FluVid Season is Here! Dr. Anya Temer Clarifies Some Things

VOL.3 NO. 11

NOVEMBER 2020

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A Rum Renaissance in Key West Enter the World of Hemingway Rum Company

Captain Shawn Martin was intimately familiar with the waters—both fresh and salted—of the Florida Keys well before he started making rum from them. Martin, a marine biologist, Coast Guard veteran and diving instructor, began toying with home distilling at his home in Key West when not taking customers onto the Gulf of Mexico.

“It all started as a hobby, and somehow it has turned into a career,” said Martin, now the rum maker and distillery manager at the Hemingway Rum Company in Key West. “The idea of ever getting to be a distiller was never something I thought possible or entertained.”

The Hemingway Rum Company opened its renovated Key West tasting room in 2017, not far from the Spanish Colonial home where “Papa” Ernest Hemingway penned some of his greatest novels—all the while surrounded by his ubiquitous six-toed cats.

Martin and his fellow distillers were actually contacted by Hemingway’s descendents at the beginning stages, leading to an eventual collaboration. The fact that the distillery’s managing director, James Kempland, had previously sold the Angel’s Envy bourbon brand into the Bacardi portfolio gave the Hemingway family assurances that the budding Key West enterprise was in fact the real deal.

“The Hemingway family approached us and basically said ‘We hear you are thinking of creating a rum in Key West and we want in,” Martin said, thus leading to the birth of the Hemingway Rum Company.

Ernest Hemingway was famous for his 90-mile voyages from Florida to Cuba aboard his vessel, the Pilar. On the island nation he would fish, winter at his home at Finca Vigia, write and, frequently, drink prodigiously. It is said that some of the Cuban fishermen he met there inspired “The Old Man and the Sea.” (Tours of “Hemingway’s Havana” are now popular in Cuba.)

Today, the Hemingway Rum Company retails various rums under the label “Papa’s Pilar,” named for the vessel and her captain.

"Ernest was the type of man whose passions ran strong, and he was passionate about rum—the drink of pirates, scoundrels, scholars, and adventurers. He was never shy about his taste for the spirit, and no analysis of his life is complete without a mention,” Patrick Hemingway, the writer’s great-grandson, said in a statement provided via email. “The family very enthusiastically supports the mission of Papa’s Pilar to produce the kind of rum that Ernest would love.”

These include the 84-proof blonde rum blended in bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry casks, as well as the 86-proof dark rum blended in port wine, sherry and bourbon casks. The bottles for both are in the shape of a canteen, in honor of Hemingway’s service in an Italian ambulance corps during the First World War. (This period would form the basis of his novel, “A Farewell to Arms.”) The bottle screw tops —which hang from a small chain, much like the top of a real army canteen of the 1910s—are also emblazoned with the image of a compass, in tribute to Hemingway’s love of the seas.

“In Key West we have our craft distillers license [so] whatever is created in Key West must be bottled, must be sold in Key West and directly to the consumer,” Martin said. This means that even distribution to restaurants and bars on the island itself must be handled by the distiller’s facility on the Florida mainland.

Walking through the company’s facility is to get a quick history of a half-millennium of Caribbean rum making, but also through Ernest Hemingway’s life. Photos of the young and not-so-young author grace the walls from his time in World War I and up through his many fishing expeditions near here.

Hemingway smiles in almost any photograph with a netted fish, belying the lifelong depression beneath that led to him taking his own life in Ketchum, Idaho, on July 2, 1961.

A rather spirited tour guide named Kirk—nicknamed “Captain” for the Enterprise skipper—vacillated between anecdotes from the distillery’s namesake and rather raucous denunciations of what precisely is meant by “spiced” rum. Kirk said that other rum distillers—he hesitates to name them, but the implications are clear—aren’t required to inform consumers what precisely are the so-called spices they infuse in their rums. It could, in theory, be anything, but whatever it is, it’s almost certainly artificial.

Papa’s Pilar, then, has plans for its own spiced rum, but Martin insists the flavors will be natural.

FloVid Season is Here! Dr. Temer Clarifies Some Things Dr. Anya Temer, Medical Director Of Total Holistic Center Serving Southern Florida’s Elite residents, shares her advice on boosting your immune system naturally during the double header of Flu Season COVID-19.

Health officials fear “darkest winter in modern history,” with Flu season encroaching during the COVID 19 pandemic.

9 things to do to prepare your body naturally before the “Perfect Storm” of Flu Season and Covid 19.

The 8 things to give your immune system a boost during COVID/FLU season.

