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8 BETWEEN NEIGHBORS
28 CHAMBER CORNER
12 MOMENTS
30 SPOTLIGHT
Christy Lopez helps area children reach their developmental potential
Editor’s note
Fun things to do in March
14 READS
Let the Great World Spin
16 PERSPECTIVE Verbal contracts
18 HIGH SCHOOL BCHS band
20 WHEELS
2017 Nissan Rogue
22 FUN
Searching for crystals
Raising funds for the Tyler Hallsey Foundation
William E. Spar
CMQ Photos LLC
home 38 STYLE
Home trends
40 CRAFTS
Travel projects
42 KIDS
How to get kids to listen
44 TOUR
Cave Creek Home Tour
46 PETS
Deem Hills
food 50 HOME COOKING Cast-iron potatoes
52 DINE
Mr. Gyros
better 55 HAIR
Transitions
56 BEAUTY
In-office acne treatments
58 INSIDE
The effects of alcohol
60 SUDOKU
An original Linda Thistle puzzle
62 CROSSWORD An original puzzle
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THINGS TO DO… MARCH
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Looking to become more computer savvy? Head to Geek Speak to learn the basics of computer usage, new skills to help you at work or in school, or how to navigate the Internet. This class will help determine which applications fit in with your life, and how to get the most out of them. Registration required. Free. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Lynn Taylor at (602) 652-3304 for more info.
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Think Ted Talks, Anthem-style. Mind Quest is a monthly fall program that features high-caliber, university-style speakers on diverse topics including cyber crime, international relations, genetics, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, etc. 6:30 p.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatathem.com
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Enjoy the wonderful delights of fresh, locally grown food at the Anthem Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ACC Community Park, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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Blood donation is an integral part of the health and wellbeing of every community. The need is constant, and there is no substitute for volunteer blood donations, so head to the Anthem Blood Drive. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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Experience a heroic and thrill-filled night of the best James Bond adventure ever known during Mother/Son 007 “Bond”-ing. This event includes courageous missions to catch the villains, cool spy gadgets, and explosive action where mother and son save the day. Ages 4 to 10. $15 pair; $8 additional child. Register by March 5. Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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The Arizona Wild West Festival is a one-of-a-kind event featuring high intensity bull riding, western music, a treasure hunt, period costumes, and more. Held in downtown Cave Creek at various venues, it’s a family-friendly event not to be missed. For pricing, times, and a schedule, visit cavecreeklive.com.
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North Valley Symphony Orchestra principal French horn player, Philip Johnson, will perform Franz Strauss’ Horn Concerto Op. 8. $5. 7 pm. North Canyon High School, 1700 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix. northvalleysymphony.org
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The Ocotillo Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet for a presentation by Ken Anderson, a retired foreign service officer with the State Department. Free. 9:30 a.m. Outlets at Anthem Community Room #435, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix. ocotillo. arizonadar.org
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Musical Theatre of Anthem is holding auditions for Willie Wonka Junior, a no-cut production for ages 6 through 13. Those auditioning should prepare a musical theatre song. General vocal auditions will be held Sat., March 11 at 10:30 a.m. The dance call will be Sun., March 12, starting at 9 a.m. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way., Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org
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Enjoy Parent’s Night Out. Parents drop off children, ages 3-12, for an evening complete with a pizza dinner as well as a variety of games and activities. Cost is $15 per child. A multichild family discount is available. Sending a second child to Parents Night Out is $10, with three or more going for $5 each. All children attending must be potty trained. 6:30 p.m. ACC Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem. For more information: (623) 879-3011.
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The annual Gem and Mineral Show, sponsored by the Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club, features over 30 vendors displaying a varied collection of gems, minerals, beads, lapidary work, jewelry, geodes, fossils, and meteorites. There will also be a specialized Kid’s Corner providing a fun and educational experience. Adults, $3; seniors and student, $2; children 12 and under free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boulder Creek High School, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. dmrmc.com
UPCOMING APRIL 11 Join the North Valley Jewish Community Association for a traditional Passover Seder. Cocktails, a ceremony, and a service will be followed by a buffet dinner. Pricing is inclusive and there will be a cash bar. Adults, $45; Children 3 to 10, $19.50. RSVP by April 4. Anthem Country Club, 2708 W. Anthem Club, Dr., Phoenix. For more info, call Fran Kesselman at (623) 322-0957 or fkesselman@cox.net.
