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“The Uncensored Message that My Wife Asked Me Not to Write…”

Dear friend, Well, at first, my wife asked me not to write this. We had a big discussion about it. Finally, she understood what I was trying to do, and actually helped me write this letter to you.

Here’s the thing. In my office, most of the people that come in to see me tell me they’ve “tried everything.”

They’ve had “every” test, wound up with huge medical bills, and are still no better off.

Often, they’ve been subjected to medications that have only served to temporarily mask symptoms.

That’s not what most people are looking for.

might never regain feeling again in her left leg.

A friend of mine convinces me to give his doctor a try. This new doctor does an exam takes some films, and then ‘adjusts’ my wife’s spine (he tells us there is compression in her body creating pressure on the nerves that are affecting her legs.) The adjustment is very gentle, and post exams and films are taken to assure the adjustment is successful.

Health, or the lack of it, very often has simple causes, and very reasonable corrections.

That’s what I’m going to tell you about.

But, before I tell you more, let me On the way home from our visit tell you something about me… my wife states that she felt At the time, I’m about to become a tingling in her legs! Oh, did I brand new father. For nine months mention that this doctor is a my wife and I are excited and a bit chiropractor? Within a few short nervous to meet our unborn months, she has full use of both daughter. Then it happens, my legs. I’m so impressed with the wife is having complications so the results, and the other ‘miracles’ doctor induces her one month that are shared with us at his early. The labor is exhausting and office, that I eventually went to the cord is wrapped around my chiropractic school myself. And daughter’s neck. With no time to that’s how it happened! spare, the doctor delivers our baby by way of forceps. Our newborn is Back to what my wife (at first) lifeless when we first meet her, and didn’t want me to write. It’s that my wife is physically, mentally, chiropractic is one of the biggest and emotionally spent. “secrets” in health care. Few people (relatively, only 10% have After a week in the intensive care been to a chiropractor) know unit my daughter, Aislyn, is well about it. And many of the rest enough to go home. Sadly, my could be helped if they only knew wife is not doing well. She has the true story. My wife could have limited use of both of her legs and been confined to a walker or is checked out of the hospital with possibly a wheelchair had we not a walker. Our lives become a been encouraged to seek challenge as she cannot carry our chiropractic care. So, I often feel baby from room to room, and I am like shouting it from the away most of the day. The doctor’s mountaintop! Is that at the hospital are perplexed so “professional?” Well, maybe it is, they refer us to a neurologist. We or maybe not. But, I’ve decided left with a grim prognosis that she people should know.

Many of my patients travel well differently to care, but we get over an hour each way to see me terrific results. It’s that simple! for various problems like: Exciting Offer-Look, I know you’re smart. You want to get to  Headaches the cause of your problem, and not  Migraines just cover it up with drugs. When  Chronic pain you are one of the first 20 people  Neck pain to call and schedule a new patient  Shoulder/arm pain exam (by January September 31, 28,2013 2012)  Whiplash from car you’ll receive that entire exam for accidents $37. That includes x-rays, a  Backaches computerized postural analysis  Numbness in limbs and a detailed report of findings.  Athletic injuries The whole ball of wax, and, there Just to name a few… are no hidden fees. But, call right away because we expect to be Here’s what some of my flooded with calls as this exam patients had to say: normally costs $275.

Again, there’s only 20 of these slots, so After my first adjustment, it don’t miss out and call today (by law, this offer excludes was like the floodgates were open. . I have been twisted up Medicare/Medicaid recipients.) for over 20 years and for the Great care at a great fee…Please, I first time I am moving in the no hope that there’s right direction. misunderstanding about quality -Sam W of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at Dr. Hassey’s technique proves I a great fee. My qualifications…I’m didn’t have to be in pain for the a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. rest of my life. I was able to get I’ve been entrusted to take care of back to the active life I enjoy. tiny babies to pro athletes that -Toni S. you may know. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who As amazing as this may sound, I need care. have been symptom free since my first visit!

My assistant is Katie and she is a -Greg G. really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at After many years of major home. We have a wonderful shoulder pain, I saw Dr. Hassey service, at an exceptional fee. Our and after a few corrections the office is called NUCALI SPINAL constant pain was gone.

CARE and it’s at 1200 Suncast -Tod J Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. Our phone number is 916-626-4300.

I have more stamina, am less Call Katie today for an stressed and I have increased appointment. We can help you. energy.

Thank you and God bless.

- Tantra M. -Matthew Hassey, D.C. Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with P.S. When accompanied by the their health problems. But I can’t first, I am also offering the second really take the credit. The truth is family member this same that I’ve never healed anyone of examination for only $10. anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself.

Of course, all people respond

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Stop wasting time with workouts and diets that aren’t meant for you.

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nstead of pledging self-improvement right out of the gate this year, it occurred to me to take some time to reflect on my accomplishments this past year. I know that may sound like any one of the following: cheesy, complicated, or perhaps too time consuming for the Kentucky-Derby-paced lives we lead. But hear me out. When I read an email recently that suggested we do this every year just as we take part in the tradition of making resolutions – I thought to myself, “Yes, instead of thinking of all our shortcomings first…how about we allow ourselves to take credit where credit is due for a change.” And just so we’re clear, an accomplishment does not necessitate you climb Mt. Everest or open an animal shelter. In my dictionary (this is where relativity comes into play), a triumph is anything you’ve done that has resulted in a positive outcome.

I let my mind wander back and came up with a list of personal kudos. It felt good; better than thinking about all that I’ve yet to accomplish.

Here’s one achievement from my notes: I workout now...and it’s wonderful! A year prior, a kettle ball was a very foreign object. I could easily dwell on the negative and say, “I should work out more often.” But not this year, I’m doing something new, I’m keeping balance on the brain (and internal criticism to a minimum.)

Something else novel to me – a detox diet. I’ve had a few friends over the years participate in a myriad of so-called “cleansing” eating regimes, some involving only cayenne pepper, lemon juice and water. That certainly can’t be safe...so which ones are? Kourtney Jason clears up the issue in “Coming Clean: The Skinny on 5 Detox Diets” that includes the most popular diets and notes from local doctors on both their effectiveness and safety.

To round out this issue – in which we celebrate health in the new year – Jenn Thornton shares some secrets to success for streamlining your fitness goals in “Your Best Body: Fitness and Food Tailored to You.” It’s simple: find your body type and follow the rules meant for your figure – whether you’re shaped like a fruit or a stick, feel and look better with these customized exercises and foods... just a few pages away.

Start 2013 with something new...and your old friend, Style!

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are the benefits of recycled ink Q: What cartridges? Will using them reduce my print quality? and toner cartridges can be reA: Ink manufactured and reused many times, which reduces the amount of waste going into landfills and the need for brand new materials to be used. For the consumer, remanufactured cartridges generally cost 20-50 percent less than new ones. It can be a huge money saver! The key word here is “remanufactured.” A remanufactured cartridge is much different than a “refilled” or “recycled” one. Remanufactured cartridges have the same quality and yield as a new cartridge, while refilling a cartridge can cause problems with print quality and possible printer problems. Remanufactured cartridges are completely disassembled and cleaned, worn parts are replaced, and new toner is installed. Remanufacturing restores cartridges to meet OEM specifications at a much lower price.

— Cindy Raley, Public Relations T3 Sustainable Office Supplies & Recycling Rancho Cordova, T3toner.com of my old silver fillings are beginQ: Some ning to not look so good. What can be done to improve them? due to the nature of A: Unfortunately, amalgam (silver) fillings, there is no sure way to improve their aesthetic. Just as silver tarnishes over time, so will these amalgam fillings. However, dentists have a few options. One is to replace the older amalgam fillings with bonded composite resin fillings, which are adaptable and formed specifically to the color, form and bite of the patient’s tooth. It will be up to your dentist’s discretion as to whether the current amalgam filling is replaceable with a bonded composite resin filling. In certain cases, the tooth with the silver filling may not have the adequate structure for a replacement; under these circumstances, a porcelain crown may be the restoration of choice.

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elcome to 2013 – here’s to a happy and healthy new year!...Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions in Folsom has added a fourth naturopathic doctor to better serve the holistic health care needs of the area. Niki Young, N.D., from Phoenix, Arizona, will specialize in women’s medicine and IV nutritional therapy. Dr. Young is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and is a licensed naturopathic doctor in California and Arizona. For more details, visit revolutionsdocs.com...

Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent retailer of fine wine, spirits and beer, opened a new store in Folsom at 2765 East Bidwell Street on November 29...Join the El Dorado Hills Nite Knitters, a knit and crochet group, on the second Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center.

Drop-ins and those new to knitting and crochet are welcome. For more details, call 916-358-3575...The WIN (Women In Networking) of El Dorado Hills group is a relationship/referral network designed to support local businesses through developing relationships and synergistic partnerships. The group meets every Tuesday for lunch and networking at Side Bar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To learn more,

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visit wineldoradohills.com...Recently the Palladio at Broadstone announced the grand opening of new stores, including California sweet shop, See’s Candies, urban gift store, Kwirkworld, teen’s and women’s apparel store Charlotte Russe, and Folsom’s relocated paint-it-yourself ceramic studio Color Me Mine. For more details, visit gopalladio.com...On the second Thursday of every month, the Folsom Film Society presents the work of independent filmmakers at Three Stages. This month’s featured film is The

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Interrupters and will play on January 10 at 6:30 p.m. For more info, visit folsomfilmsociety.org...Dignity Health announced Michael Ricks as the new president of Mercy Hospital of Folsom.

Ricks brings 16 years of professional health care experience in acute-care hospital leadership to his new position.

With Mercy, Ricks will provide strategic and operational leadership, while overseeing expansion, diversification and the continued delivery of quality health care...Jimboy’s Tacos Folsom

(708 East Bidwell) has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada to help “Make a Muscle” for those affected by neuromuscular disease. Through January 15, guests at Jimboy’s can make a donation with their purchase, and this past December 15, the Folsom location donated 15 percent of all sales to the MDA...That’s all for this edition, but check back next month for Style’s annual Home Design feature.

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Q&A Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: Follow your dreams and don’t worry about meeting the expectations of society’s definition of accomplishment in life.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: I enjoy helping other people.

Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: My mother and grandparents Q: What are you most proud of?

A: I’m very proud of the dedicated volunteers at the Folsom History Museum and Pioneer Village.

Q: Favorite humanitarian cause?

A: Compassion International is my favorite ongoing cause – my husband and I have financially supported several children for at least a dozen years.

Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: “Well done or not done at all.”

hen Mary Mast saw an ad looking for a museum director at the Folsom History Museum, she instantly knew she was the woman for the job. A longtime Sacramento resident until her move to Folsom in 2005, Mast had long wanted to live here. “I love the bike trails, the river, the foothills . . . the beauty of the area,” Mast says.

Before working at her current post, she worked as an elementary and junior high school teacher for more than 18 years, in addition to periods of time spent working in marketing and sales.

These seemingly disparate careers gave Mast just the right skills for her new position at the museum, where she man-

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ages a staff of 45-plus active volunteers, plans new exhibits, and helps raise funds to maintain, innovate and service the museum. She especially loves watching the school groups who come through Pioneer Village, the “living museum” where children get to directly interact with the history of Folsom through hands-on activities such as panning for gold. For Mast, who is also a member of the Heritage Preservation League, it’s all about conserving the history of Folsom for future generations.

Mast says, “We want people who have lived in Folsom all their lives to know that their stories and their family’s stories will be told and preserved.”

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A: Traveling and grandparenthood… hopefully!

favorites Author/writer: Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte Guilty pleasure: Dark chocolate Meal in town: Hampton’s on Sutter Local landmark: The Wells Fargo building Movie: Pride and Prejudice Musician/band: Forever a Rod Stewart fan!

Place to buy a gift, locally: Ambiance Local nonprofit: The Folsom Historical Society Annual event: Cattle Drive Saying: “Plan ahead or plan to fail.”

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PRESCHOOL FITNESS Selections include swim lessons, Itty Bitty Sports, Pre-K Kickers and dance programs.

Classes focus on having fun while teaching children fundamental skills required to play a variety of sports or dance forms. Many of the programs require parent participation; classes are offered for 18-month-olds to 6-year-olds.

YOUTH AND TEEN FITNESS Selections include a variety of dance styles, taekwondo, wrestling, tennis, volleyball and many league sports. Programs provide an introduction to a variety of activities, while participants learn how to work in a team environment, develop coordination and flexibility, and have fun while engaging in physical exercise. Programs are offered for those 5-18 years of age.

ADULT FITNESS Selections include dance, yoga, boot-camp-style workouts, tennis, Zumba, Pilates, lap swim and aquacise, as well as many sports leagues.

Programs allow participants to try a new activity or improve on existing skills, and many are offered on an ongoing basis; some programs allow mature teens to enroll.

SENIOR FITNESS Selections include yoga, Pilates, physical fitness, aquacise, Zumba and the popular “Walk and Talk” program, which takes place on some of Folsom’s beautiful trails. Seniors may also enroll in adult dance programs and sports leagues.

OUTDOOR WORKOUTS Folsom’s recreational trail system provides more than 36 miles of beautiful paved trails, with access points within most of the city’s neighborhoods and near businesses and retail centers. Research shows that “green exercise” – walking, jogging, cycling or hiking in natural areas – has a positive impact on mental as well as physical health. A map of Folsom’s trails can be found at folsom.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/bike_trails/ bike_map.asp. Printed versions are available for $2 each at the 48 Natoma Parks and Recreation registration desk.

— Lesley Miller To browse the complete selection of fitness programs, visit activityguide.folsom.ca.us; for more information, call 916-355-7285.

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Meet Echo the Mountain Lion

andsome mountain lion Echo came to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary via Southwest Wildlife Rescue in the fall of 2012 from an Arizona “confiscation case.” Mother mountain lions spend nearly two years teaching wild survival techniques to their offspring. Although more than half of California is mountain lion country, you may never see one of these big cats in

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the wild; they’re solitary and avoid people. Echo quickly became accustomed to the other rescued mountain lions – females Flash and Cedar and older male Rio – in his new family. With the passage of Proposition 117 in 1990, mountain lions became a specially protected species; therefore, hunting them in California is illegal.”

— Roberta Ratcliff

the10 spot New Year, New You It’s 2013…meaning the Mayans were wrong! To celebrate the feat, Style shares tips to help you kick off the new year the healthy way.

1. Reset your internal sleep clock by getting eight hours for six weeks straight. You’ll “program” a healthy new sleep routine and boost your metabolism.

2. Visit a local café or take a different route to work. The brain craves novelty and little changes to your daily routine can make you feel younger.

3. Start your meals with fruits and vegetables. Loading up on vitamins and antioxidants will give you that refreshed feeling.

4. Try a healthy happy hour. Instead of hitting up a bar, reconnect with friends by taking a walk or hitting the gym.

5. Not motivated to go to the gym?

Prepare the night before by laying out your workout clothing, sneakers and gym membership ID. Visible cues will inspire you to get your behind in motion.

6. Big dishes and utensils result in big trouble for your waistline. Join the Small Plate Movement Challenge (smallplatemovement.org) by eating off a 9- to 10-inch plate for your largest meal of the day for one month.

7. Avoid eating food from its original container. By doing so, you fail to see how much you’re actually eating.

8. Quit smoking – for your health, your loved ones and the planet.

9. Hold the salt. Excess sodium means bloat, high blood pressure and the risk of developing other cardiovascular diseases. To start, curb your intake of processed foods and pay attention to nutritional labels.

10. Slather on sunscreen. Harmful UVA and UVB rays can cause brown spots, make wrinkles appear before their time and…oh yeah, skin cancer. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 daily.

— Jamila B. Khan

Folsom Parks and Recreation photo courtesy of Folsom Parks and Recreation. Folsom Zoo Spotlight photo by Judy Bujold.

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January Traditions JANUARY 5-6 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING & CHIPPING

Foodie Find photo by Aaron Roseli.

This CSD/Waste Connections-sponsored event will take place at the Community Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday; free, but cash donations will benefit the Community Supporting Youth Fund. To prepare, remove everything from the tree including all ornaments, lights, ornament holders, nails and stand. Please note: Trees that are “flocked” are not eligible for chipping.

Discarded wreaths, garlands and greenery with metal, plastic, wire, lights or ornamentation are not considered green waste; place them in your trash cart.

Residents have a choice of: 1. Bringing trees to the Community Park either day.

2. Utilizing the Boy Scout curbside tree collection fundraiser on Saturday, January 5.

3. Cutting the tree into small pieces and placing it in the green waste cart (make sure it’s not so packed in that it’ll get stuck in the cart when being emptied) for green waste collection week.

4. Taking trees to the Recycling Center at 4421 Latrobe Road in El Dorado Hills.

5. Taking trees to the Material Recovery Facility in Diamond Springs.

For more information about this event and other happenings, visit edhcsd.org or call 916-933-6624.

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t’s hard to miss BJ Cinnamon’s bright yellow sign on East Bidwell Street.

Located near Historic Folsom, this quaint donut shop is quite the hangout.

Inside, yellow and orange tiling and faded images of doughnut holes and cups of Joe gird the spacious and meticulously clean interior. While I contemplated my order, a constant stream of patrons – a mixed bag of high schoolers, retirees and nine-to-fivers – made their way inside. Those in a hurry swiftly exited with pastry in mouth; this place must be good if a donut “disappears” two steps out the door.

The bright display case was packed with frosted, sprinkled and cream-filled confections, but I couldn’t resist ordering the Pecan Sticky Bun next to the cash register. The massive bun was the size of my hand, and if that wasn’t enough, the very charming owner gave me a red velvet donut to taste.

(We are now the best of friends.) With each flakey forkful, I was treated to crunchy candied pecans and gooey cinnamon and sugar swirls. Simply put, it was a decadent sweet treat and the perfect way to jump-start my Friday morning. If you’re looking to wake up your taste buds, make a visit to BJ Cinnamon, 402 East Bidwell Street, Folsom. 916-608-8824, bjcinnamon.com.

— Jamila B. Khan

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january events January is National Blood Donor Month Compiled by Jamila B. Khan

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Drumline Live Based on the hit movie, this marching band extravaganza brings explosive percussion, resounding brass and dazzling choreography to Three Stages. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit threestages.net.

The California Theatre Center presents this lively musical comedy of a clever teacher masquerading as a nasty substitute. Multiple performances will be held throughout the day; recommended for grades K-5. For times, ticket prices and more details, visit threestages.net.

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Third Annual Evening with Cary Farley

Local musician and teacher Cary Farley performs a melodic mixture of alternative and contemporary rock with a five-piece band – piano, guitar, cello, mandolin, bass and drums – in a benefit for the Mustard Seed School. The performance will be held at Three Stages, beginning at 7 p.m. For more details, visit threestages.net.

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El Dorado Art & Wine Festival Show your support for MORE’s adults with developmental disabilities and local youth programs. Twenty local wineries and 20 different caterers and restaurants will be serving at the Main Hall at the El Dorado Fairgrounds, starting at 6 p.m. With live, silent and dessert auctions, and some of the most unique artwork available anywhere, this event promises something for everyone. For more details, visit morerehab.org.

Bring your family and friends to the rink for a nostalgic winter adventure. Hit the ice daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last session begins at 8 p.m.); after you’re tuckered out, peruse the Sutter Street shops. For more details, visit folsomicerink.com.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jesus Christ Superstar Come see the uproarious production of this lively musical, presented by the Lakehills Youth Performance Arts Group.

Five shows in total will be performed at Lakehills Covenant Church in El Dorado Hills. This performance is also scheduled to be performed February 1-2. For more details, visit lakehillschurch.org.

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Cityscapes and Alleyways Head to the Gallery at 48 Natoma to peruse urban-themed oil paintings by Anthony Montanino and color photography

by Keith Berger. For gallery hours and more details, visit facebook.com/ thegalleryat48natoma.

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24th Annual Folsom Jazz Festival Middle and high school jazz bands from across California and Nevada will compete in this lively musical competition. Proceeds will support the Folsom High School Music program. For festival updates and to purchase tickets, visit folsommusic.org.

For even more events happening in our area, log on to our Web site: stylemg.com and click on Calendar. And, be sure to check out our Blog! Send your events to info@stylemg.com.

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This three-time Grammy-winning band will set down their electric instruments and pick up their guitarones, jaranas, and bajo sextos for a lively acoustic performance of their Latin catalogue in traditional and contemporary styles.

Performance will begin at 7 p.m. at Three Stages.

For more details, visit threestages.net.

Moliere's Tartuffe

Miss Nelson is Missing

Ice-Skating in Historic Folsom

Los Lobos: Acoustic En Vivo

Under the artistic direction of Tim Robbins, The Actors' Gang enters its fourth decade as an engaging theater ensemble that tackles political humor and Moliere's ageless tale of envy, deception and hypocrisy. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Three Stages. For more details, visit threestages.net.

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more events January 5 – New Year’s Duathlon.

Benefiting Girls on the Run, this free twomile run and 6.5-mile road bike race starts at Granite Beach and winds through the oak forest bordering Folsom Lake. All athletes will be provided with post-race soup and refreshments. For more details, visit tbfracing.com.

January 10 – The Interrupters. Sponsored by the Folsom Film Society, this remarkable film, directed by Steve James, tells the moving and surprising story of three dedicated individuals who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence, which they themselves once employed. The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Three Stages. For additional details, visit folsomfilmsociety.org.

