  LEARN about and utilize the new methods for successfully treating chronic headaches, migraines and TMJ without medication.

"The best time to address your chronic pain and what's behind it is the first time you experience it," Abeles says. "But if you've endured many months or years of pain - perhaps masking it with prescription drugs - then the second best time to uncover the cause is right now."

About Dr. Fred Abeles

Dr. Fred Abeles is known as one of the most sought after TMJ experts in the United States (www.FredAbeles.com). He's famous for getting results where others have failed and getting those results without the use of surgery, needles or drugs. He is author of the new book "Break Away: The New Method for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medication." Abeles is the Clinical Instructor and Regional Director for the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies - one of the most prestigious post-graduate teaching centers in the world today. Dr. Abeles has been featured on NBC and CBS, consults with leading dental manufacturers on the development of new dental products, been on the cover of the profession's biggest magazines and instructed dentists throughout the United States and Canada on state-of-the-art techniques for treating headaches and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

29 Apr 2015

IOWANS OVERWHELMINGLY OPPOSE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE CLOSURES; GOVERNOR BRANSTAD NEEDS TO START LISTENING

By Brian Jennings

DES MOINES - Today, AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the following statement about a recent Public Policy Polling poll on Governor Branstad's decision to close Clarinda and Mt. Pleasant Mental Health Institutes:

"Iowans overwhelmingly oppose Governor Branstad's decision to close Clarinda and Mt. Pleasant Mental Health Institutes. 68 percent oppose closing these facilities; only 12 percent support the closings.

"Throughout this entire process, Governor Branstad has ignored the voices of patients and their families, mental health professionals, law enforcement professionals, community leaders, and legislators. He has recklessly charged forward with his plan to close these facilities.

"This poll makes it clear: Iowans oppose these closures. The Governor needs to start listening to Iowans, put mental health services first, and stop barreling towards closing these facilities with no real plan to replace the services they provide to Iowans facing mental health challenges."

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29 Apr 2015

Hy-Vee Recalls Summer Fresh Pasta Salad

By Tara Deering-Hansen

Hy-Vee pulls pasta salad from stores due to potential threat of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria contamination

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (April 28, 2015) – On April 27, 2015, Hy-Vee, Inc. issued a recall for Hy-Vee Summer Fresh Pasta Salad that is sold in its stores' kitchen department cold cases and salad bars. The pasta was recalled after Hy-Vee was notified the frozen vegetables used to make the ready-to-eat pasta were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The frozen vegetables were produced by Inventure Foods, Jefferson, Georgia.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The Summer Fresh Pasta Salad is packaged upon customer request from the kitchen cold case and would have been packaged in 16oz. (1 lb.) or 32oz. (2 lb.) clear plastic containers. A light tan scale-produced label with the product name, weight and price would have been affixed to the container.

The recalled product would have been available in a limited number of stores between April 9, 2015 and April 27, 2015.

Hy-Vee has since pulled the ready-to-eat Summer Fresh Pasta Salad from its distribution channels and the stores in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota to which it was distributed. All stores that received the product have been instructed to dispose of the product.

To date, Hy-Vee has not received any complaints associated with the Summer Fresh Pasta Salad.

Customers who purchased Summer Fresh Pasta Salad from the Hy-Vee kitchen department cold case or salad bar between April 9, 2015 and April 27, 2015, should dispose of the product or return it to the store for a refund.

For questions, please call Hy-Vee Customer Care at 1-800-772-4098.

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29 Apr 2015

Statement by Gov. Pat Quinn on the Passing of Gov. Dan Walker

By Billy Morgan
CHICAGO - Gov. Pat Quinn has issued the below statement on the passing of Gov. Dan Walker:

"As a member of the United States Navy, Gov. Dan Walker served our country with courage and distinction in World War II and the Korean War.

"He fervently believed in the power of democracy and the importance of including everyone in our democracy. He loved his family and leaves behind many friends. His patriotism, service and compassion will never be forgotten.

"May God rest his soul."

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29 Apr 2015

Governor Issues Statement on the Death of Former Governor Dan Walker

By Catherine Kelly

Springfield - Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on the death of former Governor Dan Walker.

"Diana and I are saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor Dan Walker.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

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29 Apr 2015

Hardacre Film Festival taking a break to focus on fundraising to save theater

By Will Valet

TIPTON, Iowa–The Hardacre Film Festival is taking a year off.

