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An Apple a Day WHEN I WAS SELECTING PHOTOS FOR THIS ISSUE’S COVER, THE RUNNER-UP WAS A PHOTO OF APPLES STACKED NEATLY ON A LARGE PRODUCE STAND— SHINY RED DELICIOUS BEAUTIES BLENDING INTO THE NEIGHBORING GRANNY SMITHS ... begging you to select one and take a bite. What instantly came to mind? “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Obviously I didn’t ultimately select that one for the cover ... but the thought stayed with me. Wound’t it be wonderful if that’s all it took? Just a daily apple to stay healthy. Unfortunately, it takes a bit more than that to get (and remain)
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in top shape. And in this issue, we’ve got the best tips on how to do that. What you put in your body is paramount for good health—so we featured not one but two articles on food (and let’s face it, we love food) in this issue. For good eating habits at home, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has the expertise to help you change your diet and eat fresh. If you’re looking for a healthy place to eat out (or grab-and-go!), Balance Café & Smoothies is known for using local, fresh, often organic ingredients in every single dish and drink. When it comes to easing aches and pains, Dr. Doug Portmann of Wards Corner
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to foot pain. Living with pain doesn’t have to be your normal—nor should it be. Good personal hygiene is definitely an important aspect of good health and wellness—but what if you didn’t have access to basic necessities like shampoo or cleaning products? For those in the community who struggle to afford these items, the Care Center is there to help. Operating out of Northstar Church, those in need are welcome to come and pick up products on a twice-monthly basis. Luckily, the Care Center is expanding into a new, larger
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building later this fall—enabling them to help even more people. I’m hoping this issue inspires you to make some changes this year, whether with a healthier lifestyle or new start or chance for healing, inside and out. Want to start small? I might suggest at least kicking off with an apple. Maybe even one a day.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020
FEATURES 18 That’s a Relief Wards Corner Chiropractic & Sports Rehab: Making Adjustments for Better Living
22 Healthy Diversion Eating Right Is Effortless— and Irresistible— at Balance Café & Smoothies
26 Mind, Body and Soul Tending to All Needs at Loveland’s Care Center
34 In 2020, I Want To ... Improve Your Buying, Eating and
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Inspired By
22 Healthy Lifestyle 26 Giving back 32 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report 34 City Scene
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Just after January 1st, Bill and Donna’s advisor at Family Wealth Advisory Group emailed and asked them to think of three financial resolutions they wanted to focus on in 2020. Likewise, Mark and Jennifer received the same message from their advisor at FWAG. Being at different stages in their lives, their resolutions were naturally different—as was the plan they should follow. Bill and Donna resolved to: • Organize a file with instructions on how to access all of their assets and liabilities • Learn about securing their financial information on their own personal devices • Commit more money to their grandkids’ long-term education goals Mark and Jennifer resolved to: • Learn more about their employee benefits programs and all they have to offer • Review last year’s spending habits and create or refine a monthly budget • Also commit more money to their children’s long-term education goals When their advisor noticed the two couples had a similar goal, he felt it was a great time to set up a family meeting. Knowing now that a coordinated effort was in place to build an education plan energized both couples to tackle their other financial resolutions for the New Year. From all of us at Family Wealth Advisory Group, we wish you a Happy New Year, too.
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“Because I’m a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), we also treat athletes and ‘weekend warriors’ for all kinds of extremity issues.” He’s certified in cupping and dry needling, two highly effective techniques becoming more popular these days; Dr. Portmann is also able to utilize laser therapy along with ultrasound and electrical stimulation. More about the details—and bene-
WARDS CORNER CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS REHAB: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS FOR BETTER LIVING
fits—of manipulation, dry needling, cupping, and cold laser therapy follow on the next page. Not to lose sight of chiropractic adjustments, “We still think that’s very important, to keep the spine
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and connective tissues from becoming degenerative and inflamed,” he stresses. Dr. Portmann is a member of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association, the American Chiropractic Council on Sports & Physical Fitness, and the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He is
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communities of Loveland, Symmes and Miami
It’s there you’ll find licensed chiropractor Dr.
