Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi - (Page 13)

“There’s a lot of beauty, elegance and sophistication in black,” says Eiseman, who uses tuxedos and the classic ebony Steinway piano as examples. “It’s always a strong presence—the ultimate power.” But too much black is intimidating, if not downright sinister. Its inky darkness evokes moonless nights and the ﬁnality of the grave, making it the go-to hue for mourners, Goths and sullen teens alike. “It’s not a color I would use on walls,” Eiseman says. “If you want the depth, use a deep chocolate brown, foresty green or deep merlot. It’s far less imposing and scary.” When discussing colors, those suffering from anxiety and depression name black and its lethargic cousin, gray, as the ones that best represented their mood—and as the colors they’re most drawn to. The Family Guide to Surviving Stroke and Communication Disorders warns that darker shades in room color can themselves have a depressing effect. To help ward off a lack of energy and banish the blues, limit the black and gray in your life and surround yourself with sunnier tones like yellow. BLACK A Palette for Your Palate Eating fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors helps ensure you get a full range of vitamins and minerals, which is especially important when you are undergoing cancer treatment, according to Rachel Wood, dietitian at the NMMC Cancer Center in Tupelo. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend making fruits and vegetables half of what you eat each day, with a special focus on: • Dark green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, which are good sources of vitamins A, C, D, E and K, and minerals calcium, folate and iron. • Orange vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes, which are high in beta carotene and fiber while low in fat. • Fruits like strawberries and blueberries, which are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants. • Dry beans such as kidney beans, which are a vegetarian way to get nutrients such as protein and fiber. For more information on the NMMC Cancer Center’s nutrition services, call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375). o n lin “Nature has used red generously,” Eiseman says. “It draws our attention just as it did eons ago.” Whether positively or negatively, no color stimulates like red, a hallmark of fruits and berries at their ripest, ﬂowers in full bloom, and even the ﬂushed lips and cheeks of sexual arousal. It’s also the color of spilled blood, which may explain the body’s involuntary, ﬁght-or-ﬂight-style reaction to casting a glance at the color, including elevated breath and pulse rate and an increase in both adrenaline and perspiration. “Red has an aggressive nature, commanding attention and demanding action,” Eiseman says. When selecting cosmetics such as lipstick, “be sure you can see the undertone,” Eiseman says. Most reds fall into either warm (orange-red) or cool (blue-red) categories, and only the right one will truly ﬂatter your complexion. Research about women and cosmetics has linked self-conﬁdence to looks: If the woman looking back at you in the mirror appears conﬁdent and successful, chances are you’ll play the role when you leave the house, too. RED e We A Cancernswer Your At the N M it can be MC Cancer Cen Questio ter, we k to naviga now how ns tion. Visit te the w id d ww iffic e ar “Cancer w.nmhs.net/c ray of cancer info ult Has a Co ancer_c r lor enter a mand click cancer r ” to find helpful li ibbons a nd color nks. Well-known s are use d as a gu ide. Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2011 13 http://www.nmhs.net/cancer_center

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Stay Connected
We’re Here for You
How Tweet It Is
Healthy Hues
The New Survivors
First (Aid) Things First
Find Your Groove
A Healthy Tune
Stay in Circulation
‘X’ Marks the Spot
Pregnancy Predictors
Play It Safe
Good to Know
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi