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HEALTHY MIND

GOOD DAY

4 EXERCISE

Pickleball is a Gift

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Weigh-in on Menopausal Weight Gain

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How to Use Your Hand as a Portion Guide

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t’s tennis…no! It’s badminton…no! It’s ping-pong…no!

It’s pickleball! The sport no one is talking about but everyone loves to play. If you’re like me and looking for activities to fill the void left by sports leagues on hold, grab yourself a plastic ball with holes, an oversized ping-pong paddle, a friend (or an enemy) and let the hitting commence! But please hit the ball, not your friend.

It’s fun, easy to play and great exercise for all ages. Yes, I’m looking at you!

Two or four players line up opposite each other separated by a low net, like tennis, and use their paddles to lob the plastic ball back and forth. Players complete

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each match when someone reaches 11 points with 2 points more than the opponent.

You’ll build cardio, balance, stamina and friendships!

One of the fastest growing sports, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association reported over 3.3 million pickleball players in 2019. That ranks just below basketball and football participation.

Did you know there’s a U.S.A. Pickleball Association, an International Federation of Pickleball, state, national and international leagues? ESPN even now covers pickleball tournaments.

So what is driving so many people to pickleball? Maybe they’re craving a pickle? Or more likely, after just a few minutes of playing they lose themselves in the exciting and friendly competition of the game.

Look for pickleball at your local tennis courts, recreation facilities and fitness centers where you can play indoors and outdoors. Best of all, the camaraderie may be the greatest part of this budding sport. Players stand closer together than tennis, making it easy to share laughs and conversations (and heckles) while competing. But don’t worry, it’s virus and

body odor-friendly because you’ll maintain a safe distance from others.

Plus, it’s affordable! Most athletic retailers sell inexpensive pickleball paddles and balls.

If you’re already playing, you know what fun it is! If you haven’t and want a new activity you, your family and friends will love, I encourage you to try it. What better way to burn calories while having fun?

You can search for nearby pickleball facilities at www.places2play.org.

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y choosing to survey the knowledge we have around the unraveling mysteries of menopause, you can weighin on how you want to approach your options.

For many women, "the change" brings those hot flashes but also other unwanted biologically driven alterations in sleep, mood, energy and physical capacity; the often-inevitable menopause weight gain and related change of body shape.

Lifestyle changes may not always be sufficient to gain control over these changes. You may have tried increasing your hours sweating at the gym; reducing your intake of calories, fat, carbs, alcohol; increasing lean protein, complex carbs, and diversifying your whole food intake of vegetables, fruits and berries, and still not see the desired reduction of your waistline.

Here are a few ideas you can use to help you get on the right track. If you try these and still don't have the desired results you want, check with your doctor.

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LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS REQUIRE LONG-TERM ACTIONS LIKE THESE: MOVE MORE AND EAT LESS. WORK TO RESOLVE SLEEP1.

If there’s room for improvement, improve 4 ING ISSUES. your exercise and nutrition habits, thinkPoor sleep, like stress, compounds issues that ing long term routine-building and more vigorous working out that makes you sweat which helps weight control.

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TRAINING. Because women begin to lose muscle mass after menopause, it’s

important to try to reverse the loss through weight training, which also naturally increases your basal metabolic rate -- a measurement of the energy your body needs to keep idling when you're not actively moving. So yes, incorporating weight training twice a week or more increases your burning calories baseline.

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STRESS LEVELS. Midlife can bring new stressors to lives like providing care and

support to one’s own children, aging parents, career changes and more. Stress-reducing strategies include supportive social circles, mindful exercise like yoga, meditation and prayer, and improvements in communication and resolution.

lead to weight collecting around the midline.

Try to keep a regular sleeping routine. Remove electronic screens from the bedroom at least one hour before bedtime. Consider not eating after 6pm or 7pm, taking a warm bath or shower a couple hours before bedtime and even massaging your calves 30 minutes before bedtime.

Massaging your calves before bedtime has been known to improve sleep and boost serotonin.

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ADVERSITY, ADVOCACY AND STRENGTH

By Patricia Fitzmorris Danflous

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YOUR MOM HAS BRAIN CANCER. YOU ARE THE PRIMARY CARE PARTNER. YOU ARE 31 AND DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER. YOUR CHILDREN ARE SIX AND FOUR. FOUR YEARS LATER, YOUR PHYSICIAN ONCE AGAIN SAYS “BREAST CANCER.” If adversity makes you stronger, Kimberly Irvine is Wonder Woman. While a first meeting projects her delicacy and beauty, it takes less than half a minute to discern her strength, determination, resilience and purpose. Irvine is a strong woman who built muscle by becoming a powerful advocate for herself. She continues to sculpt muscle by guiding others to do the same.