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Douglas Portmann—a Loveland resident specializing
But that’s not all. “I’ve been a proud member of
in pediatrics, geriatrics and sports injuries at Wards
the Loveland community since 2003,” he says. “We
Corner, he’s been serving the health-care needs of
raised our daughters here.” He also shares pride in
the Greater Cincinnati community for more than 16
generating more than $800,000 with Loveland’s
years. His “whole person approach” to wellness has
Amazing Race—an event he founded in 2006,
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Not exactly sure what a chiropractic approach
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He has a passion for coaching local youth sports
aims to keep the body in peak condition by treating
programs as well—an interest that began when his
physical symptoms naturally, rather than resorting
own children were team members. But even as his
to drugs and medication.
girls went off to college, he continued—he’s cur-
“Chiropractic looks at the body from a musculoskeletal, nervous and nutritional standpoint,” Dr. Portmann
rently the girls varsity basketball coach at Clermont Northeastern High School.
explains. “We promote fitness and flexibility as a leader
One thing’s for sure: on or off the court, Dr.
in stopping the degenerative and pain process. The
Portmann is busy keeping an eye out for the win—
body works as a unit from the brain down.”
and we can all feel a whole lot better because of that.
While chiropractors may be best known for treating back and neck issues, in reality, they frequently are
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(CON TI N U ED)
TRE ATMENT S Techniques can vary depending on many different factors, but here are a few of the most popular at Wards Corner Chiropractic & Sports Rehab.
MANIPULATION Chiropractic manipulation is what many likely think of when imagining a chiropractor’s office—pressure is applied to the spine or other part of the body to address alignment issues.
DRY NEEDLING This technique involves the application of a very fine monofilament needle to muscular tissue, with occasional use of electrical stimulation. Not to be confused with acupuncture, dry needling is performed by specialists with different training and is rooted in Western medicine. It’s commonly used to address pain issues in the shoulder, neck, heel, hip and back.
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way to get everyone around the dinner table again. “The food sells itself here,” Tracy says. “But until they get in the door, there’s that mentality of ‘it’s healthy, it probably doesn’t taste good.’ Then their minds are blown because their taste buds are finally doing the talking versus their heads.” Flexible to the nth degree, Tracy has built relationships with business partners like pharmaceutical reps who need tasty, memorable meals for 50—in less than 12 hours. Then there’s community—she’s proud of what they’ve been able to give back, including corporate discounts, gift cards for fundraisers, and auctionable dinners for nonprofits. It doesn’t stop there. Day in and day out, Balance takes serving fresh flavor to the next level, offering gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and customizable dishes that delight palates and dietary needs alike. “Our Cocoa Black Bean Cupcake … it tastes like a moist chocolate cake, but it’s got the good oils from the avocado, the potassium from the beans. It’s a healthier cupcake—literally 35 calories. And it’s gluten-free. You’d never know it.” While cafe hours are Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Balance has established itself as a daytime destination for client meetings and long lunches with friends, and a space for gatherings and parties—in addition to a dependable alternative for anytime meals. Their app is close to completion (think rewards, favorites, digital orders) and although they’ve decided to opt out of trendy delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash, they offer an alternative.
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YOU MIGHT THINK THAT LIVING IN THE SUBURBS
AUTOMATICALLY
MEANS
JOBS ARE EASIER TO COME BY, THERE’S ENOUGH FOOD AND LIVING NECESSITIES FOR EVERYONE, AND THAT THE POVERTY GROWTH RATE IS MINIMAL. Unfortunately, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the poverty growth rate in the suburbs is eight times greater than urban areas in Greater Cincinnati, according to Care Center director Greg Knake. But instead of simply fretting over the statistics, Greg and his army of more than 250 volunteers work to combat that problem in the Loveland area and beyond with the Care Center. Operating out of and rooted in the Northstar Church on Lebanon Road, the organization’s mission is: “helping people remove barriers and build the resources they need to thrive in life.” “We really are a resource center that’s about life advancement—about helping people get to the next place in life,” Greg says. THE HEART OF THE OPERATION The Care Center has been offering help to those in need for
real-life change—so we lead with the relief side of it,” Greg says.
the past 16 years, mainly operating through referrals from partner
“The Care Center really started out of the understanding that we
organizations, other churches and community outreach efforts.