January 10 – El Dorado Social Media Business School. Part of an eight-part series held on the second Thursday of the month, the El Dorado Chamber offers this opportunity for local businessmen and women to learn more on how social media can raise business awareness. The course will be held at Business Workspaces (5170 Golden Foothill Parkway) in El Dorado Hills from 9 to 10:30 a.m. To sign up, call 916933-1335.

January 10-13 – International Sportsmen’s Exposition. For more than 37 years, this has been the premier sportsmen’s show in the western U.S.; view the newest innovations in hunting, fishing, outdoor sports and adventure travel. The four-day all-day event will be held at Cal Expo. For ticket details, visit sportsexpos.com.

January 13 – Sacramento Antique Faire.

Vendors from throughout the West Coast will sell antiques, collectibles, furniture, vintage clothing, art, jewelry, military antiques, silver, glassware and much more at this famous faire. This year’s event will be held at 2300 Front Street in Sacramento. For more details, visit sacantiquefaire.com.

January 13 – Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Schubert in the Age of the Sound Byte. Jeffrey Siegel returns for a third performance in his four-part series at Three Stages. In this show, sponsored by Capital Public Radio, Siegel will introduce the audience to glorious melodies and incandescent harmonies of Schubert. The performance will begin at 1 p.m. For ticket details, visit threestages.net.

January 18-20 – Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles. You know all the songs, you know all the words – but odds are you never saw The Beatles on stage. With Rain, four musicians master the legendary foursome

in song and nuance and are accompanied by vintage video. For tickets and times, visit threestages.net.

January 19 – The Common Good Classic. Showcasing 12 northern California high school varsity boys/girls teams, this basketball tournament will bring competitive regulation games to Antelope High School.

Proceeds will support foster youth in The True North Project. The competition will begin at 11 a.m. For tournament details, visit truenorthproject.org.

January 25-27 – Northern California Home and Landscape Expo. Whether you’re planning to build, remodel or simply redecorate, the Home and Landscape Expo at Cal Expo promises to bring you the largest gathering of professionals to help with your home project. For admission information, visit homeandlandscapeexpo.com.

January 27 – The El Dorado Epicurean.

For one night only, the area’s finest chefs will be assembled to prepare lucky ticket holders a delicious four-course dinner, from a choice of 10 different itineraries.

Reservations are required and space is limited. To purchase tickets, call 800-4576279 or visit eldoradocounty.org.

January 27 – Second Annual Bridal Event.

Held at the beautiful Helwig Winery, anxious brides-to-be can prep for their big day by learning from the area’s premier wedding vendors, while enjoying sparkling wine and scrumptious hors d'oeuvres. There will also be exciting giveaways and special parting gifts for brides. To learn more, visit helwigwinery.com.

January 31 – Capitol Goes Red Day. To help raise crucial awareness in the fight against heart disease in women among California policymakers, the American Heart Association and the Legislative Women’s Caucus are sponsoring an annual Wear Red Day at the State Capitol from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The event will offer blood pressure and body fat screenings, educational literature, hands-only CPR training and heart healthy snacks. For more details, call 916-446-6505.

SAVE THE DATE! February 2 – Sacramento Museum Day. For the 15th year, visit 30 museums for halfprice or free admission. Presented by the Sacramento Association of Museums, this day is designed to encourage all members of the community to experience the region's incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife at little cost. Fairytale Town will also offer half-price admission on Sacramento Museum Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, call 916-808-7777.

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Sandinista! – The Clash The Clash’s 1980 triple album is a bit of a punch line among fans – a bizarre everything-but-the-kitchen-sink follow-up to London Calling, which many considered Clash perfection. Featuring everything from children’s choirs and reggae to dub and rap, the scale of Sandinista! is daunting, but there are so many gems – “Police on my Back,” “Charlie Don’t Surf” and “Magnificent Seven.”

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

by Dava Sobel Until the 18th century, the inability to accurately calculate longitude took a toxic toll on sea expedition – until the invention of the chronometer, which changed sea travel and exploration completely. Longitude tells the fascinating story of the chronometer’s inventor, John Harrison, the only one to propose a mechanical solution to a matter of life and death.

Roman Holiday Just to say the names Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn is to define “classic,” so when the two pair up for a fun Vespa-filled adventure, it could only be pure magic. Directed by the Oscars’ most-nominated director, William Wyler, Roman Holiday first introduced the effervescent and beautiful Hepburn to movie-going audiences, and began the love affair that still continues today.

NOW: ¡Tré! – Green Day Following up from the earlier releases of ¡Uno! and ¡Dos!, ¡Tré! completes Green Day’s most ambitious musical undertaking: an epic 37-song trilogy. From Dookie-era fast-burn punk to the lyrical pop-punk of recent years, as well as newer orchestral stadium epics, the trilogy highlights the evolution of a small punk trio from Berkeley to a Broadway show, multi-Grammy powerhouse…proving their rock ‘n’ roll heart still beats harder than ever.

NOW: The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?

by Jared Diamond Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse, takes another enlightening look at ancient civilization. With a more personal focus, Diamond draws upon his extensive fieldwork in the Pacific Islands, and other regions, to illustrate that modern and ancient civilizations are not that far apart.

NOW: To Rome with Love Dovetailing onto the critical success of Midnight in Paris, Woody Allen’s world travelogue continues with what some fans and critics are saying is one of his funniest recent movies. To Rome with Love is a rollicking love story to the city of Rome, boasting an all-star ensemble cast featuring Alec Baldwin, Roberto Benigni, Penelope Cruz, Judy Davis, Jesse Eisenberg, Greta Gerwig, Ellen Page and of course Woody himself.

FLICKS WITH STYLE – The Last Stand Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in his first lead role since 2003’s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. In his newest action comedy, Schwarzenegger is a small-town sheriff who takes on a drug cartel. If you’re a fan of his trademark one-liners, you’ll enjoy the probable many…along with a few cinematic pokes at the star’s age. In theaters January 18. —Justin Buettner For Style movie-guru Justin’s thoughts on more January movie releases, visit stylemg.com and click on Flicks with Style! And, for even more, visit facebook.com/flickswithstyle.

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joyce auteri From Heart to Hand

by Abigail Blank

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hen we’re young, we all have dreams about what we want to be when we grow up. Some of us proudly proclaimed we would be a doctor, a teacher, a firefighter, or the ever-popular rock star. Yet few of us grab hold of that vision and make it veracity. Having the bravery and passion to make her dream come true is only part of what makes Joyce Auteri, a mixed media artist from Folsom, truly exceptional.

A California transplant by way of the East Coast, she followed her family to the Sacramento area in her early 20s. While her childhood was filled with wonderful opportunities to express her creativity, as with most people, the responsibilities of everyday life led her down a path of conventionality. After years spent in the telecom industry, Auteri came across a

Until they speak to me, they’re just colors. book called Taking Flight by Kelly Rae Roberts, which inspired her to get back to her artistic roots.

Her initial approach was cautious, reintroducing herself to a variety of mediums until she found ink. Deciding to play with its uses, she grabbed some remnant tiles and let her imagination run wild. She presented the completed tiles to her friends via Facebook, without revealing they were her own work, and asked people what they thought. After a resounding response of excitement, she set her sights on having her own gallery January 2013 - stylemg.com 25

thearts space at Petra Vineyard Wine and Sutter Street Art Gallery. In June of 2012, the opportunity presented itself, and she jumped on it.

Though Auteri doesn’t create her pieces in collections, they tend to comprise themselves into groupings. “I create intuitively,” she explains. “There’s no intention behind them.” But that doesn’t mean they are wholly abstract works.

Instead, Auteri allows the color and form to dictate what they will become. Her paintings often morph into a distinct image during the creative process. “Until they speak to me, they’re just colors,” she says.

The trajectory of her career has been astounding. Within the first two years of working professionally, Auteri has already accomplished what takes many artists years, even decades, to achieve.

“It’s surreal...wonderful. My friends tell me I’m glowing,” she says. “It’s beyond words.” And, if it weren’t for the fact she’s given people so much to talk about, it would be. Since becoming a member of the Sutter Street Artists and the Folsom Arts Association, she has gained a large following of fans, selling pieces almost as quickly as she can create them, and was selected as one of only 20 artists to be part of the Top of Folsom 2012 Art Show. Yet she remains humble, offering only this thoughtful insight into her uncanny success. “My ultimate goal is to inspire others to discover their soul essence and live it!”

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Visit joyceauteri.com for more information.

Save the Date! February 1-3 – Lenaea Theatre Festival. Now in it’s 57th year, the festival presents a 3-day event at Three Stages in Folsom. More than 55 West Coast high school theatre programs will perform one-act plays, monologues, scenes and songs and receive professional feedback. For more details, visit threestages.net.

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She explains kids operate on emotion and what they want right now, while adult brains are about planning and thinking ahead.

time out 5 Discipline Mistakes & Simple Solutions

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sk any parent what the hardest part of parenting is, and discipline will be at the top of the list.

However, many parents make the same errors – causing the role of caregiver to be more difficult and stressful than necessary. Here’s a look at five discipline mistakes commonly made by parents and their quick fixes.

SIMPLE SOLUTION: Sady says to know the difference and talk to your child in their “feel language” – “I know that’s how you feel, I know that’s what you want” – but as a parent, help them learn the consequences of their potential actions, such as not studying for a test.

2. INCONSISTENCY

1. KID BRAIN ≠ ADULT BRAIN

Sometimes parents will be inconsistent in their discipline by allowing their mood or other factors to set a consequence, rather than what the actual behavior of the child was, says Dr. Tanda Almont, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and director of the Monarch Center in Roseville.

One mistake parents make is assuming their kids think the same way they do, which is not the case, says Fay Catlett Sady, L.C.S.W., M.P.H., a clinical social worker and therapist based in Placerville.

SIMPLE SOLUTION: Parents should make a list of the top behavior problems they have with their child, along with agreed upon consequences. “The same behavior

Before it’s all about him, we make it

equals the same consequences; therefore, it’s predicable and consistent,” Dr. Almont says.

3. BE A PARENT, NOT A FRIEND Another mistake Sady sees are parents focusing on being their child’s friend rather than their parent. And by focusing on a friendship rather than parenting, Sady says parents are more inclined to give in on rules because they want their child to like them.

SIMPLE SOLUTION: According to Sady, if you want your child to grow up as a happy and responsible adult, then they have to learn there are limits and rules in life. “Allowing kids to break rules will not help them become responsible adults,” she adds.

4. BE BALANCED Dr. Almont says for effective discipline, you have to have a good balance between positive attention and appropriate discipline with clear consequences.

“Positive attention is the glue that makes

the discipline work,” she adds.

SIMPLE SOLUTION: Praise the admirable behaviors that tend to go unnoticed, Dr. Almont says. For example, if your child is sitting quietly in their chair, tell them how happy it makes you, “because if they’re not sitting quietly in their chair, you are going to say something,” she explains.

