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6A Daily News – Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Vitalityfitness health of "Dr. Oz" on TV. He was saying that milk and yogurt with some fat is better for you than nonfat. I was not able to listen to hear his reasoning on this. Would you care to comment on the idea in one of your columns?" Be happy to. And since I did not see the segment you refer to, these are strictly my comments: Low-fat milk and vitamin K A reader writes: "The other day I caught a brief segment The recommendation to choose milk with some fat may be due to studies that look at the effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) — a naturally occurring trans-fat found in milk, meat and dairy foods. Unlike the harmful trans fats found in foods containing partially hydrogenated oils, CLA may actu- ally be beneficial. Studies have found CLA may have a role in the prevention of heart disease and some types of cancer. Another potentially beneficial substance in dairy fat is "trans-palmitoleic acid." In 2010, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health observed that subjects with the high- est amount of this substance in their blood had a much lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. know: High fat dairy foods are loaded with saturated fat — the fat implicated in raising "bad" LDL cholesterol in our blood. Low-fat dairy foods have been shown to help lower blood pressure and possibly help with weight loss. Some components in dairy fat — such as CLA and trans-palmi- toleic acid — may offer additional health benefits. I vote to mix and match two to three servings a day of low- Are we confused? Until we learn more, here's what we & 2 friends with autism rock out with teacher fat or nonfat dairy foods ... and save the higher fat choices for occasional occasions. Q: My family and I are New Mexico natives. My 80-year- old dad recently had a blot clot and is currently taking Coumadin. As you can imagine, his preference in food choic- es are the typical New Mexico traditional foods like sopapil- las and beans. Is there a book or diet that you can recom- mend? Your response would be very much appreciated. A: Coumadin (generic name "warfarin sodium") is a "vit- amin K antagonist" meaning it works against the action of vitamin K — the vitamin that helps blood to clot. Many people mistakenly believe they must avoid all vita- min K when they are on blood thinning medications. In truth, vitamin K is an essential nutrient. (Most men and women need about 90 micrograms each day.) Your dad can enjoy his usual New Mexican fare while tak- ing this medication. But he should NOT make any drastic changes in his diet since any sudden increase (or decrease) in his intake of vitamin K can throw the effects of his medica- tion out of whack. green vegetables. Just one cup of cooked kale, collards or spinach contains over 1000 micrograms of vitamin K. A cup of cooked mustard, turnip or beet greens contains between 400 to 800 micrograms. In comparison, a cup of raw lettuce or spinach contains between 130 to 150 micrograms of vitamin K. And accord- ing to the Chile Pepper Institute (www.chilepepperinstitute.org) at New Mexico State Univer- sity a half-cup of raw green chile peppers only contains about 10 micrograms of vitamin K. That said, your dad should avoid large amounts of leafy, 1010 Jefferson St., Red Bluff 527-7800 Complete Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Adults And Children • New Patients Warmly Welcomed! www.MooreandPascarella.com The two men stand in the spotlight: one with a soulful voice, the other with a gift for writing melodies. Together they play music that seems to unlock them from their disabilities. "Sing along, y'all!" calls Adam Hines, a stocky 26- year-old with a big smile and a microphone in hand, whipping up the small crowd in a Navy Pier con- vention hall with his pas- sionate singing and shout- outs. "Let's keep rocking!" Behind him, his best friend and bandmate, Louis DeMarco, 27, bounces up and down rock-star style as he riffs on his bass guitar. Hines and DeMarco are autistic. In everyday life, they struggle with simple tasks. But onstage, every- thing is different. The men don't stutter or struggle for words. They don't shrink from attention or panic under pressure. Onstage, everything is right. CHICAGO (MCT) — MCT photo Louis DeMarco, left, Andrew Frost, and Adam Hines, rehearse at Frost's home. DeMarco and Hines are autistic, but have been playing with Frost since high school. Experts who study autism call such aptitudes "islands of intelligence." Hines has an impeccable memory for lyrics. DeMar- co has perfect pitch. Now, with the help of their