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eentsOctober2Ping Pong Paddle PortrayalEvent benefi ts the Tanmpa Firefi ghters Museum, 7pm - 10pm at Tampa Artist Emporium, 3415 Bay To Bay Blvd, 813-835-0212.

3Race For The CureBreast Cancer Awareness programs, 10K run starts at 7:30am, 5K run starts at 8:00am, walk starts at 9:00am, 877-506-6972, www.komensuncoast.org.

Tampa Bay walk for PKD1-mile walk and charity auction to benefi t Polycys-tic Kidney Disease at Fort Desoto Park, 727-816-9950, www.pkdcure.org.

3rd Annual Little Olympian EventHighland Complex, 400 Highlands Avenue, Largo, big wheels, bean bag throw, 50 yard dash and more, 727-587-6740.

42nd Annual Hot Pepper FestivalSunken Gardens, 1825 - 4th Street North, St. Peters-burg, vendors, food, music and plenty of peppers! 727-551-3102, www.sukengardens.org.

7Battle of the Salons The Lodge, 516 S Howard Ave. Tampa, FL , 33606 Starts at 9:30 pm This is the fi nale for a series of competitions in which nine stylists via to be the best in the Bay Area. The fi eld is now down to three competitors. (813) 784-9949

10Adaptive Fitness Expo Walter Fuller Recreation Center, 7891 - 26th Avenue North, 10am - 2pm, a free community event to promote health and fi tness for people with physical disabilities, open to all ages, 727-577-0065.

102009 Bicycle Bash by the BayNorth Straub Park, 11am - 4pm, youth triathlon se-ries, bike rodeo, helmet giveaway, live music, swap meet, 813-468-0064, www.bicyclebash.com.

Buddy WalkLargo Central Park, A day that celebrates Down Syn-drome with clowns, arts & crafts, games and much more, 727-462-2274, www.downsyndromenet-workofpinellas.com.

Tampa Police Memorial Run5K run and walk, 6am - noon, www.tampagov.net.

11Art-Oberfest: A Fall Arts FestivalSt. Anthony’s Park, 1200- 9th Avenue, Noon - 5pm, various artwork by numerous local artists, 727-391-8908.

15Clearwater Jazz Holiday & Art WalkCoachman Park, 301 Drew Street, national and local artisits, exhibitors, food and drink, 727-461-5200, www.clearwaterjazz.com.

16Tampa Downtown Farmers MarketLykes Park, 10am - 2pm, www.tampasdowntown.com.

17Wesley Chapel Craft Show10am - 5pm, free event featuring live music, enter-tainment and vendors, 813-505-3065.

Autumn HarvestPinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 - 31st Street South, 10am - 4pm, enjoy Fall by bobbing for apples, hayrides, crafts, games and vendors, 727-893-7720.

17Ream Wilson Trail Cleanup9am - noon, help us celebrate the Florida Coastal Cleanup by removing trash and debris along the trail, all ages welcome, 727-562-4803.

24SPCA 19th Annual Pet WalkNorth Shore Park starts at 9am, K9 obedience and agility demos, pet parade, music, photos, 727-586-3591, www.petwalk.org.

Wheel-A-ThonParticipants wheel or walk on a 2-mile route in and around MacFarland Park in Tampa, 10am - 2pm, www.freedomplayground.org.

Arts & Craft ShowPier 60, free event, 10am - 10pm, vendors, enter-tainment and more, 727-542-0777.

27Stuart Society Fall Fashion Show Ballroom at Renaissance Vinoy, 501 Fifth Ave. NE St. Petersburg, FL , 33701 Fundraiser for Museum of Fine Arts. Fashions presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, gourmet lunch. (727) 822-5863.

29Creaky Bones Arthritis Foundation RunWalk and Monster Dash, The Pier, 800 2nd Avenue, 800-850-9455, www.stpetepier.com.

31Guavaween FestivalYbor City, countineous entertainment fun starts at 10am, vendors, food, drink parades and more, www.cc-events.org.

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eentsOctober2Ping Pong Paddle PortrayalEvent benefi ts the Tanmpa Firefi ghters Museum, 7pm - 10pm at Tampa Artist Emporium, 3415 Bay To Bay Blvd, 813-835-0212.

3Race For The CureBreast Cancer Awareness programs, 10K run starts at 7:30am, 5K run starts at 8:00am, walk starts at 9:00am, 877-506-6972, www.komensuncoast.org.

Tampa Bay walk for PKD1-mile walk and charity auction to benefi t Polycys-tic Kidney Disease at Fort Desoto Park, 727-816-9950, www.pkdcure.org.

3rd Annual Little Olympian EventHighland Complex, 400 Highlands Avenue, Largo, big wheels, bean bag throw, 50 yard dash and more, 727-587-6740.

42nd Annual Hot Pepper FestivalSunken Gardens, 1825 - 4th Street North, St. Peters-burg, vendors, food, music and plenty of peppers! 727-551-3102, www.sukengardens.org.

7Battle of the Salons The Lodge, 516 S Howard Ave. Tampa, FL , 33606 Starts at 9:30 pm This is the fi nale for a series of competitions in which nine stylists via to be the best in the Bay Area. The fi eld is now down to three competitors. (813) 784-9949

10Adaptive Fitness Expo Walter Fuller Recreation Center, 7891 - 26th Avenue North, 10am - 2pm, a free community event to promote health and fi tness for people with physical disabilities, open to all ages, 727-577-0065.

102009 Bicycle Bash by the BayNorth Straub Park, 11am - 4pm, youth triathlon se-ries, bike rodeo, helmet giveaway, live music, swap meet, 813-468-0064, www.bicyclebash.com.

Buddy WalkLargo Central Park, A day that celebrates Down Syn-drome with clowns, arts & crafts, games and much more, 727-462-2274, www.downsyndromenet-workofpinellas.com.

Tampa Police Memorial Run5K run and walk, 6am - noon, www.tampagov.net.

11Art-Oberfest: A Fall Arts FestivalSt. Anthony’s Park, 1200- 9th Avenue, Noon - 5pm, various artwork by numerous local artists, 727-391-8908.

15Clearwater Jazz Holiday & Art WalkCoachman Park, 301 Drew Street, national and local artisits, exhibitors, food and drink, 727-461-5200, www.clearwaterjazz.com.

16Tampa Downtown Farmers MarketLykes Park, 10am - 2pm, www.tampasdowntown.com.

17Wesley Chapel Craft Show10am - 5pm, free event featuring live music, enter-tainment and vendors, 813-505-3065.

Autumn HarvestPinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 - 31st Street South, 10am - 4pm, enjoy Fall by bobbing for apples, hayrides, crafts, games and vendors, 727-893-7720.

17Ream Wilson Trail Cleanup9am - noon, help us celebrate the Florida Coastal Cleanup by removing trash and debris along the trail, all ages welcome, 727-562-4803.

24SPCA 19th Annual Pet WalkNorth Shore Park starts at 9am, K9 obedience and agility demos, pet parade, music, photos, 727-586-3591, www.petwalk.org.

Wheel-A-ThonParticipants wheel or walk on a 2-mile route in and around MacFarland Park in Tampa, 10am - 2pm, www.freedomplayground.org.

Arts & Craft ShowPier 60, free event, 10am - 10pm, vendors, enter-tainment and more, 727-542-0777.

27Stuart Society Fall Fashion Show Ballroom at Renaissance Vinoy, 501 Fifth Ave. NE St. Petersburg, FL , 33701 Fundraiser for Museum of Fine Arts. Fashions presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, gourmet lunch. (727) 822-5863.

29Creaky Bones Arthritis Foundation RunWalk and Monster Dash, The Pier, 800 2nd Avenue, 800-850-9455, www.stpetepier.com.

31Guavaween FestivalYbor City, countineous entertainment fun starts at 10am, vendors, food, drink parades and more, www.cc-events.org.

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or Email to [email protected]

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Staff As we enter the Fall Season it’s time to get ready for the holidays. We start this month with Hal-loween .... then progress into Thanksgiving .... after that it’s into Christmas and we finish the year with New Years Eve! Wow, that’s a lot of partying, a lot of eating, a lot of money spending and a lot of family! Are you ready??? Be sure you start making plans in your life for these trying times. Not only do the holidays put a

crunch to your pocketbook, they also alter your everyday life plans and schedule. Like it or not, get ready to spend time with your family! This might mean coming home early from work, cancelling that night out with the boys or not watching the big football game. Make sure you party responsibly and take the next few months with a grain of salt. Relax, take a deep breath and enjoy! I hope you enjoy this month’s issue of NuYou. We have expanded our distribution and keep growing larger every month. I want to sincerely thank all of our writers who have put numerous hours into the fantastic articles that grace our pages. Without them, NuYou would not contain the information and photographs it does! I also hope that you will help by telling advertis-ers you saw their ad here in NuYou. It is very difficult selling ads and producing this magazine month-after-month. We are a free publication that makes 100% of our income via ad sales. We are always looking for new advertisers and salespeople. If you know of anybody, please have them call the office! I had a great time writing “The History of Hallow-een” article, the “Bologna” and “The Beatles” articles this month ... it was a lot of fun just doing the research! I hope you all have a great month of October and good luck pick-ing out that perfect Halloween costume!

Paul Allen

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CoLUMnISTS:Paul Allen • Tracy Allen Jay Burnett - Fashion EditorJeffery “Jack Gordon - Legal EagleJan Segers Rysdon M.A., C. Ht. Teresa Gunter C.A.L.C. • Dr. Mary Riggin Anna Sweetnam, Ph. D. • Debi Cianci Jenny Butler • Nancy VerziDeeno • Kathy Ran

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7 HEALTH & FITnESS Staying Fit & Taking Care of Your Body7 THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN by Paul Allen8 DO WE REALLY NEED THOSE VITAMINS & MINERALS by Paul Allen10 PREPARING FOR SURGERY by Anthony Calandro, Ph.D.11 HEALTHY TIPS

13 BEAUTY Hair, Skin and Cosmetics13 DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL REALLY WORK by Nancy Peritore14 LOVE IS IN THE HAIR by Debi Cianci15 FACTS & STATS by Bart Rademaker, M.D.

17 FASHIon Clothing & Accessories - From Head To Toe!17 REAL MEN WEAR PINK by Deeno18 MATERIAL GIRL by Nancy Verzi19 JOB INTERVIEW ATTIRE FOR MEN by Jay Burnett20 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: LAUREN MICHELLE by Jay Burnett

22 Food & nUTRITIon You Are What You Eat!22 LEGAL EAGLE by Attorney Jeffery “Jack” Gordon23 RESTAURANT REVIEW: WALT’S CUISINE by Nancy Verzi25 FEATURE RECIPE by Tracy Allen26 NATIONAL BOLOGNA DAY by Paul Allen27 TUPELO HONEY by Paul Allen

29 HARMonY Wellness of Mind & Spirit29 AYURVEDA by Teresa Gunter, C.A.L.C.30 GOING GREEN by Jenny Butler31 THE HARMONY OF MUSIC by Paul Allen32 IMAGINE YOURSELF HEALTHY by Jan Segers Rysdon, M.A. C.Ht.33 CHRONIC PAIN SOLUTIONS by Anna Sweetnam, Ph.D.34 HOROSCOPES

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October 31 .... All Hallow’s Eve .... All Saint’s Eve .... Halloween! The most mysterious day of the year is here and it has been observed since ancient Celtic days in Ireland. Traditionally, the Halloween festival was a time when Pagans took stock of supplies and started to slaughter livestock for the upcoming winter months. The day was known as the boundary between the living and the deceased. They believed the dead would become dangerous for the living by causing problems such as sickness or damaged crops. Thus, the festivals would include bonfi res where the bones of slaughtered livestock would be thrown. Costumes and masks were worn to copy the evil spirits. Ancient Celts would place a skeleton on their window sill as respect to the departed. The head was used to represent the most powerful part of the body, thus the beginnings of carving pumpkins to celebrate the holiday. Originating in Europe, the Celts used turnips or rutabagas and placed a light inside for better visibility. Halloween is a very complex holiday as it has multiple religious perspectives. With roots in Ireland, it is not celebrated in all countries and/or religions of the world. Celebrating of Halloween in the United States has changed the overall idea of the holiday and has had a signifi cant impact on how it is now observed worldwide. In the Anglican Church, they emphasize the Christian tradition of All Saints Day, while some Protestants celebrate the holiday as Reformation Day, a day of remembrance and prayers for unity. Celtic Christians have services that focus on cultural aspects of the holiday and many smaller religions use the day to celebrate the

dead. The Roman Catholic Church says it is a purely secular holiday devoted to celebrating “imaginary spooks” and having children dress up as goblins, witches and even the devil one night of the year is not a problem. However many Evangelical and Fundamentalist Churches reject the holiday and say it is completely incompatible with the Christian faith due to the way it trivialities and celebrates the occult and evil. Here in the USA, Halloween is a holiday based on fun. Children trick-or-treat for candy, people dress up in costumes, games are played

(like bobbing for apples), haunted houses are built, hayrides occur and numerous scary movies are created! Haunted attractions in the USA bring in an estimated $300-$500 million each year and draw over 400,000 customers. Numerous books, short stories, television shows and movies have been written based on vampires, goblins, ghosts, demons, devils and headless horsemen. You also can’t forget about Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin! Last but not least, I have to talk about the part of Halloween I like best .... the goodies! Halloween is a junk food junkie’s number one time of the year! Popcorn balls, pumpkin pies, caramels, chocolate skulls, gummy rats, marshmallow pumpkins, orange & black m&m’s and you can’t forget the yellow/orange/white tipped candy corn that has been around since the 1880’s.

