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Unmasking

Stuttering Understanding oral visibility in the era of face masks

NO GYM? NO PROBLEM Yo u r g u i d e t o virtual and socially distanced workouts

INTRODUCING REX C a r e O n e ’s a d v a n c e d robotic training system

A DOCTOR ON A MISSION D r. Shar y n Le w in and he r ‘F und’ battle s w ome n’s c ancers

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hen exactly did COVID-19 change your world? For me, the ground beneath my feet began to shift in early March. We had just thrown my youngest son a first birthday party at a local Italian restaurant. In attendance was our most favorite people in this world.

When we kissed them goodbye, we didn’t realize it would be a long time before we’d kiss them hello again – for so many of them, we’re still awaiting the day to do so.

A week or so later, Gov. Phil Murphy issued travel restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. “for the foreseeable future” to thwart the spread of the coronavirus. In doing so, New Jersey became the first U.S. state to take such a step. Then, Murphy – along with his counterparts in New York and Connecticut – closed casinos, gyms and movies and mandated that eat-in services from bars and restaurants transition to takeout and delivery-only services. All pre-K, K-12 and higher education institutions were closed and shifted to virtual learning; all non-essential retail, recreational and entertainment businesses were closed; and gatherings of 50-plus people were banned.

In my house, we practiced social distancing, as recommended. Not because we were sick or immunocompromised, but because we felt the responsibility to protect other human beings – our neighbors, our grandparents, those with chronic illnesses or disabilities, the nurses and doctors who were (and are) fighting this thing on the front lines, the first responders who showed up to protect us, and the list goes on.

My husband and I were lucky; his company allowed their employees to work remotely and I have the freedom to work from home always. We have the privilege to stay home with our two boys (ages 3 and 1), so we exercised that privilege. And, you know what I found besides it being a little harder to get work done because every day feels like “Family Sunday?”

As Jamie Tworkowski of To Write Love On Her Arms shared, I found the things that truly mattered were not canceled.

Tworkowski said so eloquently, “Conversations will not be canceled. Relationships will not be canceled. Love will not be canceled. Songs will not be canceled. Reading will not be canceled. Self-care will not be canceled. Hope will not be canceled.”

He was so right.

The “mommy and me” exercise program that I love so much. Well, it went virtual, so I was still able to sweat alongside some of my favorite mamas and their kiddos in real time. The girls’ night that was scheduled for ages moved from a restaurant to Zoom, a software-based virtual conference room. My boys still saw their grandparents regularly, thanks to FaceTime, and they still got a top-notch education despite the libraries being closed and us being “stuck” in our house, thanks to a plethora of educators and businesses sharing their plans and products free of charge.

So, yeah, the world is a little scary right now, but I’m leaning “into the good stuff that remains,” per Tworkowski, and those are things worth celebrating.

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Your Healthy Summer Checklist Our summer get-togethers may be smaller and more intimate this year. As we focus on the safety of our loved ones, remember to take time to focus on your health. There is no better time than now.

Englewood Health reminds you to: � Get a good night’s sleep, maintain a healthy diet, and exercise regularly � Schedule your annual physical � Make sure you are up to date on any necessary vaccinations and get your flu shot at the end of summer � Speak with your physician about important screenings and preventive care services, including: • Mammogram

• Melanoma/skin cancer screening

• Colonoscopy

• Cardiology exam

• Bone density testing

• Pulmonary function testing

• Pap smear and HPV screening

• Smoking cessation and lung cancer screening

• Prostate cancer screening

• Hepatitis B screening

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RelationShit Happens Determined Couple Aims To Help Others Find Happiness

‘Catering To The Needs Of Others’ Meals With A Mission Provides Over 20,000 Meals Monthly

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Go Get Your Goals

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Virtual Marathon Training Made Possible

Introducing Rex CareOne’s Advanced Robotic Training System

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How Your Home Environment Can Impact Your Health

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Unmasking Stuttering

The Ultimate Guide To A Toned Body

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Your Guide To Virtual and Socially Distanced Workouts

Jill Yesko ‘Exposes’ ‘Broken Trust’ In The World of Sports

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Dr. Sharyn Lewin and Her ‘Fund’ Battles Women’s Cancers

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A Glimpse Into Some of Bergen County’s Recent Health, Beauty and Fitness Events

Snack Attack The Car Is Packed; Are Your Food and Drinks?

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Medical Care From The Comfort of Home

Red Meat Allergies and The Lone Star Tick

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Billy Atkinson of Get Loose From Self-Taught To Owning A Cutting-Edge Business

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‘Catering To The Needs Of Others’

Meals with a Mission Provides Over 20,000 Meals Monthly

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n a time when many things are uncertain and many people have to wonder where their next meal is coming from, Meals with a Mission (MWAM) is exactly the type of organization we can appreciate, stepping in to feed those who need it when it’s needed the most.

MWAM first started in December 2010 as the joint effort of Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church in Hasbrouck Heights and the Church of the Assumption of our Blessed Lady in WoodRidge, right in the Corpus Christi school cafeteria kitchen. The organization started with 80 volunteers to prepare about 240 home-style meals monthly that were made and then quickly delivered the next day to area locations in need. As time went on and MWAM grew, so did their need for a bigger facility. In an effort to continue to serve the surrounding community, MWAM leased and renovated an independent facility in Garfield and in March 2013, after becoming a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, charitable organization, prepared their first meal in their new state-of-the-art kitchen.

Since then, they’ve only grown larger, reaching the major milestone of a million meals provided (January 2019). No longer are they providing meals in the hundreds every month but in the 20,000-range with their volunteer count also growing to over 400 people. Meals with a Mission differs slightly compared to other charitable meal providers in that it prepares the meals to be provided by

to outside agencies that have requested their help, they are not delivering to individual homes but to other organizations who then distribute the meals.

They currently work with over 25 groups, ranging from but not limited to soup kitchens, shelters, seniors and veterans in need and housing facilities for those with disabilities. The agencies span across Hudson, Essex, Passaic and Bergen counties. When help is requested, MWAM visits each agency, assesses their specific needs and comes up with a plan to provide assistance.

The organization is made up of four part-time employees – a kitchen manager, driver, driver’s helper and computer intern. The Board of Directors serves as the operating committee, donating their time and talent for everything from grant writing and fundraising to facilities management and accounting.

Along with the small staff, there are the over 400 volunteers, some of them a part of the team since the beginning, who help make 20,000 meals a month a reality. Volunteers agree to a monthly assignment, grouped into three teams, Cooking, Lunch or Pantry. Aside from kitchen preparation,

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there are also other areas for volunteers to contribyear as an opportunity for the public to enjoy a ute depending on their specific talents/skills. night out while also helping their community.

While this group of people would love to help MWAM considers themselves a “behind the everyone in need, in order to do that two scenes caterer,” according to Rich Jathings are always needed, people and rocki, president of Meals with a Mission, “While this money. MWAM does have benefactors their motto being “catering to the needs group of people who graciously contribute as well as the of others” – not unlike a mother. would love to volunteers who always seem to find a So, for Mother’s Day each year, help everyone way to help when asked. The group also MWAM offers friends of the organizareceives help through corporate fundtion the opportunity to pay tribute to in need, in order raisers and grants, as well as contributheir mothers in the form of a donato do that two tions from the local businesses in the tion to MWAM; crowded Mother’s Day things are always surrounding community. For example, brunches are overrated. After all, isn’t needed, people cookies are donated from Jimmy’s Cookit usually our mothers who teach us and money.” ies in Clifton; the Elk’s Lodge of Garfield that helping others is what we should contributes the aluminum lids and pans be doing whenever we can? Besides the MWAM uses to serve food in; and RichMother’s Day tribute, there will be an ard Blas, president of East Coast Egg upcoming cookie-decorating event as Farmers, donates all the eggs needed to make the well as a golf outing, handbag bingo evening and meals every week. That’s just a few of the busia comedy night. nesses eager to help MWAM. Clearly the work that If you’d like to volunteer for Meals with a MisMeals with a Mission does is a joint effort. sion, visit their website www.mealswithamissionnj.

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INTRODUCING REX

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❛❛ Patients are making great strides – literally – using a robotic exoskeleton, a pair of legs that supports the hips and legs, allowing a person to stand and walk.❜❜

he road to recovery has become shorter for patients undergoing rehabilitation at CareOne at Ridgewood Avenue.

