Reflections: August 2013

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There may not be a “right” way to talk to your teen, but there is an easier way.

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Member Mikel Adame’s built a team of tutors, ready to help students hit the books.

pillow talk

Sleep is a beautiful thing, especially when you manage to get it every, single night.

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no bulking allowed Women and the weights myth: how lifting can make you lean.

lean, green cleansing machine Power smoothies are blending up plenty of health benefits, while squeezing in daily veggie requirements, too.

liquid gold Staying hydrated will keep you moving, but, oh, water does so much more than that.

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igh, hot and dry—not typically a hospitable environment for cyclists from the low and mild climates of the Pacific Northwest, as I found out.

It begins with training specific to the event one will be participating in. Training for extreme conditions, such as high elevations and heat, is nearly impossible in the Pacific Northwest, though.

I found this out during the “Death Ride,” a competition for well-trained cyclists who tackle five high and hard mountain passes in one day. Each pass consists of an hour-and-half to two-hour climb, each of which is more than 8,000 feet with steep, dangerously fast descents.

The distance: 129 miles. The temperature: 90 degrees or more.

On ride day, after about six hours and two long mountain passes, the electrolyte drink I had no longer tasted good. I knew I had to drink and stop at the rest stops for food, but I didn’t replenish my body with the critical electrolytes that water simply couldn’t provide.

The hotter and further into the ride I got, the more water I drank. Salt crusted around my mouth, and my stomach was so swollen I looked like the Pillsbury Doughboy.

By the last pitch before the top of the third pass—a 12 percent grade—I didn’t feel well but thought resting in the shade and drinking water would solve the problem.

Around eight hours into the ride, I couldn’t think clearly or keep up. I could hardly move the pedals. I don’t remember much after that, other than my friend calling for an ambulance. I was in and out of consciousness en route to South Lake Tahoe Hospital.

While in the emergency room, I heard a voice say, “Don’t’ give her any more water!”

My next drink was Gatorade, which didn’t stay down, and then I lost consciousness for the next 12 hours.

I am lucky. I am lucky that a good friend called the medics. I am lucky that the emergency room doctors quickly diagnosed and treated a condition called Hyponatremia.

Hyponatremia is one of the most common electrolyte disorders—a metabolic condition in which there is not enough sodium in the body fluids outside the cells. This imbalance of sodium causes the brain cells to swell, which can lead to brain herniation, coma and death.

When I regained consciousness, my doctor told me my sodium level was that of an 80-year-old who hadn’t eaten for four days.

The symptoms of Hyponatremia • Confusion

• Muscle weakness

• Vomiting

• Hallucinations

• Fatigue

• Decreased consciousness

Recognize the signs, and take precautions to keep yourself safe during strenuous activity. Hydrate smartly. Fueling properly for your events is critical and can save your life; as can a friend. So make sure never to ride alone. No matter your level of athleticism, just be prepared. We’re not invincible.

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da n i e l l e z o r n Danielle is a very curi-

k a s t o n g r i f f i n Kaston Griffin is a

ous, Seattle-based freelance writer who loves that learning about anything and everything is part of her job description. read dani-

Seattle writer, equally involved in professional prose and local competitive poetry. r ea d K aston’s wor k in “teen ta lk”

k at i e v i n c e n t Katie Vincent is a Seattle-based freelance writer specializing in outdoor living, wellness, travel and sustainable gardening. read katie’s work in “a

elle’s wor k in “pillow ta lk” [page

[page 22] and “teaching commitment”

boat to yesterday” [page 20], “secret

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and “liquid gold” [page 46].

cleansing machine” [page 44].

of NOTE Spring League Champions:

Team Walling Team Walling vs. Team Bacon

Final: 101-94 The 2013 Spring Members Draft League Championship was a hard-fought battle in which team captain Tony Bacon was on fire! He scorched the defense for 54 points, but was unable to match Team Walling’s balanced attack lead by Thomas Buck (23 points), Victor Sviridyuk (30 points) and Kalin Walling (34 points).

Thanks to all 50 members who participated and enjoyed another successful season of BC Hoops!

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From left to right: Kalin Walling, Conor Hansen, Matt Robinson, Thomas Buck, Victor Sviridyuk, Steve Savard, Steven Huber (not pictured)

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• Tomatoes • Extra-virgin olive oil • Salt • Pepper • Basil • Choice of bread

• Peel and seed tomatoes.

• Toss with extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.

• Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

• Brush quality bread with olive oil.

• Either grill or broil bread until it’s nice and crusty.

• Top with tomatoes, and garnish with basil.

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Ta s t e o f M a i n d i s h e s f o r th e kids Take a closer look at this year’s event, where storefronts and restaurants come together for a day of deals and bites to raise money for the community’s children.

B C K a r at e k i d s It was a day for the champions at the 40th Shorin-ryu Open, where James Penor Sensei led BC competitors to victories.

Th e “Bri dge” to Bri dge Meet Dee Berry, the Club’s beloved Bridge Instructor—a master of the game endorsed by the American Bridge Teacher’s Association—and an advocate for the game’s many mental benefits.