Everybody here at NuYou Magazine hopes you and your family has a safe and

happy Halloween and remember .... don’t eat too much candy!

by Paul Allen

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October 31 .... All Hallow’s Eve .... All Saint’s Eve .... Halloween! The most mysterious day of the year is here and it has been observed since ancient Celtic days in Ireland. Traditionally, the Halloween festival was a time when Pagans took stock of supplies and started to slaughter livestock for the upcoming winter months. The day was known as the boundary between the living and the deceased. They believed the dead would become dangerous for the living by causing problems such as sickness or damaged crops. Thus, the festivals would include bonfi res where the bones of slaughtered livestock would be thrown. Costumes and masks were worn to copy the evil spirits. Ancient Celts would place a skeleton on their window sill as respect to the departed. The head was used to represent the most powerful part of the body, thus the beginnings of carving pumpkins to celebrate the holiday. Originating in Europe, the Celts used turnips or rutabagas and placed a light inside for better visibility. Halloween is a very complex holiday as it has multiple religious perspectives. With roots in Ireland, it is not celebrated in all countries and/or religions of the world. Celebrating of Halloween in the United States has changed the overall idea of the holiday and has had a signifi cant impact on how it is now observed worldwide. In the Anglican Church, they emphasize the Christian tradition of All Saints Day, while some Protestants celebrate the holiday as Reformation Day, a day of remembrance and prayers for unity. Celtic Christians have services that focus on cultural aspects of the holiday and many smaller religions use the day to celebrate the

dead. The Roman Catholic Church says it is a purely secular holiday devoted to celebrating “imaginary spooks” and having children dress up as goblins, witches and even the devil one night of the year is not a problem. However many Evangelical and Fundamentalist Churches reject the holiday and say it is completely incompatible with the Christian faith due to the way it trivialities and celebrates the occult and evil. Here in the USA, Halloween is a holiday based on fun. Children trick-or-treat for candy, people dress up in costumes, games are played

(like bobbing for apples), haunted houses are built, hayrides occur and numerous scary movies are created! Haunted attractions in the USA bring in an estimated $300-$500 million each year and draw over 400,000 customers. Numerous books, short stories, television shows and movies have been written based on vampires, goblins, ghosts, demons, devils and headless horsemen. You also can’t forget about Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin! Last but not least, I have to talk about the part of Halloween I like best .... the goodies! Halloween is a junk food junkie’s number one time of the year! Popcorn balls, pumpkin pies, caramels, chocolate skulls, gummy rats, marshmallow pumpkins, orange & black m&m’s and you can’t forget the yellow/orange/white tipped candy corn that has been around since the 1880’s.

Everybody here at NuYou Magazine hopes you and your family has a safe and

happy Halloween and remember .... don’t eat too much candy!

by Paul Allen

THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN

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You all know it is a good idea to take vitamins. Your body needs that extra push to make it through the hectic pace we all live. But do you know what they do? Do you know why you should take iron or calcium or potassium? Here are a few answers that should enlighten you!

CALCIUM: You all know that calcium helps build strong, healthy bones. Calcium also assists in nerve transmission, facilitates muscle contraction and aids in hormone release. Whole milk is the number one source of calcium, but you can also get it by eating yogurt and cheese.

IRon: This mineral is important as it helps make hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to your body’s cells and if you don’t eat red meat, you might be lacking iron. Along with lean beef, you can get iron by eating canned tuna, cooked dried beans and spinach.

PoTASSIUM: When you think of potassium you probably think of bananas and yes, they are a great source of potassium. Did you know that you can also get potassium by eating a baked potato with skin or by eating broccoli? Potassium is essential for proper kidney function, regulating blood pressure and for muscle contraction.

MAgnESIUM: This mineral plays an important role in the production and transportation of energy throughout the body. It also helps with the contraction and relaxation of muscles. You can get magnesium into your body via spinach, sweet potato, lima beans and halibut fi sh. There are also things like “magnesium enriched” energy-boosting trail mix available.

ZInC: Zinc is an interesting mineral as it helps with overall body development and growth. Zinc can fi ght scoliosis, help with eye development and is also used in many medicines to fi ght the common cold. Oysters have the highest content of zinc than any food but it can also be found in crab, lobster, red meat, eggs, beans and nuts.

SELEnIUM: This is a trace mineral that the body requires in small amounts. Selenium helps prevent cellular damage, regulates thyroid functions and helps with your overall immune system. You can fi nd

it in brazil nuts, tuna, cod, corn, wheat and soybeans.

There are numerous vitamins that contain all (or most) of these minerals. If you can’t eat the right foods all of the time, you should look into

a multi-purpose vitamin to keep your body functioning at its top peak performance!

By Paul Allen

DO WE REALLY NEED ALL THOSE MInERALS & vITAMInS?


You all know it is a good idea to take vitamins. Your body needs that extra push to make it through the hectic pace we all live. But do you know what they do? Do you know why you should take iron or calcium or potassium? Here are a few answers that should enlighten you!

CALCIUM: You all know that calcium helps build strong, healthy bones. Calcium also assists in nerve transmission, facilitates muscle contraction and aids in hormone release. Whole milk is the number one source of calcium, but you can also get it by eating yogurt and cheese.

IRon: This mineral is important as it helps make hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to your body’s cells and if you don’t eat red meat, you might be lacking iron. Along with lean beef, you can get iron by eating canned tuna, cooked dried beans and spinach.

PoTASSIUM: When you think of potassium you probably think of bananas and yes, they are a great source of potassium. Did you know that you can also get potassium by eating a baked potato with skin or by eating broccoli? Potassium is essential for proper kidney function, regulating blood pressure and for muscle contraction.

MAgnESIUM: This mineral plays an important role in the production and transportation of energy throughout the body. It also helps with the contraction and relaxation of muscles. You can get magnesium into your body via spinach, sweet potato, lima beans and halibut fi sh. There are also things like “magnesium enriched” energy-boosting trail mix available.

ZInC: Zinc is an interesting mineral as it helps with overall body development and growth. Zinc can fi ght scoliosis, help with eye development and is also used in many medicines to fi ght the common cold. Oysters have the highest content of zinc than any food but it can also be found in crab, lobster, red meat, eggs, beans and nuts.

SELEnIUM: This is a trace mineral that the body requires in small amounts. Selenium helps prevent cellular damage, regulates thyroid functions and helps with your overall immune system. You can fi nd

it in brazil nuts, tuna, cod, corn, wheat and soybeans.

There are numerous vitamins that contain all (or most) of these minerals. If you can’t eat the right foods all of the time, you should look into

a multi-purpose vitamin to keep your body functioning at its top peak performance!

By Paul Allen

DO WE REALLY NEED ALL THOSE MInERALS & vITAMInS?

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Here’s a few tidbits regarding sleep. Did you know that if you get at least seven hours of sleep per night you are three times less likely to catch

a common cold? Your body will be refreshed and have stronger immune responses. You will also be smarter and better prepared for your

work day as your body will perform better and your brain will react

quicker. One last note, 73% of people who got at least seven hours of sleep actually weighed less because sleep

stabilizes secretion of hormones that infl uence appetite and weight!

A report released by the American Institute for Cancer Research suggests that eating one hot dog a day can increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer by 21 percent! The Cancer Project, a nonprofi t group, has fi led a lawsuit against the nation’s top hot dog manufacturers demanding the label, “Warning: Consuming hot dogs and other processed meats increases the risk of cancer”. I wonder if that report is on a person eating 365 hot dogs per year, or just one every single day? I love a good hot dog, but doubt if I eat 365 per year!

Most Americans take approximately 5,000 steps a day. The best thing to do is to buy an inexpensive pedometer and try to increase that total. It may take a few weeks, but if you can get to 7,500 - 8,000 steps per day, your body will respond in numerous positive ways. You don’t need to “hit the gym” everyday to get into better shape. By walking, your blood will fl ow better, your muscles will stretch, your heart will pump better and your body will metabolize blood sugar better. We all tend to underestimate the positive eff ect of less-intense exercise. There’s more to getting in shape than just watching your weight on a scale!

Tom van der Touw, Ph. D. with the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia has done research that states eating a banana before going to bed may stop a person from snoring! The main reason that 30-million Americans snore is the fact that sagging muscles in the back of the mouth vibrate during sleep. Banana’s

phospholipids help prevent the collapse of the airway and helps to lubricating the problem tissues. Maybe a banana can off er a cheap

and tasty solution?

People who drink at least fi ve 8-oz glasses a day of water are 54% less likely to have a fatal heart attack than those who drink less than two ounces per day. Water makes the blood less likely to clot and hydration is as important as exercise and diet in the prevention of heart disease.

It’s pretty nice to live here in Tampa Bay. Did you know that sea salt water can ease infections and irritations, muscle aches, sunburn, cuts and scrapes? The reason is the sea salt is a natural astringent and antiseptic that speeds healing. The water contains minerals like magnesium, calcium and potassium which are absorbed through your skin. So if you have time, take that nice walk along the water and take advantage of having the Gulf of Mexico in our backyard!

They say that married people live longer than single people and are happier in life .... well, if that is true, the world has a lot of happy people today. You see, last month on 09-09-09, the number of weddings had a big increase nationwide. This was especially true in Las Vegas where the city staged a marathon set up for weddings and vow renewals. One of the best turnouts was on the Stratosphere Tower where 99 couples paid $99 to get married at 9:09 pm on 09/09/09!

HEALTHY TIPS!Introduction by Dr Bart Rademaker, (Board certifi ed plastic and reconstructive surgeon)As a plastic surgeon I believe in personal growth and transformation. As we perform wonderful changes for our patients with surgery, it is imperative that we help each patient in every aspect of this transformation. Our emotions, our thinking and our spiritual expressions all play a part and therefore merit our complete attention here at Rejuva. The pre-paring for surgery program with Dr Anthony Calandro is pivotal in this holistic approach bringing about amazing changes and better outcomes. Patients who fully embrace this pro-gram have become raving fans and make us all realize, we are on the right track in providing a fully integrated approach to surgical medicine.

Having surgery brings us face to face with our mortality. There is also the fear of pain, embarrassment, the unknown, as well as the psychological fears and concerns that go along with any surgery. For example: am I worth it, do I deserve this, or am I just being selfi sh? As you prepare for surgery remember that there are many alternative methods to help you experience a peaceful transition throughout your entire surgical process. For over 20 years studies have shown that surgical patients who have been prepared emotionally in advance, so they are in a more peaceful state of mind going into surgery, have less pain, heal quicker, have less complications and leave the hospital earlier. Seeing a mind-body practitioner can assist you in this preparation by helping you to explore your fears, challenges, and concerns. This is the key to wellness (and a speedy recovery).A few steps to prepare yourself emotion-ally: First, know your coping style.

People are either attentive to every small detail, or they want to leave the fi ne points in the hands of someone they trust. Discovering the right amount of information for you can make all the diff erence in the world. Second, ask

yourself “What do I feel? Is there fear inside of me? Am I feeling anxiety, worry, guilt, an-ger or depression?” Many people experience a broad range of emotions and fi nd it helpful to work through them. Third, also ask friends and family to send you positive thoughts and prayers during your time of surgery and afterwards. Remember energy follows thought, so the more love directed in your way the better. Negative thoughts can turn into a whirlwind of emotions and drain all of your energy if left unresolved. Discovering the root cause behind these emotions can make a shift from a possibly fearful experience to a more pleasant one. If you have a fear regarding your surgery, or fear that you don’t deserve this procedure, it’s important to take the time to question this concern and do some self discovery to help create peace of mind for yourself. By taking the time to question your stressful thoughts you can shift out of your fear based story, and back into a state of awareness and inner peace. Once this shift has been made, you will become aware of the calmness that has come in and replaced your stressful thoughts. Believing that you deserve this procedure and then developing that belief into knowing that you deserve, can create peace of mind within you. Our lives today have become so busy and chaotic that we live in a constant state of anxiety and stress. Running here and there, feeling like we are one step behind and always trying to catch up. We’re always running behind, but do we really know where were going? When will we ever be able to sit still and just relax? So often when we don’t take the time to listen to our body and relax; life itself will make that decision for us. For most people, their head and their body seem to act as two separate entities. Your body doesn’t want your head to catch up with it because then you’ll be forced to think. That’s why we create acci-dents, get sick, or run out of places to run to, and are simply forced into sitting alone with our thoughts. Whether your surgery is by choice or not, it still can have the same outcome. Being forced to sit alone with your thoughts and having nowhere else to go, and noth-ing to do but think. This experience can also cause emotions to surface that have not yet been dealt with. Throughout my career I have worked with a large number of patients who have experienced depression and/or anxiety while feeling the inability to

escape their situation. This experience is not something to be feared but rather one to be embraced as an opportunity for self growth. Let’s discuss anxiety because it is something we all face at one time or another and can be heightened at a time such as this. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and has symptoms such as: heart palpitations, fatigue, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, or headaches. Physi-cally, your body is preparing the organism to deal with a threat. Blood pressure and heart rate are increased, sweating is increased, blood fl ow to the major muscle groups is increased, and immune and digestive system functions are inhibited (the fi ght or fl ight response). External signs of anxiety may include pale skin, sweating, trembling, and pupil dilation. Anxiety also has its emotional symptoms: feelings of apprehension, dread, panic, trouble concentrating, feeling tense or jumpy, anticipating the worst, irritability, restlessness, feeling like the mind has gone blank, nightmares or bad dreams, obsessions about sensations, déjà vu, a trapped in your mind feeling, and feeling like everything is scary. To merely treat these symptoms with medication will not correct the root cause; your fear. Rather than following traditional ways of simply signing a consent form or providing you a handout sheet about what will be happening with your body (and also your state of mind), we want to provide the best in patient care. Although it’s a primary focus, patient care with the doctors and staff at Rejuva is not just making sure your sur-gery is a technical success. We also want to provide you with the knowledge, awareness and understanding that will help you create a peaceful state of mind as you explore this new experience. As with anything in life, the more grounded and centered you become, the better the situation turns out. Taking the time to prepare your-self psychologically for surgery is strongly recommended and well worth your time. Make a list of questions and schedule an additional appointment before surgery and after your procedure. Making adjustments to the new you can be just as important coming out of surgery as going in. And one last thing to remember - you deserve it!

by Anthony Calandro, Ph.D.Pastoral Counseling Psychology

PREPARING FOR SURGERY(Creating a peaceful transition)


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Here’s a few tidbits regarding sleep. Did you know that if you get at least seven hours of sleep per night you are three times less likely to catch

a common cold? Your body will be refreshed and have stronger immune responses. You will also be smarter and better prepared for your

work day as your body will perform better and your brain will react

quicker. One last note, 73% of people who got at least seven hours of sleep actually weighed less because sleep

stabilizes secretion of hormones that infl uence appetite and weight!

