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The Reality Yes, you can still travel to Cuba! The Cuba travel restrictions on June 4, 2019, led many Americans to believe they are no longer able to visit Cuba. While it has become more challenging, there are still ways to visit and culturally immerse yourself in this colorful, vibrant, and friendly country. For now, it is still a raw, and basically untouched place that will take your breath away as soon as you depart from the airport.

Why Now? Why is it important is to see Cuba now, before it becomes further “spoiled?� Because the building of new, generic hotels, easier access to the internet, and commercialism are starting to take over and change the uniqueness of this country. Currently, there is only one McDonalds in all of Cuba (on a U.S. military base) but it will not be long before the proliferation of hotel and fast food chains invade this place that has been frozen in time for the past fifty years. Cuba is crumbling, and captivating, and will not stay this way much longer. There are already dilapidated, elegant buildings being torn down and replaced with modern hotels to support the influx of tourists. continued on page 5 October 2019 | 50+ Living | 3

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Cuba - Real and Raw Quotes about Travel Business Spotlight Legerton Architecture

10 For The Love of Quilts 12 Healthy Benefits of Houseplants

14 Surprising Benefits of Honey

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17 Whoo . . . Are You?

26 Solving the Pain-Puzzle

18 Fats That Make

28 Surprising Ways to Save

Skip Wade You Thin

In Those with Dementia Money on Pet Care

20 Sandy’s Food for Thought 30 Advertisers Index Chicken Carbonara 31 September Activities to with “Zoodles” Enjoy in WNC 22 Fall Down Go Boom?

24 Taylor’d with Style You Can Wear The Pants

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How Do I Get There?

Forget the huge American cruise ships or large, impersonal People to People tourism groups—they are no longer allowed.

My suggestion is to use an experienced and trusted travel agency specializing in cultural visits for small intimate groups and individuals. They should also be qualified in organizing the entry visa and legal certification required for Cuba.

What to Expect?

It can be challenging to travel to Cuba on your own. To ensure a worry-free trip that offers a true Cuban experience, use a seasoned tour operator—one that offers options such as the opportunity to stay in private homes and visit family-owned businesses, restaurants, and charities. Transportation for getting around is also an important consideration for your overall Cuban experience. Be sure to ask about options. Wouldn’t you rather be cruising around in a cool, pristine, 1950s air-conditioned or convertible automobile and conversing with a local Cuban driver, than bumping along in a tourist-filled tour bus?

In addition to Asheville’s local agencies, the internet offers the possibility to work with travel companies from all over the U.S., and around the world. For my trip to Cuba, I used a travel agency based in Florida and flew from Raleigh, NC. I easily connected up in Havana with my travel group who arrived from various U.S. cities. The key is to find a travel company that offers the kind of experience you are looking for.

Photographer’s Paradise The trip I took was a collaborative effort with Your Cuba Travel and Hunt’s Photo Education. They offer a unique photography and cultural—off the beaten path— adventure with the `Cuba Real and Raw’ trip. It was a rare opportunity to stay in private homes, interact with locals, and learn directly from them about their history, work, and daily life—all while enhancing my photography skills.

Exploring Cuba’s Raw Beauty The cities in Cuba are rich with history. The weathered

buildings and old, classic cars make a visit to Havana feel like an experience of traveling back in time. In the early twentieth century the Cuban capital was a spectacularly rich, elegant city filled with colonial buildings and stately homes—influenced by art nouveau, art deco, and eclectic design. Now, in varying states of decay, Havana is a city-photographer’s paradise. Trinidad is a traveler’s delight with horse drawn carriages, cobblestone streets, and a distinct village feel.

People Cubans are gregarious, happy, hospitable, outgoing, and vivacious. They like foreigners and have a great sense of humor. They are hardworking, yet love to have fun, dance, and play their music! It was a humbling experience to have these wonderful people so open and happy to spontaneously pose for their photos to be taken.

Countryside With vehicles hard to come by and difficult to afford, horses and farm animals are the main mode of transportation.

Imagine a weathered-faced farmer methodically tilling his field with a sturdy pair of oxen as the sun sets; a proud Cuban cowboy transporting local residents around in a horse-drawn, rickety wooden cart on a dirt road; a tobacco farmer proudly demonstrating the traditional method for growing tobacco, and making cigars in the same manner as his family has done for hundreds of years. These are only a few examples of the memories I have.

Follow Your Dream It was important for me to experience true Cuba—to see and photograph the classic cars, visit little-known places, and attend events most large tour groups are unable to go. With two professional photographers from Hunts Photo and the logistics team from Your Cuba Travel, we were able to improve our photography skills while experiencing and learning about Cuba’s history, people and culture. There were numerous continued on page 7 October 2019 | 50+ Living | 5

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opportunities to enjoy laughter and meaningful conversations between travelers and the Cuban people. Throughout the trip, we had in-depth discussions with our hosts while staying and dining in their immaculate homes. We talked with our taxi drivers while driving around in their 1950s pristine cars, as well as many farmers, ranchers, and small business owners along the way. A sign of the times on how Cuba is already changing is that many of us are now staying connected on Facebook and Instagram. Social media allows us the ongoing opportunity to experience and understand everyday life in each of our countries.