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The annual two-day Anthem Days festival features a business expo, craft vendors, live musical entertainment, a salsa contest, an egg hunt for kids, beer garden, and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/anthem-days
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Head to Random Fandom, a club exclusively for geeks. Enjoy snacks, activities, and discussion on the latest in movies, music, gaming, technology, and pop culture. Each month will feature a different fandom theme, craft, and film. Registration encouraged. This program is recommended for teens 13 through 17. 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Free. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Lana Tupponce Real at (602) 652-3304 for more info.
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NATIONAL READING AWARENESS MONTH Well, since the month of March is National Reading Awareness Month, I thought I’d now take this opportunity to remind everyone just how important it is to establish a love of reading with the children in your life. Readaloud.org has amazing information on this and even additional ways you can get involved if you’re so inclined. The basic premise though is to encourage reading aloud for 15 minutes every day to a child. Here’s a blurb from the website:
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Are Verbal Contracts Binding? Verbal contracts occur every day and are enforced by courts if one side does not follow the terms. However, as a matter of public policy, the law has carved out some types of contracts that are considered to be so important that they must be in writing to be enforceable. This concept is known as the statute of frauds. A.R.S. § 44-101.
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A Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club member looking for crystals.
Searching for Crystals
The Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club searches for nature’s treasures. By Ed Winbourne
WATER CLEAR QUARTZ crystals, with points on both ends, are a rarity sought by rockhounds, mystics, and just plain folks. Everyone enjoys the beauty of a naturally formed rock crystal, rockhounds enjoy the hunt for the perfect specimen, and mystics see healing powers in Mother Nature’s gift. The Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club has held monthly field trips for club members since its inception seven years ago. At the September membership meeting, the club’s interest had been piqued by a presentation on the Date Creek quartz, by Stan Celestian, a geology professor, and long time Arizona rockhound. He
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had been to the site many times over the years and described the geology of the area and showed us pictures of, and specimens of, some of the outstanding finds that he, and others, had made there. Our club set out from the Anthem Community Center parking lot at 8 a.m. on a warm Saturday in October, and drove 70 miles to the site, with a stop at the McDonald’s in Wickenburg to meet up with some members. Date Creek Road is approximately 25 miles north of Wickenburg, off of Route 93. On both sides of a gently sloping wash, on the north side of the road to Date Creek Ranch, is a deposit of crystals that continues to produce, despite
years of collectors combing over the site. Everyone brought rock hammers, collecting bags, or buckets, and bottles of water. A few energetic members brought shovels and screens. The slopes of the wash bare the signs of long-time collecting with holes, some wide and deep, and others just shallow scars on the Earth, everywhere. Almost immediately after the club arrived, upon exiting his vehicle, club member Bill Smardo found a 2-inch long by 1 ½- inch wide crystal with a nicely terminated point on one end. That got everyone’s attention, and soon all 15 attendees were looking down at the ground, and spreading out over the wash and adjacent hillside. A few set up to dig dirt and screen it, looking for bigger treasures hidden in the ground. Everyone else set out to search the ground. Areas of the hillsides were littered with broken crystals lying in the open having been discarded by, or overlooked, by earlier hunters. After a few hours we all took a break. Some members elected to stay and continue the search, some headed back to Anthem with a stop in Wickenburg for lunch, and a few set out on the back roads to Yarnell and Prescott. Everyone had a great time and crystals to show for their efforts. If you would like to join in on the adventures, the Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except for July and August) at the Anthem Civic Building. Our meetings are open to the public. We have a guest speaker each month to deepen our understanding of the Earth we live on. Our January 2017 speaker was Wayne Walker, a geologist from Missouri visiting the Phoenix area. He gave a presentation on the formation and mining of the lead deposits in southwestern Missouri and brought with him some magnificent specimens from the area. We’ll be holding our Fourth Annual Rock and Gem Show at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem on the 25th and 26th of March. Proceeds from our show go toward funding a scholarship at Boulder Creek High, as well as to our plan to build a lapidary shop in Anthem. If you want to go on one of our monthly field trips you have to be a member of the club. Membership is $20 for individuals and $25 for families. You can sign up at the field trip, or at our membership meetings, or by contacting me, Ed Winbourne at ewinbourne@gmail.com, or call (978) 460-1528. MARCH 2017