5. CHILD SEE, CHILD DO

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Lastly, Sady says parents sometimes forget their children will learn by what they see their parents do. “Kids will handle problems like you do, they’ll handle anything like you do...they are mimicking and copying you, and what you do is what they will learn,” she explains.

SIMPLE SOLUTION: Instead of yelling, screaming and using aggression to get what you want from your kids, Sady says to use respect and firmness in a caring manner, and don’t be surprised when your kids respond in a similar manner to you. “It may take some time, but it will happen – kids behave the way they’re taught to,” she says.

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the glass slipper Helping At-Risk Girls Live Fairy Tales

(L to R) Top Row: Adrianna, Holly and Judi Bottom: Jennifer, D. Jackie Guzman and Christina

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earing a woman refer to the Mariposa Hospitality House – the primary training site of the Citrus Heights-based nonprofit, Glass Slipper – as her “dream home” (one that provided the now volunteer with an opportunity for self-improvement as a girl, and a place that she hopes will one day host her nuptials) is the fondest memory of the organization’s director, D. Jacqueline Guzman.

“The house is lovely,” Guzman confesses, “but the fact that she envisions us in her life is what touched my heart.”

Fitting, you might say, as the Glass Slipper – run 100 percent by volunteers – is all about touching hearts and transforming lives. Since its inception in 1997, the nonprofit’s mission is “to inspire women and girls to discover their true identity in a not-so-fairy-tale world and empower them for a brighter future.” The organization believes that every girl should have the opportunity to discover her inherent value and full potential.

This belief drives Glass Slipper’s wide, purpose-driven scope of services: a comprehensive slate of enrichment activities, self-development programs, life skills and coaching that represents the nonprofit’s commitment to moving at-risk girls ages

12-18 in foster care toward self-sufficiency.

The results are on display at Mariposa Hospitality House, which operates a culinary program while offering merchandising and customer service training through the IMAGE Boutique. Most crucially, perhaps, is that Mariposa provides positive role modeling in an on-the-job setting the organization calls “the ideal learning laboratory.”

Spanish for butterfly, “Mariposa” signifies Glass Slipper’s emphasis on internal and external transformation. Emotionally, programs address core issues related to restoring one’s self-esteem. In support is a beauty salon that supplies complimentary, confidence-boosting cosmetology services. Particularly significant to the overall success of the nonprofit is arguably its very backbone: mentorship. “As a gender-specific organization, we understand girls,” Guzman explains. “We know having someone to trust and share life with is critical. So, we serve as positive role models who genuinely care about their future…

Mentoring has always been a key part of our program and is the glue that holds everything together.”

The arrival of 2013 finds Glass Slipper expanding its reach. Currently operating Alex at the salon

(L to R) Christina, Holly and Jennifer

(L to R) Alex, Adriana and Selena

the IMAGE Academy, a self-development program at multiple community locations, the nonprofit will roll out an after-school program in the Sacramento City Unified School District this month. In March, plans call to rebuild Mariposa Hospitality House’s old garage; upon completion, the new structure will boast a commercial kitchen and more than double the square footage to expand its culinary training, as well as a great-room concept with seating for more than 40 girls at dinner. Replications of Mariposa Hospitality House, including a residential housing component (transitional housing) for young women aged 18-24 emancipated from the foster care system in multiple communities, is also in the works.

The Glass Slipper’s ambitions are impressive, but no more so than its ultimate goal. “Our hope,” Guzman says, “is to create beautiful memories of their youth, and to be in their lives [through] adulthood.”

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For volunteer opportunities, more information, or to make a donation, visit glassslippergirls.org.

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by Jenn Thornton

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the truth about trust Q & A with Therapist Bob

by Bob Parkins, LMFT

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t’s often said that trust is essential to a healthy marriage, and once broken is very difficult to rebuild. Struggling couples frequently ask how they can rebuild trust once it’s been lost, to which I always reply, “Consistency over time.”

Time and consistency may be the essential ingredients, but many couples struggle with exactly how this is done.

Below are common questions I’m often asked about various types of trust.

shared, he’ll need to prove himself through progressive changes over time, not only in abstaining from porn but in the way he relates to you and others. If he’s unable to stop his compulsiveness, he most likely will need help from a qualified therapist.

Q: I was furious when I discovered my

Q: I’ve been having difficulty being honest with my husband about myself. I rarely share anything beyond my daily routine, and certainly don’t share my feelings. He seemed to be a good listener when we dated, but now I don’t even know if he cares. Should I be opening up anyway?

wife had been reading my journal. When confronted, she angrily accused me of being deceptive and said there should be no secrets between spouses. Now I’m confused and have stopped journaling.

Am I wrong to keep a private journal?

BOB: Reading your journal without permission is a violation of trust and respect for your privacy. Processing your thoughts and feelings in a private journal is in no way keeping secrets from your wife. Her angry accusations are merely a deflection from her violation. She might rebuild your trust by acknowledging this and respecting your privacy in the future.

Q: After repeatedly catching my husband with porn, I moved out of our bedroom. Every time the issue comes up, he gets angry, accuses me of being unforgiving, and won’t stop asking when I plan to move back in. I know he feels terrible, but how can I trust him again?

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BOB: Withdrawing from your husband is how you’ve protected yourself, because the relationship hasn’t been emotionally safe enough to share this part of you. However, withdrawal is only a temporary coping solution; without addressing the underlying issues, the two of you will continue to drift apart.

Q: My wife and I have been struggling financially for years, and even though we’re being directly impacted by the economic downturn, she continues to hide purchases and not curb her spending. I don’t trust her with money, and now we can barely pay the mort-

gage. In order to regain control of our finances, should we separate our money?

BOB: Money can be a highly emotional issue and is one of the top five subjects couples experience significant conflict over. Couples who can’t trust each other financially not only struggle with basic household business, but it’s usually a symptom of even deeper issues.

Separating your money may be a practical short-term answer, but won’t likely solve the problem. The best solution is to see a financial expert to develop an agreed upon financial strategy, as well as a marriage counselor.

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Bob Parkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and can be reached at 916-337-5406, info@bobparkinslmft. com or bobparkinslmft.com.

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ictoria and Ryan Rawles love the show House Crashers on the DIY Network and frequently talked about how cool it would be to get “crashed.” Fortune smiled on them when the show’s host, Josh Temple, caught sight of them in the Lowe’s parking lot. “I think everyone spotted them,” Temple remembers. “That’s one handsome couple!”

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Temple couldn’t say the same for the couple’s outdated kitchen. Confined and dark with broken countertops and cabinets and appliances that didn’t work, not to mention a big hole in the floor, this was a recipe for renovation.

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Accentuating the positive is sometimes easier said than done, especially when it comes to accepting your body type. Whether you’ve been blessed (or cursed) with curves or a ballerinaesque body (i.e. long and lean) – our guide takes you through the four most common figures and offers fitness and food plans for each; because when it comes to exercising and eating, one size doesn’t always fit all.

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Curvy THE SHAPE Your body is naturally bigger in the breasts and hips than the waist, so aim for allover muscle tone and give arms and legs a good going over – just like the Queen of Curves, Beyoncé.

THE WORKOUT “Having more curves in a particular area does not mean we cannot work on toning those specific areas through strength training,” says Noelle Ritter, certified athletic trainer with Roseville Health and Wellness Center (RHWC).

“Pair strength work with low [to] moderate intensity cardio for 30 minutes to boost metabolism and burn fat.” *Perform each exercise three to four times a week for results. Moderate exercises as needed.

Exercise: Swing Squat with Kettle Ball Keep legs wide enough to swing a weight between them, then, using a 10-pound kettle ball or weights, do three sets of 10 reps.

Exercise: Reverse Lunge Alternating Using your own body weight, do two sets of 10 reps (or, with 5-10 pound weights at your side, two sets of 15 reps).

Exercise: Plank with Single Leg Climb Start in plank position, bend knee up toward chest (like you are climbing), then fully extend leg back (glute extension); repeat using your own body weight one leg at a time for 10 reps on each side.

Exercise: Lunge Stance with Single Arm Row Using your own body weight and tubing, row as you stand.

Complete two sets of 10 reps (if using cable equipment, use 10-20 pounds to complete two sets of 15 reps).

Exercise: Side-Lying Donkey Kick Keep top knee pulled into the chest, then kick out with the heel. Using your own body weight, do two sets of 10 reps on each side, or two sets of 15 reps, alternating kicks slightly forward and slightly behind.

THE EATING PLAN Shed pounds: “Focus on complex carbs (whole grains, quinoa, legumes) and lean proteins (turkey, eggs, chicken breast), with minimal fats (a handful of nuts, healthy oils when making your own salad dressings),” Ritter advises. “Seek to stay ‘full’ from hearty grains and fiber from fruits and veggies.”

Stay trim: Steer clear of processed and salty foods and, when possible, animal fat.

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You’re a “bombshell” body type that, proportionally, is wider on the bottom, smaller on top. (But don’t worry, Marilyn Monroe was too.)

THE WORKOUT “Alternating days of circuit training and cardiovascular training is ideal for the pear-shaped body type,” says Lisa Marrero, general manager of RHWC. Circuits should combine strength training and fat burning simultaneously and be done five days a week. Can’t get outside? “Try cardio equipment like the stationary bike, treadmill or stair stepper,” Marrero adds, or her workout below. *Perform one weighted exercise per body part for one set of 15 reps. Include 30 to 60 seconds of cardiovascular exercise (jumping rope, step-ups or running) after each set.

Rotate through the exercises in the circuit for 40 minutes. Moderate exercises as needed.

Exercise: Push-ups Start by doing push-ups on your knees or at an incline, using support if necessary.

Exercise: Bicep Curls & Shoulder Press Combination Start with a bicep curl. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with palms facing forward, arms at your sides. Bend elbows to bring weights up to shoulders. Turn hands so palms face for-

ward again, push up and straighten arms above the head. Lower hands back down to shoulders, rotate palms toward you, and lower hands back down.

Exercise: Tricep Dips With fingers overlapping the edge of a bench (buttocks in front of it), walk your feet forward until you can lower your hips straight down in front of the bench. Stop when shoulders are even with elbows, then press the arms up and return to the starting position.

Exercise: Squats With feet wider than hip-width apart, toes turned slightly out and arms at your sides, slowly bend knees, pushing the butt and hips out and down behind you. (Always keep head and shoulders aligned over the knees and the knees over the ankles.) Come down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. As you lower, raise your arms up and in front of you no higher than parallel to the ground. Straighten the legs to come up, and lower your arms to your side.

Exercise: Crunches Lying on your back, knees bent at a 90-degree angle, place your hands on each side of your head, without interlocking your fingers. Slowly curl the shoulders toward the pelvis, raising shoulders approximately four inches off the floor.

Contract abs and exhale on the way up.

Hold the contraction for one second and inhale as you lower yourself.

