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needed to wear glasses over his contacts when he wanted to read, he began to look for other options. That’s when he came to see Dr. Stanley Braverman at the Braverman Eye Center in Hallandale Beach. Jorge wanted to learn more about the Lasik procedure. “I had heard about Lasik years ago, but it was new then and I wasn’t sure about it. But Dr. Braverman performed it on one of my family members with good results. I wondered if it would work for me
as well.” At the Braverman Eye Center, Jorge heard that the best option might be treating one eye for distance vision and the other for close vision or reading, something usually referred to as monovision. He decided to try it. “I wasn’t nervous about it at all,” he says. “I had confidence in the doctor and his staff.” The procedure itself was easy. “It was very quick, and I had just a moment of discomfort,” he says. “Then I went home. I had
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CITY NEWS Oral Health Can Have Dramatic Effects On Your Overall Health According to the Mayo Clinic Here’s a look at some of the diseases and conditions that may be linked to oral health:
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• Cardiovascular disease. Research shows that several types of cardiovascular disease may be linked to oral health. These include heart disease, clogged arteries, stroke and bacterial endocarditis. Some researchers believe that bacteria from gum disease can enter your bloodstream and travel through your arteries to your heart, effecting your cardiovascular system. Although periodontal disease seems to be associated with heart disease, more studies are needed before the link can be confirmed with certainty. • Pregnancy and birth. Gum disease has been linked to premature birth. Some research has shown that disease-causing organisms in a pregant woman’s mouth can wind up in the placenta or amniotic fluid, possibly causing premature birth. Unfortunately, treating periodontal disease during pregnancy may be too late, because the infection may have already spread in the woman’s body. This is why it’s vital to maintain excellent oral health before you get pregnant. • Diabetes. Diabetes increases your risk of gum disease, cavities, tooth loss, dry mouth, and a variety of oral infections. Conversly, poor oral health can make your diabetes more difficult to control. Infections may cause your blood sugar to rise and require more insulin to keep it under control. • HIV/AIDS. In some cases, one of the first signs of AIDS may appear in your mouth, with several gum infections. You may also develop persistent white spots or unusual lesions on your tongue or in your mouth. • Osteoporosis. The first stages of bone loss worsens from year to year, your dentist may be able to spot this on routine dental X-rays. If bone loss worsens from year to year, your dentist can suggest that you discuss the issue with your other health care providers. • Other conditions. Many other conditions may make their presence known in your mouth before you know anything’s wrong. These may include Sjogren’s syndrome, certain cancers, eating disorders, syphillis, gonorrhea and substance abuse. So you can see how very important regular dental visits are and how avoiding the dentist can have severely adverse
effects on your overall health. The truth is that the bacteria in the mouth replicate and double every 30 days reaching destructive levels in just 90 days-so people with gum disease can have bone loss in as little as 3 months! Research keeps finding new links between oral health and the health of your body every day. The latest study was done on pancreatic cancer. Here’s what they found: The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that periodontal disease was associated with an increased risk of cancer of the pancreas. The study appeared in the January 17, 2007 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Data for the new study came from the Health Professional’s Follow-Up Study, which began in 1986 and includes 51,529 U.S. men working in the health professions. Participants respond to questionnares about their health every two years. After analyzing the data, the researchers confirmed 216 cases of pancreatic cancer between 1986 and 2002; of those 67 reported periodontal disease. The results showed that, after adjusting for a smoking, diabetes, body mass index and a number of other factors, men with periodontal disease had a 63% high risk or developing pancreatic cancer compared to those reporting no periodontal disease. “Most convincing was our finding that never-smokers had a two-fold increase in risk of pancreatic cancer,” said Michaud. So that’s the latest information about your mouth!! I know time slips by and seeking a dentist often gets put off until there is a problem or pain. I just wanted to let you know - we understand and don’t lecture our patients about having not been in for so long. The key thing is to take care of any problems, create a great re-care system for you and make sure you keep your teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime which will in turn keep your whole body healthier!!