A report released by the American Institute for Cancer Research suggests that eating one hot dog a day can increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer by 21 percent! The Cancer Project, a nonprofi t group, has fi led a lawsuit against the nation’s top hot dog manufacturers demanding the label, “Warning: Consuming hot dogs and other processed meats increases the risk of cancer”. I wonder if that report is on a person eating 365 hot dogs per year, or just one every single day? I love a good hot dog, but doubt if I eat 365 per year!

Most Americans take approximately 5,000 steps a day. The best thing to do is to buy an inexpensive pedometer and try to increase that total. It may take a few weeks, but if you can get to 7,500 - 8,000 steps per day, your body will respond in numerous positive ways. You don’t need to “hit the gym” everyday to get into better shape. By walking, your blood will fl ow better, your muscles will stretch, your heart will pump better and your body will metabolize blood sugar better. We all tend to underestimate the positive eff ect of less-intense exercise. There’s more to getting in shape than just watching your weight on a scale!

Tom van der Touw, Ph. D. with the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia has done research that states eating a banana before going to bed may stop a person from snoring! The main reason that 30-million Americans snore is the fact that sagging muscles in the back of the mouth vibrate during sleep. Banana’s

phospholipids help prevent the collapse of the airway and helps to lubricating the problem tissues. Maybe a banana can off er a cheap

and tasty solution?

People who drink at least fi ve 8-oz glasses a day of water are 54% less likely to have a fatal heart attack than those who drink less than two ounces per day. Water makes the blood less likely to clot and hydration is as important as exercise and diet in the prevention of heart disease.

It’s pretty nice to live here in Tampa Bay. Did you know that sea salt water can ease infections and irritations, muscle aches, sunburn, cuts and scrapes? The reason is the sea salt is a natural astringent and antiseptic that speeds healing. The water contains minerals like magnesium, calcium and potassium which are absorbed through your skin. So if you have time, take that nice walk along the water and take advantage of having the Gulf of Mexico in our backyard!

They say that married people live longer than single people and are happier in life .... well, if that is true, the world has a lot of happy people today. You see, last month on 09-09-09, the number of weddings had a big increase nationwide. This was especially true in Las Vegas where the city staged a marathon set up for weddings and vow renewals. One of the best turnouts was on the Stratosphere Tower where 99 couples paid $99 to get married at 9:09 pm on 09/09/09!

HEALTHY TIPS!Introduction by Dr Bart Rademaker, (Board certifi ed plastic and reconstructive surgeon)As a plastic surgeon I believe in personal growth and transformation. As we perform wonderful changes for our patients with surgery, it is imperative that we help each patient in every aspect of this transformation. Our emotions, our thinking and our spiritual expressions all play a part and therefore merit our complete attention here at Rejuva. The pre-paring for surgery program with Dr Anthony Calandro is pivotal in this holistic approach bringing about amazing changes and better outcomes. Patients who fully embrace this pro-gram have become raving fans and make us all realize, we are on the right track in providing a fully integrated approach to surgical medicine.

Having surgery brings us face to face with our mortality. There is also the fear of pain, embarrassment, the unknown, as well as the psychological fears and concerns that go along with any surgery. For example: am I worth it, do I deserve this, or am I just being selfi sh? As you prepare for surgery remember that there are many alternative methods to help you experience a peaceful transition throughout your entire surgical process. For over 20 years studies have shown that surgical patients who have been prepared emotionally in advance, so they are in a more peaceful state of mind going into surgery, have less pain, heal quicker, have less complications and leave the hospital earlier. Seeing a mind-body practitioner can assist you in this preparation by helping you to explore your fears, challenges, and concerns. This is the key to wellness (and a speedy recovery).A few steps to prepare yourself emotion-ally: First, know your coping style.

People are either attentive to every small detail, or they want to leave the fi ne points in the hands of someone they trust. Discovering the right amount of information for you can make all the diff erence in the world. Second, ask

yourself “What do I feel? Is there fear inside of me? Am I feeling anxiety, worry, guilt, an-ger or depression?” Many people experience a broad range of emotions and fi nd it helpful to work through them. Third, also ask friends and family to send you positive thoughts and prayers during your time of surgery and afterwards. Remember energy follows thought, so the more love directed in your way the better. Negative thoughts can turn into a whirlwind of emotions and drain all of your energy if left unresolved. Discovering the root cause behind these emotions can make a shift from a possibly fearful experience to a more pleasant one. If you have a fear regarding your surgery, or fear that you don’t deserve this procedure, it’s important to take the time to question this concern and do some self discovery to help create peace of mind for yourself. By taking the time to question your stressful thoughts you can shift out of your fear based story, and back into a state of awareness and inner peace. Once this shift has been made, you will become aware of the calmness that has come in and replaced your stressful thoughts. Believing that you deserve this procedure and then developing that belief into knowing that you deserve, can create peace of mind within you. Our lives today have become so busy and chaotic that we live in a constant state of anxiety and stress. Running here and there, feeling like we are one step behind and always trying to catch up. We’re always running behind, but do we really know where were going? When will we ever be able to sit still and just relax? So often when we don’t take the time to listen to our body and relax; life itself will make that decision for us. For most people, their head and their body seem to act as two separate entities. Your body doesn’t want your head to catch up with it because then you’ll be forced to think. That’s why we create acci-dents, get sick, or run out of places to run to, and are simply forced into sitting alone with our thoughts. Whether your surgery is by choice or not, it still can have the same outcome. Being forced to sit alone with your thoughts and having nowhere else to go, and noth-ing to do but think. This experience can also cause emotions to surface that have not yet been dealt with. Throughout my career I have worked with a large number of patients who have experienced depression and/or anxiety while feeling the inability to

escape their situation. This experience is not something to be feared but rather one to be embraced as an opportunity for self growth. Let’s discuss anxiety because it is something we all face at one time or another and can be heightened at a time such as this. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and has symptoms such as: heart palpitations, fatigue, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, or headaches. Physi-cally, your body is preparing the organism to deal with a threat. Blood pressure and heart rate are increased, sweating is increased, blood fl ow to the major muscle groups is increased, and immune and digestive system functions are inhibited (the fi ght or fl ight response). External signs of anxiety may include pale skin, sweating, trembling, and pupil dilation. Anxiety also has its emotional symptoms: feelings of apprehension, dread, panic, trouble concentrating, feeling tense or jumpy, anticipating the worst, irritability, restlessness, feeling like the mind has gone blank, nightmares or bad dreams, obsessions about sensations, déjà vu, a trapped in your mind feeling, and feeling like everything is scary. To merely treat these symptoms with medication will not correct the root cause; your fear. Rather than following traditional ways of simply signing a consent form or providing you a handout sheet about what will be happening with your body (and also your state of mind), we want to provide the best in patient care. Although it’s a primary focus, patient care with the doctors and staff at Rejuva is not just making sure your sur-gery is a technical success. We also want to provide you with the knowledge, awareness and understanding that will help you create a peaceful state of mind as you explore this new experience. As with anything in life, the more grounded and centered you become, the better the situation turns out. Taking the time to prepare your-self psychologically for surgery is strongly recommended and well worth your time. Make a list of questions and schedule an additional appointment before surgery and after your procedure. Making adjustments to the new you can be just as important coming out of surgery as going in. And one last thing to remember - you deserve it!

by Anthony Calandro, Ph.D.Pastoral Counseling Psychology

PREPARING FOR SURGERY(Creating a peaceful transition)


Of course it does! If laser hair removal didn’t work it wouldn’t be one of the fastest growing cos-metic procedures in the U.S. today. It does work and it is very effective. I have been practicing in the field of permanent hair removal since 1996. I have treated thousands of patients with great results. Over the years I have met many patients who have had Laser treatments with little success, unfortunately this is all too common. I have discovered several reasons why this occurs. Many hair removal pro-viders advertise and sell treatments as laser hair removal but the fact is that many clinics have machines called IPL’S and RF machines that are FDA cleared for hair removal but they are not lasers! They are not as effective, leaving many patients feeling ripped off. Many laser practitioners receive little or no training and lack the skills necessary to achieve per-manent results. This means that the person treating you may have had

a weekend training workshop or no formal training at. If they have a certificate that was provided by the laser manufacturer, be wary. Do not be afraid to ask your laser provider about their training and experience, and be willing to walk away if you don’t like their answers. Laser Manufacturers have realized that there is a lack of training in this industry. The new trend in is to put “cookie cutter” options on the lasers to simplify the settings. The fact is that laser hair removal settings need to be customized. Each and every patient is unique. If you have had laser hair removal and still think it doesn’t work or If you aren’t sure why you are still shaving, call the professionals at 1-800-Laser Hair and we will be happy answer any of your questions. We will also give you a free treatment to show you the difference.

by Nancy Peritore

Does Laser Hair Removal Really Work?

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This month we’re going to talk about hair and hair styles. Let’s start with what women want. We want to look youthful, sexy and be in style! Ladies of all ages want to look their best and after all, if you look good … you feel great. A few of the needs we girls like include: 1) volume - fullness in the crown area 2) - color enticement and 3) - color camoufl age cover up (so you don’t see the gray or roots). If you are a blonde, this can be especially tricky. The Fall-Winter season is the perfect time to add more depth to a very light blonde head of hair. One way is adding low lites or gold into the hair. This depends on your skin tone and color choices will either be cool or warm. (I off er free consults Tues. – Fri. call 727-224-4979 for more information. The “Old School” look is coming back! Finger wave curls, red lips and short fi ngernails are in. Half up / half down hair with soft curls and volume is being found on more and more ladies. It’s nice seeing more of a “glam” look that is also good for evening and/or special events. Now let talk about men… We are starting to see more men hi-lighting their hair, waxing their eye brows and shaping their side burns. We call that “man-scaping” and women love it! Younger men are wearing their hair longer and using a razor for that “edgy”

look. They are also waxing not only their eye brows but chest, arms and other areas. American men don’t like hair on women’s bodies and American women don’t like un-manicured hair on men’s bodies. Many men are worried about losing the hair on their head, but many women don’t care. Bald can look good on most men as long as everything else is manicured and taken care of. I think it’s great that people are taking better care of themselves. Maybe times are

tough but you can still take care of your hair, skin and nails. It doesn’t take a lot of money to be well manicured and clean! Don’t be afraid to try something new … get that haircut and new style. The worst that can happen is you don’t like the new look and you let it grow back to your “normal” style!

I want to thank my new clients that have read my articles and have trusted me in styling and coloring their hair. NuYou really has worked well for me and I look forward to meeting even more new customers in the future!

LOVE IS IN THE HAIR!

by debi Cianci

Debi Cianci is a licensed Hair Stylist with 25 plus years experience. She is a color specialist and currently works at California Beauty Studios in Clearwater, Florida. To learn more about Debi’s quali� cations and abilties or for a free consultation about a new style or color call 727-224-4979

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This month we’re going to talk about hair and hair styles. Let’s start with what women want. We want to look youthful, sexy and be in style! Ladies of all ages want to look their best and after all, if you look good … you feel great. A few of the needs we girls like include: 1) volume - fullness in the crown area 2) - color enticement and 3) - color camoufl age cover up (so you don’t see the gray or roots). If you are a blonde, this can be especially tricky. The Fall-Winter season is the perfect time to add more depth to a very light blonde head of hair. One way is adding low lites or gold into the hair. This depends on your skin tone and color choices will either be cool or warm. (I off er free consults Tues. – Fri. call 727-224-4979 for more information. The “Old School” look is coming back! Finger wave curls, red lips and short fi ngernails are in. Half up / half down hair with soft curls and volume is being found on more and more ladies. It’s nice seeing more of a “glam” look that is also good for evening and/or special events. Now let talk about men… We are starting to see more men hi-lighting their hair, waxing their eye brows and shaping their side burns. We call that “man-scaping” and women love it! Younger men are wearing their hair longer and using a razor for that “edgy”

look. They are also waxing not only their eye brows but chest, arms and other areas. American men don’t like hair on women’s bodies and American women don’t like un-manicured hair on men’s bodies. Many men are worried about losing the hair on their head, but many women don’t care. Bald can look good on most men as long as everything else is manicured and taken care of. I think it’s great that people are taking better care of themselves. Maybe times are

tough but you can still take care of your hair, skin and nails. It doesn’t take a lot of money to be well manicured and clean! Don’t be afraid to try something new … get that haircut and new style. The worst that can happen is you don’t like the new look and you let it grow back to your “normal” style!