Flu season comes every year, but this will be the first time in history we kick off a flu season combined with the COVID-19 pandemic. For many this is a stressful thought that is becoming more and more prevalent as Covid 19 cases continue to be diagnosed this season. With health officials warning Americans about the combined threats this year, I want to share the same advice I would give to my patients, to better prepare their body to deal with a daunting winter forecast.

Dr. Anya Temer, DO, family medicine doctor and medical director of Total Holistic Center in Southern Florida, speaks out about the importance of integrative therapy, to allow our immune system operate at optimum performance. Early in her career, Dr. Temer realized that our current medical system lacked a few vital components; such as a way to look at a person as a whole, not just a sum of body parts, and less obvious signs of illness that our mindset can create, also have a huge impact on our overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Temer states that there are many complementary treatment options to Western medicine and vaccines that can greatly decrease the chance of your immune system coming under attack this winter. Here are a few tips to help you boost your immune system naturally:

GO GREEN: When your mom told you to eat your vegetables, she really knew what she was talking about. Eating green and colorful vegetables adds various much-needed nutrients to your diet. Fiber in vegetables keeps your digestive system and your microbiome (good bacteria) healthy and as we have 80% of our immune system in our gut, what we eat directly correlates with our ability to fight off infections.

H2O FLOW: Did you know that your body is composed of 60% water? Dehydration causes reduction in overall volume of blood and lymphatic fluids that are so important for a healthy immune response. Dehydration and inflammation are the most common culprits to chronic immune system impairment. Water doesn’t have to be boring and flavorless, throw some orange or lemon slices, or cut up berries into a big jug of water and keep in the fridge overnight. The fruit essence will give a delicious and refreshing flavor and have you drinking more of it.

That being said, choose a smarter substitution when it comes to alcoholic beverages. Those dehydrate you and make your body work overtime which increases your inflammation. If everyone around you is enjoying cocktails, get some sparling water with a few slices of lime or pieces of strawberries and enjoy it out of a pretty cocktail glass.

MOVE IT! During the winter months and holidays, one of the first things to go is usually exercise. Moving our body is super important to keep our immune system well. If walking outside or swimming is not an option, one of my favorite tools is a mini trampoline or a rebounder.

Putting on some fun music and lightly jumping or just moving your feet up and down helps move the lymph and cleanse and detox our system. Plus the endorphins feel oh so good!

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MEDITATE (the easy way!): We live in stressful and uncertain times, and no part of the world seems to be exempt. Stress is inevitable. We cannot control a lot of things that happen around us. Stress is one of the most damaging things to our body and our immune system. When we are stressed out, our immune system takes a hit and it’s ability to fight off antigens is lowered. That’s why we become more susceptible to infections. As we cannot control things in the outside world most of the time, we need to focus on controlling our internal world, our thought processes and our reaction to stressful situations.

A,B,C,D,E,F, G…Fundamental Vitamin Intake: Vitamin C is a great example of a vitamin involved in many parts of our immune system.

Vitamin C helps the production of white blood cells known as lymphocytes and phagocytes, it helps our body fight infections. Vitamin C is also a very powerful antioxidant, which means it helps protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. Being deficient in vitamin C has been linked to poor health outcomes for example with people who had pneumonia. Unfortunately in our current world, the quality of our food still lacks vital nutrients we need everyday. Even when you are meaning well and eating a well-rounded diet you are still bound to have a deficiency or two. I constantly see it in my patients. It’s very rare to have someone not deficient in anything. I usually suggest starting with a few fundamentals, like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, zinc, multivitamins, omega 3’s, and probiotics daily.

SLEEP IN : Find ways to get to sleep and stay asleep! (nutrition, herbs, stress and inflammation control) Our body needs to regenerate regularly to build up our immune system, and grow new cells while getting rid of the old . We accomplish this by getting a good deep rest.

Sleep is an essential part of our lifecycle and must be regulated in order to gain optimum results. Making sure you have a daily routine that accounts for your individual sleep needs as well as making sure to eat foods that are not inflammatory goes a long way.

SUGAR=SICK: Find healthier substitutions, decrease simple carbs and even fruit with high glycemic index. (skip halloween candy!) Stick with berries and healthier sugar substitutes such as organic stevia. Yes, it’s extremely difficult to withstand the delicious aroma of freshly baked goods that are served at holiday dinners. You can try making or buying and bringing your own desserts. Sugar feeds yeast and “bad” bacteria in our gut which in turn increases inflammation, food sensitivities and decreases our immune system function. CONNECT: Stay socially connected (while isolating). We are not just a sum of body parts, we are whole and complete human beings. Our physical health is very closely correlated with all other areas of our lives. We are social creatures and being in isolation for very long periods of time is very taxing for our emotional state and thus causes stress and disturbance to our physical body. If you have to stay isolated physically, brainstorm some ways to connect emotionally in a fun way.

