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A child’s parents should first lead by example, providing a good example to your child is imperative. Even before your child gets their first tooth get in the habit of wiping out their mouth with a soft cloth. This will get them use to the idea of brushing their teeth, and it helps make their first dental visit much smoother.

Find a dental home by age one.

Thoroughly brush and floss children’s teeth at least once a day.

Try to avoid carbohydrate-rich foods because they rapidly breakdown into sugar. Consider getting sealants for your child’s teeth.

From left to right: Dr. John R. Liu, Dr. Donna J. Quinby and Dr. SallySue M. Lombardi

How to raise a cavity free child

reating good dental hygiene habits in children is one of the best things parents can do to ensure their child will have healthy teeth in adulthood. The dentists of Eastside Pediatric Dental Group (EPDG) have a few simple tips that will help your child achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles. “The state of their baby teeth is an indicator of what kind of oral health they’re going to have in their adult teeth,” said pediatric dentist John Liu of the Eastside Pediatric Dental Group in Issaquah.

“It’s almost similar to doing it to yourself.” As soon as your child shows interest in brushing their own teeth, let them try it, but always brush their teeth afterward to get what they missed. “As children get better, parents will notice, and have a good idea of when they can do it on their own,” Liu said.

A common age when children should be ready to brush their own teeth is age 6, but Liu tells parents, “A better marker is when your child can write in cursive. Writing in cursive is a good “A clean environment gauge that kids have the dexterity to move the brush in semi-circular motions and to for the teeth to come reach their back teeth.”

The first tip is simple - establish a dental home for your child by age one. A common question parents often ask is when should my child first see the dentist? Both the American Academy into will help children In addition to establishing a dental home of Pediatric Dentistry and the American grow up cavity free.” and good home care, your child should see Academy of Pediatrics recommend that a the dentist every six months for a cleaning child should see the dentist at the age of – Dr. John Liu and exam. one or 6 months after the first tooth has come into the mouth. During the first What makes the doctors of EPDG experts visit at EPDG they tailor the experience to the needs of your in their field? Along with dental school each of them completed child. Along with an examination they will also demonstrate two years of specialized education and training in order to become proper hygiene techniques and educate the parents on proper oral a pediatric dentist. Adding to this knowledge all of the dentists health. at EPDG are board certified. Becoming board certified is a very To help ensure that your child’s first visit to the dentist goes involved process where each dentist must first take a written exam smoothly parents should get into the routine of using a wet evaluating their knowledge of pediatric dentistry. This is then cloth to gently wipe out the child’s mouth after they are fed. followed by an onsite evaluation, where each dentist is observed By doing this from the beginning, your child will get into the at length while providing care to patients. Lastly, previous dental habit of brushing their teeth. “It will be nothing new to them work performed by each dentist is evaluated. Being a board when they visit the dentist for the first time,” stated Liu. “A clean certified dentist provides assurance to the public that each dentist environment for the teeth to come into will help children grow up has the knowledge and expertise to deliver quality dental care. cavity free,” added Liu. What steps should one take when looking for a pediatric dentist? The next things to do to help raise a cavity free child are Verify that your dentist is a member of the American Academy of thoroughly brush and floss their teeth at least once a day. In the Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). This ensures that your dentist trained beginning, parents should really be helping their child with the at an accredited university. Listen to the word of mouth of your brushing process, especially children under the age of four. A friends, neighbors, parenting groups, etc. This will help you find good method is to have them lay their head in parents’ laps while the right fit for your child. In addition, your child’s pediatrician or they brush their teeth. This method is comfortable for the child your own dentist are excellent sources for a referral. and makes it easier for parents to see into children’s mouths. Good dental hygiene begins at home before babies get their “Once the children get older than four, however, it’s better to first teeth. “If you don’t take care of a child’s mouth, the same stand them in front of a mirror and brush from behind,” Liu said, situations will pop up again with the permanent teeth,” Liu said.

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Find active things to do together as a family that you enjoy doing.

Always eat breakfast.

Healthy parents make for healthy kids.

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Get 30-60 minutes of activity in each day.

Find a workout partner so you’ll be more likely to stick to the program.

From left to right: Leslie Marie, Amber Owen, Nikki Brown and Megan Humphries

How to be active and healthy as a family

t’s no secret — when it comes to health and fitness, there’s strength in numbers. But getting an entire family on track isn’t always the easiest task.

want to know what’s going on in their lives.” Issaquah and Sammamish residents have two options when it comes to Columbia Athletic Clubs.