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YOU’VE GOT MY VOTE?!? So…did you punch the right button when you voted? By Lisa Overing - Aventura Digest
Oh, wait a minute. We don’t have buttons in South Florida. That’s because we don’t even have a machine with buttons. Instead, we have an infinitely long 11page ballot laced with confusing questions with double negatives, a black pen and the world’s longest line. Each page is fed into a scanner as the snails aka voters wait in line, winding around city hall all the way to Mars. Voting in Florida is absolutely ridiculous. Florida should take lessons from some sophisticated state that has voting down pat, like….Louisiana. I am originally from New Orleans and even Louisiana, long chided for digging up dead people to vote, has a damn machine to vote on that works, is reliable, and a line to stand in that is fathomable. A line that is short enough that you could conceive of getting through it to vote before
you died of old age. Florida is supposed to be progressive. Florida has Disney World and Epcot. Florida launches the space shuttle. Can’t this state get a voting system that works? One that doesn’t inconvenience the rest of the country waiting for our results? What’s it going to take? I write this column two days after the election and our state is still yellow and undecided on all the national maps. One day, when we turn on CNN or Fox, let Florida be red or blue, not yellow and still undecided. Please. You would think that after the 2000 election and the stupid hanging chads that our state would get with the program 12 years later. This is not rocket science. This is the new millennium and this nonsense of voting in South Florida is unacceptable. I remember voting at the fire station
on Aventura Blvd. in November, 2000. The line was not nearly as long, but it was completely disorganized with people screaming in every language with poll volunteers who must have had a minimum age of 85 in order to be hired. You got the feeling it was going to be a mess but no one would have predicted that Florida would take a month to figure out if George W. Bush really beat Al Gore. Or not. If you turned out to vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 and succeeded, you should win some award for patience and determination. I got to City Hall at 7:05 AM on Election Day and left 2 hours and 20 minutes later. A riot nearly broke out as neighbors came to say HI to me in line at about 8:30. They hoped to blend into the line that had been assembled for well over an hour at precinct 109. Can you guess how it ended for them? You stood in line for so long to vote in Aventura that you began to bond with the people next to you, like lonely survivors of the Apocalypse suddenly bound together to determine their fate in an uncertain world never before encountered. One woman I met said she brought her husband, a wheelchair bound person, for early voting. He was allowed to wait in the beginning of the line, but as his escort, she was told to wait separately at the end
of the line to vote and couldn’t vote with him that day. That’s why she was back on Election Day. My wait from 7:05 to 9:20 AM was short compared to those who voted early. Some waited over seven hours in early voting. So what’s the point of voting early if you wait for seven hours in line? Who can deal with that? To vote in Aventura or anywhere in Miami-Dade County, you need more than a picture ID and a voter registration card. You need provisions to go camping: food, water, a bathroom, a blanket, beef jerky, candy, something. Your world needs to stop turning while you vote and your family or coworkers wait. Can we have a relief concert or someone strumming a banjo or a washboard to entertain us while we wait to cast votes for president that may never be counted? Can we bring bourbon or a bottle of wine in the voting line next time? Because I’m gonna pop my cork if I ever again wait in line for hours only to see some miserable 11-page ballot and a black pen. You know what? I’m ready to vote again. I’m ready to vote for someone who can make voting in Florida a modern process that takes 30 minutes, an hour tops, and then counts the votes quickly and accurately, while a banjo plays.