Lessons Learned Do not hesitate to travel to Cuba. The people are incredibly open and welcoming to Americans. While they may lack material goods, they are abundant in the creativity of maintaining their vehicles, appliances and homes. Cuba is a living museum of time, offering a continuous festival of color and music for the eyes and ears.

Diane Meader Leibinger is a freelance travel writer and photographer located in Asheville, NC and Basel, Switzerland. Contact her at diane@dianestravelheart.com Dream. Travel. Discover.

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Photography Adventures to Cuba & US and Europe: https://edu.huntsphoto.com/hunts-photo-adventures/ Cultural, Food, Art, Musical, Yoga, trips to Cuba: https://yourcuba-travel.com/upcoming-trips Synopsis of Travel Restrictions to Cuba: https://edu.huntsphoto.com/travel-restrictions-to-cuba/ U.S. Department of The Treasury https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/programs/ pages/cuba.aspx (Click the top link for Frequently Asked Questions on Changes to the Cuba Sanctions Program as of June 4, 2019)

Bring a camera and smartphone for taking photos (Due to internet connectivity you will most likely have to wait until you return to post on Instagram and Facebook.) Document your trip by taking lots of photos—there is so much to see. Don’t be afraid to ask for permission to photograph people. Their faces tell such stories.

Pack items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo/crème rinse, hand lotion, and hard candies to give away as a “Thank You” for taking their photograph.

The simple household items we take for granted are practically non-existent in Cuba, and are gratefully appreciated.

Use a travel agency that is experienced with rules for traveling to Cuba and is able to organize and submit all the necessary documents for you to enter and leave the country. Ee

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he traveling experience can inspire remarkable words of wisdom. These are some of the unforgettable quotes about traveling and the lifestyle of the traveler.

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.�

Lao Tzu

“Little by little, one travels far.� J. R. R. Tolkien

“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.� G.K. Chesterton

“Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.� Benjamin Disraeli

“He who would travel happily must travel light.�

Antoine de St. Exupery

“It is not down in any map; true places never are.�

Herman Melville

“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else.�

Lawrence Block

“Everywhere is nowhere. When a person spends all his time in foreign travel, he ends by having many acquaintances, but no friends.� Lucius Annaeus Seneca

“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.�

Izaak Walton

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.� St. Augustine

“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.�

Miriam Beard

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.� Robert Louis Stevenson “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.�

Mark Twain “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.� James Michener “The journey not the arrival matters.� T. S. Eliot

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“A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.�

Moslih Eddin Saadi “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.� John Steinbeck “Traveling tends to magnify all human emotions.� Peter Hoeg “The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway.� Henry Boye

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Display your antique quilt on an unused bed in a guest room where kids and pets are not allowed to play. You may want to cover the quilt with a light sheet or everyday bedspread to keep dust from settling on it when you aren’t showing it off!

If you don’t have an unused bed, show off your antique quilt by hanging it over the back of an upholstered chair or on a quilt rack. Fold the quilt carefully (with acid-free paper inside the folds if possible) and refold it along different lines every few months to prevent permanent creases.

Quilts also make beautiful wall hangings, but only hang quilts that are in good condition, and never use tacks, nails or staples to attach them to the wall! The weight can pull and cause tears.

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ntique quilts add fascinating country charm to a home, but antique fabrics can be very delicate and easily damaged. Display your antique quilts in ways that protect them from further damage and wear so you can pass these treasures on to future generations.

When choosing a place to display your quilt, check to see that the spot is not flooded with much natural or artificial light, which can cause irreversible fading. Rooms with low lighting, low humidity, and no temperature extremes are the best choice.

The best way to display a quilt is to drape it over a bed, since the mattress will support the weight of the quilt and avoid stress on the seams and fabric. When used as an everyday bed cover, however, quilts can become worn by frequent handling and washing—not to mention the damage that can be quickly created by children, dogs, and cats.

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One method of hanging a quilt is to create a casing (rod pocket) on the back side and hang it on a rod. Make a casing from a piece of muslin that is about eight inches wide and the same length as the top edge of the quilt. Double the muslin over and sew the long edges together to make a casing about four inches wide. Place the casing at the top edge of the quilt, and sew it to the quilt along both sides of the casing. Use stitches about a quarter inch apart to secure the casing to the back of the quilt, and every inch or so take your stitch through all the layers of the quilt to give it some support. Slip a sturdy rod through the casing to hang the quilt. Large wooden dowel rods will work, but should be coated with polyurethane first (natural wood can release fabric-destroying chemicals). Attach the rod to the wall by tying a heavy cord to both ends to create a hanger, or by attaching curtain rod brackets to the wall at either end of the rod.

Another method, often used by museums, is to attach the quilt to the wall using velcro. You will need a velcro strip two inches wide and as long as the top edge of the quilt. Fasten the hook side of the velcro to a wooden plank coated with polyurethane, then fasten the plank to the wall in the spot you want to display your quilt. Sew the loop side of the velcro to a piece of muslin three inches wide.

Fold the edge of the muslin under, then sew it to the top edge of the quilt. Use the same technique as the casing method; take stitches every quarter inch through the back of the quilt, then through all three layers every inch or so.

Stick the velcro together, and you have a beautiful wall display!

Use your imagination to discover other ways to display your antique quilts.