CareOne is the first post-acute care center in the country to welcome Rex, an advanced robotic training system designed to improve mobility in individuals with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis or other neurological diseases.

Patients are making great strides – literally – using a robotic exoskeleton, a pair of legs that supports the hips and legs, allowing a person to stand and walk.

Since the pilot program’s August 2019 launch, doctors, clinicians and therapists say the robotic device has had many positive outcomes already.

By combining the use of Rex with traditional physical therapy, patients are getting back on their feet sooner and regaining independence much quicker, according to Dwight Faustino, chief of Rehab Operations and CIO at CareOne. “CareOne is a forward-thinking company,” Faustino said. “We work with our patients and their families and look at the latest innovations.”

When it comes to preparing a plan of action for patients, CareOne strives to help them work towards “a higher quality of life,” he said.

While robot-assisted therapy has been around for at least two decades, the devices were expensive and not yet adapted for clinical use, so it wasn’t until the last five years that more facilities began integrating the technology, he said.

“This technology became available in late June 2019 and CareOne decided to vet it to see whether the robot could benefit

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patients in outpatient rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation and subacute care services,” Faustino said.

After looking further into the latest robotics being used in rehabilitative therapy, CareOne partnered with Rex Bionics to become the exclusive provider of Rex, Faustino said.

The hands-free robotic device can be used to lift a patient from sitting to a supported standing position, providing a way for them to perform a variety of exercises for more repetitions in a shorter period of time, thus making it easier to reach recovery goals.

Of the 952 patients who received post-acute care at CareOne at Ridgewood Avenue, 20 percent participated in the robotic therapy program and Faustino said they’ve seen many positive outcomes so far.

“Based on the ones we’ve gathered, we know it is definitely helping patients and we’ll continue to offer it,” he said.

Based on the pilot’s success, CareOne plans on rolling out the technology to its other facilities over the next year, he added.

movement and positioning, data that can help therapists in the process of planning treatment and setting goals for patients.

After a life-changing event, such as a stroke, survivors may experience upper extremity motor dysfunctions that compromise their ability to perform day-to-day functions and leave them feeling like they’ve lost their independence, Richard Lai, CareOne’s regional rehabilitation director, said.

A stroke can affect motor, sensory and cognitive abilities. Most stroke survivors experience upper extremity motor dysfunctions that compromise their ability to perform dayto- day functions and leave them feeling like they’ve lost their independence.

“Many believe it’s a death sentence,” he said.

But, thanks to Rex, CareOne therapists have been able to help patients stand up within 24 hours – something that could have taken several days, or weeks, to do without technology, Lai said.

After that, patients are able to stand and perform exercises for 30- to 40-minute sessions, regaining some strength and confidence each session, Lai said.

“When a patient has a stroke, something as simple as sitting at the edge of a bed, let alone standing, can take away all of their energy before we even get to the exercises they really need,” Lai said. “This is where Rex comes in.”

“When our patient is in Rex, we can work on the stability and mobility exercises without our patient worrying about falling or tiring out,” Lai said.

Rex allows patients to safely stand and do various exercises while maintaining proper alignment of the foot, ankle, knee, hip and trunk with less fatigue compared to regular standing activities.

Meet Rex One of the most common causes of long-term disability in the U.S. are movement impairments following strokes or other neurological injuries, which means rehabilitation typically requires re-learning motions for a number of joints in the body.

Robotic and technology-assisted therapy is helping patients regain complete or partial use of their limbs and achieve functional independence more efficiently than before, according to research from the American Academy of Neurology.

The most successful treatment plans, the AAN said, are ones that include a combined approach of robotics-assisted therapy with traditional and occupational therapy because it takes into account each patient’s personal challenges and goals.

Robots are able to use sensors that monitor

It also allows for CareOne therapists “to focus on therapy” and tailor exercises to help accelerate a patient’s recovery, he added.

Typically for strokes and other neurological injuries, the treatment duration can range from three to 16

six month, but at CareOne patients are “managed more aggressively” and usually undergo rehabilitation for about 20 to 45 days, according to Faustino.

Now, the Café is set for its biggest evolution yet. Starting Jan. 21, Since Rex’s arrival, that length of time has been the Saddle River Café will be open seven days a week for lunch and cut down by almost seven days, he said. dinner, as well as (BYOB) brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Patients are strange standing up sooner andnothing we’reon workIf by some chance there was the menu that ing strikes on realigning posture asdaily soon as possible,” your fancy, there are specials for both lunch and dinner Faustino said.always “Weinclude aim tosome havesort patients standing – and they of unique up within thespecial, initial such 24 hours, they can Shot,start beverage as the so Immune perfect for keeping those weary bearing weight so that way the winter body germs will be able John Workstus, one of the pilot program’s participants, with Julius at bay in a refreshing shot. to function without the technology’s help within 20 Gutierrez, robotic specialist. there’s the burrata. Everyday, the Café to 30Then, days.” a new thisknown trendyascheese. balance. As someone who is “heavily dependent” Aoffers session with twist Rex –onalso “Rexercise” Though you’re used to seeing it with prosciutto on a wheelchair, Workstus used Rex to stand up – also has several other physical benefits, includand red pepper, Knott, Means and their team and walk forward. ing boosting patients’ blood circulation, reducing add their twist to elevate it using seasonal in“I’m happy with my progress,” said Workstus, pressure sores, filling their lungs with air because of gredients and the creativity they’ve become adding that he’s now able to able to move better posture, improving the condition of muscles known for. around at home more on his own. and bones andwrite even helping a better We could more about them it, but have the Saddle “I’m happy with my progress,” he said. “It is sleep at night.

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UNMASKING

Stuttering

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Christina Barkachi, M.S., CCC-SLP & Victoria Giacalone, M.A., CCC-SLP

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OVID-19 has introduced once-obscure terms into our day-to-day vocabulary: “quarantine,” “distance learning” and “PPE” are terms that we use daily and intentionally. Just as these words have become ordinary, we no longer second-guess a face mask at the grocery store, bank, post-office or drive-thru. But while face masks are being used as preventative measures to save lives, they are also making some people’s lives more difficult, especially those of individuals who stutter.

At this point in quarantine, most of us have experienced an awkward face-masked conversation. While masks may protect us, they also prevent communication partners from gaining important information from one another during conversation, such as facial expressions and emotions. Therefore, oral visibility is crucial for full comprehension of a speaker’s message. For individuals that stutter, this visibility is critical for an additional reason.

When you think of stuttering, endless repetitions may come to mind (for instance, “My nn-name is Tuh-tuh-tommy”). However, people who stutter can demonstrate many different types of interruptions in the flow of speaking, which are better known as disfluencies. One type of disfluency called a “block” occurs when airflow stops and an individual cannot get his or her words out (e.g. “Let’s... [long pause] …go to the park”). A block is oftentimes accompanied by visible tension in the oral muscles, such as the lips protruding forward or the mouth stuck in the open position. When wearing a mask, there’s no indication of this physical disruption in a speaker’s fluency. This can cause an awkward “wait time” during a conversation.

While this “awkward moment” can leave both conversation partners feeling uncomfortable, for the individual who stutters it may greatly impact their future social interactions or self-esteem. The anticipation of a negative listener response can result in increased severity of stuttering events and increased physical tension. This may deter the person who stutters from relaying the original message or readily interacting with others in similar situations in the future.

People around the world tend to perceive stuttering as a “negative human attribute.” There is an unsubstantiated stereotype that people who stutter are shy, nervous, or unintelligent. As with most stereotypes, people tend to judge what they do not understand. A stutter, however, should not define an individual, and we can all make a better effort to help them feel accepted. Be patient when speaking with others and try your best not to fill in their words.

Even if they are having difficulty conveying a message, show them that what they have to say is important to you.

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Speak at a relaxed, unhurried rate. This portrays the idea that you are not in a rush and may reduce conversational time pressure. And, finally, adopt an accepting mindset. Others can sense when we are uncomfortable. By actively changing your perceptions of other’s differences, your response will be rooted in compassion, not fear. By taking small steps, we can all help to alleviate negative feelings of people who stutter during this already stressful time.

To learn more about stuttering, visit the Stuttering Foundation website at https://www.stutteringhelp.org/.

To inquire about specialized therapy services in pediatric and adult stuttering and feeding/swallowing disorders with Barkachi and/or Giacalone, contact them at feedingandfluency@gmail.com.