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CITY NEWS FRUITFLOWERS Continued From Pg 1 Fruits and veggies have a lot to bring to the table, both literally and figuratively. They are packed with the vitamins and minerals which our bodies need in order to perform optimally. Our arrangements are all vegetarian including many choices that are also vegan, kosher and gluten-free—making them perfect for those with specific dietary restrictions. Our produce is low in sodium— which is great for those trying to watch their blood pressure. For individuals worried about weight, vegetables and many fruits are high in taste and low in calories, making them an ideal snack. Additionally, since fruits are full of fiber (which makes you feel full) so you eat less. Fruits are a great source of H2O—since most are made up of over 50% water they allow us to combat dehydration! Because they have natural sugars while also being low on the glycemic index, fruits provide a fantastic
supply of long-lasting energy. If these reasons weren’t enough, fruits and veggies are also delicious and contribute to heightened sense of mood and wellbeing. How much do we Cost: From a box of half-a-dozen dipped strawberries to our most magnificent banquet-sized bouquet, we have products for every budget. If you require more information, our fruit-experts would be happy to assess what size arrangement would best suit your needs. What Discounts are Available: We appreciate the readers of the Aventura Digest and, as such, we have included a coupon just for you (see coupon). Optimize your Party Needs: Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect on the things in life that each of us hold dear, and, to give thanks for those things. It is also a time where many of us gather with loved ones and traditionally eat a heavy meal— loading up on turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Show how
much you care by offering those our arrangements; these you care about a sweet treat that memorable gifts truly won’t weigh them down. Not make an impact on only do our bouquets make those who receive beautiful centerpieces, they also them. Any bouquet double as lovely hostess gifts, can be put in a holiand luscious (but, healthy!) des- day container, if serts. requested. The Thanksgiving kicks-off the option of adding holiday party season—make chocolate dipped bersure the dessert table at each of ries to any order, in an your get togethers is outfitted arrangement or boxed with a delicious bouquet from separately, they are availFruitFlowers. Additionally, we able. give crudités a whole new look What’s New at when we deliver it as a bountiful FruitFlowers: garden of veggies. Fresh for this holiday A Novel Approach season, we have many new to Gift-Giving: products to pique your palette. If Festive Hanukkah arrangement. With the holiday season upon it’s Christmas you’re celebrating, For those simply wishing to celeus, we all find ourselves search- we suggest our Sleigh Bells or, if brate the wonders of winter, our ing for the perfect presents. you are looking for a more Holiday Grand Floral Fruit is Whether it’s something for mom personal-sized arrangement, you equally scrumptious. We invite and dad, the kids or close might consider our Fruitful Joy. you to visit us on the web at friends, you want to keep the Additionally, for our friends cele- www.FruitFlowers.com for our people close to you healthy. The brating Hanukkah, we have our full selection of arrangements. difficult-tobuy-for person These bouquets are ready to order for pick-up or delivery on our website in your life will (www.fruitflowers.com) or by phone at (954) 568-7089 (Broward be thrilled County), (305) 266-8757 (Miami/Dade), or (561) 241-1995 (Palm Beach). when they So this holiday season, contact FruitFlowers for gifts you can really feel receive one of good about giving
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AVENTURA VOTED! Cohen and Weinberg win, Holzberg reelected to city commission
The 2012-2013 Aventura City Commission. From left to right: Teri Holzberg, Enbar Cohen, Billy Joel, Mayor Susan Gottlieb, Michael Stern, Luz Urbaez Weinberg, Howard Weinberg. By Lisa Overing - Aventura Digest
With her election to the Aventura City Commission at age 24, Ms. Cohen becomes the youngest elected official in the history of Miami-Dade County. Attributing her successful election to hard work, enthusiasm and the power of social media, Cohen thanked her supporters and says she has a newfound appreciation for the political process. “I come from the residents,” says Cohen. “I have lived here for 12 years and met as many people as I could. I was elected with a real grass roots effort.” Both Cohen and Weinberg encourage residents to become involved in local programs and to express their voice in the community. Over 500,000 residents of Miami-Dade County supported the school funding, passing the 1.2 billion bond which was supported by Cohen and Weinberg. At a recent town hall meeting with the school
superintendent, Weinberg summarized that if the bond was passed, the school overcapacity in Northeast Dade County would be addressed with either a new, public high school near Aventura or an expansion of Dr. Michael Krop High School. Prior to his election, Weinberg said, “As commissioner, my duty will be to push the school board to build a new high school as close to Aventura as possible. I will push the school board to use the bond money for a school and my children will attend it.” In other election news, several amendments to Florida’s State Constitution were on the ballot. Voters said no to amendment 8 for religious freedom, which narrowly lost by 16,000 votes in Miami-Dade County. The public also said no to amendment 6 for public funding for abortions, and no to amendment 10, defeating the personal property tax exemption.