The staff behind Iowa's longest-running film festival announced today their decision to delay the next festival until 2016 so the group can help with fundraising to save the festival's namesake, the historic Hardacre Theater in downtown Tipton.

The nonprofit Hardacre Theater Preservation Association (HTPA) purchased the theater in February 2014 and has been raising money to renovate, restore and reopen the theater ever since. The group recently announced that the renovation will cost approximately $3.8 million.

Some Hardacre Film Festival staffers also volunteer with the HTPA and decided to focus this year on helping the group save the theater.

"It was a really tough decision because the festival has been going strong annually since 1996, and we want to keep that going. But we also really want the next festival to be held in the renovated Hardacre Theater," said Will Valet, festival director and HTPA vice president. "The film festival staffers are going to put their energy this summer into saving the theater."

The Hardacre Film Festival shows recent short and feature-length independent films from around the world. The 2014 festival was held in the Tipton High School auditorium as volunteers spent last summer gutting the Hardacre Theater. The festival typically is held the first full weekend of August, although last year's festival was a one-day event to accommodate the high school venue.

The Hardacre Theater Preservation Association is planning a series of summer fundraisers while applying for grants and seeking private donors to help reopen the theater. The Hardacre Theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary in April 2016.

"The Hardacre Film Festival has built a loyal audience over the last 17 festival events, and we can't thank them enough for their enthusiastic support," Valet said. "The festival will return, without a doubt. We just need to make saving the Hardacre a top priority this year."

The festival staff urge moviegoers to check out the many Iowa film festivals still to come in 2015, including:

  • Interrobang Film Festival, Des Moines, June 26-28

  • Snake Alley Festival of Flim, Burlington, Aug. 6-8

  • Landlocked Film Festival, Iowa City, Aug. 14-16

  • Iowa Independent Film Festival, Mason City, Oct. 23-25

  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival, Des Moines, November

For more information on the "Save the Hardacre" campaign, go to thehardacre.org.

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29 Apr 2015

May Events for Kids, Families and Seniors, too, at the Zoo

By The Niabi Zoological Society

CELEBRATE SPRING AT NIABI ZOO.

The temps are finally warming up, so it's time to get out to the zoo!

May is full of school field trips during the week and fun events on the weekends. Stop by and say hi to your favorite animals.

Make entering the zoo a breeze by making note of these changes:

Members can now use any entrance line. Just show your photo ID and membership card. Click here to become a member or renew for 2015.
25¢ from every admission goes to Niabi Zoo's global conservation efforts. You'll be given a coin at admission to deposit into your conservation program of choice at the bank just inside the zoo.
Scroll down to see what passes are valid for the 2015 season. Welcome back to Niabi Zoo!
NEW EVENT! MIGRATORY MAYHEM ON MAY 9
From butterflies to birds, we'll look at animals that migrate, why they are important and what we can do to help them on their journeys.


Free activities and games are part of the Migration Mayhem!

The event is free to Zoo members, regular admission rates apply to other guests. There is no RSVP required for this fun event. The all ages fun is from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Senior Sunrise - May 5th - Morning walk and coffee, first Tuesdayof each month at 8:30 a.m.
  • Breakfast with the Animals - May 23rd - Start your Saturday with the giraffes. RSVP here
  • Princess and Pirate Day - May 23rd - Meet the princesses from Frozen. Click for details
 
29 Apr 2015

Working Families Summit

By Lance Coles

Presidential Issues, No Candidates Necessary ? for Now

Summit Goal: Wage, Justice Issues Should Shape Coming Iowa Campaign

Who says you need presidential candidates to talk political issues in Iowa?

Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich will keynote a Working Families Summit scheduled for Saturday, May 16, in Ames.

The event, coordinated by several progressive, labor and advocacy organizations, is free and open to the public ? though space will be limited and reservations are required.

"Remember, candidates and ultimately presidents work for us," said Ken Sagar, president of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, a leading sponsor of the May 16 event in Ames.

"Our Working Families Summit is designed to bring together progressive Iowans and progressive ideas, so more Iowans and political candidates at all levels better understand the issues that are critical to working families.

"This is especially important with a presidential campaign already underway in our state, and big choices ahead in 2016 up and down the ballot."

