February 2014 Section B - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce

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Dining out, gifts make Valentines Day special
Valentine’s Day is almost here. Local restaurants and 201 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
businesses have all needs covered, including cuisine 626-281-3488 • www.dineronmainrestaurant.net
with a romantic flair and gift ideas that will send a
Treat a sweetheart to The Grids sweet waffle. For
loved one’s heart aflutter. Yes, it’s
Valentine’s Day, buy two meal deals at The Grids and
Let the local restaurants take care of preparing the
get one sweet waffle free.
Valentine’s Day meal, or purchase a Valentine’s Day
true – 1468 E. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra 91801
gift with free wrapping included from businesses on
626-289-4000 • www.the-grids.com
Main Street.
Nothing says “I love you” like a Behemoth Burger
Here is a list of restaurants with friendly staff ready
in a loved one’s face. This year, celebrate Valentine’s
to make this Valentine’s Day extra special:
Day with beers and burgers at Grill ‘Em All, open
28 West has it all for Valentine’s Day: dinner, a
from 11 a.m. to 11p.m.
romantic spot with music, and a cool bar. Choose seat-
19 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
ing with dinner in the dining room, sit in the lounge
626-284-2874 • www.grillemalltruck.com
and sip on champagne, or hang out at the 28 West
bar and pull one of 28 West’s 20 handles. 28 West has Hot Red Bus invites valentines to treat their birds
means you
all the favorite craft beers and popular signature cock- to a fish & chips supper. Hot Red Bus is offering two,
tails. For reservations, phone [phone]. one-piece fish & chips dinners with a side salad, two
remembered
The Valentine’s Day menu will include cocktails, regular fountain drinks, and dessert. Cheers, loves.
wine, and champagne specials along with a specialty 31 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
appetizer menu for sharing. Guests also are invited to menu for only $55 per couple. Reservation requests 626-576-2877 • www.hotredbus.com
sample $6 specialty martinis on Feb. 14. can be made by phone. Kosuke is open for Valentine’s Day. Business hours
28 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 7 S. 2nd St. • Alhambra 91801 are Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30
626-281-1777 • www.facebook.com/twentyeight.west 626-570-8262 • www.caffeitaliano-la.coma p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
It’s back — heart shaped, deep fried cloud cakes Diner on Main invites valentines to smile while 618 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
only at Alondra Hot Wings and only on Valentine’s enjoying made-from-scratch entrees and appetizers, 626-289-8030
Day. Get some for those special someones and show including crispy calamari, steak and crispy shrimp Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine is open to celebrate
them how much they are loved … fugetaboutit! combo, and grilled orange roughy. Valentine’s Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to
515 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 Diner on Main will feature its Love Potion Martini 9 p.m.
626-576-7119 • www.alondrahotwings.com and A French Kiss Champagne. The Diner on Main’s 621 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
626-289-2684 • www.lovinghut.com
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Caffe Italiano Res- famous entrees and desserts are always a class above
taurant to confirm one’s love with a delicious dinner for dining pleasure and a special evening. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12B
Atherton
Baptist Homes
celebrates
centennial
BY DENNIS MCFADDEN, CEO
ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES
During 2014, Atherton will celebrate its
100th year. With a variety of events open
to residents, staff, and the Alhambra com-
munity, the much storied provider of se-
nior services in Alhambra not only looks
backward to its sentinel milestones, but Atherton’s first building in Alhambra was Atherton Court.
forward to the challenges and opportuni-
ties drawing it forward to its future in the decades to come.
One hundred years have witnessed amazing changes in Alhambra. From a
fledgling community incorporated for little more than a decade to the vigor-
ous, multicultural center of San Gabriel Valley, the city has survived booms
and depressions, explosive growth in Southern California, the effect of world
wars and regional conflicts, mind-numbing feats of technological magic, and
our own taste of globalization. But 100 years is also the length of time Atherton
has been in existence, most of it here in Alhambra.