THE EATING PLAN Shed pounds: Consume an array of low-fat proteins (lean cuts of steak, whitefish, skinless chicken breasts and tuna) and complex carbohydrates (fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains). Incorporate a small amount of healthy fats (natural peanut butter, olive oil).

Stay trim: Avoid foods high in saturated fats and refined sugars (typically found in fast food and baked goods).

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Athletic THE SHAPE

Narrow hips, broad shoulders, and a strong physique mark the athletic body type. (Hello, Jessica Biel!)

THE WORKOUT “Very few people fit exclusively into one body type,” says Lisa Packheiser, fitness director of Spare Time Clubs. ”Many of us are a blend of at least two types.” Sculpting the glutes is a good way to give this area shape. Thicker-waisted athletic types should focus on tightening the tummy.

Packheiser advocates interval training as a “better cardio option because it tends to burn more overall calories.” *Do two sets of 14-20 reps of the following exercises, three to four days per week.

Moderate exercises as needed.

Exercise: Stability Ball Pass Lying on your back, ball in your hands, reach up to a “V” position, with your legs and your feet meeting in the middle; pass the ball from hands to feet. Do 10 to 15 reps.

Exercise: Reverse Lunges Using a medicine ball (or any light weight of 2-8 pounds), step backwards with the right leg, while simultaneously reaching the weight up and over your head to the left. Return to the starting position and repeat with the left leg while reaching right.

Exercise: Push-Ups with Side Knee Tucks Whether on the floor for a straight leg push-up or at an angle with hands on a bench, perform a push-up followed by a side knee tuck. Lift your left leg just off of the ground and bring your knee toward your left elbow.

Repeat on the right side.

Exercise: Sumo Squats Standing with your legs wide and your toes slightly pointed outward with weight in your hands ( 8 -1 5 p o u n d s) , squat down to 90 degrees with your knees pointing in the same direction as your toes. Squeeze your glutes and inner thighs as you come back up to a full standing position.

Exercise: Stability Ball Knee Tucks In a push-up position with your legs on the stability ball, pull knees in toward the chest and return to the starting position.

THE EATING PLAN Shed pounds: “Eat smaller, more frequent meals to bump up your metabolism, and cut out junk food and sweets from your diet to prevent quick weight gain,” Packheiser recommends.

Stay trim: Low-calorie foods and fresh veggies are key for athletic-shape weight loss. Include complex carbohydrates in small portions to keep calories down.

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THE SHAPE

Refuse to take “stick figure” literally – what you lack in curves, you make up for in versatility. (Is there nothing Cameron Diaz can’t wear? She’s your type, too.) Like guys, boyish builds can form a little potbelly, but building muscle can be tough.

THE WORKOUT Focus on giving more shape to your silhouette. Increase weight training to add lean muscle mass (especially to a curve-less backside), build up the shoulders for a stronger looking physique, and give love to the abs and obliques for a cinchedlooking waist. *Do the following exercises in a circuit two to three times, with no rest in between, three times a week. Perform workout four to five times per week.

Moderate exercises as necessary.

Exercise: Push-Ups Using your own body weight and, if necessary, a support (bench, stairs, stability balls, stacked steps, knees) do 10-12 push-ups per circuit.

Exercise: Squat and Overhead Press Tighten your glutes, shoulders and abs with this allover toner. With a dumbbell in each hand and elbows bent in front of your torso, stand with your feet in a

wide stance, toes pointed out. Bend your knees and squat down, being careful not to extend the knees over toes. Come back up and repeat.

Exercise: Stability Ball Abs With your back flat on the floor, arms at your side, legs at 90 degrees with calves on a stability ball, lift your head and shoulders off the floor, while simultaneously bringing arms up and pulsing them while breathing. Count to 100.

Exercise: Carving Curl Lie flat facing the floor with head resting on folded arms and a dumbbell tucked behind a bent knee. Keep the foot flexed and slowly lift the bent leg about three to five inches off the floor; lower and repeat. Do 20 reps on both sides.

Exercise: Swaying Bridge Lie flat on the floor with feet slightly larger than shoulder-width apart (arms at your sides, heels on the floor, knees bent). Lift the hips until a line forms from rib cage to knees (your bra line stays on the ground). While hips are raised, sway from side to side then lower. Do 10-12 reps.

THE EATING PLAN Shed pounds: Although naturally more slim, fight flab (especially near the tummy area) and keep bloat at bay by eating fresh veggies, leafy greens (kale and Swiss chard), lean meats and whole grains.

Stay trim: Stay away from refined sugars and foods high in saturated fats. Snack on superfoods like pumpkin seeds and immunity-boosting fruits like kiwi.

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coming clean The Skinny on 7 Detox Diets

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hanks to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyoncé and Anne Hathaway endorsing various cleanses, detox diets have never been more popular. “The detox industry is huge,” says Harmony Boeh, R.D., with Roseville Health and Wellness Center.

“It made more than $60 billion in 2011.”

Outside of the celebrity push, cleanses and detox programs can be quite appealing. Individuals turn to the quick and temporary diet as a way to increase energy levels and to “reset” their bodies after regular exposure to environmental toxins (medications, pesticides, pollution) and from their typical diet (processed foods, sugars, alcohol, caffeine).

“Being able to break any addiction [to caffeine, alcohol, sugar] is empowering,” Boeh says. Dr. Anita M. Larrow, N.D., with Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions in Folsom, agrees. “Some people will do it as a spiritual or mental cleanse.

Others will do it with the change of season, to jump-start a weight loss plan, or to break an addiction. Cleansing and detoxing takes you out of your daily eating routine so you can break those habits.”

But before you try a detox diet or cleanse, both Boeh and Larrow strongly advise consulting a doctor to see if it’s the right choice for you. “For the generally healthy population, a three-day cleanse isn’t likely to do much harm or lead to lasting health problems, and may provide motivation for people looking to change to a healthier diet afterwards,” Boeh says, adding that children, teenagers, pregnant or nursing women, and seniors are not advised to detox/cleanse.

As with most fad diets, there is a lack of scientific evidence to support their adoption. “Science has not proven any benefit to a detox or cleanse diet,” says Kirsten Ransbury, R.D., with Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center. “There is a multi-billion dollar industry selling books and products which claim many things that are unproven. This is very much a buyer-beware situation.” Detox diets are extremely low calorie and primarily liquid diets promoted to clear out the colon and help the body eliminate toxins. “None of them are recommended since they are nutritionally inadequate, can upset blood sugars, lead to muscle and water loss (dehydration), diarrhea or frequent loose stools, reduced immunity, headaches, irritability and a slower metabolism, which makes regaining any weight lost happen very quickly when the diet is done,” Ransbury explains. “The human body is designed to rid itself of toxins. The liver, kidneys, lungs and skin do a beautiful job of this already.”

Like anything, the answer to whether a detox diet can be beneficial to you depends on what you and your doctor decide is best. Ransbury and Boeh summarize seven of the most popular diets, explaining the pros and cons of each.

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Also known as the lemonade diet, the Master Cleanse is a monodiet (where you only consume one mixture) designed to work with your body’s existing cleansing and detoxifying processes. It’s typically done for 10 days. “The Master Cleanse is basically a starvation diet, where you are allowed to drink a mixture of lemon juice with maple syrup, water and cayenne pepper. You can also drink salt water and a laxative tea,” Ransbury says.

Pros: According to the book The Complete Master Cleanse by Tom Woloshyn, benefits include: better sleep, more energy, clarity of mind, greater flexibility, weight loss, freedom from addictions, increased strength, reduced swelling and pain, less hair loss, improved skin complexion, reduced allergies and more. Ransbury, however, states this diet has no benefits.

Cons: “It may lead to muscle breakdown, vitamin deficiencies, weakened immune system, headaches, fatigue and frequent loose stools,” she says.

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GREEN SMOOTHIE DETOX DIET This diet plan involves blending fruits and vegetables into smoothies. “It provides about 15 servings of fruits and veggies a day,” Ransbury says, adding that there are different options as far as how many days the plan can be followed. Allowed foods include avocado, brewer’s yeast, bee pollen, chia seeds, herbs, raw chocolate, yogurt, coconut, flaxseed oil, goji berries, wheat germ, maple syrup, stevia and honey.

Pros: Lots of fiber and may be an easy way for people to consume more fruits and veggies, Ransbury says.

Cons: “People may experience headaches and fatigue while adjusting to the elimination of many foods,” she says. “This diet does not provide suggestions on what to eat other than a quart of green smoothies each day, so it may be low in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin D and selenium.”

MARTHA’S VINEYARD DETOX DIET

Consisting of 21 days of liquids (primarily vegetable juices and soups, berry drinks and herbal teas), this diet requires nutritional supplements – vitamins, digestive enzymes and aloe vera juice – which can be purchased from the diet plan’s Web site and cost upwards of $200. Ransbury says the diet is only about 1,000 calories per day, and caffeine and alcohol are prohibited. After 21 days, additional foods like protein powder, soymilk, yogurt and salmon are added, followed by other nutritious foods.

Pros: “There are a lot of fruits and vegetables – about 21 servings a day – but this is a blessing and a curse since it can lead to many unexpected trips to the bathroom,” Ransbury says.

Cons: The diet doesn’t provide enough protein to maintain your muscles or immune system, offering only about 20 grams per day. “People will lose weight but it will be primarily water and muscle,” she says. “This type of weight loss is quickly regained, but the muscle has to be rebuilt with exercise.”

Essential fat is also lacking from the diet. And with sudden stops to alcohol, caffeine and sugar consumption, withdrawal symptoms may occur.

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Leanne Hall, a yoga instructor and nutrition enthusiast, created the Fresh Fruit Cleanse, which lasts between one to seven days, with greater weight loss resulting with longer cleanses. “Hall claims fruit is ‘nature’s most effective cleanser’ and her cleanse will restore metabolism, strengthen peristaltic (digestive) actions of the intestines, support weight loss, and ‘awaken’ willpower and confidence,” Boeh says. Recommended foods include mangos, apples, pears, bananas, raspberries, plantains, dates, figs, orange juice, lemons, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, spaghetti squash, eggplants, zucchinis, avocados, coconut milk, spirulina, raw cacao, hemp seeds, flax seeds, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs and spices.

Pros: This diet encourages healthy fruit and vegetable intake, eliminates processed foods and is affordable (Hall’s book Fresh Fruit Cleanse retails for $11 on amazon.com). And despite its name, this diet isn’t limited to fresh fruit only, Boeh adds.

Cons: “All foods must be prepped at home,” Boeh says. “It’s not realistic for many people with time constraints, family or full-time jobs.” The diet does not include exercise, and some dieters may have problems with headaches, fatigue and digestive distress.