I want to thank my new clients that have read my articles and have trusted me in styling and coloring their hair. NuYou really has worked well for me and I look forward to meeting even more new customers in the future!

LOVE IS IN THE HAIR!

by debi Cianci

Debi Cianci is a licensed Hair Stylist with 25 plus years experience. She is a color specialist and currently works at California Beauty Studios in Clearwater, Florida. To learn more about Debi’s quali� cations and abilties or for a free consultation about a new style or color call 727-224-4979

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FACTS & STATS

by Bart Rademaker, M.d.

BodY FACTS:* There are 75-trillion cells found in the human body.* Cells can regenerate every 120 days.* A healthy heart beats 100,000 times per day. * The heart pumps an average of 6,000 quarts of blood every day.* The blood vessel network in an average body extends over 60,000 miles.* Eyes can make 10-million color distinctions instantly.* If a body’s muscles were all pulling in one direction they could pull 25 tons of weight.* The average brain weighs 3 pounds.

HEALTH STATS:* Every day 2,000 people in the USA die from heart disease.* 99% percent of children don’t get the USDA recommended servings of the 5 food groups per day.* 90% of adults don’t get the USDA recommended servings of the 5 food groups per day. * American women are five times more likely to get breast cancer than Chinese women.* 40% of Americans die of cardiovascular disease compared to 6% in Shanghai.* 33-million Americans have arthritis.* One third of all Americans will have cancer in their lifetimes.* 67% of all Americans are overweight.* 33% of all Americans are obese.

Here are a few “Facts and Stats” pertaining to the human body and people in general. Read them over and then think about your lifestyle and your personal habits. It’s amazing what the human body is capable of and even more amazing how most of us take things for granted!

As most of you know, October is breast cancer awareness month. Wearing pink has become symbolic for the fi ght against this terrible disease. Breast cancer is not prejudiced in any way; nor is it gender specifi c. It has touched women, children and men - yes men! Statistically, women are the overwhelming dominant suff erers of breast cancer, while men and children are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease. Since breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, I say pink is not just for women!

The American Cancer Society has released studies that show 1 in 1000 men will develop breast cancer in 2009; 450 men will die from the disease this year alone. The prognosis for men with breast cancer was once thought to be worse than that of women, but recent studies have found this not to be true. Looking at each stage, the survival rates are about equal. In other words, men and women with the same stage of breast cancer have a fairly similar outlook for survival. If you would like to research more on this topic, you can go to the American Cancer Society’s website, www.cancer.org for information on detection as well as types of cancer that aff ect men.

Show your support for people with this disease and let them know that you are willing to stand up and fi ght to end breast cancer forever! I have included a few tips to incorporate pink into your wardrobe so that you too can show your support: • The best way to bring pink into your wardrobe is with a nice, well-pressed button-down dress shirt. They are easily worn with a suit or jeans and trousers, of gray, black, navy and many tones of blue. • If you can’t commit to such a substantial item you may

want to accessorize with a tie, hat, bracelet, etc. • Lastly, if you are still not convinced how great

pink is - women love pink and are more likely to give you a second glance! Buy her some pink fl owers, get her a card with a pink ribbon on it, or pick up some pink boxers that you’ll wear just for her!

So give pink a try if you haven’t already, and help show your support to help end

breast cancer forever!

Kisses & Hugs - til next month!

REAL MEN WEAR PINKBY DEENO

Reference:American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2009. Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Society; 2009.

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As most of you know, October is breast cancer awareness month. Wearing pink has become symbolic for the fi ght against this terrible disease. Breast cancer is not prejudiced in any way; nor is it gender specifi c. It has touched women, children and men - yes men! Statistically, women are the overwhelming dominant suff erers of breast cancer, while men and children are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease. Since breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, I say pink is not just for women!

The American Cancer Society has released studies that show 1 in 1000 men will develop breast cancer in 2009; 450 men will die from the disease this year alone. The prognosis for men with breast cancer was once thought to be worse than that of women, but recent studies have found this not to be true. Looking at each stage, the survival rates are about equal. In other words, men and women with the same stage of breast cancer have a fairly similar outlook for survival. If you would like to research more on this topic, you can go to the American Cancer Society’s website, www.cancer.org for information on detection as well as types of cancer that aff ect men.

Show your support for people with this disease and let them know that you are willing to stand up and fi ght to end breast cancer forever! I have included a few tips to incorporate pink into your wardrobe so that you too can show your support: • The best way to bring pink into your wardrobe is with a nice, well-pressed button-down dress shirt. They are easily worn with a suit or jeans and trousers, of gray, black, navy and many tones of blue. • If you can’t commit to such a substantial item you may

want to accessorize with a tie, hat, bracelet, etc. • Lastly, if you are still not convinced how great

pink is - women love pink and are more likely to give you a second glance! Buy her some pink fl owers, get her a card with a pink ribbon on it, or pick up some pink boxers that you’ll wear just for her!

So give pink a try if you haven’t already, and help show your support to help end

breast cancer forever!

Kisses & Hugs - til next month!

REAL MEN WEAR PINKBY DEENO

Reference:American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2009. Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Society; 2009.

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Material Girl II is a ladies clothing boutique located in the Trinity Village Center, on Duck Slough Boulevard and it is a true shopping experience! Material Girl II is a place where a person can get glamour, style and designer products at economical prices. “It’s all about glitz and glamour and feeling good about yourself”, says owner Rayana Piesco. “I’ve always been a fan of old Hollywood and the glamourous stars .... Mari-lyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn .... when you walk into the store that is what you are going to see. The store offers ageless fashion. We don’t buy for any particu-lar age group .... in our mind all of our customers are twenty-five! Today people in their twenties are very sophisticated about fashion and those in their fifties are youthful, modern and hip.

Material Girls II’s upscale boutique offers a great selection of women’s fash-ion clothing and accessories. Rayana and her employees work with you to mix and match items to create the perfect outfit for the office or an evening out. They will also help you compliment your fashion with matching accessories, including jewelry and handbags. Material Girl II offers clothing from jeans to bathing suits to high fashion evening gowns. Currently, the store has many dresses and acces-sories for the upcoming homecoming dances for the teenage ladies. The store inventories clothing from many different designers, but only stocks a few items from each, so the merchan-dise is always new and ever changing. Rayana loves the fact that her

teenage daughter and her friends shop at Material Girl II. Her daughter works at the store as often her busy schedule allows. Rayana truly be-lieves that every lady on the planet deserves to feel absolutely, uniquely beautiful as often as possible and the Material Girl II was created to be a haven for them! Each and every item in the store is handpicked for its own unique qualities! In addition to new clothing, Material Girl II also handles “slightly used” clothing. Many valued customers bring merchandise into the store for resale. Only items that Rayana feels fit the overall atmo-sphere and are in “ultra-excellent”

condition are inventoried. Rayana previously had a Material Girl I store over 16 years ago, but due to a family illness closed the store. Material Girl II is the culmination of years of research and determination. Based upon what customers are saying, the wait has paid off! NuYou encourages you to stop by Material Girl II and check it out for yourself. We know you will have a pleasant experience and find some wonderful fashions!

Men, your interview attire is more important than you may think! Let your talent and personality get noticed from the get go by dressing the part. The right clothes give you the opportunity to portray a great image. I have outlined essential tips to help you impress the interviewer.

1. I hate to state the obvious, but it is very important to wear a suit if you are interviewing with a formal company! For banking, brokerage, or law fi rm industries, choose a black, navy or dark gray suit. Basic, black lace up shoes and a basic, black belt is a wise choice. Blue dress shirts are also a great choice since they go with most skin tones and easily coordinate with most suit colors. Choose a fl attering tie that fl ows well with both the shirt and suit that you have chosen. For interviews with less formal companies (e.g. software development, technology, or retail industries), a suit is not required; however, dress nicer than the people in the offi ce! Choose something dressy but casual. Ensembles might include pressed khakis or trousers, a well-pressed button-down shirt, and nice looking dress shoes with matching belt. You may even want to throw on a blazer; navy blazers look really nice with khaki pants.2. Fragrance is a key factor. The day of your interview, one thing to avoid is jumping out of the shower and splashing on your favorite aftershave or cologne. You don’t want to overwhelm the interviewer. He or she may not like your fragrance as much as you do. 3. Pay close attention when choosing your shoes and belts. Always match your belt color to your shoe color. Choose black shoes if your outfi t consists of dark gray, navy, brown or black. Opt for dark brown shoes if you will be wearing tans or medium-toned colors. Always clean and polish your shoes before your interview; scuff marks on your shoes make you appear tattered!

4. Last but not least are your accessories. Keep accessories for your interview minimal and professional. Use a bound portfolio or briefcase to carry your resume, references, or other papers. Limit jewelry to a wristwatch and cuff links if you have them, earrings, necklaces, nose rings and such are not interview material (for the man who wants the job anyway). No matter the job always keep jewelry to a minimum. By Jay Burnett

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Men, your interview attire is more important than you may think! Let your talent and personality get noticed from the get go by dressing the part. The right clothes give you the opportunity to portray a great image. I have outlined essential tips to help you impress the interviewer.

1. I hate to state the obvious, but it is very important to wear a suit if you are interviewing with a formal company! For banking, brokerage, or law fi rm industries, choose a black, navy or dark gray suit. Basic, black lace up shoes and a basic, black belt is a wise choice. Blue dress shirts are also a great choice since they go with most skin tones and easily coordinate with most suit colors. Choose a fl attering tie that fl ows well with both the shirt and suit that you have chosen. For interviews with less formal companies (e.g. software development, technology, or retail industries), a suit is not required; however, dress nicer than the people in the offi ce! Choose something dressy but casual. Ensembles might include pressed khakis or trousers, a well-pressed button-down shirt, and nice looking dress shoes with matching belt. You may even want to throw on a blazer; navy blazers look really nice with khaki pants.2. Fragrance is a key factor. The day of your interview, one thing to avoid is jumping out of the shower and splashing on your favorite aftershave or cologne. You don’t want to overwhelm the interviewer. He or she may not like your fragrance as much as you do. 3. Pay close attention when choosing your shoes and belts. Always match your belt color to your shoe color. Choose black shoes if your outfi t consists of dark gray, navy, brown or black. Opt for dark brown shoes if you will be wearing tans or medium-toned colors. Always clean and polish your shoes before your interview; scuff marks on your shoes make you appear tattered!

4. Last but not least are your accessories. Keep accessories for your interview minimal and professional. Use a bound portfolio or briefcase to carry your resume, references, or other papers. Limit jewelry to a wristwatch and cuff links if you have them, earrings, necklaces, nose rings and such are not interview material (for the man who wants the job anyway). No matter the job always keep jewelry to a minimum. By Jay Burnett

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Lauren MichelleFrom the exotic, remarkably classic, and yet indulgent world of Lauren Michelle, Royality

Couture was born. Lauren, the founder and designer of the brand, pulled her talents from this world to create a fashion statement. She breathes an extravagant image into her collections, which are inspired by vintage Hollywood glamour and modern style. She off ers you the experience in the glamorous life of custom made Swarovski Crystal swim wear, burlesque costumes and corsetry for women seeking the ultimate jaw dropping statement.

Royality Couture confi dently bears its strong and very independent mark in the fashion world by being 100% made to order and manufactured in the USA. Lauren

provides specifi c instructions to maintain these custom-made Swarovski Crystal swimsuits. As with all luxury items, special care is needed when wearing, handling and laundering a Royality Couture swimsuit. Lauren’s swimsuits can be worn in the water; however, she suggests that engaging in activities which could damage or dislodge the crystals be avoided. Her swimsuits should not be exposed to intense heat or extended periods in the water. She recommends gently hand washing her swimsuits in warm water with mild detergent, and not soaking for more than three hours.

Royality Couture swimsuits are much heavier than your standard bikini. This is due to the weight of the Swarovski Crystal studs adorned throughout. Each couture piece has special instructions to maintain its lifespan and wear ability. Lauren suggests storing the swimsuit in a cool dry place on a shelf, in a drawer or in a protective covering. When the swimsuit is wet, either by laundering or wearing in water, it must

have the excess water removed by placing in between two clean towels and pressing the water out of the fabric. Wringing her swimsuits may cause damage to the garment. Lauren tries to inform her customers that her swimsuits require special care prior to its purchase. By doing so, her customers are equipped with the knowledge they need to enjoy their piece for many years to come. Lauren stands behind her work, but things do happen! In the event of damage or dislodged and missing crystals on her swimsuits, her customers can contact her to send the garment back to be repaired for a minimal fee. If you have questions before purchasing your custom swimsuit, Lauren can be contacted by emailing her at [email protected]. Also, visit her offi cial website at www.RoyalityCouture.com, and view her new line of custom swimwear. Lauren donates a portion of her profi ts from the “Jail House Rock” and “SenoRita” swimsuits to the USS American Victory Battle Ship located in the Channel side District of Tampa.

If you’re looking for that classic vintage look, something a little exotic, or that Hollywood glam, check out Lauren’s site. Her mission: Royality Couture, specializing in the glamorous life. Royality represents quality fashion that makes an unforgettable statement.

