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Beat the winter blues

A little creativity and a dash of adventurous spirit can brighten gray winter days

Body by Zerona Take off what diet and exercise won’t

Gentle Dental Care A beautiful smile makes a big difference

CURVES OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY Diet, exercise and motivation » Page 6

BODY BY ZERONA Our clients are easily losing inches » Page 8

THE JAEGER FIRM Wedding bells? Get off to a smooth start » Page 10

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Health & Finess

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Dental Care

Mind • Body • Spirit

Teeth • Gums

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At Home

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Local Business

Kitchen countertops

Beauty and cosmetics • Legal services • Olive oils

Tip of the Month: Linda Ipp of Baptist Home Communities in Covington, Ky., provides tips to help you determine if your loved one may be ready for assisted living, Page 12

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he holidays are over, the kids are back in school, the weatherman is predicting snow, and suddenly, you’re staring down a long, cold and lonely winter. We can’t do anything about the weather, but these tips can help you get through the next three months without therapy.

The first step to beating the winter blues is understanding and accepting them. It’s natural to feel let down after the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season has passed. It’s normal to be lessthan-enthused about the idea of longer nights and the threat of severe weather.

Here are some easy ways to keep those doldrums at bay until spring:

» Shop local. No need to brave the malls; your neighborhood boasts lots of unique stores and boutiques offering all kinds of things for every need, often within walking distance. Plus, shopping local keeps the money right here in our community. » Have a cup of coffee. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s nice to take time out and linger over a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and watch the world go by from a seat in your neighborhood coffee shop. They’re often a hub of activity in the community, so you are likely to run into friends there, either ones you know or ones you don’t yet know.

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Editor’s note Three weeks into January and two harbingers of spring already are on the horizon.

I grew up next door to a family that every year, in the dead of winter, tucked gifts into the trunk, piled into the car and headed to family in a neighboring state to celebrate Groundhog Day. Two weeks later, it’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re more than halfway to the spring equinox.

As good as this sounds, why let the longing for spring trump the joys of winter? Who can resist the marvel of a new snowfall? Or the fun of bundling the kids up and unabashedly sledding down the nearest slope, all the while keeping the prize of hot chocolate in sight?

Best of all, winter’s cold temps and abbreviated daylight hours are nature’s call to regroup inside with family and friends. But as sure as spring follows winter, before long we’re all looking for ways to cure cabin fever, which is what this issue of Creative Living is all about.

Plan a visit to a Creative Living advertiser today. Just like snowflakes, no two are alike.

Happy reading.

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An estimated 40 million Americans snore.

But while snoring can be disruptive to your or your partner’s sleep, it is often a symptom of a life-threatening condition called sleep apnea, where the airway collapses during sleep and causes the person to stop breathing and awaken with a gasp multiple times per hour. Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to excessive fatigue, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and even death.

Left untreated, sleep apnea can shorten your lifespan by up to 18 years. Traditionally, obstructive sleep apnea has been treated with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine. But often patients cannot tolerate a CPAP because of the masks, hoses, noise and inconvenience.

At the Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment Center, Dr. Kitzmiller and his wife, Lori, offer complimentary consultations to help snoring and sleep apnea patients with proper diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. If appropriate, Dr. Kitzmiller will provide the patient with Oral Appliance Therapy. An Oral Appliance is an FDA-approved CPAP-alternative that fits over your teeth and holds the lower jaw forward, keeping your airway from collapsing while you sleep.

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High-tech meets high-touch at Schussler Dentistry

Schussler Dentistry provides all the dental care a busy family will need. The staff urges parents to visit as soon as their children get their first teeth. PHOTO BY DEBBIE MAGGARD

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If your idea of the dentist is a kindly, grayhaired gentleman in a dusty office, prepare to be surprised. Because from the first time you step into Schussler Dentistry, it’s easy to see this is no old-fashioned experience.

“We are a totally paperless practice,” said Tiffany BullerSchussler, DDS. “That means from the time you check in to the time we take an X-ray to the time we make your next appointment, it’s all digital.”

But the high-tech approach doesn’t take away from the caring and concern that she and Megan Weisenberger, DMD, and the rest of the staff provide to every patient. The fullservice practice specializes in caring for all members of your family, from the kids up to the parents and grandparents.

