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Important Questions To Ask When Considering Cataract Surgery In Delaware A

cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye, part of the normal aging process. Typical symptoms include blurry vision, glare, and loss of color and contrast. Causes include aging, smoking, diabetes, UV By light, and certain Jeffrey B. Minkovitz, M.D. medications. The only definitive treatment is removal and replacement with an intraocular lens, though changing spectacles may help early cataracts. Once a patient becomes symptomatic, there are several important questions to ask when considering surgery,

IS SURGERY NECESSARY? The existence of a cataract does not always require surgery. Only the affected individual can decide when vision loss warrants surgery. With modern cataract surgery, not only is restoring vision possible, but oftentimes vision is improved to levels better than before the cataract. The surgeon can help determine whether vision loss is due to cataract, or to another condition (such as macular degeneration or glaucoma). Certain conditions require prompt treatment to avoid irreversible damage, and therefore a thorough, timely evaluation is important. Fortunately, cataracts usually require surgery only when vision loss interferes with activities: when patients can no longer perform necessary or enjoyable tasks. Occasionally, surgery may be “necessary” because vision loss makes certain activities dangerous, such as driving a car.

WHICH SURGEON? Important factors to consider are the surgeon’s training, experience and continuing education. Is she or he board certified and fellowship trained? Also, it is important to have available the latest advances in surgical techniques and options. The surgeon should be the one to examine and make the determination of which procedure is best, and then to have a thoughtful and thorough conversation with the patient explaining indications, options, and “informed consent.”

OPTONS FOR SURGERY: Once surgery has been elected, the next decision is the type of lens implant. Aspheric lenses

may give sharper vision, but they are not suitable for everyone. Advanced Technology intraocular lenses, which can further help reduce the need for glasses, include Toric lenses, which correct astigmatism, and multifocal and accommodating lenses, which may enable patients to see far away as well as near. Each has unique advantages and disadvantages. A surgeon experienced in each can help patients decide which is most appropriate. Finally, laser assisted cataract surgery is now available, and offers a greater level of precision and further options to correct astigmatism. Surgical technique is critical, and experience in refractive surgery (including laser vision correction) is beneficial. Only after careful consultation (including a thorough examination and a thoughtful discussion) with an experienced surgeon should surgery be elected.

WHERE TO HAVE SURGERY Cataract surgery is now most often performed in ambulatory surgery centers. Ideally, these are specialized, sterile facilities licensed by the state and accredited by recognized organizations such as The Joint Commission or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Having anesthesiology available, whether or not sedation is needed, provides a safer environment. Anesthesia is typically topical (no needles), with IV sedation available to make the experience pleasant and comfortable Under the right circumstances, the results of modern cataract surgery are brilliant.

this procedure to Delawareans since FDA approval in 1996, before Delaware had its own laser. These early pioneering individuals travelled to Wilmer Institute with Dr. Minkovitz, where he maintained his teaching and clinical appointment. In addition to introducing laser vision correction to Delaware, he also introduced NearVision CK to eliminate reading glasses, DSAEK (a newer, less invasive type of corneal transplant) and most recently the newest advance: laser assisted cataract surgery. Dr. Minkovitz is a co-founder of the Center for Advanced Surgical Arts and serves on its medical advisory board. He is also on active staff at Christiana Care. While on staff of Wilmer at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Minkovitz received the Outstanding Teacher award. He was also named Top Doc in ophthalmology by Delaware Today Magazine six consecutive years, and has been an invited instructor at American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meetings.

For further information or to schedule an appointment please call 302-656-2020 extension 1.

Jeffrey Minkovitz, MD is an ophthalmologist with Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Minkovitz specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, and is one of only a few Delaware surgeons specially trained in corneal transplantation. He completed a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the renowned Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins. Previously, he graduated magna cum-laude from Harvard, earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts, completed internship at Harvard’s Mt. Auburn Hospital, and served his ophthalmology residency at Washington University. Dr. Minkovitz participated in the early research on Excimer Laser refractive surgery, and has offered

Best surgeon ever! Dr. Jeffrey has the greatest staff, from the receptionist to the surgical nurses. Wonderful results. ~ Judge R.

Dr. Minkovitz is a wonderful doctor, and I love his staff who are friendly and always helpful in explaining things so I can understand. ~ PJS 2

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Considering Cataract Surgery.......................2 Got Hemorrhoids?.........................................5 Sky Phillips Gets A Makeover........................6 The Tooth Fairy (Del. Edition)........................6 Laser Periodontal Therapy!...........................7 Need For Blood.............................................8 Imaging The Shoulder...................................9 Gift Of Mother’s Milk....................................10 Helping Delaware Hear Better......................11 Great Listening (Del. Edition)......................11 Smartlipo TriplexTM....................................12 Vein Back To Basics....................................12 Sculptra® A Natural Collagen Stimulator......13 For Facial Wrinkles......................................13 Tattoo Regret?...........................................14 Laser Nail Fungus Treatment......................14 TMD- The Great Impostor...........................15 Macular Pucker............................................16 The Silent Killer...........................................17 Be Balanced................................................18 Wireless Technology...................................19 The DNA Diet..............................................20 Lymphedema & Cellulitis?...........................21 Invest In Yourself.........................................22 Getting In Synch This Winter.......................23 New Year. New You.....................................24 Make A Commitment...................................25 Winning Against Germs, Bacteria................26

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Will You Be Bridal Chic?..............................32 Wedding Day Themes.................................33 Prevent The Diamond Blues..................34-35 Wedding Packages.....................................36 All You Need Is Love...................................36 Flawless First Impressions...........................37 Flower Girls & Communion.........................37 Enjoy The Freedom.....................................38 Brandywine Country Club............................39 Someone Else’s Hair...................................40 Royal Photography......................................41 A Non-limited Engagement…......................42 Discover Elegance.......................................71 A Jewel In The Country................................72

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Ask Yourself These Questions.....................44 Start The New Year In Style........................45 So Much More Than A Number...................46 The Skinny On Permanent Makeup….........47 Tired Of Acne?............................................48 Going On A Treasure Hunt.........................48

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Prepare For Assessment Tests....................49 Real-life Learning.........................................50 People Who Serve People..........................50 1-on-1 Private School..................................51

Come Visit Steel Magnolias.........................26 Painless Laser Hair Removal......................27

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A Happy & Healthy 2015.............................52 Support Small Business .............................53 Why Join Us?..............................................53 2014 Expo Wrap-Up....................................54 NAWBO Celebrates 40 Years......................55 Great Stuff...................................................56 Spring EXPO...............................................57

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Financial Side Of “I Do”...............................57 Handling Market Volatility............................58

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Picture Is Worth 1000 Words......................59 It’s Just A Sign.............................................60 Intention Into Action......................................61

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No Stinkin’ Pre-Nup.....................................62 Caregiver Becomes The Patient..................63 Awarded To Injured Victim...........................64

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Healthy Balsamic Vinegars..........................65 Buying Local Supports Community..............65 Elements Of Nutrition...................................66

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Water From Your Tap...................................67 Horizon Services (Del. Edition)....................67

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Choose Your Lifestyle..................................68 30 Years Volunteer Service.........................69 3

publisher’snote Dear Readers

We made it through another year, and I hope that your year was wonderful for you and your family. The year 2015 is a big year for me, because it is my fifteenth year as a publisher with the Women’s Journal. I never dreamed that when I started with the Women’s Journal that it would take me in the direction that it has. When I first met the owner’s of our National Licensing they told me that I was about to begin a life changing experience, and I can now say that I totally agree. They have been 15 of the best years of my life, and even though it has been very hard work at times it has also been very fulfilling, and has given me the ability to do things that I never dreamed I would be able to do. So to all my contributors that have been with me for a majority of that time I hope that the relationship has been a great one for you as well. I also want you to know that I could never have done it without each and every one of you, and that I am very grateful for the help along the way.

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This issue we also want to bring recognition to the fact that February is Heart awareness month, and with that comes the reminder that women need to take heed of the article that Dr. Kevin Copeland has provided. Coming from a family with a large history of heart disease I am always aware of the importance of taking caution in how I treat my heart and myself. I lost my mother when I was just 20 years old, and have since lost 2 of my siblings to heart failure. So take care of your heart and learn the many factors that can cause a heart attack or stroke. This is also our issue to bring your mind to love and marriage, and all the wonderful vendors that we have within our publication that can help you have the wedding of your dreams. Thanks to all our wonderful contributors for your support of the County Women’s Journal, I hope that the holidays were a wonderful time for everyone and that 2015 is going to be the best year yet. The County Women’s Journal is available in medical buildings, hospitals, doctors’ offices, recreation centers, libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, hair salons, supermarkets, thousands of homes and many other local businesses. Can’t put your hands on a copy? Just call us so we can help. - Thank You, Pamela Rizzo, Publisher

On The Cover... I would like to extend a special thank you to the Delaware Art Museum for graciously allowing us to have our photo shoot for this issue at their wonderful property. We could not have asked for a more beautiful location, and the staff at the Delaware Art Museum was wonderful to work with. If you are considering different properties for your wedding or reception I would highly recommend this one, especially for an outdoor wedding. The sculpture garden would be a wonderful location for photos. Unfortunately, the weather was quite wet for our photo shoot thus, the shoot had to be done completely inside. As always we were blessed with beautiful models, and for this issue not one, but three lovely Brides. Holly Ann Mays honored us as the model for our gown provided by Bridal Chic Boutique. Holly is represented by MMA/Model Management Agency. Our second model is the lovely Dr. Arianne Missimer, owner of Core Fitness Studio in Wilmington. Arianne is modeling a vintage look gown provided by Lady’s Image. Our third beautiful bride is Corey Grabowski, of the Jewelry Exchange of Delaware. Corey is modeling a gown that was custom made for her by Terry Richards. As you can see we have given you three totally different options to consider as a wedding dress choice, yet all are very beautiful in their very own unique way. And last but not least our charming young flower girl wearing a vintage looking ballerina length gown provided by Hansel and Gretel Children’s Boutique on Rt. 202 North. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of the following for their hard work: Makeup artistry and hair was provided compliments of J. Christian Hair Salon and his staff- an award winning, upscale salon located at 7465 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. For more information or to book your wedding hair and makeup you can contact the salon at 302-3252306. I think you will agree they did a beautiful job. Roy McDowell of Royal Photography provided all photography work. Royal Photography is located at 3646 Silverside Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810. Roy is lots of fun to work with, and always manages to put our participants at ease. For more information call 302-478-1809. Without all of these wonderful people none of our photo shoots would be possible. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Check out our bridal shoot profiles on Pages 28-31.

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Slighted By The Tooth Fairy A

bout 20% of people don’t get the standard issue of 32 permanent teeth!!! The third most common teeth to be congenitally missing are lateral incisors. Lateral incisors are the teeth to the right and left of the two center teeth. These are by far the most challenging to replace and the focus of this article. The lateral incisors normally erupt at about six years old. Since going through childhood without these teeth has an impact on selfesteem and speech development, we usually provide temporary tooth replacement by placing a plastic tooth on the orthodontic archwire or on a removable retainer. Unfortunately decisions for definite tooth replacement, after growth is complete, must be planned at an early age, usually 8 – 10 years. The dentist, orthodontist and the family need to consider the risk/benefits of the long – range solutions using statistical data, genetics, and clinical judgment. No one can 100% predict the growth pattern of any individual patient. Most dentists agree that the most ideal treatment keeps the natural teeth in the position for which they were designed and replaces the missing lateral incisor(s). While it is possible to close the space left by the missing lateral incisors by orthodontically moving all the permanent teeth forward, it is a compromise. The canine, eye tooth, is moved into the position

next to the central tooth where the lateral incisor should be. The problem is that the shape of the canine tooth and root of the canine is nothing like that of the delicate lateral incisor. The canine can be reshaped and restored to look fairly good but the bulky root remains. More importantly we have lost the function for which the beefy canine was designed. The canine root is important for mouth shape and support of the corner of the mouth. The canine in its proper location guides the jaw in side to side movement, protecting back teeth from unfavorable forces which can contribute a host of pathologic events. The premolar tooth which has been orthodontically moved into the canine position has one or two delicate spindly roots. These roots are not nearly as resistant to functional demands as the canine.

development is complete. The most ideal tooth replacement today is the dental implant. Implants are little more than artificial roots placed into the bone upon which a tooth is built. The implant looks and feels very much like a natural tooth. It preserves the bone and permits all other teeth to function as they were designed. The problem is that maintenance of the orthodontic result is imperative as previously discussed. Even

when maintenance is perfect, there may be unpredicted growth patterns or insufficient bone to place an implant without additional preparation of the site. Obviously there are many considerations when treatment planning for a young person who is missing a lateral incisor. Finances, temperament/cooperation of the patient, genetics all play a role. The tooth Fairy’s slight creates quite a challenge.

Closing the space by orthodontic repositioning is not without its benefits. Permanent tooth replacement is available at an early age, when orthodontic treatment is complete. This eliminates the obligation to maintain the space and precise root position of teeth next to the space for the years between orthodontics and permanent tooth replacement, when growth is complete. The repositioned canine tooth can be modified slightly immediately following orthodontics but definitive restoration of the tooth is best completed when mouth growth and

Anna C. Giacalone, DMD, MAGD

Master of the Academy of General Dentistry

Education: • BS. Biology Chestnut Hill College • DMD. University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Certificate and Internship: Comprehensive Orthodontic Institute • Certificate: prestigious Dawson Academy of Advanced Study

Awards: • Pennsylvania Dental Association Award for Excellence during the four years of dental school • Top Cosmetic Dentist Main Line 2007, 2011-2014 (chosen by peers) • Top Dentist in Delaware Valley, 2008; Delaware Valley Consumer Checkbook (chosen by patients) • America’s Top Dentists 2010 - 2014 Consumer Research Counsel • Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry 2013 To learn more visit her web site: www.giacalonedmd.com 6

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Laser Periodontal Therapy!

By Dr. Bradford Klassman

here is a Laser way to treat severe gum disease without cutting or stitches. Since 2010 Dr Bradford Klassman, owner and operator of Delaware Periodontics, has been using the LANAP Protocol to treat patients with severe Periodontitis. “As a Board Certified Periodontist, I am always striving to provide my patients with treatment options that will be safe, effective, and minimally invasive, in order to help them get back to their lives faster. I can now treat patients in my office with highly effective, well established and scientifically proven procedures. By reducing post-operative pain, number of sessions required, and the recovery time, LANAP eliminates many of the reasons that so many patients hesitate to seek treatment for periodontal disease and helps me ensure that my patients get the best possible dental care.” Gum Disease is one of the most common medical infections in the United States. 50% of the population has it but less than 3% get treatment In the initial stages of the disease, gums can be red, swollen and bleed easily. Some patients have no symptoms at all. As disease worsens, gums and bone that support the teeth become seriously damaged and the teeth become loose, fall out, or have to be removed. Recent evidence also shows a major link of untreated gum disease to many medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pre-term and low birth weight babies. Previous treatments for Periodontal disease required multiple visits of specialized cleanings called scalings to control inflammation and then surgeries to peel back the gums to get access www.TheWomensJournal.com

wrong with my gums and teeth, but kept putting off getting the work completed, what an error on my part. Gums feel great, and teeth look much better, and none of the horrible pain that I expected.” Al R., Milton, DE.

to finish cleaning, reshape bone, place bone grafts and then suture the tissue back in place. Although historically effective, this type of treatment is lengthy and in some patients produces significant discomfort. LANAP is less painful and less invasive. This Patent and FDA approved procedure is performed under local anesthesia. A tiny laser fiber (about the thickness of 3 human hairs) is inserted between the tooth and the gum. The laser selectively removes the diseased tissue without cutting away healthy tissue. The tooth roots are then cleaned of all plaque and tartar. The laser is then used to create a stable and firmProof fibrin ❑ 1st blood clot to seal the opening. This allows the body to heal naturally ❑ Revision #1 with a regeneration of the lost bone and gum attachment. A patient’s ❑ Revision #2 entire mouth is treated in either 1 or 2 sessions. ❑ Revision #3

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Periodontal treatment is covered by most dental insurance carriers. “The insurance codes used for LANAP are the same as the codes for traditional surgery. Since no preoperative treatment is needed, LANAP is more effective and less costly to patients”. This is truly a win-win. If you suffer from tender, red, swollen, or bleeding gums, call us today for an appointment to evaluate your condition. No Cut, No Stitch, No Fear!

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“Thank you for all your hard work to help complete my smile”. - Selma T., New Castle, Delaware “Everyone in Dr. Klassman’s office made me feel as if I were their only patient. Dr. Klassman explained every detail of my procedure, and he and his staff made me feel very comfortable. If you are considering treatment, consider Dr. Klassman.” - Janene, K. Newark, Delaware.

Laser Periodontal Therapy™, we can treat your moderate to severe gum disease and you can quickly return to your normal routine! There’s no incision (scalpel) and no stitches (sutures). You heal naturally with full retention of your gums. If you suffer from tender, red, swollen, or bleeding gums, call us today for an appointment to evaluate your condition.

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The Need For Blood Doesn’t Take A Break! slow down because people are focused on their busy schedules of shopping, get-togethers, family functions and good times. The need for blood, however, never takes a holiday break. Now that the holidays are over consider charitable giving all year-round— Blood Bank of Delmarva hopes that you consider giving one of the most personal and impactful gifts: the gift of life to people right here in our own community.

By Christine E. Serio External Communications Specialist Blood Bank of Delmarva

onathan of Elkton, MD has been a regular platelet donor for several years. It is something he has always believed is the right thing to do. In October 2011, the need for donors like himself truly hit home. Jonathan’s four-year-old son Gage was diagnosed with portal hypertension, a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by impaired blood flow to his liver. He ended up needing regular platelet transfusions prior to diagnostic and reparative procedures since his platelet counts were dangerously low and left him at risk for uncontrolled bleeding.

are saving lives and being a hero to someone right in our own community,” said Michael Waite, Director Marketing and Community Relations for BBD. “It is truly a special gift—the gift of life that makes all the difference.” Blood Bank of Delmarva services the Delmarva region with five permanent locations and more than 30 mobile sites—making it as

convenient as possible for people to give the gift of life. To become a lifesaving blood donor at Blood Bank of Delmarva, schedule an appointment at www. DelmarvaBlood.org or call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8. There is now an app too. It can be downloaded on iPhones and Androids to make it easier for mobile users to schedule appointments.

Platelets are needed for local patients battling various conditions including cancer or who are undergoing surgery. The automated process for giving platelets takes a couple of hours. The machine separates the blood into platelets and red blood cells, keeps the platelets and returns the red blood cells to the donor. Platelets only have a shelf life of five days, two of which are spent in testing, so the demand for the product is always high. Giving whole blood takes about an hour from start to finish including the review of materials, interview process, blood collection and time for cookies and juice in the canteen. One pint of blood can be used to help up to three people having surgery, battling serious illness or being treated for trauma.

“It was shocking that my own son would be a patient in need of platelets. You never think that your own child will need any type of transfusion,” says Jonathan. “It really made me think about the other children and adults who are able to live because of dedicated donors who give of themselves every day. You just never know when it is going to affect your life so deeply.”

In addition to whole blood, donors who meet the requirements can be twice as nice and save twice the lives by being a double red cell donor. The automated process takes a bit longer and donors give two pints of red cells instead of one. During the automated process, the double red cell donor receives their platelets and a saline solution so there is no loss of fluid volume. To be a double red cell donor, men must be at least 5’3” and 130 pounds and women at least 5’5” and 150 pounds.

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3T MRI Is The Best For Imaging The Shoulder you lose the use of your shoulder. This is why imaging with 3T MRI earlier is ALWAYS better.

