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3B LIFE/tS^e Cl^arlotte $o£t Thursday, June 29, 2006 Charlotte: Carolinas swing scene Continued from page2B who swing have a hard time finding other blacks that do it as well- On The Swingers Board, a website where people post anonymously about the lifestyle, a few blacks expressed feelii^ like “the flavor of the month ” A user with the screen name “Sweetdevil” said, “As a Black professional couple, we too have felt and dealt with being the flavor of the month, being a fantasy for' all the wrong reasons, and not see ing many black couples at dances. Also, we have to deal with people tilling us that they are not prejudiced, but they do not swing with Black people. Give me a break! If you do not swir^ with a Black couple, then why say it, when we were not interested any- way?’ On Blackswingersdub.com, which calls itself a dating website for modem people, Ihere are at least 462 profiles of people fi'om North Carolina. The site also lists a calendar where swingers can find different parties in their areas. Most of the sections on the site require viewers to be members. Sexuality isn’t a topic always discussed in the black community and when it is discussed, it’s often fix)m a historical and biblical stand point. “Can the sexuahty of Afiican-Americans be proper ly conveyed without relating the ramifications of the rage that contemporary blacks have inherited from their ancestors? Is this rage played out in the communi ties sexuality? Tbday there is a move in the black church. Its genesis is with blacks who regard themselves scholars or intellects. Their goal is,to rid the church of aU the tradi tional biblical views of senial- ity They deduced that the Bible is an unfit source of information regarding the sexuality of hxunan beings. They want blacks to throw away their doaks of igno rance, but to do this, blacks must agree with them relat ing to the futility of Scripture in matters of sexuality AU blacks must become skeptics and doubters. InteUects pro claim fiom their lofty places that there is no sexual sin,” writes Vanderbilt University researcher Endora L. Harris. Like it or not, swinging is a part of black cultiue. “It’s a lot of swir^Lr^ in the black community,” said Ferguson. Type 2 diabetes can be controlled Continued from page 1B disease, renal Ckidney) insuffi- dency, and visual problems. The focus of this first visit should be controlling symp toms, if present, and educa tion about diabetes. All patients should be offered nutrition, exercise, and weight loss advice. Patients should also be given advice, if 'necessary, about quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption. Since there is so much education that needs to take place, it is extremely helpful to go to diabetes edu cation dasses where there are nutritionists and certified dia betes educators (CDEs) who can help you better under stand diabetes, as well as how to take your medicines, eat properly, test your blood sugar, and exercise. Long-term management After the initial visit, Se quent visits or contact may be needed at first, but then at least four visits per year (about once every 3 months) are recommended. At each visit the phj^ician and patient should review progress on glycemic control. The HbAlc should be checked 2-4 times per year. To prevent complications such as heart disease and stroke, it is particularly important to control blood pressure if you have diabetes. It should be checked at eadi visit, and the blood pressure goal is less than 130/80 mmHg. You should have your cholesterol tested once a year, perhaps mco^ if you are on a cholesterol-lowering drug. The goal for the LDL- Cholesterol level (bad choles terol) is below lOOn^dL if you have diabetes (and even lower, 70 mg/dL, if you have heart disease). At each visit it is recom mended that the patient is weighed. The doctor should also check their legs and feet for diabetes-related compiLca- tions, including peripheral neuropathy (loss of sensatiori) and peripheral vascular dis ease (poor blood flow). Your doctor should also refer you to an.ophthalmologist (eye doc tor) for a complete, dilated eye examination. Seeing yom healthcare providers regularly, making recommended lifestyle changes, and following the medical regimen that has been prescribed can help you control diabetes and avoid the many complications of this disease. In our next diabetes column we will discuss the types of medications used to treat this disease. Remember: Knowledge is power, but it is what you do with it that rhakes all the dif ference. Contribution by Alain Bertoni, MD, MPH, and Melida Whitt-Glover, Ph.D. For more infonnalion about the Maya Angelou Research Center Talking can pay health dividends By Lorinda M. Bullock NAF/ONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOC/AT/ON DETROIT - Talk may be cheap, but it can produce a wealth of health improve ments if mothers do more ofit with their daughters, accord ing to a prominent medical researcher. “If the mother-daughter communication is open and fi^-flowing, theft the woman wiU feel comfortaHe speaking with her physidan about these same types of intimate issues which will allow in turn the physidan to give that woman more compre hensive care,” said Lari Warren-Jeanpiere, a research assodate for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosdences at the Wayne State University School of Medidne. She made that observation during a health disparity