The beginning of a year filled with centennial celebrations commences,
appropriately enough, with a special birthday celebration on Feb. 4 honoring
Atherton’s five living centenarians: those who were born in 1914, the year the
community began.
On March 3, 1914, Hannah Atherton Baldwin met with the executive
committee of the Southern California Baptist Convention to propose build-
ing a home for aged Baptist ministers and missionaries. She was with her
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2B Early residents of Alhambra’s Atherton Court.
PAGE 2B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 2/2014
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Seniors / Retirees News
Activities, Projects, Features
Atherton’s original campus in Alhambra.
Atherton Baptist Homes
celebrates its centennial
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B tial funds for the maintenance Alhambra in 1923. During the
architect, who already had drawn and endowment of the facility. next decades, Atherton grew to
the plans, and they had even se- Atherton’s future did not lie its present size of nearly 15 acres
lected a site on a 5-acre tract just in Burbank, however, but rather and more than 75 buildings, in-
north of Burbank High School in Alhambra.This month marks cluding the recent addition of
in Burbank. She also had a check the historical purchase of a five- the stunning Courtyard complex
for $40,000, which would build room building and 1.5 acres of of 50 luxurious apartments.
the building and provide the ini- land off Atlantic Boulevard in During these years, the com-
munity added not only addi-
tional plots of land and new
buildings designed to fulfill its
mission, but also an expansion
of its mission to include all
people, especially those living in
the San Gabriel Valley. From a
handful of retired missionaries,
Atherton has grown to more
than 360 seniors, reflecting a
dazzling array of backgrounds,
ethnicities, and life experiences.
With great gratitude to the
city of Alhambra and the remark-
able record of support we have Hannah Atherton Baldwin, Atherton’s original benefactor. As a young
received from the larger commu- girl, she overheard missionaries telling her parents of their concerns for
nity, we hope that our fellow citi- what they would do after concluding their active years on the foreign
zens will join us in banquets,
field. She vowed that if she ever had any money, she would help create
parties, and community celebra-
a place where retired ministers and missionaries could live in safety
tions throughout the year as we
and security. With her $40,000 initial gift in 1914, Atherton was
celebrate our first 100 years.
created. Today it is a diverse community of more than 360 people,
We look forward to the excit-
ing prospects in the decades to reflecting a variety of ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and life expe-
come. riences.
Atherton resident reaches 110 years old
On Jan. 17, Atherton Baptist Homes
hosted a birthday party for its oldest resi-
“When we needed help,
dent, Lorraine Coops. Mrs. Coops was
born in Pawnee, Nebraska, on Jan. 18,
we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel”
1904, and moved to Pasadena in her
childhood. She met her husband, Morton
QQuuaalliittyy • Assisted Living Coops, at a Policemen’s Ball, and the two
married.
• Memory Care Mr. Morton died as a result of a flu
epidemic in the 1940s, and Mrs. Coops
• Respite Care
raised her two children on her own. She
moved to an Atherton cottage when she
was 90 years old and lived independently
AT SAN GABRIEL
until a fall, when she was 104, caused her
to move into the Health Care Center.
One of Mrs. Coops’ goals was to live as
long as her mother. Her mother died at
107.
At 110, Mrs. Coops is now becoming
a member of a very select group of hu-
man beings worldwide called
“supercentenarians.” According to the
For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone Gerontology Research Group, there are
[phone] only 62 registered supercentenarians in Atherton Baptist Homes hosted a birthday
the world, though they estimate the ac- party on Jan. 17 for Atherton resident
901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4B Lorraine Coops, who is 110 years old.
2/2014 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 3B
PAGE 4B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 2/2014
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Joslyn Center
St. Valentine’s Day will be celebrated Co-sponsored by Alhambra Hospital.
at the Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 Balance and Falls seminar at 10 a.m.
N. Chapel Ave., in Story Park, with a lun- Tuesday, Feb. 11. Presented by Right At
cheon celebration at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. Home.