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By Michelle Talsma Everson Photos by CMQ Photos LLC and Evarardo Keeme Photography LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR Cindy Quinn absolutely loves what she does for a living. With a past career in information technology, Cindy is now the lead photographer and co-owner, along with her husband Martin, of CMQ Photos LLC. She views photography as a way to preserve memories and irreplaceable moments in time. “Martin and I both worked in IT, well he still does, but we met through our love of landscape photography,” Cindy says. “We moved to the Phoenix area because we loved the landscape here.” While photography was always a hobby for Cindy, it was an unexpected family tragedy that pushed her to pursue her passion fulltime and switch the focus from landscapes to people. “In 2011 I began to pursue the portrait photography because we lost our oldest son at the young age of 25 in a freak accident,” she says. “All I have left of him is photos. I would sit and look at pictures of him for hours. I realized that we
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Chris and Christy Lopez with their sons, Jayden and Evan.
CHRISTY LOPEZ HELPS AREA CHILDREN REACH THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL. By Kristin Caliendo Photos by Shannon Fisher Photography
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f you build it, they (he) will come,” inspired Kevin Costner’s character in Field of Dreams and the same can be said for one longtime resident of 85086. Just days before opening the doors to North Valley Pediatric Therapy, owner Christy Lopez’s clinic’s website server crashed from massive traffic after a single Facebook post went viral throughout the 85086 community. “It was an amazing problem to have,” recalls Christy about the days leading up to the January opening of her pediatric-centered clinic. An occupational therapist, it pained Christy to see the community go so underserved from a pediatric therapy standpoint. Until she opened North Valley Pediatric Therapy, it was common for parents to drive 45 minutes to other areas of town to get services that their children so desperately needed. “My husband and I have always had a soft spot for the kids who have special needs. They just need a little extra help so they can play with their peers,” says Christy. Originally from Reno, Nevada, Christy met her husband Chris while pursuing her undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada Reno. After graduation they moved to Phoenix so that she could acquire her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2002. One of the earliest Tramonto residents, Christy has dedicated 15 years of her career to serving special needs children in schools, clinics, and in-home care in the community. “With her tender touch and amazing skills, I have seen firsthand the response and tears from the parents,” says Chris. Christy’s heart has always been drawn to children. Early on in her profession, she aspired to have her own practice, but with the demands of starting and raising her own family, it wasn’t in the cards until much later on in her career. “We were one of the first homeowners in the Tramonto community, our house was the first one on the street and we had to wait until there was water to move in…Albertson’s, Kohl’s, Home Depot…those didn’t exist,” says Christy. “It’s been amazing to watch the community grow because I do feel like we were some of the original homeowners in the area.” The Lopez’s two sons were born and raised in the family’s Tramonto home where they lived for 12 years before moving to Desert Hills just recently. Christy fondly recalls what it was like living in
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“With her tender touch and amazing skills, I have seen firsthand the response and tears from the parents.” —CHRIS LOPEZ
Tramonto, “We had the kind of neighbors where you would just pass the kids over the fence and they were always at your home.” Not much has changed since moving to Desert Hills other than, “having more space for our toys; we love the outdoors, going camping with our trailer and our two Labrador Retrievers have a much larger yard to run and play,” says Christy. The boys still go to school at Sunset Ridge Elementary, they have the same friends, and Christy continues to be active in the PTA and involved in the Tramonto community. After a year of meticulous planning, Christy made her aspiration to open a pediatric therapy practice in the North Valley a reality. “We had a list of kids forming before we even opened our doors. We get calls all day long, we have people just stopping by to check out the clinic,” she says. “For the community of people who have children with special needs, to them, the clinic is a Godsend because they have been going without services or driving a really long way to get the services their kids need.” The clinic’s been so well received, they haven’t had much spare time to get in front
