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Welcome to the September issue.

Here’s hoping that you have started to settle into the swing of another school year. The morning routine that was so tough to navigate the first couple of weeks should be easier now that a bit of time has passed.

September is the month where festivals, fairs, art crawls, and community theaters begin to kick off the fall season.

Check the local calendar for dates and times of events in your area. It’s an interesting time, the weather is still hot but the promise of autumn awaits.

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LIVING Mailing Address - P.O. Box 57 Harmony, NC 28634 (704) 546-5511 E-mail - HickoryLiving@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kristie Darling • Meredith Collins Kathy Wheeler • Lauren Davidson

We also want to pause to reflect on those who lost their lives seventeen years ago in the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Their legacies live on, along with those heroes who fought to help and rescue in the midst of calamity. May we always remember.

Until next month, enjoy the last of these warm summer evenings, and thank you for reading the September issue of Hickory Living Magazine!

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Simple Changes for a New Room Design

By Kathy Wheeler

Fall is a perfect time to look at the rooms in your home and prepare for the winter months ahead. Maybe it’s been ten years since you've updated your décor and you're tired of what you see. Maybe you have collected more accessories than you need in an attempt to update the space. In addition, you may have added to the list of functions a room serves, and the room seems to have shrunk; the walls are closing in. You have very little time, a small budget, and moving is not an option.

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Clean. Before spending additional money on redecorating, pay someone to help you clean. Pull all of the accessories out of your room and off your walls. Give them a good cleaning.

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clean windows will make the room seem larger and brighter immediately!

Step back and take a fresh look. With all the accessories gone and the room freshly cleaned, does it appear much larger? I bet it does!

Furniture. Do you have too much? Is there a piece that is blocking the flow of the room? If so, remove it. Rearrange furniture based on the different functions the room serves, compartmentalizing each function.

Lighting. Do you have enough lighting for each task that is performed in the room? Consider using lamps from other rooms or purchase more functional lighting. Clean or replace dusty lamp shades.

Layers. Rugs, window treatments, pillows, and throws can add color,

warmth, and texture while serving important purposes. However, avoid adding items that you don’t intend to use.

In other words, don’t load a sofa full of pillows that you have to remove before you can sit on it.

Personalize and accessorize. Be very strategic about which accessories you bring back into the room. Only add the items that you adore, and don’t fill up every space. Try grouping similar items like pictures and pottery. Leave empty spaces where your eye can rest. If you have a hard time choosing, consider whether the item can serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one.

Once you have completed the above tasks, you may find that everything you needed to update your space was there the whole time. A well-designed room will be comfortable, beautiful, AND functional, and will be visited often.

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By Kristie Darling

“I get asked all the time, ‘What do you do at Physician’s Plan?’” Shaffney Beaver told me as she gave me a tour. “It’s really simple. Weight loss is where we start, and a one-to-one approach is why this works. We pride ourselves on our success stories.”

There are several components to the Plan, and they are easy to understand and follow, so you can achieve the results you want. Support, information, and guidance come together here.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS A health history, an assessment of health issues, and measurements of body composition, blood pressure, medications, height, weight, and age are done to ensure that your plan works best for you. One-to-one counseling follows, with the plan clearly explained, including protein, nutrient and calorie ranges, limited foods, and a plan—very important. “We explain everything we recommend and why we’re asking you to do this or that,” Shaffney continued. “We provide guidelines on grocery shopping, understanding nutritional labels, mak-

ing good choices, menu ideas, recipes, supplements, and the convenient snacks, shakes, and meals we carry, although it certainly isn’t necessary to purchase any of our products. Buying all your own food works very well.”