According to Nikki Brown, Fitness Director at Columbia Fitness-Sammamish, there are ways to simplify a group lifestyle change.

Columbia Fitness-Sammamish is located north of Safeway off of Northeast 8th Street. The Pine Lake Club is located behind QFC off of 228th Avenue Southeast.

“Find things that appeal to your family, that everybody will enjoy doing,” she said. Brown also noted that it’s important to implement healthier eating habits for everyone. “Your kids are getting healthy fuel for their school day and they’re able to focus better and have more sustained energy throughout the day,” she said. “It’s also important for parents to have more energy to provide a more active lifestyle for their kids.” Finally, Brown pointed out its not necessary to make all lifestyle changes at once — take small steps.

Both clubs feature top certified trainers and a nutritionist, but offer slightly different amenities. Sammamish is a smaller facility that focuses primarily on fitness, while Pine Lake is a 62,000 square-foot facility that offers four tennis courts, a 25-yard lap pool, a kids pool, a sauna, steam rooms, “If you make small Jacuzzis, a basketball court and exercise changes in your studios.

activity level, your exercise, your nutrition habits, they’ll add up and lead to bigger successes.” – Nikki Brown

“If you make small changes in your activity level, your exercise, your nutrition habits, they’ll add up and lead to bigger successes,” she said. Columbia Athletic Clubs, a family-owned business with four clubs in the region, uses its core values to welcome members. “We really try to get to know our members,” said Megan Humphries, Membership Director at Columbia FitnessSammamish. “We put a big focus on learning names and getting to know them as people. We care about them and

There are also a variety of options available at the fitness centers, including personal training, massage therapy, aquatics, group exercise classes, Pilates, hot yoga, indoor cycle and several children’s programs. One of those youth programs, Advantage Sport, is unique in that it provides sportspecific training for students in junior high and high school.

Smaller membership numbers also make Columbia Athletic an ideal location for families. “A problem with overcrowding happens in a lot of gyms,” said Amber Owen, Fitness Director at Pine Lake. “We’re not going to be one to oversell our membership to where you come in and you can’t get on a treadmill — we try to keep the numbers down.” For information about getting your family started down the road to a healthier lifestyle call Columbia FitnessSammamish at 425-898-8385, or the Pine Lake Club at 425-313-0123. Information can also be found online at www.columbiaathletic.com.

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Always consider the builder’s reputation: how long they’ve been in business, their policies, ethics and morals. What do others say about that particular builder? Have an understanding of the quality that the builder will provide. Drive to the neighborhood you’re considering and get a feel for the overall quality of the homes. You want to know exactly what you’re signing up for. Make sure you have a floor plan that will give you flexibility. As families grow, children get older and situations change, you want a home that will be able to accommodate those changes.

Get an understanding of the builder’s customer service and warranty.

Check in on the financial stability of the builder. Make sure that the builder is everything it says it is, and that its reputation matches its financial strength.

Here our diverse team of Murray Franklyn professionals prepare hundreds of details before releasing a new community to homebuyers.

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orty-five years is a long time for a business. It’s almost half a century of building a solid foundation, gaining the trust of clients and making a name for itself in the community.

It’s also the length of time in business that separates Murray Franklyn Family of Companies from other real estate establishments. Forty-five years is how long Murray Franklyn has been building and designing memorable, well-planned homes that stand the test of time on the Eastside.

a den or office space, or separate play rooms for boys and girls.

“Knowing the quality and features of a new home, as well as having it be in the best location and community for your needs, are very important when choosing the perfect home!” – Steve Hiller

There’s no secret to their success. “It merely comes from having a pride for integrity, including the use of environmentally sustainable practices such as energy efficient heating and insulation products,” said Steve Hiller, a principal with Murray Franklyn.

“From the moment people drive into our neighborhoods they immediately experience a well designed development as well as the see elegant homes’ architecture and engineering, which is what you get when you have as much passion in what you do as we do,” Hiller said. People are allowed to either move into a brand new established Murray Franklyn home or be instrumental in personalizing their own home before it is completed. For example, some families may want to be able to accommodate guests or relatives, so they could have a small bathroom or extra room added to the main floor. Others may want a bonus room for a theater,

Murray Franklyn makes it all possible. Plus, their four decades of experience offer the benefits of better design and higher quality for the value, and the ability to work with people who have sometimes as much as 15 to 20 years of experience. In addition to a builder’s reputation, Hiller said people should consider location when looking into purchasing a home. Not only the character of the neighborhood, but the proximity to work, shopping centers, restaurants and schools.

