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Many of my clients underestimate the amount of stress a construction project may cause, especially for those who have no option but to stay in their home during the process.

Before you undertake a remodeling project, I urge you to educate yourself on the process. Following are a few common home projects and some of the things required for each one.

Whole house painting. This can be very rewarding and perhaps the most common of all remodeling projects.

However, before you hire that painter, keep in mind that this process can be very invasive. All artwork must come off the walls, furniture must be moved to the center of each room, light fixtures should be removed, and floors and furniture will be tarped off. As well, windows and doors may be taped over (if they are spraying), and the air may be fairly toxic for a few days. Ask your painter how long the process will take and ensure that they can be at your house for the time it takes to

Bathroom tile. This is one category that truly depends on the professionalism of your installer. Removing old tile is best done by a professional, as they will be able to remove the old tile with minimal damage to the subfloor or walls behind. I can’t stress enough the importance of appropriate waterproofing in showers and wet areas. If your installer is good, he will be able to save you a lot of headache down the road in good prep, waterproofing and overall tidiness. But, keep in mind, they will need access to water for their tile saw and a relatively enclosed, preferably heated, space for cutting. Oftentimes, a garage is perfect, but not during the colder winter months!

In next month’s article, we will continue the list of projects, so stay tuned and have a happy new year!

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New flooring. This is one of my favorite changes to any home, and there are some wonderful options out there.

LVP (luxury vinyl plank) for example, comes in many colors and subtypes and boasts a fairly easy installation process. An entire home can be installed in LVP in less than a week if you are dealing with experienced flooring installers. Opposite this product on the spectrum of installation would be sand and finish hardwood. This is an amazing look that truly sets your home apart, but it can be very time-consuming. First the wood is installed, then sanded, then layers of product are applied in coats.

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03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 JANUARY ISN’T ALWAYS THE BEST MONTH FOR GETTING KIDS to be active. It’s cold and dark, and going outside isn’t always the most fun—unless you’re going up to the mountain, of course. The Friday night Junior Race Series is a great way to introduce young kids to ski racing. It includes professional timing, coaches and a lot of fun.

The series is put on by Independent Racing, a local nonprofit whose coaches volunteer their time for instruction and can also provide the necessary equipment for those new to skiing or those who might not be able to afford it. The goal of the Friday night race series is to provide a lowcost opportunity for both new and experienced racers. It also gives kids an opportunity to meet others with similar interests and get them excited about the fun of racing down the slopes.

The first session is on Friday, January 3, during which racers will receive instruction from coaches and get to practice on the race course. Once they get somewhat comfortable on

the snow, each participant will shoot down the course for two timed official NASTAR runs, which they can then hope to beat in subsequent sessions.

Then, each Friday night in January, racers meet at 5:30 to continue to try and beat their previous time, taking two more NASTAR runs each week. Racers are separated into teams, and it’s OK if you can’t make every session.

Cost is $35 for those who have a NASTAR season pass or $45 for those who do not. Participants also received a T-shirt and an ice cream party, as well as a chance at some great prizes.

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2020 WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE: HEALTHY FARMS JANUARY 25 8am to 3pm | UI Extension, Boundary County Call 208.267.3235 to reserve your spot Cultivate your self-care and mindful decision-making tools during stressful times! “Healthy Farms” is the theme for the eighth annual Women in Agriculture Conference, which takes place Saturday, January 25, 8am to 3pm, at UI Extension, Boundary County.

Experience an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. In addition, there will be a speaker who will teach you how to use mindfulness to change your brain for the good! Registration to attend the conference is $35 per person. To reserve your spot and for additional information and online registration details, call 208.267.3235.

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t’s commonly thought we collect our microbiome while we are being born. There is some truth to this since during childbirth, and within seconds of being in the world, we get exposed to bacteria.

But researchers have discovered that the bacteria in infants’ early stools do not match the same species that would have been collected while going through the birth canal.

Estimates vary, but we could have just as many, if not more, bacteria in our body than the number of cells we have. This would mean there are about 150 million genes from bacteria residing in our gut, mostly in the colon—150 times more than our own DNA. Whatever the numbers are, bacteria play an important role in digesting what we eat.

The bacteria in our gut help break down carbohydrates, especially fruits and vegetables, which our body typically has a hard time digesting. We would not be able to break down much fiber without specialized bacteria. They can break down proteins and produce nutrients our body needs, like vitamins B and K, as well as butyrate.

So where does our gut microbiome originate? One study found that bacteria actually inhabit the placenta and amniotic fluid, typically thought to be sterile, and thus may begin to populate our digestive tract even before we are born. They concluded that these bacteria are more representative of what is in our mouths than the birth canal.

Whether a baby was delivered via cesarean or not, the bacterial makeup was the same. This research tends to support other studies showing it may actually be the antibiotics given during a cesarean that affect a newborn’s microbiome more than the cesarean itself.

As we grow, we begin to take on additional bacteria from our environment and early foods.

While researchers go back and forth on the notion of the origin of our microbiome and whether the placenta is sterile or not, one thing remains solid: We have a lot of bacteria in our digestive system. About 3 to 6 pounds, this is trillions of bacteria, representing several thousand different species.

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In addition to helping break down large molecules of food into smaller ones, bacteria in our gut fight off outside invaders. They keep us both healthy and strong.

Some bacteria are more helpful at these activities than others. And the ones that stick around are the ones that affect us the most.

Bacteria can easily get pushed out of our digestive system. In order to survive they must attach themselves to the lining of our gut. From there they do a lot of the

work protecting and feeding us. They do this by taking up space so the bad guys don’t have a place to reside.

Feeding our gut bacteria the right foods is important to maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Most beneficial bacteria will thrive on vegetables and grains. Think nutrient-dense whole foods, and you’re good to go.

Micro-organisms that are problematic tend to thrive on particles that are small and sweet. This means anything made out of flour and sugar. Whether it is wheat, corn, rice, coconut or almond flour, small particle sizes leave detrimental bacteria with a lot of surface area to gorge on.

Blended or pressed drinks do the same thing, like juices and smoothies. Products trying to look like milk are typically thickened and sweetened. Just as much as harmful bacteria love small particles and sweet things, they love these thickeners even more.

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