Your counselor will recommend you keep a journal. You won’t know what’s going on if you don’t write it down, and your counselor surely won’t have a clue. You want her to know your eating habits and challenges, so she can give good advice and support focused on you. Your counselor will also know a bit about your lifestyle. She can help motivate you to make your way through vacations, holidays, birthdays, business lunches, getting all your hungry kids to all their activities every day, or whatever it is that you consider obstacles. For instance, some people just aren’t breakfast people, but if they knew how important that first meal can be throughout the day, they might give it a try and discover a new tool for keeping on track. Some people think their favorite snack works great for weight loss, only to discover through nutritional counseling that it really doesn’t—they will likely do better

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is on the same page, you’ll begin by talking with a counselor and together find out what’s going on—why you made an appointment, what you’ve tried before, what you struggle with, what your goals are. Counselors at Physician’s Plan listen and ask the right questions—are you on a timeline for an upcoming wedding, vacation, or high school reunion? Do you have health issues that could be resolved or improved by losing weight? Are you just sick and tired of being sick and tired? This conversation sets the basis for your personal plan going forward.

limiting that snack or giving it up. The value of counseling, journaling, and taking advantage of all that’s offered at Physician’s Plan can’t be overstated.

PERKS OF THE PROGRAM It is so important to have a full-time partner on your journey. You and your counselor might choose to begin with the six-day jump start plan for quick, safe results. Unlimited nutritional counseling and weekly weigh-ins are offered—included with your plan at no additional cost, and weigh-ins don’t

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On the cover–Front row–Sally Annas, medical esthetican; Shaffney Beaver, clinical director; Kelly Mercer, medical esthetican Back Row–Jill Cline, clinical coordinator; Kelsey Stodden, clinical assistant; Thaedra Robinson, clinical assistant (Photo by Shane Greene Photography) Opposite page–Nutritional coaches Thaedra, Shaffney, Kelsey, and Jill offer a variety of over 200 products in their health food market!

Pictured, left–Before and after of Summer Warren, a former patient who lost 28 pounds! • Above–Shaffney Beaver, clinical director and certified nutritional counselor, is celebrating eight years with Physician’s Plan.

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Photos–Left, top to bottom: • Ashley lost 77 pounds with the help of Physician’s Plan.

• Dr. Chris DiOrio, medical director, is shown counseling patient Kim Bellah. Kim has lost over 30 pounds.

(Photos above provided by Physician’s Plan) • The staff love celebrating patients’ success!

• Jill Cline, former patient and lead coordinator, has lost over 80 pounds.

(Photos above by Shane Greene Photography) need an appointment. In fact, walk-ins are welcome at Physician’s Plan. Delicious nutritional snacks, bars, and shakes that are low carb, low sugar, and high protein are readily available, if you’d like to supplement your pantry and the everyday foods you enjoy. “We let you sample our snacks and bars so you know it’s something you like,” Shaffney explained. “Our food options really help some patients who struggle with sweets or salty snack cravings keep to the plan.”

And, along with top-quality vitamins and supplements, Lipotropic Vitamin B-12 injections are offered. These injections contain vitamin B-12, B complex, and three lipotropic ingredients, all naturally found in your body. These are fat burners with many benefits when working on weight loss.

They reduce fat storage, increase metabolism, reduce appetite, and your energy level goes up—what more could you want?

Monthly specials, earning points, and special pricing round out your perks. Combined with the Physician’s Plan, you are good to go!

Physician’s Plan Weight Loss + Wellness is supervised by Dr. Christopher DiOrio, DO. He oversees the program at the seven Physician’s Plan locations—Hickory and Huntersville in North Carolina and five in South Carolina. Kim Uyak is director of operations. She is a certified nutritional counselor and has been with Physician’s Plan since its inception. “Seeing how many people we have helped is absolutely incredible,” she shared. “I believe in what we do, how we do it, and how important it is for our patients to achieve a healthier lifestyle for a better tomorrow.”

There are no contracts, there’s no added cost for counseling, and your visit can be a convenient in and out, or you can spend the time you need with your counselor to get your questions answered—whatever you need. “Our biggest losers might get close to 15 or 20 pounds a month…most lose about two to three pounds a week,” Shaffney continued. “We give 14

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you the tools you need to safely reach your goal, and we’re here for you while you’re making important changes to improve your looks and health, even after you reach your weight goal.”