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➼ Position: Communications Editor/Editor of REFLECTIONS ➼ Worked at the BC: Two years ➼ Best memory made at the Club: All of the birthday and anniversary celebrations in the Communications Department.

Someone will bring in doughnuts or homemade treats, and we’ll just enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the special occasion.

➼ Favorite part about my job: Having the opportunity to research a variety of topics every month and use my creativity to turn them into stories. ➼ Favorite hobbies: Reading, watching movies, baking, traveling and yes, writing! ➼ Three words to describe me: Honest, driven and goofy. ➼ Siblings: I have an older brother, older sister and a wonderful sister-in-law. ➼ Favorite food: Thai, burritos and chocolate. Not eaten together! ➼ Favorite movie: I’ve probably seen “The Mummy” more than any other movie. ➼ I would never: opt to save a spider’s life. There is no “taking it back outside.” ➼ I just can’t live without: my mama, books and movies. ➼ An item on my bucket list: Learn American Sign Language. ➼ Favorite place in the world: For beauty, Dubrovnik, Croatia. For memories, my alma mater, University of Oregon.

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sweet summer nights written

As the weather warms during the dog days of summer, the mix of varietals that tend to find their way to the table changes dramatically.

Just as you are unlikely to open the dresser drawer that contains your collection of sweaters in August, so are you less likely to be raiding your wine cellar for the biggest and most fullbodied reds.

Pinot noir will more often than not replace syrah and cabernets, and brighter and citrusy whites find a much broader audience, while chardonnay takes a backseat. Additionally, rosés of all stripes begin to enjoy their day in the sun.

We’re not talking about the white zinfandels of days past—those overly sweet and wine-cooler-like blush wines made ubiquitous by the likes of Gallo and Sutter Home—but much more interesting and complex wines made from any number of different grapes.

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Traditionally, the French have favored the use of grenache and cinsault; the Spanish, garnacha and tempranillo; the Italians, sangiovese; and for North America, particularly Oregon, pinot noir— the ideal grape that creates a perfect rosé.

One example of how wonderfully pinot noir lends itself to the production of rosé can be found on the glass pour list in Polaris. Lachini Vineyards in Oregon has made a rosé from 100 percent pinot noir sourced from their Estate Vineyard.

The result is a bigger, off-dry blush wine that is brimming with fresh summer fruit flowers and acutely balanced acidity.

You will find layers of strawberry, watermelon and grapefruit in the glass, and it pairs wonderfully with any number of summertime dishes, particularly grilled chicken and salmon.

As refreshing as a great glass of rosé can be on the deck in Polaris, my personal favorite during the Northwest’s hot August evenings is a perfectly balanced

glass of sauvignon blanc, with its bracing acidity and strong citrus and gooseberry tones.

While some of the world’s best examples of sauvignon blanc come from the Loire valley in France, where the limestone soils of Sancerre lend an unmistakable mineral quality, and from the wineries of New Zealand, where it’s known for its passion fruit and grapefruit nuances, Washington state is quietly gaining a reputation as a sauvignon blanc producer of note, as well.

In Washington you can find wines expressing the varietal that range from extremely flinty and citrus driven, to those that are much more herbal and vegetal, and everything in between.

Additionally, some Washington producers are adding varying percentages of sémillon to their sauvignon blancs in order to produce Bordeaux-style whites of great vibrancy and complexity (Buty and DeLille Cellars come to mind).

In these wines, the addition of the sémillon lends a honeyed richness to the immediate crisp and lively charm of the sauvignon blanc.

Polaris offers you the opportunity to experience what these wines embody, as the DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc is available by the glass.

This wine exhibits “sweet grass and herbs…guava and citrus” and a perfect balance of juicy acidity and richness.

So don’t wait a minute longer.

Grab some friends, head to the Club and join us on the deck to sample some of the lighter offerings from our wine list in order to help wash away the late-summer doldrums.

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I m ag i n e yo u c o u l d b oa r d a b oat a n d t r av e l b ac k i n t i m e to a P u g e t S o u n d b e f o r e s k ys c r a p e r s , c a r s a n d m o d e r n t ec h n o lo gy.

Well, no need to fantasize; just a boat ride away from downtown Seattle lies an island retreat themed to re-create our region’s Native American culture—salmon feast and all.

Built for the World’s Fair in 1962, Tillicum Village has welcomed locals and tourists alike for more than 50 years to partake in a special cultural experience on Blakeley Island—a state park just across the sound from West Seattle.

Hop on a small Argosy cruise ship at Pier 55 to begin your journey across Elliott Bay and the open sound, and enjoy entertaining live narration along the way. Listen closely for facts about our native waterways, the tribes that once inhabited the shores and Blake Island, all while keeping an eye out for the sweeping views of Mount Rainier.

Upon arrival, the village hosts welcome you with a cup of broth and steamed clams, whose shells you are encouraged to ceremonially crush on the ground with your feet. Shoes encouraged.