Photography by: John Lloyd Photography www.DrLloydPhotography.com

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT By Jay Burnett, Fashion Editor

Lauren MichelleFrom the exotic, remarkably classic, and yet indulgent world of Lauren Michelle, Royality

Couture was born. Lauren, the founder and designer of the brand, pulled her talents from this world to create a fashion statement. She breathes an extravagant image into her collections, which are inspired by vintage Hollywood glamour and modern style. She off ers you the experience in the glamorous life of custom made Swarovski Crystal swim wear, burlesque costumes and corsetry for women seeking the ultimate jaw dropping statement.

Royality Couture confi dently bears its strong and very independent mark in the fashion world by being 100% made to order and manufactured in the USA. Lauren

provides specifi c instructions to maintain these custom-made Swarovski Crystal swimsuits. As with all luxury items, special care is needed when wearing, handling and laundering a Royality Couture swimsuit. Lauren’s swimsuits can be worn in the water; however, she suggests that engaging in activities which could damage or dislodge the crystals be avoided. Her swimsuits should not be exposed to intense heat or extended periods in the water. She recommends gently hand washing her swimsuits in warm water with mild detergent, and not soaking for more than three hours.

Royality Couture swimsuits are much heavier than your standard bikini. This is due to the weight of the Swarovski Crystal studs adorned throughout. Each couture piece has special instructions to maintain its lifespan and wear ability. Lauren suggests storing the swimsuit in a cool dry place on a shelf, in a drawer or in a protective covering. When the swimsuit is wet, either by laundering or wearing in water, it must

have the excess water removed by placing in between two clean towels and pressing the water out of the fabric. Wringing her swimsuits may cause damage to the garment. Lauren tries to inform her customers that her swimsuits require special care prior to its purchase. By doing so, her customers are equipped with the knowledge they need to enjoy their piece for many years to come. Lauren stands behind her work, but things do happen! In the event of damage or dislodged and missing crystals on her swimsuits, her customers can contact her to send the garment back to be repaired for a minimal fee. If you have questions before purchasing your custom swimsuit, Lauren can be contacted by emailing her at [email protected]. Also, visit her offi cial website at www.RoyalityCouture.com, and view her new line of custom swimwear. Lauren donates a portion of her profi ts from the “Jail House Rock” and “SenoRita” swimsuits to the USS American Victory Battle Ship located in the Channel side District of Tampa.

If you’re looking for that classic vintage look, something a little exotic, or that Hollywood glam, check out Lauren’s site. Her mission: Royality Couture, specializing in the glamorous life. Royality represents quality fashion that makes an unforgettable statement.

Photography by: John Lloyd Photography www.DrLloydPhotography.com

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT By Jay Burnett, Fashion Editor

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Jeff rey “Jack” gordon is an AV-rated, Board Certifi ed Civil Trial Lawyer who concentrates in the fi elds of Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. He can be reached by e-mail at: [email protected] 1.866.344.LAWS

Do you remember the Seinfeld episode where the cast was skeptical that a local store’s fat free yogurt could taste so good? Jerry and his friends continued to enjoy the frozen treat but also continued to gain weight. Ultimately, the mayor determined an investigation into the matter was warranted. The quality of foods--and the accuracy of nutritional claims--are issues for all persons concerned with their health. In the United States, very complex laws and regulations have been developed to address food safety concerns. These laws and regulations are designed not only to insure that food is safe to eat, but also to insure that the product label provides information consumers need to make educated food-purchasing decisions. FDA’s voluntary nutrition labeling program was initiated in 1976. Under this program, unless the product bore a nutrition claim or nutrients were added to the product, food manufacturers were not required to provide nutrition information on their products. This changed on November 8, 1990, when President George Bush signed into law the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA), requiring nutrition labeling for most foods (except meat and poultry) and outlining the appropriate use of nutrient content and health claims. Regulations implementing NLEA became eff ective January 6, 1993. Since then, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued over forty existing regulations. As a result of these regulations, nutrition labeling is now virtually universal on packaged foods, the nutrition label format is easy to recognize, nutrient reference values have been standardized, nutrient claims have been defi ned, and disease-specifi c claims are now authorized. Regulation of food labeling falls primarily under the jurisdiction of two federal agencies: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Both the FDA and the USDA publish regulations governing food labeling in the Federal Register (FR), which is published daily.

Each year, all federal regulations are updated and compiled in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); FDA labeling regulations appear in Title 21 and USDA regulations in Title 9 of the CFR. The regulations defi ne two categories of claims: nutrient content claims and health claims. Nutrient content claims are statements about the level of a nutrient in a food. Health claims, on the other hand, link the nutrient profi le of a food to a health or disease condition Food labeling regulations require food products to be labeled prominently with a product identity statement to ensure consumers obtain important information about both the type and form of food contained in the package. The product identity statement should be a standard name or a common or usual name that is familiar to consumers. If it is marketed in various forms (e.g., whole, sliced, diced), the form of the food needs to be included. If it is an imitation food, the statement must include the word “imitation.” Any information that is important to describe the food product must be included as part of Product Identity statement. In order to ensure consistency of information, both FDA and USDA regulations are very explicit about the layout of the Nutrition Facts panel. Manufacturers are required to provide information on fourteen nutrients, but they may omit some of these if they are present at insignifi cant levels. Food manufacturers determine the nutrient content either by laboratory analyses on the product as packaged, or by calculation using standardized nutrient databases. Of the fourteen nutrients, fi ve are considered core nutrients and must always be included on the Nutrition Facts panel, even if they are present at insignifi cant levels. In addition

to mandatory nutrients, other nutrients may be required in some circumstances, or manufacturers may include them on a voluntary basis. The nonmandatory nutrients are defi ned by the regulations. All nutrients must appear in a specifi ed order. In addition to declaring the gram or milligram amounts for macronutrients (such as fat , cholesterol , sodium, carbohydrates , and protein), the “Percent Daily Value” must also declared (with the exception of sugars and protein). All vitamins and minerals are presented as percentages of the Daily Value (based on a daily intake of 2,000 calories ). Declaring nutrients as a percentage of the Daily Values provides a standard that is easy to use by individuals who are not familiar with the wide range of levels of diff erent nutrients. For example, a food with 200 IU (international units) of Vitamin A may appear to contain a signifi cant amount of this nutrient, but it is actually only 4 percent of the Daily Value (5,000 IU) for Vitamin A. Alternatively, a food with 8 grams of saturated fat may be thought of as low in Saturated Fat, when it actually contains 40 percent of the Daily Value (20 grams). A serving size is the amount of food upon which the nutrient content is based. In order to ensure consistent serving sizes between similar products, NLEA defi nes serving size as the amount of food customarily eaten at one time. The serving size included on the Nutrition Facts panel may vary slightly between similar products, but it is based on the Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed Per Eating Occasion (RACC), as established by the FDA. The serving size is the household measure such as cups, tablespoons, pieces or slices. As a result of NLEA and other United States food labeling laws, health-conscious consumers are provided signifi cant information on food labels. These food-labeling regulations provide the consistent standards consumers need to make healthy food choices.

THE LAW & FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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Jeff rey “Jack” gordon is an AV-rated, Board Certifi ed Civil Trial Lawyer who concentrates in the fi elds of Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. He can be reached by e-mail at: [email protected] 1.866.344.LAWS

Do you remember the Seinfeld episode where the cast was skeptical that a local store’s fat free yogurt could taste so good? Jerry and his friends continued to enjoy the frozen treat but also continued to gain weight. Ultimately, the mayor determined an investigation into the matter was warranted. The quality of foods--and the accuracy of nutritional claims--are issues for all persons concerned with their health. In the United States, very complex laws and regulations have been developed to address food safety concerns. These laws and regulations are designed not only to insure that food is safe to eat, but also to insure that the product label provides information consumers need to make educated food-purchasing decisions. FDA’s voluntary nutrition labeling program was initiated in 1976. Under this program, unless the product bore a nutrition claim or nutrients were added to the product, food manufacturers were not required to provide nutrition information on their products. This changed on November 8, 1990, when President George Bush signed into law the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA), requiring nutrition labeling for most foods (except meat and poultry) and outlining the appropriate use of nutrient content and health claims. Regulations implementing NLEA became eff ective January 6, 1993. Since then, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued over forty existing regulations. As a result of these regulations, nutrition labeling is now virtually universal on packaged foods, the nutrition label format is easy to recognize, nutrient reference values have been standardized, nutrient claims have been defi ned, and disease-specifi c claims are now authorized. Regulation of food labeling falls primarily under the jurisdiction of two federal agencies: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Both the FDA and the USDA publish regulations governing food labeling in the Federal Register (FR), which is published daily.

Each year, all federal regulations are updated and compiled in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); FDA labeling regulations appear in Title 21 and USDA regulations in Title 9 of the CFR. The regulations defi ne two categories of claims: nutrient content claims and health claims. Nutrient content claims are statements about the level of a nutrient in a food. Health claims, on the other hand, link the nutrient profi le of a food to a health or disease condition Food labeling regulations require food products to be labeled prominently with a product identity statement to ensure consumers obtain important information about both the type and form of food contained in the package. The product identity statement should be a standard name or a common or usual name that is familiar to consumers. If it is marketed in various forms (e.g., whole, sliced, diced), the form of the food needs to be included. If it is an imitation food, the statement must include the word “imitation.” Any information that is important to describe the food product must be included as part of Product Identity statement. In order to ensure consistency of information, both FDA and USDA regulations are very explicit about the layout of the Nutrition Facts panel. Manufacturers are required to provide information on fourteen nutrients, but they may omit some of these if they are present at insignifi cant levels. Food manufacturers determine the nutrient content either by laboratory analyses on the product as packaged, or by calculation using standardized nutrient databases. Of the fourteen nutrients, fi ve are considered core nutrients and must always be included on the Nutrition Facts panel, even if they are present at insignifi cant levels. In addition

to mandatory nutrients, other nutrients may be required in some circumstances, or manufacturers may include them on a voluntary basis. The nonmandatory nutrients are defi ned by the regulations. All nutrients must appear in a specifi ed order. In addition to declaring the gram or milligram amounts for macronutrients (such as fat , cholesterol , sodium, carbohydrates , and protein), the “Percent Daily Value” must also declared (with the exception of sugars and protein). All vitamins and minerals are presented as percentages of the Daily Value (based on a daily intake of 2,000 calories ). Declaring nutrients as a percentage of the Daily Values provides a standard that is easy to use by individuals who are not familiar with the wide range of levels of diff erent nutrients. For example, a food with 200 IU (international units) of Vitamin A may appear to contain a signifi cant amount of this nutrient, but it is actually only 4 percent of the Daily Value (5,000 IU) for Vitamin A. Alternatively, a food with 8 grams of saturated fat may be thought of as low in Saturated Fat, when it actually contains 40 percent of the Daily Value (20 grams). A serving size is the amount of food upon which the nutrient content is based. In order to ensure consistent serving sizes between similar products, NLEA defi nes serving size as the amount of food customarily eaten at one time. The serving size included on the Nutrition Facts panel may vary slightly between similar products, but it is based on the Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed Per Eating Occasion (RACC), as established by the FDA. The serving size is the household measure such as cups, tablespoons, pieces or slices. As a result of NLEA and other United States food labeling laws, health-conscious consumers are provided signifi cant information on food labels. These food-labeling regulations provide the consistent standards consumers need to make healthy food choices.

THE LAW & FOOD FOR THOUGHT

by: Jeff rey “Jack” gordon

Restaurant Review by Nancy Verzi

Walt’s Seasonal Cuisine Welcome to our monthly restaurant review. Each month we will select a local restau-rant and let you know about our experience. We will not be sneaky and/or secretive but we will be honest about the food, the service, the decor and our overall dining experience. Let’s hope we have more good to say than bad!

This month my friend and I visited a most delightful restaurant called Walt’s Seasonal Cuisine located at 1140 Main Street in Dunedin. It’s an elegant, modern, chef owned and oper-ated, 40 seat bistro that features an open kitchen. For our appetizer, we feasted on king crab bisque. It was delicately flavored with the essence of crab in a pale coral color. Very smooth!. We then chose sea scallops with

mango vinaigrette and grilled hogfish for our entrees, which we shared. For my side dish, I had the Asian noodle salad and it was cold, tasty and addictive! My friend had the ratatouille and we both agreed it was delicious. Walt’s also offers a New York steak, a 16-ounce sterling silver cowboy steak, twin pork chops and grilled chicken sagnanaki for folks in a carnivorous mood. Walt’s Seasonal Cuisine has a lovely wine list. We

selected a bottle of Argentinian wine, Finca 2007 El Retico Torrontes. It was lusciously crisp and the perfect accompani-ment to our meal. For dessert, we shared a peach shortcake with blueberry sauce. This was the epitome of freshness and natural flavor. Our neighbors at the next table had the dense, rich, triple chocolate cake which they raved about. I can’t say enough about the quality of Walt’s Cui-sine. Please take the opportunity to avail yourself of this won-derful dining experience. The menu changes often, based on the freshest ingredients available from local purveyors. If you are looking for a franchise-like, go out for dinner evening, Walt’s is not your answer. You won’t just drop in, order the same old thing, and make your movie in sixty minutes. Walt’s is a true dining experience that you will talk about again and again! You can check out today’s menu at www.waltscuisine.com. To make reservations call 727-804-7294.