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of the doctors in the community. A message Christy’s eager to share with the medical community is, “you don’t have to send kids clear across town anymore, we are right here.” North Valley Pediatric Therapy serves children with all types of special needs, disabilities, and developmental delays ranging in age from babies right out of the NICU to 21 years of age. The practice offers a full range of therapy services including speech, occupational, physical, feeding, and sensory integration therapies, along with group classes and education and training. “We also need to let the other parts of the community know that we are available in the community and what we do; parents can often have in the back of their minds that their child might be struggling, but they don’t know where to turn. People might not even know what OT is,” says Christy, who further explains that she and her qualified team of therapists are there to listen to parent’s concerns and perform an evaluation, if that’s something the parents would like to discuss. “It’s a family dynamic, we not only treat the children, but the family. It can be a foreign world when a parent learns that their child has special needs and we help them navigate this new world. With the therapies the clinic provides, community support groups, and social media, Christy is optimistic that kids in the community will thrive and those who have been underserved won’t fall through the cracks anymore. Local schools such as North Valley Christian Academy have reached out to Christy with talks of partnering together to train and educate staff, which is yet another way she plans to support the community as her practice grows. Opening a practice comes with its fair set of challenges, as Christy could tell you. “Working full time, planning the logistics such as location, renovation, and insurance contracts was hard while juggling being a mom and being there for my kids and making sure they got to soccer on time and still being able to drop them off at school,” she says. This undertaking was a bit of a family affair, Christy explains. In many ways her family all played a part in the success. “My husband took on chores at home, helped get the kids (Jayden and Evan) where they needed to go, helps at the clinic on weekends, he cleans. He and the boys built a lot of the things in the clinic. They built the suspension equipment; they built a rock wall,” she details. Her sons’ artwork hangs proudly in the hallway as a tribute to their support and understanding of the time commitment and energy it took away from things they wanted to do, like go camping. As a family they spent the whole winter break in the clinic, setting it up so that it would open on time. “They didn’t complain. They actually enjoyed it; I think it made them feel good to help,” says Christy. Watching the community grow around her, opening the clinic and serving families is her way of giving back to the community she and her own family have considered home for so long.
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Color Me Retro
The latest trends in home decorating take cues from the 1960s. By Shelley Sakala
PREPARE YOURSELVES, time travel is here. And our first stop is 1960s America. It was the era of chain smoking, the moon landing, and the three-martini lunch. Dad had his pipe and slippers, while mom was a real, live Suzy Homemaker. But, as the years progressed, martinis were replaced by green tea (at work, anyway). Cigarette smokers were chased into the shadows. Stay-at-home dads became a thing. And mom traded in her apron for a corner office and a 401K. But for all the changes we’ve seen over the past 50 years, some things from the 1960s are back again. Protests dominate the news. Apparently we’re enemies with Russia, again. And those kitchen colors we all laughed about while watching Mad Men are making a comeback. You can decide for yourself which of these three resurgent trends is the
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most frightening. Because we’ve had enough political discourse to last us awhile, I’m going to focus on the retro kitchen colors. We’ve seen hints of this lately with Kitchen Aid appliances. Their iconic mixer has been showing up on countertops in shades like Pistachio and Aqua Sky. And once we cracked open the door to the past, it was just a matter of time before our hipster-nostalgic culture kicked down that door and demanded a full color palette revival. At last count, there were 63 different colors available from Kitchen Aid. For those who are truly committed to channeling their inner Don Draper, Viking Appliances makes high-end ovens and refrigerators in colors that would make Betty Crocker swoon, including Burgundy, Sea Glass, and Lemonade. Add some lime green vinyl flooring, and it’s 1967 all over again!