14. Proper Cane Use seminar at 10 a.m.
The center offers a monthly variety of Tuesday, Feb. 18. Presented by Gayle
classes, informational seminars, health McKinney, senior advocate.
screenings, Senior Nutrition Program, and AARP Driver Safety Program – Re-
loads of other programs of interest to se- fresher Course from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30
niors. p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Fee: $15 for
Some of the programs for February are: AARP members, $20 for non-members.
Registration day for March Senior This four-hour refresher course, which is
Outings on Tuesday, Feb. 4. See the Se- accepted by AAA Insurance and Hartford
nior Outings article for details of March Insurance for discount rates, is open only
outings to Palm Springs and Universal to those who have taken the two-day
City Walk. course (proof required). Register as soon
Family Dynamics and Caregiving as possible. Class may be cancelled due to
St. Valentine’s Day
seminar at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. Pre- low registration. Phone [phone] for
sented by USC Family Caregiver Resource information.
Luncheon Celebration
Center. Understanding and Reviewing Your
Happy Birthday Luncheon Celebra- Trusts seminar at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
tion at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. All 20. A part of the Managing Elder Care, 11 a.m. Friday, Feb.14.
January birthday celebrants in attendance Trusts and Medi-Cal series of seminars
Join the festivities celebrating love.
will be honored and receive a token gift. presented by Elder Law Attorney Carlos
Co-sponsored by Care 1st Health Plan. A. Arcos. Co-sponsored by
Blood pressure screening at 10 a.m. Special luncheon celebrations are a part Southland Transit Inc.
Monday, Feb. 10 and Monday, Feb. 24.
Atherton resident reaches 110 years old
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2B residents of the San Gabriel Valley for 90
tual number is between 300 to 450 people. years. This year is the 100th anniversary
There are no registered supercentenarians of Atherton. As part of its centennial cel-
of the weekday Senior Nutrition Program, Informational seminars are free, unless
in California. ebration, Atherton will host a birthday
which require reservations one day in ad- otherwise indicated, but space is limited.
Atherton Baptist Homes is a Continu- party for the other six residents who have
ing Care Retirement Community, which also reached or will reach the century mark vance. Phone [phone] weekdays at Please phone [phone] to reserve a
has provided senior living options to the in 2014. 9:30 a.m. space.
2/2014 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 5B
Joslyn Adult Center Outings
Senior Outings participants will be
warming up in Palm Springs in March
While the Midwest and East Coast experience their seasonal freezing temps,
Southern Californians see a warming trend on the horizon: the Senior Out-
ings program visit on March 13 to Palm Springs.
Seniors can register for the Palm Springs outing at the Joslyn Adult Recre-
ation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave., on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Complete registration
instructions are included in the winter/spring 2014 Leisure Classes, Activities
& Excursions Guide, available at www.cityofalhambra.org.
Also open for sign-ups on Feb. 4 is the March 28 Senior Outing to Univer-
sal City Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee is $12. With more than 30
stores, more than 30 great places to eat (lunch not included), and a 190-
screen movie theatre featuring an eight-story-high IMAX theatre, visitors will
have little trouble filling their day with enjoyable experiences.
The March 13 Palm Springs outing from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (fee is
$12) offers a plethora of boutiques and museums, a spa and casino, sporting
opportunities, and a choice of restaurants and cafes.
Seniors registered for the February outings last month, but on the off-
chance that seats are still available for the Queen Mary, from 9:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, (fee $25) or the Getty Villa, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21, (fee $12), a phone call to 626-570-5056 will give the latest
information.
Make plans for additional spring Senior Outings by registering on the following
dates:
March 4 for Ojai from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 9 (fee $12) and for
Gardens of the World and The Lakes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 25 (fee:
$12).
April 1 for Downtown Ventura from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 15
(fee: $12) and for the Hammer Museum and the UCLA campus from 9:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 22 (fee: $12).
May 6 for Santa Monica on Farmers Market day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
June 11 (fee: $12) and Long Beach harbor cruise from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
June 27 (fee: $20).
For more information, phone [phone] during weekday business hours.