Schussler Dentistry provides all the dental care a busy family will need, including cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals and restoring dental implants. According to Dr. Buller-Schussler: “We provide oral diagnosis, health and wellness and restoration of the mouth to a healthy state.”

February is national Children’s Dental Health Month, and Dr. Buller-Schussler is using this event to make

everyone aware of the importance of dental care for children, regardless of age. “Parents need to bring their children in as soon as they get their first teeth,” explained Dr. Buller-Schussler. “Baby teeth help function as space holders for permanent teeth and any early problems can affect them later in life.”

For their youngest patients, Schussler Dentistry takes the time to make them feel comfortable and explain everything they’re doing in kid-friendly terms. And if that doesn’t work, they can supply “happy gas” (nitrous oxide) for an anxiety-free visit.

Schussler Dentistry is located in Hebron, Ky., at 1960 North Bend Road, Suite A. They have office hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and evening and weekend appointments are available for busy working parents and children in school.

Call 859-653-0525 to make your appointment, or visit them at www.schusslerdentistry .com for more information. Schussler Dentistry accepts most preferred provider insurance plans.

During Children’s Dental Health Month and anytime, Schussler Dentistry is waiting to serve you.

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New kitchen countertops are in your future There are a number of reasons a homeowner might consider remodeling the kitchen and replacing thecountertops. Many people replace outdated laminate countertops in the hopes of giving their home the competitive edge to sell quickly. Others make over the kitchen in a home that they have just purchased to better suit their own tastes. Still others simply update kitchen countertops to more current styles.

No matter what the reason for replacing your current countertops, you are faced with a daunting task of choosing between many types of surfaces in a myriad of colors, textures and styles. Excellence By Nature is

your locally owned and operated countertop company with an experienced and knowledgeable staff that offer a wealth of knowledge and ideas. While thecountertop focus and specialty is granite, Excellence By Nature also offers solid surfaces, including Corian, several quartz brands, laminate and tile as options.

Choosing your particular granite color from a sample is acceptable, but selecting the specific slab that will be used for your project is an absolute MUST. Due to granite’s natural properties, each slab is unique and you will want to be able to select the exact slab that will be used for your countertops. Convenient-

ly located 5 minutes from Florence Mall and 15 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Excellence

By Nature keeps a wide selection of granite slabs in stock right on the premises. Our store is at 9250 Brookfield Court, Suite 400.

Although replacing kitchen countertops with granite is one of the most popular remodeling projects, there are a multitude of other uses for this versatile stone. Excellence By Nature maintains a large supply of granite remnants that can be purchased at discounted rates and used for bathroom vanity countertops, shower curbs and shelves, fireplaces, floor accents, wall caps and furniture

tops. Granite offers a natural beauty that can’t be duplicated by any man-made surface available on the market today.

It has been proven that granite countertops will draw more appeal when it’s time to sell your home.

Many granite companies, including local bigbox stores and many national chains, subcontract the template, fabrication or installation of granite and other types of countertops. At Excellence By Nature, each granite countertop is templated, fabricated and installed by its specialized crew of experts in the field. Keeping all of this work in-house allows us to maintain a high level of quality con-

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“For many women, managing the simple logistics of sticking to a diet and exercise plan is what defeats them,” says Becky Ostendorf, Ft. Thomas Curves owner.

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That’s why our new Curves Complete program provides a foolproof plan for dealing with all of these diet challenges, and helps keep women on track for success.”

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“Personal coaching is the heart of the program,” said Pam Westerman, owner of Curves in Florence and Independence. “All Curves Complete participants receive a Health Assessment and a 15-minute, personalized, weekly coaching session with a certified Curves Coach that includes a weigh-in, progress assessment, goal review and monthly body measurements to track results. That extra accountability is very motivating, and the coaches help you develop simple, practical strategies for getting and staying on track.”

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packages: a $50 express (mani-pedi) or $100 luxury (mani-pedi). In addition, the studio offers its popular “wedding toes,” a French manicure that includes Swarovski crystals between pink and white acrylics.

