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JERSEY UFE ONUNi INSIDE HEALTH CALENDAR 2 COMICS 4 ADVICE 5 COMING WEDNESDAY: SHOTS OF SWEETNESS ENTERTAIN.TOJL 6 ASBURY PARKPRESS I AUG. 5, 2 0 0 8 people's Losing flab around your midsection important I (f ,4,4. I jrnl. Beth Dobrozsi worked with physical therapist John Arbeeney in a rehabilitation running again after abstaining for six months. She plans to run in the New York injuries flare up.

(staff photos: tanya breeni program for two months and started City Marathon in November, if no new x. 5 i i. J' 'V-4'. fiy7oe Graedon Teresa Graedon Quinine a dilemma for those with leg cramps Q. am devastated that quinine is no longer available.

I' have taken it safely for decades to reduce leg cramping, especially at night. Since I ran out and cannot get more, I have a terrible time sleeping. I spend most of the night pacing the floor to work out the cramps. Why would the Food and Drug Administration ban quinine when it is the only thing that works? A. Many people do well with quinine, but for some it is extremely dangerous.

One reader wrote: "I took quinine for nighttime leg cramps. I was working for a physician who said quinine might help and wrote me a prescription. "I took one pill, and within a couple of hours, I was deathly ill, not knowing what was going on. My doctor sent me immediately for blood work. My liver-function results were worse than my husband's when he died from liver cancer.

It took more than two weeks to get my body back on track. I would not recommend quinine to anyone." The FDA reasoned that since leg cramps are not life threatening but some reactions to quinine are, the benefitrisk balance did not favor the drug. There are, unfortunately, no other approved medications for leg cramps. People with nighttime leg cramps may benefit from home remedies. Tonic water, which contains some quinine, is one option.

Others include yellow mustard, low-sodium V8 juice or soap under the bottom sheet. More details on these and many other remedies are available in our Guide to Leg Pain. Anyone who would like a copy, please send $2 in check or money order with a long (No. 10), stamped (59 cents), self-addressed envelope to: Graedons' People's Pharmacy, No. RLS-5, P.O.

Box 52027, Durham, NC 27717-2027. It also can be downloaded for $2 from our Web site: www.peoplespharma cy.com. See Pharmacy, Page D2 By DARLA CARTER GANNETT NEWS SERVICE Potbelly. Spare tire. Beer gut.

Muffin top. They're all signs of abdominal or central obesity, too much fat tissue in and around the abdomen. If you've been turning a blind eye to yours or just hanging a longer shirt over it it's time to do something about your puffy paunch, experts say. 'i A LIZ "We need to pay more attention to the central fat," said Dr. Daniel Eitzman, a cardiologist and associate professor at the University of Michigan.

"We should be more aggressive about trying to lose that fat." For some time, it's been known that too much heft in the midsection increases the risk of certain health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Earlier this year, dementia was tentatively added to the list. And researchers from Harvard and the National Institutes of Health reported this spring that white women who carry excess fat around their waists are at greater risk of dying early from cancer or heart disease than women with smaller waistlines. "We know that obesity is a risk factor for a variety of ailments, including cardiovascular disease, and recent clinical studies have shown that the risk attributed to obesity is primarily due to central obesity," Eitzman said. "You could be actually normal weight and -have a large waist circumference or an elevated waist-to-hip ratio and still be at risk," he said.

So "you should do your best to try to lose that belly fat." And many people could stand to lose it. "About 45 percent of people over 50 have big waistlines, and if you see guys that are over 50, very often they're struggling to keep their belts in what they consider their waist (area)," said Dr. James W. Anderson, an emeritus professor of medicine and clinical nutrition at the University of Kentucky. See Flab, Page D2 FORWARD 1 I i Lou Plantar fasciitis occurs when the weight put on the foot becomes so great that tension increases in the plantar fascia the thick, connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot.

Plantar fasciitis, a condition in which connective tissue can pull away from the heel bone, can be more frequent in the summer because seasonal footwear often does not provide the proper support. By MICHAEL AMSEL STAFF WRITER Beth Dobrozsi readily admits she is a running addict. Nearly every morning, she gathers with a group of eight friends and they jog a few miles in the Spring Lake area, striving to stay physically fit and find some time to "work out everyone's problems." In January 2007, after returning home from running in a marathon at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Dobrozsi felt something pop in her left foot, causing sharp pain when she put pressure on it. "I found out from the doctor that my fascia had actually broken off from my heel," said Dobrozsi, 48. "He told me I would have to get a cast over it and couldn't run for six months.

I said, 'Six months? I have been running for 20 years. I have to Dobrozsi had a severe case of plantar fasciitis, a foot condition that affects millions of people each year. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the weight put on the foot becomes so great that tension increases in the plantar fascia the thick, connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot, basically connecting the heel bone to the base of the toes. See Foot, Page D2 Visit our Web site, www.app.com and click Jersey Shore University WHAT CAUSES PLANTAR FASCIITIS Repetitive pressure on the feet, such as from jobs or activities that require prolonged walking or standing on hard or irregular surfaces. Running and exercise can also lead to wear and tear on the plantar fascia.

Aggravating factors, such as being overweight or having poorly cushioned shoes. Natural process of aging, which may cause tissue in the heels to weaken over time andor promote wear and tear. In rare cases, a single, traumatic injury to the foot, such as from a motor vehicle accident, can cause the onset of plantar fasciitis. SOURCE: Jersey Shore University Medical Center John Arbeeny, a physical therapist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, said he sees a "bump up" each summer in plantar fasciitis cases because people tend to wear shoes that do not provide proper support. on this story in Living for a link to: Medical Center.

wmmmwmmsmmism Keeping you active one step at a time. Whether it's 18 holes, a walk with friends, or simply participating in your everyday activities, Jersey Shore University Medical Center strives to keep you active and independent. Here, orthopedic specialists collaborate to provide advanced treatment options for arthritis, spine problems, joint replacement, and complex injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Complex spine surgery Outpatient physical rehabilitation for faster recovery The region's only Trauma Center to treat the most complex injuries Minimally-invasive joint replacement for hips and knees i -3 i lerseyShore Medical, surgical, and therapy options for osteoarthritis For more information and to find an orthopedic surgeon, call 800.560.9990 or visit JerseyShoreUniversityMedicalCenter.com university ivieaicai ruer Vtmt Of THE MCMXAN HMUH (AMY.

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