PAGE 6B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 2/2014
Health & Medical News|
Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities
Don’t use power tooth brush like lawn mower: it can cause receding gums
Heavy brushing with any adding a circular or roll motion, and not adding any
Smile Talk
pressure. With these brushes, if extra motion is added,
power tooth brush is like using
gum recession will be caused.
a lawn mower on your gums Heavy brushing with any power tooth brush is like
using a lawn mower on your gums.
BY JOHN CHAO, D.D.S.
Gum recession can lead to sensitivity of the tooth,
Gum recession, also known as “being long in the exposed margins (areas around a crown which can lead
tooth” is the exposure of the root around the tooth. to a cavity), discoloration, as well as bone loss around
This can be caused by many different factors and can each tooth. If too much recession occurs, the tooth
lead to additional problems if not taken care of. may become loose.
It can be caused by over brushing, clenching or A variety of treatment options are available for gum
grinding, orthodontics, smoking, periodontitis (gum recession. Some of these treatments include fillings,
disease), as well as malocclusion (uneven bite). Along surgical grafting, or the newest technique for gingival
with gum disease, the most common cause of reces- recession: Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST).
sion is over brushing, or pushing too hard while brush-
Pinhole Surgical Technique is a painless procedure
ing with an incorrect motion or with a tooth brush
invented by John Chao, DDS., which involves placing
that doesn’t have soft bristles.
a pinhole in the gums and then special instruments are
It is very important when buying a toothbrush to inserted into the gums in order to slide the gum back
either buy an extra soft or soft bristled toothbrush. Elec- down over the recession on the tooth.
tric tooth brushes are very beneficial as well.
A collagen membrane is then placed through the
Any toothbrush that is harder than a soft toothbrush pinhole and inserted over the gum line to help hold
has bristles that are not soft enough for the gums and the gums in their correct position. This technique is
will break them down, causing recession. It is also im- quick, easy, and noninvasive. It can only be done by
portant to eliminate gum disease before treating re- dentists specifically trained by Dr. Chao.
ceding gums. Over brushing doesn’t prevent gum dis-
Recession can be treated in a variety of ways. It is
ease.
For more information, contact Dr. John Chao very important to get it treated so that no additional
The motion used while brushing is essential in mak- at 626-308-9104. Visit Dr. Chao’s Web site at bone loss results. It is also crucial to correct the reason
ing sure the gums don’t recede. It is very important to chickenswelcome.com which caused the recession.
use either a roll technique (roll the soft bristled tooth
If it was the brushing, then proper brushing needs
brush from the gum area to the biting surface of the If using an electric toothbrush, it is very important
to be learned so as to not continue the recession. If it is
tooth) very gently, or to use a circular motion (moving to not add extra motion while brushing.
the result of other causes, they need to be addressed as
the toothbrush in small circles over the tooth and To use it, gently hold the brush along the tooth and
well so that treatment can be successful.
gums). move it from one side of the mouth to the other, not
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• Are your teeth sensitive to hot or cold?
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New no-cut, no gum grafting technique is:
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2/2014 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 7B
Vision problems sometimes misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD
BY KAREN CHAO, O.D. ganizing tasks and activities. An easy way for parents to tell if their
When children continue to struggle Karen H. Chao, O.D. According to the Diagnostic and Sta- child may have a vision problem con-
with reading and learning, it is very frus- tistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the tributing to their attention difficulties
trating for parents and teachers. The standard used to diagnose ADD/ is to consider how long their child pays
search to figure out what is wrong can ADHD, the symptoms of ADD/ADHD attention when read to. If a school-aged
be exhausting. must be present in two or more settings, child has no problem with paying atten-
It has become almost an assumption such as school and home. But if a child tion when the story is read to him, but
that if a child is having trouble paying is having difficulty paying attention be- has difficulty attending when the infor-
attention that it must be ADD. Yet, cause he can’t make the words clear or mation is presented visually, then it is
most people don’t realize that eye coor- keep them from moving, the setting likely that this child may be missing one
dination and eye movement disorders won’t matter. He will have attention or more of the visual skills required for
have very similar symptoms that can problems wherever he is trying to read. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9B
make it easy to mistake it for ADD.