Christina Barkachi is an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech language pathologist. She received her master’s degree from New York Medical College. She treats individuals of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Christina has varied experience working with clients in the following areas: fluency disorders (stuttering); feeding and swallowing; articulation and phonology; receptive and expressive language; autism spectrum disorder; and acquired cognitive disorders. Christina is an English-Arabic bilingual speaker. She is licensed in the state of New Jersey and New York. You can contact her by email at christina.barkachi.slp@gmail.com.

Victoria Giacalone is an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech language pathologist. She received her master’s degree from Montclair State University and is a full-time school speech therapist where she treats students in grades pre-K to eighth grade. Victoria also works as a per diem SLP at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood with adult inpatients with speech, swallowing, language and cognitive difficulties. Currently working towards a Clinical Specialty Certification in fluency disorders, Victoria has a passion for working with clients who stutter. You can visit her online on Instagram at @stutteringtherapy_nj or contact her by email at vgiacalone.slp@gmail.com. 

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D N A L A U T R I V YOUR GUIDE TO DISTANCED WORKOUTS SOCIALLY

Gyms are closed (thanks, COVID-19!), but your need for a good sweat session is greater than ever. Luckily, gyms throughout Bergen County are offering virtual and/ or socially distanced workouts to help you get through the pandemic one burpee at a time. Here’s some of our favorites.

BODY BURN BARRE, 103 NORTH SUMMIT ST, TENAFLY

Virtual classes, which include barre, cardio sculpt, boot camp and boxing, are scheduled Saturdays through Tuesdays. Inperson “blacktop” socially distanced boot camps are also offered throughout the week. Visit http://bodyburnbarre.com/ schedule/ for more information.

FIT4MOM BERGEN, VARIOUS LOCATIONS

In-person classes are back and virtual classes continue for FIT4MOM Bergen, which offers mommy and me and moms only workouts. To keep the community safe, their in-person offerings are outdoors and socially distanced with limited class sizes. They’ve also created online workouts and playgroups to keep you (and your littles) active at home. Their daily schedule can be found online at www.bergen.fit4mom.com/class-schedule.

JUMA FIT, 38 FRANKLIN ST., TENAFLY

Open for business online, Juma Fit is offering workout videos on their YouTube channel, which is located at https://tinyurl.com/y6p6y7hz, or you can sign up for their #JumaDaily by emailing frontdesk@jumafit.com and receive an emailed workout daily Monday through Friday. They even have the weekend covered via Facebook.

ORANGE THEORY MONTVALE, 44 FARM VIEW, MONTVALE

The studio is open! Take your training to the next level and get OT Exclusive with them. Orange Theory Montvale is one of the six studios in the entire world to roll out this program, a reservation-based, individualized instruction program. Limited spots are available; call them at (201) 285-7818.

PURE BARRE PARK RIDGE, 141A KINDERKAMACK ROAD, PARK RIDGE

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 a.m., Pure Barre Park Ridge is hosting pop-up drop-in socially distanced classes at Atkins Glen. New to barre? No worries; they will introduce you to the technique in a safe and effective manner. If you aren’t ready for socially distanced workouts yet, they are also offering livestream classes. For more information, visit www.purebarre.com/location/park-ridge-nj.

ROW HOUSE, 275 PASCACK ROAD, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

Row House, the home of the 45-minute, low impact, high efficiency, full body workout, is offering single station, socially distanced outdoor classes. Text “BACKINSWING” to (201) 431-7444 for more information.

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DR. SHARYN LEWIN AND HER ‘FUND’ BATTLES WOMEN’S CANCERS

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aking her expertise beyond the examination room, Sharyn Lewin, MD, FACS, FACOG, gynecologic oncologist at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck is looking to spread education and wellness to women.

With a long-standing interest in women’s health – an interest that stemmed from her grandmother who was also a gynecologist that would share her experiences, Dr. Lewin has transformed her goals and career from gynecology to gynecologic oncology and is president and executive director of The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancers. Her career began where she grew up (Kansas) and where she did her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis, Miss. It was there that her passion for cancer prevention thrived, as she fell in love with her cancer patients.

Her career then moved her to New York to train at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and then she worked on faculty at Columbia for 5 years before being recruited to Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, where she has been practicing for about 6 years.

It was at Columbia though that The Lewin Fund was able to begin.

“When I worked at Columbia, a patient when she passed away from uterine cancer left a bequest in her will for us to start a foundation,” Dr. Lewin said. “Essentially, she was very impressed with the work I was doing and the kind of care I had given her as well as other patients and she really wanted us to expand this work on a larger level. It was a huge honor. To honor her memory and wishes, we’ve been growing the fund to help women with cancer, as well as their families and then also to help prevent cancer by providing education about cancer prevention and wellness.”

The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancers varies its support to help those affected by cancer.

They work to fund cutting edge research that they hope will being science closer to a cure, said Dr. Lewin. The fund also supports innovative programs for women who have cancer and their families, including special initiatives for children whose mothers have cancer.

Additionally, the fund focuses many of its efforts into community events to bring awareness to cancer prevention and wellness tips.

“There was just a big study published about how globally women don’t know the signs and symptoms of cancer, and there’s been a big push on just helping educating women on signs and symptoms of cancer, how to prevent cancer, importance of seeing the gynecologist every year – there’s so much that needs to be done with education,” Dr. Lewin said.

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including nutrition, wellbe responsible about the time because then you realize if we ness, cancer prevention, don’t do that, we’ll miss these moments as a family,” he said. cardiovascular health, Costabile described his daughter as his “best audience.” heredity acu- for her and making her laugh. The “I love genetics, doing impressions moments with daughter are the best,” he said. puncture andmy yoga.

ComAs forevents the restare of his audience, Costabile hopes he can show munity held them the good in people. with a panel of experts to One of the most through rewarding parts of work is being able to walk participants “bring out the best moments in people using TV and video,” he their areas of expertise and open the room to have a question-andanswer session to help people truly become educated. They also

said. “That’s the whole reason I eating do this.” healthy foods, exercising, alcohol Great moments can be anything from limiting walking into a small andveteran not smoking,” shop, speaking with a 100-year-old and learningDr. invalusaid. able life advice, or interviewing Lewin a celebrity who“[Education lets their guard down and starts acting “like a normal, regular, everyday There person,” is] very important.

Costabile said. are important screen“I believe in making life ing playful andthat my need philosophy tests to is to have fun,” he said. “I like bringing people places and be done soout if aofcancer is into fun.”  present, it can be de-

tected early, but there are certain cancers that unfortunately don’t have good screenings for, so that’s why alerting

include hands-on stations where people can learn more about heredity genetics or get a flu shot.

people to certain signs and symptoms of what’s abnormal and when to seek help is so important.”

“See, cancer affects about one in three women and one in two men. And a study showed how half of cancer in the United States could be prevented with lifestyle issues like staying in an ideal body weight,

For Dr. Lewin, there are simple tips to knowing the signs and symptoms to look out for and ways of preventing cancer, one simply being to visit a gynecogist every year, starting at age 21. That doesn’t

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always mean a pap smear, she explains, but there should still be a yearly pelvic exam, counseling and discussion and a breast exam.

also be annually done starting at age 40, she said and added that the American Cancer Society recommends colonoscopies should start at age 45.

“Mammograms for breast cancer screenings should

Unexpected changes in a period or bleeding pattern, especially if a woman is postmenopausal and experiences bleeding, also warrant a visit to the gynecologist. Bloating or pain in the abdomen and pelvis, feeling full too quickly and painful urination are

“I always tell women know your body and if you see a change that’s different and you see it a few times, you should get evaluated,” Dr. Lewin said. “I love what I do, and I have a passion for the patients I take care of. It’s an honor to take care of them. Our field is a combination of surgery and chemo-

also be annually done starting at age 40.”

also important signs to look out for. Additionally, Dr. Lewin stresses to women who have had children that don’t believe that they have to go to their gynecologist should still continue their annual exams as it is a vital part to cancer prevention.

Mammograms for breast cancer screenings should

therapy. We do take care of women who don’t have cancer as well but it’s a huge opportunity to also help educate the people about important things for wellness and cancer prevention.”

In addition to screenings and keeping up to date on changes in the body, Dr. Lewin also emphasizes a

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healthy diet is key to cancer prevention and wellness, explaining data points towards a more plant-based diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean means and fish.

Exercise too is an important step to keeping healthy; Dr. Lewin recommends 150 minutes a week, which is 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week.