Don’t hide these beautiful works of folk art in a closet or drawer where they will never be enjoyed! Stack a pile of colorful folded quilts in an old armoire or cupboard, or let them spill out of an old trunk (place a muslin sheet between the wood and quilts unless the wood has been painted or coated with polyurethane). Cut good sections out of badly damaged quilts (that have no historic value) to make table runners, framed quilt collages, or doll quilts.

If you have more than one quilt, it is a good idea to rotate them for display.

Displaying your antique quilts for only a few months of the year will help prevent further damage and fading, and preserve them for posterity. Roll quilts in acid-free paper and store them in an acid-free box when they aren’t on display. Keep the box in a cool, dry place away from heat. Ee

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Healthy Benefits of Houseplants

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ouseplants are a beautiful addition to most styles of interior dĂŠcor. They help bring vibrant color into your living space, and a sense of the outdoors inside. But houseplants are more than just pretty, they offer heath benefits as well. Read on to learn several ways houseplants are beneficial to our health.

Houseplants remove toxins from the air.

Toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde can harm your health, and plants are great at removing these chemicals from your environment. Bamboo, Chinese evergreen, gerbera daisies, and spider plants are all excellent air-cleaners.

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A NASA study found that houseplants such as ficus and peace lilies can actually reduce sickness. Take note that to be effective, NASA also recommends having one plant per 100-square-feet of floor space.

Plants absorb noise.

If noise is an issue for you, try using houseplants to absorb some of that unwanted sound. Much like a row of shrubs can block outdoor street noise, indoor houseplants can absorb and deflect indoor noise. For noise control, try houseplants with a large surface area like ferns and palms. Use large planters with at least an inch of material covering the dirt.

Plants can promote healing.

There is a practical reason for giving sick people plants. One study by researchers at Kansas State University found that having plants in hospital rooms actually helped people heal faster. Patients with plants needed less pain medication and were able to leave the hospital more quickly than those without plants.

Houseplants increase humidity.

If the air in your home is dry, houseplants can help. Plants get water by absorbing it through their roots. The moisture makes its way up the stems and into the leaves. Then it is released into the air through evaporation. Increasing the

Research has shown that being in the presence of plants can actually give people better focus and even reduce stress.

humidity level in your house can help with problems like dry skin and sore throats. A spider plant is a great choice for bringing more moisture into your home—and you can use the shoots to create more plants.

Plants can boost your mental health.

Having plants around can help you concentrate and generally lift your mood. Research has shown that being in the

presence of plants can actually give people better focus and even reduce stress. Try placing an aloe vera or snake plant on your work desk, or in a room where you want to relax.

Plants can be a wonderful aesthetic addition to many spaces, but they can also bring benefits to your mental and physical wellbeing. Add houseplants to your home to take advantage of these wonderful qualities. Ee

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Surprising Uses for Honey

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oney is one of the most easily-recognized, well-loved, and widely used foods on Earth. Depictions of humans harvesting honey from wild bees can be traced back over 15,000 years, while the ancient Egyptians documented their efforts at domesticating these intelligent creatures with beekeeping and harvesting honey around 4,500 years ago. Over the course of history, it’s been revered for its delicious sweet taste, rich golden color, and a myriad of therapeutic uses.

While just about everyone has a handful of recipes that calls for the sweetness of honey, not many people today realize the benefits and properties of this superfood go well beyond deserts, sauces, and marinades.

In Hindu Ayurvedic medicine, honey has long been touted as a way to help positively influence all of the primitive forces within the body. The Chinese have also looked to honey as a way to keep the body in balance since the days of the Xin dynasty around 200 B.C.E. All over the world—from Brazil to Nigeria, Finland to America, and every place in between— people have been using the sweet nectar of buzzing bees for so 14 | 50+ Living | September 2019

much more than just cooking. Here’s a look at surprising—and surprisingly awesome—uses for the honey that’s sitting in your pantry right now:

Burn Treatment Ancient Egyptian and Greek physicians stocked their medical compounds with honey 5,000 years ago. Today, you can take a lesson from these ancient medicine men by adding a bottle of honey to your first aid kit.

Honey’s antibiotic properties are well documented. But do you know that it can also substantially help reduce the time it takes a burn to heal? Besides keeping your skin moist, honey will encourage the production of new skin cells, helping to prevent scarring. Antimicrobial and all natural, honey will help keep wound dressings and bandages from sticking, and can boost a burn’s healing time by up to four days. So the next time you goof in the kitchen, head for the honey before you apply a bandage.

Allergies You know how it works: bees feed on pollen from local plants, then carry it back to the hive where they turn it into the delicious honey that eventually finds its way onto your plate.

But do you know that the key to taming your seasonal allergies might just lie in that same system?

The natural sugars in honey are not only gentle on the stomach; they also help speed up oxidation of alcohol by the liver. And the faster your poor abused liver can work all of that alcohol out of your system, the better you’ll feel. Try adding a couple of tablespoons of honey to plain yogurt and orange juice for a smoothie that will help make your morning-after more bearable.

Ingesting regional, unprocessed honey may contain enough local pollen to help your body acclimate to the allergens in the air around you, helping to ease the sneezing, itchy eyes, and other uncomfortable symptoms of seasonal allergies. The secret is to keep it local—this is one home remedy that simply won’t work with generic supermarket honey. Check out local farmers markets or specialty stores for honey produced close to home, and you may soon find yourself breathing a little easier.