Sometimes vision problems can be
misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD. Other
times, vision problems can worsen the
symptoms of ADD/ADHD by contrib-
uting to difficulty with reading and pay-
ing attention. Understanding this is cru-
cial for a correct diagnosis and more im-
portantly, for a correct treatment plan.
If you are like most people, you as-
sume that if someone can see the letters
on the eye chart or has passed a vision Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been an
screening, then their vision is fine. Many Optometrist in private practice for more
think that “20/20” means your vision is than 17 years. In addition to general op-
perfect. This is a very common miscon- tometric care, her services include Vision
ception that can cause years of strug- Therapy, Neuro-Optometric Evaluation
gling. There are actually 17 visual skills for Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Re-
that are necessary for academic success. fractive Therapy, and Low Vision Services.
Seeing the letters on the eye chart from
She can be reached at 121 S. Del Mar
a distance of 20 feet is only one of these
Ave., Ste. A, San Gabriel 91776. Phone
visual skills. When one or more are miss-
Dr. Chao at 626-287-0401 or visit
ing, paying attention in the classroom
www.TotalVisionDC.com for more information.
or while reading becomes difficult.
You may be interested to know that
lated vision problem include difficulty
symptoms of ADD/ADHD can be quite
paying attention to details, being easily
similar to those of vision problems that
distracted, having difficulty finishing
interfere with reading and learning.
schoolwork, fidgeting and squirming
Some of the symptoms of a learning-re-
when seated, and having difficulty or-
PAGE 8B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 2/2014
Technology today is changing our everyday lives – and dentistry
Is it possible to have a porcelain from a small block of ceramic. Finally
crown made in one dental visit? the dentist bonds the new restoration to
Yes, there is a digital technology that the tooth. All is done in less than two
Ask
allows dentists to quickly restore dam- hours.
aged teeth in just one office visit using What are the advantages?
ceramic material that matches the natu- The computer software essentially
ral color of the other teeth. eliminates the possibility of human er- Dr. Dara,
How does the new technology work? ror. That makes the fit of the crown more
The process starts with the dentist us- precise and improves the longevity.
ing a special camera that captures three- • Single visit. DDS
dimensional images of the tooth and ad- • No impressions.
jacent teeth. Then special software is • No temporaries.
used to create a design for the crown. A • Metal-free, biocompatible ceramic
mouse click sends the design to the mill- material.
ing machine, which sculpts the tooth
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Dr. Dara Gashparova, D.D.S. is located at 1933 W Valley Blvd. Readers with dental
questions or concerns should contact her at 626-289-6131, or e-mail [email protected].
CEREC technology:
wand scans teeth
and computer
designs porcelain
restorations.
Tooth crown
2/2014 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 9B
Dr. Dara, DDS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8B
What are the disadvantages? • Complete crowns.
Expensive technology: The system • Partialcrowns, porcelain fillings—
has been around more than 25 years and which preserve healthy tooth structures.
is still available only in 10% to 15% of • Porcelain veneers.
U.S. dentists’ offices. What does it cost?
There are some “aesthetic limita- Depending on the dentist and loca-
tions,” making it a less used option for tion, a traditional metal covered with
front teeth. In some cases, front teeth porcelain crown can cost $700 to
aren’t a single color, but yellowish at the $1,200. Most of the dentists don’t charge
gum line with gradually changing color more for a one-visit crown than a tradi-
until they become nearly translucent at tional crown.
the edge. In these cases the artistic touch Technology today is changing our ev-
of a lab technician can make all the dif- eryday lives. Visits to the dentist these
ference. days are requiring less time, causing less
What kinds of restorations can it discomfort and creating more satisfying
perform? results.