By Dr. Philip Chao

octors continue to learn after they graduate. Dr. Chao worked with Mike Zlatkin who developed MRI imaging of the shoulder. A good radiologist makes a huge difference. The added detail we see using 3T MRI matters for imaging of the labrum. We had a 60 year old patient with shoulder pain and a negative x-ray. The routine x-ray is a very poor test for imaging the shoulder. It is always done but it misses almost EVERYTHING that might cause shoulder pain. The doctor wanted to inject steroid without MRI imaging. This is a mistake. If you use steroids without knowing if the patient has a tear – you may make matters worse. An MRI of the shoulder in all patients older than 50 is necessary because of the high incidence of rotator cuff tears and disease. Tears smaller than 1 cm can be repaired with an arthroscopic acromioplasty (day surgery). If you wait till the tear is larger it will often require extensive surgery. If the tear is retracted most surgeons will not operate and

radiation. CT scans use a lot of radiation. This x-ray radiation causes cancer. We strongly recommend you ASK your MRI facility how strong their MRI scanner is. Radiologist experience and training matters as well. Dr. Chao is both a neuroradiologist, musculoskeletal and body MRI doctor (double fellowship). Find out before deciding where to take the prescription your doctor gave you to get an MRI. (Remember, the doctor writes the prescription, the patient decides where to fill it.). Contrast MRIs are particularly good for finding tumors, infection and inflammation. It does this without radiation and the contrast used in MR (which is neither iodine, nor shellfish-based) is much safer. And, even within the group of five or six MR contrasts, we use only the safest—Multihance, Prohance and Eovist. www.safecontrast.com

3T MRI scanners had more detail and are used for most sports teams. It costs the same as the slower inferior 1.5T MRI which most doctors think is adequate. At 1.5T the scanner cannot see a labral tear without an expensive and painful procedure called an MR arthrogram. At 3T we can see the tears without any contrast. So we save up to 1000 dollars with our extra detail. If there is any question we can use IV contrast and see the labral tear of your hip or shoulder joint or knee without an invasive procedure. This is called an indirect arthrogram. Our OPEN MRI scanner is the widest and most spacious, and least claustrophobic MRI in the world. We also offer IV sedation ($50) in case you can’t tolerate the study. BLADE software actually compensates for movement (of your shoulder or hip) and allows us to get clearer pictures. Most doctors don’t know this can make the difference in seeing a tear. Some patients who come to our OPEN MRI have been to 4 other scanners before finding out that ours is the only one that they can fit into.

MRI Consultants remains committed to providing the very best imaging and patient care possible. Also, given the complications of medical insurance, our office has an Out-of-Pocket price of $500 and $700 with contrast. Publisher’s Testimonal On Dr. Chao And 3T MRI If you are one of the many people who are troubled with major shoulder pain as I have been for the last several years then take my personal advice. I have been to several orthopaedic surgeons in the past few years,and they all take ex-rays or cat scans. THIS DOES NOT TELL YOU THE SOFT TISSUE STORY. I finally went to Dr. Chao since no one was able to help me. In one hour I found out from Dr. Chao and his 3T MRI that I had 6 major problems with my shoulder. None of which showed up on an x-ray or CAT scan. Thank God I am now on my way to recovery dealing with the specific problems, not speculation. Do yourself a favor call Dr. Chao. 302-827-4251 and schedule a 3T MRI. - Publisher Sussex County Woman

We have had the ultimate 32channel 3T MRI scanner for two years in Lewes and a 8-channel 3T scanner in Newark for 8 years. Still most physicians do not know of the difference and the need for higher resolution and contrast. I only ask that people (or doctors) call and ask me why 3T MRI is better. We have the most experience at 3T. MRI is constantly improving. MRI does not expose patients to

About Dr. Chao Dr. Philip Chao graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University and was Scholar of the House. He continued his studies at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, receiving

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his medical degree in 1983. After a transitional internship year at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, Dr. Chao did his residency in Radiology at Brooklyn’s SUNY Health Science Center (1984-1987), where he became Chief Resident. He stayed on to complete a fellowship in Neuroradiology (1987-1988). Dr. Chao has been interested in MRI technology since its very beginning – the first MRI scan took place in 1981 while he was pursuing his medical studies. The University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. Chao was both a Body MRI Fellow (1988-1990) and a Neuroradiology Fellow (1989-1990), was at the heart of the development of this technology and Dr. Chao was able to work with pioneers in MRI on the first GE Signa 1.5T (tesla) scanner. His advanced research and specializations complete, Dr. Chao left the University of Pennsylvania for a position as Director of MRI in Wilmington, DE – a position he held for 14 years. Dr. Chao eventually left that position to create the best MRI Center in Delaware which uses the very latest technology: 3T MRI. While 3T (tesla) scanners have been used for scanning research patients since 2002, these advanced, more powerful MRI scanners only became available for clinical use in 2004. Dr. Chao worked hard to bring 3T technology to Delaware and in February 2007, MRI Consultants, LLC began operating the first 3T scanner in the State. 3T is the newest horizon for MRI.

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Sharing The Precious Gift Of Mother’s Milk absolutely devastating. Breast milk is best right? Not for George. It took me weeks to wean from pumping because my supply was so strong, and I had no idea what I would do with the almost eight gallons stored in our freezer.

By Jessica Apel, D.O.

s an obstetrician, I encourage moms to breastfeed their babies because mother’s milk is the best nutrition, but I also know that some moms, even with good intentions, may not be able to nurse their babies. Medications, certain illnesses, challenges that come with twins, and other obstacles may limit breast-feeding success. Mothers who are adopting a baby or having a child via surrogate also need access to breast milk. As a mother who has been lucky enough to nurse two babies, I understand how meaningful it is for moms to provide the perfect food to help their babies grow healthy and strong.

It look me a while to come to the decision to part with my breast milk. Initially my pediatrician suggested storing it and retrying when George was older and potentially could tolerate the milk. I had put so much effort into pumping and storing more than a 1,000 ounces of milk. To pour it down the drain would have broken my heart. Approximately six weeks after George’s initiation into soy based formula use, he was a happy and thriving baby. My husband and I decided we would not give him the breast milk again. Now, what were we going to do with all of the breast milk in our freezer?

banks throughout the United States and Canada. (You can learn more on the website https://www. hmbana.org. After some further research I decided to donate to the milk bank in Indiana, which serves the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Christiana Care Health System.

Guidelines for donating

Mothers who want to donate milk must be willing to commit to strict guidelines in order to ensure the milk is safe. Here’s a checklist: • The donor mom must be in good health. • She must have at least 100 ounces of milk to donate. • She must take a blood test to rule out diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis. (The milk bank pays for the test).

At this time, a patient of our practice had delivered her baby prematurely and for a variety of reason could not produce milk. One Saturday morning, she revealed they had signed up for the Milk Bank. A wave of relief flooded over me … why did I not consider donation before?

• Pass a drug-screening test. • Submit a form from your pediatrician reporting that your baby is in good health. Breast milk is absolutely the best food for babies. The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends breast milk exclusively, if possible, until six months of age. Mothers who find themselves in a similar situation to mine or are blessed with a bountiful supply can help other families in the best way, by donating.

To make an appointment with Jessica Apel, D.O., contact: Christiana Care Obstetrics and Gynecology at Greenville 3706 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 302-623-6320 161 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-361-1085

I quickly contacted the Human Milk Banking Association of America, a nonprofit organization that operates a network of milk

I felt very fortunate that I was able to nurse my daughter, Ella Mae. And when my son George was born, the experience was going to be even better in my mind. I was a seasoned breast feeder and had learned from my “mistakes” the first time.

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All went well for five months, and then George started developing problems. He was fussy, congested, had loose stools, some times screamed in pain, and had developed a rash that we couldn’t seem to figure out. After sifting through various causes over the course of several weeks, a trial of soybased formula resolved almost every issue within 4 days. The realization that my milk was causing my son to be sick was

• Submit proof of immunizations from your doctor.

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Great Listening Starts With Better Hearing Catherine M. Marino, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

enjoyment of music, to learn new skills. So, imagine the negative effects of hearing loss on our ability to listen.

Denise E. Stewart, M.S. Clinical Audiologist

Hearing Loss Affects Listening

By Barbara J. Madden, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

istening is one of the most important skills we have. Webster’s dictionary defines listening as ‘paying attention to sound; to hear something with thoughtful attention; to be alert to catch an expected sound’. So based on this definition, we know that listening requires conscious attention to speech and sounds. Whether it’s face-to-face in quiet, seated in a noisy restaurant or holding a telephone to the ear, being able to listen requires that we accurately receive and interpret spoken messages. It is not surprising then that great listening skills depend on being able to hear and differentiate sounds in speech and in our environment.

Listening is Not the Same as Hearing Our ears detect sound and alert us to things and people. Hearing is one of the five senses, the one that gives us the ability to perceive sound waves, some barely audible, others so loud they cause discomfort. But listening is so much more. Listening is how the brain analyzes and interprets the sounds and speech in our environment. Because hearing and listening are so complex, we must rely on verbal (speech and tone of voice) and non-verbal (gestures and facial expressions) information in order to interpret messages in more challenging listening environments. How well we listen has a major impact on the quality of our personal and professional relationships with others. We listen to obtain information, to understand directions, for www.TheWomensJournal.com

When hearing diminishes, whether suddenly or gradually, listening becomes more challenging. It is a struggle to understand conversation with family, friends and colleagues. We frequently ask people to repeat themselves and background noise makes speech very difficult to hear. As hearing loss progresses, many report that people seem to mumble, and speech is unclear; background noise is especially annoying; TV volume is turned up too loud; high-pitched sounds, such as birds chirping, bells and whistles are no longer audible.

Lisa C. Mackenzie, M.S. Clinical Audiologist

For more information or to schedule an evaluation or treatment, contact the Audiology Department at Riddle Hospital. Barbara J. Madden, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology/Director

Untreated Hearing Loss has Consequences Many facets of everyday life become increasingly more difficult when hearing loss occurs and no treatment is sought. People withdraw and become socially isolated. Quality of life diminishes noticeably, and there are physical issues such as tiredness or fatigue, headaches, vertigo and stress. There is now a scientific link between untreated hearing loss and dementia.

Improving Hearing and Listening

There are many pleasures associated with better hearing, and an audiologist can guide you to the best solution to meet your unique listening needs. An audiologist is a medical professional with advanced education and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. Hearing solutions today include discreet, sophisticated digital sound processors with features and benefits designed to improve quality of life and restore life’s simple pleasures.

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Better hearing leads to easier speech understanding, more comfort in background noise and in the end, great listening. Imagine reconnecting with family and friends, gaining a sense of control in noisy social situations, participating in family and group settings, having a more positive attitude and realizing an overall better physical health. Clearly, listening is a skill that we can all benefit from improving.

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Why Choose Smartlipo TriplexTM For Liposuction?

common complaint after liposuction is about the extra, loose, saggy skin, generally on the stomach, thighs or arms. This is more likely to occur when there is poor quality skin (e.g., stretch marks) or too much skin to begin with. Loose skin can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. However, unlike all other methods of Liposuction, Smartlipo TriplexTM is the only one that includes skin tightening. The tightening of the skin is done during the same procedure, after completing liquefaction of the fat by a specific laser beam. It heats the under-surface of the skin and causes it to shrink and to generate collagen.

SmartlipoTM Triplex is the only liposuction procedure that provides ALL of the following: • Non-surgical intervention • Is a comfortable procedure • Very minimal risk • Done under local anesthesia • One to two day recovery • Only minimally bruising • Permanent fat removal • Provides optimal body sculpting • Causes skin tightening

What the “Triplex” Stands For? There are three laser wavelengths unique to this system: • 1064nm laser minimizes bruising • 1320nm laser - causes skin tightening and thickening • 1440nm laser disrupts fat

Spider & Varicose Veins Back To Basics S

pider veins are red, purple fine lines that look like starburst clusters or web-like mazes, just beneath the skin. They measure between 0.5 - 1 millimeter in diameter. Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, bulging, often twisted ropelike veins that occur on the surface of the legs and thighs. Both, varicose and spider veins are a manifestation of reverse blood flow due to the failure of delicate valves that direct the blood towards the heart. In tiny veins this will result in spider veins, in larger veins it causes varicose veins. Spider veins are usually just a cosmetic concern, while varicose veins are often a medical problem. Duplex ultrasound examination is an essential tool for a precise diagnosis and the successful treatment of venous disease. The treatment of spider veins is determined by their size and includes a combination of : 1. Sclerotherapy 2. Ohmic or surface radio frequency (“Vein Gogh”) therapy 3. LHE (Light, Heat, Energy) laser treatment Treatment of the underlying feeding veins will significantly decrease the chance of developing

new spider veins. Treatment of varicose veins involves the obliteration of the “leaky” source by heat emitted from a fine laser fiber inserted through a needle, called Endo-luminal Laser Vein Ablation (ELVA). The treatment of varicose veins is usually medically indicated and will be covered by medical insurance. Spider vein treatment however, is considered cosmetic and will not be covered by medical insurance.

Testimonial My experience with Dr. Shapira and his staff at First State Vein and Laser Med-Spa was excellent. After one procedure I am pleased to see and feel a significant improvement in my leg. It is apparent that Dr. Shapira is a very talented physician. He takes the time to not only treat the problem, but also the time to find its’ cause and correct it. I would recommend him highly to anyone who suffers from 12

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Sculptra, A Natural Collagen Stimulator!

s we age, our face gradually looses collagen and fat. This plays a crucial role in the development of wrinkles, sagging, “crepey” skin and causes sunken areas in the temples, cheeks and the chin.

new collagen sufficient to achieve the desired facial contouring. Your age and the amount of fat that you have lost in your face are some determining factors of the number of treatments and the amount of product that you will need.

The solution has been the injection of dermal fillers such as Juvederm®, Restylane® or Radiesse®. These fillers are usually based on a key ingredient, Hyaluronic Acid (HA), which is directly injected into the problem areas to help plump them up. Sculptra®, however, is not only a filler per se; it works by stimulating the body to generate it’s own lost collagen.

Which to use, Traditional Dermal Fillers or Sculptra®?

Dermal fillers yield immediate results. Sculptra® takes a few months after treatment before the skin looks and feels thicker’ the hollows begin to fill-out and the wrinkles begin to disappear. Most patients will need two or three treatments with Sculptra® to stimulate

Dermal fillers are preferable if only a small amount of filler is needed or if the effect is required immediately. Sculptra® will be more appropriate for the treatment of larger areas or for the rejuvenation of the whole face and if gradual results are preferred. Sculptra® is more costly than HAbased dermal fillers. Sculptra®’s effects however, will last significantly longer, at least two years or more. Touch-up treatments of just one syringe or so will be required periodically to compensate for your normal collagen loss in order to maintain the results.

Botox® Or Dysport,® Not Only For Facial Wrinkles! B

otulinum Toxin (BTX) in the forms of Botox®, Dysport® or Xeomin® is known primarily for smoothing frown lines or crows feet wrinkles on the face. But over the years and after a long record of successfully addressing cosmetic concerns, it has become more common to treat non-cosmetic neuromuscularrelated conditions with Botulinum toxin, as well.

BTX has been approved by the FDA to treat several noncosmetic ailments, including: • • • • • •

Cervical Dystonia - a condition that causes painful uncontrolled neck muscle spasms Blepharospasm - abnormal eye twitching Hyperhidrosis - severe sweating in areas such as the underarms or hands Chronic Migraine Headaches Urine Incontinence due to an overactive bladder Strabismus – improperly aligned eyes, such as crossed eyes, eyes angled inward, upward, or downward

BTX has also been used extensively for ‘off-label’ treatments such as: • •

Bruxism - Jaw Clinching or Teeth Grinding Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome – inflammation of the joint in the mouth

Injection of Botulinum in these conditions can provide an effective, fast, inexpensive and safe relief of symptoms.

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Tattoo Regret? Try Pain-Free Laser Tattoo Removal Making A Tattoo Is An Art; Removing It Is A Science.

attoo removal requires a laser to penetrate into the deeper layer of the skin while leaving the top skin layer without significant damage. The laser beam breaks the ink into particles, which are then eliminated by the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own immune system. Laser tattoo removal can be simple, but it can also be complicated. An average tattoo removal requires between 8-12 sessions,

spaced six weeks apart, depending on the complexity of the task. Tattoo removal may be associated with significant discomfort, which often is the reason that people avoid removing them. At First State Vein and Laser Med-Spa, we can make it comfortable. We routinely apply a strong numbing cream on the site prior to

Nadiv Shapira MD, FACS, FACPh, Our Medical Director, Nadiv Shapira MD, FACS, FACPh, does all the injections and medical procedures at First State Vein & Laser Med-Spa and conducts in-depth intakes. Before founding the spa he practiced cardio-thoracic surgery at the Christiana Care Health System for almost 20 years. We are pleased to welcome Cassandra Harmon, a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist. Her passion and purpose define her work. With an intuitive sense of touch and great skill, Cassandra creates customized treatment plans that include many of her massage techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue, stretching/sport, reflexology, aromatherapy, and energy work.

treatment. If the treatment still makes a client feel uncomfortable, our physician will inject Novocain to the treated area which will numb it so the patient will feel no pain.

Laser Nail Fungus Treatment N

ail fungus, or onychomycosis, causes the nail to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edges. It occurs more often in toenails than in fingernails. In most cases, nail fungus is merely a cosmetic embarrassing problem, but it can also become painful. Trimming or topical medicine are usually ineffective and oral medications carry a risk of liver and renal damage. Recently, laser treatment offers a new alternative. The laser beam passes through the nail and vaporize the fungus underneath without damaging the surrounded nail or skin. Two or three treatments are usually needed and are pain-free! When nail fungus is associated with pain, the discomfort will resolve immediately after the first laser treatment. The visual results of laser nail fungus treatment will not be immediately apparent. After treating the big toenail, for example, it may take 15 to 20 months to see the new healthy nail in place. Â Beside the obvious cosmetic reasons to take care of your nail fungus, it is medically indicated for people with diabetes and immune disorders. Deanna Stevenson, L.E. Paramedical Aesthetician is highly skilled in performing laser treatments, IPL, vascular treatments, skin rejuvenation and medical grade peels. She utilizes her 12 years of laser expertise for safe tattoo removal and the treatment of fungal nail removal. 14

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TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) – The Great Impostor A Case Study of TMD Disguised as Various Medical Conditions

By Dr. Grace Liu and Dr. Lewis Yu

aw pain is the most common symptom people associate with TMD. However, it is not the only one. Due to the joint’s close proximity to the brain and pathological mechanism, it induces a wide range of symptoms throughout the entire body. When these symptoms surface at locations other than the jaw joints, they tend to mimic other medical conditions that may share some common pathways. Because of this sharing of common pathways, the true etiology is often masked. These symptoms may be reduced to a tolerable state, but they will always return without treating the true cause of the problem. To appreciate the uniqueness of TMD, we need to have a basic understand of the anatomy. Our human skull made of several bone plates stitched together by sutures. This flexible design allows our head to absorb blunt force without damaging the brain. TMJ sits under the Temporal bone. Within and around this particular bone, there are several major nerves and muscles passing through. These nerves control a wide range of functions such as facial expression, hearing, swallowing processes and other involuntary muscle movements. As we open and close our mouth, TMJ normally just glides over temporal bone with the help of several major muscles. In a pathological situation, these muscles are often in spasm. The direct consequence is bracing of TMJ against the temporal bone. Compression of temporal bone would in turn compress the nerves nearby. A group of symptoms is the direct consequence of such compression. Below is a partial list of symptoms: Headaches Ear Congestion Vertigo (Dizziness)

Tinnitus (Ringing in Ears) Dysphasia (Difficulty Swallowing) Facial Pain Paresthesia of fingertips Thermal Sensitivity (Hot & Cold) Trigeminal Neuralgia Bells Palsy Nervousness/Insomnia Cervical Pain Individually, each of these symptoms listed in the above table does not show a clear connection to TMD. Patients present these symptoms to their medical doctors. Based on their medical training, the doctors see and treat these symptoms differently. The result is partial improvement at best since the true cause of the problem has not yet been addressed. As time goes by, the side effects produced by chronic use of medication may further mask the true origin of the problem or create other health issues. Although non- life threatening, quality of life would suffer from this chronic condition. CASE REPORT Heather is a young lady who came to our office for consultation regarding her chronic headaches. She had many headache episodes each week. The pain mostly comes from the left side of her face and around the eyes. In addition to chronic headaches, she also has hypothyroid condition. Her medical doctor diagnosed her headache as vestibular migraine. Medication given has proven successful in reducing the numbers of episodes. Clinically, Heather has sore chewing muscles. Her TMJ clicks and is sometimes painful. She admits to clenching. There is no other significant issue with her dentition and supporting tissue. Based on the size her upper front teeth, we estimated her teeth are over closed by 5 mm. This is a significant number in dental terms. Analysis of her major chewing muscles by scanning muscle fiber firing frequency shows a significant spasm. Notice the first four lines of the graph below. The left side of each line has three letters designated and a number. That number represents what normal muscle should read. One the right side of each line, the number listed is the actual reading.