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HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 - April 19) This month will have Mercury in retrograde from early to to 26, but fear not! Although this planet of communication, negotiation, and contractual agreements will be out of phase, you can still make plenty of progress. A light will soon appear at the tunnel, and when you start to see it, it may seem like a miracle. You’ve had to deal with a lot of stress in recent years, dear Aries - more than your share - but life is about to make a decided turn for the better. TAURUS (April 20- May 20) This month will proceed slowly, but fortunately, as a Taurus, you have patience and you innately understand the need to be in sync with others. Mercury will be retrograde almost the whole month, from November 6 to 26, so you can expect a number of things to go haywire. Don’t even try to rush during the first few days of November to outrun Mercury, as you are already too close to the retrograde as you read your forecast. Slow down, cool your jets - you won’t lose anything by waiting. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) As you begin the month, you’ll notice a slow pace. Mercury, your ruling planet, will go retrograde in Sagittarius (and later move even farther back, into Scorpio) from November 6 to 26. It’s a month to give yourself a little break and work on a more leisurely pace than you have in September and October. You’ve been busy, so use this opportunity to take a deep breath. Although people around you will be as demanding as ever, it’s not a good time to make a big decision or purchase anything expensive. CANCER (June 21 - July 22) November may bring a number of sweet surprises, especially in the area of romance. This may come as a result of a very encouraging solar new moon eclipse, in the middle of the month. An eclipse series, usually at play for 18 to 24 months, is this month about to shift into a new set of signs, moving gradually away from GeminiSagittarius into Scorpio-Taurus, a series we have not seen in nine years.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22) You will be busy this month, and you will crave lots of intellectual stimulation. It will be there for you, too reach out and line up activities. Life has been a little too humdrum, and you could use the refreshing change.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) You have come though a very strenuous period while Saturn toured your sign from October 2009 to October 2012. Nothing you will face now will be as difficult as what you have already come through. You should give yourself credit for all you’ve accomplished over the past three years. You are now much stronger than you were three years ago, and much wiser, too. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) It is birthday time for you, dear Scorpio, and all the little planets have gathered ‘round to wish you a very happy birthday year ahead. Saturn, the Sun, Mercury, and Venus, plus a dazzling solar eclipse in Scorpio, will each stop by for a piece of cake at some point in the month. Each planet will bring you gifts in the form of opportunities to make a fresh start in your birthday year ahead. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) As you begin November, Mars is in your sign, a once in two-year event that no doubt you have enjoyed since October 8. You still have his favor, energy, courage, and high-level determination until November 16, but now the universe will introduce a little wrinkle - Mercury will be retrograde all month, from early November to 26. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19) This month will have a slower pace, at least during the first half, and for that, you will be grateful. Volatile forces involving a home or family matter pressed on you at the monster moon of September 29, increasing the urgency to find solutions or to adjust to rapidly shifting circumstances. If you are a Capricorn born within five days of December 28, you were in line to feel that moon. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18) In November, you have just won the cosmic jackpot, dear Aquarius. There will be two eclipses, November 13 and November 28, and the first will bring awesome professional developments, and the other, breathtaking romance. When I began studying your outlook, I was blown away by what I was finding, and how neatly the aspects were interlocking together to boost your pretty aspects even more. PISCES (February 19 - March 20) You have just come through a very stressful series of weeks. Shortly after the Sun moved into Libra at the end of September, the Monster Moon of September 29 appeared and brought up unexpected news and tensions. Some Pisces readers said they did NOT notice any stressful events at the time of the Monster Moon, especially in regard to money and resources.
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Broward opens its 20122013 season with the energizing new musical. “Million Dollar Quartet.” The musical takes the audience back to a day in musical history when four young rock n’ roll soon- to be icons, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins met in a studio and began to record the songs, at Sun Record in Memphis, that made them forever famous. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, and will be remembered as one of the greatest jam sessions ever, featuring favorite hits as “Hound Dog,” “I Walk the Line,” “Who Do You Love” “Match Box,” “ Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” and so many more. The show
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of the jealousies, broken promises and disappointments, yet showing tremendous respect for one another. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who come together as a red-hot rock n’ roll band for one unforgettable night, now on stage through November 18, 2012. Evening and matinee performances are available Tickets are $ 29.50 to $ 69.50. New Club Level seating $109.50, at the box office, located at 201 SW Fifth Street, Fort Lauderdale, or call 954-462-0222.