Knowing the quality and features of a new home, as well as having it be in the best location and community for your needs, are very important when choosing the perfect home! For example, hardwood floors and granite countertops, to some, are symbols of accomplishment, stability and most people look for a home that’s warm and welcoming. At the end of the day, Hiller said, the high quality of the Murray Franklyn’s homes are made with the Eastside in mind. “The people who live in places like Sammamish are some of the best at what they do, whether they’re doctors, lawyers, insurance people, writers, poets or artists,” Hiller said. “We understand how accomplished they are and that it’s our job to make them proud of where they live and provide them with the best home possible.”

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TIPS W If you like the idea of driving a more expensive vehicle for a smaller monthly payment, leasing is a great option. However, if eventually owning the car is important, financing with a loan is the way to go. Understand the conditions of your warranty. All new and many used vehicles arrive with a warranty covering unexpected repairs. Be sure to understand the duration and covered components of the warranty. A typical warranty might be written “48/50,000” meaning that coverage lasts either 48 months from the initial purchase or until the vehicle has 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Keep a clean driving record. Some insurers offer a discount to drivers who consistently prove to be safe drivers by not receiving moving violations or being involved in accidents. At the least, keeping a clean record will prevent extra surcharges from being added to your premium.

Insist on seeing a CARFAX report.

Insist on a detailed disclosure of your transaction in plain English, so-to-speak, so that you know all the aspects of your deal.

e’ve all heard the stereotypes of car salespeople trying to push customers into a sale. Thankfully, Eastsiders have a twogeneration family business they can trust for all their automotive needs at Chaplin’s Bellevue Subaru.

time and plan to re-sell their vehicles to help recoup the costs of ownership or expenses of additional cars. For those who wear cars out quickly, a loan may be a better option, as lessors can easily add “excessive wear” charges.

Here, at 15000 SE Eastgate Way, success sales happen Leasing ensures through communication, not confrontation; through motivation, not “A Chaplin’s tip intimidation. This approach, plus the staff ’s years of experience, including for purchasing a Kent Chaplin’s almost 40 years in new or used car is the automotive business, set this determining what dealer apart.

pay plan works best for the specific car buyer. Unless you plan on paying with cash, two options exist: taking out a loan or leasing.”

Kent, who began his automotive career in 1973, has always been, and always will be, active in the daily operations of the dealership. His wife, Barbara, works on marketing and advertising, community outreach and special projects for the dealership. The couple’s three sons: Brandon, Nick and Tyson, work for the group rotating through service, sales and parts to help carry on their parents’ business.

that you’ll always drive a late-model vehicle, won’t have to pay for warranty-covered repairs and won’t have to bother with re-selling at the end. The Chaplin family appreciates the diverse needs of Western Washington residents, which is why it offers three distinctive lines, Volkswagen and Subaru in Bellevue and Chevrolet in North Bend, to offer something for everyone.

Carrying these prestigious lines, maintaining a comprehensive lineup of used cars, trucks and SUVs and – Vic Johnson keeping a commitment to customer service and satisfaction, have all contributed to Chaplin’s success, said sales manager Vic Johnson. A Chaplin’s tip for purchasing a new or used car is determining what pay plan works best for the specific “As a group, we believe that our job is not done when car buyer. Unless you plan on paying with cash, two you drive your vehicle off our lot or out of our service department,” Johnson said. “We’re committed to seeing options exist: taking out a loan or leasing. that our customers are delighted in all our departments, Loans are sensible for those who want to customize their so that you can truly say that dealing with us was a fun, vehicles, plan on keeping their cars for long periods of relatively painless experience.”

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5 Carina Terra

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Consider taking an intro course.

Give yoga classes at least 10 tries before making up your mind.

Take yoga classes at yoga studios, not gyms.

There is no such thing as being too out of shape to start a yoga practice.

Listen to your body, don’t overexert yourself.

Photo taken during Terra Yoga’s popular Sunday morning Power Vinyasa class.