From there, you are invited to peek back into history.

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Witness the tradition of cooking salmon before a massive alder wood fire. Watch an artist carve totem poles and ceremonial masks. Behold an all-new, choreographed Native American dance ritual, full of folk stories, symbolism and handmade tribal masks and costumes.

Most notably, dine on our region’s bounty with Tillicum’s authentic and memorable buffet of alder-baked salmon, featuring other signature dishes, such as the Northwest bison, venison and beef stew with warm, whole-grain “Tillicum” bread.

End your outing with unscheduled time to peruse the gift shop, explore the island’s woods and beaches, look for otters and seals and simply soak in the unobstructed views of Mount Rainier and downtown Seattle.

After you’ve finished your cultural immersion, catch the boat and sail back into the 21st century.

Argosy Cruises offers daily four-hour trips to Tillicum Village throughout the summer, scheduled for the lunch and dinner hours.

Tickets range from $30 for kids ages 4-12 to $79.95 for adults, although Argosy offers an $8 discount per ticket for early bookers and a 10 percent discount for AAA members.

For more information, visit the Tillicum Village website at www.tillicumvillage.com or call 206.623.1445.

For a real escape from the city pulse this summer, Tillicum Village offers an idyllic, fun and uniquely educational way for the entire family to decompress and revel in our region’s fascinating history. That, and salmon.

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d i n e o n o u r r eg i o n ’ s bounty with T i l l i c u m ’ s au t h e n t i c and memor able buffet of alderbaked salmon , f e at u r i n g ot h e r s i g n at u r e d i s h e s , such as the Northwest bison , venison and beef s t e w w i t h wa r m , w h o l e- g r a i n “Tillicum ” bread. photography provided by argosy cruises

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Approaching a teen can be daunting.

But with a little preparation and patience, you can go in, armed and ready. written

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There’s a reason books on parenting teens are never in short supply.

The standard advice fails at providing more than an inadequate bag of tricks.

They try to fit soft principles into a rigid frame, which sound desirable to the frustrated parent who feels they’ve “tried everything.” If only they had another bag of tricks to try.

As the adult with the fully developed brain, you alone will have to channel Einstein to get through to your teen.

He famously said, “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.”

By reading further, you are contractually shaking my hand, trusting me to show you another way of thinking, which will complement your natural instincts as a caring parent, rather than replace them.

First, let’s talk about you.

You are a wonderful parent with great moral structure that you hope to pass on to your teenagers, so they’re equipped to be successful in life, no matter what’s thrown their way.

Now, let’s also acknowledge that you are likely going through some developmental changes yourself. You are inundated with responsibilities, but seem to have shrinking power over your interactions with your teen, and all the while you are getting older and accepting the changes that come with that. This can be frustrating as a figure of authority.

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Now, your teens.

They’re going through puberty, a tumultuous time where the brain is frantically developing and facing a great deal of social pressures that dwarf those of the previous generation.

Right now, your teens are developing one of the most critical parts of the brain: the prefrontal cortex. This brain center is an analytical powerhouse that synthesizes information and generates unique ideas.

While the prefrontal cortex is currently practicing its analytical skills through seemingly harsh judgment of its peers and authority figures, it is actually testing a flurry of hypotheses all at once and analyzing the results of its actions.

See this as a good opportunity to exemplify how a mature brain works.

If you find your teen fighting you over something, anything, use the opportunity to demonstrate how adults work out their differences by listening thoroughly, first without judgment, and then teaming up to find the solution that best satisfies each person’s needs.

This brings us back to Einstein’s quote. To grapple intellectually with your teen in the moment, you must learn a new, creative form of negotiation.

Parents sometimes take the wrong appraoch with their teenagers; they get stuck swapping sacrifices until both parties feel slighted. The key to coming up with creative solutions for both you and your teenager is to understand the intent behind a request first.

If your teenagers throws a fit about wanting to lift a sweets ban in the house, realize that they might not be interested in an all-cookie diet, but rather increased autonomy in general.

You want to teach your kids how to be healthy, and to teach them how to make healthy choices. This is an opportunity to expand their autonomy and teach them another skill. Give teens flexibility with household snacks in exchange for completing a nine-minute-mile run.

Eventually, their love affair with sugar cereal will fade, but the sense of athletic empowerment you give them will serve them as they choose to be increasingly healthy down the road.

For them, as torturous as taking a

command may be, gaining a lifetime of greater autonomy in exchange for a single event is worth the price, even if it requires a period of training.

You could even do whatever you ask of your teenagers, with your teenagers, to show you are capable of doing what you expect of them, all the while building camaraderie.

Bonding instills healthy values without nagging or lecturing. Healthy

values in exchange for a Keebler cookie (or what have you) is, what some would call, a great deal.

This is just one example of one creative solution for using your authority in a positive, generous way.

You can come up with your own ways to foster your teen’s development and encourage a closer relationship through communication, if you keep a few basic tips in mind:

1. Listen first.

Always take the time to listen to your teens and understand their intent.