Soothe Sore Throats

Natural Energy Booster

Simply stir a few drops of lemon juice into a small glass of honey, then sip on the nectar throughout the day.

One of honey’s better known health benefits is its ability to soothe sore throats. That’s because aside from easing the pain and rawness associated with an irritated throat, honey’s antibacterial and antimicrobial properties can help combat certain bacteria that cause infection and throat pain in the first place, speeding up the healing process as it comforts.

Honey is a great source of wholesome sweetness and carbohydrates. Natural sugars work wonders in helping to keep your “get up and go,” up and going. Honey contains glucose, which is absorbed fairly quickly by the body, giving you a quick jolt of energy after consuming it. Think of a sugar rush, but without the ensuing crash. The fructose in honey is absorbed more slowly, providing sustained energy The Lodge at Mills River for a period of time. It’s this combination A leader in Short term Rehabilitation takes that allows honey to keep your blood sugar pride in excellence. We promise to serve the residents and families with compassion levels constant over a longer period of time, and integrity. The Lodge is committed to as opposed to other types of sugars.

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Consider swapping your morning cup of joe with a cup of tea sweetened with honey for an all natural energy boost to get your morning started off right. Or get your kids off to a good start by adding honey to their morning toast before sending them on their way.

Hangover Remedy There’s nothing quite like waking up after a night of overindulgence. The pounding head and churning stomach of a hangover can be brutal. You may find that along with drinking plenty of water, honey might just be your new best friend after a night out.

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Holistic Skin Care Organic, all-natural skin care products are extremely popular at high-end salons and spas right now. The reasoning is simple: the ingredients work, and won’t pollute your skin with harsh chemicals in the process. But why spend a fortune on holistic skin care, when you can easily make many of these products yourself—for a fraction of the cost.

For example, oily and acne-prone skin can benefit greatly from honey’s natural antibiotics and non-greasy moisture— especially when combined with the anti-fungal and astringent qualities of sage, and the freshness of green apple.

Try this easy facial mask once a week for clearer, smoother skin: Add a roughly chopped granny smith apple (skin on) to a food processor or blender with two sage leaves and two tablespoons of organic raw honey. Purée until smooth and apply to a clean, dry face and neck. Leave on for about 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water before patting your face dry. Finish with a moisturizer made for oily or acne-prone skin.

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We’ve had many unusual things come through. The most recent was a very old and dusty taxidermied goose.

What is your favorite TV show and which character would you be?

My all time favorite was Gilligan’s Island. I guess in some way I relate to all the characters.

How do you like to relax?

By gardening. Our house is surrounded by large, old, oak trees so we have a lot of shade gardens. We also like to go on short weekend trips just to get away.

What do you put on your pizza?

Tomato sauce, local mushrooms, olives, ricotta, mozzarella, fresh basil, and anchovies.

What kind of music do you listen to?

It depends on my mood and who I’m with. If I’m in the car alone, I’m probably singing along to some disco tune or ABBA.

Do you have pets?

We have a cat named Fred. He’s an eight-year-old ginger tabby.

What was your first car?

A blue ’78 Volkswagen Beetle that I shared with my sister.

What do you love about your job?

I love what I do and feel fortunate that I don’t ever dread coming to work. The best part is that I work with an amazing staff and volunteers. The volunteers choose to come here so they are generally in a good mood, and they’re fun to work with.

Over the years we’ve become a family. We have an amazing support network.

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Fats That Make You Thin

Fat.

The word alone is enough to send most people running for the hills. But contrary to popular belief, fat is actually good for you. It is as important to the human body as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. In fact, experts recommend that 15-20% of our diet should consist of fat. It just needs to be the right kind.

psoriasis. It can even help control glucose levels in diabetics, tackle menstrual problems, and protect against certain types of cancer. Low levels of omega-3 have been linked to depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, learning difficulties, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Low levels can also cause kidney failure, liver degeneration, breakdown of the immune system, and hair loss.

Fats can be placed into three categories—the good, the bad and the downright ugly. It’s the good fats—also known as essential fatty acids, or EFAs—that we need to include in our diet on a regular basis. Note the word essential. Our bodies cannot produce these vital-for-health fatty acids, so we need to get them from our food.

To find out if you are deficient in this important fat, there are a number of symptoms you can look for. These include dry or flaky skin and hair, a bad memory, learning difficulties, excessive thirst, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, water retention, and inflammatory problems.

The EFA omega-3 helps to produce neurotransmitters in the brain, which make us feel and perform at our best. Omega-3 also reduces the stickiness of blood and controls cholesterol and fat levels. This improves our immune function and metabolism.

Therefore, as opposed to making us fat, it can actually help us to lose weight. Other benefits of omega-3 include keeping our joints flexible, our bones strong, and our hearts healthy. They improve the look of our skin and hair, and lower the risk of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and 18 | 50+ Living | September 2019

Now you know the benefits of omega-3, and the possible consequences of a lack of it. To include this into your diet, the best sources of omega-3 are found in oily fish such as mackerel, salmon, pilchards, and fresh (but not tinned) tuna, as well as fish oils—the most well known of these being cod liver oil.