CONNECT: Stay socially connected (while isolating). We are not just a sum of body parts, we are whole and complete human beings. Our physical health is very closely correlated with all other areas of our lives. We are social creatures and being in isolation for very long periods of time is very taxing for our emotional state and thus causes stress and disturbance to our physical body. If you have to stay isolated physically, brainstorm some ways to connect emotionally in a fun way. As tired of Zoom as you might feel, there are ways to add some fun to your virtual interactions. Have digital movie night, where you watch the same movie at the same time as your friend and discuss it over the phone as it happens. Play charades or other fun games over zoom. Have a meetup with your closest friends somewhere in nature where you sit at a comfortable distance from each other but still enjoy each other’s companionship.

CANNACURIOUS? Support your endocannabinoid system. As research done by Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam showed, we all have endocannabinoid receptors in most of our organ systems. Those receptors have immune modulating properties as well as anti-inflammatory effects on our body. CBD, which is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis or hemp has been shown to have incredible effects on our body. Anything from reducing our response to stress, to improving our sleep and decreasing pain and inflammation, some of my patients use it as an integral part of their wellness protocol and see quicker recovery times, improved overall wellbeing and decrease in flare ups of their chronic issues. Stress and lack of sleep has a significant negative impact on our immune system function. More research is still needed on the cannabinoid therapy and it’s effect on Covid -19 and Flu viruses.

One of the things I do with my clients and patients is work on establishing easy to follow, daily habits that could be incorporated into a long term lifestyle. Short term extreme habit changes just don’t work. If I tell you to start eating completely differently tomorrow you might be able to do it for a few days or a few weeks based on pure willpower, but then you are most likely to slide into your old automatic habits. It’s by establishing new habits, systems and routines that we can guarantee success with our lifestyle changes. Finding healthier substitutions as opposed to completely eliminating things you love, is the way to create a lifestyle change that will truly be there for a lifetime!

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BOCA LAGO COUNTRY CLUB RENAMED, REINVENTED, REBRANDEDTO FILL VOID IN PRIVATE GOLF AND CLUB INDUSTRIES Transitioning to a Non-equity Platform, Investing $11 Million, and Adding Golf to Its Name Positions Boca Lago Golf & Country Club as “The New Way to Club”

Capping off an $11 million transformation to advance a vibrant, active next-generation private club experience for today’s social and economic lifecycles, the privately-owned Boca Lago Country Club has been renamed, reinvented, rebranded and strategically priced for the mid-market.Now known as Boca Lago Golf & Country Club, its individual, family and corporate members enjoy “the new way to club” with all the prestige and enjoyment of golf and country club living without the deep-pocket initiation fees, excessive monthly dues and capital assessments traditionally associated with resort and gated community equity clubs. To grow access to a private country club lifestyle, BLG&CC membership no longer requires a home purchase.

“Before Covid the golf and club industries were experiencing declines with some forced to close for redevelopment because equity club initiation fees were so prohibitive and there was little or no control over pricey member assessments for facility renovations,” said BLG&CC Managing Director of Membership & Golf Operations John Stampfl.

The New Non-equity Club Model Offers Moderate-Priced Membership Categories

“Our new ownership was driven to reverse that trend to better serve the needs, desires and economic realities of today’s individuals, couples, families and businesses who thought club membership may be something totally ‘out of their reach.’ Stampfl continued. "Fully transitioning to a non-equity model last year and the Covid situation this year only validated the strength of that vision and mission.

”Stampfl added that “offering moderately priced social and golf memberships and dues structures while delivering an upscale, engaging experience, makes everyone smile, builds an intimate community, establishes value, increases club usage and engagement and attracts new members.” He also reports that Club members say they feel safer in a private club setting, more so than open-to-the-public restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. They prefer socializing with those they know supported by Club management who strictly adheres to CDC, state and county guidelines.

“Covid’s personal and business disruption has made us all keenly aware of what and who is most important to us, how we want to engage and socialize –albeit safely and confidently – as well as how we want to spend our days, nights and vacations,” he adds. “The new ‘year ‘round vacay’ vibe at BLG&CC has led to an upswing in golf memberships and a younger demographic who want to get out to enjoy expansive outdoor spaces and venues. While to some BLG&CC is their primary golf membership, many join who have memberships at other clubs so they can enjoy the varied experiences and challenges of playing secondary or tertiary private courses.”