How to start practicing yoga

ssaquah and Sammamish residents hoping to build a union of body, mind and spirit don’t need to look far for a solution.

The last seven years locally owned Terra Yoga has operated at the top of its craft, providing classes for locals of all abilities.

Newcomers should also note that not all yoga classes are created equal. While gyms generally offer yoga classes, studios will provide more personal attention and experienced instructors. Finally, according to Terra, people need to realize that they don’t have to be in tremendous shape to start yoga. They simply need to know their own limitations, listen to their bodies, and not push too hard. It’s okay to rest a moment on your mat and jump back in, as needed.

Issaquah’s Front Street based business specializes in a variety of styles of the ancient practice, including its own signature “While yoga can Anahata Vinyasa — a class composed of a flowing sequence of make you fit, the hip openers, shoulder openers and primary objective is core strengthening.

“All you need is an open, flexible mind,” she said. “If you respect your limitations as you move your body into different poses and to reconnect with “This is not ‘fast food’ yoga,” owner focus on sweating and breathing, Carina Terra said. “The Physical your body will tell you where yourself and allow experience of the yoga practice the blocks and imbalances are. your body to heal.” only gets stronger when attention Consistency is key. The best way is also given to the mind and spirit to rewire your mind and body is – Carina Terra — which is what you get at Terra with a regular yoga practice. Start Yoga.” by committing to at least twice a week for 30 days and see where that takes you.” So, just how does one get started in yoga? According to Terra, it’s not difficult at all. Terra Yoga provides 32 classes a week in a variety of styles. They also offer Family Yoga, specialty “People of all ages and physical abilities can do yoga,” workshops, private sessions and are the only studio she said. “While yoga can make you fit, the primary on the Eastside to offer Pranassage — a combination objective is to reconnect with yourself and allow of yoga and bodywork that produces deep relaxation your body to heal.” First and foremost Terra said it’s in the receiver. important to consider taking an intro or beginner class. “There is something for everyone at Terra Yoga,” Terra said. “Over time, with patience and consistency, yoga She said people also need to keep an open mind and leads to greater ease and deeper calm, on and off the give the practice time before deciding whether it is sticky mat, no matter what life brings your way.” for them. “Ten classes is the minimum amount of time required to ‘rewire’ your brain so it can learn to Terra Yoga is located at 485 North Front Street, Suite communicate with parts of your body that have been D-2 in Issaquah. For more information call us at forgotten for a long time,” Terra said. 425-392-6878 or e-mail us at info@terra-yoga.com.

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5 Jay Solverson

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Talk to lenders and ask questions. Be involved in the process. Make sure that any fears you might have are talked about. Don’t fly blind.

Take the time to understand the costs and fees associated with a mortgage. Know there will be fees that cover the cost of processing and underwriting the loan. Closing costs should be taken into consideration.

Get pre-approved before you find a home. Don’t find the home of your dreams first and then become disappointed when you aren’t approved for a loan that covers it! Become pre-approved then let the house hunt begin.

Be prepared to provide extensive documentation for your lender. Tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, and proper identification are examples of what you’ll need to present to your lender.

Don’t believe everything you read online. The old saying ‘If it’s too good to be true, it might be,’ should be kept in mind when reading mortgage information online. The best way is to call the lender directly and get written estimates to compare side by side.

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inding a mortgage broker isn’t easy, but it should be. Jay Solverson, a manager at Rainier Mortgage, knows the process can be daunting. But Solverson and his coworkers at Rainier Mortgage have done their best to make it a fun, painless experience for all. “We’re able to translate the mortgage jargon into everyday English,” Solverson said. “We’re able to handhold and walk people through the process. And that comes with the knowledge that we have.”

aspects of the mortgage industry and relate it to my clients in an effective way.” Solverson and Rainier Mortgage know the process can be frightening, but the company makes sure to guide the homebuyer through the experience to make things as easy as possible. “A homebuyer is likely making the largest purchase of their lives and we understand what this means,” Solverson said. “We will always make sure our clients understand where they are in the process and get regular updates on what we still need before they move into their new home.”