The Food Standards Agency suggests we eat at least 2 portions of oily fish per week, plus a daily fish oil capsule.

Other rich sources, especially important to vegetarians, are nuts and seeds. Flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts contain

the most omega-3 Include eggs, wheat, dairy, avocados, and soya products like tofu and Quorn in your diet and there’s no excuse for not getting enough of it!

Let’s now take a quick look at the fats which are less beneficial to health—and the ones which are just plain dangerous.

Saturated fat, found in vast quantities in red meat and other animal products such as cheese, can—in excess—lead to high LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol—the bad kind—and heart disease, so intake should be kept to a minimum. Check the label. A food should ideally contain no more than 5g of saturated fat per 100g.

Hydrogenated fats are the worst. They are not naturally occurring—they are manufactured by exposing oils such as vegetable oil to extreme heat and forcing hydrogen into the boiling fat molecules, losing practically all the nutrients. The process creates molecules which are the wrong shapes to fit into the human body and can prevent beneficial fat molecules from entering your system. Hydrogenated fats, also known as trans-fatty acids, create a build-up of LDL cholesterol, and have been discovered to be a major cause of heart disease and cancer. They can also interfere with brain cell signaling. They can be found in convenience foods such as ready-meals, certain sweets and chocolate. Your intake should be as close to zero as possible.

Keep this in mind the next time you are grocery shopping, and be sure to check labels for good and bad fat content. Aim to buy foods low in detrimental fats and high in beneficial fats for optimum health and wellbeing. Ee

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Sandy’s Food for Thought

Spiralize It!

By Sandy McCall

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Let’s take advantage of the large amount of zucchini available from our gardens or is easy to get in the store.

Have you ever made zoodles?

Easy, healthy, and they seem to “fool you” into thinking you are actually eating pasta. I am guessing you will love making zoodles as a pasta substitute for other dishes too.

“You can use your hand-held spiralizer for any vegetable that is round and small in diameter like carrots, summer squash, cucumbers, and parsnips. Sometimes you can find long, thin, sweet potatoes that also work easily in the hand-held spiralizer. Or you might try broccoli stems. It is just a matter of twisting the round veggie through a small inexpensive hand-held spiralizer. You can buy a spiralizer at a local kitchen store for about $10.

For those of you who are serious about spiralizing, there are also freestanding machines and attachments available for full-size mixers and food processors. These attachments make it easier to spiralize fruits and veggies like butternut squash, kohlrabi, large sweet potatoes, bok choy, turnips, cabbage, and beets. The possibilities are endless!

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to make it. It is rich and satisfying and you may even be surprised at how the zoodles seem like pasta. You can also substitute shrimp for the chicken in this recipe if you like.”

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Chicken Carbonara with Zoodles 3 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil, divided 2-3 small zucchini (Opt) 4 oz Turkey bacon, chopped (pork bacon works too) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 2 1/2 cups coconut milk (dairy milk works too) 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (save a few pieces for garnish) salt & pepper 6 chicken thighs, boneless 1 Tablespoon lemon zest Make Zoodles by spiralizing zucchini with hand-held spiralizer.

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron skillet, add chopped bacon and cook until slightly crispy.

Turn off heat as zoodles cook very quickly. Stir in zoodles. Spoon zoodles and bacon into a large, covered bowl to keep them warm.

scraping the browned pieces from bottom of the skillet. Stir in the zoodles, bacon, and chicken, and re-heat.

Put egg yolks in a small bowl and beat them with a fork. Take 1/4 cup of the milk mixture from the skillet, put it into a second small bowl; add eggs and stir. Pour egg and milk mixture back into the skillet with the chicken and zoodles. Serve on platter or in individual bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and add parsley as garnish. Enjoy!

Slice chicken into pieces. Heat another tablespoon of oil in same cast iron skillet. Place chicken pieces in skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink inside.

Add the cooked chicken to the bowl with the bacon and zoodles; cover to keep warm.

Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same skillet. Add the chopped onion and stir until the onions are translucent, about 5

minutes. Add the minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Add chopped herbs and lemon zest.

Add coconut milk and heat thoroughly for about three minutes, while

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Fall Down Go Boom?

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t’s just a broken bone.” This statement is usually only spoken by a youthful person with strong bones. People can make the assumption that broken bones or fractures are an inconvenient condition—healing after 6 weeks of care. However, broken bones are a serious condition causing pain and disability.

The most effective way to prevent breaking bones is to prevent falling. Falls cause sudden stress on the bone, which can result in fractures. Following are valuable fall prevention tips.

Consult with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about your environment, health, and all medications, including any overthe-counter drugs you take. This is important to avoid dangerous side effects or drug-interactions that may increase your risk of falling. Symptoms such as dizziness, numbness or shortness of breath may be symptoms of an inner ear infection which can affect your balance. Your doctor may also evaluate your muscle strength, balance, and walking style.

Keep Moving. Staying physically active is an important aspect of fall prevention. Activities such as walking, water workouts, and tai chi are gentle, yet effective exercises. You can reduce your risk of falling by improving your strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility. If you are concerned that an exercise program will actually increase your risk of falling, talk to your doctor.

He/she may be able to help by recommending an appropriate exercise program for you. Your doctor may also refer you to a

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physical or occupational therapist to help design a tailor-made exercise program that will improve your flexibility, balance, muscle strength, and gait.