Boca Raton, BLG&CC features: Active monthly calendar of members-only events Expansive 58,800-square-foot Clubhouse Various indoor and outdoor entertainment venues Extensive Outdoor Deck Resort-style Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi State-of-the-Art Fitness Center Men’s & Women’s Locker Rooms Men’s & Women’s Card Rooms Full-service Pro Shop 7,700-square-foot Contemporary-styled Ballroom Boca Lago Golf & Country Club is located at 8665 Juego Way, Boca Raton, FL 33433. ffi: bocalago.com or John Stampfl, at (561) 869-8880

Joelle Eckstein Turns Her Pain Into Purpose Joelle Eckstein faithfully worked alongside her late husband, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, for 15 years as he built an organization that raises $100 million a year to help Jewish widows and orphans. He dedicated his life to building bridges between Christians and Jews.

In February 2019, she lost everything she held dear. In a tragic moment, her husband and her purpose were both gone.

Their life was intertwined not only in a beautiful marriage but in a unified charitable and spiritual mission. She led a vital arm of his organization, a crisis hotline giving Israelis in need a place to call for help. In a moment, she was alone, left behind. The organization that had been their mutual love no longer wanted her help. Depressed, Joelle struggled to get out of bed every day, reliving the horrific moment of finding her husband's lifeless body. Joelle Eckstein turned that unbearable pain into a new purpose to launch her organization, The Eckstein Fund, "Keren Eckstein," in memory of her late husband, with a single focus of relaunching the hotline that was getting an average of 350 calls a day. *9779 was the number people called to get help until the sudden shutdown and termination of 25 employees working at the project. Fortunately, within a year, Joelle was able to reacquire the *9779 number and rebuild the network of over 500 social service partners who assist those calling in need. Today, the phones are answered by two staff members and Joelle, who speaks five languages (Hebrew, French, Spanish, English, and Catalan).

The hotline can help many of the working poor in Israel who live from paycheck to paycheck. One unfortunate event, like the loss of a job, an eviction notice, or a medical emergency, can push them into debt or homelessness.

Immigrants and the elderly make up the majority of the callers. They typically have no idea where to turn or how to access the assistance available to them.

Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein would often say, "Kol Israel Arevim Zeh Bazeh," meaning "All people of Israel are responsible for one another," is the heart of the new organization created in his honor. You can join The Eckstein Fund in making a life-saving difference for Israelis in need. https://k-eckstein.org.il/

Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast Region's Top Cardiac Surgeon Joins Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter Medical Center, ranked number one for safety, quality and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region, welcomes Arthur Katz, M.D., as the medical director of cardiac surgery at the Robson Heart & Vascular Institute and Timothy and Jayne Donahue Cardiac Surgery Program at Jupiter Medical Center. A board-certified adult cardiac surgeon, Dr. Katz is highly regarded as a national leader in offpump coronary artery bypass surgery. With more than 26 years of experience as a practicing surgeon, he specializes in reconstructive surgery of the mitral valve, surgery of the aortic and tricuspid valves, off pump bypass surgery, ablative surgery for atrial fibrillation, left ventricular reconstruction, and surgery of the aorta.

"Dr. Katz is a gifted surgeon with an impressive track record of outstanding surgical outcomes and we are honored to have him join us as the medical director of cardiac surgery," said Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. "His tireless patient-oriented work ethic and commitment to quality process with meticulous pre-, intraand post-operative care is aligned with the first-in-class care we strive to provide our patients in every capacity."Dr. Katz has earned a highly respected name among his peers and patients and is considered the pulse of the new cardiac surgery program at Jupiter Medical Center. Earlier this year, he was recognized by his peers as a "Top Doctor" in Palm Beach County.Jupiter Medical Center recently expanded the depth and range of its cardiac resources, with three state-of-the-art cardiac catherization labs to employ the most advanced techniques to detect anomalies and provide catheter-based treatment for compromised coronary arteries and valves, heart attacks and vascular problems. The cardiac surgery program attracts patients from communities throughout the state of Florida for its unique combination of services designed to deliver premier cardiac care and optimal results.Dr. Katz has earned the nickname "Rock Doc" from patients for his knowledge and extensive collection of minerals, rocks, fossils, and gemstones. Each open-heart surgical patient is gifted one of his heart-shaped stones in the color or mineral of their choice as a symbol of their new heart.Dr. Katz graduated with honors from New York Medical College and completed his residency in general surgery at NYU Medical Center. Following his residency, he remained at NYU Medical Center for a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Katz is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center, Dr. Katz worked as a cardiothoracic surgeon at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

About Jupiter Medical CenterRated number one for safety, quality and patient satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast region. Recognized as the region's only independent, not-for-profit hospital, Jupiter Medical Center offers a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, expertise and specialties, including orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, cardiac and vascular care, comprehensive stroke, obstetrics & maternity care, pediatrics, emergency care as well as diagnostic imaging, screening, testing and urgent care. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.