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One of the greatest family musicals of all time, that took Broadway by storm, lit up the big screen, and delighted adults and children all over the world, is now on stage at the Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts through November 17, 2012. Based on the popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” an eleven year old girl, feisty depression-era orphan, is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage, run by a cruel Miss Hannigan. In one adventure after another, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil plans, becomes friends with the then, President Franklin
Roosevelt, and luckily finds herself a member of a loving new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell and a loveable mutt named Sandy. She and Sandy make a pair and never again have anything to care about. This courageous little red head who steals Daddy Warbuck’s heart will steal yours too. Audiences will be singing the unforgettable songs as, “Tomorrow,” “It’s A Hard -Knock Life,” and “Easy Street.” Tickets are $18 to $24 for adults, Students $18, Seniors $18, Children under 7 years $14. Evening and matinee show times vary. Call the theatre for information at 954-437-4884, located at 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines.
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Wondering if you took your pills? Simplified prescription packaging can help (BPT) - ‘Drugs do not work in patients who do not take them,’ said former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. This simple statement points to one of largest and most serious health problems in the United States. Data suggests that roughly half of the 3 billion prescriptions filled each year in America are not taken correctly resulting in increased hospitalizations and admissions to nursing homes, and billions of dollars in avoidable health care costs. According to experts, the causes of poor medication adherence vary. Some blame it on high out-of-pocket costs for medications; others blame it on concerns over potential side effects. However, all experts
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HEALTH What’s the key to your child getting a good night’s sleep? (BPT) - As a parent, do you dread the evening hours because bedtime is such a struggle? Do your children do everything they can to delay turning the lights out? Do they experience fear and anxiety when you leave the room? These all-too-common scenarios play out in countless households every evening, leaving Mom and Dad wondering what they can do to help their kids get the sleep they need without a flood of tears. Toddlers need an average of 12 to 14 hours of sleep. But, two-thirds of all children younger than 10 experience one or more sleep problems at least three nights a week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Difficulties range from stalling or resisting going to bed to snoring and sleepwalking. Desperate parents are left frustrated as they simply want their little ones to get the sleep they need. ‘Kids really need to have that sleep in their bodies to have enough energy to make it through the day, think smart thoughts and grow properly,” says Jennifer Waldburger, a family sleep therapist from Sleepy Planet and consultant for The Jim Henson Company’s Pajanimals children’s series, which airs every night on 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout and Saturday mornings on NBC. ‘The idea is to get the child to visualize the process, to understand that it’s normal, healthy and OK to fall asleep.’ Establishing a regular bedtime routine is key, says Waldburger, and anyone putting the child to bed must be on that same schedule.- ‘Stay consistent. Make sure you stick to that routine and schedule,’ stresses Waldburger.
Some simple steps that can be part of a good bedtime routine include: • Quiet, calm play on the floor. Avoid stimulating toys that are noisy or have flashing lights. • Rocking and reading story books. Try making up a story together that feels very calming and relaxing and happy for a child. Sing together or listen to calm music. • Start a favorite ritual, such as saying good night to the stuffed animals or the moon. • Turn on white noise such as a fan. • Offer a transitional object and a brief cuddle before leaving the room. A transitional object is something your child can use to feel safe and comfort himself - such as a small blanket or stuffed animal - and that reminds him of you. It can be especially useful during times of separation, such as at bedtime.To thwart your child’s worries about going to sleep alone, try using a transitional object, such as a small stuffed animal starting around the age of 1. Recognizable objects can help provide a high level of comfort, although-what the child ends up choosing is up to him or her. For example, a new super-plush line of cuddly stuffed animals based on the beloved characters featured in the Pajanimals show may be the perfect transitional object for your child, helping to make bedtime a calm and comforting experience. ‘It’s in kids’ job description to drag, stall, and delay bedtime as much as they possibly can, play with trains a little longer, basically do anything but actually go to
sleep,’ Waldburger says. ‘Parents need to be sure kids stick to the plan. They can sing a song about brushing their teeth, putting on PJs, or getting a drink of water. Be lighthearted about it, but it is Mom and Dad’s job to keep things on track and get to bed on time.’ Check your local listings for the Pajanimals TV show schedule.