The Summit will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Scheman Building at Iowa State University, with morning remarks from Larry Cohen, president of the Communications Workers of America (CWA); Sarita Gupta, executive director of Jobs with Justice; and Tefere Gebre, executive vice president, AFL-CIO.

Breakout sessions will focus on many hot-button topics for working families: wages, work supports such as child care and paid medical leave, retirement, education, civil rights and current political attacks on workers.

The event will close with Reich's keynote and remarks by Sagar.

"Iowans will have plenty of time between now and next February to meet with and hear from candidates for president," Sagar said. "What we need now is a common agenda on issues ranging from our low wages, to how to better support families and protect civil rights."

No presidential candidates will be speaking at the event ? though any are welcome to attend.

"This will be a great opportunity for presidential candidates to hear the concerns about concrete issues facing Iowa's working families," Sagar said.

Sponsors include the AFL-CIO along with many Iowa labor and advocacy organizations focused on concerns for working families in Iowa: Iowa Federation of Labor; AFSCME Iowa Council 61; Iowa Building and Trades Council; Communications Workers of America (CWA), Iowa Postal Workers Union (APWU), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), Iowa Citizen Action Network (ICAN), Americans for Democratic Action (ADA), Laborers International Union of Northern America (LIUNA), Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA), Progress Iowa, Iowa Policy Project, Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, Iowa Community Action Association, American Friends Service Committee, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, Move On, United Auto Workers (UAW), Working America, AFGE, UFCW, UAW, APWU Local 44, IUPAT, NALC, IBEW, USW, IAMAW, UE, Alliance for American Manufacturing, Mid-Iowa Community Action, and Make it Work.

Members of the public are welcome and admission is free, but a donation of non-perishable food items is requested. To register for the summit, go to progressiowa.org/workingfamiliessummit, and for more information, visit the Working Families Summit page on Facebook.

Free round-trip bus service to the event is available from the Quad-Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Manchester and Evansdale. To reserve a bus seat, call 309-738-3196 or email tracy@iowaaflcio.org.

 

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29 Apr 2015

KERNELS OUTLAST BANDITS, 1-0 IN 11 INNINGS

By Marco LaNave
Top two Western Division teams go a combined 0-for-21 with runners in scoring position
DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 28, 2015) - After 10 scoreless innings Tuesday, the Cedar Rapids Kernels loaded the bases with a  single and  two errors in the top of the 11th inning, and Kernels third baseman T.J. White hit a sacrifice fly to right field that was the only run of a 1-0 final over the Quad Cities River Bandits in front of 2,079 at Modern Woodmen Park.
The River Bandits (13-6) committed four errors in their first loss when out-hitting an opponent this season, but they hold a one-game lead over the Kernels (12-7) in the Western Division standings. It was Quad Cities' first 1-0 loss since Game 1 of a home doubleheader last Aug. 29 against Clinton. The 1-0, extra-inning loss was the club's first since a 10-inning defeat at Kane County April 14, 2011.
In the deciding 11th inning, Kernels right fielder Zack Larson hit a leadoff single to left field against River Bandits right-hander Joe Musgrove (3-1). First baseman Trey Vavra bunted along the first-base line, where Musgrove could not cleanly pick up the ball and threw late to first base. With runners at first and second bases, designated hitter Max Murphy bunted to the third-base side of the pitcher's mound,  and Musgrove threw to third baseman Nick Tanielu, who was judged to have come off the base before recording a putout of Larson. Musgrove was charged with an error on both bunt plays, and with the bases loaded and no outs, White hit a fly ball to right fielder Ryan Bottger, and Larson beat the throw home for the game's only run. Musgrove retired the next two batters and finished a season-high six innings, allowing one unearned run on four hits and no walks with one strikeout.
In the bottom of the 11th inning, River Bandits left fielder Sean McMullen hit a one-out single to right field against Kernels right-hander Trevor Hildenberger, who then got second baseman Kristian Trompiz to ground into a game-ending double play. The two teams combined to leave 21 runners on base while going 0-for-21 with runners in scoring position in the game.
Cedar Rapids had the game's first scoring threat in the first inning against River Bandits left-hander Bryan Radziewski. Left fielder Zack Granite and shortstop Nick Gordon began the game with back-to-back singles, and Radziewski hit Murphy with a pitch to load the bases with two outs before getting White to ground into a fielder's choice. It was the closest Cedar Rapids came to scoring against Radziewski, who tossed five innings, allowing two hits and no walks with four strikeouts.
The River Bandits put two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the first inning, as Kernels right-hander Jared Wilson walked first baseman Jamie Ritchie with one out and allowed a single by designated hitter Mott Hyde, who led Quad Cities with three hits in the game. Around a wild pitch that put both runners in scoring position, Wilson got consecutive flyouts to escape the inning. Quad Cities also put a runner at third base in the third and fourth innings. Hyde hit a third-inning, two-out double and went to third base on a wild pitch before Wilson got catcher Jacob Nottingham to fly out. McMullen hit a fourth-inning, one-out triple, but Wilson struck out Trompiz and got shortstop Thomas Lindauer to fly out. Wilson allowed four hits and four walks with two strikeouts in five innings.
Musgrove began the sixth inning and escaped scoring threats in the seventh and eighth innings. In the seventh, White and Kelly hit back-to-back singles before Musgrove caught a bunt, leaped off the mound to field a ground ball and got a flyout to end the inning. In the eighth, Larson hit a one-out triple and tried to score on Vavra's ground ball over the mound, but Trompiz threw to Nottingham to tag out Larson.
After Wilson, Kernels right-hander Randy LeBlanc worked three shutout innings with three strikeouts, and left-hander Cam Booser (1-0) struck out three batters while escaping runners at first and second bases in both the ninth and 10th innings.
The River Bandits continue their series with Cedar Rapids at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Modern Woodmen Park. River Bandits right-hander Daniel Mengden (1-1) is scheduled to face Kernels left-hander Mat Batts (2-0).
UP NEXT: The Bandits guarantee a win over Cedar Rapids, or all fans in attendance will receive a voucher for a general admission ticket for Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. against Kane County. Two lucky fans will have their bills paid up to $100 on Pay Your Bill Wednesday presented by Mix 96. IHMVCU members can get Buy-One-Get-One tickets at the box office. Individual tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office and online at riverbandits.com. Ticket plans of 12 to 70 games - which include free parking, reserved seats, merchandise discounts, and guaranteed giveaways - are available by calling 563-324-3000.
29 Apr 2015