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Another travel craft can be done using a small case to make a play area for small toys. We had a little suitcase, so we cut and taped some construction paper to mimic water on the inside since we had ocean themed plastic toys. You could use scrapbook paper or other types of scenes, depending on what toys you will be putting in there. Some ideas are a jungle, racecar track, or the beach. We taped the construction paper to ours since we want to still use the suitcase for other things, but yours could be glued in. If you don’t have a mini suitcase, you can use a pencil box or even a shoebox. After the background is attached, you can add details or keep it simple. This is an easy and fun craft to store the animal or car toys in the case and open when ready to play.
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The last craft is made using model magic, which is an air-dry clay that is non-toxic. We always have this on hand for when we need a quick and simple craft. For traveling, it’s great since it can be made into many things before you set out the clay to air dry for 24 hours. We had extra scrapbook paper, which made a perfect backdrop for the creatures we created to live there. The kids had fun using the googly eyes and pipe cleaners to create with. You could use beads, sticks, shells, or anything else you have at your house to make your own fun creations at home or on the road.
I hope your spring is full of crafting, and maybe some travel—if you get the chance! *Note: All of these crafts have small parts and children should not be using them unattended since they can pose a choking hazard. MARCH 2017
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Property Envy Cave Creek Museum’s Home and Garden Tour features four stunning residences. By Sue Kern-Fleischer
MARK YOUR calendar for Sun., March 12 to attend Cave Creek Museum’s Home and Garden Tour. The popular event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and serves as one of the museum’s biggest fund-raising events. This year’s tour features four unique homes that range from Western traditional to modern.
Binkovitz Residence This unique, mid-century modern home boasts spectacular views of the surrounding desert and mountains from its location atop a hill above Rancho Mañana. The modest home, which is owned by Dr. Larry and Jean Binkovitz, uses a creative design to maximize its 1,660 square feet of living space. Functional, built-in bedroom furniture, floor to ceiling windows, and an expansive deck give the home a feeling of space that belies its size. The weathered corten steel exterior blends into the earthy browns and tans of the surrounding desert, and a cantilevered design will intrigue architecture enthusiasts and novices alike.
Hamline Residence One of the original five homes built in Carefree, this historical home was designed by renowned Carefree architect Gerry Jones. He has designed more than 300 mountain residences in Arizona. Many are among the most sought after luxury custom homes in the state. In 2006, the home was remodeled and sided with chemically rusted steel. The new look gives the home a more contemporary, industrial feel that is continued throughout the interior. Rustic modern architectural details, including massive doors, floor to ceiling windows and wood beamed ceilings, create a visually interesting yet comfortable atmosphere. Standing at the back of the house, one can see all the way through to the view on the other side of the home.
Spurgin Residence This beautiful and sprawling 4,424-square-foot home was designed to house the owners’ extensive fine art collection. The attention to architectural detail and interior décor highlight the incredible artwork throughout the residence. Built in 2005, the home has numerous patios that provide incredible views of Four Peaks, Weavers Needle, and even the Fountain Hills fountain. The guesthouse patio overlooks the Hohokam archaeological site. The museum will conduct a Kitchen and Garden Boutique at this tour stop, where guests can purchase homemade baked goods, small cooking and gardening accessories, plants, and crafts. All proceeds from the Kitchen and Garden Boutique benefit Cave Creek Museum.