This cleanse is based on the thought that when we consume cooked foods, our bodies must divert valuable energy away from normal detoxification processes and instead dedicate this energy toward inefficiently digesting the cooked foods, Boeh explains. “The cleanse claims to allow our bodies to get rid of waste without accumulating more along the way,” she says. The diet includes organic raw fruits, vegetables, seeds and sprouts, but prohibits foods like avocados, nuts and coconuts as these fats are said to reduce efficacy of the cleanse. Additionally, cleansers must eat at least a pound of leafy greens each day of the 7-10 day diet to meet vitamin and mineral needs.

Pros: According to rawfoodsolution.com, “the basic approach in this diet is to increase the consumption of raw plant foods (fruits and vegetables), reduce or cut out completely the consumption of cooked food and animal fats and protein (i.e. meat and dairy products).” The Web site also claims feelings of rejuvenation, energy, improved attitude and weight loss. “Any time

people eat more fruits and veggies is great,” Boeh says.

Cons: The diet’s Web site also explains that it’s not nutritionally complete and should not be followed for prolonged periods of time. Boeh adds that this diet, like most other cleanses, is not based on scientific research. The diet excludes important exercise, and recommends a 24-hour water-only fast prior to starting the up-to-10-day cleanse. Like many cleanses, it is recommended you stay home for the extent of the diet to ensure you’re following the guidelines. And you’ll need to have time to prepare the produce through chopping, peeling, straining, blending, etc. You may experience possible discomfort while “toxins leave the body,” caffeine withdrawal headaches, lightheadedness, nausea, irritability and vomiting.

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This cleanse claims to mobilize toxin-containing fat stores, Boeh explains. It typically lasts at least three days and consists of fresh vegetable and fruit juices. Prior to the cleanse, cut out caffeine, sugar and processed foods to decrease the likelihood of headaches and cravings, she says. You’ll drink 32-96 ounces of juice each day, half coming from veggie greens, and then you’ll drink warm water between the juices to “promote elimination.”

Pros: The book Juice Fasting and Detoxification by Steve Meyerowitz claims the diet will increase energy, improve mental alertness, heal chronic ailments without drugs, promote weight loss without the hassle of diets, and maintain stamina without hunger.

Cons: Besides the fact that it’s nutritionally incomplete with negligible protein and fat, it’s also pricey. Juicers start at $300 and it costs about $65-$70 dollars a day to maintain the diet. Boeh warns that juice cleanses can be dangerous for people with diabetes, people undergoing chemotherapy, or people with kidney compromise. Lastly, when you make juices (on any diet), you must consume them as soon as you make them because valuable phytochemicals begin to break down as soon as the juice is made, she says. “When juicing, the pulp or skin is typically removed and discarded, meaning we miss out on the fiber that we need to help regulate bowel function and stabilize blood sugars,” she explains.

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This cleanse allows for consumption of nuts, vegetables, many fruits (with certain exceptions) and whole grains, but prohibits meats, most dairy, sweets, artificial sweeteners, condiments and alcohol. “Supporters claim that consuming more carbonated beverages, energy drinks, sugar, refined grains, dairy and meat lowers the body’s pH and leaves us more susceptible to illness,” Boeh says. “By eliminating these low pH foods, you become more alkalotic, or more ‘balanced,’ boosting the immune system and making us less favorable hosts to chronic disease.” The diet recommends frequent saliva pH tests (our body likes a pH of 7.35-7.45) and two enemas daily.

Pros: Alkalotic foods tend to be plant-based: whole grains, vegetables and nuts. Eating more of these is always good, Boeh says. The diet claims to “resolve” chronic conditions and pain, improve skin complexion, increase energy levels and provide a better sense of well-being and mental clarity.

Cons: Twice-daily enemas can lead to dangerous electrolyte imbalances, that ironically the cleanse reports to correct. Dehydration and bowel perforation are also possible. Reactions may include diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and headaches as “toxins leave the body.”

Bottom Line: While a detox diet may benefit you, these are not quick tricks to look better and lose weight. “If you want to feel and look better, eat more ‘real’ foods,” Boeh says. “Focus on plants. Take time to relax or meditate as well as exercise. Listen to your body when it’s hungry, thirsty or tired; fuel when you need to and stop when you’ve had enough.”

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Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Clinic Celia Remy, M.D.P.C. 1891 E. Roseville Pkwy., Ste.170 | Roseville 916-797-1131 700 Oak Avenue Pkwy. | Folsom | 916-508-8640 www.VitalityMedicalLaserandSkin.com Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Clinic is owned and operated by Celia Remy, M.D.P.C. Dr. Remy began her career with UC Davis Medical Center holding two positions as Medical Director for a child abuse clinic and as a pediatrician with specialty interest in pediatric dermatology. This work piqued her interest in laser technologies and led her to study non-surgical aesthetic reconstruction techniques. She applied this knowledge in the treatment of scars, wound healing, tissue regeneration and non-surgical reconstruction for injuries or trauma to the face. She studied laser treatments extensively as she developed her expertise in assessment and treatment of burns, wounds and traumatic injury. This led her to pursue training in advanced aesthetic treatments, where the overlap allowed Dr. Remy to bring a fresh and unique perspective to the field of cosmetic medicine.

Dr. Remy works with laser engineers to refine and improve treatment effectiveness and utilize combinations of developing

technologies to get the best results possible. She is a certifying instructor for physicians and nurses learning laser technology and advanced sculpting techniques.

At Vitality Medical, “it is our paramount responsibility to provide safe, effective treatments appropriate for patients needs and desires.

We focus on each patients unique and specific needs based on the structural characteristics of the body and dynamic movement of the face. Now that we understand the changes that happen over time, we are able to utilize the best treatments available to achieve the most natural appearance possible. We strive to offer our patients the most cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art techniques in the industry while providing a caring environment with a focus on minimizing discomfort.”

Services Include: •Awake liposuction & fat transfer to breast, buttocks, face and hands •Advanced skin tightening with exclusive Trilogy protocol, no downtime •Facial sculpting with dermal fillers and fat transfer •Effective treatments for difficult acne and scars •Botox and Dysport •Laser treatments for hair removal and veins •Prescription skin care customized for your needs •Complimentary consultations

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willow cafe & sweetery Hidden Culinary Gem

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Cajun Smoked Salmon

It even features a hyper-local touch with basil grown out on the cafe’s patio.

Photos by Dante Fontana.

Polenta Lasagna

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ucked in the back of a nondescript complex off of Folsom Boulevard, Willow Cafe & Sweetery may be tough to find (keep an eye out for strategically placed sandwich boards to help direct you), but it’s certainly well worth the effort.

Only open a year, it’s sure to be the

new go-to spot for those desiring a destination offering gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options; as well, there’s a menu for the carnivore (the meatloaf with house-ground sirloin is a favorite, and for the vegetarian, the Asian noodle salad looks quite satisfying). Be sure to try the fabulous focaccia bread,

made in-house several times a week for Willow’s gigantic breakfast sandwich.

The namesake bakery case features at least as many gluten-free versions of its scrumptious baked goods, if not more, than their regular-recipe counterparts.

I’d recommend the standby blondies and sinfully rich brownies, but keep eye out for any of the daily specials.

On the brunch menu, the Buckwheat Pancakes with organic maple syrup disproves the “this tastes like cardboard” saying that sometimes accompanies items made with buckwheat. If you’re afraid of overdoing it on the sweets, try the Cajun Smoked Salmon – a smallplate option that’s perfect for sharing – featuring a lightly toasted crostini with silky-smooth cream cheese, red onion, and relatively tame “Cajun” salmon.

Though they just started offering dinner service in August (Thursday-Saturday starting at 5 p.m.), intriguing menu items like the Grilled Coho Salmon with an apricot glaze, sautéed Swiss chard and wild rice salad, or the popular Polenta Lasagna with seasonal vegetables and house-made tomato sauce (it even features a hyper-local touch with basil grown out on the cafe’s patio) will surely prove to be just as superb as their brunch selections. Willow rebels from the ordinary and keeps it fresh by changing their menu throughout the year, assuring that guests get superior ingredients in their sinfully simple dishes.

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Willow Cafe & Sweetery, 13405 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 950, Folsom, 916-2947805, willowcafeandsweetery.com.

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restaurantguide Featuring restaurants and eateries in El Dorado Hills and Folsom ** = MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION POINT

EL DORADO HILLS AMERICAN/Café/Bakery/Deli The Hub Coffee House & Café 4364 Town Center Blvd.

916-939-6764 The Purple Place 363 Green Valley Rd. 916-933-2616 Sienna Restaurant 3909 Park Dr. 916-941-9694 Windplay Deli ** 5003 Windplay Dr. 916-933-9099 French Café Campanile 4359 Town Center Blvd.

916-934-0734 JAPANESE Sky Sushi 3907 Park Dr. 916-941-6310 MEXICAN Sir Vesa’s 2023 Vine Street 916-939-9153 THAI Chantara Thai 4361 Town Center Blvd.

916-939-0389

FOLSOM RESTAURANTS American/Café/Bakery/Deli Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Folsom ** 1016 Riley St. 916-225-3541 Early Toast** 25075 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-984-5200 Folsom Sports Garage ** 25005 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-984-7008 Freshii 2776 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-1400

Jack’s Urban Eats ** 2756 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-5553 Karen’s Bakery and Café ** 705 Gold Lake Dr. 916-985-2665 La Bou 404 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-983-3885 13385 Folsom Blvd.

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the finest in services, quality and presentation

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Lake Forest Café 13409 Folsom Blvd.

916-985-6780 Land Ocean New American Steakhouse 2720 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-7000 Main Street Bagel ** 1125 Riley St. 916-983-6444

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Mary’s Gold Miner Cafe 426 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-4181 Willow Cafe & Sweetery 13405 Folsom Blvd.

916-294-7805 Hours: Lunch: M-F 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Dinner: Th-Sat 5 p.m. - Close; Brunch: Sat-Sun 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, D At Willow Café & Sweetery we proudly feature a seasonal menu with local brews and wines available. Our dishes highlight fresh, local and delicious ingredients, using only free-range and grass-fed meats. We offer cuisine to meet a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections.

See ad on page 54 California-French Bidwell Street Bistro ** 1004 E. Bidwell Street 916-984-7500 Hours: Lunch: M-F: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Dinner: M: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; T-Th: 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; F-Sat: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Closed Sun. Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A, D Bidwell Street Bistro has been serving excellent food and wine in Folsom for over 9 years. Owner, Richard Righton, and Executive Chef, Wendi Mentink are a formidable team and have been praised and won

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MEXICAN CUISINE & TEQUILA LOUNGE

Experience Mexquite.

restaurantguide Bidwell St. Bistro continued... awards since they opened. Open for lunch and dinner with a full bar. Bidwell Street Bistro also has a private dining room for your special events and business dinners.