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perspective to a problem could produce great results.

Before Treatment

3 months later

Impression: By definition, vestibular migraine is a kind of migraine that is preceded by vertigo (dizziness). Other symptoms may include: nausea, fainting, abnormal eye movement, hearing loss, weakness in arms and legs. The cause of the vestibular migraine is unclear. However, it is generally believed to be a neurological abnormality in the back of the brain. There are no drugs to treat vestibular migraine specifically. Patients are given drugs to treat vertigo and migraine separately. The most common age group is late teens /early 20’s. Heather certainly fits the profile of a vestibular migraine patient; however, the clinical picture changes once we add the TMJ clicking, over closing, clenching, and muscle spasm. The list of vestibular migraine symptoms is very similar to TMD symptoms. Over closing by 5mm could certainly compress the nerves to produce the symptoms. The question becomes which is the real etiology? Is it a neurological abnormality or TMD?

Treatment: We treated Heather based on the assumption of TMD. Using neuromuscular techniques, we constructed an oral appliance for her. The goal of this appliance is to decompress TMJ and relax the chewing muscles. Three months after she began to wear the orthotic, we took another look at her muscle spasms. Compare the first four lines to the pre-op graphs. We see a dramatic improvement even with in three months. Although there are other muscles with spasms that have not been resolved, this early result is still very remarkable. Subjectively, Heather is reporting fewer episodes of headaches and her sense of general well being is improving. This case is far from over. There are still issues that we may or may not be able to solve by TMD treatment alone. Ultimately, we suspect it would take the combined efforts of both the medical and dental teams to resolve Heather’s issues. This case does demonstrate how a fresh

Dr. Lewis Yu earned his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry in 1996. He received two years of advanced post-graduate oral surgery training in both the New York City Hospital System and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He continued his education through extensive hands-on training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Studies and the Pankey Institute. The Las Vegas Institute has provided Dr. Yu with advanced training in Neuromuscular Dentistry and Comprehensive Aesthetic Restorations. He had practiced in Philadelphia and Newark, DE before joining All About Smiles, P.A. He is a member of the Delaware State Dental Society, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Grace Liu has been practicing dentistry since 1996, having earned her degree from the New York University School of Dentistry. She continued her education through postgraduate studies at Columbia University, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Studies in Nevada and the Academy of Dentistry. She is also a member of the Delaware State Dental Society, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

All About Smiles, P.A. is conveniently located at 4543 Stoney Batter Road, Wilmington, DE 19808; 302/239-1641. Visit the website at www.allaboutsmilesde.com for directions, hours, and more services.

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Macular Pucker T

he following article is the first part of a three part series about macular diseases: Macular Pucker, Macular Hole and Macular Degeneration. These are 3 separate clinical diseases that all affect the macula but have different causes and different treatments. Patients commonly confuse the three diseases because they all affect the macula. This article will be about Macular Pucker.

Macular Pucker is a condition of the retina that can cause distortion and blurred central vision. Other names for this idiopathic disease include epiretinal membrane or pre-retinal membrane. The macula is the center part of the retina that allows one to read, drive, and recognize people’s faces. It controls the central vision. Even though the name of this disease is “macular pucker”, it not the same thing as “macular degeneration.” They are two completely separate diseases with different etiologies. Macular pucker is not as common as macular degeneration but it is not uncommon. It is more prevalent in patients as they age, but can also be found in younger patients. Many times the disease is idiopathic (don’t know why one gets it) but sometimes it can be related to trauma, eye inflammation, and sometimes diabetes. Patients may have a macular pucker and not even be aware, if it is mild. The disease is not always progressive so if there are no symptoms then no treatment is recommended. It is caused by very fine scar tissue (membrane) that lines the inner (top) layer of the macula. Usually the macular anatomy is nice and smooth with a gentle dip in the middle called the foveal dip. This is where the light focuses on the retina when a patient looks directly at something, giving them very fine precise vision. The anatomy is altered by the fine scar tissue growing on the retina, causing the area to wrinkle. Instead of a nice smooth surface with a gentle dip, the surface can be corrugated and elevated by the scar. As a result the patient’s fine vision is altered. They may complain of distortion, which means that straight lines look crooked or wavy. There also be a blur in the center of the vision. The peripheral (or side vision) is usually no affected. This anatomic change can occur in one or both eyes. If it is only in one eye, the best way to determine if a patient is symptomatic is to check vision one eye at a time. If both eyes are open, sometimes one is not aware of distortion, central blurring or decreased vision because the good eye takes over. Treatment for macular pucker involves outpatient surgery in the operating room. A patient would need a pars plana vitrectomy procedure that requires 3 small sutureless incisions in the sclera (the white part of the eye), which gently removes the vitreous jelly in the eye as well as the fine scar tissue that lines the inner layer of the retina. Sometimes the membrane is so fine we need to stain the tissue in

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surgery with a special dye to see it as we operate. Preoperatively, a special test called OCT (Optical Coherent Tomography) can measure the extent of the membrane. The OCT is used to gauge the extent of the disease and to look at the detailed anatomy before and after surgery. Most times a patient sees better after the surgery. The visual acuity improves and the anatomy changes to a smoother surface allowing the patient to read much easier. If a patient is bothered with his or her vision, especially if they are having problems reading or driving then surgical intervention is recommended. If a patient is not bothered by the distortion and is functioning fine with the vision that they have, then the macular pucker should just be monitored. The patient can do this monitoring at home with an Amsler grid, which will help objectively map out their distortion. If there are any significant changes on the Amsler grid, the patient is counseled to call their doctor for an examination. Macular puckers do not tend to progress quickly so this is not an emergent situation if more distortion is noted. In summary, Macular Pucker can be successfully repaired surgically in symptomatic patients. This surgery is done on an outpatient basis and vision usually improves slowly over a 6 week to 6-month period. This disease is not related to macular degeneration and does not increase the risk of this disease. Dr. Glazer-Hockstein graduated Cum Laude from Jefferson Medical College. She was a member of the Hobart Armory Hare Honor Medical Society and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She also received the Carol R. Mullen prize in ophthalmology. She completed her residency at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. During that time she was elected Chief Resident. After residency, Dr. Glazer-Hockstein completed a two years medical retina fellowship at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Glazer-Hockstein has published multiple articles in peer-review journals and has lectured on a variety of retinal disease subjects. Her specialization includes but is not limited to: macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, and diabetic retinopathy.

OCT results of a patient with (A) Normal Macular Anatomy

(B) Macular Pucker

her M.D. degree from the Ohio State

University College of Medicine in 1989, again with honors. Following her residency in Ophthalmology at Temple, Dr. Ko served a prestigious fellowship at Georgetown University in diseases of the retina and vitreous, and is Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ko has an area of special expertise in retinal problems, especially diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and laser and intraocular injections. Dr. Ko has lectured extensively, and has published many papers on these topics. Dr. Ko is active in resident training, and is on staff at the University of MD and Temple University, as well as at the Medical Center of DE. Dr. Ko is at the forefront of ophthalmic technology, and utilizes the most advanced procedures, including laser treatment and intraocular injections, in the care of her patients.

Paula C. Ko, MD is with Eye Physicians & Surgeons, P.A., 1207 North Scott Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. Dr. Ko graduated with honors from the Ohio State University College of Engineering in 1984. Dr. Ko received

Dr. Carolyn Glazer-Hockstein and Dr. Paula Ko are retina specialists at Eye Physicians and Surgeons who are committed to helping patients with AMD and other retinal diseases. If you would like to learn more about AMD or to

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educate. enrich. empower. Meet the Physicians of Cardiology Physicians P.A. KEVIN COPELAND, D.O. Dr. Copeland has been a member of Cardiology Physicians, P.A. since July of 2014. He began his studies in Radiologic Technology, after which, he obtained a Bachelor of Kevin Copeland, D.O. Science degree at Neumann University in December of 2000 where he graduated with honors. Dr. Copeland then went on to attend medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His post-graduate training in Internal Medicine took place at Christiana Care Health Systems Program from July 2006 until June of 2009 followed by an additional year where he was nominated to serve as the Chief Resident for the Medicine Program at Christiana Care Health Systems. He began his fellowship in Cardiology the following year and was elected the Chief Cardiology Fellow from July 2012- June 2013. After completing his fellowship in Cardiology, he continued an additional year of fellowship with concentration in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Copeland was awarded Physician Ambassador for the Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit and Nurse Physician Partner for both, 2012 and 2013. Dr. Copeland has presented and published several abstracts and manuscripts in both general and interventional cardiology. He has a stong interest in interventional cardiology, the diagnosis and interventional treatment of peripheral vascular disease and cardiac hemodynamics.

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ach year, millions of women across America proudly wear their distinctive pink ribbons for an entire month to raise public awareness of breast cancer, a disease that takes the lives of approximately 40,000 women annually. Yet, as the American public focuses on breast cancer, a silent killer is also taking the lives of nearly a half-million women in the United States each year. In fact, cardiovascular disease is, by far, the leading cause of death in the United States. Not just a disease of America’s aging population, a recent study from the American Journal of Cardiology cited that women ages 45 to 54 years of age have an almost equal risk of dying from cardiovascular disease as from breast cancer; currently, this risk alarmingly

increases as women grow older. Of course, it should be noted that cardiovascular disease not only refers to heart disease, but also encompasses the risk of stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States and is responsible for almost 140,000 deaths annually, 60% of which are women. In fact, strokes are the third leading cause of death in American women. Studies have shown that the risk of having a stroke also varies by ethnicity. AfricanAmerican females are statistically twice as likely to suffer a stroke as Caucasian women. Hispanic women’s risk of stroke is more than the risk to Caucasian women but less than the risk to African American women. In 2009, approximately 35% of people hospitalized for stroke

were younger than 65 years of age. Although these statistics sound alarming, it is estimated that 80% are preventable.

National Wear Red Day took place, women have been fighting back through research and education. In fact, there has been a 34% The major risk factors decrease in the number of women dying from for having a stroke are cardiovascular disease high blood pressure, has been enjoyed. high cholesterol, and Female smoking rates smoking - all of which have decreased and are controllable. more are now getting Other factors that can It is very important to be fitness contribute to the risk of into physical programs. stroke include diabetes,

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for vascular disease lackevaluated of exercise and The upcoming being overweight. National Wear Red Day if you have risk Additionally, risk increased takes place on February factors also exist that 6, 2015. As awareness are unique to women, of cardiovascular such as hormone disease risk grows, replacement therapy, concerned women of Diabetes those who suffer the Delaware Valley with migraines, and will hopefully rise to Smoking oral contraceptives. the occasion and wear Fortunately, over the color red proudly. Family history of Vascular Disease the past ten years, Even more, may each increasing numbers of one also reflect on their Family History of Aortic Aneurysm women have become own healthy lifestyle more aware of these choices, the health of Coronary Artery Disease sobering statistics, other family members, and have taken a more and the healthy lifestyle Uncontrollable hypertension active role in their of their friends in the own healthcare. Since ongoing battle against Elevated cholesterol 2003, when the first cardiovascular disease.

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BeBalanced LAUNCES FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HORMONE WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS For the first time, franchise opportunities are now being offered to address one of the biggest issues that American women face; stubborn weight gain and PMS/Menopausal symptoms. This is a silent epidemic, affecting more than 45 million American women. Infinity Health Advisors has decided to expand beyond its home base in central PA, and offer franchises in the rapidly growing business of its BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers. Since its launch in 2008, the flagship center has attracted widespread attention, and market demand is rapidly growing. Expansion potential for this category is well documented with the weight loss market reporting $61 billion in revenue in 2013 and the hormone therapy market projected to reach $3.6 billion in revenue by 2017. This epidemic amongst women over 35 is not being addressed by the medical or fitness community, so there is high demand for a solution. The high demand, profitable business model, low cost of entry, aging population, and incredible referral volume make this franchise a lucrative opportunity. BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers is home to the Becoming Balanced Hormonal Metabolic Correction program, which addresses the root cause of common PMS/menopausal symptoms, such as stubborn weight gain, as well as mood and sleep issues. Rather than rely on drugs and synthetic hormones to mask symptoms, or calorie-counting diets that can be ineffective for these women, the Center offers a patent-pending, allnatural protocol that is non-medical. This protocol corrects the core cause of these and related problems, which is two specific hormone imbalances, and addressing the stress factor. The Becoming Balanced HMC program was initially introduced by Dawn Cutillo, natural hormone expert and author of “The Hormone Shift”.

It is also endorsed by board certified medical and homeopathic professionals. Dawn explains why this program has become so popular. “We see many women frustrated by not getting results from traditional calorie-counting weight loss programs. These women feel like no one understands their natural inability to lose weight. I have been there and understand, which is why I went to the root cause of the problem, to create a solution. In just a few short years, it has dramatically changed the lives of thousands of women struggling with stubborn weight and other PMS/menopausal issues, myself included.” Demand for “natural hormone balancing” is evidenced by the thousands of women who have benefitted from the protocol at the flagship center. “Women consistently lose 20 pounds a month on average, and enjoy improved sleep, mood, energy, and mental clarity,” says Dawn. “Once hormones are balanced and PMS/menopause symptoms are alleviated, women feel better, and are more motivated to stick with an ongoing healthy lifestyle. It’s that easy, and the dramatic results speak for themselves.” Franchises are now available in exclusive territories for a total estimated investment ranging between $87,000 and $141,000, which includes the $39,000 franchise fee. Franchisees receive the right to use the “BeBalanced” and “Becoming Balanced” trademarks and proven successful operating methods, enrollment in the training program, access to the proprietary products and protocol of the patent-pending Becoming Balanced program, support from center founder Dawn Cutillo and other staff, and ongoing training/sales/ marketing support.

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suffer in Wireless Technology Enhances Don’t silence . Feel control Treatment For Bladder Control and confidence .

or many women, the uncontrollable urge to go to the bathroom controls their lives. If you are one of these women, don’t give up hope. The solution may be a device that uses the nerves to help regulate the bladder and bowl and avoid accidents. The technique is called sacral nerve stimulation, and thanks to recent improvements in technology, patients have greater access to this potentially life-changing treatment. Think of the nerves of the pelvis as the wiring that regulates bladder and bowel function. Sometimes the wiring is faulty. There are non-surgical ways to correct those problems, such as medication, dietary modification and muscle strengthening.

But when those strategies don’t work, surgery could be the best option. Sacral nerve stimulation involves positioning a wire next to the nerve that regulates the pelvic organs, which include the bladder, uterus, vagina, small bowel and rectum. The wire is then connected to an implanted stimulator which is very similar to a pacemaker. Sacral nerve stimulation is safe, effective and has been available for almost 20 years.

Minimal down time

The procedure to implant the device takes approximately 30 minutes and can be done as an outpatient, so women have minimal recovery time and can get back to their busy lives faster. Best of all, the vast majority of patients will experience a significant

improvement in the quality of their lives almost immediately.

Imagine being free from overactive bladder and accidental bowel leakage! No more avoiding leaving the house. Instead, women feel in control and confident. The procedure has gone through improvements in design throughout the years and now an exciting new modification which can greatly improve the patient experience is available. The most significant improvement is related to the trial period. You can actually try sacral nerve stimulation before the device is implanted. That way we can make sure it corrects your problem before implantation. For the last 20 years, during the trial period, the wire was placed and then connected to an extension

You will meet highly skilled and caring physicians who are the only urogynecologists in Delaware who have completed fellowships and are board-certified in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

Babak Vakili, M.D., is the director of the Center for Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Vakili is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He completed his fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, LA.

Emily K. Saks, M.D., MSCE, is a urogynecologist with the Christiana Care Center for Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Saks completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and has completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Howard B. Goldstein, D.O., MPH, is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ. He currently serves as the Director of Research and Education for the Division of Urogynecology.

Wireless technology

The new Verify™ system relies on wireless technology, so during the trial we use an extension piece that ends in a small box that contains Bluetooth technology. The box is secured to you with no need to plug in. The system then communicates via a wireless signal with a controller box that can be kept within nine feet, but does not need to be connected by wires. The new box allows for precise control of the test stimulation with no worries about wiring. All of this can improve each person’s experience with a tried-andtrue technology that has been implanted successfully

in hundreds of thousands of women. Our practice is the first in the greater Philadelphia area to use this new system offered by Medtronics. My colleagues and I have been performing sacral nerve stimulation for over a decade and have vast experience with the technology. Because we are committed to providing expert care in ways that patients value, we listen intently to what patients have to say. We know that most patients were very satisfied with their results, but with this advanced technology, patient satisfaction is even higher. Together we will find a solution that works best for you. Freedom from the bathroom can be minutes away.

Bladder problems shouldn’t keep you from the things you enjoy most in life.

Matthew Fagan, M.D., M.S., earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center/University of Maryland.

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eight loss diets come and go. There was the Atkins, South beach, No-fat, and No-carb diet. However, most people By Dr. Melissa P. Broyles, D.O. regained weight after stopping these diets and their popularity ceased. Now, a diet based on an individual’s DNA is available. The good news is our DNA will not change, as do fad diets. The “genome” (the complete set of genetic information) of any individual is unique. In 1990 the Human Genome Project launched. It was an international research project whose goal was to identify and sequence all of the genes of the human genome. The project concluded in 2003 after 92% of the human genome was sequenced. This is a major scientific breakthrough. The hope is that genomic studies will lead to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, including obesity.

In less than 40 years, the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. has increased by over 50%. Currently, two out of every three American adults are overweight or obese. Obesity and overweight account for nearly one in every ten American deaths, and costs our nation $223 billion dollars per year. Obesity is a complex problem, and now the epidemic has spread to our children. It is estimated that today’s children will be the first generation to live shorter life spans than their parents. In some cases of obesity, genetics seem to be responsible; in others, various combinations of hormonal, metabolic and behavioral factors may play a role. We are now able to identify a variety of genes that influence an individual’s eating behaviors, metabolism, response to diet and exercise, as well as identify an individual’s propensity to develop certain medical conditions. DNA testing is a great catalyst to help people make lifestyle changes, especially in respect to diet. A single saliva sample can identify how a person metabolizes fats, carbohydrates and protein. This information can be very helpful for a person trying to lose weight. For example, if an individual is a slow metabolizer of fats, then it’s recommended he/she be on a low fat diet to achieve weight loss. Clinical studies

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show that individuals who follow a genetically appropriate diet lose weight more easily. Most insurance companies pay for a portion of the DNA testing. However, the physician must submit necessary paperwork which includes the patient’s vital signs and a valid reason (i.e. weight gain, fatigue) for ordering the test. It takes 2-3 weeks for the lab to process the DNA sample. The patient is then provided a personalized genetic report and an individualized diet plan according to their DNA.