meet people where they’re at. Oftentimes we see [that when] peo-
Greg and other volunteers also go door-to-door, dropping off practical gifts (like tissues or paper towels) as a way to introduce themselves to the community. “It’s more about how we can serve, be in the community and build relationships.”
ple are just participating with the relief and there’s no opportunity to advance, it traps them in a deeper cycle of poverty.” The Care Center also offers encouragement, assistance, practical resources and community to families in need, with no geo-
They also let people know they can come to the center on the
graphical restrictions. Greg estimates about half of their guests
first and third Wednesdays of every month from 7–8:15 p.m. to
come from the 45140 area, but notes in the past year they’ve
receive relief in the form of personal hygiene products, cleaning
served people from 56 different zip codes.
supplies and paper goods. These items, in addition to diapers,
“If you can get here, we’ll welcome you wholeheartedly.”
deodorant, toilet paper and other personal articles, are not covered by assistance programs such as SNAP.
EXPANDING THEIR REACH
The goal of the Wednesday night events is to provide a friendly,
Since the Care Center sees about 650 individual families over the
welcoming and safe space. They also try to make it fun and par-
course of a year, they are finding themselves in need of more space.
ty-like as well, with Tano Bistro providing food. “We have a strategy that relief will lead to relationships that are going to produce
To that end, they are building a new center (adjacent to the Northstar Church) that will open its doors in fall 2020.
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GIVING BACK
(CON TI N U ED)
“We looked at best practices around the city and around the country, and to do it really well we have to partner with other organizations,” Greg says. “With our workshops, we are using every square inch so we can’t invite partners in. We’re connecting with different partners now—and in the future will expand that to be able to provide even more resources to devote to the whole person.” The Center also wants to increase the number of hours they are open and expand programs to
The Care Center is open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month from 7–8:15 p.m. Guests can receive relief in the form of personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies and paper goods, as well as attend personal growth workshops and enjoy a dinner catered by Tano Bistro.
include one-on-one coaching and mentoring— helping with job placement and building basic life skills that people need to break the cycle. “The expansion is really about being able to go much deeper with our existing guests and start to go wider with people that maybe can’t come because we’re not open during the right hours,” Greg explains. The Care Center is always in need of volunteers and donations to keep their programs running and to serve more people in the Loveland area and beyond. To learn more about how you can help, contact Greg directly at Greg@CareCenterInfo.com. CareCenterInfo.com 11020 S. Lebanon Rd. | 513.453.7999 28
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POWER RYDE 101
JOYFUL HEALING YOGA
LEGO-PALOOZA
New year, new you, new ride! Power
Yoga is relaxing, and laughter is good
Having fun with Legos is easy, but
Ryde is hosting a free, one-hour
for you. Who says yoga can’t also
with the right creativity, you can craft
introductory course so you can get
be hilarious? Stretch your schedule
something marvelous and intricate.
a handle on this not-so-average
to accommodate this not-so-typi-
Our local library is hosting a grand
spin class. Hop on a RealRyder bike
cal yoga class with instructor Judi
Lego-palooza designed to showcase
to tilt, shake and spin your way to a
Winall. No registration is required, so
creations of local kids and teens—kids
stronger core! Learn setup, moves
breathe easy, break out your comfy-
ages 4–12 are invited to complete
and terminology—plus a three-
fitting garb, and enjoy the com-
challenges, play games and build
song trial run. There’s nothing to
pany of some truly humorous yogis.
crafts … all with Legos. No registration
lose—except holiday lbs. 10:45 a.m.
7–8:30 p.m. CincinnatiLibrary.org/
required. 1–3 p.m. CincinnatiLibrary.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS RECYCLING DROP-OFF
BARKS & BOOKS
Loveland Sustainability Council
Reading delivers great benefits to
hours—but especially after sunset!
The only thing worse than untangling
children, but reading in the company
Join a guide for a hike under the
holiday lights is finding that half of the
of a furry friend? Even better. Bring
full moon and witness the trails in a
bulbs are dead when you plug them
your kiddo to read and relax with a
whole new light. Paths are chosen to
in. If your lights leave you feeling dim,
licensed therapy dog. Kids 5–12 can
ensure safety—expect a slower pace
don’t trash ’em! Find your way to
bring a story favorite from home, or
with stops along the way (and a howl
the nearest Loveland Sustainability
find a book in the stacks they think
at the Wolf Moon?). Registration
Council recycling drop-off location
dogs like best! Registration required,
required. Members $5, nonmembers
(multiple spots listed online) and
10-minute sessions. 11:30 a.m. to
$10. 7:30–9 p.m. CincyNature.org
dispose of them the “green” way.