Come and enjoy our seasonal menu and extensive wine list. Catering is also available. www.bidwellstreetbistro.com See ad on page 56 Chinese/Asian Fat’s Asia Bistro ** 2585 Iron Point Rd. 916-983-1133 Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily; Dinner: Sun-Th: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; F-Sat: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Reservations Accepted Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A We specialize in handmade dim sum, house made banana cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe) and fresh, high quality Asian food. Full bar with high quality spirits and spectacular wine list. Patio seating with outdoor water features. Banquet parties available for up to 30 people. We have contemporary Asian cuisine in a spectacular hip environment.Visit www. lovemyfats.com.

See ad on page 13 Sunny Garden Exotic Asian Cuisine 25085 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-983-8882 Teriyaki To Go! 614 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-5560 Italian Visconti’s Ristorante 2700 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-5181 JapanesE Aloha Sushi ** 2791 East Bidwell St. 916-984-3777

Jimboy’s Tacos 708 E. Bidwell St. 916-983-6990 La Rosa Blanca 402 Natoma St. 916-673-9085 Los Cerros Mexican Grill 2405 Iron Point Rd. 916-817-6452 Mexquite ** The Parkway Shopping Center 916-984-8607 Hours: Sun-Th: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; F-Sat: 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open until 1 a.m. F-Sat. Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A Mexquite Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Lounge complements what the city of Folsom and our surrounding areas are creating for our environment. We are here to provide shade, great tasting cuisine, warmth for the winter months and cooling for the summer time, while providing our neighbors and friends with outstanding service and the highest quality food and beverages. NOW SERVING Mexican breakfast Sat. & Sun. Visit www.mexquite.com.

See ad on page 53 Pizza Girasole Pizza 2700 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-7179 Pronto Pizza 299 Iron Point Rd. 916-608-0720 THAI Thai Paradise ** 2770 E. Bidwell St. 916-984-8988

SELECT OUTLYING RESTAURANTS I Love Teriyaki & Sushi 185 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-357-5202 Suishin Sushi ** 194 Blue Ravine Rd. 916-985-8885

Sierra Smokehouse BBQ 2533 Merrychase Dr., Cameron Park 530-672-7477 ZacJack Bistro 3275 Coach Ln., Cameron Park 530-676-2969

Wasabi Japanese Fusion 2371 Iron Point Rd. 916-817-8887 Mexican Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant ** 1760 Prairie City Rd. 916-985-8888

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rich in history and taste.

Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Now offering tours Friday through Sunday at Noon and 2 p.m.

20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA 95669 t. 209-245-6942

t e r r a d orow i n e ry.c om ©2012 Terra d’Oro Winery, Plymouth, CA 95669

taste CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY RÉMOULADE Cooking Light® The New Way to Cook Light by Scott Mowbray & Ann Taylor Pittman (Oxmoor House, 2012, $34.95)

Crab Cakes: • 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed • 2 tbsp. finely chopped green bell pepper • 1 1/2 tbsp. canola mayonnaise • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper • 2 green onions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided • 2 tbsp. canola oil, divided Rémoulade: • 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise • 2 tsp. minced shallot • 1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon • 1 tsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard • 3/4 tsp. capers, chopped • 3/4 tsp. white wine vinegar • 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper To prepare crab cakes, drain crabmeat on several layers of paper towels. Combine crabmeat, bell pepper, and next 4 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl, stirring gently to combine. Sir in 1/4 cup panko. Place remaining 3/4 cup panko in a shallow dish.

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dinner date Food and Wine for the Season Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape 4 portions into 1/4-inch-thick patties; dredge patties in panko. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add dredged patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining crab mixture, panko and oil.

To prepare rémoulade, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve rémoulade with crab cakes. Serves 4.

2010 MER SOLEIL SILVER CHARDONNAY Friends will be impressed by Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay’s trendy ceramic bottle… and its contents. The Wagner family – who’ve been creating wine for three generations in Napa Valley and established Caymus Vineyards in 1972 – saw great potential for producing wine elsewhere and began planting grapes in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, where the cooler coastline yields early ripening for Chardonnay.

Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay is unoaked – fermented in cement vats and stainless steel tanks – giving it a sharper flavor compared to the rich, buttery barrel-fermented Chardonnay they also make. The grapes grown for Mer Soleil Silver have bright acids and a crisp minerality, resulting in a Chardonnay with a smooth and soft entry, followed by ripe citrus, namely lemon and grapefruit. Charles Wagner II says, “What I love about this wine is that is has a true sense of place. By fermenting and aging without oak, you allow the flavor influences from the vineyard to really shine through.”

The wine’s high acidity makes it a perfect match for many foods, including this month’s crab cakes recipe. Start 2013 off by resolving to buy a bottle (retails for about $23) and share it with friends.

—Richard Righton Owner, Bidwell Street Bistro in Folsom

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Cookbook and recipe image courtesy of Oxmoor House; wine bottle image courtesy of Mer Soleil Vineyard.

Crab cake lovers are fierce about the ratio of crab to filler. Our light cakes put the crab forward – and lose calories and fat – by using just enough mayo and breadcrumbs to hold the mixture together. Plus, we skip the deep-frying and sauté in oil to ensure crunch. For a milder rémoulade, omit the ground red pepper. An arugula or baby greens salad with a simple olive oil-lemon dressing is a nice accompaniment.

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st. augustine, fl Discover the Nation’s Oldest City

by Desiree Patterson

St. Augustine Bayfront

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ike no other Florida beach or coastal city, St. Augustine (about an hour’s drive from Jacksonville or Daytona Beach airports) is truly special and offers not only vast sandy beaches created by barrier islands allowing for beach weather all year long, but also the city embodies a wealth of historical significance that can be seen virtually everywhere you look. Why so much history packed in such a tiny town you say?

On Easter of 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon shored his boat here and named the area “La Florida,” after the Easter festival of flowers, “Pascua Florida.” In 1565, Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded St. Augustine, naming it after the Catholic Saint Augustine of Hippo. In 1821, the Spanish ceded Florida to the U.S. when it became an American territory until achieving statehood in 1845.

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brick-lined streets. You’ll also see horsedrawn carriages touring the town with guests. This year the city and the state of Florida celebrate the 500th anniversary of the European discovery of America proper. With the numerous historical “Viva 500” festivities planned this year and so many more amazing attractions for both families and couples, it’s a great time to put the ever-charming St. Augustine on your map.

LANDMARK ACCOMMODATIONS For royally historic nights of sleep, rest

Casa Monica

your bags no further than the steps of Casa Monica Hotel. Casa Monica, a Kessler Collection hotel, is St. Augustine’s only AAA Four-Diamond accommodation and has played host to the king and queen of Spain. Originally built and opened in 1888, Casa Monica was fully restored in 1999 after having served as the county courthouse since 1962; prior to that it was the prosperous Hotel Cordova that finally closed in 1932. After the current owner’s $10-million renovation, the rich history of the iconic landmark charms all who visit this fortress-like

Martini and live jazz performed by the region’s best musicians.

12 ACTIVITIES OF HISTORIC PROPORTION While there are far too many to list, here are some top attractions not to miss while you’re in town.

1. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum: Ahoy, matey! See the world’s

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largest collection of real pirate artifacts like the world’s only pirate treasure chest and one of only two existing 17th century Jolly Rogers; experience interactive exhibits, including the Disney Imagineer-designed “Below Deck” sound experience taking you back to legendary Blackbear’s last battle.

2. Castillo de San Marcos: You can relive the story of the first settlement in North America here, at this Spanish fort built in the 17th century that was later deemed a National Monument in 1924; the grounds are open to the public and tours of the interior are offered.

Ponce de Leon statue

3. Fountain of Youth: Ponce de Leon’s search for this legendary spring led him to many great discoveries. Today the park pays tribute to the spot where it’s believed Ponce landed. Features at the museum include artifacts, a planetarium, natural springs and Indian burial grounds.

4. Lightner Museum: Located in St. Augustine Lighthouse Museum

property. The hotel once again exudes the same splendor that guests would have experienced 125 years ago when it was called Hotel Cordova.

Overlooking the downtown district and Matanzas Bay, Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice winner Casa Monica captivates guests with it’s distinct worldly flair combining art and history that is translated by an awe-inspiring grand lobby decked out with Moroccan frescos, fountains, tapestries and magnificent chandeliers, all contributing to the property’s mystique. The guest rooms

and suites give the feeling of old world charm among Spanish romanticism. Another treasure to be discovered at Casa Monica is the hotel’s signature restaurant, 95 Cordova, which has been featured on the Food Network and Travel Channel.

Here guests enjoy a dining experience that they call an art form. The seasonally inspired new world and eclectic menu features favorites such as the Kessler Calamari (fresh as you can get!) and Chilean Sea Bass or the Blue Cheese Filet Mignon.

After dinner, head to Casa Monica’s Cobalt Lounge for the signature New World

Henry Flagler’s former Alcazar Hotel, the three-floor museum is an amazing collection of furniture, art, machinery, various styles of glass work, and costumes. While there, dine at Café Alcazar located on the lowest floor, which was once the original hotel’s swimming pool.

5. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, The Original: Can you believe it? St. Augustine is home to the first Ripley’s museum; it’s located in an 1887 Moorish revival mansion, where the absurd and odd boggles visitors’ minds. See many curiosities from Robert Ripley’s private collection.

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6. Schooner Freedom: This 72-foot watercraft is a 19th century replica and departs from historic downtown at the City Municipal Marina three times daily; take a day sail, evening sail, or for the more spirited, take the Ghost of Matanzas sail.

7. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park: This zoological park is one of Florida’s oldest and most accredited, founded in 1893. With much more than gators, the park is home to rare and exotic birds, mammals and reptiles, including 23 species of crocodiles.

8. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum: Get the best views the city affords from the top deck. Bring your walking shoes – the 219 steps will take you 165 feet above sea level. This is the city’s oldest brick structure completed in 1874.

Schooner Freedom

9. World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater: Learn about everything

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Window shopping on Aviles Street

10. Whetstone Chocolate Factory Tour: St. Augustine’s “Original Chocolate Tour” takes chocolate lovers on a journey from the history to the actual making.

Along the way take a four-tiered tasting and taste fresh confections as you stroll the factory.

11. Potter’s Wax Museum: America’s oldest museum of wax, Potter’s has over 160 famous and infamous life-like structures all carved with amazing detail.

Get your photo taken with the cast of Seinfeld.

12. Aviles Street: Named for, you guessed it, the city’s founder, many of the homes scattered along both sides of this narrow cobblestoned street are well over two hundred years old, and the shopping is plentiful.