The bridal party is encouraged to bring their dresses or other accessories to match jewelry for the occasion. Boutique jewelry designer, Barbara Pope, can help you select from the store’s display of pearls, sterling silver and Swarovski crystal. Barb also will custom-make pieces – such as trendy woven designs – from existing jewelry or from scratch. “We make the

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The Nail Studio is at 566 Buttermilk Pike in the Buttermilk Shops next to Bonefish Grill and the Cork ’n’ Bottle.

Salon and boutique hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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For more information about the studio or to book a Wedding Wednesday, call 859816-8900. For questions about the jewelry boutique, ask for Barbara.

“Mani-pedis make great gifts for the bridal party, as do keepsakes such as necklaces, earrings and bracelets,” Deller said.

“It’s a wonderful way to treat the wedding party to something special.”

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» Work it. Join a local fitness center to help rev up your energy level and take off any excess holiday weight you may have picked up. » Lighten up. Try to spend more time outdoors during the daylight hours. and turn on lots of lighting indoors to help illuminate your spirits. » Volunteer. There are lots of volunteer opportunities right in your own community. Schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, even a veternarian’s office all need volunteers this time of year. » Treat yourself. Visit a spa, get a massage, have a mani-pedi – you deserve it. » Seize the day. Go for a walk in the snow. Shovel a neighbor’s walk.

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A beautiful smile makes a big difference The holidays are over and the New Year is upon us. The shopping is done, packages are opened and the gift-giving is over – at least for 2011. Why not make a resolution to prioritize your health in 2012?

Now is the perfect time to focus on your dental needs and overall oral health.

Whether you are in an emergency situation or want the smile of your dreams, Gentle Dental Care is the office for you.

The staff provides TLC from your first phone call, a hot beverage when you walk in, and makes sure all of your questions are answered before you leave. There is not one reason to put off picking up the phone and setting up an appointment today.

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when I saw Dr. Dallmann she would yell at me for the state of my mouth, but she did not. She was kind and understanding, as was the whole staff. Brenda helped me set up a payment plan and I am now scheduled for my first sedation. I look forward to waking to a beautiful and healthy smile. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.

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Sharon Braboy started sessions with a personal trainer at Bodies of Empowerment to lose weight. She finds the staff supportive, enthusiastic and eager to share their expertise. PROVIDED

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vendor contracts for the date of the wedding and reception; 2. Review rental/lease agreements before entered into with a landlord for that new apartment; 3. Assist or review documents preparing for the closing on a new home; 4. Help the bride change her name and notify all necessary parties and governmental agencies; 5. If you want to own property jointly after you’re married, you may need to change how already-owned property is titled. We can help; 6. Consider whether a prenuptial agreement is appropriate for your relationship; 7. Prepare or update a Last Will and Testament or Trust; 8. Assist in the passport process, if one is needed for the honeymoon.

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Wade Halsey, owner of Flying Olive, bottles oils and vinegar for shoppers who taste-test and choose their own products. PHOTO

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hold the flavor. During the last couple minutes add dark chocolate balsamic vinegar for a

scrumptious glaze.”

Halsey carries 13 different flavored balsamic vinegars. Shoppers can taste-test and when they find something they like, Halsey bottles it for them in a 200-mL or 375 mL bottle. Prices range from $15.25 to $16.25 for most 375 mL, but a few specialty oils, such as white truffle oil, cost more.

Flying Olive is at 2220 Grandview Drive. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The store is closed Sundays. Call 859-360-7099 for more information or visit www.flyingolive.com.

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What are the requirements for olive oil to be classified as extra-virgin? Wade Halsey knows the answers. Halsey is the owner of Flying Olive in Fort Mitchell, Ky., and carries 21 varieties of extra-virgin olive oil at his shop.

“To be classified as extra-virgin, the oil must be first cold-pressed,” Halsey said. First press is the oil produced from a batch of crushed olives the first time the pulp is pressed at a temperature below 80 degrees, explains Halsey. “In addition, there are the requirements that the oil cannot have more than eight-tenths of one percent acidity, and the olives must be crushed within 24 hours of harvest,” Halsey said. More oil can be extracted after the first pressing but requires other methods to extract the oil from the crush, such as increased heat or chemical processing. Hence, the oil does not qualify for classification as extravirgin. If the olive oil does not say extra-virgin on the bottle label, then it isn’t extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), says Halsey.