Rainier Mortgage, Solverson said, does 90 percent of its business on new home purchases and are well-versed in the new construction loan process. The purchase of a new home has several unique For those looking to buy a new home, look no further nuances, Solverson said, than Rainier Mortgage. The features that his company company’s Number 1 priority is customer service, something knows intimately. “We will always Solverson says they take deep make sure our clients It’s up to each person to find pride in. A 2009 survey showed a broker they feel comfortable 97 percent of Rainier Mortgage’s understand where they with, and it’s a process customers were completely are in the process and Solverson has a bit of advice satisfied with their experience. on. get regular updates on “We’re a leader in mortgage what we still need The first step to finding a financing in the area; it’s our mortgage broker, Solverson community, we live there, we before they move into says, is to ask your realtor, know the neighborhoods, we’re friend or co-worker for a experts in the community,” their new home.” reference - then ask the lender Solverson said. “We get great – Jay Solverson if they are a mortgage broker deals for customers on rates, or a mortgage banker. Ask we’re excellent at shopping for questions, and don’t believe everything that you see the best deals for people. online. “And,” Solverson adds, “we’re pretty fantastic guys.” “I have worked with hundreds of new homeowners So while the mortgage process may seem like an over many years,” Solverson said. “The mortgage impossible mountain climb, visit Rainier Mortgage process and requirements have changed significantly - they’ll help you summit with ease. over the past few years, and it is vital to work with a lender that understands this rapidly changing Rainier Mortgage environment. “I take pride in not just understanding the new rules and guidelines, but it’s also just as important to understand how mortgage rates are determined on a daily basis and how this can impact my clients,” he continued. “I take the time to understand all

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Look before you leap Research what you need to keep your pet healthy before you invest. Remember to use information from multiple trusted sources. All that glitters is not gold A pretty label may be all you’re getting with some foods and supplements. Take time to learn who’s making the products you’re buying, and what’s really in them. Variety is the spice of life No one food can give your pet everything it needs. Rotate for balanced nutrition. Even immune compromised pets have options.

What’s good for the goose is not always good for the gander. Your pet’s needs are different than your friend’s and neighbor’s pet’s needs. Even within breeds, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and even fish are all individuals.

All work and no play makes Fido a dull boy. Time is the most precious gift we can give to our pets. Make time to enjoy with your pets.

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How to care for your pets

or many, the household pet is a member of the family. find the pets they will be caring for. “Our customers trust Just like other members of the family, pets have needs us. There are many pet stores that carry food, treats, toys and beyond the simple task of feeding and providing supplements just as we do. There are no other stores that can fresh water. For the past eight and a listen and truly work to help you like our store half years Civilized Nature has been does.” “A good pet professional will have a helping its customers provide for the background in nutrition, behavior, health “We help make needs of their pets through its unique and personal experience with many different pet care more approach to product selection and long products to offer sound advice”, says Dent. term pet care advice. of a relationship According to Ms. Dent, the staff at Civilized than just a Far beyond your typical pet store Nature believes the trust their customers that carries basic food, toys and other place in them is based upon a dedication responsibility.” supplies, the Sammamish based to helping customers find what is best for – D’Arcy Dent business is a one-of-a-kind community their pets through ongoing research into pet store that owner D’Arcy Dent says ingredients, disease, immune systems and is “based upon the belief that the care nutrition related behavior, rather than what we give the animals in our community reflects the spirit of is most popular at the time. That dedication helps Civilized the community”. Nature stand out from the super-box and multi store chains spread over the Eastside. “Even the customers who move The staff ’s interest is in finding the right balance for their out of the area come by to visit us when they’re in town”. customers’ needs and schedules combined with products and advice for their pets’ health. Dent said customers come Civilized Nature has the personal touch of a small store and back to the store because the advice and products customers the large pool of knowledge customers want to help them receive help their pets live longer, healthier, and happier know how to care for their pets like family. The staff and lives. “We help make pet care more of a relationship than ownership of Civilized Nature truly believe in their slogan just a responsibility”. of Providing Vitality and Harmony Through Personalized Pet Care. From the first time dog owner to the seasoned Civilized Nature recommends customers first take the time fish keeper the staff is required to be prepared to help with to choose their pets to match their lifestyles. The staff helps any pet questions big or small. Dent says, “It’s easy to be customers research the life spans, feeding and housing confused by all the advertising and internet opinions on requirements, temperaments and time needed to care for pet products and care. We tell customers there’s no perfect specific pets. food, supplement, trainer or caregiver, just like there’s no perfect dog, cat, bird, rabbit, or lizard. Caring for pets is not With a staff that boasts more than 60 years of combined about being perfect, it’s about the balance of how we use the experience in animal care, nutrition and health, they are able knowledge of Civilization to care for the Nature in the pets to pool their interests and experiences to help customers we make a part of our families.”