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INGREDIENTS:6 Medium Red or green cooking apples, cored & peeled, thinly sliced.4tbs. Whole Grain Flour

3 tbs. Packed Brown Sugar2/3 Cup Quick Cooking Rolled Oats1/4 cup Peanut Butter2 tbs. Chopped Peanuts

Being the season of Harvest and with the weather change on its way, I fi gured a warm apple crisp will do the trick. This may not exactly be the lightest diet dish around, however it is a reduced sugar recipe. If you make a pre-boxed Apple Crisp it would contain 23 grams of sugar per serving. This recipe only contains 17 grams of sugar, only 1 gram of saturated fat, O cholesterol and 4 grams of fi ber. The downfall would be 28 grams of carbs. and 174 calories. So it may require a few extra reps at the gym, but in my opinion, very worth it! (However these numbers do not include the ice cream.)

dIRECTIonS:1. Place cored, peeled and sliced apples in a 2 quart square baking dish and set it aside. In a small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons of fl our and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar until well mixed. Sprinkle mixture over apple slices and toss to coat.

2. Bake, covered at 375 degree oven for 15 mins. Meanwhile in a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, 2 tablespoons of fl our and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Using a fork, stir in peanut butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Stir in peanuts.

3. After the 15 minutes in the oven, remove the apples and sprinkle with the oats mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is a golden brown. Serve warm.

For an added treat, try a scoop of sugar free, fat free vanilla ice cream.

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Check back next month for another healthy alternative to the everyday dinner. If you would like to submit a recipe for consideration send it with complete instructions to [email protected] - The idea behind this monthly column is to provide a healthy alternative and to make sure it’s easy for an every day cook, like myself. So, keep in mind your dish will be prepared by me before we print it to ensure its practicality.

APPLE - PEANUT BUTTER CRISP

FEATURE RECIPE

By Tracy Allen

Serves: 8 Prep time: 20 min. Bake time: 30 min


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INGREDIENTS:6 Medium Red or green cooking apples, cored & peeled, thinly sliced.4tbs. Whole Grain Flour

3 tbs. Packed Brown Sugar2/3 Cup Quick Cooking Rolled Oats1/4 cup Peanut Butter2 tbs. Chopped Peanuts

Being the season of Harvest and with the weather change on its way, I fi gured a warm apple crisp will do the trick. This may not exactly be the lightest diet dish around, however it is a reduced sugar recipe. If you make a pre-boxed Apple Crisp it would contain 23 grams of sugar per serving. This recipe only contains 17 grams of sugar, only 1 gram of saturated fat, O cholesterol and 4 grams of fi ber. The downfall would be 28 grams of carbs. and 174 calories. So it may require a few extra reps at the gym, but in my opinion, very worth it! (However these numbers do not include the ice cream.)

dIRECTIonS:1. Place cored, peeled and sliced apples in a 2 quart square baking dish and set it aside. In a small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons of fl our and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar until well mixed. Sprinkle mixture over apple slices and toss to coat.

2. Bake, covered at 375 degree oven for 15 mins. Meanwhile in a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, 2 tablespoons of fl our and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Using a fork, stir in peanut butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Stir in peanuts.

3. After the 15 minutes in the oven, remove the apples and sprinkle with the oats mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is a golden brown. Serve warm.

For an added treat, try a scoop of sugar free, fat free vanilla ice cream.

qUICK TIP!

Check back next month for another healthy alternative to the everyday dinner. If you would like to submit a recipe for consideration send it with complete instructions to [email protected] - The idea behind this monthly column is to provide a healthy alternative and to make sure it’s easy for an every day cook, like myself. So, keep in mind your dish will be prepared by me before we print it to ensure its practicality.

APPLE - PEANUT BUTTER CRISP

FEATURE RECIPE

By Tracy Allen

Serves: 8 Prep time: 20 min. Bake time: 30 min

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I know it isn’t a national holiday, the kids will still attend school, the banks will be open and you will have to go to work but .... October 24 is National Bologna Day! Wow ... break out the party favors, blow up the balloons and let’s get ready to eat! Bologna (or baloney) is an American sausage that is similar to the Italian mortadella sausage that originated in the city of Bologna, Italy. It is a meat made from left over beef, pork, turkey and/or chicken. The meat is fi nely chopped, seasoned and mixed with numerous by-products. The ingredients are blended and stuff ed into a casing, then fully cooked. Bologna is similar to a hot dog, just made into a diff erent shape. Now before you start thinking bad about bologna, here are a few facts for you to digest. USDA regulations defi ne what can and cannot be legally included in bologna. No more than 3.5% non-meat binders (such as dry milk, cereal or soy concentrate), water is limited to 4 times the protein content and fat is limited to 30%. Additional water can be added to replace water lost in cooking. A typical composition includes approximately 15% protein, 25% fat, 55% water and 5% other ingredients

that include salt, spices, corn syrup and sodium phosphates. There’s no doubt that Oscar Mayer is the King of Bologna as the company says there are 2.19-billion Oscar Mayer bologna sandwiches eaten every year! Holy cow ... that’s 6-million per day! There are other variations of bologna and they include: a Pennsylvania Dutch product that is coarse ground and is made with diff erent meat types and spices, ring bologna with the addition of various cheeses, ultra-spicy bologna, garlic bologna added and even pickled bologna - to name a few! So on Saturday afternoon October 24, don’t go to McDonalds, Burger King or Taco Bell .... open the refrigerator and make yourself a good, old fashioned bologna sandwich ... just like 6-million other people will be doing that day! by Paul Allen

BOLOGNA

Honey is said to be nature’s perfect sweetener. Honey contains seven members of the B-vitamin complex, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), dextrins, amino acids, protein, enzymes and assorted minerals. There are many diff erent kinds of honey but none is more healthy, desirable and pure than Tupelo Honey. Tupelo Honey is a rare honey that has a light color and a buttery, smooth, sweet, lemony fl avor. It is only produced from the blooms of the White Ogeechee Tupelo Trees that are found along the rivers, creeks and swamps of the Florida panhandle. The tupelo tree has a small, delicate fl ower that only blooms one time per year from April 15 to May 15. Bee keepers actually remove all old combs and replace them with clean ones for this 30 day time period. Hives are found deep within the swampy areas and that makes Tupelo Honey a bit more expensive to

produce than normal honey. Combs also need to be removed before the Gall Berry tree blooms. Timing is critical as only Tupelo Honey must be har-vested. The reason for this exact time period has to do with the chemical makeup of

pure Tupelo Honey. The average compo-sition of pure Tupelo Honey is 44.03% fructose and 29.98% glucose. That means that some diabetic patients are actually permitted to eat it because it digests so slow! It has the nick-name “the Queen of Sugars” and is great with tea, coff ee or for any sugar replacement and is great for baking! Undiluted honey does not harbor bacteria and Tupelo Honey will not crystallize. The only thing that makes honey go bad is moisture. I recently took a trip to Apalachicola, FL and met the owner of RestyO’s Tupelo Honey. After I tasted the sweetness of pure Tupelo Honey, I was hooked. The 1997 movie “Ulee’s Gold” (that starred Peter Fonda) was shot in Apalachicola and many local people were extras in the movie. If you are interested in tasting the best honey I have ever had, call RestyO’s at 850-323-0599 and place an order. I promise that you will not be disap-pointed! by Paul Allen

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“nature’s Medicine”By Teresa gunter C.A.L.C. Ayurveda is one of the oldest holistic health systems, still in use, dating back approximately 5000 years. It is based upon spiritual teachings from the “Vedic” culture and is the medical aspect of these ancient Indian teachings. Loosely translated from Sanskrit, “Ayur”, life or longevity and “Veda”, wisdom or knowledge, therefore it is sometimes referred to as “The Science of Life”. More familiar to Western culture is the Vedic system of Yoga. According to the philosophy, Yoga teaches us the tools for the development of consciousness and Ayurveda is the “healing” branch of the Yogic Science. Ayurveda provides guidelines and instruction for self-care, self- study and self-realization in order to live life to the fullest and be in harmony with ourselves and our true nature. The path to self-care, prevention and treatment of disease is based upon three biological energies, or “Doshas”. The Doshic energies are composed of the fi ve elements of nature, Vata (Ether and Air), Pitta (fi re and air) and Kapha (Water and Earth). We each have characteristics of all three Doshas, but one or two will generally be predominant. The Doshas are responsible for the unique characteristics of our mind and body which shape our individual nature. As long as the Doshas are kept in a balanced state, our health will be good. It is when the Doshas become imbalanced that our health, both mental and physical, can be compromised. When Vata is dominant, we will tend to be thin, energetic, enthusiastic, and changeable. If Pitta prevails, we will be passionate, intense, intelligent, goal-oriented and have a strong zest for life. When Kapha is predominant, we tend to be easy going, sensitive, nurturing and methodical.

When balanced, Vata will be lively and creative, but when imbalance occurs a Vata person tends to experience fear, anxiety, constipation, insomnia, dry skin and diffi culty completing tasks. When Pitta functions in a balanced state, the person is friendly, warm, a good leader and speaker and disciplined. Imbalanced, Pitta people will tend toward compulsiveness, anger, irritability and may suff er from indigestion, fevers or infl ammatory diseases. When Kapha is balanced, the individual will have a sweet and calm nature, supportive and stable, but when out of balance, may experience weight gain, sluggishness, sinus congestion and depression. An important goal of Ayurveda is to determine a person’s ideal state of balance, identify where they are imbalanced and off er recommendations using diet, herbs, massage, meditation, aromas and exercise to restore balance. By following an Ayurvedic lifestyle, we all may fi nd that optimal health, longevity, peace of mind and contentment are within our grasp.

Namaste’“I bow to the divinity within you, that is within me and know that we

are One”

Teresa Gunter is a Certifi ed Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor and owner of Namaste’ Wellness. She received her certifi cation from the American Institute of Vedic Studies of New Mexico and has also studied Meditation, Spirituality and has attained First Degree Reiki certifi cation in the Usui system. Teresa off ers Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations by appointment and in addition off ers private and group Meditation sessions. Namaste’ Wellness is located at The Conscious Connection, 306 Orange St., N., Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 785-4444, www.mynamastewellness.com

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“nature’s Medicine”By Teresa gunter C.A.L.C. Ayurveda is one of the oldest holistic health systems, still in use, dating back approximately 5000 years. It is based upon spiritual teachings from the “Vedic” culture and is the medical aspect of these ancient Indian teachings. Loosely translated from Sanskrit, “Ayur”, life or longevity and “Veda”, wisdom or knowledge, therefore it is sometimes referred to as “The Science of Life”. More familiar to Western culture is the Vedic system of Yoga. According to the philosophy, Yoga teaches us the tools for the development of consciousness and Ayurveda is the “healing” branch of the Yogic Science. Ayurveda provides guidelines and instruction for self-care, self- study and self-realization in order to live life to the fullest and be in harmony with ourselves and our true nature. The path to self-care, prevention and treatment of disease is based upon three biological energies, or “Doshas”. The Doshic energies are composed of the fi ve elements of nature, Vata (Ether and Air), Pitta (fi re and air) and Kapha (Water and Earth). We each have characteristics of all three Doshas, but one or two will generally be predominant. The Doshas are responsible for the unique characteristics of our mind and body which shape our individual nature. As long as the Doshas are kept in a balanced state, our health will be good. It is when the Doshas become imbalanced that our health, both mental and physical, can be compromised. When Vata is dominant, we will tend to be thin, energetic, enthusiastic, and changeable. If Pitta prevails, we will be passionate, intense, intelligent, goal-oriented and have a strong zest for life. When Kapha is predominant, we tend to be easy going, sensitive, nurturing and methodical.

When balanced, Vata will be lively and creative, but when imbalance occurs a Vata person tends to experience fear, anxiety, constipation, insomnia, dry skin and diffi culty completing tasks. When Pitta functions in a balanced state, the person is friendly, warm, a good leader and speaker and disciplined. Imbalanced, Pitta people will tend toward compulsiveness, anger, irritability and may suff er from indigestion, fevers or infl ammatory diseases. When Kapha is balanced, the individual will have a sweet and calm nature, supportive and stable, but when out of balance, may experience weight gain, sluggishness, sinus congestion and depression. An important goal of Ayurveda is to determine a person’s ideal state of balance, identify where they are imbalanced and off er recommendations using diet, herbs, massage, meditation, aromas and exercise to restore balance. By following an Ayurvedic lifestyle, we all may fi nd that optimal health, longevity, peace of mind and contentment are within our grasp.

Namaste’“I bow to the divinity within you, that is within me and know that we

are One”

Teresa Gunter is a Certifi ed Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor and owner of Namaste’ Wellness. She received her certifi cation from the American Institute of Vedic Studies of New Mexico and has also studied Meditation, Spirituality and has attained First Degree Reiki certifi cation in the Usui system. Teresa off ers Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations by appointment and in addition off ers private and group Meditation sessions. Namaste’ Wellness is located at The Conscious Connection, 306 Orange St., N., Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 785-4444, www.mynamastewellness.com

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When you throw something away, does it really go away? For you it may be gone—for the environment, depending on what you threw away, it could be around for hundreds of years. Up to 60% of the items in our landfi lls could have been recycled. So when you toss something, ask yourself it can be reused or recycled. You may be asking yourself how you can get involved. Of course, only a few want to take on a big project that may be diffi cult or time consuming, but if everyone made a small eff ort, the outcome could be huge. As an individual, you can take the fi rst step by participating in the initiatives explained below. Plastics: Are all plastics recyclable? Unfortunately, there are containers currently manufactured that cannot be recycled. Most often they are rigid plastics like CD cases. It is a good idea to check the item before you purchase it, but if you have to buy it and it cannot be recycled, think of ways the container may be re-used in your home. A tip from the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers: Please take caps off bottles before placing them into recycling bins. (The cap is scrap and is made from another material and contaminates the bottle.) Aluminum: How long does it take for an aluminum soda can to go from your recycling bin back to the grocery store? According to the Aluminum Association of Washington DC, a can that is recycled may be back on the store shelf in as little as 60 days.