Even if you are being screamed at, they are actively analyzing your way of responding to an argument.

Teach them how to communicate despite stress, by setting an example and remaining calm.

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2. Accept your teenagers’ feelings.

Even if you disagree or find their behavior unruly, no progress can be made until you recognize that their feelings are worth understanding.

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Apologize when you are wrong.

This rule is a necessary trait of every leader in any situation. Admitting to a mistake and taking the initiative to fix it is a sign of strength.

Ultimately, raising teens is like a challenging puzzle. If you’re getting frustrated, you might actually be trying to force two pieces together when you should be looking at the big picture and attempting a different approach.

In that moment, remember that searching for connecting pieces is a labor of love.

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Find ways to give your teens more autonomy.

Loosen the reins and your teens will develop decision-making skills that will serve them for a long time to come. They will make mistakes, but those mistakes will inform them in ways no lecturing ever could.

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Avoid nagging and guilt trips.

Did these power plays work on you as a teen, or did it increase your resentment and desire to rebel? Guilt trips may be easier than a thoughtful conversation, but losing respect is only another burden.

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Avoid asking general questions.

Teens groan when you ask them a simple question: “How was your day?” Usually because they’re simply not ready to give you that much information all at once, especially when they think you might be judgmental.

Instead, get specific. “Did John get that internship with his father’s company?” is more direct than, “What did you and your friends do today?”

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PROFILE

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Finding the perfect tutor can be challenging; that is, until you meet Mikel Adame.

had to find a way to do what I love—be a role model for kids,� member Mikel Adame says.

Mikel is the 23-year-old founder of Eastside Tutors, a flexible tutoring organization that serves many Bellevue Club members’ families.

Eastside Tutors started in May 2010, immediately after Mikel graduated from Northwest University in Kirkland. There, he studied pastoral ministry and biblical studies. He loved it, but somewhere along the way, he discovered that tutoring was truly a passion he could not ignore. bellevue club august 2013 | 29

“Going beyond one’s comfort zone is necessary for growth. The key is to create opportunities for that stretch,”

“I started volunteering when I was 16 years old; it’s just been something I’ve always loved to do,” Mikel says. “I remember helping out with lunch duty shifts [at local schools] and realizing what a difference it made to those kids. “It was fantastic to get to know every student and have interactions with them every day.

They look up to you, and it was a great opportunity to be a role model—maybe one some kids really needed.”

This passion for volunteerism, along with a nurturing instinct, led Mikel to take his tutoring and mentoring to a new

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level, one that required a massive undertaking: building a network of qualified tutors to help the families he couldn’t fit into his busy schedule.

“It was almost purely out of necessity. Families I knew would refer me to their friends and, at first, I could take on a new student here and there, but there’s just a point where I don’t have any time left.”

He was in a race to keep up with demand.

The requests for his time were so overwhelming that he had to create an organization: Eastside Tutors. Presently, there are 32 tutors in the organization who serve approximately 280 Eastside families.

Mikel is behind it all, wielding a massive spreadsheet to organize every tutor’s schedule.

Eastside Tutors offers tutoring in any subject and specializes in “developing effective study habits.” Many of the tutors are so empowering that they are assigned to students for years.

Mikel is continually growing his roster of talented tutors, too. All of them have their unique talents. “I am glad to be working with every one of them. They are great people.”

To select tutors for his organization, he receives recommendations from college professors. All tutors commit to a family for one semester or a school year, and many continue for longer than that. The first applicant he ever interviewed is still tutoring with Eastside Tutors today.

The tutors work with the students to develop homework routines and instill a strong, healthy work ethic. The focus is on concepts and ideas, building motivation and creating a lasting influence.

At the end of the day, the true metric of success is whether the students can perform well on their own.

“it was a great opportunity to be a role model—maybe one some kids really needed.”

However, all students come with unique challenges, Mikel says. Sometimes, the parent/ student relationship, and families’ expectations, create an unintentional layer of challenges.

Mechanical approaches to improving academic success can often slow the process and turn organic growth into an uphill battle.

So Eastside Tutors often manages the creation of goals, as well as the expectations, with the parents.

When working with students who feel grades are not important, the goal is to capture their attention and make studying

fun. For students who are considered high achievers at the beginning of tutoring, the challenge is understanding the students’ and parents’ definition of perfection.

It’s about pushing.

“Going beyond one’s comfort zone is necessary for growth. The key is to create opportunities for that stretch,” Mikel says.

He develops lessons and tweaks his approach to provide intellectual challenges, providing harder follow-up questions or trying to get them to zoom out from a specific algebra problem and comprehend the larger math-

ematical concept.

Mikel spends as much as 16 to 18 hours of his time every day tutoring and monitoring Eastside Tutors. Plus, he works six to seven days per week to fit as many students into his schedule as possible.

Dedication is his most important lesson plan.