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Consider interviewing a potential doctor before scheduling an appointment. Naturopaths generally spend a great deal of time with their patients. Find a physician who you feel comfortable talking to. After the interview, make sure that you feel confident that the doctor can help you meet your health goals. Be leery of any doctor who only practices “natural” medicine. It is important to have a healthcare provider who is open to doing what is right for your particular case, which may mean utilizing both conventional and alternative medicine. Don’t forget that a healthy diet and regular exercise are the cornerstones of health. There is no doctor, medication or supplement that can replace a healthy lifestyle. That said, a good physician will be able to provide you with many tools to improve your health and lifestyle. If you do take supplements other than a multivitamin, our top picks are: • Vitamin D • Probiotics • Fish Oil • Bioflavonoids • Calcium/Magnesium Make sure and consult you’re your health care provider regarding the correct dosage for your individual needs. The FDA does not carefully regulate the supplement industry, so we suggest that you use only pharmaceutical grade supplements which have been independently evaluated as having met the highest regulatory standard. These are usually available at compounding pharmacies and through healthcare providers.

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How to incorporate natural medicine into your healthcare

with an hour-long follow up. The doctors look at the physical, but also the emotional, genetic and environmental factors that can influence a person’s health. Specialized testing often help shape each patient’s treatment plan. Suggested therapies may include conventional medications, “Our clinic success botanical medicine and vitamins and is built by one satisfied nutritional supplements. Doctors also focus on the impact of dietary patient at a time. and lifestyle choices on patients’ We have been in practice health.

s technology and medicine advance, new treatments and care philosophies spring up at a rapid rate. Yet, it can be a challenge for anyone to incorporate the variety of treatments into their medical regimen. NaturoMedica takes that problem out of the equation. The naturopathic medical clinic, founded three years ago by former Bastyr Medical School classmates Drs. Naomi Bryant, Tammy McInnis and Jill Monster, provides both primary care and adjunctive care that blends conventional and natural medicine.

just over three years and over 80 percent of our new patients come in through referrals from other patients.”

In addition to their ability to serve as primary care physicians, NaturoMedica doctors often collaborate with other medical care Every patient has different needs, and providers. This results in a dedicated the doctors at NaturoMedica aim to team of practitioners giving the best practice highly individualized quality care in their individual area of medicine. “We see each patient as expertise. NaturoMedica charges on – Dr. Jill Monster a unique individual that requires a pay-per-visit basis, where patients a highly personalized healthcare pay for the exact services they get and plan,” said Dr. Monster, one of the founding members of the then can submit their receipts to insurance for reimbursement. company. “Our clinic success is built by one satisfied patient at The rationale behind that is the doctors will be ultimately working a time. We have been in practice just over three years and over for the patient and making recommendations that are best for 80 percent of our new patients come in through referrals from a patient’s health rather than an insurance company’s bottom line. NaturoMedica often uses labs and imaging services that other patients.” are covered by insurance while some other more advance testing At NaturoMedica, patients get more face time with doctors, with may have out-of-pocket costs. This method allows patients to the average first appointment lasting approximately two hours, make informed decisions regarding their healthcare options.

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5 Bernard Garbusjuk

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How to awaken your senses with Boehm’s Chocolates:

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If you’re health conscious, train yourself to enjoy more dark and bittersweet chocolates, which have great health values. Fact: Dark chocolate has more than five times the antioxidants than blueberries. Chocolates make a great gift. Ask Boehm’s friendly sales staff for help choosing the perfect presentation for any event. If a recipe asks for chocolate, use the darkest chocolate available, such as bittersweet, as it will lessen the sugary taste and intensify the chocolate flavor.

Prepare your palate by avoiding any strong flavors such as garlic, onions, pickles or fatty foods before tasting chocolate products.

We suggest taking a sip of room temperature water between tastes to clear your palate.

Historic European Edelweiss Chalet with window tour that allows visitors to watch the chocolates being made.

Taste the difference:

How to eat fine chocolate W hile few have problems enjoying gourmet chocolates, learning what distinguishes the mini masterpieces can be an amusing way to take a love for the confections to the next level. If done right, a keen palate can pull fruit tastes from Madagascar beans and floral notes from Ecuador.