So remember, one diet is not right for everyone. We are all uniquely designed. If you would like to find your genetically appropriate diet, please contact our office at 610-459-3773. www.drmelissapbroyles.com I have been a patient of Dr. Broyles for over a year now, and have found her to be a kind and concerned professional. I have been having trouble with my weight since I was a child. Over the years I have gained and lost more weight than I could count. I am 67 and heavier then I has ever been in my whole life. It didn’t seem to matter what I did to lose weight I still keep getting heavier. In February of 2013 Dr. Broyles ask me if I was really serious about losing weight; I told her if I don’t do something I was fearful of death. At that time she began to work with me on a weight management and proper eating program. I have lost 25 pounds since I’ve started eating properly. I feel much better and stronger. The swelling in my legs is all but gone. I was getting varicose veins around the ankles and starting up my legs. They are disappearing. Blood pressure is down. Sugar is down. Cholesterol is down. My clothes fit better and I feel better. I am happy… ~ Bob V. I was tired of being treated for each symptom and not as a whole person. I thought that the few issues I have could be interconnected, like my migraines and hormonal issues such as night sweats. I wanted to see an Integrative physician who would address all of my problems. I have been seeing Dr. Broyles for four months and can honestly say that I have not felt this well in a long time. I am now off of my blood pressure medication, I am on vitamin supplements, and we are addressing my hormonal imbalance. Dr. Broyles listens to all of my concerns and tries both conventional and alternative solutions. She is very patient and spends a lot of time both listening and explaining what could be wrong, and how to address the issues. Her office is warm and relaxing, and is conducive to healing. I am very happy that we have started this relationship. ~ Maria M. www.TheWomensJournal.com

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Can Lymphedema Cause Cellulitis? Article by Joanna Mikhail, DPT, ATC, CLT Doctor of Physical Therapy Certified Lymphedema Therapist

e’ve all had accidental falls, bumps and impacts that resulted in swelling and tenderness. This is our body’s protective reaction at the site of an injury. However, when that swelling does not resolve in a few days, it’s time to suspect something more serious – cellulitis. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection in the deeper layers of the skin that can spread throughout the skin very rapidly. The skin begins to look red and swollen and possibly have a rash over the reddened area. When the skin is felt it is warm and tender. A fever is a later sign of an infection. When you suspect a cellulitis infection in your body, you need to go see your primary physician Image of cellulitis preferably that day. courtesy of LCOA If you cannot get an appointment that day then it may be best to go to the emergency room. After being diagnosed with cellulitis, you will need to be treated with antibiotics to help your body fight the infection. One common cause of cellulitis is lymphedema. This condition requires special treatment beyond antibiotics. The lymphatic system is part of our blood circulatory system to remove lymphatic fluid from the body. L ymphatic fluid consists of white blood cells, protein rich fluid, waste products, and any bacteria, virus, or fungus that may have entered our bodies. The lymphatic vessels collect the fluid and take it to the lymph nodes in our body. The purpose of the lymph nodes is to clean the blood and fight the infections that have ensued, providing essential immune system functions. When the blood leaves the lymph nodes, it returns back to the heart to recirculate. When part of this transport system fails, lymphatic fluid accumulates in the affected area. This condition is referred to as lymphedema. www.TheWomensJournal.com

Lymphatic fluid is rich in protein. When these proteins pool in any part of the body, they begin to layer in the skin. The skin can darken, harden, and eventually crack, allowing the fluid to seep out of the underlying tissues and allowing bacteria to enter our skin. Protein is an excellent medium for bacterial and fungal growth, so infections are frequently problematic for a patient with lymphedema. When bacteria enters the skin it is taken up by the lymphatic vessels and transported to the lymph nodes where infections are fought. If the lymphatic transport system has failed then the lymphatic fluid with the bacteria in it is not transported out of the skin and tissues to the lymph nodes. The bacteria then multiply in the skin and can cause a cellulitis infection. If you or your doctor suspects that the chronic swelling of your limbs is the result of lymphedema, you will need to be seen at a lymphedema clinic for treatment. However seeing a doctor first is important because the lymphedema therapist cannot begin treatment until the patient has been taking antibiotics for several days. Proper compression is key to removing fluid and bacteria from the affected area to a lymph node, where, with the correct antibiotics, it can be eliminated from the body. Antibiotics alone are not effective in patients with chronic cellulitis resulting from lymphedema. The infection tends to return time and time again because the swelling continues to stretch and open the skin and allow more bacteria to enter this medium (lymph) that is rich in protein and an excellent breading ground for infection. We encourage anyone who has chronic swelling and infections to schedule a consultation with one of our therapists and to begin a program that will help reduce the risk of another cellulitis infection. Our mission….. is to enrich the lives of our patients by treating and restoring hope for those living with lymphedema. We strive to improve the lives of people we touch by understanding their condition. Our goal is to collaborate with others in the community to improve the support and awareness of lymphedema. We are dedicated to providing excellent care in a calm, relaxing environment that meets or exceeds the expectations of those we serve. 21

BEFORE AFTER Professional courtesy photos provided by Lymphedema Clinics of America.

My experience at Lymphedema Clinics of America has been absolutely wonderful. From the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted with a beautiful smile and warm reception. My initial consultation gave me the hope I’ve been longing for. For several years I have lived in pain, taken medications that did nothing for my lymphedema, and was told there was nothing more that could be done for the chronic swelling in my legs and ankles. I couldn’t believe the results after my first treatment. I was excited, encouraged and hopeful. There are no words to express how grateful I am to the staff at Lymphedema Clinics of America. Star, Joanna and Laurie are the most, encouraging, compassionate, and knowledgeable team I have ever met. I am feeling better mentally, physically and looking forward to the continued success with my program. Having Lymphedema has been painful, stressful, and has impacted my life in a negative way. Lymphedema clinic of America has changed all of that for me! ~ Shonda L. Johnson - New Castle, DE

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et’s make 2015 the year to make a long-term commitment to invest in yourself! By starting with these small changes to your routine, you’ll enjoy the “new you” throughout this New Year. Invest in nutrition. One of the best ways to get By Joanne Graves, your skin, hair, and Owner of Sanctuary Spa body back in shape is healthy food choices. A Nutrition Counselor can help you formulate a personalized diet plan to correct nutritional deficiencies and alleviate health symptoms. And don’t forget the water. A well-nourished, hydrated body is a beautiful body! Invest in Good Skin Care. We’re currently seeing a trend among women who are seeking less invasive options for healthier, beautiful skin. Since there is such diversity among skin types and conditions, and a myriad of products to treat them, you don’t want to go it alone! Start by scheduling an appointment for a consultation with a licensed esthetician. They possess the training to guide you in choosing the best treatments and products for your skin. Skin care products available to the professional esthetician have a much higher percentage of active ingredients to give you results you’ll be thrilled with. Serums, for instance, are the powerhouses of skincare lines. They contain the most potent dose of anti-aging ingredients – antioxidants, peptides, and skin brighteners, available without a prescription to give you amazing results at home.

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Getting In Synch This Winter With A Spiritual Retreat a retreat is a very practical and attainable method to incorporate a spiritual practice with your holistic path.

By Nate Metz The Green Shaman

hen the calendar rolls over to 2015 this winter, I challenge you to make a radical shift in your being by abstaining from resolutions of change. Instead, I invite you to take a retreat to focus your time and energy on discovering who you really are NOW. I often see people falling short of their goals because they do not yet fully understand who they are with their present life circumstances. Our culture weaves a tangled web that can leave you preoccupied with balancing a long list of obligations, doing too much with too little, grappling with anxiety and depression, making unhealthy choices in relationships, diet, and so forth.

On my own journey of healing, I did not attain a sense of wholeness and balance until I reconciled my self with a spiritual practice. It allows me to make sense of negativity, isolation, disease, and shortcomings so that I may find meaning in life that is filled with prosperity and joy in a nurturing and sustainable way. Working with spirit allows me to understand life through symbols, energy, archetypes, intuition, and more. It also shows me that I am not alone and that I have help on this journey. I would be honored to help you plan a spiritual retreat this winter and experience the deep healing that you desire. At Kaya Wellness center, we have a selection of classes and services that can be tailored to meet your needs: Chakra Balance, STAR Energy Healing, Private Yoga Instruction, Reikiinfused Massage and more!

I highly recommend the STAR Energy Healing as part of a spiritual retreat. Performed within a medicine wheel, this healing targets the energy star deep in the very core of your being and will influence every aspect of your life. Using a specific ray energy and healing crystal, the vibration and pulse of your core star will be restored to a radiant energy pattern as you remember your true, divine nature.

Quite simply, the middle of winter is not the optimum time to try and change who you are by making resolutions. Living out of synch with Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural cycles creates imbalances in life. Consider what winter represents. This resting place is a time of dormancy. Nature calls to you to find stillness by practicing contemplation and going within. Bear teaches us how to hibernate. Instead of fighting the natural rhythm of winter with resolutions of fad diets, unrealistic exercise regimes, and breaking habits, I invite you to hibernate. Winter is the auspicious time to explore a spiritual life, to go within yourself, and discover your identity. Take time for you. Spend quality time free from your electronic devices, your grueling schedule, and other distractions. Taking www.TheWomensJournal.com

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Make A Commitment: Plan To Reach Fitness, Health Goals In 2015! realistic, and maybe even conquer and divide. For example, if your goal is to run a 5K with your friends, but you have never run a mile, know what you will do and when. Start with mini milestones, and give yourself deadlines, such as: I will walk a 5K by March 15. I will be able to run a mile by March 30, and so on. Don’t forget to reward your successes, but not with unhealthy food. You need to set aside time to work on your goal. Get out your calendar (paper or electronic) and find time that is going to become sacred. By Nancy Hawkins Rigg Founder and Owner, Forever Fit Foundation

ho hasn’t said “I need to lose 20 pounds before...” or “I need to get in shape for...”? Usually by the time we speak these words out loud, we’re looking at an impossible dream, a wish that sets us up for frustration. We know that despite the claims of a product/ drink/ supplement that will help us drop significant body weight or regain a teen-age shape, that’s probably not going to happen. Here’s why: being in “good shape,” fit and having a normal, healthy ideal body weight takes continuing time, focus and commitment. Eyes on the prize, and for a lifetime. Many people need a personal trainer to help them stay the course. Depending on the person, some people have difficulty staying away from sweets, alcohol or processed food while others have never had a good experience working out. Going to a new gym can be intimidating and overwhelming for someone who has no confidence in her own body. Eating out with friends? We all know how easy it is to pick foods that sabotage our goal. So, where do you start? You can look at your challenge to get in shape, lose weight, train for a 5K just like any other part of your life. Identify your goals. Make them

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You can’t get in shape while you’re shopping or watching TV or driving. You need to schedule workout time that works for you and write it down, not just once, but at least three times a week. If something comes up, exercise is important. Reschedule yourself.

There’s a whole world out there to explore. Exploration is built on baby steps of achievement. You can do this, one step at a time. Nancy Hawkins Riggs is the founder and owner of Forever Fit Foundation, a personal training business specializing in Pilates, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Yamuna Body Rolling and sport specific training. Forever Fit Foundation accepts clients at three sites: Dover and Lewes, Del., and Mendenhall Station, Pa., just over the Delaware line. A certified athletic trainer, she earned her bachelors degree from the University of Delaware and her master’s degree in exercise science and sports medicine from Miami University in Ohio. Please call (302) 4231816 or (302) 698-5201 to schedule an appointment for more information.

Then know when you need professional expertise and assistance. If you feel as though you’ve tried and failed, it’s probably worth the financial investment to hire a personal trainer who has experience in helping guide others. Get it in your budget by swapping out entertainment or non-essential clothing purchases. An hour’s appointment a couple of times a week can help you stay the course, build physical strength, avoid injuries and grow your confidence. While working on specific exercises, you will also have time to discuss with your trainer concerns about nutrition, fitness apparel, a training schedule and other things you need to know to reach your goal. Here’s another key point: once you’ve achieved the goal of weight loss or increased fitness, you can’t quit. It’s time to raise the bar. Do more. That doesn’t mean you need to lose more weight or run farther or faster, unless you want to. You may have learned that running is not for you, for example. You may want to try swimming or cycling or tennis or Pilates. 25

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By Elizabeth Rollins B.A. Communications B.S. Education doTERRA Wellness Advocate

ow that winter is officially here it seems that germs, bacteria, and viruses strive to make themselves more present. The truth is these harassing elements are with us daily; we just succumb to their influence more easily during the cold winter months. During these times, because of minor lifestyle changes, our immune system gets suppressed

Whereas, during the summer, wonderful elements like natural sunlight, whole foods, and fresh air support our immune system and assist our bodies in overcoming these nuisance invaders. Fortunately, there are additional wonderful elements that are as, if not more, powerful and efficient, as those mentioned above. Have you heard about the therapeutic benefits of essentials oils? Today, I’d like to introduce you to doTERRA’s Essential Oils. doTERRA is known in the industry for being the sole producers of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oils. This makes the oils

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Come Visit Steel Magnolias, aka Salon At 1401, For Your Massage Therapy Needs importantly, you can walk out feeling youthful, looking your best and feeling refreshed, sporting their motto… “Looking Good and Feeling Good, It’s All About Wellness…”

By Mandy Bell

f you have been looking for the perfect therapeutic massage, then you need to come visit Salon at 1401. They have often been referred to as the “Steel Magnolias” of Wilmington, DE. Family owned and female operated for over 33 years, it’s a unique boutique…the place where you can walk in tired, and find a place to relax from the daily grind. More

All treatments are customized. They specialize in Bridal, Birthday, and ALL KINDS of parties!! It’s a place where you can feel relaxed and pampered. Specializing in deep penetrating, therapeutic and relaxing massage treatments, as well as locally crafted organic herbal remedies, you’ll find whole body comfort, spiritual release, beautification and wellness when you walk through these doors. We are very excited to announce our EXCLUSIVE CaerRhiannon Herbals, a custom blend of wild crafted organic products created by Kelly Bell for your body. We use

these products for therapy and makeup. Let us make you look and feel beautiful.

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Joyce Bell, owner and operator since 1981, has created a glorious little niche in town that has allowed her to showcase a wealth of knowledge regarding health and beauty, with magic hands and grace like no other. Always maintaining the highest business standards, she and her 20 year accomplice, Penny Ross, have created the ultimate spot to let your soul shine. With over three decades of knowledge and skill, they combine classic “old school” touch with the latest innovative techniques, providing a unique experience that seemingly inspires lasting relationships, or so time has told. 26

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“I have been going to Joyce for therapeutic massage for over 15 years. I experience shoulder and neck tension that leads to very challenging headaches. Monthly visits with her have helped dramatically manage that.” - Mark M. “Joyce has magic hands! I have required weekly massages to reduce painful muscle spasms in my neck and numbness in my fingers for many years. Over the years I have been under the treatment of dozens of massage therapists. However, twelve years ago I started going to Joyce, and since then my neck spasms and finger numbness have almost completely disappeared. Joyce continues to take courses in the latest applications of both traditional and modern massages. I have and

continually recommend Joyce to all my friends.” - Libby Zurkow, CRS “Joyce will hurt you so good, her skilled hands will release the knot that is excruciatingly painful. Relief is only a treatment away, trust Joyce for true pain relief!” - C. Gibellino-Schultz

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los is the first and only technology that uses combined energies to effectively and gently remove hair of many colors and types from all skin tones. elos is truly the next generation of safe and effective hair removal technology. Hair follicles are precisely targeted and destroyed using the revolutionary bi-polar radio frequency and light energies. IT’S PAINLESS!! Cooling of the

skin surface as well as constant measurement of the skin’s resistance ensures safety and comfort during treatment. This is a no-downtime procedure and BOTH MEN AND WOMEN can achieve permanent hair reduction on almost all body areas. We are the only location in Delaware that has this dynamic machine. Call us today 302-576-1110 to book your appointment. See our

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The Face Of My Business Lauren Michaels, Owner I love being the face of my business, from scheduling each person’s appointment to greeting him or her when they walk through the door. I take great pride in turning the key in the lock every morning and every evening I leave feeling satisfied and proud. I knew assembling my staff that they would push me to offer innovative, cutting edge skin care and body treatments, exemplary massage and waxing facilities and a polished and professional environment. My Mission Statement is to create a harmonious environment that would ensure every client who makes contact with this spa is elevated by the experience and each professional is treated with respect and appreciation. In doing so I went forward to create the perfect Dream Team.

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302 576 1110 www.1110ontheparkway.com 1110 North Bancroft Parkway Wilmington, DE 19805 A Special Welcome To Our Newest Esthetician

Brigette King is a senior medical esthetician and certified laser specialist with over 17 years of experience in the Carey McCoy skin care industry. Her areas of expertise Lynn Kempski is a I absolutely love what include customized facials and peels, hydra Certified Massage I do! I joined the 1110 facial MD, dermaplane, brow design, laser Therapist (CMT) who On The Parkway Medi hair removal and skin tightening. Previous started her path to Spa recently and I am so to joining 1110 on the Parkway, Brigette was massage after raising excited to be with such the co-owner, manager and senior client 3 incredible children. a great team of women! specialist of DK Day Spa. Brigette is a product knowledge She felt she wanted to As I was growing up I had a passion expert in many of the industry’s leading skin care product continue her love of being for skin care and all the wonderful skin lines, including the exclusive Yonka Paris line. a caregiver and found treatment lines I could get my hands on. massage to be the answer. Lynn specializes My Aunt ran the cosmetic department Dr. Maureen Reardon is a Delaware in deep tissue & relaxation massage. at Neiman Marcus for many years and I native who just returned to the area after loved learning and listening about all the At the age of 13 Susan earning her Doctorate in Chiropractic new products and tricks of makeup and Brown LMT suffered a from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. skin treatments. Having facials, myself, for broken neck and a Prior academic work includes study at many years and asking as many questions long, arduous healing Padua Academy and the University of as I could I knew what I wanted to do. I process. In 2000, her Delaware. Her decision to become a have four wonderful children, 11, 14, 17 mother convinced her chiropractor occurred her junior year and 20 years old. They are getting older to learn massage. Susan of college following the receipt of her and it was the perfect time to go to school realized that her personal first chiropractic adjustment and her introduction to and become an Esthetician. My very close healing journey could rowing; an athletic activity challenging enough to refriend Lauren Michaels, who opened the have been enhanced exponentially by ignite her passion for competitive athletics. Dr. Reardon Spa last September, inspired me to go for massage. Susan has focused on aiding utilizes an approach to chiropractic called Bio-Geometric my dream. I have joined a great team and others through their healing journeys. Integration (BGI). Through the use of this approach, she look forward to helping people feel healthy Her style is strong direct and purposeful. seamlessly integrates a variety of techniques to deliver the and beautiful. Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports adjustment most appropriate to meet each client’s clinical and Injury, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point demands and serve their acknowledged wellness goals. Dr. Therapy, Neuromuscular Release, Swedish, Reardon works in both the spine and the extremities and Reflexology, Hot Stone, Pre and Post Natal has additional experience in the field of pregnancy and Massage. pediatric care.

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Thank You... To Our Wedding Dress Boutique

You’ll fall in love, and so will he, with this enchanting floral lace-wedding gown, provided by: Bridal Chic Boutique located in historic Christiana, DE, 5 Peddlers Village. The fitted bodice features a sweetheart neckline. Sequins subtly sprinkle on the chorded lace just above the sweetheart neckline and on the back. Flattering drop waist accents the bride’s curves. The A-line skirt flatters every figure. Matching lace appliques add romance to the skirt. The delicate lace repeats on the scalloped hemline and extends to the dramatic chapel length train. Lace-up back with modesty panel closure for a comfortable and easy fit. This gown is exclusive to the Bridal Chic Boutique, and just one gown of many from their private plus size label, BCB exclusively fresh.. sizes 16 and up. All Bridal and Mother dresses will be unveiled during the Bridal Chic Boutique exclusively fresh launch week March 21 - 30, 2015. Call 302-737-7900 to make your exclusive appointment.

To Our Location

Weddings At the Delaware Art Museum! The Delaware Art Museum offers a unique, intimate setting for weddings up to 200 guests. There are several locations for your ceremony, including our nine-acre sculpture garden and the contemporary East Court on the first floor. We can accommodate up to 200 guests in a tent on the North Terrace, or 130 in the classic Catherine A. Fusco Grand Hall. The Museum is a full service location. There is limited time to accomplish the set-up of the event, so we try and make it easy on our brides by handling the details such as setting up the favors and all of the little special touches that make their day unique. Our wedding packages include their custom wedding cake, and upgrades such as linens in a variety of colors and textures, and colored up lighting to enhance the atmosphere in the main room. For more information, please contact Liz Derosier, at lderosier@ delart.org, or call 302.351.8530.

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To Our Flower Girl’s Dress Boutique

Hansel and Gretel Wilmington Delaware’s Premier Children’s Boutique, Located in the Talleyville Shopping Center, 3603 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810, provided our beautiful flower girl dress, and ballerina slippers. Our model is wearing a magnificent cream-colored ankle length dress by Joan Calabrese. The dress features row upon row of tiny tulle ruffles and lace. The bodice is completely covered in lace. This is a stunning dress, which works for any special occasion and is available at Hansel & Gretel in all sizes. For more information call (302) 4780383, email them at hanselandgretelofde@ verizon.net; or go to their web site at www. hanselandgretelofde.com. This year – 2015 - the store is celebrating 50 years in one location. Hansel & Gretel knows a thing or two about making those special occasions really special.