Wear sensible shoes. While this is not always popular advice for the fashion followers among us, sensible shoes are an important part of a fall prevention plan. High heels, sandals, floppy slippers, and slick soles can increase your risk of falling. Shoe size can change as we age, gain, or lose weight. It’s recommended to have your feet measured each time you buy shoes. Shoes should have nonskid soles and lace up rather than slip on..

Remove hazards. Take a look around your home and remove any potential tripping threats. Potential hazards include clutter, decorative accents, electrical cords on the floor, furniture, loose floorboards, carpeting, and mats. Use nonskid floor rugs. Clean spilled liquids immediately to avoid slipping on wet surfaces.

Light up your living space. Good lighting becomes more important as we age because less light reaches the back of the eyes—which is where we sense color and motion. Keep your home brightly lit to avoid tripping on hard-to-see objects. Place a lamp near your bed so that it is easily accessible. Night lights in the bedroom, bathroom, and hallways are helpful. Turn on the lights before using the stairs. Store flashlights in convenient places, so they can be easily found during power outages.

Use assistive devices. Your doctor may recommend a cane or walker to support and keep you steady. Other supportive devices include grab bars, raised toilet seats, handrails on the stairway, and non-slip treads on stairs.

Be Aware. Awareness of your surroundings is an important part of fall prevention.

You may find that you need to concentrate on movement and avoid distractions while walking or moving around. You may need to communicate to your family and friends that you cannot walk and talk at the same time. It is important to safeguard your health by concentrating on your movement. It should go without saying that this caution also includes walking while talking on your cell phone.

Get adequate rest. Mistakes happen when we are overtired. Get enough sleep to keep your mind clear and alert. Ee Information in this article is not intended as medical advice. If you have a medical condition, consult your physician. Resources: Mayo Clinic website

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When Love Gets Tough

Everyone vows they will never put their loved one in a nursing home. We all hope we can keep that promise, and that our lives may be enriched for many years.

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But the reality is that age and decline often take their toll, leaving us unable to manage alone, and placing an overwhelming burden on our extended family and friends to help us get through the day. It is then that we must decide who we can trust to help us care for our beloved.

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of fabric gathered into the waist. As she toiled, she thought about a new trend in Europe where women were wearing trousers underneath their skirts. This idea led her to design and create a baggy-fitting style of pants to be worn under a knee-length skirt.

This revolutionary idea was admired by her friend Amelia Bloomer who happened to be the publisher of the newspaper, The Lily.

Amelia supported the idea by promoting it in her publication. Women then began wearing “bloomers,” as they were called, for bike riding and other casual activities.

Elizabeth is credited as the first modern American woman to wear pants in public; however, while the idea of wearing pants was desirable, the trend didn’t last because the bloomer was exceptionally radical and not particularly attractive.

Taylor’d wi Style

Fashion designer Paul Poiret brought the idea of women wearing pants back to life in 1911. His “harem pant” was more appealing than the baggy bloomer. The feminine and functional harem pant was made from silky fabric and embellished with intricate embroidery and beads. In 1917 harem pants were featured on the cover of fashion magazines, finally indicating the acceptance of pants for women. However, once again the pant lost favor as they were considered too sexy.

You Can Wear the Pants

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By JeanAnn Taylor

few weeks ago I spoke to a ladies group about finding your signature style. During my talk, I admitted to not owning a single pair of pants.

They couldn’t believe it. How can you not own a pair of pants?

Now, of course I have leggings for Pilates and dance practice, and I have jeans—in both indigo and pink for hiking or other very casual settings, but I don’t own a single pair of slacks, khakis, chinos, or trousers. They are just not “my” style. I realize I’m unusual—or an “odd duck” as my mother calls me—because most women enjoy wearing pants, and many women throughout history have fought for the right to wear the two-legged garment.

In Europe, men have worn pants since ancient times.

As cloaks, robes, and tunics were cumbersome, pants were created for warmth and ease of activities such as riding horseback. The first pants were actually two separate, matching pieces. Each piece consisted of one pant leg with a tie to wrap and secure around the waist. This explains where the term “pair of pants” originated.

Pants prevailed as a man-only garment for centuries.

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Coco Chanel is best known for catapulting the “Little Black Dress” into fashion fame, but she is also credited with accelerating the pant-trend with her “yachting pant” design.

The unintentional pant phenomenon began when she wore a very wide-leg pant to an outing simply out of her desire to cover up. When women saw her outfit, they began to emulate the look and soon this pajama-style pant became fashionable.

Although her design affected the course of fashion history, she later regretted this influence. At the age of 86, she said, “I came up with them by modesty. From this usage to it becoming a fashion, having 70% of women wearing trousers at evening dinner is quite sad.”

The Second World War created a necessity for women to wear pants. As millions of men fought the War across the ocean, American women were left at home to work and support the War effort. When the War ended, pant fashion faded as a strong desire for home values and domesticity became the focus. By the mid-1960s, a safe and secure country afforded women the liberty to once again search for an acceptable way to wear pants.

As Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show (19611966), Mary Tyler Moore insisted on wearing pants to update her character’s image. She convinced her producers that real women did not wear pretty frocks while vacuuming or washing dishes. She was known to sneak capris and jeans into her costume collection. Her influence was eventually accepted and became characteristic of the modern woman.