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golf, including the players and history, via memorabilia, interactive exhibits, artifacts and more. Attend the World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 6, 2013.

introducing Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

We created Folsom Wellness & Sports Conditioning Center as a “medically orientated gym” to meet the needs of the community. We wanted to provide a broad spectrum of wellness, fitness and sports conditioning programs in a professional setting, in conjunction with our physical therapy department: El Dorado Physical Therapy Inc. How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

We have volunteered at local marathons, held fundraisers for breast cancer awareness, and have offered numerous free educational programs on nutrition, fitness, aging and balance.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

Our staff members have advanced training and degrees in athletic training, Top (L to R): Nicole Collie, David Thomas, Bonnie Thomas and Heather Cramer. Bottom: sports medicine, exercise physiology and kinesiology. In addition, we have masBrian Cacy, Paula Ainsleigh and Keisuki Ida ter trained Pilates instructors and AEA certified aquatics instructors with extensive backgrounds in aquatic fitness and arthritis.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

Folsom Wellness & Being married to my beautiful wife for 26 years and raising two wonderful children.

Sports Conditioning Where do you go when the going gets tough?

Center When life gets tough I go to work – staying busy and being around our clients and 990 Riley Street staff keeps me going.

Folsom Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

916-355-1250 The movies, Chang’s Mongolian Grill, the lake or golfing. folsomwellness.com What’s your favorite childhood memory?

As the youngest of five boys, my favorite memory is being with my family at the New Jersey shore.

And finally, customer service is…?

Customer service, to me, is the ability to anticipate and fulfill the needs of your clients.

Robert R. Slater, Jr., M.D., Inc. 1580 Creekside Drive Suite 100, Folsom 916-984-4500 robertslatermd.com

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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

I provide comprehensive care for numerous disorders of the upper extremity: shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands. I try to help people figure out what might be wrong with any or all of those joints and the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels related to them – whether from a recent injury or a long-ago accident that has resulted in pain, altered function, other problems, wear-and-tear arthritis or even numbness from carpal tunnel syndrome. Once a diagnosis is established, treatment – tailored specifically to the individual – can begin. Many times that means exercises, splinting or injections to help problem areas get better, or I may do surgery to alleviate pain and restore function in other cases. I got interested in the world of orthopaedics because of my own sports-related injuries, so in a sense, the business found me.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

The staff members in my office are always attentive to patient needs and they work hard to accommodate individual requests for scheduling and appointments. The staff members are always available to answer questions and allay concerns, even if I’m in surgery or out of the office.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

Becoming an orthopaedic surgeon like I said I would when I was a kid, and have managed to help people get back to the sports, work and activities they enjoy.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

California Family Fitness Center – the site of my daily early morning workout, which sets the tone for the day ahead.

And finally, customer service is…?

Customer service is always a top priority. In my world, the “customers” are patients, and I like to keep their goals and desires front and center as we discuss together the problems they are having and options for solving them.

Do you know that our editorial is not paid for, nor can it be purchased? In fact, our Introducing and Dine reviews are not paid advertisements. If you’d like your business profiled, please email Wendy Sipple at wendy@stylemg.com. Once we determine when your business will be featured, we will contact you to schedule a time to come out and take a photograph. Thank you!

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Answers by Starranne Meyers, co-founder and school principal Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

After several years in education, Guiding Hands School was founded in May 1993 to serve students (preschool-grade 12) who need a specific learning structure to be successful while educating the whole child. In addition to credentialed teachers, we provide a low staff-to-student ratio, speech and language, OT, BCBA services, standard-based and ILS curriculum, art and physical education.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

My first job was providing respite care in the home of families who have a child with disabilities, so the parents could complete errands or have alone time. No doubt, what I learned is that children are children regardless of capacity, and 24/7 is a whole other playing field.

Starranne Meyers and Cindy Keller How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

We are actively involved with our students every day, and I love it! Our students Guiding Hands who participate in community-based instruction are regularly accessing other businesses in El Dorado Hills to promote their education.

School 4900 Windplay Drive Why is your staff the best in the business?

El Dorado Hills Our staff puts their education and their heart and soul into our students to become the 916-939-0553 best they can be. I often say, “many are called, but few are chosen” to serve our specialghandsschool.com ized population.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

To my home gym or to the beach.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

Anderson’s Dry Cleaning – they pick up and drop off my dry cleaning at my business.

And finally, customer service is…?

Listening to the need and thoroughly providing with a happy heart!

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

Engel Family Dentistry is a dental practice serving the families of Folsom and surrounding areas. I grew up always talking about wanting to be a dentist. I’ve worked in several other fields doing many different things and know that I love being a dentist.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

My first job was a paperboy, back when paperboys went door-to-door collecting people’s money for the subscriptions. I learned how to talk to people and work hard.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

My staff is the best in the business because we love people, love what we do, and we’re good at it.

What’s your hidden talent?

I enjoy writing and embellishing – taking a “normal story” and making it more interesting.

What’s your biggest job perk?

Meeting people and getting to know them and their families.

Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

We like the movies and the area lakes and rivers. We also like to shop at various stores.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

My hat goes off to all the local businesses that are creating jobs, strengthening the economy and supporting the American Dream.

If you could be any other profession what would it be?

There really aren’t any. I’ve worked in too many other industries, and I really love being a dentist.

And finally, customer service is…?

Knowing what people need and want and giving it to them…and then some.

Engel Family Dentistry 1568 Creekside Drive, Suite 201 Folsom 530-409-3099 engelfamilydentistry.com

Mark Engel, D.D.S.

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outtakes Friends of NICU Fundraiser: Celebration of Miracles 2012 Folsom’s Lake Natoma Inn November 3 Photos courtesy of Michael Smith Photography.

Jonathan and Beth Walburger

Len & Kasey Purkis and Elanie & Tim Purkis (Friends of NICU founders) with David Garibaldi

12th Annual Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade

Dr. Rachel Maney, Dr. Tony Wartell, David Garibaldi and Dr. Carolyn Getman

Levy Caparas and Elanie Purkis

Marc & Ginger Sackmann and Lori & Shane Thomason

Nick Clark and Joel Strehle

Lorraine Olivotto, Troy Underwood, Patrick Kane, Ja’Nene Kane and La’Rae Lymath

Vicki Milano with her grandson, Connor Benson

East Bidwell Street to the Folsom Community Center, November 12 Photos by Tom Paniagua.

Folsom Turkey Trot Folsom Parkway Trails November 22 Photos by Tom Paniagua.

Jessica and Cori Mullane

Children enjoy the parade

Vicky and Norm Allen

Dina and Eddie Alexander

Meghan Haley, Sabrina McTernan, Krissy Oliver and Lauren Walker

Veterans on one of the many floats Attendees proudly wave signs

PR-You Book Launch Party Side Bar, El Dorado Hills, November 14. Photos courtesy of Michele Smith.

Randall Schath, Karen Schriefer, Staci Joy, Al Gonzalez and Angel Moriyah

Children show their support

Becky Vieira, Chelsea Fisher and Michele Smith

Michele Smith, Nancy Vieira, John Schlueter, Carol Schlueter and Becky Vieira

If you know of any events happening in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills area or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to info@stylemg.com. And, to see more Outtakes photos, visit our Web site: stylemg.com.

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Most over-the-counter sleep aids can be effective for an occasional sleepless night, however, there are a few caveats. Most over-the-counter sleep aids contain antihistamines.

Tolerance to the sedative effects of antihistamines can develop quickly — so the longer you take them, the less likely they are to make you sleepy. In addition, some over-the-counter sleep aids can leave you feeling groggy and unwell the next day.

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Kavinace® and Kavinace® Ultra PM are the most effective over-the-counter sleep aids we have personally tried and have the most positive feedback from the customers that have tried it as well.

It is now available at Innovative Compounding Pharmacy, so try it yourself and experience the deep sleep again!

We work with our patients and their physicians and customize each person’s care.

Dr. Masoud Rashidi, Pharm.D. Innovative Compounding Pharmacy 2013 All Rights Reserved These statements have not been evaluated by FDA.

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the perfect stride Local Ultrarunners Go the Distance

by Tom Mailey

There are worse places to suffer.

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’m climbing up a steep side of the American River Canyon somewhere below the Foresthill Divide. It’s sunrise, and the eastern swells of the Sierra are silhouetted against a beautiful cranberry sky. The early October air is chilly.

The waxy leaves of manzanita trees rattle from a slight breeze. I am six or so miles into an 18-mile training “run” for the California International Marathon (CIM). The trail before me is so pitched I’m walking at the moment, each stride nearly level with my eyes. My heart’s pounding and my breathing sounds like a monkey trying to work a hacksaw. I can’t wait to reach a flat spot where I can start jogging again and, ironically, catch my breath.

I’ve been training for the marathon, (my third) since mid-July, mostly around the relative flatness of Roseville. This trail training is something new, introduced to me by Roseville ultrarunner Chuck Godfredsen. “Dude, it’ll really help you 66 stylemg.com - January 2013

build endurance,” he told me. Sure, if it doesn’t kill me.

For many, the new year is all about resolutions of fitness. And that’s fine.

Have to start someplace, right? So sign up at a gym or Zumba class and maybe part of your motivation can be, hey, it could be worse: You could know Chuck.

Not that he’s a bad guy. On the contrary, he’s a great guy – friendly, positive, unassuming – the kind of guy who can charm you into running up and down (and up again) a rocky canyon until you reach a point that you’d whistle up a mountain lion to end your misery – if you had anything left to wet your whistle with.

A firefighter by trade, he shrugs when asked what compels him and his wife Trish. (I should mention she’s every bit the ultrarunner he is.) Ultrarunners do distances greater than 26.2 miles, most commonly 50 or 100. Chuck and Trish have done several of both. In fact, marathons like last month’s CIM are mere warm-ups for their bigger events, like

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Chuck and Trish Godfredsen

hiking up really tall hills before scaling a few Mt. Everest’s.

“We started out jogging just for good fitness,” Chuck says. “That turned into marathons, which morphed into ultras.

We figured if we can do 26, then we can do 50. And if we can do 50...” He says this with all the passion of a mall walker explaining that if he can make it as far as JC Penney, then he can make it to Nordstrom.

What’s perhaps most amazing about the couple is they still maintain a “normal” lifestyle. Four kids at home, ranging from junior high to junior college; nice house, quiet court; green and trim lawn.

“As a firefighter,” he explains, “I have rotating weekends off, which gives me the chance to get out on a quality run and still be home in time to get the kids from school and get things done around the house – plus be around if Trish needs to get in her ‘quality run.’” Although since their kids are older now they can run more together, something Chuck says makes their marriage stronger. “Out on the trails we’re able to spend several hours together, and often we just talk.

It’s a time where we can focus, without distractions, and hammer things out.”

I want to tell him you can also do that during Happy Hour at McCormick and Schmick’s, but decide to keep that to myself.

At one point deep in our run, the trail breaks out of a thick stand of timber to lace along a grassy hillside above the tumbling American River. The licorice scent of anise mixes with fragrant pine and the sky is an electric, bracing blue.

Never breaking stride, Chuck suddenly spreads his arms out and hollers with unrestrained elation, “It doesn’t get more beautiful than this!”

Straggling behind, I have to agree.

And, at least until the next hill, I find myself hoping any nearby mountain lions have something better to do.

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