To Our Florist

Belak Flowers, located at 832 Philadelphia Pike, provided Wilmington, DE 19809 the flowers for our bridal shoot, you can contact them at 302-762-5000, or check out their web site at www.belak-flowers.com. Soft blush, pink, gray, and cream colors are combined to create this bouquet. Flowers used include cream peonies, pink lisianthus, gray brunia berries, blush roses, pink hydrangeas. The bouquet stems can be wrapped in dark gray ribbon, to coordinate with the grooms suit. Many bouquets can also do double duty as tabletop decorations. The peonies are normally available in spring only, but their season is growing along with their popularity. Silk flowers were used to create the cascade bouquet, light and dark pink flowers, pop against a cream dress. If the flowers are quality made, it can be very difficult to know if the flowers are fresh or artificial. With the amount of destination weddings, and brides wanting to take their bouquets with them, or if the weather is going to be hot and the wedding is an outside event, silk flowers are a really good choice. Many venues interiors are blush in color, so the pink palette, is always popular, and considered more soft and romantic. The flower girls basket is designed with pink spray roses, pink hypericum berries, pink lisianthus. Gray brunia berries, and seeded eucalyptus.

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2015 WoJo To Our Jeweler

Jewelry Exchange of Delaware, located at 4001 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807, and also at 142 Second Street, Lewes, DE 19958, provided several of our beautiful jewelry pieces for our bridal photo shoot. These are all estate pieces that certainly prove that having something old, as part of your wedding tradition is a really fabulous idea. The following items were part of the collection that we used for our bridal shoot: The beautiful Opal Pendant is a14 karat white gold triple-tiered pendant (which can be converted to a ring with a special shank) containing a pear-shaped natural opal surrounded by 8.81cts in pear shaped natural rubies and 2.45 round brilliant diamonds. Opal Ring is a Platinum Edwardian style ring containing one bezel set marquise shaped black opal surrounded by approximately .50cts of rubies and .50cts of diamonds. Ruby Earrings are 14-karat white gold, rubies and diamonds. And last but definitely not least my favorite a beautiful Diamond Asscher cut 3.89ct diamond ring set in 18kt white gold!

To Our Wedding Dress Boutique

Our Second vintage-look dress modeled by the lovely Dr. Arianne Missimer, owner of Core Fitness Studio in Wilmington, is a full-length ivory Charmeuse fabric gown, with inset French lace, through a goudet hemline. Hand-cut tulle appliqued flowers accented with miniature seed pearls. A deep V enhanced back. With a matching ivory Charmeuse Shaw with stunning bead work and applique in lace and pearls with silk fringe. This is a limited edition Sue Wong original provided to us by Lady’s Image. Lady’s Image is located at3910 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, for more information call 302-478-7921, or visit them on the web at www.ladysimagefashions.com.

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Wedding Participants To Our Jeweler

Stuart Kingston Jewelry, located at 210 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806, provided a portion of our models jewelry. You can contact them at 302-652-7978, and check out their web site at www.skjewelers.com. The following exquisite jewelry was part of the collection that we used for our photo shoot: Opal necklace -This stunning 14k yellow gold opal and diamond necklace is set with 64cts of Australian opals and over 10cts of diamonds. Opal earrings- these gorgeous 14k white gold opal and diamond earrings have 22cts of Australian opals and .84ct of diamonds. Diamond ring - A fabulous platinum halo diamond ring with a 1.54ct asscher cut center diamond. Diamond necklace - This brilliant 18k white gold diamond necklace is set with over 8cts of diamonds.

The Princess Dress

Our model is wearing a beautiful frosted blue satin dress from the movie “Frozen”. It has long sleeves, pearl trim, and a soft sparkle tulle overlay skirt. The dress features a detachable snowflake cape. Perfect for any little girl and available at Hansel & Gretel in sizes 2 - 8.

To Our Photographer

To Our Stylist

Hair styling & make-up application were provided compliments of J. Christian Studio, where hair and art perform. J Christian and his wife Marcy Wilkinson, own and operate J Christian Studio in Hockessin, Delaware. J Christian has over 37 years experience in this industry and is an active international artist and master educator. The Studio is full-service, upscale salon with expertise in hair, nails, makeup, executive and standard male grooming, as well as bridal services. www.TheWomensJournal.com

Royal Photography’s owner, Roy McDowell, brings a wealth of experience, both creative and business, along with an unmatched ability to put people at ease, to every occasion he photographs. Over the past 18 years, Roy McDowell has captured “that” moment for more than 300 brides and grooms and preserved high school memories too numerous to count. Such exposure has led Roy to become one of the most recognizable photographers in Delaware. The pride, precision, and passion he exudes has compelled brides-to-be to track down, “the photographer who took their senior portrait years before”. Roy exhibits this same commitment and customer service when working with the many schools and businesses with whom he’s managed contracts “The consumer drives the product I provide; not the other way around”. With the help and support of family, friends, and business associates, Roy McDowell strives to achieve his goal of providing an unforgettable experience with superior photographs, exceptional customer focus, and lasting relationships. 31

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Will You Be Bridal Chic?

By Amy Stiefel

At Bridal Chic Boutique, all things are fresh! Fresh dresses, fresh prices, and fresh service – for women of

all shapes and sizes. Our dress collections include sizes 2 - 38, specializing in curvy woman sizes. Our mission is to provide every woman a dress with less stress. How do we do this? By providing the best quality product, in the most accurate size, (requiring less alterations), at the most affordable price! We believe all women should be able to try on a gown in the truest size possible. Many manufacturer’s size charts are not true sizes – leaving a Bride either frustrated by having to try on a size 22 when she really is a 16, or having to pay hundreds of dollars in alterations. The wedding process is stressful enough – physically and emotionally, for all parties. What bride looks forward to even more emotional duress when trying on dresses?

CHIC: (SHek) adj. Elegantly and Stylishly Fashionable

Dress size can be an issue, especially for curvy women. “We have partnered with an excellent manufacturer to bring curvy girls our exclusive private bridal collection, only available at the Bridal Chic Boutique, and for under $1,000.” Our curvy women collections also include party and prom dresses, as well as Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses. We strive to keep our current collection of Formal Wear priced affordably at $99 – $249, and carry a dazzling collection of fine jewelry for special occasion & everyday wear.

We offer tuxedo rentals, and have a Wedding Officiator on staff to perform your customized ceremony! Our fresh wedding emporium is located just 1.3 miles from Christiana Mall, in historic Old Christiana. We are “exclusively chic” to ensure you are our top priority. Appointments are highly encouraged & available seven days a week.

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“As a bride-to-be, I remember the stress of trying on gowns too small or too big, and I couldn’t visualize how the dress would look on me in my true size”. ~ Amy, owner of BCB

Bridal • Plus Size Bridal • Bridesmaids Mothers • Flower Girls • Prom • Rental The Bridal Chic Boutique carries sizes 2 - 38.

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Wedding Day Themes

By Barbara P.G. Williams Co-owner of Belak Flowers

edding themes and styles seem to occur in cycles. What once may have been considered a “country” theme is now called rustic. What was once thought of as an “old fashioned” wedding is now called vintage. And no matter what style a bride chooses, there are multitudes of flowers of every description - color, shape and size - that can complete any look and carry out any theme. Since Pinterest became a “household word” it is a valuable resource for brides as a means to factor in the many components of the wedding planning process. In the floral category alone, a bride

may have already perused the endless possibilities on Pinterest and narrowed her choices down to the top three which most successfully fulfill her vision. When she ultimately sits down with her florist some of the basic decisions have been made and need only to be fine-tuned.

bouquets are pieces of jewelry such as a special locket or a favorite rosary that can be interlaced among the flower stems. Each of these choices helps to fulfill the well known wedding day saying - Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

Flower choices that have made a huge comeback in recent years are football mums, carnations and babies breath. All of these make good financial sense in that they are available all year around. As for carnations, they come in an extensive array of colors, hold up in all temperatures and are affordably priced. Football mums are a great choice for their size as they can take up as much space in a bouquet or arrangement as four roses. Babies breath is a yearround crop, imported from South America, that is hardy and versatile and again, popular!

When a bride is confronted with the enormous selection of containers and vessels for centerpieces, serving table arrangements and accessory pieces, a decision may seem daunting. Again, Pinterest categorizes the many possibilities making it easier for a bride to visualize the finished product before her wedding day. There is no longer such a thing as a standard choice. Vases, vessels and containers that fit a rustic or vintage themed wedding reception are often wooden or galvanized. One of the most popular “comeback” items is the Mason Jar which can be found in a variety of colors, as well as clear, to compliment any floral composition. Milk glass, carnival glass and crockery items found in thrift shops and at yard sales by today’s savvy, thrifty brides ensure that the atmosphere at the reception is oneof-a-kind.

On every girl’s wedding day there is really just a brief moment when all eyes are on the bride; that is when she is walking down the aisle and for that moment her bouquet is one of the accessories that are in the spotlight. What she carries needs to have some amount of visual impact, yet not detract from the bride herself, and it is likely that it will include some quality of sentimentality. Brides often accomplish this by having the flower stems wrapped in a piece of fabric that was once part of her mother’s or her grandmother’s wedding attire and might be a sleeve or a section of the hem or part of the veil. A lace or linen handkerchief is another sentimental item from a grandfather or god-parent that can be used to wrap the flower stems. In an oldfashioned [pardon, I mean, vintage] wedding a degree of nostalgia is always part of the theme. Other items that brides have chosen to include with their

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Even though a wedding day is one of Life’s most special occasions it is often necessary to make economic choices. It can be costly to adorn a large wedding party and a banquet hall of any size with flowers. So even when a bride looks to the past for a wedding style she is completely up-todate when she takes advantage of suggestions on Pinterest. Planning to let some floral arrangements do double duty can be a moneysaver. The ceremony flowers that traditionally are only used for 30 - 60 minutes can be transported to the reception site and used to flank the bandstand or be set onto a couple of the serving tables, the bar or the gift table. When a bride has chosen to adorn the pew aisles with pomander balls, these can easily be brought to the reception and placed on glass cubes to become centerpieces. Wedding planning is a joint venture that includes the best and the latest ideas of several people. The

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Where Your Vision Comes Into Bloom

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Prevent the Diamond Blues - If It’s Too Good to Be True . . . by Edward Stein

If the deal seems to be “too good to be true”, well chances are your instinct is correct. I’ve been conned before, and it really stinks. Aside the fact that you feel a bit helpless and dealing with loss of money and the time Edward Stein continues in the s pe nt d e a lin g with a family business founded by his horrible situation you grandfather, Maurice Stein in 1930. Stuart Kingston Jewelers start to lose faith in the is located on Pennsylvania Avenue,Wilmington, DE. world around you. It’s the same thing when buying a diamond and finding out what you bought was not what it was represented to be. It’s wrong and its corrupt and it infuriates me. We buy diamonds frequently and many times people come in with certificates of authenticity or appraisals of the diamond and the paper says one thing, but the diamond grade is something completely different. When buying a diamond from a jeweler the one question that people always ask is, “Why does it cost one price here and another price somewhere else?” I mean if we are comparing apples to apples why not the same price? The problem is that one place has an apple and another place has a rotten tomato with a certificate that says it’s an apple. Recently there was an article written about a jewelry store that was selling diamonds with EGL International certificates. It said that the diamond was G Color and VS2 Clarity. The customer paid a price for a G color VS2 clarity that was cheaper than the other retail store selling the same stone. When this customer

took the diamond to have the ring appraised by the G.I.A they found out the diamond was in fact a J color SI2 clarity. That discovery would amount to a HUGE difference in price and quality. Diamonds are priced based on the 4 C’s (see our grading chart SKjewelers.com). The problem is that some retail stores are getting bad certificates so they can say to you, “Hey look it has a certificate” to lure you in to believe, it must be what the certificate says!” So now the question is, how do you protect yourself from making a bad investment and actually know what you are buying is a true quality diamond? Many times stores’ will have certificates that go along with the diamond from an independent Certified Gemologist vs. other stores that offer their own certificates, which is a conflict of interest or in layman’s terms, a huge no-no! You might see legitimate looking certifications like EGL or IGI or AGL, however the only certification company that is consistently recognized around the world is the GIA. No I don’t work for GIA and no the GIA is not paying me to write this article. If you do any research or understand the diamond trade business at all, GIA will be the one certifying body that most, if not all experts agree is the most qualified to grade stones.

Stuart Kingston Jewelers uses an outside independent professional GIA gemmological appraisal services to ensure your investment in diamonds and precious gems are graded with special care and accuracy. See below some of the characteristics that are examined when grading a diamond (Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight)

Last week, I saw an ad on Face Book that advertized Ray Ban® Sunglasses for $35.00— 1 day only! I thought, “Wow $35.00, when they normally cost $120.00 on average!” Of course I bought them and of course they turned out to be fake, nice glasses for $35.00, but not Ray Bans® even though they say Ray Ban® on the glass. So when a deal seems too good to be true…..well you know the answer. 34

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Buying a ring is a daunting task, especially for someone like me who really had no clue where to begin. Edward & the team at Stuart Kingston walked me through every single step of the process. I went down to learn about the differences and Ed gave me some great advice. I started gathering some information about what styles she liked and sent them some pictures. His team helped me design and customize a ring that would be perfect for her. It only took a few weeks to build and they updated me every step of the way. Once it was completed, I was blown away and it made my proposal a lot easier knowing I had a beautiful ring from Stuart Kingston by my side. I would recommend this place to anyone as you won't find a better team to help you from beginning to the end. - Brad Rittle I recently purchased an engagement ring from Stuart Kingston Galleries and can not sing their praises loud enough. I'm a dude, through and through, and had no practical knowledge about buying diamonds; let alone building a ring. They walked me through the entire process, from picking the stone, to custom designing the setting, to getting the ring insured.When they didn't have the diamond I wanted in house, they shopped around for the diamond and found something that hit all of my wants and stayed within my budget. When they delivered the ring, I couldn't have been happier. Best of all, when I delivered the ring she said yes. Thanks Ed, I couldn't have done it without you! - Maximillian Osswald I would never go anywhere else to buy an engagement ring...and I live in Los Angeles. The Stein's are the classiest, most trust worthy people in the jewelry business. I even got my friends in NYC, NJ & CA hooked on the Stein's. We did everything seamlessly through the phone, email and Fed-Ex. When making such a big purchase you really need that trust factor...and you can absolutely trust Stuart Kingston Galleries. - PJ Byrne My cushion cut diamond engagement ring from Stuart Kingston Galleries is absolutely exquisite. My fiancĂŠ collaborated with Edward for months leading up to our proposal and was so grateful for Edward's incredible knowledge and guidance. The design is breathtaking, and the quality impeccable. We couldn't be happier! Not only are we in love with the ring --but it means the world to us to have worked with such an honest and trustworthy jeweler whose expertise is above and beyond. I look forward todesigning our wedding bands with Edward and to visiting Stuart Kingston for other meaningful pieces in the years to come. - Brooke Lyons www.TheWomensJournal.com

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“Hansel & Gretel is celebrating 50 years of one-stop shopping for Flower Girls and Communion.” By Carol Harvey

et’s talk Special Occasions such as Weddings, Christenings, and Communion! Only one store has it all Hansel & Gretel in Talleyville Shopping Center. This year 2015 the store is celebrating 50 years in one location. Hansel & Gretel knows a thing or two about making those special occasions really special. We have dresses, shoes, hair accessories, gloves, tights, purses, and jewelry - in short everything you will need in one stop shopping. When we sell a dress alterations are seldom needed. We make sure the dress fits

before the child leaves the store. Our large selection of sample sizes help insure the right fit. Our experienced staff will guide you as you choose and complete your special occasion outfit. Life is too short to stress. We have an “easy button” because so many people tell us how easy it is to shop here. Two or three times a year we are in New York to select the very best styles at the very best prices to fill our store for the new season. We carry all the top designers and we are always on the look out for very unusual things. We do weddings year round but in the spring we specialize in communion. Everything is so beautiful and it’s a joy

to see the smile on a young girl’s face when she finds “the right dress”. It’s a real shopping experience - one you don’t want to miss. For three generations people have been getting communion and flower girl dresses here. Every year people say, “don’t go out of business - I’ve got a daughter getting married next year.” Boys are not overlooked as well. We have a complete selection of boys wear infant thru size 12 - suits, shoes, ties, belts, etc.

This store has stood for quality and served the public for 50 years – come see what all the excitement is about.

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Enjoy the Freedom of Eyelash Extensions for Your Honeymoon! you use strip lashes on this most important day. False eyelashes look fake, are hard to apply and may disastrously fall off at the most inopportune moment! The solution will not only last you through your special day, but will go with you on your entire honeymoon! Eyelash Extensions.

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our Wedding Day is THE day! You plan and prepare everything from the venue to the visitor’s book. And the next day you shed the elegance and rush to the airport for a romantic get-away. Why not take some elegance with you? No, not your gown! Your eyelashes! Eyelash Extensions will give you that flirty, glamourous look you had on your big day and last throughout your honeymoon. The extensions themselves are perfectly polished polyester points that come in a variety of thicknesses, colors and degrees of curl. Extensions are applied one lash at a time with care and precision using special bonding agents for a completely natural look. The result is thicker, longer eyelashes that are safe in the shower, while swimming, sleeping or exercising. Perfect for all your honeymoon plans! While making your hair, nail and makeup plans for your big day, consider eyelash extensions. Just as you wouldn’t wear press-on nails for your wedding day, why would

And don’t forget the rest of your bridal party and the special Moms. Each “lashscape” is designed specifically the individual – suiting facial features, lifestyle and the occasion. The right combination of length, thickness and curl is needed to achieve a custom look. The Bride may seek a dramatic look, but the bridal Moms may want lashes that restore a youthful vibrancy without looking overdone. And shouldn’t the entire bridal party look their best - each deserves custom, waterproof lashes for the big day.

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Returning from the honeymoon, you may find you want to have the convenience of lashes all the time. Your natural lash turns over every 60 to 90 days and a new extension is applied to keep your lavish look fresh. These one hour Refining Applications are recommended every 2 to 4 weeks. So when you return from the honeymoon, schedule your refining application and continue your fabulous look. Whether you want lashes for your wedding day and honeymoon, or an every-day look to restore lashes of your youth, Lasting Looks has the professional, perfected technique, applied by a licensed, certified and experienced Eyelash Extension Specialist. Safe and affordable, trust your eyes to Lasting Looks! www.LastingLooksForYou.com

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I Think I’m Wearing Someone Else’s Hair of Americans fail to keep their resolutions, an impulsive hair adventure could be ugly.

“A Woman Who Cuts Her Hair is About to Change Her Life” – Coco Chanel Love this quote from Coco Chanel. Caution: Literal interpretation is dangerous. Box color and cutting shears are at your fingertips in every CVS, Walmart and so on. It takes talent to walk you confidently through your transformation. See a skilled seasoned professional. There’s a lot to be considered before making the big move.

1. Natural Texture By J. Christian

hat phrase. I hear it often from women of all ages. In fact, you would probably be surprised to learn you may have used one of these phrases yourself. “When I look in the mirror I see my Mother, I don’t want to look like my Mother.” “I was born with the wrong hair! It’s too kinky. I just want it to be straight and not frizzy.” “My hair makes me look like an old lady. I don’t want to look like an old lady!”

Dear Hair, If you cooperated in the first place, we wouldn’t have to do this the hard way. Sincerely, Girl with the Flat Iron All women have hair envy; and some, hereditary hair fears. If you find yourself preoccupied with your hair or fighting more than your fair share of bad hair days, it’s time to make a new year’s resolution to resolve your hair dilemma once and for all.

A New Kind of New Year ’s Resolution You’ve heard all the old clichés. New Year, New You; Out with the old, in with the new!

That’s all well and good, except with your hairstyle. Impulsive changes could lead to a new set of issues. Unlike committing to a new diet or exercise routine, the consequences of this change can make you miserable for 6 months or more! Given that 92%

Fine hair looks thicker when shorter. The longer it is the stringier and thinner it looks. Curly, the manageability and overall look of your style is determined by the cut. An advanced stylist has mastered the art of cutting within the architecture of your hair. Square layering (standard American cutting technique) results in that “triangle” hair style all my curly-haired clients abhor with a passion. Your haircut should look great curly or straight.

the right kind of layering (long to mid-length layering) fuller heads of hair can still obtain ideal volume and movement without looking puffy.