Growing up, I was not allowed to wear pants to school until 1972. Even then there were strict rules—the top had to be of the same material as the pant, and the length had to meet at the wrist to ensure adequate coverage of our derrières. I remember lining up, with our arms straight down, and having our teachers check the length of our top.

Of course, it was unthinkable for a top to be sleeveless or low-cut. The ensemble had to be a “pantsuit” and if it didn’t meet the requirements, we were sent home!

While wearing pants eventually became acceptable for casual settings, it took years for them to be allowed for professional or formal events. In 1972 Pat Nixon was the first First Lady to publicly pose in pants. Her pink pantsuit became a symbol of acceptance, but it took 20 more years before female senators were allowed to wear them to work.

Fast-forward to 2019 when wearing pants is acceptable for all events and occasions, and with very few rules, if any at all.

Nowadays we have so many styles to choose from: dress, wide-legs, flared, capris, and many more. With pants you can look elegant, sporty, or professional. The key to looking attractive is in the fit—skirts hide, pants tell. Pants hug the body at the waist, derrière, hips, and thighs. Ill-fitting pants will make you look and feel uncomfortable. They’ll also draw attention to areas you may not want emphasized.

Dress pants are often made with wool or polyester. They may have darts or tucks, and are usually snug around the hips. The hem should graze the top of your shoe. The fitted, tailored design gives them a professional, polished look.

Capri pants are hemmed anywhere from below the calf to above the ankle. They are a tricky style to wear because they can easily look frumpy. If you are short, they can make you look shorter, and if you have full legs they can make you look heavier. The reason is that the hem often falls at the widest part of your leg, and the eye will always go to the area where fabric meets skin. Cargo pants are exceptionally casual. The large pockets offer convenience, but they also add volume.

The most challenging is the drawstring-waist pant. While comfortable, they can look shapeless. Wearing leggings under a dress or loose-fitting top is considered to be a new trend, but it is actually where the concept of women wearing pants began. I imagine Elizabeth and Amelia are giggling about this “new” fashion sensation.

Capri, cargo, and drawstring pants can look chic by adhering to a couple of fashion rules. First, if the bottom is full, the top should be fitted; if the bottom is fitted, the top can be full. This gives your ensemble a pleasing balance. Second, clunky shoes will emphasize the boxiness of cargo and drawstring pants. A simple slip-on will be more flattering. High-heels can work with capris on special occasions, but a ballet flat is always a good option.

Pants are practical and appropriate for nearly every occasion. With a basic pair of black or navy trousers, you can mix and match with various tops to create a new look every day. Still, with all their attributes, I realized at a very young age that pants were not for me. They don’t fit my body type or my personality. The allure of the dress has stayed with me my whole life. Dresses are comfortable, feminine, and easy to style. I feel like “me” when I wear a dress.

And that is what style is all about.

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Solving the Pain-Puzzle in Those with Dementia

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t isn’t always easy to recognize when an elderly, cognitively impaired person is in pain. Those with dementia can’t always tell you they have a toothache, or even remember how they

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got hurt in the first place. However, anyone can become a better pain detective when they know what to watch for.

A change in facial expression is often a first indicator. Is the person grimacing? Are they wearing a slight frown or sad looking face? A distorted expression or sudden rapid blinking can be indicators of pain.

Verbalizing or making unusual sounds can indicate pain.

Listen for heavy sighs or moans and groans. Sudden calling out or verbally abusive outbursts can be puzzling behaviors but they are sometimes the only way a demented person can express their pain.

From obvious gait or mobility problems, to rocking back and forth, these new or unusual body movements may be the only way they can tell you that they are in pain. Watch for increased fidgeting or pacing. Body language is an important communicating device.

Pattern changes in daily activities is an indicator of pain. If their appetite decreases, or if they want to sleep all the time, they may be in chronic pain.

Unfortunately, dementia itself comes with the risk of developing a painful condition, due to decreased mobility as

the major culprit. First, there is the increased risk of accidents and falls, but lack of mobility can also lead to problems such as: constipation, joint stiffness, pressure sores, and even contractures (muscles and joints that have shortened and tightened).

Since detecting pain in a person with dementia isn’t always easy, you might opt for a more proactive approach to dealing with possible painful conditions. Follow these simple but effective steps to keep your loved ones pain-free: Change a person’s position often to prevent rubbing or pressure points.

To prevent sore joints and muscles, encourage movement of arms and legs. A physiotherapist or occupational therapist can offer an easy to follow daily routine.

Apply body lotion regularly. Dry, chapped skin can be painful and skin breakdowns that produce open wounds carry the added risk of infection.

Our bodies need water. Proper hydration can prevent headaches, while improving digestion and lowering the possibility of bladder infections.

Learn safe methods of moving someone in bed or helping them to stand from sitting. This way you won’t risk hurting yourself, or the person you are caring for.

Whether you suspect a loved one with dementia is dealing with a painful condition, or your goals are to prevent pain from ever rearing its ugly head, know that your efforts to solve their pain puzzle is appreciated. Ee

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Three Surprising Ways to Save Money on Pet Care (NEWSUSA) - Owning a pet comes with a lot of benefits—but caring for a pet can also have an unwelcome impact on your budget. According to the ASPCA, owning a dog or cat can cost up to $1,000 in the first year, and many people end up spending much more. The good news is, you can cut your pet care expenses without compromising your pet’s health and wellbeing. Here are a few tips to save money on pet care:

Don’t skip the vet.