Tasting chocolate is much like tasting wine, and for those who don’t feel the two should be mutually exclusive, Boehms has a whole line of chocolates aimed at helping people pair their wines. When setting up a tasting, darker is better, said Master Chocolatier Bernard Garbusjuk. Dark chocolate has less sugar and cream, so it’s healthier and more flavorful.

experience, start by going to a shop where you feel comfortable asking questions and the staff can give sufficient answers, Bernard said. Avoiding busy times and holidays will also give you a more pleasant experience where you don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed.

“If you’re accustomed to milk chocolates, grow a taste for darker chocolate by starting with dark chocolate filled truffles.” – Bernard Garbusjuk

If you’re accustomed to milk chocolates, grow a taste for darker chocolate by starting with dark chocolate filled truffles, he said. There are also more varieties of dark chocolate to choose from. This is especially true at Boehms, because Bernard travels the world looking for the best. Inspired by a recent trip to Europe, Bernard introduced The Rovereto Rounds sampler in November. Twelve chocolate disks are artfully spiced and topped with rare embellishments such as lavender, rose, hibiscus and green tea. To make your own tasting

As the store owner, he makes sure all of his staff are properly trained about chocolate. It also helps that the chocolates are manufactured just behind the storefront. When it’s time to taste, cut the chocolates into small bites to share. It’s less overwhelming and just as tasty. If you like something, take another piece to find a deeper flavor, Bernard said. For those interested in pairing with wine, reds have a strong enough flavor to stand up to cocoa as well as champagne and ports.

Also try experimenting with dark beers and smokier chocolates such as sea salt caramels, almond clusters or Boehm’s Scotch Treat. “Spend more time exploring,” he said. Visiting Boehms is an experience in its own, with the historic European Edelweiss Chalet, and a window tour that allows visitors to watch the chocolates being made. Guided tours through the factory, chalet and chapel are also available by reservation. “It’s unlike any mall experience,” said daughter Narissa.

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Exercise at least three times a week.

Get enough sleep.

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Don’t smoke.

Look for activities out of your comfort zone. If you like to read, try a pottery class.

Eat a sensible diet. What is good for your heart is good for your brain.

How to keep the brain agile By Dawn Klingensmith CTW FEATURES

Does the herb gingko biloba guard against memory loss? Forget about it.

“Follow your heart” is sound advice for making lifestyle choices that are good for brain health. “Anything that’s good for your heart is good for your brain,” Sink says, and that includes exercise as well as a diet low in animal fat and high in fruits and veggies.

preponderance of research shows gingko does nothing to sharpen or preserve memory, nor does it stave off or slow the Physical fitness and mental sharpness go together. A study published progress of Alzheimer’s disease. But though there’s no magic in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that adults ages 65 and pill to keep your mind from springing leaks, there are plenty of proven older who exercised more than three days a week had a lower risk of natural ways to help keep your memory intact. Studies have shown you dementia than their sedentary peers. Another study looked at teens, can prevent cognitive decline by maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. 30-somethings and 50-somethings who exercised and found that all This includes exercise, getting enough sleep, not smoking, being social, three groups had a decreased risk of dementia in their 70s. eating a sensible diet and limiting alcohol to one or two drinks a day “You don’t need to go out and become a marathon (a small amount of alcohol has been shown to runner. If you’re sedentary, just going out and be protective, while immoderate amounts can “Better brain walking three times a week can decrease your risk increase the risk of dementia). by as much as half,” Sink says. health is a “Better brain health is a whole-health issue, and we need to think of it as such,” says Dr. Cynthia Green, assistant clinical psychiatry professor, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York.

What stays in your brain depends in part on what goes in your mouth. “Food is like a pharmaceutical compound that affects the brain,” says Dr. Fernando Gómez-Piniella, professor of neurosurgery and physiological science, University of California, Los Angeles.

whole-health issue, and we need to think of it as such.” – Dr. Cynthia Green,

Assistant clinical psychiatry professor, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

Studies suggest Omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon, walnuts, kiwi fruit, to name a few) promote synaptic plasticity, or the synapses’ ability to change strength, Gómez-Piniella says. Synapses connect neurons in the brain and are often described as “firing” when learning occurs. Memory retention also occurs at the synapses. Recent studies also have shown a lower risk of mental decline among people who follow a “Mediterranean diet” rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. In addition, observational studies suggest that a diet high in antioxidants is protective of cognitive function, says Dr. Kaycee Sink, associate professor of geriatrics and director of the Memory Assessment Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. Neither Omega-3 fatty acids nor antioxidants in the form of supplements had protective effects when studied, though.