“Half of all cancer can be prevented with lifestyle issues,” she said. “It’s important to see your doctors every year and have good healthy lifestyle habits. Taking care of yourself really does make a huge difference.”

“We have a uique niche in that we’ve

Looking at what comes next for The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancers, Dr. Lewin hopes to go further and continue to give back to women affected by cancer while also educating women more on cancer prevention.

focused on

“I do hope the fund will continue growing and helping more women,” she said. “We have a unique niche in that we’re focused on all women with cancer. I would love to fund more research because that’s how I really make advancements in the treatments of these diseases and early protection. [I’d also love] more wellness events too, so we can really educate the community about cancer prevention and wellness and also provide support services for women and their families dealing with cancer – basic things like transportation funds to help them get to their chemotherapy appointments and doctor to helping children whose mothers have

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Resources to help further education about cancer prevention and wellness too can be found at thelewinfund.org. Other good resources include the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and the American Cancer Society.

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Her personal goals as a doctor match those of The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancers and reach further into helping with treatment plans and aiding women in both their cancer prevention and with their diagnosis with cancer.

“I’ve always been very passionate about women’s health issues my whole life but also as you start taking care of women with cancer you see a lot of the needs and unmet needs and when you do see opportunities for prevention, it inspires you to do a lot more,” she said. “My goal would definitely be to help as many patients as possible, whether it’s with surgery or chemotherapy. In the practice I’m in, we also have a lot of national clinical trials, so I want to keep enrolling patients in trials and advance the

science as well as affect more cures and disseminate a lot of information about cancer and wellness. Through the foundation, I hope to help women on a global level with cancer prevention and wellness and research and also support programs to help women who have been diagnosed with cancer.”

The fund has been mostly local, focusing on events in New Jersey and New York, but they would love to keep growing and would love to find partners to help them to do so. The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancer is planning its first annual walk in September for gynecologic cancer awareness month.

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SNACK ATTACK

The Car Is Packed; Are Your Food and Drinks?

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It’s finally summertime, which means it’s time for the

beach. Swimming and sunning, and yet, there’s always one question in mind: what do you pack for those long car rides to the beach? It always seems that what you eat has to be cooked and/or refrigerated. Lo and behold, there are a few tricks and a few easy options to take along. Don’t let some obstacles get in the way of your summer shape and your summer fun.

Snacks To Pack

First off, let’s talk about easy snacks that can be packed in a cooler bag for the day.

liquids icy cold despite the heat and they also keep liquids steaming hot as well despite the cold. Get a coupon code by visiting my blog, www.afitandfabulousmichele.com.

• Freeze bottles of water before you go to the beach. They keep your food cold and they also are perfect as they start to melt.

Containers To Have On Hand

Taking things along with you can be a hassle at times.

But with the right containers, you can portion out everything you need and keep it simple. Here are a few items that I use: • Salad Dressing Containers: You can buy them right off of Amazon or the Container Store.

• Almonds • Cheese sticks • Fruit (A good way to keep them cold is by adding them to your water.)

• Protein powder mixed with water (or a shelf-stable almond milk) • Protein bars (Please note: Each protein bar has its pros and cons. Your choice of what you pack is dependent on your nutrition philosophy and preferences. Quest Protein Bars are high in protein and relatively high in fiber, but are not as natural as other bars. Point being: there’s a different bar that’s suitable for everyone; be a conscious consumer and decide what you need.)

• Cut up veggies with single serve hummus (Be mindful of the calorie content of these hummus packs as they are relatively higher in calories than many would guess.)

Meals To Bring

Need something more substantial? Try these.

• Salad with protein (chicken, tuna, salmon, etc) mixed with fruit, nuts and cheese • Flatout Wrap filled with your choice of chicken, turkey, etc. + lettuce + tomato + condiment (mustard, avocado, Greek yogurt or mayo)

Keep Those Liquids Cold

Am I the only one who has to have liquids either icy cold or steaming hot? If not, please see below for what I use.

• Stasher Bags (for portioning out those snacks) • Healthy Human Life Tumbler (for keeping liquids hot or cold)

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Red Meat Allergies and the Lone Star Tick

q Summer grilling season is upon us. What could be better than a juicy burger or flank

steak grilled to perfection?

Conversely, what could be worse than after eating that burger or steak, you break out in hives, your mouth and lips swell, or you experience severe abdominal cramping.

The reaction could be the result of a red meat allergy. It’s triggered by food from mammals – mostly beef, pork or lamb – and symptoms usually appear hours after eating. Development of the condition appears to be connected to tick bites as well.

Red meat allergy is uncommon, but in recent years allergists are reporting more cases, according to Allergy & Asthma Network, a nonprofit patient education organization.

Red meat allergy is also called “alpha-gal” after the blood carbohydrate involved.

The Lone Star Tick is believed to be the primary cause of red meat allergy in the United States, although other types of ticks may cause it as well. The Lone Star Tick is found predominantly in the Southeast and Texas, but in recent years, it has migrated to parts north, including as far as New England.

Scientists believe that when the tick bites animals such as Pictured above: Lone Star Tick cows or sheep, the tick carries alpha-gal molecules from the animal’s blood; when the carrier tick then bites a human, it injects the alpha-gal molecules, creating an immune response that leads to a red meat allergy.

The tick bite associated with red meat allergy is often itchy and hangs round for a week or longer. Sometimes there’s a small knot under the skin. If this happens, talk with your doctor or a board-certified allergist, especially if you experience allergy symptoms after eating meat.

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In addition, there have been reports of patients with alpha gal who have had reactions to replacement pig or cow heart valves, gelatin found in vaccines and a monoclonal antibody called cetuximab (used for colorectal cancer).

What Are the Symptoms of Red Meat Allergy?

The most common symptoms of red meat allergy are itchy skin rashes and hives, especially on the hands and feet. Skin swelling may also occur on the mouth, lips or throat.

Coughing, sneezing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tight(continues next page)

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ness and a stuffy or runny nose are some respiratory symptoms that may arise. And gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, heartburn, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps are also among symptoms of an allergic reaction to meat.

In rare cases, red meat allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

In addition to skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, anaphylaxis may involve a rapid or weak pulse, dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness.

Prevention and Treatment Since red meat allergy symptoms usually arise hours after eating meat, people often don’t think they are experiencing a foodallergic reaction. That’s why it’s

“Once red meat allergy is diagnosed, you should avoid eating meat, no matter how it’s prepared.” important to see an allergist if you experience any food allergy symptoms and undergo meat allergy testing – most often a blood test or an oral food challenge – to confirm the diagnosis.

Once red meat allergy is diagnosed, you should avoid eating meat, no matter how it’s prepared.

The good news is the condition does not appear to last forever.

Many are able to resume eating meat within 20-24 months. However, the allergy could return with another tick bite. And additional tick bites can boost your level of sensitivity, so if you go outdoors a lot and get tick bites 4-5 times a

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year, it may be hard for the condition to go away.

If anaphylaxis occurs after eating meat, the first line of treatment is an epinephrine auto-injector. People at risk for anaphylaxis should always carry two epinephrine autoinjectors, in case symptoms recur before medical help is available.

It’s a good idea to avoid tick bites as best you can when outdoors during the summer. Wear long pants or long-sleeved shirts, especially in wooded areas, and use insect repellants. And always check your body for ticks after spending time outside.  Patrick Perin, MD, is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with Allergy Partners in Teaneck and works with the Allergy & Asthma Network.

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Billy Atkinson of Get Loose From Self-Taught to Owning A Cutting-Edge Business

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here was a time when Billy Atkinson viewed tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament as the worst thing that could have happened. He was wrestling for Mahwah High School and although he won his heavyweight match against Bergenfield that day, the devastating injury caused him to scrap the plans he had of either wrestling or playing football collegiately.

That day certainly proved to be a turning point in the young man’s life. He was, however, not aware at the time of just how much of a turning point that injury would be. Atkinson, who ultimately decided to forego college, was forced to make some serious decisions about his life because of that injury and it was those decisions that ultimately led him to owning Let Loose, an innovative, upscale and exclusive health and wellness center.

The Montvale-based facility is one of the first of its kind in the tri-state area and is rapidly gaining in popularity. Atkinson, 26, has more than 600 clients, many of whom are repeat customers, indulging in the cutting-edge services Let Loose offers. Fascial Stretch Therapy, Cryotherapy, Vitamin IVDrips and EMSCULPT are all part of the recovery package that Atkinson provides.