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on veterinary visits. But, according to Julie Ciarmella of the American Veterinary Medicine Association, “an investment in preventive healthcare can reduce your long-term pet healthcare costs.� Why? Because regular check-ups can prevent expensive complications down the road.

Get by with a little help from your friends.

Dog-walking, pet-sitting, and kennel services can be one of the most expensive aspects of owning a pet. You can save money by taking the “you scratch my dog’s back, I’ll scratch your cat’s chin� approach and tapping into a network of other pet owners in your area. Neighborhood dog parks are great places to meet like-minded pet lovers; or you could try good old fashioned advertising.

Choose high-quality pet products that give you more value for your money.

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Goombay Festival Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8 Enjoy sights, sounds and tastes of the African-Caribbean at Goombay, a free weekend festival in downtown Asheville. Held at Pack Square Park. A celebration of culture with music, craft market, food vendors, dance performances and competitions, a special area with activities for kids and much more!

Events happening this month in the WNC area to enjoy!

Apple Orchards Open Sunday, September 1st to October 31st Just 25 miles south of downtown Asheville is one of the country’s top apple growing areas. Visit the orchards and farms for free! North Carolina is the 7th largest apple-producing state in the nation, and Henderson County is the largest apple-producing county in North Carolina. Visit many orchards along US Highway 64 (we call it “Apple Alley”), just a few miles east of I-26. The apple harvest season runs through October, and many of the orchards are open daily.

Mountain State Fair Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8

The fair is held at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center, near the Asheville Regional Airport. Enjoy lots of rides, exhibits, animals, food and much more. Fun for all ages!

We especially love the impressive exhibits in various buildings. See the many competitions from quilting, photography, extreme garden vegetables, flowers, crafts and more.

Watch craftspeople at work. For ticket info: wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair

Asheville Chow-Chow Culinary Festival Thursday, September 12 to Sunday, 15, 2019 Savor Asheville’s creative culinary scene with events, chef demos and hands-on experiences.

Meet and connect with the makers and collaborators who nourish, nurture and create in this corner of the Appalachian Mountains. The heart of the festival will be in the middle of downtown Asheville at Pack Square. Chow Chow will showcase our creative culinary scene with a big variety of events, immersive experiences and charitable events. Meet and connect with the makers and collaborators who nourish, nurture and create in our Appalachian Mountains.

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Flock to Rock Birding Day Saturday, September 14, 2019 Chimney Rock hosts the region’s premier fall migration birding event, Flock to the Rock. This bird watching day features bird walks guided by local experts, workshops ranging from bird photography to hummingbirds, hawk watches, and family nature walks - 11 AM until 3 PM. It coincides with the annual hawk migration when dozens, sometimes hundreds, of hawks can be seen during their flight south. There is no additional cost with paid Park admission (except for the early bird walk at 7:30 AM).

Art in Autumn Fest Saturday, September 21, 2019 This juried arts and crafts festival fills Main Street in tiny Weaverville, just 7 miles north of Asheville. From 10 AM until 6 PM, the Art in Autumn festival features 114 artists from across the southeast USA, along with live music.

Find high quality arts and crafts in all sorts of mediums including pottery, glass and photography. It’s great for early holiday shopping with

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Fiesta Hendersonville Sunday, September 22, 2019 Experience the sights, sounds, pageantry, colorful costumes and extraordinary talent of Latin America in downtown Hendersonville.

More than 20 countries will be represented with food, music, art and culture. Come ready to eat and dance!

Hours are 12 Noon until 8 PM. New this year, the festival will include a parade. Admission is free.

Greek Festival Friday, September 27 to Sunday 29, 2019 At this festival, hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Asheville, you can sample some of the traditional foods and pastries (such as lamb shank, pastichio, spanakopita, gyro, souvlaki and baklava), watch traditional Greek folk dancing, cooking classes, and jewelry and crafts. Relax and enjoy some imported Greek wine, or rest at the Kafenion with a cup of expertly brewed Greek coffee.

Art on Main, Hendersonville Saturday, September 28 to Sunday 29, 2019 Meet and buy from 90 juried fine art artists with paintings, clay, metal, wood, fiber, jewelry, glass and more. Watch demos.

Main Street downtown Hendersonville has many galleries too, Sat & Sun 10 AM-5 PM.

DuPont Forest Festival Saturday, September 28, 2019 Join the celebration of magical DuPont State Recreational Forest on National Public Lands Day. This festival encourages exploration throughout the 86 miles of trails in the 10,000-acre forest. Come ready to hike, bike, hunt waterfalls and learn outdoor recreation tips to last for a lifetime. More than 30 events will take places at all day. Free admission.

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Asheville Fine Art Show October 26 & 27, 2019 Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC

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Juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Show ~ $1,500 Professional Awards All Art is Original, Personally Handmade & for Sale by the Artist Present at the Show Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm daily ~ Free Admission Plus! Youth Art Competition for K-8 or Ages 5-13 with $250 Youth Art Awards MENTORED BY

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