Twelve years after first learning the ache in her breast was something to worry about: she is Kalli and Tyler’s mother, cancer survivor, patient advocate, entrepreneur, consultant, motivational speaker, philanthropist, an Athleta ambassador and model, and a fiancée. The Chicago native, who once defined herself as a stayat-home mom, recently added author to her life’s journey list. In "STRONG[ER+]" she details her cancer battle, the challenge of raising young children in between chemotherapy treatments, the emotional drain of divorce and the energy required to start a business. It’s a story of struggle and survival, but more than that, it is a lesson in hope and gratitude, a guide to finding purpose.

Irvine’s decision to direct proceeds of her book, which hit Amazon’s Best Seller New

"As she says in her memoir, STRONG[ER+], “I had, and still have, moments of weakness. At the end of the day, though, I am not merely surviving in this life, I am thriving. And you can, too.”

Release and Best Seller lists within weeks of publication, demonstrates her generosity and commitment to purpose.

Funds raised from book sales are directed to the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. “We should all be advocates for ourselves, for patients with cancer, and for the doctors working to care for us all,” said Irvine. She added that funds raised will also include the awarding of a grant to an early-career researcher with a focus on breast cancer.

“God has a purpose for me,” Irvine reflected with conviction. “I gave up a career to focus on my kids and knew that staying at home was what I wanted, but I also recognized that I had a purposeful passion to help others.”

“During the time I was a stay at home mom you watched Oprah Winfrey,” she said, laughingly referring

to the celebrity’s focus on living a purposeful life as a spark to action. But it was her mother’s brain cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival that is her fuel for success. “To see how my mother fought the magnitude of her seizures was inspiration. My strength today comes from her."

Today, her purpose might be as simple as reminding a young woman to schedule a mammogram.

If you sit next to Irvine on an airplane, for example, you are certain to hear a recommendation for early and frequent breast cancer screening. “I never sit in silence about it,” she said.

Breast cancer prevention and early detection are not usually top of mind for a 31-yearold – only about four percent of women under 40 will be diagnosed with the disease. “Other than migraines, I had been really healthy,” Irvine recalled.

When she began feeling

KIMBERLY'S TOP TEN TIPS BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE IN A HEALTHCARE CRISIS 1

Educate yourself. When you are armed with education, that knowledge is power.

Identify the healthcare professionals that you want on your team, but remember that you are the CEO of the team.

Identify your support community and the care partners within that community. You want people sitting alongside of you, giving you the support that you need and taking notes.

Seek out second and potentially third opinions.

Know your family history, your genetics. There has been tremendous advancement in the space of genetics over the last decade and how it plays a role in cancer and other chronic illness and rare disease.

Choose self-care. What are other integrative approaches that you can take alongside the medication route – acupuncture, exercise, nutrition, the psychosocial component of care.

Make a list of questions for your healthcare team.

Have your care partner with you and someone in your network at all your medical appointments and treatments.

Organize yourself with a planner for your medical records, bills, a calendar and a spot for questions. Make your planner a toolkit to help you and your care partner.

Hold on to hope, to have the strength and the courage and the faith to know that you can get through your treatment journey.

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cover story The advice to have faith in God, to hope thanks to new drugs and research, and to celebrate with a glass of champagne while living every day to the fullest was a good foundation for my emotional health. that something was not right with her body, losing weight and noticing a slight achiness in her breast, she attributed the symptoms to the stress caring for her mom. It was her mother, however, who encouraged investigation. Heading to her ob/gyn, Irvine’s concerns were essentially brushed off – “you’re too young for breast cancer, don’t worry, it’s probably a fibroadenoma. Remember, you’re under a lot of stress,” she heard. Fortunately, the seeds of self-advocacy were taking root and Irvine stood her ground. She requested a mammogram even though her physician reluctantly signed the order. “When the radiologist told me that I did have a suspicious lump, I remember thinking, thank goodness I had challenged my doctor,” she stated.

“Can this really be happening?” she asked in shock and disbelief when the cancer diagnosis requiring surgery, chemotherapy and radiation was confirmed. It was not good news, but a blessing that she had insisted on pursuing a screening.

“My first concerns were immediate and not unusual – fear of dying, hair loss, and worry about spending days with my face in the toilet bowl after chemotherapy.”

When the cancer returned four years later, her fear of dying increased along with concern for

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her children’s well-being.