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“This just sort of evolved,” said Atkinson, who began working in the fitness industry shortly after suffering his ACL tear. “I won my match but when I got up, I blew my knee out. I literally couldn’t move around too well. My knee was always buckling, and it was painful. I just dealt with it and limped around for two years.

“My parents didn’t have health insurance,” he continued. “When a gym opened up down the block from me, I applied to work at the front desk. I liked the gym environment. I found out that I didn’t need a bachelor’s degree to be a trainer, so I ordered all the books about it, learned about rehab and fixed myself. When I turned 18, I got certified and have been in the personal training world since then.”

“So many people are

While it’s a big leap from being self-taught to owning a cutting-edge business, Atkinson, 26, was able to make such a move by continually looking for ways to go out on his own. He says he thought of every possible idea for a new gym, but they had all been tried. That’s when he decided to head to The Stretch to Win Institute in Arizona to become certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST).

focusing on athletic performance or weight loss, but they don’t focus on recovery, which is one of the most important things in achieving their goals, whether it’s sports

“It just smacked me [in the face] one day or weight loss. driving to a client’s house,” said Atkinson, who now lives in Oakland. “No one is doing recovery lounges. There are cryotherapy places and sauna places but nowhere are all of them offered under the same roof. It’s a one-stop shop for recovery and aesthetics.

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“We live in an age where people are more health conscious,” he continued. “So many people are focusing on athletic performance or weight loss, but they don’t focus on recovery, which is one of the most important things in achieving their goals, whether it’s sports or weight loss. People don’t take care of their body in recovery and I wanted to create a place where they can recover.”

Atkinson has 11 people on staff and a medical director for liability/ insurance purposes. Each of his employees has been taught by a certified technician from the companies that produce the machinery he uses. Each has been certified to operate each piece of equipment.

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Prices range from $30 for a sauna session to $3,000 for an aesthetic procedure. Atkinson offers different packages but does not accept insurance.

muscles and lift the buttocks. One 30-minute session is equivalent to doing 20,000 sit-ups or squats.

“Knowing you had an idea or a vision for a brand, watching it come to life and seeing how people love your product gives you a feeling money can’t buy,” Atkinson said.

“My favorite part of all this is when people come in and they don’t believe it’s going to help them and then they fall in love with the product,” Atkinson said. “They see how much it helps on a day-to-day basis. I have people reaching out to me saying they don’t have pain

“I have people reaching out to me saying they don’t have pain anymore or their golf swing is improved, or their son is better in football.”

anymore or their golf swing is improved, or their son is better in football.”

Each of the procedures offered has a specific result. FST targets tissue planes, lines of muscle and fascia and is designed to relieve everything from low back pain to tight hips and shoulders. According to Atkinson, FST provides better, longer-lasting results than a normal massage.

The infrared sauna, which can reach 158 degrees Fahrenheit, uses infrared light to help the body’s natural detoxification process.

Atkinson points out that the sauna draws toxins from the lymphatic system, aids in circulation and

“The intravenous vitamin drip, which is administered by one of the two on-site muscle recovery, improves sleep and lowers cortisol levels.

Cryotherapy, which bombards your body with pulsations of nitrogen mist at a temperature of -220 degrees Fahrenheit, is designed to accelerate natural recovery, including accelerated muscle recovery, a boosted metabolism, attack cellulite, stimulate collagen and reduce pain and inflammation while increasing blood flow and circulation.

The intravenous vitamin drip, which is administered by one of the two on-site nurses, is known as The Myers Cocktail, which is the most common vitamin drip on the market. It is designed to alleviate inflammation, muscle pain, fatigue and stress by combining the perfect blend of multi-vitamins and hydration.

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nurses, is known as The Myers Cocktail, which is the most common vitamin drip on the market.”

While Let Loose has just the one location in Montvale, Atkinson believes someday he can take his idea nationwide. More immediate goals are other offices around Bergen County, perhaps in the Wyckoff and Englewood areas.

He is confident that new locations will be just as successful as his Montvale office.

“The thing is, when people hear about it, they always ask, ‘Why did I not know about this place before?’” Atkinson said. “Everyone falls in love with it.” 

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RelationShit Happens

by Tara DeLorenzo

Determined Couple Aims To Help Others Find Happiness

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rom sharing their problems to listening to the problems of others, couple and business partners Olivia Richman and KC Gerety are determined to help couples find happiness with the help of their podcast-turned-couple-coachingbusiness RelationShit Happens.

The couple met by chance about a year ago after the two were visiting their separate family’s houses in Shelter Island, N.Y., a small island at the end of Long Island. Richman’s cousin had been swiping on Richman’s online dating account on Hinge, only to match with Gerety’s best friend. Richman, her cousin, Gerety and his best friend all met at the beach, and Richman quickly found her real match in Gerety. The longer the two were together, the quicker they found their relationship was something special – something they wanted to share to help other people build better communication with their own partners. And so, they began their podcast RelationShit Happens, which then transformed even further as the couple began a couple coaching business. And, in these times of uncertainty, Gerety and Richman are offering free couples coaching during the COVID-19 quarantine.

“From the beginning, things would pop up, like normal relationship things, like jealousy or being hurt, and we had a way of just working through it that was so effective,” Gerety said. “It cut through all the ego, as we like to call it, and get right to the meat of it to see what it was really about. We thought to ourselves, ‘Wow, this would be really useful to give to other people.’”

Richman, who is finishing medical school while also running the YouTube channel GlamourPuss, M.D., a show focusing on straight-forward and comprehensive sex education, and Gerety, who has his master’s in social work from New York University, have grounded themselves in self-growth and self-discovery.

Gerety states the start of his journey to self-discovery to when he was 19 years old when he joined an outward-bound program where he lived in the woods for 100 days.

From there, he moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where he was in recovery and worked with drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. He also worked with his own mentors and therapists to further his own mental health. He moved back to New Jersey (Franklin Lakes) to pursue his master’s in 2018. Now, after attaining his master’s, he continues to seek knowledge.

For Richman, her journey in self-growth began at 21, after taking a three-day course in Manhattan, N.Y. focusing on life and communication that she said changed her life, as it taught about how her mind worked and why she criticized or judged others, as well as herself, the way she did. While working through medical school, she focused on medication and mindfulness as well, and she gave two TEDx talks, one in 2018 and one in 2019. That move into public speaking only furthered her growth in self-development.

With their shared love and determination to grow as individuals and communicate together, the two decided to share their knowledge with the public, and in 2019, they started their podcast RelationShit Happens, depicting their own breakdowns as a couple and sharing them so that other couples can also have the tools to work through them. Quickly though, they wanted to do more, so in addition to the podcast, they also

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work with couples with couples coaching. about the podcast, and we’ve been doing “We vulnerably share what’s upsetthat for a little while now. We took a week ting us in the relationship and then we during the quarantine to go to Shelter Isidentify the cause of the upset and work land where we first met, and we buckled through it, so we have a solution at the down and did the work on the website.” end of the episode,” Richman said.

For the couples coaching, the ap“Then, we wanted to expand it more proach is different. RelationShit Hapand thought why not start a coaching pens offers three packages. The onebusiness for couples and use the tools KC month “Let’s F*cking Go” package is for has learned over the past decade and the people looking to “cut to the core,” said tools I have learned over the past decade Richman, and figure out how to get over and combine them to create a coaching a certain hang-up in a relationship. The business.” three month “Squad Goals” package is The content for each podcast stems for the “powerhouse couple committed from their own evto being a powerhouse eryday issues as they couple,” said Richcoach each other man, where the issues In all cases, through. may be a little more their approach “The content comes complicated and it out of the discussions just takes more time is to find the that we’re having and to figure out the root. root cause things come up and Then, there is the of why couples then at the end of “Cause We Slay” sixare experiencing the breakdown, an month package that insecurity will come looks to go deeper and certain up and we coach the is for couples looking breakdowns other through it and for more self-growth. and hardships. then we’ll be like, ‘Oh, “When I say that’d be a good podgrowth, I mean you’re cast episode, let’s talk getting closer to the about that,’” Gerety said. “Even from happiness, the fulfillment, the joy, the the beginning, it seemed like there was all-around love of freedom and selfsomething about this relationship that expression, so if you want growth that was different – not just from our own exwill get you closer to those areas, how perience, which was there because we’ve much work do you want to put in,” Richbeen in past relationships, and there man said. was something here that hadn’t been in Gerety further concurred, saying, “In past relationships. But typically, the way the longer packages, it’s about what are people ‘vent’ or work through things, the underlying things causing the disthey talk to their friends about it and go ruption. It’s harder to get to that. It’s to through this gossip-y process. From talkfocus on the roots. The six-month packing to a lot of my friends, it didn’t seem age too is tailored more to a couple that like they had a lot of these tools either, doesn’t have as much experience in the and I really just felt this greater desire self-growth and self-development realms, to give people these tools they could use so it would give us more time to focus on that would be helpful, so that brought the educational components, just purely

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giving language and terminology for all of this.”