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Dickens Residence Reminiscent of an Italian Villa, this recently renovated residence belongs to awardwinning artist, Lucy Dickens and her husband Richard. The ceilings add a unique charm to this home, with a beamed ceiling in the massive great room and a brick ceiling in the kitchen that add to the European ambience throughout. The bathrooms feature antique chests repurposed as sink cabinets. A resort-like backyard offers views of massive boulders. From the second floor patio, one can see Phoenix city lights in the evening. Lucy’s studio will also be open during the tour for those interested in seeing her paintings and workspace. A self-guided tour, the event provides the flexibility to choose the order of which properties you visit. The museum will provide a pamphlet that serves as your ticket and includes the history and a detailed description of each home. On-site docents will point out additional aspects of each home. Once you have your admission pamphlet, you can start the tour at any of the featured locations. Tickets may be purchased online at cavecreekmuseum.org, at the museum, located at 6140 Skyline Dr., or with credit card by phone. The museum also will open early at 8 a.m. on Sun., March 12 to sell tickets. Tickets will not be available at the homes. Tickets cost $35 per person through 5 p.m. Mon., March 6. After that, tickets cost $40 per person. No pets, food or beverages, or photography will be allowed within the homes and no children under the age of 12 will be admitted. Please note that some of the homes are on uneven terrain and may not be handicap accessible. For information, call (480) 488-2764 or visit cavecreekmuseum.org. MARCH 2017
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Local pharmacists talk about the bodily effects of alcohol. By Martin Faridian and Tara Storjohann
QUESTION: What happens when I drink alcohol? ANSWER:When you drink alcohol, it’s absorbed in the stomach and distributed to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. One of the first things you’ll notice is a slight euphoria or buzz. This is because alcohol is a very small molecule that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier in the central nervous system. Therefore, alcohol can affect your body from head to toe, even causing birth defects for pregnant women. As the blood-alcohol content (BAC) rises, the effects on the body intensify, especially in the pre-frontal cortex. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain affected by alcohol that reduces energy levels and calms the body. Your speech begins to slur, reflexes are slower, decision making becomes impaired, balance becomes harder to maintain, and eventually you blackout because the alcohol temporarily prevents your brain from making memories. This is why it’s especially important to utilize a designated driver if you plan on drinking. At very high levels, alcohol becomes fatal because it disrupts the medulla, the portion of the brain that regulates breathing. Alcohol also affects other parts of your body like the intestinal tract, kidneys, and pancreas. Alcohol can damage the lining of the stomach and esophagus, leading to diarrhea, inflammation of the stomach lining, acid reflux, and ulcers. Excessive alcohol use can cause the pancreas to become inflamed and produce toxic chemicals. The pancreas is responsible for insulin release and when it is damaged, the risk of high and low blood sugar increases. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2) enzymes. Genetic factors determine the amount of ADH and ALDH2 enzymes. Those with fewer enzymes are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol such as facial flushing, headache, and loss of balance. After the body metabolizes alcohol, the kidneys excrete it. Alcohol is a diuretic, which can cause more
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frequent urination and dehydration. Question: What can help with a hangover? ANSWER: A hangover is a result of many factors. It can affect each person differently due to body weight, rate of drinking, and genetic composition. Common symptoms include dizziness, headache, irritability, fatigue, and upset stomach. In addition to the physical symptoms, some people experience elevated levels of anxiety, shame, embarrassment, and depression. Alcohol is a toxin, and a hangover is the body’s way of recovering. The most pronounced effect is dehydration. While pain relievers can be used to treat certain symptoms of a hangover (e.g., headache and pain), they should be used with extreme caution. Pain relievers containing acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be metabolized into a toxic compound if there is alcohol in your system. Pain relievers containing ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers if there is alcohol in your system. Coffee may make you feel more awake and alert but it causes dehydration, which may worsen your symptoms. Rest helps the body recover naturally. Hydration with electrolyte fluids such as Pedialyte can help restore your body’s
supply of vitamins and minerals. Eating bland food in the BRAT diet (bread, rice, applesauce, and toast) can help ease upset stomach and provide nourishment for the body. Rest, hydration, and adequate food and vitamin intake before drinking can also lessen the effects of a hangover the next day. Question: I’ve heard alcohol has health benefits? ANSWER: Drinking in moderation has shown to decrease bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. One drink per day for females and two drinks per day for males was the maximum dose correlated with positive health benefits. Red wine, in particular, contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that helps decrease plaque formation in the blood vessels. The diagram below features the equivalence of “one
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