That’s a national average, but if you happen to live close to a recycling plant, it may be only 6 weeks. Although the recycling of cans reached 54.2% in 2008, Americans

still throw away 35 billion aluminum cans every year. Think of the energy that could be saved if these cans were recycled. A recycled can requires 95% less energy, generates 95 % less emissions and creates

97% less water pollution than generating new metal. Think about it; cans are infi nitely recyclable! Therefore,

purchasing beverages in aluminum cans and recycling is a simple way to reduce one’s carbon footprint. Remember

… an aluminum can may stay in a landfi ll for decades. newspaper and paperboard: “I think that I shall never see a thing as lovely as a tree,” says Joyce Kilmer in her poem “Trees.” Trees are one of the greatest resources on earth and their preservation is key to the environment. According to Paper Retriever Recycling about 38.2 % of our total waste is from paper and paperboard. There are many ways to support this environmental cause. You could attach the following sentence to your emails: “Please consider the environment before printing this email. “ Or, you could have an old fashioned paper drive to earn money for an organization or your child’s school. Many schools have already partnered with fundraising companies that recycle newspaper and provide a recycling dumpster on the school grounds. So if you are raising funds for your school, you already have several resources available to you. In addition to the recycling, you will be teaching a valuable lesson to the next generation.

GOING GREEN … what You can do!

By Jenny Butler

The Beatles Stereo Box Set by The Beatles (Audio CD - 2009) - Box setSuggested Retail $259.98 Amazon.com’s price: $199.99

Music .... what a strange and wonderful thing! There are so many diff erent types, so many diff erent sounds, so many diff erent instruments, so many diff erent volumes and thousands of variations. Music is something that changes from culture-to-culture and person-to-person and has been around since the beginning of time. Music is used to “fi re-up” and “cool-down” emotions. Go to a nightclub and see what happens to the dance fl oor when a hot, thumping, popular song comes on ... people go crazy and can’t wait to jump around and dance! Likewise, watch the way a slow, soothing, love song can set a romantic mood. Music is everywhere and aff ects people throughout their lives. That brings me to the reason for this article. Last month on 09/09/09 .... After four years of long, hard work, EMI Music Company and The Beatles released all fourteen Beatles albums, re-mastered, re-booted and cleaned up. To say the sound is crisp and bright is a gross understatement! The songs sound fantastic and it’s almost like hearing them again for the fi rst time! The “Fab Four” have sold over 1-billion albums worldwide and that number will only increase with this new collection. The Beatles Stereo Box Set sells for around $260. They also produced a limited-edition Mono Box Set that includes eleven albums and are packaged with original artwork and sells for about $300. The stereo discs are also available separately at around $14 per disc. Along with the music, you can also pretend to be Paul, John, George or Ringo by playing The Beatles: Rock Band video game. The songs follow the group’s history and feature some of the best graphics you will see anywhere! Cost is

around $250 .... if you can fi nd it in the

store! All that said,

I admit to being a huge Beatles fan. When I was in the 5th grade, the fi rst

album I purchased was “Meet the

Beatles” and I went crazy when they appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show!

I started dreaming of being a rock n’

roll star after that program and still

today I play drums. Yes, I have been told many

times I look like Ringo and I consider that a compliment! Beatles music is a huge part of my life and I love the boys from Liverpool, England! Entertainment Weekly posted their top 50 Beatles songs and every major newspaper has

printed some type of Beatles article within the past month. To join in the fun, my top fi ve Beatles albums are: 1) Abby Road, 2) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band, 3) Rubber Soul 4) The White Album and 5) Revolver.

My top dozen songs (damn this is hard to do!) would include: 1) Hey Jude, 2) Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End, 3) A Day in the Life, 4) With A Little Help From My Friends, 5) I Am The Walrus, 6) Got To Get You Into My Life, 7) Taxman, 8) You Won’t See Me, 9) Wait, 10) While My Guitar Gently Weeps, 11) I Want You (She’s So Heavy) and 12) Let It Be. There you have it! My top songs from the number one rock n’ roll group in world. Beatlemania has been here since the 1960’s and with these new and improved products should stay with us well past 2010 .... I love it “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”!!! by Paul Allen

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When you throw something away, does it really go away? For you it may be gone—for the environment, depending on what you threw away, it could be around for hundreds of years. Up to 60% of the items in our landfi lls could have been recycled. So when you toss something, ask yourself it can be reused or recycled. You may be asking yourself how you can get involved. Of course, only a few want to take on a big project that may be diffi cult or time consuming, but if everyone made a small eff ort, the outcome could be huge. As an individual, you can take the fi rst step by participating in the initiatives explained below. Plastics: Are all plastics recyclable? Unfortunately, there are containers currently manufactured that cannot be recycled. Most often they are rigid plastics like CD cases. It is a good idea to check the item before you purchase it, but if you have to buy it and it cannot be recycled, think of ways the container may be re-used in your home. A tip from the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers: Please take caps off bottles before placing them into recycling bins. (The cap is scrap and is made from another material and contaminates the bottle.) Aluminum: How long does it take for an aluminum soda can to go from your recycling bin back to the grocery store? According to the Aluminum Association of Washington DC, a can that is recycled may be back on the store shelf in as little as 60 days.

That’s a national average, but if you happen to live close to a recycling plant, it may be only 6 weeks. Although the recycling of cans reached 54.2% in 2008, Americans

still throw away 35 billion aluminum cans every year. Think of the energy that could be saved if these cans were recycled. A recycled can requires 95% less energy, generates 95 % less emissions and creates

97% less water pollution than generating new metal. Think about it; cans are infi nitely recyclable! Therefore,

purchasing beverages in aluminum cans and recycling is a simple way to reduce one’s carbon footprint. Remember

… an aluminum can may stay in a landfi ll for decades. newspaper and paperboard: “I think that I shall never see a thing as lovely as a tree,” says Joyce Kilmer in her poem “Trees.” Trees are one of the greatest resources on earth and their preservation is key to the environment. According to Paper Retriever Recycling about 38.2 % of our total waste is from paper and paperboard. There are many ways to support this environmental cause. You could attach the following sentence to your emails: “Please consider the environment before printing this email. “ Or, you could have an old fashioned paper drive to earn money for an organization or your child’s school. Many schools have already partnered with fundraising companies that recycle newspaper and provide a recycling dumpster on the school grounds. So if you are raising funds for your school, you already have several resources available to you. In addition to the recycling, you will be teaching a valuable lesson to the next generation.

GOING GREEN … what You can do!

By Jenny Butler

The Beatles Stereo Box Set by The Beatles (Audio CD - 2009) - Box setSuggested Retail $259.98 Amazon.com’s price: $199.99

Music .... what a strange and wonderful thing! There are so many diff erent types, so many diff erent sounds, so many diff erent instruments, so many diff erent volumes and thousands of variations. Music is something that changes from culture-to-culture and person-to-person and has been around since the beginning of time. Music is used to “fi re-up” and “cool-down” emotions. Go to a nightclub and see what happens to the dance fl oor when a hot, thumping, popular song comes on ... people go crazy and can’t wait to jump around and dance! Likewise, watch the way a slow, soothing, love song can set a romantic mood. Music is everywhere and aff ects people throughout their lives. That brings me to the reason for this article. Last month on 09/09/09 .... After four years of long, hard work, EMI Music Company and The Beatles released all fourteen Beatles albums, re-mastered, re-booted and cleaned up. To say the sound is crisp and bright is a gross understatement! The songs sound fantastic and it’s almost like hearing them again for the fi rst time! The “Fab Four” have sold over 1-billion albums worldwide and that number will only increase with this new collection. The Beatles Stereo Box Set sells for around $260. They also produced a limited-edition Mono Box Set that includes eleven albums and are packaged with original artwork and sells for about $300. The stereo discs are also available separately at around $14 per disc. Along with the music, you can also pretend to be Paul, John, George or Ringo by playing The Beatles: Rock Band video game. The songs follow the group’s history and feature some of the best graphics you will see anywhere! Cost is

around $250 .... if you can fi nd it in the

store! All that said,

I admit to being a huge Beatles fan. When I was in the 5th grade, the fi rst

album I purchased was “Meet the

Beatles” and I went crazy when they appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show!

I started dreaming of being a rock n’

roll star after that program and still

today I play drums. Yes, I have been told many

times I look like Ringo and I consider that a compliment! Beatles music is a huge part of my life and I love the boys from Liverpool, England! Entertainment Weekly posted their top 50 Beatles songs and every major newspaper has

printed some type of Beatles article within the past month. To join in the fun, my top fi ve Beatles albums are: 1) Abby Road, 2) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band, 3) Rubber Soul 4) The White Album and 5) Revolver.

My top dozen songs (damn this is hard to do!) would include: 1) Hey Jude, 2) Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End, 3) A Day in the Life, 4) With A Little Help From My Friends, 5) I Am The Walrus, 6) Got To Get You Into My Life, 7) Taxman, 8) You Won’t See Me, 9) Wait, 10) While My Guitar Gently Weeps, 11) I Want You (She’s So Heavy) and 12) Let It Be. There you have it! My top songs from the number one rock n’ roll group in world. Beatlemania has been here since the 1960’s and with these new and improved products should stay with us well past 2010 .... I love it “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”!!! by Paul Allen

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Can you recall a time when you stopped and mentally planned how you would handle a situation at work or at home? Have you daydreamed about an upcoming vacation? Or have you imagined what you would do if you won the lottery? We use our creative minds all the time to plan and rehearse events in our daily lives. Most of the time we engage in this resourceful mental process without even thinking about it. What if you could intentionally use the power of your imagination to actively change and heal your body?! You can!

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited while imagination embraces the entire world” ---- Albert Einstein.

Visualization, mental imagery, and guided imagery are terms used for the process of using the imagination to create or recreate experiences in the mind. Research shows that using the imagination in this way activates neural pathways in particular areas in the brain that assist in training the mind. One excellent example of how eff ective this technique is that for years now, athletes have improved their physical performances by using the imagination to visualize their successful movements. Another is that children have successfully improved their reading comprehension by using mental imagery. So how can mental imagery be used to heal the body? In 1988, a popular technique cancer patients used to enhance the eff ects of chemotherapy was to imagine PacMan fi gures eating up the cancer cells and leaving healthy cells. I know that was a popular technique because when I was diagnosed with infl ammatory breast cancer late that year, PacMen chomped on cancer cells in my body until my sister-in-law suggested that I use sharks, the world’s oldest living predators. They devoured cells! After I read Love, Medicine, and Miracles by Bernie Siegel, my creative mind envisioned my infl amed and engorged breast as a huge head of cabbage, and then those cute little California Raisins from the TV commercial came be-bopping into my body with their wheelbarrows. They climbed up on the head of cabbage, rolled down the leaves, and carted them over to a disposal tube where the

leaves were shot down and out my body. Every time I performed this visualization, the head of cabbage grew smaller, and my

breast became less swollen and softer. In a month’s time, my breast

was back to normal, and I had only received one round of chemo. The hard

lymph nodes in my armpit fi nally disappeared a month later when I envisioned old-fashioned convicts in striped uniforms pounding their picks on rock piles. When I had a mastectomy the following spring, the pathologist found no infl ammatory cancer cells. I had visualized myself healthy! So you can imagine I am a fi rm believer in the power of the imagination! So how can you use your imagination to visualize yourself healthy? I teach my clients the following steps: Relax and allow yourself to focus on the health issue you wish to address. Allow your mind to come up with the appropriate visualization or story to create the change you desire. You can be creative as I was, or you can use a simple visualization. For example, if you suff er from severe neck aches, you might think of that area as a tightly wound thick rope that a muscle-bound strongman at the fair shakes until the rope becomes a bunch of tiny light-weight threads. Or maybe you’ll see Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders and then throw it far away into the universe. Or you might just visualize the muscles being massaged by a therapist. You’ll know what will work for you and can adjust as you practice the technique. Include as many details and senses as possible. Notice colors, sizes, shapes, sounds, and other sensory images. You may be the spectator who sees the image or story being carried out, or you may be carrying out the visualization as the participant. Repeat the visualization often. Doctors recommend their patients take some medications two or three times a day… why not do your own visualization treatment that often?! Research shows that repetition causes the prefrontal cortex to send signals throughout the brain telling it to come into alignment with the intention. In eff ect, your visualization is your intention, so you are rewiring the brain to train it to comply with your desired outcome. Use your imagination often and enjoy the fruits of your adventures.

Imagine Yourself ...HealthyBy Jan Segers Rysdon. M.A. C.Ht.

Jan Segers Rysdon. C.Ht. is a Certifi ed Hypnotherapist, Energy Practitioner, Educator, Coach, Speaker with Over 20 yrs. experience teaching self-hypnosis & visualization techniques


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Can you recall a time when you stopped and mentally planned how you would handle a situation at work or at home? Have you daydreamed about an upcoming vacation? Or have you imagined what you would do if you won the lottery? We use our creative minds all the time to plan and rehearse events in our daily lives. Most of the time we engage in this resourceful mental process without even thinking about it. What if you could intentionally use the power of your imagination to actively change and heal your body?! You can!

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited while imagination embraces the entire world” ---- Albert Einstein.