In all cases, their approach is to find the root cause of why couples are experiencing certain breakdowns and hardships. And being a couple themselves only helps strengthen their methods.

“There’s a relational aspect, like the same things people are experiencing in their relationship are things we’ve experienced, so it’s not like we’re telling you what to do without being willing to do them ourselves. We’ve done these things, we know they’re effective, and that’s why we’re encouraging you to do them,” Gerety said.

As their business grows and their content expands, the couple reflected on their methods and challenges, naming being clear in their terminology they use on the podcast and with clients as one of the biggest complications. They try to make their wording clear and relatable, but with their own professional backgrounds, they work to make sure the more clinical terms are more understandable. With the podcast and the coaching, their mission is to help as much as possible and with their own journey through selfgrowth, another challenge comes with approaching new issues that arise with individual couples. But once a breakthrough is reached, Gerety and Richman say there is no better feeling.

“I would say the biggest challenge isn’t working with people, it’s more just my own uncertainty about particular couples and their ability to work through things and our ability to coach them. Different people are always bringing different things in and even with a decade of experience, it can be challenging sometimes in that sense, asking myself and not always

Pictured above: KC Gerety and Olivia Richman

knowing the exact answer of how can I help this person to be free and how can I lead them to get that weight off their shoulders,” Gerety said. “[But] my favorite part is when you get on a phone call and within 5 minutes, a couple is just going at it, and we let it go a little and then we’ll stop them, but then by the end of it is the freedom you can hear from the other side of it,” he continued. “It’s getting back to those initial feelings people felt when they just started dating. With more practice, we really feel like you can get back to that almost honeymoon stage feelings, but just the glimpse and the experience it’s possible to be free in this relationship is really rewarding.”

Their goal is making sure couples have all the happiness and freedom possible and help lift the weight from their breakdowns. Their own experience and commitment to not only each other but to bettering themselves only advances their practice and has helped them to find the core of an issue in an honest and relevant fashion.

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breakdown someone is having – let’s say it’s something more serious where KC and I personally have been – we’re coming from an outside perspective, where we can breakdown what seems like a complicated matter and break it down to its root cause, and it usually is a simple root cause. Also, the approach is relatable. We all have breakdowns in relationships, and when we get to the root cause, they’re actually all the same, and there’s only a couple root causes and we tend to dilute the complicated issues with a lot of interpretations, and when you get to the meat of it, it’s a lot less complicated than we think.”

Looking forward, Gerety and Richman are excited and eager to push RelationShit Happens further and the couple is committed to help other couples.

“I’ve already envisioned having Michelle and Barack [Obama] on the podcast,” Richman laughed. “I would love to just ride it out though and see where it goes. There’s a millennial couple in LA who has over a million followers on Instagram, and they’re just making such an impact out there, and I would love to that on the East Coast. How big a difference can we make? How many relationships and people can we transform? It’s a game; let’s see how happy we can make the state of NJ. I love to set my sights high, and I’d love to say KC and I will be the couple’s coaches of America, but if we just make an impact on one relationship, that will give me an immense amount of happiness.”

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By Gia Alvarez Goals represent what is important to you, what you want to get out of life. It is these goals that help motivate you to accomplish the things that matter. I find setting goals to be extremely beneficial in both life and fitness; there is no time like the present during these changing times to set an obtainable goal and crush it.

I will also help you with nutrition, what to wear in terms of proper gear, running form and even help you create an awesome music playlist.

We are currently training clients for a virtual marathon in November, with our next program beginning in January 2021 for a spring virtual marathon. While times have changed due to COVID- 19, I find that it’s still very important to stay connected as much as possible and continue to set goals. Note that all levels are welcome to join this Juma training program, which includes 14-16 weeks train for a half or full marathon; customized training plan; 24-hour concierge; four workouts per week; and a focus on technical running - speed work, hill work in intervals that will make you a stronger runner.

Currently, we are living through something the majority of us could never have dreamed of. We have had to shift the way we work; our children learn; we socialize and connect; and the way many of us workout. The pandemic has presented a chance to learn new ways to move for the very first time, or to continue your fitness plan in different settings and to potentially set different types of goals. We have had to learn to reorganize and prioritize differently, while trying not to lose some of the daily routines that are vital to our physical and mental well-being.

You need to choose goals that are big enough to spark your fire.

I believe that in setting a goal/goals you can challenge yourself in such a positive way both mentally and physically. We are all challenged at the moment to live life differently, and we must remember that taking time for ourselves is vital too. That in order to be our best for others, we must be the best versions of ourselves.

At Juma Fit, located in Tenafly, we too have had to make several adjustments to our goals as a company and to each and every one of our personal goals. We want to continue to meet our clients needs, near and far. Because we are a boutique studio and are not able to be open at the present time, we have shifted a lot of our business to a virtual platform. We have also opened up the outside of our studio to host socially distant workouts, with a specified number of people.

We like to say that Juma Fit is a studio for everyone. While during normal times we are just that, a treadmill studio, we have now shifted during this pandemic into a world of virtual workouts, where you can participate on or off your treadmill/cardio machine. You can join for the first time during one of our live Instagram classes or you can take your hundredth class with us.

You can meet us outside in the parking lot and join our socially distant HIIT classes or follow along on one of our 30-minute taped workouts on Instagram. You can join us and train for a half or full marathon. We are here for you during your journey anytime you are ready to begin. We work with beginners and elite athletes alike; we believe there is a runner in everyone. Now, all that you have left to do is go get your goals.

Typically, in July my mentors are preparing for the marathon season, which normally happens in the fall. We train clients who have never run a marathon before, and we train individuals who have run 20 marathons. I too train myself to gear up for the fall season of marathons, alongside my team and my clients. This year, we had to step outside the box a bit given the COVID parameters on gyms and create a virtual marathon training platform instead. It is a wonderful thing to see men and women who have never ran a marathon before, training for both half and full marathons in our program alongside marathon veterans.

I have trained many types of runners, from beginners to experienced athletes, and find that training with a professional for a half or full marathon is extremely beneficial, especially when there is a goal set you are aiming to obtain. I like to sit down with you to figure out the best schedule that fits your lifestyle.

As your marathon trainer, I am with you along the way to make any necessary changes, adjustments and challenges that may pop up while we are in the middle of your training. Preparing for a goal, like completing a marathon, is not as simple as running every day. There is a method and expertise to training correctly while staying safe during all of this important preparation. Setting a goal and “crushing it” takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I like my clients to think of me as their biggest cheerleader.

I will talk you through the process, continue to motivate you and encourage you. In addition to laying out the training plan

Gia Alvarez, owner and founder of Juma Fit, spent the first part of her career launching fashion brands and creating international production plans for Ralph Lauren. As a former ballerina, Gia always liked to keep moving and trained and ran for marathon races until she decided she wanted to fully transition her career into fitness.

She ran her first marathon in 2007 and has completed 13 marathons to date. She’s also a two-time Boston Marathon qualifier and would love to compete in an Ironman one day. Living in Manhattan at the time, Gia led successful running clubs as well as trained athletes to help them reach their marathon goals. Moving from Manhattan to New Jersey, Gia wanted to continue her fitness career and, in the fall of 2018, Juma Fit was born. Gia is passionate about making Juma a studio that allows each person to be the best version of themselves, regardless of their fitness journey. Juma Fit contributes $1 each time someone signs up for a class to the charity Charity Water.  42

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the kitchen Keeping the fridge stocked with healthy, colorful and mostly plant-based goodness. Doing even a little meal prep can make all the difference. If there’s no healthy food on hand, there’s no healthy food going in your body. And if a little cleaning, dicing, chopping and food storing is going to help, it’s worth the 20 minutes it takes to put some fruit and veggies in some glass storage containers. Tupperware is so 1980. The food gets lost, forgotten and nobody wants to deal with it! Let’s face it. It may be time for a new system.

clearing the air Houseplants are a reasonably inexpensive way to beautify your space and purify the air. They are naturally detoxifying and flood your house with oxygen. If you have a plant that’s dying a slow death and beyond your ability to save, let it go!