Karen H. Chao, O.D.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7B nurse or the pediatrician.
reading and learning. Keep in mind that a vision screening
When you have a child who has dif- is just that: a screening. Most vision
ficulty concentrating in school or at screenings test for less than half of the
home, especially when it comes to read- 17 visual skills required for reading and
ing or writing assignments, it is vital that learning. However, many parents think
you rule out the possibility that a vision that their child had a full eye exam at
problem may be contributing to your school or the pediatrician’s office when
child’s difficulties, before you assume in fact they just had a screening.
that it’s ADD/ADHD. A full eye exam is necessary to deter-
Parents often brag when their child mine if vision problems are contribut-
can see 20/20. But what parents don’t ing to attention difficulties.
realize is that while a child can see clearly Not all eye doctors test for vision
far away, that does not automatically problems that interfere with reading,
mean that their child can see clearly at learning, and paying attention. To find
the distance required for reading. a doctor near you who provides this type
For instance, a child who is farsighted, of testing, visit the Web site for the Col-
meaning that they can see the classroom lege of Optometrists in Vision Devel-
chalkboard clearly but have difficulty opment: www.covd.org.
seeing at reading distance, will usually For more information, you can also
pass the vision screening by the school visit www.SGFamilyOptometry.com.
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Sunlight may lower blood pressure
For Your Good Health
SOURCE: NBC NEWS
Here’s why sunbathing feels so good: It may lower your blood
pressure, British researchers reported Friday. Just 20 minutes of Coping abilities:
ultraviolet A (UVA) sunlight lowered blood pressure by a small
but significant amount in 24 volunteers, they report in the Journal
of Investigative Dermatology. Further checks suggest the sun does
The autonomic nervous system
this by increasing levels of nitric oxide, a chemical linked to blood
flow.
The effects are so strong they may help explain why people who
BY SHEILA YONEMOTO, P.T. have adequate blood pressure so
live in the darker north, like the Scots, have higher rates of death
Some people go through life we don’t collapse from lack of
from heart disease, Richard Weller of the University of Edinburgh
with composure while raising blood to the brain when getting
and Martin Feelisch of the University of Southampton say.
small children, handling a out of bed in the morning. The
In other words, a little sunshine really may warm your heart.
stressful job, and being a ANS regulates the amount of
caregiver for an elderly parent. light entering the eyes with
Others get extremely upset be- pupil dilation so we are not
cause a traffic light doesn’t blinded at night by an oncom-
Fremont Optometry Center
change fast enough. Emotional ing car’s headlights.
stress taxes our systems leading When we have trouble with
to cardiovascular disease, can- these functions, we know the
cer, digestive problems, and ANS is not working well. The
skin disorders. ANS coordinates heart, diges-
But physical components tive, gland, lung, and sensory
may also contribute to a less- systems. Structural factors can
ening of coping abilities. The also influence its ability to
Sheila Yonemoto, P.T.,
voluntary nervous system is re- maintain balance in the body.
has been a physical therapist
sponsible for muscle control When we need additional
and conscious movements support, acupuncture, medi- for more than 30 years, special-
while the autonomic nervous cine, nutritional supplements, izing in integrative manual
system (ANS) controls the herbs, and qigong can help. therapy, using a holistic ap-
functions we don’t have to Manual therapy techniques proach. She can be reached at
think about. help alleviate structural prob- Yonemoto Physical Therapy,
The ANS maintains an in- lems. 55 S. Raymond Ave, Suite
ternal balance in the body. If You can do your part by eat- 100, Alhambra 91801. Sheila
you go from an air-conditioned ing well, getting enough exer- also offers a “Chinese Energy”
office into the hot sun, the ANS cise and sleep, and eliminating
exercise class. Phone 626-576-
Se Habla Español regulates sweating to prevent stress, poisons, negative influ-
0591 for more information, or
body temperature from getting ences, and overload. Getting
visit www.yonemoto.com
too high and cooking the in- the autonomic nervous system
2447 W. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra, CA 91803 • [phone] ternal organs. in shape helps us to cope bet-
The ANS makes sure we ter with life.