panel discussion here at the National Newspaper Publishers Assodation’s 66th annual national convention. Jeanpiere studied 17 black mother/davighter pairs and found that many of them have delayed medical treat ment because of poor ejqjeri- ences with doctors who have had lumped them into Ihe group she calls the “Jezebel, fi^ak, welfare queen and the babies mamma.” The researcher also said the respondents often felt uncom fortable when their doctors asked about their marital status when seeking gyneco logical treatment. “They automatically think we’re sleeping around with any and everybody,” Jeanpiere said, quoting one of her patients. But Jeanpiere urged black women to be assertive and let their doctors know they feel imcomfortable. “Marital status and sexual behavior shouldn’t be a fac tor,” Jeanpiere said. While most of her partid- pants came fiom the Black middle dass, Jeanpiere said, she believes stereotyping by physidans knows no class boundaries. In Jeanpiere’s I'ecent study participants ranged from ages 20-82. The researcher said one of the most startling findings was that older and younger generations of Black women share the same expe riences of being stereotyped while getting medical treat ment and in some cases have been automatically diag- Summer cheese, recipe ease By Cheris F. Hodges cherfs.hodges@fhecharlotfeposf.com Cheese has many uses and this summer Cabot Cheese has some unique redpes for summer entertaining: • Black Bean Cheddar Crisps These jrmnmy hot appetizers are ready to serve in less than 10 minutes. Opt for the cbili powder if you prefe* less heat. Makes 2 dozen 3/4 cup rinsed and drained black beans 1 1/2 teaspoons fi^sh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Salt to taste 1/2 cup fix)zen com kernels, thawed 1 tablespoon chopped fi^sh cilantro 2 dozen onion or garlic brown rice crackers 1 ounce Cabot 50% light Cheddar, finely grated Ground chipotle pepper or mild rbili powder to taste 1. In small bowl, mash together beans, lime juice and cumin into coarse puree with fork. Season with salt. In another small bowl, stir together com and cilantro 2. Spread each cracker with 1 teaspoon bean mixture and top with 1/2 teaspoon com mix ture. Set on a microwave-safe plate and top on Minority Health, visit www.wfubmc .edu/minorityhealth. Or, for health infonnalion call (336) 713-7578. Give advertising with The Post a try 704 376 0496 Charlotte nosed for sexually transmit ted diseases when they only had urinary tract infections “Over 40 years, there was ' no difference in the way women were treated stereo type-wise,” Jeanpiere stated. She said helping women helps the blade community “If we’re able to elevate Afiican American women to utilize these services, then that would serve to improve the health of the Afiican- American community” she explained Tbny Means, president of Rx Fulfillment, a'supplier of medical and pharmaceutical services,’ outlined a program to offer medical assistance in neighborhoods where people live. “Our clinics are doing what we can to make it afibrdable. We are locating these clinics in Wal-Marts that are in urban areas,” he said. Wal-Mart plans to open small, affordable medical dimes in its superstores ov^ the next year, Means said. “In working with Wal- Mart, they’ve realized that their audience, in many cases, look like us and the access to healthcare is very important to them,” he said. Carolinas Eye Center An expert on clear images and sharp focus chose CEC for 20/20 without glasses ‘I have been a photographer for 48 years and have worn eye glasses during this entire period. Great vision is the vehicle which gives me the ability to deliver creative images. After searching and talking with several eye care professionals, 1 chose Carolinas Eye Center. They made me feel very comfortable on my initial %, visit. The surgery was performed very expertly, and was enhanced by the'warmth of their supportive staff. I had very little discomfort, which allowed me to return to work the very next day. My follow-up visits were punctual and professional. Today I awake with 20/20vision, thanks to Dr. Wesley Clement and his staff. “Edison Searles, Owner/Manager, Edison’s Photographies, Charlotte, NC • Over 18,000 successful procedures done. • One of the most experienced LASIK teams available. ' A highly experienced LASIK surgeon who lives and works in Charlotte. Carolinas Eye Center Wesley D. Clement, MD 704.510.3100 230 East Charlotte 230 East W.T. Harris Blvd. each with 1 teaspoon of cheese and a sprinkle of chipotle pepper or chili powder. 3. Microwave in batches, just until cheese is melted. • Cheddar Com.Dip Makes about 5 cups 2 (11-oimce) cans Mexican-stjde com, drained 1 cup Cabot Som- Cream 1 cup mayonnaise 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies 3 large fi^sh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt or Cajun season ing, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup grated Cabot Chipotle Cheddar 1. In meditun bowl, combine com, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, cbiliss and peppers; mix together well. Stir in seasoned salt or Cajtm. seasoning and black pepper; taste mixture, adding more if desired. Stir in cheese. 2. Cover with plastic wrap and refiigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve with tor tilla chips. Check out the Cabot web site to find out what’s the best cheese to have with your white and red wines. 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