Health & Fitness
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Corneal Disease Code
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pathology at Wayne State University's
School of Medicine in Detroit, has
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dystrophy (SCCD).
With her collaborators, she has
discovered the abnormal gene that
causes this visually disabling disease.
The lipid processing gene that causes
SCCD, UBIAD1, should give a window
into understanding other diseases
involving abnormal lipid accumula-
tion such as hypercholesterolemia or
atherosclerosis.
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November 8 • 2007
Expert Teaches Yoga
A yoga class has been tailored to par-
ticular individual physical needs so
that people with MS and others can
enjoy this ancient healing art and sci-
ence.
Yoga, an ideal exercise for people
with MS, stretches the whole body and
relaxes the mind and spirit with the
breath.
Yoga Spirit and Wellness and
Franklin Athletic Club brought Karen
O'Donnell Clarke to Michigan to share
her secrets on how yoga can be prac-
ticed by individuals who cannot attend
a traditional yoga class.
She will train yoga instructors in
all day sessions on Dec. 1-2 as well as
offering a complimentary community
education session for people who have
MS and their families.
"Karen uses her creativity to find
ways that yoga poses and tech-
niques work best for each student to
reach optimal health:' said Mindy
Eisenberg of Yoga Spirit and Wellness.
`Adaptive Yoga for Multiple
Sclerosis," a community education
workshop, will be Sunday Dec. 2, 9:30
a.m.-noon, at Franklin Athletic Club,
Southfield.
The session is complimentary and
will include a practice plan for partici-
pants to take home.
Reservation deadline is Nov. 30. Call
Mindy Eisenberg, (248) 417-5985, for
details.
Oral Hygiene's Importance
It is estimated that 36 million
Americans suffer from periodontal
disease, a bacterial infection of the
gums that attacks the tissue that keeps
the teeth attached.
In an average person's mouth, more
than 500 species of bacteria can be
found, some beneficial, others that
under the right conditions can cause
anything from bad breath to peri-
odontitis, a severe form of periodontal
disease.
If not treated, the disease can spread
throughout the entire body and poten-
tially cause heart disease, stroke and
diabetes.
"People should brush twice daily
with a soft-bristled toothbrush as
well as floss regularly and consis-
tently;' says Dr. Earl Bogrow of
Southfield, a dentist with 25 years of
experience.
"These two steps break up plaque
that accumulates on the teeth and
gums. It's also good to use toothpaste
with antiplaque and antibacterial
properties, use a mouthwash designed
to help fight plaque and get regular
dental exams."
Periodontitis is caused by plaque
that develops just below the gum line
in periodontal pockets, where it causes
the attachment of the tooth and its
supporting tissues to break down.
When bacteria expand in these pock-
ets, gingivitis results, causing redness
and inflammation.
Warning signs for periodontal dis-
eases are:
• Pain in the mouth or gums that
bleed when brushing
• Spaces develop between teeth and
receding gums
• Swollen and tender gums
• Persistent bad breath
• Pus between teeth and gums
• Sores in the gums
While research shows that up to
30 percent of the population may
be genetically predisposed to gum
disease, other contributing factors
include:
• Tobacco use, alcohol and soda pop
intake
• Systemic diseases
• Use of certain types of medicine
• Bridges that no longer fit or
crooked teeth
• Fillings that have broken or fallen
out
• Oral cancer
"If someone is showing warning
signs, they should see their fam-
ily dentist as soon as possible;' says
Bogrow, who specializes in restorative
and cosmetic dentistry.
"Mild gum disease can be controlled
by regular teeth cleanings and regular
home care. In some cases, however,
scaling and root planing also may be
needed, as may oral surgery to remove
all the bacteria."
Dr. Bogrow's Web site is:
www.bogrowandassociates.com .