“Remember, it is not the box or the bottle that does the work, it is the hands and the mind using the color that is key.” - Rick Wellman 5. Consult Your Stylist or NOT

Not to be snotty or anything, but if your hair has been bugging you long enough to bring you to this article, it may be time to change stylists. Most women hold their relationship with the person they’ve spilled their guts to over the years as very sacred and find it difficult to break off the relationship. But here, consider this for one moment: As with any other profession, once the boundary of professional association is breached, the rules of engagement change. Getting too comfortable in your relationship

can and often does erode the aura of customer service. Comfort leads to complacency. Complacency leads to mediocrity. Mediocrity leads to resentment. Don’t pay to feed feelings of resentment.

6. The Most Important Thing a Girl Wears is Her Confidence

Anyone can rock a version of any style as long as they feel good about it! Embrace the change! Be confident in your new look. By being confident with your new look; you convince others to be confident with it too. J Christian and his wife Marcy Wilkinson, own and operate J Christian Studio in Hockessin, Delaware. J Christian has over 37 years experience in this industry and is an active international artist and master educator. The Studio is full-service, upscale salon with expertise in hair, nails, makeup, executive and standard male grooming, as well as bridal services.

2. The Shape of Your Face

Round face? Short hair and fringe, accentuates roundness. You can go with a longer version of a short cut by keeping the front longer. Longer, leaner lengths around the face narrow a chubby face or broad jaw. Long face? Avoid long hairstyles; they could make your face look longer. Shorter hair will flatter you more and balance out your look by adding some width.

3. Seriously Ask Yourself “How much time am I willing to spend styling my hair each morning?” Be honest here. Truth will prevail anyway. Most styles can be manipulated into a certain shape if cut properly, but if you’re not willing to put the work in to achieve the desired outcome and it’s drastically different from what you have now, go a different route.

4. The Density of Your Hair

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Making The Irreplaceable,

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aluing what you hold most dear: The beauty, the love, and the unspoken feelings that turn each moment into a memory. Your wedding is a day you’ll never want to forget. W hen choosing a Wedding Photographer, make sure they will narrate the story of your wedding day through photojournalism, creative lighting techniques, and posing that captures the emotions, hopes, and dreams of you and those you’ve chosen to share your special day. Royal Photography offers a wide variety of wedding packages to meet all of your needs. With leather bound albums, parents’ albums, and individual pictures, Royal Photography allows you and everyone in your life to cherish your wedding memories forever. Over the past 18 years, Royal Photography’s owner, Roy McDowell, has captured “that” moment for more than 300 brides and grooms and

preserved high school memories too numerous to count. Such exposure has led Roy to become one of the most recognizable photographers in Delaware. He creates a lasting impression, not only of an event, but of himself. The pride, precision, and passion he exudes has compelled brides-to-be to track down, “the photographer who took their senior portrait years before.” Roy exhibits this same commitment and customer service when working with the many schools and businesses with which he’s managed contracts. “The consumer drives the product I provide; not the other way around.” With the help and support of family, friends, and business associates, Roy McDowell strives to achieve his goal of providing an unforgettable experience with superior photographs, exceptional focus, and lasting relationships. Contributing Author Erin Seims

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ne of the most overlooked choices for Engagement Rings are the Vintage or Antique pieces. Many times those rings have the beauty and character not seen in some of today’s options. The main issue we encounter with antique and vintage rings is they contain center stones just too small for the current large stone trend.

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Over the years we have many couples come into the store wanting to trade in a ring that has been gifted to them for the purpose of an engagement ring. Our first question to the couple: Why; what does this ring not have that you are looking for?

The elegant place to sell or trade unwanted jewelry.

As a Jewelry store that specializes in Estate Jewelry we have those special pieces you cannot find anywhere else. Our ring selection ranges in age from new to antique and all are available to be redesigned into the perfect engagement ring. If you find a perfect ring that has a Ruby as a center stone or is set with a different cut than you are looking for...we can easily switch it out for a Diamond of any cut and size you desire. Parts of your Heirloom ring can be incorporated, or we can simply design a one of a kind engagement ring!

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In addition we also have bridal jewelry - pearls, chandelier earrings, custom made tiaras as pictured in 14kt gold and diamonds designed by the owner Roberta Kozak. Keep in mind if you’re looking for bridesmaid or groomsman gifts we custom order or design necklaces, earrings, cufflinks, etc. Stop in and see how we are different. The options are limitless! Photography by: Sean Marshall Lin Wedding Dress Custom Made by: Terry Richards

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Men & Women: Ask yourself these questions. pictures and you worry that you may not have the confidence to be happy in any of them! Instead of dreading that special event perhaps it can be your incentive to finally speak to a specialist about your hair loss. Many people are either too afraid to ask about it, still believe that wigs or off the shelf hair pieces are the only options available or simply don’t know who to ask.

We may have the answer you’ve been looking for! Dee Anderson – Owner

ave you noticed your hair is thinning? Have you asked your stylist for different ways to style it to hide the thin sections. Are you starting to wonder if you may be facing a lifetime of baseball caps? And now, just to make matters worse, you have a special event coming up. A wedding (yours or someone else’s) - a class reunion - the vacation of a lifetime. Regardless of the type of event, you know there will be lots and lots of

of the hair shaft. Success is seen in those individuals who are in their first five years of hair loss. Studies have shown laser increases circulation and oxygenation of the blood to the scalp and the hair thus reducing problems such as over oily or dry scalp, as well as dandruff and itchiness. Laser also removes calcification and other blockages around the hair bulb; as well as increasing cell replacement. In addition, it also improves the fullness, shine, body and elasticity of hair.

Non Surgical hair replacement:

Delaware Hair Solutions in Newark, Delaware is a discreet salon specializing in non- surgical hair replacement options. Regardless of the severity of your hair loss or the date of the special event, we can help. And because this is all we do you will not have to worry about going to a large busy salon with other clients coming and going.

Low Level Laser Hair Therapy ( LLLHT) Recently approved by the FDA to re-grow hair, LLLHT has taken hold in the market. In studies, 57% of individuals will re-grow hair, 85% will experience a halt in hair loss while 100% of users see a thickening

Non-surgical hair replacement is the choice for more and more individuals because of the advances in technology and the natural look that’s now attainable. The options currently available have made this the choice for many. Compared to all other options, hair replacement and hair systems represent an affordable method with immediate results for solving hair loss. If a person is not happy with the results, it can be reversed completely without any risk or scars. Attachment methods allow the wearer total freedom. They can

participate in normal activities, such as working out and swimming with no detection, and there is no need to remove anything before going to bed. Coverage can be just where the client needs the hair. Whether it’s just on the crown of the head or full head, the same natural look can be achieved.

Women’s human hair wigs: We specialize in customizing only the best quality human hair wigs to meet your specific needs. Wigs will always be the best solution for many women and can be either matched to your current color and style - or maybe you want a wig that is totally different than your usual look!

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Start The New Year In Style!

Let’s give thanks for the multitude of fabulous things this season has in store for you. We are living in an area where we enjoy four seasons and those seasons offer CHANGE. We are so excited to bring you this season’s best in new trends and comfortable classics.

Janice Venema and Jane Strobel

Best investment pieces this season are offered by Ming Wang knits and Sympli Collection. Both are always updating their look to reflect “NEW”.

Look for details on the back of garments, sheer mesh openings, buttons or draping in everything from occasion to casual clothing. Lady’s Image loves color. Look for lipstick red, coral, pink, true blue, aqua, citrine green, black / white combo and metallic shine in a mix of textures and fabrics.

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Janice and Jane searched the markets and have brought to Lady’s Image trending baseball jackets, crop tops, and fashion forward jumpsuits all featuring some lace, cutouts, and or fringe. You will find photo prints or whimsical prints, color blocking, animal prints, floral prints and stripes that are perfect to update your wardrobe. A must-have will be our edgy, but not over the edge, sheer blouses, tops and jackets. Visit Lady’s Image where parking is at the door, where experienced staff is always available to help, where shopping is stress free and FUN. Find out why we are voted BEST of DELAWARE 18 years running… COME. EXPLORE and ENJOY…

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t’s usually displeasure with outward appearance that gets women in the door of Bare Essentials, a bra boutique that offers professional bra fittings. Only after they are fitted properly do women realize how much discomfort they’ve been living with. For thirteen years, owner Debbie Esslinger has developed a bra and lingerie shop with over, 5,000 bras “If you look good, and 90 sizes, so do we! Visit our mostly European With shop and experience designers. seven professional dedicated women fitters on staff, Essentials has doing what we love.” Bare developed a loyal following of women who recognize the importance of a proper fitting bra and shape wear. Many customers who come in to be sized are surprised to see the difference between the bra size they thought they wore and what actually fits them. Size does matter! A “D” cup is no longer considered to be big. The average woman wears a 36C, up from 34B 20 years ago. Bare Essentials carries cup sizes from AA to K and everything in between. Most department and mall stores go up to D or DD, so women didn’t know they had a choice. Now they do. Bare Essentials offers more than proper bra sizing. The hottest shape wear products on the m a r k e t t o d ay a re ava i l a b l e , a l o n g w i t h re c o m m e n d a t i o n s from consultants on the correct compression and size needed.

large. If possible bras should be fit in the LOOSEST hook so the band can be tightened as the bra ages. Here are three easy steps to a perfect Fit.

1. Band snug and anchored low in the back - parallel to the floor. 2. Underwires resting behind all breast tissue and placed close to or beneath the underarm.

By Debbie Esslinger, Owner

received a question recently from a woman asking me to help her understand what she was doing wrong with her bra? In her fitting, I had explained the concept of the smaller band/ larger cup bra versus the larger band/smaller cup sizing. These two bra sizes are considered “sisters”. A 34DDD and a 36DD bra would both fit the customer correctly depending on her comfort level. However, if the bra is being worn in the middle or tightest hook, this would be a clue that the bra band is too

3. Center front resting against the chest wall (“tacking”), providing separation.

Many women wear their bras too large in the band causing the bra to ride up in the back. If your band is too big it will make your straps fall and create “back fat” as it is pulled up the back. A proper fitting bra should be even all around the torso from front to back. It should feel like a “hug”. When I founded my shop and began working with bra companies and designers who taught me the art of bra fitting, I was told that 70-85% of women wear the wrong size bra. I saw firsthand that this statistic is correct. You know why? Anyone can find some fault with the way a bra fits if they try hard enough. Each customer has a different view of the tightness of a bra or strap. However, there are certain aspects of the fit that are crucially important. Only you know your comfort level, however, you may not get the look or the proper fit you want if the bra band is too

large. As mentioned, certain key aspects of a good fitting bra are taught to my fitting team and I believe are important to a woman’s shape and appearance. FORGET ABOUT THE NUMBERS AND THE LETTERS. Just see how good you look in the mirror.

Not sure when to replace your bra? If your bra is at the tightest hook but still rides up your back, you are not getting any lift because the band has stretched to its maximum capacity. Bras normally last 6 months with proper care and rotation. Laundering your bras and other undergarments is very important to the life of the garment. We recommend Forever New instead of harmful soaps, detergents and bleaches that destroy beautiful, expensive fabrics. Gorgeous lingerie with its important elastic fitting memory need Forever New. The dryer is not your friend and heat hurts. Air drying is recommended. Proper Care Doesn’t Cost - It Pays! Forever New is available here in both liquid and powder. The Stain Remedy is wonderful for removal of most difficult stains.

As we all know bras and swimsuits are two items many women dread shopping for most. The fit team at Bare Essentials are experts in helping you find a bra you love and a swimsuit you never thought you would find, starting in D cup. The bra companies we rely on for superior fit provide swimsuits with bra fitting styles for both the young woman and the more mature lady. You are so much more than a number and we are here to help you prove it.

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The Skinny On Permanent Makeup… A

s Permanent Cosmetics is a fast growing industry, most women have at least heard of the glorious notion of “never having to apply makeup again.” Many women have considered the possibilities of permanent makeup, for themselves or for someone else, knowing that such procedures could make a tremendous difference, even a life change. However, in our busy worlds not all have found the time to explore even the most basic aspects of the procedures, putting it “on the list” as we say, hoping to eventually find the time to learn more. We are here to clarify. So, we are fully aware that we can permanently enhance our natural beauty with permanent eyeliner, brows, and or lips. Did you know she also does areola tattooing and scar camouflaging? What does it take to achieve the perfection that Carmella is recognized for in the tri-state area? Does it hurt, how long does it last, and what can I expect? Read on my friend, read on. It is very important that when considering the procedure(s), one understands that 2 visits are crucial to achieving the desired results, and that these visits must be 4 weeks apart (6 for lips). “Meticulous” is an understatement when describing Carmella’s artistry. She likes to say the first round is baking the cake, and the second is the icing. She is committed to perfection, and by requiring 2 sessions, she has achieved her honorable reputation for which she is known by. So if you’re planning to be finished for a special event, plan ahead, two months to be safe. As far as the procedure itself, it is comforting to know that there is always a consultation prior to any application of pigment. During this time, together you will pick colors, discuss shapes and lines, and come to an agreement on what is to be expected for the final result. There are no surprises, only possibilities. With her decades of skin care and makeup expertise, she often makes suggestions to clients they never even considered, opening up and enhancing facial features to their highest potential. Ultimately the client makes the decision, and Carmella delivers. The consultation is always free, and can be done by itself or along with the first procedure, depending on where you are in your decision making process.

Permanent cosmetic pigment is made of all natural minerals, and it does fade over time, especially with prolonged sun exposure. Certain products and medications, such as glycolic or Retin-A can also cause premature fading of the tattoos. It is best to avoid these products around your makeup area, and ALWAYS wear SPF (even in the winter!) to protect your skin and your investment in yourself. Color boosting your make up every 1 to 7 years is the best way to keep your fresh, youthful color. Every person’s skin is unique, as will be your makeup. The good news is you don’t have to keep up with the maintenance if you feel you no longer care for the enhanced look. It will not turn blue or black. It will simply fade over time, eventually leaving no trace. Honestly though, it will be hard to return to the drudgery of the daily makeup grind. One gets a bit spoiled you know, and it’s hard to go back to the old way. Yes, you can wake-up with makeup, you can exercise, swim, sweat and play and you’ll have no smears or smudges.

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For those interested in scar camouflaging and/or areola restoration, it would behoove you to come in for the free consultation, especially if it is something to boost your esteem. Carmella’s color theory is unmatched, and her delicate manner only adds to the warm hearted experience. With her expertise and education, she has managed to create a three dimensional looking areola/nipple for those with breast reconstruction, giving self-confidence and naturalness back to the women who’ve fought and deserve it. Most light pink or white scars can be blended to appear as if they didn’t exist, regardless of their location on the body. Sometimes looking good is a great start to feeling good, and together, it’s in the direction towards wellness.

After the consultation, if you’re ready to go ahead, you will relax in the chair while she applies a topical numbing cream to the area(s) to be worked on. She reapplies this several times throughout the procedure to ensure the highest level of comfort with little or no pain at all. When you’re through (brows and liner take about an hour and a half, full lip takes about 1.5-2 hours on average), you will be given a little care package with instructions for home care. At first, your make up will appear very fresh and bright, kind of unnatural. This will last for 2-5 days, while the pigment flakes off on its own. (It is important that you do not pick or peel at the dried ink, it has to absorb into the dermal layer!!) It is advisable not to make any major social plans during this time. It will take 4 weeks for the skin to heal and the pigment to fully resurface. Often after the first round there will be spots or areas where the pigment completely absorbed and did not resurface. This is when you come for the second seating and perfection is achieved. Carmella always gives 150% and prides herself in her artwork, a feeling that is obvious when you are in her hands.

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early 85 percent of all people have acne at some point in their lives. For most people, acne is an inherited condition of the pores. When someone is prone to acne, their pores become blocked with dead skin cells much faster than normal. The solution lies in products that penetrate the pore and prevent dead skin cells from building up. Professional Acne Treatments done by an Acne Specialist will help you to get rid of acne and clear your skin more quickly than with just products alone.

Why Get Professional Acne Treatments? 1. To monitor your progress and make changes to your home-care as needed. 2. To exfoliate the skin so that home-care products can penetrate the pore more easily. 3. To lighten dark spots that are caused by acne lesions. 4. To hydrate the skin so that the skin is receptive to your home-care regimen. 5. To extract existing acne impactions. 6. To kill acne bacteria inside the pore. Erica Suppa is the owner of Fresh Faced Skin Care, an advanced skin care clinic with locations in Chadds Ford, PA and in Historic New Castle, DE. Erica has more than a decade of experience in the healthcare industry as an esthetician, skin care expert, and research scientist.

She offers a unique approach to skin care by utilizing her scientific knowledge of skin care ingredients and how they interact with the skin to achieve phenomenal, lasting results her clients have been searching for.

Who Says You Can’t Find What You Want In a Consignment Shop

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Why buy consignment? What makes consignment shopping different from traditional shopping? Consignment shopping is LIKE A TREASURE HUNT FOR CLOTHING. You get to explore an array of clothes, jewelry and shoes with experienced professionals to help coordinate a variety of outfits suitable for any occasion. We also have a large selection of coats, suits, evening wear, gowns, high-end pocketbooks, accessories and furs for you to select from. Come and have fun with Judy, Melody, Peggy, Mia, and Joanne at Sophisticated Ladies Consignment Boutique. All of the staff are well trained in assisting all our customers, and very talented in showing the outfits for those who choose to step in or out of the box. One of our goals is to introduce our customers to “ensembles”. When buying a skirt, pants or dress etc., we believe in coordinating a blouse or jacket etc. in order to have an “ensemble”. Many ladies buy one of the above and arrive home and realize they have nothing to go with their purchase. They then have to go and shop again. We can save you time and money by letting us assist you. We at Sophisticated Ladies try to make shopping a happy and fun filled experience. We look forward to seeing you and welcome any suggestions to help improve your shopping experience with us.

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How Parents Can Help Children Prepare For Assessment Tests T

hese days, helping your student strengthen his or her testPresented By Maggie Lage taking skills takes on new meaning if Article By you live in a state Dr. Raymond J Huntington, that has adopted Co-Founder of Huntington Learning Center the Common Core State Standards — and the standards’ newly aligned assessment tests. Two consortiums are currently rolling out the next generation of assessments to measure students’ progress toward college and career readiness (the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)). That means that the standardized tests that your child has taken in the past will look very different. In addition, school curriculums and expectations of students are significantly different than under the previous state standards. How can you help your child do his or her best on assessment tests? Here are several trusted tips to share with your child to insure the best chance for success on these or any important exams: • Read all questions carefully and follow the directions. On any test, it is critical that you identify each question being asked before rushing into solving or answering the problem. • Narrow down choices. If you are unsure of the answer to a question, eliminate choices that do not make sense or are obviously incorrect (for example, answers that include words such as always and never are red flags). • When working on math problems, eliminate extra information provided that has nothing to do with the question being asked. • If you get stuck on problems, mark them and move on. You can return to them later if you have time at the end of the test, but don’t waste valuable test time spinning your wheels. • Pace yourself. At the outset of a test, do a quick calculation of how many minutes you have for each question—and give a little extra time for essay questions. Try to leave a few minutes

at the end of every test to revisit skipped or troublesome problems. • Draw out problems to help yourself visualize them better. • Minimize test anxiety by keeping things in perspective. Remind yourself that tests are simply how teachers can evaluate what you know. The best form of test preparation is to keep up with homework and in-class work. What can you do to prepare your student for Common Core-aligned assessment tests? Here are a few suggestions: • Talk with your child’s teacher about how you can ease your child’s transition to school work and tests under the Common Core State Standards. • Continue to emphasize the importance of thinking critically—an area of elevated importance under Common Core. Ask questions about what your child reads and learns. Encourage your child to talk about how he or she feels about stories, current events and more. Have your child explain his or her thinking — in both math and reading. • Embrace technology in your household. The new standards focus heavily on the skills needed by today’s 21st-century digital learners and incorporate research and media skills into all content areas. As always, one of the best ways to help your child do his or her best on any exam is to equip them with good study skills and habits. It is also important that you stay apprised of the curriculum changes that are happening in your child’s classroom and understand how those may impact the tests that your child takes.