Think about the energy a withering plant creates in your house and the way it can make you feel day after day. For some, it’s a reminder of failure or sadness and life can be hard enough. Toss the houseplant and start over. You tried! It’s okay. You won’t be the first person who has unintentionally killed a houseplant. It may not have been the right plant for you anyway.

Keep healthy snacks like nuts, hummus, berries and avocados on hand so you can reach for something nutritious, satisfying and even whip up a quick batch of guacamole. Stock up on green and herbal teas packed with antioxidants and disease-fighting properties.

Focus on creating nourishing meals, cooking at home, chewing slowly, keeping the conversation positive while eating and cultivating quality time to relax, enjoy the food and focus on gratitude. It may not always be possible and time with family can get tricky, especially with picky eaters or stress of the day playing into things.

Steering the mood or conversation in a more positive direction can help with digestion and keeping anxietylevels to a minimum. Some keep politics and contentious topics away from the table all together.

Look for something relatively self-sufficient like a pothos. Snake plants and succulents are gorgeous and peperomias, spider plants, English ivy and ferns can liven up any space.

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When people think about health and wellness, they often believe they must seek it elsewhere, travelling far and wide for elixirs and gurus, new-fangled fitness regimens and pricey, celebritry-endorsed products. What can I do to lose weight? How can I look better, younger? Where can I go to get fit? The gym? Yoga class? A mountaintop?

Although there are no quick fixes or shortcuts to becoming healthy, there are things we can do to start the ball rolling and create sustainability. After all, healthy habits begin at home.

hydration During the winter months, it can get pretty dry at home. If dry eyes, dry scalp and dry skin are bumming you out, it might be time to hook up the humidifier. It can be especially necessary for a good night’s sleep, and your plants will thank you too.

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If your skin is feeling more reptilian than usual, you may need to change your routine. Make sure you are thoroughly hydrated on the inside. Nobody drinks enough water. Be the “somebody” that does! Opt for shorter, cooler showers in the winter months if you can bear it.

Many equate cleanliness with godliness, but there are a multitude of reasons to tidy up. People often feel calmer when things are clean and neat and keeping dust at bay is a biggie. Dust can trigger allergies and asthma, and a good air purifier can be a great supplement to surface cleaning. A quality vacuum is also a good idea.

Swap scented soaps for more mild options. Lotions should be thicker, creamier and less fancy. The more complicated the ingredients, the more likely they are to dry your skin further.

Keep it simple. Some people do well with coconut oil. Others get results with a rich, fragrance-free emollient like CeraVe. If you start to get patches of eczema, you might consider seeing a dermatologist. Many try to go it alone, but eczema can be stubborn, tough to treat and often it helps to get a little help teasing out triggers.

The days of door-to-door vacuum cleaner salespeople are long gone and finding the right one can take a little research. A clunker can kick dust and dander right back into the air, so don’t skimp on this home purchase.

You might also want to sneak saline spray into your routine to keep your nasal passages comfier, and some lubricating eye drops to tackle itchy eye. Itchy scalp will require hair masks or oil treatments. There is a lot of self-care that can happen in the home, vitamins, supplements, meditation and downtime included.

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of politics and global warming can keep you up all night.

Be kind to yourself, especially before bed and allow for a winding down period. Try peaceful music, mindful reading, writing, talking with loved ones or deep breathing before bed. A skincare ritual can be soothing. And if you are too tired to keep that going night after night, please – at the very least – remove your mascara.

make your bed You may have been hearing these words – make your bed – your whole life. As adults, many rebel and leave a mountain of pillows, twisted sheets and duvets for dead when they begin the day.

Making your bed is a way to start your day with dignity, pride and order and give yourself the gift of getting into a nicely made bed at night. Nobody is saying not to mess it up once you dive back in. After all, some of the best stuff happens between the sheets. So much of life is beyond our control that this is one small, meaningful way we can start the day helps set the stage for success or at least our own sanity.

home fit Twenty to 30 minutes of exercise is always better than nothing and a few feet of space if your living room is all you need for a yoga mat, sculpting circle, some yoga blocks hand weights or to kick, punch, squat and lunge yourself fit.

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There’s a myriad of apps, and online fitness services to try.

Nothing beats a yoga class with real live people or a trip to the gym and a smoothie shop to boot, but you can get a lot done on the home front and whip up a smoothie in seconds if you have the right ingredients and blender on hand.

You’ve heard it, read it, seen shows about it and the theory holds up. It just does. If it isn’t serving you, throw it away, give it away, put it away (as in store it) or sell it.

Don’t leave your whole life’s clutter out in about in plain sight. It will make you feel cluttered. And if it doesn’t, you are an amazingly calm and collected person. You don’t have to be a Feng Shui master at creating peace and flow.

Clearing some “stuff” out of the way makes room for positivity, possibility and good energy to move through your home.

We need to work with what we’ve got. And if what we’ve got is not enough, we need to carve out more time, more space and procure the necessary tools knowing we will surely be better for it.

It might take some list-making, intention-setting, timemanagement and some home improvements to get where you’re going, but if “home is where the heart is” and “health is wealth,” anything we can do to improve the health of our home and thus our overall sense of wellbeing is undoubtedly worthwhile.

mindfulness Mindfulness and kindfulness go hand in hand. Be kind to yourself and create a healthy home that will nourish you and your loved ones inside and out.

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As long as you have access to a bit of open space and your own bodyweight, you’re all set up. The plan is designed to have you progress from beginner to advanced level of training in a systematic fashion. However, you can choose based off of your current level of fitness and start wherever you need. The objective is to keep consistent.

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imum of 30 seconds; active stretching, the process of dynamically moving a joint into a range of motion; and dynamic stretching, the active extension of a muscle, using force production and momentum, to move the joint through the full available range of motion. Lastly, a 5-minute jog to elevate heart rate above 65 percent of theoretical maximum heart rate (220 minus your age) rounds out a solid warm up.

the body easier days and more challenging days – the possibilities are endless.

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Be consistent; stay active; and build the body you deserve.

Now, it’s time to warm up. A proper warm up includes static stretching, the process of passively taking a muscle to the point of tension and holding the stretch to a min-

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ith increased interest and awareness in the #MeTooMovement, and ongoing news about sexual abuse in the world of sports, a 30-minute documentary by Hillsdale native Jill Yesko is certainly timely.

“Broken Trust: Athlete Abuse Exposed,” which Yesko produced and directed, was recently shown at the GRAMMY Museum in Newark as part of the Women in Media Film Festival. In the film, athletes share stories about the sexual and emotional abuse they experienced, and suggest actions that can be done to prevent future abuses.

“I wanted to look at both female and male athletes who are a little bit older and have had time to process what happened to them,” said Yesko.

One profile in the film focuses on Craig Maurizi who heads a figure skating program at the Ice House in Hackensack. Maurizi is one of the few male athletes to speak up about the abuse he suffered at the hands of his coach. He has testified before Congress about how his complaints to U.S. Figure Skating were ignored for decades, demonstrating how barriers athletes face can be local or global. As recently as this past February, the president of the French Federation of Ice Sports resigned after allegations of sexual abuse by the coaches of underage figure skaters were allegedly ignored.

As various athletes in the film talked about their love for their sports, they urged parents of young athletes to be proactive, pay attention and not be afraid to ask tough questions. They shared anecdotes about manipulation and grooming techniques used by authority figures who try to gain trust and gain control.

Expressing such concerns and the need for change going forward, athletes such as former Olympic swimmer Nancy Hogshead-Makar, advocated for having safeguards in place such as background (continues next page)

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checks. She said it is important for sports organizations to take the issue as seriously as they now do for doping.

With hope for change, the former athletes conveyed a message that it was possible to be survivors, not victims, who can heal.

Yesko, a graduate of Pascack Hills High School and Rutgers University, is a former cyclist who competed in Olympic trials.

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Tyrone, Kelsea and Patty Herrere

Regina Coyle, Teri Capparelli, Maureen Cameron

Seana Kirk, Nancy Dachs

Linda Gomes, Andrea DeLuca

Amy Karson, Susan Demarco

William Ford, Annmarie Feret, Payal Mehtani, Jennifer Hawley

Julio Tejada, Anita DaSilva

YWCA N O RT H E R N N E W J E R S E Y The YWCA of Northern New Jersey held their 44th Tribute to Women of Influence Gala at the Stony Hill Inn. For more information, visit www.ywcannj.org.