former special educa- tion teacher, the two men have forged a creative part- nership that some say proves the power of friend- ship and music. "Everyone having a good time this afternoon?!" Hines calls out. With a daz- zling smile and an expres- sive voice, he is the show- man of the pair. Buoyant and outgoing, he shakes a tambourine, sings rollicking solos and, in between, calls out to friends. "Hello to Rockin' Robin!" Off to the side is DeMar- co. Strong and stocky, with a broad face and thick black hair, he is the creative force behind the group. A quieter, more reticent man with an extraordinary imagination and a jittery, nervous ener- gy, he plays keyboard and bass and sings stirring bal- lads that he writes himself. Both showed a gift for music from an early age. At 4, DeMarco exhibited the classic signs of autism — the lack of eye contact, the obsessive behaviors. But he could also play the piano by ear. "He could hear a song twice and then play it," said his mother, Cindy. "He used to astonish a lot of peo- ple doing that." Hines couldn't speak more than a word or two, but from the time he was 3, he could sing songs. "Music on the TV and music on the radio," said his mother, Deborah. "He would sing whatever was playing. It was just natural with him." They met in 2000, dur- ing their freshman year at Chicago's Walter Payton College Prep. Andrew Frost — a then-40-year-old with a knack for connecting with students — was their spe- cial education teacher. In between lessons in reading and writing, the trio discov- ered that they shared a love for music. DeMarco had an ency- clopedic knowledge of rock redbluff.mercy.org www.redbluff.mercy.org Quality books unique gifts at great savings Thursday, September 20, 10am-5pm Friday, September 21, 7am-2pm Warde/McAuley Room Book & Gift Fair Grief Support Group 3pm-5pm August 30th Thursdays Coyne Center 528-4207 www.redbluff.mercy.org bands from the '70s and '80s. Hines was a fan of the blues. Frost was a drummer who had played in bands since he was a teenager. After class, they began jamming. 'n' roll filled the room, "that gap between teacher and student was gone. We were musicians who loved to play," Frost said. At first, Frost used the jam sessions as a way to reward his students for their work in class. But when the school announced that it would hold a talent show, Frost decided to enter their little group. He recruited his brother, James, a graphic artist and musician, to play lead guitar. several hundred people packed into the school audi- torium. No one was sure if DeMarco and Hines would hold up under the pressure. When they stepped out into the spotlight, the audi- ence fell silent. The night of the show, driving chords of "I Send a Message," by INXS. Hines started to sing. The crowd — stunned at As the rhythms of rock DHF Express — a combi- nation of their last names: DeMarco, Hines and Frost. Soon disability groups were asking them to play events around the city. Each performance came with the band's own brand of quirkiness. If someone hit a wrong note, DeMarco was liable to correct the errant performer, mid-show. Up at the microphone, Hines wanted to say hello to every person he knew in the audience. But those idio- syncrasies seemed small in the face of what the men were able to achieve when they played. "Socially, they struggle and they're not adept at hav- ing long conversations and remaining focused," said James Frost, 53. DeMarco played the first first — erupted in wild applause. "It wasn't just the execu- tion of the songs. These guys really knew how to entertain," Andrew Frost said. Hines bantered easily with the crowd. DeMarco delivered a thumping bass line. weren't just students with autism. They were musi- cians who, on Monday morning, were greeted in the school hallways with high-fives. They called themselves In that moment, they DeMarco has dealt with depression and panic attacks. If his parents let him, he would stay in the shower for hours. When he's playing, though, "he's a different person," said his father, Frank. "That's the happiest I've ever seen him." Like many people with autism, Hines isolates him- self. At home, he closes himself in his room. He has trouble expressing himself and making connections with people. He cultivates an almost flamboyant stage persona. "Music is the medium he needs to express himself," said Deborah Hines. After graduation in 2005, DeMarco and Hines landed jobs at an art studio for people with special needs, where they spend several days a week draw- ing and painting. But music remains their pas- sion. Hines lights up onstage. RANDAL S. ELLOWAY DDS IMPLANT DENTISTRY 2426 SO. 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