"#Nepal2015" BENEFIT CONCERT ANNOUNCED

By Rick Martin

DES MOINES, Iowa - Today, Above + Beyond Cancer has joined forces with the Des Moines Social Club to host the "Nepal 2015" concert to benefit the citizens of Nepal affected by the devastating earthquake over the weekend. 

We are pleased to announce three Iowa bands will be performing during the benefit concert at the Des Moines Social Club next Tuesday, May 5th with doors opening at 5:00. Each of the bands, Foxholes, MAIDS, and Chris Fairbank, have agreed to waive their fee so 100% of the ticket proceeds will go to the nonprofit AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization with a team on the ground in Nepal administering shipments of medial aid and relief supplies for survivors of the earthquake.

"Above + Beyond Cancer was founded four years ago after taking cancer survivors and caregivers on a live-changing journey to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal," said Brad Anderson, Executive Director of Above + Beyond Cancer.  "The people of Nepal have given us so much over the past four years, we feel it is now our duty to give back and lend a helping hand to the citizens of this beautiful country.  Not surprisingly, Iowans have stepped up to the plate in a big way and are ready to help. This benefit concert came together quickly thanks to the generosity of the bands, the Des Moines Social Club and all the Iowans who have reached out over the past couple days wanting to help the people of Nepal.  It's going to be a fun event for a critically important cause." 

According to 2013 census numbers, there are 560 Iowa residents who were born in Nepal.

"I've been close to the great team at Above + Beyond Cancer for years now, and I appreciate all they are doing to help my friends and family in Nepal," said Iowa Nepalese Association board member Bikal Adhikari.  "We've lost a lot of people and history due to the earthquake and its aftershocks, and the situation remains very unstable.  I will continue to monitor the situation closely and look forward to the benefit concert next week to raise awareness and funds for the people of Nepal."  

TUESDAY, MAY 5TH

WHAT: "Nepal 2015" benefit concert featuring Foxholes, MAIDS and Chris Fairbank.  100% of the ticket proceeds will go to AmeriCares.  General Admission tickets are $20.15, and VIP Tickets are $201.50.  Tickets can be purchased at www.AboveAndBeyondCancer.org.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 5th.  Doors open at 5:00 PM.  Event 5:00 - 7:30pm.

WHERE: Des Moines Social Club - 900 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa

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