For those who are new to the wonderful flavors of olive oil on salads, pasta, fish and many other dishes, Halsey recommends a couple of his favorites. “A 50/50 pairing of blood orange extra-virgin oil with either cranberry pear balsamic vinegar or Sicilian lemon balsamic vinegar makes a tasty salad,” he said. Another favorite is salmon sautéed in blood orange extra-virgin oil, taking care not to cook over 350 degrees, to

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Creative Living Tip of the Month Is your loved one ready for assisted living?

It’s easy to overlook signs of decline in an older parent and difficult to admit and discuss when the hints start to surface. Linda Ipp, director of housing for Baptist Life Communities, suggests some questions to ask yourself to help you determine if your loved

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erment is to instill training methods and health habits that work to create permanent lifestyle changes.

Melching said a six- to eight-month program is the average for customers, “enough time to become situated, and

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one may be ready for assisted living: » Has your parent stopped cooking or uses the microwave exclusively? Are you seeing no food or food go bad in the refrigerator? Is there a visible weight loss – loose-hanging clothes, for example? Proper nutrition is the key to healthy aging. » Does your parent wear the same clothes, perhaps with food stains – a sign that the steps to

the laundry have become unmanageable? » Is the house or yard not as tidy and clean as it used to be? This may be a sign that the day-to-day responsibilities may be too much. » Is your parent able to take medications correctly? Improperly taking medications can cause many health problems. » Is your parent turning down once-standing lunch or dinner dates

with friends, masking a hearing problem or the fear of getting lost, or it’s too difficult to walk?

“The worst-case scenario is to get the news at a loved one’s discharge from the hospital that he or she needs additional care, that, for various reasons you cannot adequately provide and must scramble to find a facility that is a good fit,” Ipp said. It is wise to have “the discussion” about the future now.

on the road to sustaining a healthy lifestyle or fitness habit.”

Client Sharon Braboy of Florence is on her way to a healthier lifestyle! “The workouts are tough but fun and I feel so much better afterward. They really get my day started well and I look forward to them,” she said.

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twice weekly sessions in November and is “very happy with my progress so far.” She adds, “Nate, the owner, and the staff are knowledgeable when it comes to exercise and nutrition and very willing to share that knowledge. My trainer, Katie, is positive and enthusiastic and makes training fun. I would encourage anyone look-

ing to get in shape for the New Year to give them a call.”

Call 859-578-4500 to schedule a free consultation, or to learn about a fitness program that fits your goals. Bodies of Empowerment is at 929 Dudley Road in Edgewood, Ky. For more information you can also visit www.Bodiesof Empowerment.com.

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chaos of the holidays are over and that allows homeowners to take their time to focus on the project and enjoy the process,” Hoff says. “The weather typically doesn’t lend itself to working on projects outside, so it’s a great time to focus on the indoor remodeling projects for your home.”

Whether you are remodeling for resale or for you, now is a great time to tackle that kitchen countertop replacement. At Excellence By Nature, you will receive the personalized, hands-on customer service that you deserve. You’ve waited long enough for your dream kitchen.

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Baptist Towers’ foundation is rooted in quality, caring Baptist Towers, located at 800 Highland Ave. in Covington, Ky., has a sturdy foundation rooted in two distinct yet interwoven philosophies: quality and caring.

Baptist Towers contains both independentliving units and personal care in one building. The studio and onebedroom apartments include housekeeping services and meals available in the dining area.

There’s also a fulltime activities director

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on staff and a variety of outings planned throughout the month.

Also available are barber and beauty shop services and a store staffed by a community pharmacy.

The personal care areas provide a friendly, 24-hour staff that offers more personal assistance, based on various needs of the residents.

Baptist Towers is decorated in a charming Victorian style. An open chapel on the second floor and the Baptist Chaplain Program serve

residents’ spiritual care needs. Religious services are regularly scheduled.

Baptist Towers is operated through Baptist Life Communities, a ministry of Northern Kentucky Baptists whose mission is using the ministry of Jesus as their model, providing quality-of-life options to assist adults 55 and over to remain fulfilled by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

For more information call 859-491-3800. Or visit www.blcnky.com.

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