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How to blast through your weight loss plateau (BPT) - If it seems like you work out regularly only to continue to struggle losing weight, you’re not alone. But losing weight in order to improve health may be the wrong approach. First you need to fix what’s holding you back on the inside, so you can see the transformation you want on the outside. Cliff Edberg cringes every time he hears someone say: I want to lose weight to get healthy. ‘In my opinion that phrase is backward,’ says Edberg, a registered dietician, personal trainer, and certified weight loss coach at Life Time Fitness, The Healthy Way of Life Company. ‘People need to get healthy first in order to lose weight. Weight gain or being unhealthy isn’t directly caused by a lack of exercise, it’s a side effect of metabolic dysfunction.’ Generally people refer to having ‘good’ metabolism (someone who burns calories quickly) or ‘bad’ metabolism (a slow caloric burn with leftovers stored in body fat). But metabolism is much more than the rate at which calories are burned. Metabolism is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules for various uses in the body. Certain foods or ingredients might interfere with a person’s metabolism, as can a lack of nutrients, high blood sugar or an overabundance of stress hormones. This metabolic disruption is often behind a person’s inability to lose weight, even when they are taking steps to eat right and exercise. Michelle Stork, 43, from Chanhassen, Minn., had resigned herself to creeping weight gain, despite diligently working out for years. ‘As time went on it was easier to gain than lose weight,’ she recalls. ‘Exercise alone wasn’t taking it off.’ She accepted the weight gain as a normal part of getting older, but Edberg, her personal trainer, didn’t. He encouraged her to take a simple blood test to check for underlying metabolic issues. ‘I could see on paper what the problems were and it motivated me to try what my trainer suggested,’ Stork says. She slowly added recommended supplements, including vitamin D, probiotics and fish oil, which increased her energy, but didn’t affect her weight. The next step was to change her diet. ‘We discovered a high likelihood that she was sensitive to gluten and dairy,’
Edberg says. Unlike an allergy, a sensitivity means the hormones derived from the metabolic process of such foods send confusing messages to the brain, which can cause various symptoms, including weight gain. Within a month of eliminating gluten and dairy from her diet Stork lost more than 10 percent body fat and dropped 12 pounds and two sizes. ‘If someone has a thyroid issue,-nutrient deficiency, sex hormone imbalance, etc., they will gain weight,’ Edberg explains. As a certified weight loss coach, he knows that unless the true underlying metabolic issue is addressed-a person will not sustainably lose weight. ‘All the exercise in the world will not fix a thyroid issue or nutrient deficiency. In some cases it might make the underlying problem worse.’ This ‘inside out’ approach to personal training is the standard at Life Time Fitness. New members take a comprehensive assessment, called myHealthScore, to measure six metabolic markers - cholesterol ratio, triglycerides, blood pressure, body fat ratio, glucose levels and nicotine use - in order to first set goals based on their internal health. With information from myHealthScore Edberg says he can make precise exercise, nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation recommendations to support each client’s individual metabolism needs. Stork is impressed with her results, but the implications go beyond a smaller waist line. Her father suffers from Parkinson’s disease, which looms large in her mind. The steps she is taking now she hopes will prevent a dependence on medication later. ‘I know what may be ahead of me as I get older, and I know I need to start doing things to improve my overall health and fitness to help counter any disease I may develop later in life.’