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of Huntington Learning Center, which has helped children achieve success in school for over 35 years. For more information about how Huntington can help your child, call 1-800-CAN-LEARN. Maggie Lage is the Executive Director

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Stay in touch with your child’s teacher on the best ways for you to support your student in the era of Common Core. Huntington stands ready to help students meet the challenges of the new, more rigorous educational standards and newly aligned assessment tests. As schools’ curriculum and assessment testing evolve, students will need help that extends beyond the type of support they may have needed previously. Call Maggie Lage at 302-737-1150 to discuss your child’s educational needs.

About Huntington Founded in 1977, Huntington is a pioneer and leader in the tutoring industry. For over 37 years, Huntington has provided quality instruction to hundreds of thousands of students. Huntington prides itself on being “Your Tutoring Solution” for students in all grades and subjects. They tutor in reading, phonics, math and study skills; as well as advanced math and science subjects ranging from algebra through calculus and general science through physics. They also prepare students for state and standardized entrance exams, such as high school entrance exams, and the SAT and Act.

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ll of us learn better by doing. This principle prompted the instructors in the University of Delaware’s Social Media Marketing Strategy Certificate to include a real life consulting project for an area nonprofit into the program. The first time the certificate was offered, participants teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware to fine-tune the organization’s social media communication strategy. Since then, consulting projects have also been completed with Bellevue Community Center in Wilmington, and the dropout prevention program Communities In Schools of Delaware. With its focus on how to develop a social media marketing campaign and improve an organization’s social media presence, the program attracts a variety of professionals from the region. “For the students, the opportunity to work with a client is always a highlight,” said Meredith Chapman, UD’s director of digital communications, who serves as the program director and primary instructor. “Working hands-on with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware was a really great experience,” commented Christine E. Serio, one of the first graduates of the UD certificate program and an external communications specialist for Blood Bank of Delmarva. “Not only did we get a chance to delve more deeply into such an

educate. enrich. empower. By Nora Riehl Zelluk, web and communications manager for Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Delaware. important organization, but it was great to put into practice what we were learning. It’s one thing to learn theories, strategies and techniques and apply them to hypothetical situations, but it is much more beneficial to be working on an actual, real-life situation,” added Serio. “We were looking to better utilize social media to help us meet our two primary goals of recruiting volunteer mentors and raising much-needed funds,” explained Mary Fox, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware. “The members of the class really understood this and their proposals were all directly tied to these objectives.” “The proposals included very solid takeaways, some that could be easily implemented right away and others that could be effectively worked into a longer-range social media strategy plan. We received hours of professional consultation services that will really benefit our organization – what a valuable experience!” added Fox.

Offered by the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies, the certificate program is seeking to partner with another nonprofit organization, willing to discuss its goals and business strategies with the program participants, and at a developing stage in their social media presence. For details, please contact Meredith Chapman at continuing-ed@udel.edu.

www.pcs.udel.edu 1-866-820-0238 For more information about the Social Media Marketing Strategy Certificate starting in February, visit www.pcs.udel.edu/socialmedia, call 302-831-7600 or write to continuing-ed@udel.edu.

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We Serve People Who Serve People Since 1946, Pecometh Camp & Retreat Ministries has been serving the local community and beyond by being a refuge of peace and play in a sacred setting. With rustic cabins, dorm-

style retreat houses, and the modern Riverview Retreat Center, we serve as both a camp and retreat facility yearround. As we like to say, “we serve people who serve people”.

For more information and how your organization can have their next meeting or retreat at Pecometh, go to the following link. http://pecometh.org/blog/bid/399368/ We-Serve-People-Who-Serve-People.

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Delaware’s Only 1-on-1 Private School Offers A Revolutionary Difference For Students In Grades K-12th!

By Beverly Stewart, M.Ed.

oes your child become distracted in a traditional classroom? Does his learning style simply not match the teaching style at his school? Is he actively pursuing a career while simultaneously struggling to balance coursework? Is he gifted, bored… or maybe just acting out? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your child simply may not be in the optimal educational environment for him. For students who are not living up to their full potential or who have other challenges within their current educational environment, Back to Basics K-12 Private School offers a crucial advantage – an unprecedented 1:1 teacher to student ratio.

“Thank you for letting me come back to the greatest school on earth. You set me up with all the things that I needed and it worked out wonderfully. It “The staff has been wonderful in recognizing helped get me where I needed to be.” Sean’s learning strengths, while also helping - Michael Lester, Back to Basics Student him grow enormously in the areas in which he previously struggled. He is now a motivated Basics K-12 Private School Where does your child fit learner and truly happy with the social approach is the first step. During in? of the program… John and I extend a heartfelt this meeting you’ll explore As Delaware’s only thanks to you and your entire staff. We highly your expectations, share Department of Educationrecommend the program every chance we information about your approved 1-on-1 Private get.” - Eileen O’Shaughnessy-Coleman child’s current school School, Back to Basics provides a unique environment that is customized and tailored to meet the specific needs and abilities of your child. The talented teaching staff is dedicated to the growth and development of each child academically, socially, mentally and emotionally. Building self-esteem is an unwavering tenet of the program. And, Back to Basics provides a 1-on-1 education to students of all ages from grades K-12th.

Admission is available throughout the school year!

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situation and history and discuss any specific needs.

This is also the time to evaluate exactly why your child’s current school setting is not a good fit, and what educational goals are most appropriate for your child. You’ll also learn more about Back to Basics K-12 Private School and its unique 1-on-1 approach to learning and building a lifelong interest in learning.

“Both of my sons attended Back to Basics. I thought you might like to know that one now has a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and the other is a Management Information Systems graduate… I feel part of the success they have enjoyed is due directly to the instruction they received from Back to Basics.” - Mrs. Cook

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A Happy & Healthy 2015 N

ew Year’s resolutions, sneakers, carrot and celery sticks, protein shakes, exercise equipment, and all things pointing to the move to improve that clutter our minds, refrigerators, cars and homes. Whether our primary concern is our health, appearance, or both, losing just 10-15 pounds and getting 30 minutes of exercise five days a week can prevent or delay diabetes in people with prediabetes. Twenty five percent of adults 20+ years of age or older have diagnosed or undiagnosed pre-diabetes. Diabetes is a serious and costly epidemic that poses a major public health problem. The American Diabetes Association believes that if we are to truly make an impact against this devastating disease we must engage our communities on every level, in every facet of our mission. One of ADA’s strategic partners locally is Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD). BBD supplies life saving blood and blood products to the hospitals in the Delmarva region as well as some in adjacent areas. Being one of the first blood centers in the country to do so, BBD over the last ten years has offered its donors the opportunity to have their glucose levels tested when they donate blood. In that span of time, almost 100,000 donors have taken advantage of this option. More importantly, over 19,000 of those tested were advised to contact their primary care physician to share their results, and potentially begin treatment. ADA and BBD believe services such as this are making a significant difference in the lives of people in our community and aids in working toward a healthier and better informed population. The American Diabetes Association thanks the Blood Bank of Delmarva for their passion and commitment to our mission, in addition to some of our other key partners including AstraZeneca, Christiana Care Health System, Eli Lilly, Morris James LLP, Walgreens, The New Castle County Women’s Journal, The State of Delaware, Delaware Today and Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Delaware. My personal thanks to Delaware’s 2014 Leadership Board; Jim Lenhard, MD, Andrew Bianchino, CJ Jones, Tony Uniatowski, Nash Childs, A. Kimberly Hoffman, Ron Morris, Angi Feldman, Scott Wilcox, Lisa Lindsay, Charlie Tomlinson, Bob Cox, and Michael McGill, without whom we would not have made the significant impact we did in our great state last year. Have a happy and healthy 2015.

The Burden Of Diabetes In Delaware Presented by Susan Polikoff Director, Delaware, American Diabetes Association

Diabetes is a common disease: • Approximately 75,000 adults, or 8.10% of Delaware’s adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. • Adults without diabetes who are overweight and not physically active are at risk of developing diabetes • 64% of all adults in Delaware are overweight or obese Diabetes is a serious disease: • People with diabetes in Delaware suffer from many diabetes-related complications, including lower extremity amputation, end-stage renal disease, and blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. • If current trends continue, one in three US adults could have diabetes by the year 2050. Diabetes is a costly disease: • People diagnosed with diabetes have medical expenses that are approximately 2.3 times higher than people who do not have diabetes. • Individuals with diabetes spent approximately $13,700 on medical costs in 2012. • In 2012, diabetic expenses in Delaware totaled $860 million, and indirect expenses, such as lost productivity and premature mortality, totaled over $260 million. Are you or someone you know at risk for diabetes? Go to our website, w w w. d i a b e t e s . o r g a n d t a k e o u r Ty p e 2 Diabetes Risk test. To s p e a k w i t h s o m e o n e i n o u r Wi l m i n g t o n o ff i c e , p l e a s e c a l l 3 0 2 - 6 5 6 - 0 0 3 0 , x 4 6 4 8 .

Sources • American Diabetes Association Diabetes Cost Calculator. http://www.disbetesarchive.net/advocacy-and legalresources/cost-of-diabetes.jsp • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention State Profiles, 2005. http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/states • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention State Survelliance Data, 2010. http:/apps.nccd.cdc.gov;DDTSTRS/StateSurvData.aspx

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2014 Expo Wrap-Up T

he 24th annual Entrepreneurial & Business Women’s Expo played to a sold out audience this past November. This popular event provides educational opportunities for attendees while expanding foot traffic for sponsors and vendors. The Expo is designed to motivate and inspire businesswomen at all levels, build lasting relationships, and embrace all opportunities! Attendees, exhibitors and sponsors are provided with endless networking opportunities, outstanding educational workshops, a business resource center and motivational programs. The house was filled at Clayton Hall at the University of Delaware with over 100 exhibitors, four engaging workshops and Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady”. Ms. Emerson wowed the lunch crowd with her story of hard work and ground breaking social media expertise behind the creation of her brand. The Chamber was also pleased to award the Entrepreneurial Women of the Year Award to Janet Killian, President, Gemini Janitorial Services and the Business Woman of the Year Award to Amy Eschenbrenner of Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast. Planning is already underway for the 25th Annual Silver Anniversary Expo. See you on November 12th, 2015 back at Melinda Emerson Clayton Hall! “SmallBizLady”

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2013 Business Woman of the Year, Bridget Erhard of Ameriprise Financial Services presents the plaque to 2014 winner Amy Eschenbrenner of Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast.

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The Financial Side Of “I Do” lending money to family, have a policy beforehand. The best policy…never borrow, never lend.

different money perspectives. Before getting married and throughout the marriage, couples should talk openly about their financial goals, spending habits, assets, and liabilities. One of the worst things a spouse can do is keep financial secrets. Be honest with each other and be flexible.

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2. Set financial goals. Have short-term and long-term financial goals. Goals should include paying down debt, creating an emergency fund, and saving for retirement. Financial goals should be reviewed, and modified when necessary, on a regular basis. 3. Create a monthly budget. Creating a budget will help keep spending in check and help couples reach their financial goals. Budgeting decisions should be made together. Whether you maintain separate accounts or combine accounts, you have to do what’s best for you as a couple.

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Handling Market Volatility less volatile investments. But before you leap into a different investment strategy, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. How you choose to invest your money should be consistent with your goals and time horizon.

Presented By Frederick J. Dawson, ChFC, CLU

onventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake. Though there’s no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common sense tips can help.

Don’t put your eggs all in one basket Diversifying your investment portfolio is one of the key tools for trying to manage market volatility. Because asset classes often perform differently under different market conditions, spreading your assets across a variety of investments such as stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives has the potential to help reduce your overall risk.

Focus on the forest, not on the trees As the market goes up and down, it’s easy to become too focused on day-to-day returns. Instead, keep your eyes on your long-term investing goals and your overall portfolio.

Look before you leap When the market goes down and investment losses pile up, you may be tempted to pull out of the stock market altogether and look for

Life Underwriter) has over 30 years of comprehensive wealth management experience. He is Executive Vice President of Bassett, Dawson & Foy, Inc. and a founding principal partner of the firm. Successful women are prominent among Fred’s diverse domestic and international client base of professionals, retirees, professional musicians and business owners. In 2008 Fred was cited by Delaware Today Magazine as one of Delaware’s Top Financial Advisors. Criteria are not necessarily based on client satisfaction or advisor performance. Fred received a State of Delaware Senate Tribute in 1999 for his “long and distinguished record of service to his community, his country, his state and his region.”

Look for the silver lining A down market, like every cloud, has a silver lining. The silver lining of a down market is the opportunity you have to buy shares of stock at lower prices.

Don’t stick your head in the sand While focusing too much on short-term gains or losses is unwise, so is ignoring your investments. You should check up on your portfolio at least once a year, more frequently if the market is particularly volatile or when there have been significant changes in your life.

For more information or to schedule a complimentary, no obligation initial consultation contact Fred’s office at 302-999-9330 or fdawson@bdfwealth.com.

* Bassett, Dawson & Foy, Inc. is an Independent Registered Investment Advisory Firm with the State of DE. * Securities Offered Through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC * Any opinions are those of Fred Dawson and not necessarily those of RJFS or Raymond James. * You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Fred is frequently sought after as a public speaker on financial matters. If your group or organization would like to hear Fred speak merely contact his office at 302-999-9330.

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch As the market recovers from a down cycle, elation quickly sets in. If the upswing lasts long enough, it’s easy to believe that investing in the stock market is a sure thing. But, of course, it never is. As many investors have learned the hard way, becoming overly optimistic about investing during the good times can be as detrimental as worrying too much during the bad times. The right approach during all kinds of markets is to be realistic. Have a plan, stick with it, and strike a comfortable balance between risk and return.. *Some Content Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2014.

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Whoever coined the adage “A Picture is worth a Thousand Words” knew the value or experienced the power of communication where time was of the Ara Atkinson-Skinner essence! This phrase is CEO/Illustrator powerful and a huge Ara offers creation solutions to business owners, entrepreneurs, clue for folks who have art directors, authors, writers trouble getting folks to and discerning clientele “Make Their Mark ” with pay attention to them or distinct Unforgettable original their wonderful amazing illustrations and creative impressions for an audience product offerings! TM

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Why wouldn’t we want to clarify or deliver a message faster? Another very close phrase published in 1911, "Use a picture. It's worth a thousand words." quoted by the newspaper editor Arthur Brisbane discussing journalism and publicity. The Russian writer Ivan Turgenev who wrote Fathers and Sons in 1862, said, "A picture shows me at a glance what it takes dozens of pages of a book to expound." The psychologist Jerome Bruner of New York University has described studies that show that people only remember 10% of what they hear and 20% of what they read, but about 80% of what they see and do.

So now that you know the importance of visual aids, the next step is using them. You can always use the freebie (clip art) that comes with most of the software today, but when you really want to stand out, you need original art! Original art can depict your message or tell your story which will be best provided by an Illustrator. An illustration can bring to life a logo, article, story, poem, event poster or piece of textual information by providing a visual representation of something described in the text. Illustration comes from the Latin word illustra'tio, illu'stro meaning enlighten, irradiate. An illustration is a “PICTURE” a depiction made by an artist, such as a drawing, sketch, painting, photograph, or other kinds graphic means.

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“It’s Just A Sign, It Doesn’t Have To Be Professional.” ? y l l a e R , h O

rom the business card in your pocket By Carol Mack Warner to the digital billboard President you see on the highway while going to work, signs are so much a part of your everyday life you take them for granted. Outside to inside, lobby to office, in the home, everywhere, signs are there to announce, inform, direct, warn and guide. Signs are a visual, non-verbal way to communicate and not just by the words alone. The type of sign, location, choice of font or letter style, sizing, layout and design all play a part in getting the message and your best image across. It’s not just a sign – it’s tells others who you are and if designed correctly, will attract the type of client you want. I have a friend who decides where she will eat if she likes the sign outside. If it’s neglected, she wonders what else is being neglected. This applies to all the signage you have in your business. Does your print material reflect the type of business you do? A comic book store will likely suffer using signage that a funeral home would use and vice versa. A comic book letter style and super hero are as out of place as somber tones and lettering are for the comic book store. Where do you go and what do you look for when searching for a graphics professional? Often word of mouth is a good way to start but don’t stop there unless they make you feel welcome and comfortable to discuss your needs. A full service sign company can save time and money if they fit. They can design and produce the final product without having to search out a company to produce your sign. A good relationship should form and they can provide other types of signs that follow your look without having to repeat the introduction process. If you want a logo designed, determine the purchase price of the design package so you can own the artwork. This is standard in the industry and should be discussed prior to work being done. This will allow you to take and use your artwork freely. Remember it is your business and you are the driver, so don’t be intimidated if it doesn’t work for you. If you work with the designer, you should be asked a variety of questions including the type of client you want to attract. Yes, that is what a sign can do by the way it is designed. All you have to do is watch TV advertisements to see how that works. Other questions include a discussion of the following topics: Type of sign, where will it be located and mounted, what are you trying to say and conveying the message using the visual clues of font style, colors and images.

Type of Sign: The type of sign is determined by the purpose and what you want to say: Large format printing, posters, banners, A.D.A. interior signage, real estate site signs, traffic signs, business cards, engraving, raised lettering, cast bronze plaques, flags, specialty items, vehicle lettering, car wraps, window lettering, labels, decals, magnets, directories, trade show, floor graphics and custom items all have different properties and uses. It is amazing to think that many weren’t in existence even 20 years ago. New products are coming out all the time. Location: What distance away from the sign will viewer stand? How will it be mounted? Please check with your township for the appropriate permits and regulations for exterior signs. A.D.A.(American Disabilities Act) signage with raised lettering and Braille II translation also have specifications for production, installation and use. Layout - Image This is where your message will work or fail. The layout of your message is influenced by many considerations including purpose, fonts or letter style, graphics or icons, color and size. If your message is to announce your place of business, then it is important to be visible from

the street quickly – so cars passing by can see the sign easily within the few seconds they pass by. Remember, this applies to vehicle lettering as well. The back door is a “billboard” and gets the greatest length of viewing time from the people traveling or stopping behind the vehicle. Drivers pass by the sides quickly, their eyes on traffic ahead. This valuable “real estate” needs to be optimized for quick viewing. Window lettering, banners, interior placards, business cards and brochures are saved for more detailed information. Traffic, parking and warning signs are designed to impact immediately and are simple and direct. Choice of font or letter style, graphics and materials express more information than the written message. The prospective client gets a feeling about the business from the sign: “It looks like it’s a good, clean and friendly place to eat.” “Too cheap looking – the furniture will probably fall apart.” “Outdated and bad maintenance – probably cutting back on quality.” “New sign – they must be doing well –let’s try it.” Handwritten signs are pretty much a thing of the past except in “back in 5 minutes” type of situations. Do not confuse this with professional hand lettering, almost a lost art in the industry and highly prized. The office printer is common place and can be forgiven to be used as temporary signage. After a short period of time, the sign should be removed or replaced if the message is a permanent one. Temporary signage gets tattered, worn and generally lacks the authority of your company image. There is more to it than just written words. It’s an opportunity for prospective and current customers to identify with your business and image. An experienced, professional graphic designer and sign maker will make your signs work for you.

So it isn’t just a sign. Really. “This is the second set of signs that Carol has made for my business, and just like the first time the signs look great, and the turn around time was unbelievable for the delivery of the signs. Not only did she put the signs up perfectly, she also rushed and had them up for my OPEN HOUSE, Thanks” ~ H. Shafer, Rehoboth, DE

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INTENTION INTO ACTION 2015

F OLLOW Y OUR B USINESS C OMPASS TO A P LACE C ALLED P URPOSE “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

It’s not enough to just run a business, ins te a d as entrepreneurs, we should craft a life Donna Duffy is a dynamic entrepreneur and and business of visionary who co-owns 3E Marketing Solutions im p a ct a nd whose talent for creative inspiration empowers, motivates and educates others. Donna’s influence. The mission is to educate, equip & engage small more our passion business owners and organizations with and purpose, affordable marketing strategies and solutions products and through workshops, coaching/consulting, services align with implementation and events. She embraces grassroots methodology, getting down in the needs in the the trenches to meet business owners where marketplace, the they are and gains her greatest pleasure from greater that impact the development of others. will be. How we best serve and deliver excellence and value must be coupled with a great sense of purpose if we intend on establishing authenticity and credibility.

Here are several ways to be sure your compass is set set to True North and leads you continually in the direction of service and success!

The Inner Compass— Mindset and Mission

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who will buy from you. Keeping your vision and scope alive and aware to what’s around you allows you step in because you’re ready. You know that, “when the student is ready, the teacher appears,” so you will be equipped for what you need as you go toward it.