“Education impacts every aspect of our lives,” Mikel says. “It is important to help kids take advantage of their opportunities and realize what an important role learning plays in everyday life.” bellevue club august 2013 | 31

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E a sy Way U p Likely the easiest way to take advantage of your garden’s vertical space is to plant flowers and fruits that love to climb. All you’ll need is a fence, trellis, arbor or other structure for the vines to wrap their tendrils around.

For quick color, try bright annuals like the golden black-eyed susan vine the brilliant purple morning glory called Grandpa Ott’s, the red-lipped tubes of the Chilean glory vine, or the classic, ever-fragrant sweet pea.

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If you’d prefer an edible landscape, opt for climbing fruits and vegetables, such as pole beans, peas, cucumbers, Malabar spinach, kiwis, grapes and vining cultivars of squash. Bean “teepees” are a fun backyard addition for kids, who will want to hang out inside and munch on healthy beans all summer long!

To establish a longer lasting swath of greenery, look for perennial climbers. Clematis, akebia, honeysuckle, China blue vine and ornamental hops are all beautiful, varied and straightforward, hardy vines for gardeners of all experience levels.

Th e Wa lls A r e A li v e To graduate to the next level of vertical gardening, gardeners should embrace the “living wall� concept: find creative ways to slather chlorophyll upon pre-existing walls, furniture or other barriers.

One simple method is to drill holes in the bottom of small containers or buckets and attach them to a wall. A wide variety of wall-mounted pots are also available at most garden centers, some even textured to look like terra cotta.

For more clandestine planters, look for Woolly Pockets. Made of felt and lined with a moisture barrier, these aptly named containers work indoors and outdoors and, when planted en masse, can disappear to create the illusion of a green wall.

Plenty of nifty options exist if you are willing to search for classy furnishings to repurpose.

Reused furniture pallets have proved extremely popular as planters in the outdoor-living scene thanks to their decorative flexibility and rustic style. Other possibilities include closet shoe organizers, picture frames, dressers and desks with cubbies, all of which can be transformed into plant homes with some chicken wire, moss, potting soil and irrigation smarts. bellevue club august 2013 | 33

Vining Plant Ideas For Full Sun

In to Thin A ir Step into the next dimension of outdoor design with string gardens, and suspend your herbage from great heights. When spaced out and strung at varying heights, these hanging gardens create a chic, airy partition with unique flair.

Plenty of ingenious ideas are out there for you to adapt. Consider the emerging kokedama trend— a form of bonsai where the roots are rinsed, surrounded in mud, wrapped in moss and shaped into a ball—popularized by Dutch botanist Fedor Van der Valk, whose creations have graced the pages of fashion magazines worldwide.

When designing a string garden, however, do remember that the plants will require access to water. Try to keep them hung at a reachable level or, in the case of kokedama, be sure you can easily remove them to soak them in a tub of water when necessary.

From repurposed furniture to string gardens, there’s an accessible and beautiful way for all herbage to realize its “upward” potential.

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talk It’s one o’clock, you’ve finished eating lunch and now you’re in an afternoon meeting.

It’s boring, and so you start to nod off.

According to Dr. Darius Zoroufy, MD, Physician Medical Director of Sleep Medicine in Issaquah, this actually isn’t a normal reaction to boredom. “Think about a child’s reaction [to boredom],” Dr. Zoroufy says. “They typically get irritable or agitated.”

Dr. Zoroufy therefore deduces that falling asleep during the day shouldn’t be, and in fact isn’t, a natural reaction—it is a symptom of dysfunctional sleeping habits. bellevue club august 2013 | 37

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Without a healthy amount of rest, people are more susceptible to cognitive impairment, reduced physical capabilities and a change in cellular metabolism.

We’ve all experienced cognitive impairment to some extent. Dr. Zoroufy explains, “It’s much harder to remember names, complete simple math or problem solve when you’re tired.”

Similarly, there’s a negative effect on physical abilities.

For an average person who does not get enough sleep, there’s a lack of interest or motivation in accomplishing tasks outside of one’s daily routine. Competitive or highlevel athletes can credit a good night’s sleep to improving performance five to 10 percent.

More noticeably, and quite surprising, a lack of sleep can have a significant effect on metabolism. “Your body is unable to burn fat as well when you’re tired,” Dr. Zoroufy says. “Even if you’re dieting, weight gain is still possible because it’s harder to be motivated to exercise.”

In fact, patients wanting a gastric bypass are required to go through a sleep evaluation beforehand because the surgery won’t necessarily work if sleeping patterns are not consistent.

In order to get better sleep, make sure you’re scheduling enough time to do so. “Recognize and plan on a certain time every day to stop daily tasks,” Dr. Zoroufy says.

Consistency is key.

If you’re often alternating your sleep schedule, it’s hard to get good quality sleep. Teachers no longer find it unusual to see students dozing during class, because over the weekend, late nights and sleeping late throw off the consistent routine made during the week. They are always playing catch up.

Although some recommend no television 30 to 60 minutes before bed, Dr. Zoroufy says screens are fine, if they’re assisting in relaxation. But he does recommend minimal sensationalized imagery.