“The second -time around my kids were 10 and 8, a developmental age to understand more,” Irvine said. ”When your daughter asks if you are going to die, that hits hard.”

While living with the fear of dying became her new normal, her second battle also made her more cognizant of her emotional condition. “I remember asking my oncologist about handling the fear and uncertainty that comes with a cancer diagnosis,” she said.

“The advice to have faith in God, to hope thanks to new drugs and research, and to celebrate with a glass of champagne while living every day to the fullest was a good foundation for my emotional health.”

“I am going to fight every day,” she recalled her renewed intellectual philosophy. “I would be fierce with more fight for my kids. My determination to survive grew as I leaned more and more into my faith and I sought mental health assistance."

Talking to someone about the emotional and mental health aspects of cancer reinforced her resolve to be strong, to live in the present, to advocate for herself and to help others. “I want other moms to have hope, courage and strength. We have to become our own best advocates,” she emphasized.

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“Every day you have choice, from what you put in your mouth to what you put in your thoughts. We weren’t taught to be self-advocates, but we can evolve from adversity and not let it define us.”

Irvine’s strength and self-discovery opened the path for a highly successful business as a patient advocate consultant. Based in Chicago, KGI Health bridges the gap between pharmaceutical & biotech companies when they are bringing products to market by sharing the patient and care partner perspective.

She’s a high-demand motivational speaker and has regularly testified before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding drug approval.

“I am living my passion now and more grateful than I have ever been,” she explained.

The collateral damage of surviving cancer is present, nevertheless.

“There is a fear every time I go in for routine follow up with my doctors,” she said.

“But I stay in the present in traumatic situations, rely on my medical and business teams, think of my children, and take time to play with my puppies.”

Irvine is vividly aware of what an impact cancer has on a family. She is engaged to a man who lost his wife to cancer. His children lost their mother. “There is a reason I survived for my kids,” she reflected.

“It’s something I don’t fully understand, but I continue to define my purpose and do the right thing.”

Kalli and Tyler

Kimberly and her mother.

It was her mother’s brain cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival that is her fuel for success.

Kimberly Irvine, Kalli and Tyler’s mother, cancer survivor, patient advocate, entrepreneur, consultant, motivational speaker, philanthropist, an Athleta ambassador and model, and a fiancée.

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nyone who has had kidney stones knows it’s something they never want to experience twice. If you’ve had a stone in the past, you’re more likely to have more stones in the future. The only way to ensure you’ll never have that painful experience again is to do what you can to prevent kidney stones from developing.

The most common types of kidney stones are calcium oxalate and uric acid stones. These are formed when the right chemicals sit in concentrated urine long enough to form crystals.

These crystals adhere to each other and form one or many stones. Ouch! Even if you’re predisposed to forming kidney stones, you can eat and drink your way to keeping them at bay.

If you’ve had a stone, knowing what kind you’re forming is imperative to prevention.

Drink water—hydration is essential. The less concentrated your urine is, the less likely you are to develop stones. Sugary drinks like soda can encourage kidney stones to develop. Fluids like water, lemonade (with little to no sugar) and coffee are all encouraged by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). They recommend 2-3 quarts of fluid intake per day.

Certain foods can make a hospitable environment for stones. According to the NKF, there’s no specific diet to follow to prevent kidney stones, but you can choose to avoid certain foods depending on what kind of stones you develop. Avoid foods that are high in oxalate—like sweet potatoes, spinach, chocolate and peanuts—if you’re prone to developing calcium oxalate stones.

Uric acid stones are more likely to form with a diet comprised of high-purine foods like red meat, shellfish and organ meat. They need a highly acidic environment, so the NKF recommends that people who are predisposed to these types of stones should avoid alcoholic beverages.

Choose high calcium foods and aim to supplement your diet with 1000-1200 mg of calcium per day. When life hands you kidney stones, make lemonade! The natural citrate present in lemons helps prevent stones, too.

Consuming 4 ounces of lemon juice daily can increase urine citrate levels, which is needed to prevent stones. Lemonade is one way to get your daily lemon juice, but beware of the sugar because it can increase kidney stone production.

An all-natural lemonade is better so you can control the sugar and replace it with an all-natural sugar substitute.

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Dapper This Fall FALL/WINTER 2020 TRENDS FOR MEN

By Shirin Mehdi Wow! What a year this has been. Seems like we’ve lived an entire lifetime. Through the highs and lows of it all, have you forgotten where your style quotient stands?

It is that time of the year again when you can hang up those coats and dress up again. And, if it feels like you’ve forgotten how to, I’ve got your back.