REAL ESTATE How to ‘green’ your home in 48 hours Cost-effective and sustainable projects anyone can do with ease And, programmable thermostats have come a long way with new, sophisticated technology. New systems resemble minicomputers and offer users an interactive experience. After answering questions about your preferences and usage, programs are set accordingly, letting you adjust settings from any room in the house. Not going to be home? Programmable thermostats are available to control settings from smartphones and you can set separate programs for each day of the week, giving you complete control over your heating and cooling and helping to reduce wasted energy. Shower in the savings Any homeowner would agree that saving water to help the environment and to lower their water bill is a great idea. However, many may not agree if these savings interfere with the enjoyment of their daily shower. Luckily, the Moen Caldwell Four-Function Eco-Performance Showerhead is an ideal solution that offers water savings without sacrificing a quality showering experience. Installing in just minutes, you can shower in the savings, as Caldwell has a flow rate of 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm), 20 percent less than the industry standard of 2.5 gpm, and meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense criteria.-Freshen up Paint can add an instant facelift to any room. For as little as $20 per gallon, you can add some color, refresh the walls and help pull the room together. Painting an accent wall is also a great idea to add a ‘wow factor’ to your room while also saving time and money. And today, many paint manufacturers offer non-toxic paints with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) formulations to reduce these pollutants in your home. Plus, unique formulations, such as Refreshfrom Dutch Boy, also offer added mildew resistance and are Indoor Air Quality certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, providing a paint that is not only healthier for you, your family and the environment, but is vibrant and durable as well.Not sure how to tackle this project or want inspiring ideas? New apps for your smart phone are available, such as ‘Better Homes & Gardens’ How to Paint Anything, to help with your room transformation. Although you may not be able to add more hours to your day, in one weekend you can easily tackle some environmentally friendly projects to help “greenify” and improve your home - and hopefully keep some money in your pocket.
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REAL ESTATE Avoiding money decisions you’ll regret later (BPT) - ‘I’m going to regret this in the morning.’ Whether it was capping a high-calorie meal with a decadent dessert or agreeing to read just one more prebedtime book to an overtired toddler, nearly everyone has had reason to utter those words at some point in their lives. When it comes to money decisions, however, the last thing you want is regrets. Yet many of us have them, according to a recent poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). In fact, the poll of more than 2,200 people revealed five common financial regrets, including overspending (53 percent), not saving enough (18 percent), not preparing for retirement (14 percent), failing to buy a house (10 percent) and having bought a house (5 percent). Fortunately, it is possible to avoid the kind of money decisions that lead to those regrets. Here are some basic steps that can help you make better financial choices and, hopefully, live regret free: Control your spending: It may be easier said than done, but keeping control of your spending is critical. Do whatever it takes to rein in overspending, especially if you rely on credit cards to fund this bad habit. Creating a budget and sticking to it can help. Knowing exactly how much you have to spend each month and having a plan to allocate that money can help you avoid impulse or reactionary spending.Having a handle on your credit can also help you avoid overspending. Monitoring your credit regularly and knowing how much you owe can help you make better decisions about how much more you should spend. And using credit wisely now will make it easier to get additional credit later when there’s something you really need - like a new car or house. Boost your savings: Building your savings is a multilayered process. You need to know what you’re saving for - an emergency fund, retirement, your child’s college education, your dream vacation or a down payment on a house or car. Whatever your goal for saving (and most of us have more than one), treat it like any other debt that you must pay. You wouldn’t shirk paying your rent each month, and you shouldn’t be lax about paying yourself, in the form of savings, either. Increasing the amount you save often involves trimming the amount you spend. Look for ways to cut costs and make your budget as lean as possible. Saving more could be as simple as making coffee at home every morning instead of buying from a pricey coffee chain. Or, you may take more drastic steps like getting a second job. Plan ahead for your golden years: Once you retire, it will be nearly impossible to build more savings, so the time to fund retirement is long before it occurs. If your employer offers a 401(k), you should contribute the maximum allowed. If you don’t have access to an employer-funded plan, explore your options with individual retirement accounts. There are also tips available online to help you plan a debt-free retirement. Bringing it all home: If buying a house is a reasonable goal for you, then go about it wisely. Save for a down payment (this could take several years), monitor your credit and take steps to ensure it will be in good shape when you apply for a mortgage. Explore your mortgage and housing options thoroughly before signing on the dotted line, and never allow your heart to rule your head when it comes time to make a purchase.
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