SPA SERVICES, TOO! “Sometimes, when you’re losing weight and exercising more—making physical changes—you might need a lift, some rejuvenation to go along with the new you,” Jill Cline, clinical coordinator told me. “Our medical aestheticians, Sally Annas and Kelly Mercer, are experienced, friendly, and fun to work with. We offer spa treatments and medical-grade products that will make you look and feel like new.”

After weight loss, Botox or Xeomin and fillers like Juvéderm or Radiesse can create a more youthful look to your face by diminishing wrinkles, frown lines, crow’s feet, and adding volume to plump your lips. Your cheeks, chin, and eyelashes can all be enhanced with top quality products like Voluma, Kybella, and Latisse. In addition to these aesthetic services for facial rejuvenation, Physician’s Plan offers several skin care treatments and product lines that you will love. Treat yourself to one of several types of facials—your aesthetician can recommend what will treat your concerns and complement your skin condition and type. And, if you’ve never had a facial before, I can attest to the wonderful state of relaxation that comes with it. You’ll look and feel great!

Laser treatments are non-invasive, affordable, and they fight the effects of aging, leaving you smoother and more radiant.

Obagi Medical and Skin Medica skin care products are among the very best to reduce age spots, discoloration, and rough skin. Chemical peels, waxing, microneedling, and dermaplaning are offered. There’s more information and pricing on the website, www.physiciansplan.com, helpful for newbies who want to know how this all works.

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Left–Owners of Jenkins Funeral Home–Ben Jenkins, Lori CooperJenkins, and Carl Jenkins Opposite page, left to right Pet cremation specialists Linda Cooper and Ellen Phillips showcase the Family Pet Cremation banner.

• Aftercare Coordinators Kim Pugh and Amanda Ward greet guests at a visitation in the Celebration Center. Jeannine Glaze welcomes visitors with full color, personalized bulletins. • Pete Hager and Aaron Causby adjust a cremation memorial bench in the new Cremation Garden at Jenkins Cemetery behind the funeral home.

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Jenkins Funeral Home understands that cost is important to families burying a loved one. They strive to provide affordable cost options for varying needs.

Many people are choosing cremations now for multiple reasons. “When we compare market share reports for all firms over a period of time, we do more cremations than the other funeral homes in our area,” Carl Jenkins, owner and manager, said. “The number of cremations is increasing, and the percentage in Catawba County is now up to around 45 to 50%.” The percentage of cremations at Jenkins Funeral Home is around 18

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60%. “Cost is a big factor for people,” Carl continued. “We try and save people money. Our cremations start at $795.”

One thing many people may not be aware of is that Jenkins Funeral Home offers a full ceremony celebration for cremations, as well. They have a ceremonial casket that can be used to have the body at the visitation and funeral service. “The funeral service component can be done with either cremation or burial,” Carl said. “People often misunderstand this.”

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Jenkins Funeral Home is a full-service provider for whatever a family would want. Their compassionate team has made serving families during the difficult time of grief not only their job but their life’s passion. Carl and Lori Jenkins have watched their son, Ben, grow up around the funeral business.

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The Jenkins Funeral Home location has several venues within their 15,000 square feet to meet customer needs. “We have everything a family would want, including a chapel, a gathering center, a cremation garden, and an outdoor pavilion,” Carl said.

come there,” Carl said. “Around 15 to 20% of our business already comes from that area, and it would be beneficial to have a location closer to those families.” This expansion will provide two locations just 15 minutes apart to better serve all clients.

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Spread puree evenly over pizza crust. Spoon remaining drained beans over puree. Sprinkle with bacon, bell pepper and cheese.

Bake as directed on pizza crust package until heated through and cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Serve with avocado and sour cream, if desired.

1 ½ 1 ½

2 10 10 1

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Spread ¼ cup of cheese evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange five green onions (do not chop) on each; press lightly into cheese. Place five slices of roast beef on each tortilla to cover green onions then sprinkle beet mixture evenly over beef.

Roll up tortillas in parallel direction of green onions. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.

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