Listen up, gentlemen! Featuring the Inherent FW2020 collection that showcases a trendy yet classic line of suits and coats that offer the right amount of edge to your wardrobe this season. Take your pick.

Colors of The Season Find your grounding and connect with Gaia as you sashay through fall in tones of the Earth. Colors ranging from charcoal to the medium-dark grays, dark browns and olive greens are trending this fall.

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Patterns for The Season Channeling the Lords of the Oxford, the patterns for the season are English inspired. You will see a whole lot of pinstripes, window panes, and the prince of wales in the fall this year.

Lapel Game On They give you an illusion of having bigger shoulders. They work especially well when you don’t want your suits to look formal. They are the peak lapels. Look out for them this season.

Fabric Trends 2020 Flannel and Tweed are fall favorites and they are here to stay. A pro-tip: look for fabrics that weigh about 0.66lb so that you feel the right amount of warmth.

Button Style FW 2020 The double-breasted suit will rule the button roost this autumn. Keep a watch for certain specific styles too.

There’s no stopping you f rom looking dapper now– so wha t a re you waiting for ? Suit up Fellas !

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Eggplant Tomato Pyramid WITH Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce

ROASTED GARLIC DILL YOGURT SAUCE • 1 large head of roasted garlic or 2 tbls roasted garlic puree • 1 tsp avocado oil • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt • 1 tsp finely chopped dill • Pink Himalayan salt • White pepper DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for one minute.

PYRAMID • Eggplant – sliced into quarter inch slices • Tomatoes – sliced into quarter inch slices - one slice for each slice of eggplant • Red bell pepper – One slice for each pyramid

• 2 tsps smoked paprika • 2 tsps coriander • 2 tsps ground cumin • 1 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp cayenne or to taste • Approx. 2 cups milk • Pink Himalayan salt to taste • Fresh ground black pepper to taste • Avocado Oil DIRECTIONS  Determine your number of eggplant pyramids before prepping.  You will need three slices of eggplant and three slices of tomato for each pyramid.

We will make four pyramids in this recipe.  Slice eggplant (12 - quarter inch slices) and soak in milk for 30 minutes.

This removes the bitterness and makes your eggplant creamy.  Slice tomatoes into 12 slices.

Slice pepper into four slices (use any color sweet pepper, orange, red or yellow)  Mix seasonings and sprinkle on both sides of eggplant. Grill in skillet one minute on each side. Grill tomatoes for 30 seconds on each side. Grill pepper one minute on each side.  On a parchment lined cookie sheet, stack eggplant and tomatoes with a red pepper slice in the middle. Place in oven on 400 for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven, plate immediately and top with yogurt sauce.

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It's a Good Day to Have a Good Day!

By Tiffany Towne

TIPS FOR STAYING POSITIVE IN A NEGATIVE WORLD.

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n today’s world, we are receiving messages 24/7. Advertisements tell us we need one more thing to make our life complete. The news shows us struggles happening throughout the world. Social media presents us with friends and family who are happier than us, healthier than us…seemingly better than us.

No wonder so many people in the U.S. struggle to find positivity in everyday life. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the United State’s most common mental illness, affecting 18.1 percent of the adult population each year.

If you find yourself being sucked into the negativity trap, try redirecting your mind, time and attention from negative to positive with some of these tips:

BE THANKFUL

Expressing gratitude is something you can teach yourself to do each day. Carve out time to list at least three things you are thankful for.

Make a habit of doing it daily. These items don’t all have to be heavy. Of course, you can list your children and home, but also take time to be thankful for the little things – a perfect flower in your yard or lovely

weather. Being intentionally positive for just 20 minutes a day can change your attitude.

HELP YOURSELF BY HELPING OTHERS

Volunteering your time, effort and energy is never a waste of time.

Do you have an extra hour a week to read to an elderly person or babysit for your exhausted neighbor with small children? If you’re not a people person, try picking up litter in your neighborhood or volunteering time at a local animal shelter. By taking action and helping others, you change your perspective from seeing bad things happen to making good things happen.

DIVE INTO A NEW HOBBY

Have you always wanted to learn to knit or do photography? Want to take a cooking class or become a master gardener? There are many classes that you can take for minimal time and cost – and many you can do online in the comfort of your own home. The sense of accomplishment you’ll feel by doing something you’ve always wanted to is a reward in itself, and time spent on your hobby will help you unplug.

It’s easy to get sucked into negative thought patterns which can lead to negative actions. If you feel yourself headed down that path, redirect your focus on the good – by recognizing the good around you, doing good for others, or doing something good for yourself.

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