You can be great at what you do but if no one knows you, then you’re like the best kept secret. It’s time to get out there. Mix and mingle, connect and collaborate, teach & share your ideas with the world.

Only with a view to your end goal will you know when you’ve arrived at your destination. So casting vision, mapping out your manifesto, getting clear on what you bring to the world and crystallizing your WHY, are all essential to staying on track as you pursue that which is tucked in your heart to do.

Fresh ideas and additional revenue streams come from having time to uptake new information. When you’re too busy or stressed, always on the go, always in tactical mode, you leave no time to ponder better strategies. Determine that in this new year, you’ll make time for yourself, which in turn, will greatly benefit your business as well.

E: Envision the end goal and embrace your dream

W:Walk & work in that direction till you get there

Everyday, take positive, intentional, deliberate action in the direction of your goals and dreams. Everyday serve with your whole heart; with excellence, in the areas of your expertise. Steady, consistent, micro actions lead to a big return over time.

W: Willing carve out time in your schedule to read and learn as well as rest and recharge

True North—The Place called Purpose

As you enter into this New Year, work with excellence in your business everyday.

The Outer Compass— Tools and Techniques

N: Network with others both live and virtually

In order to make an impact in the marketplace, you need to be seen. We always say that presence precedes profit so whether you connect over coffee, at an event or online through social media, it’s essential that those who need your products and services can readily find you.

S: Set up systems for your

marketing and sales

N: Narrow your niche; align it with the

needs/wants of prospective buyers & clients Knowing who you are meant to serve allows for a great sense of ease and abundance. Not having to chase after every sale allows your marketing message to best match those meant to receive it; with whom you have the greatest alignment. This calls for sharpened sense of understanding of why you are in business and who resonates with the products or services you have to offer.

S: See all the potential and possibility there is for you

Now that you have greater clarity, you begin to see that opportunities that are there for you and for those

To truly be successful and scale in business, you will need solid, repeatable systems and strategies in place. everything from email, social media, blogging and networking should have a strategy that fits into an overall system. So much time is wasted reinventing the wheel and going back to the drawing board when instead the time would be much better spent crafting and creating templates that can be used over again.

E: Embark continually on ways that keep your

expertise in front of others

WHY are you doing what what you’re doing? WHAT is the most significant thing you bring to the marketplace?

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Pre-Nup? I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Pre-Nup! Okay, before you become completely appalled that I would even write about such a topic in the annual Bridal Issue let’s take this one step at a time. We’ll start with a quiz: 1) What do you know about prenup agreements?

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a. Just what I’ve heard about on TV. b. Nothing. c. Enough to know that I should have had one before I married by first husband/wife.

2) Do you think they are just for the rich and famous? a. Yes. b. No. c. Of course, nothing I have is even worth protecting … although I did work for about 10 years prior to getting married and scrimped and saved to buy the house we’re about to buy with my money and none of his/her funds are going towards the down payment …

3) What do you know about ante-nup agreements? a. Ante-what agreements? b. A little (I work at a law firm). c. Enough to know that I should have had one during my marriage to my second husband/wife. In this article I attempt to dispel the myths of pre-nuptial agreements, explain their advantages, and how such an agreement is beneficial. I also explain what an ante-nuptial agreement is and their benefits as well. As discussed in previous articles (found on my website www.pinterlawonline.com), property acquired prior to marriage is generally considered pre-marital. However, a pre-nup puts the non-marital nature of such property in black and white and excludes it from division therefore saving you legal fees and time. Also, due to space constraints, this article is only an elementary discussion of pre-nups and ante-nups. For further and more in depth discussion, please visit my blog at www.pinterlawonline.com. A pre-nuptial, or “pre-nup” as it’s commonly referred to, is a legally binding contract between two expectant spouses which is executed prior to marriage. It describes what property is owned by whom, that each person has full knowledge of the assets of the other person, and how that property should be divided (i.e., excluded) in the event of a divorce.

By entering into a pre-nup that lists those properties as non-marital and therefore excluded from any property division in the event of a divorce when Mr. or Ms. Right turns out to be Mr. or Ms. Right-for- someone-else-but-not-for-me, you are protecting them from having to be divided and therefore protecting yourself and your family by keeping the gains you all worked so hard for.

Myth Two: Only really rich people need a pre-nup. FALSE. While “rich” people may be more likely to get a pre-nup and understand (and appreciate) its importance, many other people can benefit. Think about your artsy friend who has worked for 10 years on her art/fashion line/music and is finally breaking into the “scene” and getting paid for her inspired works. Or think about your friend who has been single (on purpose!), just recently started a business which is struggling, but has a lot of potential, and now, at 42, decides to get married. Both of these women are perfect examples of who should be protecting all that they’ve worked for – which right now isn’t a lot but both have the potential to grow exponentially. And I don’t mean just in money terms. I also mean the actual rights to that art/fashion line/ music/business-with-lots-of-potential. By entering into a pre-nup these women are protecting their passion, in all honesty, from having to be separated into pieces and distributed during property division. Just briefly on ante-nuptial agreements – these are agreements that are entered into by spouses after marriage and protect assets that are the result

of the work of one of the spouses so that those specific assets are excluded from division during a divorce. Think of your friend who started a law firm after she was married for several years to her husband and she worked alone on that law firm with virtually no input from her husband. Under property division laws in Delaware, this business is marital and subject to division in divorce. However, if your friend enters into an ante-nup agreement with her husband excluding her law firm from marital assets, the success culled from all of her hard work, tears, and perseverance will be protected in the event she gets divorced (note to self – draft ante-nup agreement). In conclusion, I hope this article sheds some light on the issues of pre-nup agreements and introduced you to the concept of ante-nup agreements – and puts them in a better light. Again, as space is limited – and there’s so much more to explain – please visit my blog at www.pinterlawonline.com.

Wishing you peace of mind and contentment, Shana Shana A. Pinter, Esq., is the founding attorney of Pinter Law, LLC, a law firm dedicated primarily to family law. She has been practicing since 2009 and founded Pinter Law, LLC, to increase access to legal assistance to those facing challenges within their families. This article is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute and should not be relied upon as legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date.

Myth One: Getting a pre-nup means that we expect to end up getting a divorce. FALSE A pre-nup protects the assets that you, and possibly your family, have spent significant time accumulating. It’s all about protection. For instance, you and your family have purchased real property through a family partnership established just for that purpose. You, therefore, are an owner of, say, 5 properties. This was all accumulated during a time when you didn’t even know Mr. or Ms. Right.

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What Happens When The Caregiver Becomes The Patient? Delaware Workers’ Compensation Law

By Heather A. Long, Esq.

urses, therapists, medical technicians and other healthcare workers put their own health on the line every day as they care for their patients. In 2012, registered nurses and nursing assistants in Delaware had a combined total of 270 nonfatal work injuries that caused them to miss time from work. During that same time, and measuring the same nonfatal work injuries, construction workers had only 70 work injuries in comparison. Normally, we don’t think of healthcare workers as being employed in a “dangerous occupation” but the Delaware Department of Labor statistics certainly suggest otherwise. Some of the more common healthcare worker injuries are sprain and strain of the neck and back, rotator cuff injuries, needles sticks, assault by combative patients, concussions and slip and fall type injuries. These injuries can be brought about by virtually any aspect of patient care, and just about every healthcare worker has sustained at least one, if not several, of these types of work injuries. Healthcare workers are used to being the caregivers. They often experience hesitation, anxiety and reluctance for allowing others to take care of them. For that reason, many healthcare injuries go unreported, and the workers attempt to nurse themselves back to good health. Sometimes that works, but oftentimes it does not. As with every other aspect of healthcare, documentation is key. Therefore, if you are injured www.TheWomensJournal.com

(particularly as a healthcare worker) it is necessary to inform your supervisor and document the injury. Ask your supervisor to fill out a “First Report of Injury” and give you a copy. Also, make a note of any witnesses to your injury, and take pictures of any obvious bruising, cuts, scrapes or other outward signs of injury. This is exactly the type of situation where an ounce of prevention can equal a pound of cure, because as all healthcare workers know- if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen! Once your workers’ compensation injury has been accepted by the insurance company, you may be entitled to benefits including medical expenses, wage replacement, mileage reimbursement, permanent impairment and disfigurement compensation. If you are injured at work, particularly if you work in the healthcare field, immediate and accurate documentation regarding the injury you sustained and how it occurred is of utmost importance. In order to make sure that your injury is properly documented, I highly recommend: 1. That you inform your supervisor in writing about your injury; and 2. You consult with an attorney to ensure that you will receive all the benefits to which you are entitled. I offer free consultations with no attorney’s fee to be paid until your case is settled. This gives you the peace of mind you need in order to focus on the most important thing- your health.

Heather worked her way through law school as a paralegal in a personal injury firm. After passing the bar exam, she spent several years working as a defense attorney, representing local, regional and national companies. With the knowledge gained about the innerworkings of these companies, she now represents injured workers and personal injury plaintiffs. Heather is a graduate of Widener University School of Law, and the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Prior to attending law school, she was licensed as a paramedic and spent time volunteering for her local

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ambulance corps. She is also active as a mock trial coach for Salesianum High School.

Heather is licensed to practice law in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, please call (302) 565-6132 or e-mail her directly at HLong@kcrlaw.com.

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Court Costs Awarded To Injured Victim

For Demonstrative Visual Aids Used At Trial

ecently the Morris James Personal Injury team tried a personal injury case in Delaware’s Superior Court and were successful in getting a very good verdict for the client, in large part due to their utilization of cutting edge visual trial graphics. A good trial attorney is a good story teller. Unfolding the story to a jury is much more effective today with the support and use of visual aids. Jurors not only want to hear about the incident, they want to see what is at issue. In this particular case the jury heard evidence of significant spinal cord injuries from three doctors and one dentist. At times, the information was very technical and intricate. To assist the jurors in understanding the medical evidence, the Morris James Personal Injury trial team used visual graphic illustrations and computer animations to assist the jurors by allowing them to visually see and better understand the extent of the injuries suffered by the client victim as a result of a serious motor vehicle accident. We believe, when compared to other jury verdicts for similar injuries in this case, the use of the visual aids and animations increased

Being the very best story tellers we can be by utilizing cutting edge technology to help our injured clients achieve the result they deserve is what makes our job so challenging and rewarding.

that evidence. Here the technology utilized in the expert depositions played at trial, and the custom visual aids created for the jury, greatly assisted the jury in understanding the medical evidence pertaining to causation and damages.”

the overall value of the victim’s injuries in the jurors’ minds. While visual graphics and animations are commonly seen in courtrooms on television and in the movies, the use of these graphics is very costly and not as commonly used in the “real” courtrooms of our community as often as one would think. One of the reasons these visual graphics are not used is because Delaware Judges have routinely denied successful plaintiffs reimbursement of visual graphics and illustrations costs used at trial. However, it is our understanding that this case was the first Delaware case in which a Superior Court judge ordered that the defendant’s insurance company pay fees incurred by the injured victim for costs associated in presenting demonstrative aids.

The Judge noted that other federal courts have long recognized, “Computers, computer graphics, digitized documents, and other technological advancements have become important tools of the modern-day trial lawyer.” DiBella v. Hopkins, 407 F. Supp. 2d 537, 540 (S.D.N.Y. 2005). Courts recognize trial graphics and visuals aids help the jury by focusing attention on salient documents and concepts. Courts recognize these demonstrative aids are useful at trial because it is an educational process.

By Susan D’Alonzo Ament Susan D’Alonzo Ament is a partner with Morris James LLP and has practiced for 31 years representing personal injury victims. Over the years, Mrs. Ament has found that some women don’t understand the crucial need to have adequate automobile insurance coverage in the event of a serious accident. Susan Ament educates women on these needs every day in her practice and in seminars that she presents throughout the year.

This ruling will result in the more frequent future use of these aids and will help the skilled and creative trial attorney tell the story of the injured person. This is significant for all future victims that require a jury to decide the value of their case.

The Superior Court judge wrote in her decision: “The Court recognizes 21st century technology, such as computer graphics and digitized documents, are very effective tools in jury trials. Not only do they enable jurors to better understand the evidence, but they aid in the efficient and orderly presentation of

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Healthy Balsamic Vinegars Come In Dark And White By Dolores Waddell Balsamic vinegars are best known as Italian vinegars and ours comes directly from Modena, Italy. Some have not had the opportunity to taste a white balsamic vinegar, they are light, crisp and delicious! White balsamic vinegars have a sweet, subtle flavor, come in a clean color and are primarily served with light colored foods. The exception to this is mixing it with a Fusions Tasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Olive Oil creating your own salad dressing served

on a bed of crisp mixed greens with feta cheese, some grape tomatoes and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds. When using dark balsamic vinegars, the color of your food will take on a dark hue much like the dark vinegar used, white vinegars do not discolor your foods. Fusions Tasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Both White and Dark Balsamic Vinegars have these health benefits: â&#x20AC;˘ Low in Calories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only need to use 1tablespoon or less, Fusions is 10 calories, a little goes a long way, great flavor â&#x20AC;˘ Normalizes Blood Pressure - reduces the hardening of arteries, also known as

atherosclerosis. Because of this, balsamic vinegar also lowers and stabilizes blood pressure levels â&#x20AC;˘ Stabilizes Cholesterol - the polyphenols in balsamic vinegar limits the ability of LDL cholesterol to oxidize â&#x20AC;˘ Steadies Blood Glucose Levels - Balsamic vinegar is low on the glycemic index and will not cause spikes in your blood glucose levels. These are a few benefits, but there are many more. Use when cooking, marinating or making a vinaigrette. Stop by the store if you are looking for inspiration.

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By Jenn Adams

pening Fresh Thymes our main goal was providing real whole food to our community and source from local chemical free farmers as much as possible. We wanted to create a place for all people to feel welcome so we designed a menu for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores. Working with small local farmers we know where our food is coming from, how it is being produced, and supports www.TheWomensJournal.com

their livelihood. If we lose our small farmers, we lose our food supply. Sourcing food locally reduces the carbon footprint making Mother Earth happier and keeps the income flowing within our local community. The community sustains our business. We have met so many amazing people. As the community supports us through our ups and downs, we are happy to support our community. It feels good to help others. We created a happy little corner and thanks to social media attract tourists. It is so much fun meeting people from other areas, hearing how beautiful our city is, and making recommendations of things to do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also really neat to hear people say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice your community has great places like this.â&#x20AC;? It makes me realize we created the

type of place we would search for on our travels. As a small business owner my thought processes have changed. I rarely shop in national chain stores anymore. I first think what small business can I support. Why support the small business and maybe not make the one stop convenient shop? I know how hardworking, passionate, and the integrity those small businesses have. I know I am supporting their livelihood as they support ours. I know that they care about our community as much as we do. The prices might be a little higher, but I know that the investment is going to help a family in our community. Small businesses are the backbone of our community, express the character of our city, appeal 65

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Elements Of Nutrition, Your Answer To The New Year! Don’t have what you’re looking for? Ask an employee about ordering special products especially for your needs! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has many benefits including lowering your risk for heart disease.

By Caren Sachs, Registered Dietitian; LDN

t’s all too familiar; it’s a new year and you pledge to lose a few pounds; to join a gym and start a new exercise routine, vowing to count every last calorie. But soon, you’re eating snacks at the office, a few pieces of candy, a cupcake here and there, grabbing happy hour mojitos, thinking, just once it won’t hurt.

A healthy lifestyle starts here, at Elements of Nutrition, with a Registered Dietitian on site, you are bound to find anything you are looking for. Located on Kirkwood Highway, E.O.N brings you some of the newest yet most effective supplements, body care products, Non-GMO verified products, and healthy lifestyle choices! Elements of Nutrition has a lot of product options for Gluten free lifestyles. Caren, a Registered Dietitian, holds a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Delaware. She has influenced the lives of many individuals with her passion for food, healthy living, along with her nurturing and caring style. Caren consults people about nutrition, their diet, food choices, and other acute conditions. Elements of Nutrition, a new independently owned and operated natural and organic health food store, centrally located, and brings a fresh well-being to the community. Along with a large selection of bulk- including grains, nuts, herbs, spices, and coffee, and fresh local organic produce, Elements of Nutrition offers many other selections, including shelf stable, refrigerated and frozen foods to make it easy to prepare whatever you want.

Begin the New Year by making better choices, for example, add vegetables to the foods you love— like eating pizza topped with spinach, broccoli, and green peppers instead of sausage and pepperoni. Swap the all-or-nothing approach for one or two healthy switch-ups in your daily routine. For instance, eat breakfast of about 300 calories –a healthy mix of protein and whole grains; additionally, budget for the treats you love, by eating healthy snacks like carrots and hummus, so you can occasionally splurge on decadent treats like dark chocolate. In the New Year, try to be mindful of your choices, and portion sizes while looking forward to going to the gym, by loading an iPod with feel good jams. This will put you in an upbeat mood, and push you, which translates to an energizing

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Joan Wuertz Receives Award For 30 Years Volunteer Service For Delaware Hospice J

oan Wuertz joined Delaware Hospice as a volunteer in 1984 with a passion for hospice care that was unusual in those early years. Joan was a nurse in the U.K., Canada and Washington DC before retiring in Delaware. She volunteered for a cancer ward in Wilmington, where she became quite discouraged with the treatment of terminal patients. “Visiting hours were very strict, which left patients alone when they needed to be with their loved ones. Patients were hauled away for radiation and treatments when they should have been resting. Pain medications were rigidly administered, regardless of the comfort of the patient.” Then, while vacationing in England, Joan had the incredible opportunity to visit an uncle who happened to be a patient at the world’s first hospice— St. Christopher’s, founded by Dame Cicily Saunders. “I was amazed at what I discovered there. People could be happy. There was a tremendous amount of pain control. Dogs and children visited at all hours. There was an overwhelming sense of peace and comfort. I witnessed not only acceptance of their condition by patients, but also dignity and respect surrounding them. It was so different than what I had experienced in oncology departments in hospitals in the U.S.” After her return to her home in Wilmington, a friend, Gloria Thornley, called, who had just become the first volunteer coordinator for the newly-founded Delaware Hospice. She asked Joan if she might be interested in volunteering, offering assistance to patients and families in the program. Joan replied, “Absolutely! Where do I sign up?” Thirty years later, she has never tired of supporting these families during their time of need!

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“Things were naturally different in 1984, when Delaware Hospice cared for a total of 10-15 patients per week.” Joan said, “Volunteers provided a great deal more care for the patients in the early years. “We often performed services which are handled by nursing assistants today, such as bathing the patient or changing bed linens. There were only a couple of nurses on staff, and they would take turns doing rotations at night. They were happy to have somebody go out with them at 2 a.m., so they would come by and pick me up to ride along with them.”

About Delaware Hospice Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided exceptional care and support to 46,000 patients and their families. Its mission is to help each patient, each day, live the fullest, most comfortable life possible. Delaware Hospice is the largest and only licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. Delaware Hospice is honored to be accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s leading health care standards-setting and accrediting organization. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 800-838-9800 or visit our website, www. delawarehospice.org/get-help-now/resources/end-of-life-planning.

Modern technology has alleviated a few challenges faced in those first years of Delaware Hospice’s existence. Joan remembered, “We always carried change for telephone calls since there were no cell phones. Everything was documented by paper. Nurses were not permitted to make pronouncements, so often we sat with families several hours through the night until a physician could come to the house.” Joan’s warm personality suits her volunteer role as patient/ family support, and she has clearly enjoyed the relationships with family members. “I’ve met and become close to so many memorable people over the years through listening and sharing stories. One patient was compulsive about bathing every day. No one came on weekends, so I would go to give her a bed bath. One family’s mother was ill, so I took her two teenagers shopping for school clothes. That was an experience I’ll never forget!”

It’s your life. We’ll help you live it. She’s always been the one who could turn any day into a magical adventure. At Delaware Hospice, we’ll see her through your eyes and be there with comfort and care. We’ll respond quickly when you need us. And through our expert pain and symptom management we’ll give her those days where she can still turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

“People say, ‘We can’t thank you enough,’ but they don’t understand that we get more from them than we give. It’s wonderful to feel that you were useful. You think more about your own life, count your blessings and appreciate what you have.”

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