“With all the flashing images, scrolling words, abrupt changes and frequent commercial breaks, the news is not a great option before bed,” Dr. Zoroufy says.

Comparing the mind to a stove, Dr. Zoroufy explains, “Your mind keeps going after you turn it off…it’s still hot… so allow time to let it cool.”

If you find yourself routinely falling asleep throughout the day, make the necessary changes to maintain healthy sleeping habits—before you grab another cup of coffee.

This will ultimately improve your productivity, efficiency, overall health and, consequently, your quality of life.

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Health and wellness tips from Bellevue Club managers and Overlake Hospital Medical Center staff.

Classi fi ed To keep your email under control, try not to have more than 10 main folders, and organize these by using sub folders. Arrange them in order of importance, and assign the same names you would for hard-copy desk files such as “Important,” “Action required,” “Projects” or “Meetings.” Categorizing saves times and prevents loss of important emails in an Internet black hole.

—Kaarin Keil, Membership Director

G r a duat i n g to C u ps The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends switching a child from a bottle to a cup by 12 to 15 months of age. This prevents liquid from collecting around their new teeth. Also, a cup can’t be taken to bed like a bottle can, so it helps them break the habit.

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S pli t t i ng H a i r s Contrary to popular belief, shaving won’t make your hair grow back thicker. The thickness of hair, and its growth rate, is primarily caused by genetic and hormonal factors. However, because shaving only removes the hair down to the surface, it needs to be done regularly; whereas waxing removes hair from its root and can decrease hair growth over time. The Spa offers several waxing services, from top to bottom.

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Overlake Medical Center is offering an innovative procedure called bronchial thermoplasty for the treatment of severe asthma. This outpatient procedure treats severe asthma by going to the source. It’s being performed by Amy Markezich, MD, a pulmonologist skilled in bronchoscopy and specially trained to provide bronchial thermoplasty. For an estimated two million adults with severe asthma who continue to have asthmarelated symptoms despite standard of care medications, bronchial thermoplasty is a new treatment option—and now it’s available on the Eastside. ➼ For more information go to www.overlakehospital.org/pulmonary.

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Maybe it conjures up an image of a bulging, spray-tanned body builder doing pushups in a bikini and high heels, and you’d like to avoid that at all costs. Fortunately for you, this is a myth that holds no weight against the facts.

Take it from two of Bellevue Club’s personal trainers and GPX instructors, Siri Spurrier and Rose Nelson, who often hear from women adamantly opposed to lifting weights.

“We hear it all the time,” Rose says. “It’s such a backwards concept that continues to be amplified and promoted by ads all over the place.” Pushing against this stubborn resistance, Nelson and Spurrier persist in educating women on the benefits of strength training.

Firstly, women cannot accidentally bulk up. According to the American Council on Exercise, testosterone is needed to grow large muscles, and because women naturally have a lower amount of the hormone, it’s a challenge to get muscle mass even when that is the end goal.

Secondly, lifting can help you toward weight-loss goals.

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weightlifting, according to “Women’s Health” magazine, lifting “gives you a metabolic spike for an hour after a workout.” The stronger you become while building muscle, the more calories burned, since muscle takes more energy to sustain than fat.

In fact, for every three pounds of muscle built, an extra 120 calories a day are burned, even at rest. This can be calculated to about 10 pounds of fat a year with no diet change.

To make lifting weights worth all the hard work, be sure to combine your strength training with a healthy diet. “It’s the body fat that makes you bulky,” Rose says. It’s commonly known that for best results in fitness, 20 percent of your time should be focused on working out and 80 percent on your diet.

“You have to lose the fat on the body to see the real definition and tone,” Siri says.

The shift in how women view strength training might be gradual, but Rose says it’s important to “continually educate and communicate,” about the benefits of lifting.

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Why Green Smoothies?

Whether you’re using them as a detox or as a dietary supplement, the blending process makes the plentiful phytonutrients and antioxidants present in leafy greens much more available to the body for digestion. In our timecrunched society even salad-grazing vegetarians have trouble keeping up with their nutritional needs because they don’t chew their greens completely.

Plus, as opposed to juicing, the natural abundance of fiber remains fully intact in smoothies, making for more stable blood sugar levels, a lasting feeling of satiety and a more effective intestinal cleansing.

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makes a difference. And, thanks to the company of flavorful fruits like bananas, mangos and apples, green smoothies are just plain tasty.

A diet inclusive of green smoothies— rich in chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals—brings undeniable physical perks: decreased sugar cravings, increased energy, regular eliminations, a better mood, glowing skin and gradual weight loss.

But perhaps the best reason to introduce green smoothies into your daily routine is to help your body transition to a diet of whole, fresh foods, which will naturally provide the nutritional building blocks your body needs to feel great.

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What You Need To craft quality and palatable green smoothies at home, your most necessary culinary tool is a quality blender. Despite their price tag, Vitamix and Blendtec make the frothiest, most texture-uniform smoothies—a major perk when blending tough greens and seed-laden berries.