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JANUARY
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Power Ryde
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The Nature Center is gorgeous at all
11 BOXING 30
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Symmes Township Library
through
Miami Township Library
the
15th.
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18-19 DISASTER, TRAVEL, WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE
CMH OPEN HOUSE
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Trails is hosting a two-day MEDIC
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the Year by the LMRCA. With its
you fight for the gold one. First
School—emergency
its
seven-acre wooded campus and tra-
class is free with online regis-
finest, it’s the best first aid class
ditional Montessori education, CMH
tration—give it a shot. 11:30 a.m.
around. The course will consist of
creates an unparalleled environment
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classroom instruction, Q&A, and
for learning—and exceeding—natu-
a whole lot of hands-on practice.
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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
LOVELAND
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Millbrook Farms
$350,000
$353,000
101%
2
4
3.1
Weber Woods
$365,000
$365,000
100%
1
4
2.1
Paxton Lake
$365,000
$355,000
97%
14
4
2.1
Pheasant Hills
$382,900
$375,500
98%
28
4
2
Heritage Green
$399,900
$360,000
90%
121
3
2.1
Fairways at O'Bannon Creek
$419,000
$392,000
94%
22
5
3.1
Woodford
$424,500
$420,500
99%
3
4
2.2
Heritage Green
$440,000
$405,000
92%
53
3
3.1
Whispering Pines
$475,000
$475,000
100%
17
4
3.1
Elliott Farms
$480,003
$454,750
95%
200
2
3
Pheasant Hills on the Lake
$495,000
$465,000
94%
53
4
3.1
Woods at Miami Trails
$519,900
$497,000
96%
112
4
4.1
Eagles Pointe at the Oasis
$650,000
$607,000
93%
102
5
5
Eagles Pointe at the Oasis
$659,900
$666,822
101%
360
4
3.1
Woods at Miami Trails
$699,900
$642,500
92%
227
4
3.1
This data is a sampling of sold properties from November 2019. Source: Cincinnati MLS system. DOM = Days on Market.
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CITY SCENE ARTICLE ELIZABETH A. LOWRY
I N 2 0 2 0
I WANT TO...
/Change my eating habits
/Incorporate healthy foods
/Cook fresh
Before you embark on your healthy
Consider starting slow and make
Ali suggests trying prepared meals
eating journey, take a moment to con-
smart swaps. Fresh Thyme has many
or frozen entrees as a healthy cooking
sider your goals. Then head to Fresh
healthier substitutions for your favorite
entry point. “Our ready-made meals are
Thyme
foods and drinks at comparable prices to
super easy,” she says.
Farmers
Market—any
team
member can point you in the right direction to help you get started.
bigger grocery chains.
Amy
recommends
keeping
fresh
Store director Amy Bishop suggests
produce and juices in your fridge, plus
“We pride ourselves on not having a
trying Zevia soda as a better alternative
frozen, organic meals and meats in your
customer service desk,” Fresh Thyme
to your favorite cola, dark chocolate
freezer, with bulk department grains and
regional marketing coordinator Ali
instead of milk chocolate, and their array
dry goods in your pantry—you'll always
Stigler says. “Although that’s confus-
of coffee drinks over some of the more
have healthy ingredients within reach.
ing to people, you can ask anyone any questions you have—they’ll get you the answers.”
conventional options.
The store also has a generous nat-
Not sure if a food is healthy or not?
ural living department stocked with
Read the label. Every item at the store
pre- and post-workout supplements,
The Fresh Thyme website and their
has a label so you’ll know exactly
electrolytes, multivitamins and other
free, in-store Crave magazine also con-
what’s in it. You can also look up the
enhancements
tain dietician tips, recipes and ideas to
ingredients on their website or ask to
help you eat healthier.
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to
round
out
healthy eating lifestyle.
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