Our brains need regular workouts, too. Challenging your brain with mental exercises is believed to stimulate communication among brain cells. “Brain tissue is not a muscle,” Sink says, “but it has the capacity to remodel and make new connections.”

In order to do so, it needs to be exercised by doing something cognitively challenging. “Look for activities out of your comfort zone. If you like to read, try a pottery class,” says Green, says Green, author of “Brainpower Game Plan” (Rodale, 2009), her latest of three books on memory. However, you don’t need to puzzle over calculus problems or study Mandarin Chinese. Board games, crossword puzzles, or even a group discussion can build mental muscle. In fact, staying social has been shown to potentially cut your risk for memory impairment in half, Green says. Multitasking leads to memory lapses because our attention is too divided. “You have to maintain focus on something you want to commit to memory,” Sink says. While it’s not as though cramming new data into our brains causes older data to “fall out,” it’s true that the brain can only process so much information at a time, she adds. And what it can’t process, it can’t retain. © CTW Features

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5 Jon Greenbaum

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Do your homework (Gather information, take measurements, save style ideas).

Communicate your expectations clearly.

Determine a budget and timeframe.

Ask questions, clarify details.

Have fun.

Greenbaum’s 40,000-square-foot showroom creates a one-stop shop for customers.

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t Greenbaum Home Furnishings, we understand what it means to be “different by design.” A good-looking home doesn’t happen by accident. For 52 years, Greenbaum Home Furnishings’ in-house interior designers have been a treasured resource for people seeking to make their house feel like a home.

A plus for customers is that Greenbaum designers have access to more than 75 manufacturers. The store also has a huge selection of catalogs; “just because something isn’t in the store, doesn’t mean it’s not available,” Greenbaum said. Changing styles, finishes, and fabrics can make the possibilities endless. To keep the situation from becoming overwhelming, designers take the time to learn what is important to the customer and help pick items and furniture to bring their ideas and dreams alive.

“We have an extremely knowledgeable, professionally trained sales and design team,” said Jon Greenbaum, one-third of the brother/sister team that are continuing the family tradition “Furniture is of home furnishings. Their father started Ken’s Suburban Furniture ‘an emotional in 1959, which in 1993 became Greenbaum Home Furnishings. purchase’ and

In addition, Greenbaum Home Furnishings has a full line of accessories including lamps, pictures, plants and mirrors and offers window treatments, wallpaper, carpet, hardwood flooring plays an integral and handmade rugs to complete a Greenbaums’ sales staff has been with the store for an average of project. As a result, over 70 percent part in peoples’ 18 years and developed long-term of the store’s sales involve special relationships with their clients. The orders. “Our goal is that our staff homes.” combination of a seasoned staff and a makes it less intimidating,” Greenbaum – Jon Greenbaum 40,000-square-foot showroom creates said. It must work as most clients a one-stop shop for customers and continue to work year after year with can significantly ease the process of working with an their original designer. Furniture is “an emotional interior designer. “We listen, we ask lots of questions,” purchase,” Greenbaum said, and plays an integral part Greenbaum said of the design process. Greenbaum in peoples’ homes. Customers also turn to Greenbaum designers typically meet with clients three or four times, for furnishing vacation homes or when they decide to which may include a visit to the home. In the process, downsize. they learn what customers want to keep of their current furniture and what new items will fit their lifestyle and Greenbaum Home Furnishings invites people to spend budget. Then the designer will present suggestions for as much time in the store as they like, in order to get furniture, accessories, fabrics, and finishes as solutions a feel for the furniture. There is even an area just for for their design project. Customers can then refine kids to keep them happy and occupied. They offer their selection and initiate the project. Starbucks coffee and fresh baked cookies. Greenbaum Home Furnishings offers complimentary in-store interior design services. Their designers can assist people to stay within their budget and help them work through the process to better “see” what the finished product will look like.

For 52 years, Greenbaum Home Furnishings has been an important part of peoples’ lives. “In this day and age, to have that kind of lifespan is an exception,” Greenbaum said.

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