For a mid-price blender, the Ninja Professional is a fine alternative, though it doesn’t quite attain the highly palatable consistency.

Access to a diverse selection of fresh, organic produce is also crucial. The best sources are your own backyard, a farmer’s market, a CSA program or a grocery store with a comprehensive organic selection.

Lastly, you’ll need to carve out a little time in the morning or evening to blend your creations and for slicing the fruit.

You can mix large quantities of green smoothie at once to save time and store excess in the refrigerator in Mason jars or airtight bottles for later. Smoothies stay fresh for 24 to 48 hours, but are best consumed as soon as possible.

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There’s the Peachy Apple Green smoothie, made with peaches, apples, kale and organic orange juice, or the Berry Banana Green smoothie, packed with berries, banana, spinach and pomegranate juice.

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LIQUID gold Considering that 65 percent of the human body is water, and every internal system depends on water to function properly, staying hydrated should be a priority.

Because we lose water throughout the day, it’s imperative to replenish in order to maintain a healthy operating system.

The Mayo Clinic reports that the amount of water needed “depends on your health, how active you are and where you live.”

The Institute of Medicine suggests men drink 13 cups a day, while women drink nine cups. This daily minimum helps in many different ways—to distribute nutrients and oxygen to cells, regulate temperature, keep tissues and joints lubricated and flush out toxins or infections, which lessens the burden for the kidney and liver—just to name a few.

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The Bellevue Club offers a variety of wellness programs, classes and seminars. From personal training to nutrition to naturopathic services, we have experts who can help you realize whole body wellness.

The Club’s Your Body Your Life program can help you find the track you need. If you think it might be for you, give us a call at 425.688.3461 or email wellness@bellevueclub.com for more information.

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D d On the other hand, a lack of water leads to dehydration, which can be detrimental to your health. Even a minor case can result in lower energy levels and a lack of motivation.

But water isn’t the only thing that contributes to hydration.

Food provides roughly 20 percent of your total water intake. And it doesn’t stop there. The Mayo Clinic says that milk, juice, coffee, tea and even beer or wine can help you stay hydrated; however, these should not be the majority of your liquids for the day, as fun as that sounds.

For athletes performing, training or expending a large amount of energy daily, there are much higher standards and requirements for hydration.

John Hill, the head track and field coach and head crosscountry coach at Bellevue High School, has been running since age 14. Before beginning his 19-year stint coaching at BHS, Hill ran at Washington State University, made NCAA All-American in Steeplechase in 1991, qualified at the Olympic Trials Men’s Marathon in 1996 and 2000 and finished his fastest marathon in 2 hours, 17 minutes 43 seconds.

As a highly successful runner and coach, Hill says, “It’s always time to hydrate.” Hill advises athletes to stay away from sodas or other carbonated drinks, but if water alone isn’t enough, he suggests Gatorade, Powerade, Nuun or other electrolyte-replacement products. If fluid replacements are still not enough, then black-style electrolyte chews will do the trick.

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Travel Class, space travel Aug. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ➼ FREE.

Kids’ Night Out: Crab Shack Aug. 16, 6-9 p.m. ➼ $33/child

Aquatics American red cross lifeguard training Aug. 26-30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. ➼ $170/member Supervised Swim Time Weekdays | 11-4 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.

Two hours maximum ➼ $9/child per hour

Taste Aug. Birthday Month in Polaris Begins Thursday, Aug. 1 Alleromb wine dinner in Polaris Aug. 29, five courses & five wines, 6:30-9:30 p.m., ➼ $125 Prime Rib Saturdays in Polaris Saturdays 5:30-10 p.m. ➼ $24.50

C l a s s i f i e d s Vacation Rentals

KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, kiahuna PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo.

Ocean/ lagoon/garden view. $210/night.

425.643.1805, ext. 14. www.kiahunapoipucondo.com.

Kihei, maui. Beach front 2 bedroom, 2 CANNON BEACH (arch cape). Exquisite oceanfront. Elegant and romantic 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, all new interiors with sweeping 180-degree views, stone fireplace, cherry, stainless, ceramic and quartz, with hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, DSL and hot tub.

N o s m o k i n g / p e t s . We e k l y m i n i m u m .

503.803.0370 or tunquelen@comcast.net.

F ou r seasons vi l l a , Kona , hawaii. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa at Hualalai Four Seasons. Ocean view, exquisitely furnished. All resort amenities included. Sandy, 2 0 6. 8 5 1 .4 8 1 0. w w w. h u a l a l a i f o u r seasons.com.

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SUN VALLEY. Prospector condos in Warm Springs for rent. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms; or 3 bedroom/3 bathrooms. Pool and tennis courts available. Call 1.800.303.5630.

s e rv i c e s

bathroom condominium. Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort.

425.653.7712.

Paris. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.

SUN VALLEY. Beautiful Wildflower condo.

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath plus loft, all with deck and mountain views. Sleeps 9. Close to SV Lodge, pools, tennis, golf, skiing. $450/night, $3,000/ week. Will consider trade of luxury condo in warm resort area. www.kloppenburg.net/sunvalley/sunvalley.html. Call 206.230.9363.

DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.

To place a classified ad call 688.3162, email allysonm@bellevueclub.com or visit www.bcreflections.com/classifieds *Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.

Ongoing Events For full lists of adult classes and events, pick up the latest copy of the Bellevue Club Connector or visit www.bellevue club.com/fitness /BCconnector.pdf.

Aquatics FREE! Inflatable Obstacle Course, Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m., and Water Runner, Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m.

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Tuesdays

Blue Whales

Wine Flight Night in Polaris Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Discover new wines in Polaris. Choose from any three reds ➼ 2-ounce pours for $15 or any three whites ➼ 2-ounce pours for $10

Group Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons Masters/Adult Fitness Swimming M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m. or 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.

For information and reservations for any Aquatics program, call 425.688.3223.

Tennis

Recreation

Adult Group Lessons

FREE! Round-Robin Squash Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Junior Group Lessons

Private Dance Lessons (all ages)

Ladies’ Flights

Mixed Doubles Night

Private Basketball Lessons (6+) Karate Club (7+)

Junior Tennis Team

Kids’ Night Out (3-10) Racquetball & Squash Ladders To receive your invite, email recreation@ bellevueclub.com.

Summer Session Classes, camps & programs For full information, visit www. bellevueclub.com/youth.

Cosmos Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close. Saturdays, open-close Hat Trick Splash Special in Splash Daily, 11 a.m.-close Three small plates for ➼ $20 Sunday Family Fun Night Sundays, 4-9 p.m.

Half-price wine and beer by the glass, half-price kids’ meal when eating with a parent.

Men’s Night Ladies’ Night

Music Lessons (9+)

Taste

Junior USTA Program

Fitness

Optimus Prime in Splash Thursdays, 5 p.m. until gone Slow-roasted prime rib (9 ounces) ➼ $24 There’s even a smaller petite cut for the kiddos, ➼ $10

See a Group Personal Training or GPX schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.

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Before Camp Care After Camp Care Teenie Tennis Art Camp for 3 - 6 Year Olds Explore with Me: Science Camp Kids’ Camp Kids’ Camp Lunch Mini-Sports Camp Princess for a Week Camp Super Hero for a Week Camp Group Swim Lessons - AM Cheer Camp for 4 - 6 Year Olds Basketball Camp All-Sports Camp Afternoon All-Sports Camp Afternoon Basketball Camp NW Doubledutch Camp Soccer Camp Swim Camp Art Camp Lego Builders Camp Lego Builders Camp Blue Whales Karate Camp Jr. Tennis Camp Squash Camp for Youth Youth Wellness Camp Cheer Camp Craft Camp Music Camp Basketball Camp Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Triathlon Sports Int/Adv Basketball Camp Hip Hop Camp Summer Junior Tennis Team Water- Ski/Wakeboard Lessons Junior Instructors

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New Movie Releases to Escape Reality

Summer is always packed with great films, from epic adventures to documentaries to intense action flicks. Cool down with these picks, coming soon to a theater near you.

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“The To Do List,” July 26 This comedy has a full cast of heavy hitters: Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader, Rachel Bilson, Andy Samberg, Donald Glover and Connie Britton among them. Set in the ‘90s, one woman must enlist the help of her eccentric friends to get through the list of activities she missed out on in high school.

“Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” Aug. 7

The much-anticipated sequel to “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” sends Percy and his demigod friends on an adventure to retrieve the Golden Fleece—the only thing that can save their crumbling safe haven.

“Ain’t Them Bodies Saints,” Aug. 16 This film received the U.S. Dramatic Cinematography Award at 2013’s Sundance

Film Festival. Set in Texas hill country in the 1970s, the story follows an outlaw, his wife and a local sheriff who finds himself caught in the couple’s drama. Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara and Ben Foster star, respectively.

“Salinger,” Sept. 6 This documentary focuses on the famed author known for his hermit tendencies, J.D. Salinger. It includes interviews from colleagues and various actors, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Martin Sheen and Robert Towne.

“Rush,” Sept. 20 Another Hemsworth, this time Chris, pairs up with Daniel Brühl to portray legendary Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Set in the ‘70s, the rivalry is biographical. The men are opposites, except in their common talent; but when a crash nearly takes Lauda’s life in the 1976 German Grand Prix, Hunt begins to understand the other man’s dedication to the sport, differing from his own careless, immature ways.

“Prisoners,” Sept. 20 Two families gather for a Thanksgiving dinner that ends in terror when the families’ youngest daughters go missing. When the girls are declared kidnapped, one father (Hugh Jackman) decides to work on his own while the detective (Jake Gyllenhaal) tries to play by the book. It’s a race against time, and a desperate push to get the prime suspect to talk.

“The Family,” Sept. 20 Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer and Dianna Agron star in this dramatic thriller about a notorious mafia family getting relocated to Normandy, France, under the witness protection program.

Things get a bit hairy as they fail to ditch their old habits.

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