The 2019 Women of Influence Honorees, Helen Archontou

Dorothy Kalksma, Grethchen Lolis, Diana Polack

Adela Wekselblatt, Chrristine Mebnick, Pete Koeniges

Hei Young, Abigail Lee, Kyung Hee Choi, Dae Lee, Christine Kim

Gian Varbaro, Donnalee Corrieri

Hanna Salvatore, Marge DiStefano, Pamela Averso, Ann Kelly

Amber Forrester, Hollis Thomas

Donna Koeniges, Ray Fusco, Robin Smith

Ed Franklin, Siobhan Reilly

Margaret Ajamian, Carla and Joseph Pappalardo

Lynn Weston, Erin Chung

Lori Murray, Valerie Vladyka

Tressi Council, Erika Monell

Denisa Heitlager, Dr. Naglaa Rizk

Melissa Vanderwall, Ivy Payne, Chris Romano

Constantina Meis, Nvair Beylerian

Monica Council-Miles, Tiffany Smith

THE VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FRANKLIN LAKES BRANCH The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Franklin Lakes Branch held their annual Holiday Boutique at the Indian Trail Club.

For more information, visit www.valleyhospitalfoundation.org.

Valley Auxiliary Holiday Boutique Committee

Elaine Arezzo, Nora Macvey

Lynn Gildea, Carol Fusaro

Rachel and Lynn Van Allan

Amanda Krakowiak, Patricia Mortola

Stella Kremenchugsky, Marina Shaposhnik, Yana Kuznetzov

Linda Leeder, Lynne Bigica, Margaret Scancarello

Dyana Thompson, Donna Fischer, Kathy Nardella

Georgette Payne, Mary Boucher, Nancy Davidson, Andrea Delmont

Terry Farella, Michele Castino

Susan Mediterraneo, Lisa Herrmann, Joyce Srednicki

Dorothy Bell, Cathy Teitel

Ann Swist, Angela Marse, Maureen Smith

Phyllis DeLuca, Elaine Delcolle

Anne Gaugler, Jane Guarino, Joan Bohan, Margaret Wellman

Ina Heltzer, Paula Stark

Dorothy Bell, Nancy Davidson

BOGOTA SAVINGS BANK The Bogota Savings Bank held a benefit dinner for the NJ Pajama Program.

For more information, visit www.bogotasavingsbank.com.

Maureen Wiltsee, Beth Olsen

Kevin Pace, Joe Coccaro, Steve Goldberg

Ralph Saxton, Laura Labetti, Carol Dauria, Rich Mason

Kristen Inglesby, Rose Alvarado

Bob Bornemann, Beth Olsen, Jose Crespo

Jean Learn, Theresa O’Leary

Susanne Hartmann-Silva, Darlene Malaney, Caren Farrelly

Steve Goldberg, Denise and Ron Violand, Joe Cocarro

Brian McCourt, Renee Woo, Brian Kohles

Monica Rivera, Matt Langer, Dina Bekhit, Jose Orellana

Monica Rivera, Daria Runza, Rose Alvarado, Caren Farrelly

Jacey Raimondo, Kathleen Pless

Joe Coccaro, Brian McCourt, Kevin Pace, Matt Langer

Joe Cocarro, Kathleen Pless, Kevin Pace, Steve Goldberg, Patrick Spina

Steve Goldberg, Kevin Pace, Joe Coccaro, Brian McCourt

Steve Petropoulos, Bob Bornemann

Vini Balkissoon, Michelle Albert, Erika Chavez, Jasmine Soler, Bibi Singh

Susanne Hartmann-Silva, Jose Crespo, Caren Farrelly

DECEMBER TO REMEMBER HackensackUMC Foundation held a benefit – December To Remember – for the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at the Capital Grille.

For more information, visit www.hackensackumc.org.

Mark Sparta, Ro Sorce, Helen Cunning, Kelly and Nick Boscia, Joseph Sanzari, Lori Rubino, Robert Garrett, Steve Fraioli

Ro Sorce, Steve and Tara Fraioli

Kim Caesar, Dr. Omar Baker

Georgia Shapiro, Sharon Goldstein

Dr. Ihor Sawczuk, Claire Ward

Dr. Stephen Percy, Michele Giuffre-Shore

Michael Bertoli, Tami Trobiano

Evelyn and Edward Salzano

Krystal Choi, Dana Van Voorhis, Lisa Moumdgian

Joanne and Billy Cunningham

Alexander and Inna Nicolaides, Dr. Rajiv Patel

Lori Rubino, Joe Sanzari

Ro Sorce, Robert Garrett

Mark and Patti Curcio

Kim Caesar, Jo Ann Sanzari

Mark and Colleen Sparta, Dr. Stephen Percy

Bonnie Inserra, Robert Garrett, Lindsey Inserra

MEDICAL CARE FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME Telehealth is a growing area of medicine is that is changing the healthcare landscape.

We recently had a conversation with David Strassberg, MD, Chair, Primary Care Services, Valley Medical Group, about telehealth and the important role that it plays in helping patients to maintain their health and quality of life, especially during the COVID-19 response.

tional, office-based appointment to be conducted re- motely. Valley’s telehealth services are available on any smartphone, tablet or camera-equipped computer.

Q. Who can use Valley’s telehealth services?

A. New and existing patients are welcome to use our services. Whether you are an existing patient receiving ongoing care from a Valley Medical Group provider or you need a consultation for a health question or concern, our providers can now care for you and your loved ones remotely, with scheduled online telehealth visits.

Q. What is telehealth?

Q. What types of specialists are available via Valley’s telehealth program?

A. Telehealth is a cutting-edge field of medicine wherein technology is utilized to enable providers to care for patients virtually.

A. Our telehealth program currently provides access to many Valley specialties including primary care, cardiology, oncology, bariatric surgery and pediatric subspecialties.

Q. Why is telehealth so important?

Q. Is telehealth available to patients who have urgent care needs?

A. By conducting “virtual visits” with their provider over the internet, patients can remain home but still receive the monitoring, guidance and prescriptions required to mai tain good health.

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Q. Why did telehealth gain traction during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A. The outbreak of COVID-19 and the social distancing measures put in place to mitigate the spread of the virus has required healthcare providers to find new ways of connecting with patients. The most dominant of these new methods is telehealth.

Yes, virtual visits are available for patients needing urgent care. Using the Valley Care Now app or desktop platform, patients can promptly connect with a provider. Valley Care Now is ideal for issues serious enough to be seen today, but not so acute that an emergency room would be required.

Q. What types of conditions can be treated through Valley Care Now? A. Conditions best treated through Valley Care Now include bronchitis, sore throat, pinkeye, persistent headache, anxiety and urinary tract infections.

Q. Does Valley offer telehealth services?

For more information, visit ValleyHealth.com/Telehealth or call 1-800-VALLEY-1 to request a telehealth visit.

A. Yes, at Valley Health System, a technologically advanced platform is in place to allow virtually any kind of tradi-

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Fast Urgent Care, Right From Home Staying healthy and safe is more important than ever. With online urgent care from Valley Care Now, you don’t have to choose between the two.

Remain at home and get prompt urgent care for COVID-19-related concerns, minor injuries or illnesses, any time you need it. Request care and be seen by a Valley provider right away.

STAY HOME. STAY HEALTHY. CONNECT TODAY.

Valley Care Now offers 24/7 urgent care for adults and children (ages 2 and up) on your mobile or desktop device.

Visit ValleyCareNow.com, or download the Valley Care Now app from your device’s app store.

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WE PUT SAFETY FIRST, WITHOUT PUTTING PATIENTS SECOND. Thanks to the hard work of our health care heroes and your efforts to flatten the curve, we are ready as ever to care for you. We’ve implemented many new protocols with safety at the forefront: J Separate areas for non-COVID-19 patients.

J Temperature checks for all patients, visitors, team members and physicians upon entrance.

J Rigorous cleaning and sanitization of our facilities.

J Third-party environmental analysis to detect any evidence of the virus.

J Testing all patients who stay at our hospitals.

J Comprehensive testing program for our dedicated team members and physicians.

J Enforcement of social distancing.

J Telehealth visit availability.

Visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/GetCareNow to learn more.

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