Visualization, mental imagery, and guided imagery are terms used for the process of using the imagination to create or recreate experiences in the mind. Research shows that using the imagination in this way activates neural pathways in particular areas in the brain that assist in training the mind. One excellent example of how eff ective this technique is that for years now, athletes have improved their physical performances by using the imagination to visualize their successful movements. Another is that children have successfully improved their reading comprehension by using mental imagery. So how can mental imagery be used to heal the body? In 1988, a popular technique cancer patients used to enhance the eff ects of chemotherapy was to imagine PacMan fi gures eating up the cancer cells and leaving healthy cells. I know that was a popular technique because when I was diagnosed with infl ammatory breast cancer late that year, PacMen chomped on cancer cells in my body until my sister-in-law suggested that I use sharks, the world’s oldest living predators. They devoured cells! After I read Love, Medicine, and Miracles by Bernie Siegel, my creative mind envisioned my infl amed and engorged breast as a huge head of cabbage, and then those cute little California Raisins from the TV commercial came be-bopping into my body with their wheelbarrows. They climbed up on the head of cabbage, rolled down the leaves, and carted them over to a disposal tube where the

leaves were shot down and out my body. Every time I performed this visualization, the head of cabbage grew smaller, and my

breast became less swollen and softer. In a month’s time, my breast

was back to normal, and I had only received one round of chemo. The hard

lymph nodes in my armpit fi nally disappeared a month later when I envisioned old-fashioned convicts in striped uniforms pounding their picks on rock piles. When I had a mastectomy the following spring, the pathologist found no infl ammatory cancer cells. I had visualized myself healthy! So you can imagine I am a fi rm believer in the power of the imagination! So how can you use your imagination to visualize yourself healthy? I teach my clients the following steps: Relax and allow yourself to focus on the health issue you wish to address. Allow your mind to come up with the appropriate visualization or story to create the change you desire. You can be creative as I was, or you can use a simple visualization. For example, if you suff er from severe neck aches, you might think of that area as a tightly wound thick rope that a muscle-bound strongman at the fair shakes until the rope becomes a bunch of tiny light-weight threads. Or maybe you’ll see Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders and then throw it far away into the universe. Or you might just visualize the muscles being massaged by a therapist. You’ll know what will work for you and can adjust as you practice the technique. Include as many details and senses as possible. Notice colors, sizes, shapes, sounds, and other sensory images. You may be the spectator who sees the image or story being carried out, or you may be carrying out the visualization as the participant. Repeat the visualization often. Doctors recommend their patients take some medications two or three times a day… why not do your own visualization treatment that often?! Research shows that repetition causes the prefrontal cortex to send signals throughout the brain telling it to come into alignment with the intention. In eff ect, your visualization is your intention, so you are rewiring the brain to train it to comply with your desired outcome. Use your imagination often and enjoy the fruits of your adventures.

Imagine Yourself ...HealthyBy Jan Segers Rysdon. M.A. C.Ht.

Jan Segers Rysdon. C.Ht. is a Certifi ed Hypnotherapist, Energy Practitioner, Educator, Coach, Speaker with Over 20 yrs. experience teaching self-hypnosis & visualization techniques

With all of the TV commercials selling pain relievers ranging from headache powder to digestive aids, one might think that all of these problems are a result of some kind of medica-tion defi ciency. Actually, if you have any of these symptoms, it is really just an indicator of some kind of internal problem. An old auto or sports injury can create frequent headache pain, back aches or even hand numbness. A long-term or even inherited internal defi -ciency or weakness can cause a sensitivity to various foods and environmental factors. Over the counter medications can help mask the pain, but the underlying cause could go undiagnosed due to a lack of understanding, and if left un-treated, will worsen with time. For some, a structural weakness caused by an old injury can be the cause of a chronic pain condition. Even twenty years later, an old sports injury or “fender-bend-er” can be the root cause of chronic pain. This is due to the insidious eff ects of hidden scar tissue that can form on nerves and soft tissue at the site of an injury. When the body is in-jured, the soft tissue involved is traumatized. This trauma can vary in severity from a mi-nor sprain or strain to a major tear. When there has been a trauma, the residual scar tissue can cause adhesions in the tissue. This can impede your range of movement, causing stiff ness and pain. Com-mon treatment for this type

of problem can be oral pain medications or muscle relaxers or injected pain medications. The problem with these is that there can be adverse side eff ects and many only give short term relief. Actually getting to the original cause of the problem is the best way to treat, and using the treatments that have little or no potential side eff ects should always be considered fi rst. Oriental Medicine uses various techniques includ-ing acupuncture and tui-na (a special Oriental massage technique) to actually break up the scar tissue and rehabilitate the whole body. The real uniqueness of this approach is the combination of the various modalities. First, acupuncture is used to reduce infl ammation, increase blood circulation, relax the muscles and relieve pain by activat-ing the body’s natural pain killer, endorphins. Now you are ready for tui-na. Since the muscles are relaxed, the deep, focused tui-na work is able to get to those spots deep inside. The result is a break-up of ten-sion, muscle knots and old scar tissue. As the body’s structure stabilizes, stiff ness is relieved, nerve infl ammation is reduced and the pain is treated at the root cause. In addition, deep stretching like yoga can be used to maintain good fl exibility and prevent further problems in the future.

Dr. Riggin is a national board certi-fi ed, licensed Acupuncturist(FL), Doctor of Acupuncture (RI) & clinic director of Healing Touch Oriental Medicine in Clearwater, FL. She is a public speaker, a published author, was appointed by two Governors to Florida’s State Board of Acupuncture & served as President of FSOMA. Lis-ten to Dr. Riggin every Wednesday at 9:06PM on Burn Fat Talk Radio; WTAN 1340AM or online at www.BurnFatTalkRadio.com. You may contact her at (727) 669-6000 or www.HealingTouchOM.com

Chronic Pain SolutionsBy dr. Mary Riggin

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HoroscopesLIBRA - Sept. 23-oct. 23

It looks like you’re not stopping at ‘ok.’ Nope! You’re aiming high,

and you’re headed up, up, up all month! You are clear:

You want to get in shape. And you are willing to do what it takes to get there. You’re ready to give up a few bad habits you thought you couldn’t live without. Turns out you don’t really need those sickly sweet pick-me-ups to get you through the day.

SCoRPIo - oct. 24-nov. 21There’s nothing that will help you calm down, focus and

put work-related stress in perspective like a solid workout. Sure, some people

swear by less healthy stress-relief methods, but you know the truth: A night on the town is something you pay for later. An evening at the gym pays back, all week long. So if some-thing goes a little kablooey at work, pull out your gym shoes.

SAgITTARIUS - nov. 22-dec. 21You might really want to consider turning to profes-sionals to get a sense of what

you need to change in your life to achieve a reasonable degree of health and fi tness. And if that requires making some changes to your work schedule, you might really need to chat with your boss. Remember: If it’s hurt-ing your health, it’s also hurting your productivity.

CAPRICoRn - dec. 22-Jan. 19Don’t get so caught up in what you’re working on that you forget to work on your

most important project of all: Maintaining your health and fi tness! You’re feeling a little more balanced and that’s a good thing: Without work/life balance, it’s pretty hard to stay in great shape! A positive development comes. Good for you! It really jazzes you up!

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 18The life of the mind and the life of the body; both

are important to you. Which is good news: You understand that, to be happiest, you need to spend plenty of time developing both! Since you have plenty of time and energy for each in the beginning of the month, you’ll be feeling great. As long as you don’t let your workouts slide and you don’t skip your daily dose of Sudoku.

PISCES - Feb.19-Mar. 20If your workout partner is always canceling fi fteen minutes before, now is the time to ditch them.

Sure, give them fair warning. But c’mon! You go to the gym to work-out At the very least, they need to give you enough notice that you can fi nd a replacement. Or better yet -- they could fi nd one themselves! Stop cutting them slack.

ARIES - Mar. 21 – Apr. 19On the 1st, you might feel like you’ve been

doing everything you possibly can to stay fi t.

After all, what with work, your social life, your family com-

mitments, and that killer commute, it’s not easy to get to the gym every single week! This month, it’s time to reprioritize: Your workout has got to move from number six on the list to, say, number two.

TAURUS - Apr. 20-May 20

You want to keep going deep. You want to keep pushing hard. You want

to discover strengths -- and weaknesses -- you never

knew you had. That’s great, but just don’t go overboard. Be sure to give yourself some down time in the middle of the month, why not work out with a friend? Later in the month you’re feeling the great eff ects of a good, consistent workout.

gEMInI - May 21-June 21It’s time for you to fi nd

out for yourself: Would you like Pilates if you tried it? How about box-

ing? Sometimes it’s better to give it a shot than talk about it. Com-munication is important to your overall health and well-being. So think it over sometimes your body really does know best. Try cooking at home. It’s not only healthier, but it saves money, too.

CAnCER - June 22-July 22Stymied? Frustrated? Kaput? Go work out! You’ll see that the best way to free your mind

is by working out your muscles. Listen to your body

on the mid month -- it knows what you need, and it is ready and willing to tell you. But you do have to pay attention. Show that body of yours just how good you are at communicating by respond-ing to its requests:

LEo - July 23-Aug. 22Are your workouts feeling, well, downright ho-hum on

the? All you need to do to get up to speed is shake things up. Your goals are

one of your best motivators. But don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t exactly meet them. After all, you can only do your best. There’s no shame in recalibrating if it turns out the bar is too high!

vIRgo - Aug. 23-Sept. 22The good thing about diffi cult fi nancial times is that it helps people pare down

their lives to the bare essentials. As you look

around at what you can cut and what you can’t this month, give some serious consideration to just how important your health is to you. Once you don’t have all those other things cluttering up your perspective, it’s clear, right? Your health is huge.

HoroscopesLIBRA - Sept. 23-oct. 23

It looks like you’re not stopping at ‘ok.’ Nope! You’re aiming high,

and you’re headed up, up, up all month! You are clear:

You want to get in shape. And you are willing to do what it takes to get there. You’re ready to give up a few bad habits you thought you couldn’t live without. Turns out you don’t really need those sickly sweet pick-me-ups to get you through the day.

SCoRPIo - oct. 24-nov. 21There’s nothing that will help you calm down, focus and

put work-related stress in perspective like a solid workout. Sure, some people

swear by less healthy stress-relief methods, but you know the truth: A night on the town is something you pay for later. An evening at the gym pays back, all week long. So if some-thing goes a little kablooey at work, pull out your gym shoes.

SAgITTARIUS - nov. 22-dec. 21You might really want to consider turning to profes-sionals to get a sense of what

you need to change in your life to achieve a reasonable degree of health and fi tness. And if that requires making some changes to your work schedule, you might really need to chat with your boss. Remember: If it’s hurt-ing your health, it’s also hurting your productivity.

CAPRICoRn - dec. 22-Jan. 19Don’t get so caught up in what you’re working on that you forget to work on your

most important project of all: Maintaining your health and fi tness! You’re feeling a little more balanced and that’s a good thing: Without work/life balance, it’s pretty hard to stay in great shape! A positive development comes. Good for you! It really jazzes you up!

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 18The life of the mind and the life of the body; both

are important to you. Which is good news: You understand that, to be happiest, you need to spend plenty of time developing both! Since you have plenty of time and energy for each in the beginning of the month, you’ll be feeling great. As long as you don’t let your workouts slide and you don’t skip your daily dose of Sudoku.

PISCES - Feb.19-Mar. 20If your workout partner is always canceling fi fteen minutes before, now is the time to ditch them.

Sure, give them fair warning. But c’mon! You go to the gym to work-out At the very least, they need to give you enough notice that you can fi nd a replacement. Or better yet -- they could fi nd one themselves! Stop cutting them slack.

ARIES - Mar. 21 – Apr. 19On the 1st, you might feel like you’ve been

doing everything you possibly can to stay fi t.

After all, what with work, your social life, your family com-

mitments, and that killer commute, it’s not easy to get to the gym every single week! This month, it’s time to reprioritize: Your workout has got to move from number six on the list to, say, number two.

TAURUS - Apr. 20-May 20

You want to keep going deep. You want to keep pushing hard. You want

to discover strengths -- and weaknesses -- you never

knew you had. That’s great, but just don’t go overboard. Be sure to give yourself some down time in the middle of the month, why not work out with a friend? Later in the month you’re feeling the great eff ects of a good, consistent workout.

gEMInI - May 21-June 21It’s time for you to fi nd

out for yourself: Would you like Pilates if you tried it? How about box-

ing? Sometimes it’s better to give it a shot than talk about it. Com-munication is important to your overall health and well-being. So think it over sometimes your body really does know best. Try cooking at home. It’s not only healthier, but it saves money, too.

CAnCER - June 22-July 22Stymied? Frustrated? Kaput? Go work out! You’ll see that the best way to free your mind

is by working out your muscles. Listen to your body

on the mid month -- it knows what you need, and it is ready and willing to tell you. But you do have to pay attention. Show that body of yours just how good you are at communicating by respond-ing to its requests:

LEo - July 23-Aug. 22Are your workouts feeling, well, downright ho-hum on

the? All you need to do to get up to speed is shake things up. Your goals are

one of your best motivators. But don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t exactly meet them. After all, you can only do your best. There’s no shame in recalibrating if it turns out the bar is too high!

vIRgo - Aug. 23-Sept. 22The good thing about diffi cult fi nancial times is that it helps people pare down

their lives to the bare essentials. As you look

around at what you can cut and what you can’t this month, give some serious consideration to just how important your health is to you. Once you don’t have all those other things cluttering up your perspective, it’s clear, right? Your health is huge.

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