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Brewed for the Holidays

600 Years of Belgian Heritage

THE FOLKS AT STELLA ARTOIS® are extremely proud of their Belgian roots. Their story can be seen on every bottle of Stella Artois. If you look closely, hints of their origins are proudly displayed.

By 1366 roots of Stella’s brewing tradition had been established in the city of Leuven, Belgium– which is also where the original Den Hoorn brewery was founded. Den Hoorn laid the foundation for the quality taste and standard Stella Artois is known for. The symbol of the Den Hoorn Brewery is proudly displayed in Stella Artois’ cartouche to this day.

SEBASTIAN ARTOIS

Sebastian Artois was admitted to the Leuven Brewer’s Guild as a Brew Master in 1708, and only nine years later purchased the Den Hoorn brewery. In memoriam, you can find his last name on the brewery and every bottle of Stella Artois around the world.

ORIGINALLY BREWED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Artois Brewery was so beloved internationally and locally, a special batch was created as a Christmas gift to the people of Leuven. That special batch was the first to officially include “Stella” in its name. “Stella”, meaning star in Latin, pays homage to this original occasion, accompanied by a star on every bottle.

So next time you see a bottle of Stella Artois, take note of the rich history paired with the rich flavor on and in every bottle.

HOW TO POUR PERFECTION

Pouring the perfect Stella Artois® is key to enjoying the perfect Stella Artois®. The brand’s time-honored nine-step ritual helps ensure that consumers everywhere are served as they would be in Belgium. After hundreds of years of brewing experience, there is only one way to pour a Stella Artois® and it is important that all those who serve Leuven’s gold standard lager pay as much attention to serving Stella Artois® as we do to brewing it.

Not only has it been proven that correctlypoured Stella Artois® results in satisfied consumers and increased brand loyalty, but bartenders, too, become true brand ambassadors once they have mastered the art of serving Stella Artois®. The annual Stella Artois® World Draught Master Competition – established in 1997 - heralds the importance of this pouring ritual. Bartenders from around the world compete to demonstrate their beer-serving prowess before a panel of distinguished judges who carefully scrutinize each and every step.

STELLA MIDNIGHT LAGER

A brewery with a history that dates back nearly 100 years has ventured out from its popular Pilsner with a limited-edition dark lager. In time for the holidays, Stella Artois has introduced Midnight Lager, a 5.4% ABV beer that’s available in 12oz bottle, 6-packs. Midnight Lager pours a dark, jet black with a brown frothy head from a 12oz bottle. This appearance is the result of the beer’s use of roasted dark malts that are quite evident in the aroma of the dark lager. The beer’s roasty qualities bring forth dark chocolate and coffee notes on the palate that is balanced by the use of Herkules and Saaz hops

STELLA SOLSTICE

Stella Artois, a brand of Anheuser-Busch, released Solstice Lager, the brand’s first-ever limited-edition golden lager. Inspired by the summer solstice, the lager contains notes of citrus essences and is triple-filtered for a smooth, crisp finish, the company says. It also has a malty sweetness, has an alcohol by volume of 4.5 percent, and is 105 calories for a 11.2-ounce bottle. The limited-edition imported beer is available in six-packs and 12-packs.

Locally, Marsala Beverage employs about 100 full-time employees. Marsala Beverage, LP is the largest malt beverage, wine/spirits and non-alcoholic distributor in Northeast Louisiana. Their success is based on the fact that they never lose sight of delivering what is really important – quality products, timely service and a genuine concern for our customers’ needs. Annually, they deliver over 2.4 million cases of beverages to over 700 retail accounts.

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Let’s Talk Bunions

Common Questions About Bunions

BY J. MARSHALL HAYNIE, MD

AS AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle, I have seen my fair share of patients suffering from bunions. Folks have a lot of questions about bunions, and I thought I might take a minute and answer some of the most common questions and concerns patients have about them.

WHAT IS A BUNION?

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. This occurs gradually when some of the bones in the front of your foot move out of place causing the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the smaller toes. This forces the joint at the base of your big toe to stick out.

WHAT CAUSES BUNIONS?

The exact cause of bunions is unknown, but there are several risk factors that are attributed to them: • Wearing tight ill-fitting shoes- shoes that are pointed, narrow or too tight can make people more susceptible to bunions. • Wearing high heels- shoes with higher heels push the toes forward and crowds your toes. • Certain types of arthritis, particularly

Rheumatoid arthritis-inflammatory conditions can increase you chances for developing bunions. • Heredity-inherited problems with the structure and anatomy of the foot can cause bunions.

DO MEN GET BUNIONS?

They do! The reason men have bunions tends to be due to genetics. It’s an inherited predisposition relating to the shape of your foot and its biomechanics. If you have flat feet, then you tend to roll inwards as you walk or run, instead of your foot rolling evenly from heel to toe. This adds extra pressure on your tendons and ligaments around your toe joint, making it less stable and more likely to form a bunion. However, it is not as common for men to get bunions as it is for women.

WHY ARE WOMEN MORE PRONE TO BUNIONS?

Women are about ten times more likely to get bunions than men. One of the more obvious reasons is choice of footwear - most fancy shoes are not built for comfort and often crowd the toes, adding extra pressure. Other reasons include women choosing careers that require long standing times, and they tend to have weaker (more limber) ligaments.

CAN BUNIONS HEAL ON THEIR OWN OR DO THEY REQUIRE SURGERY?

Unfortunately, bunions do not go away on their own and often get worse with age. There are more conservative, nonsurgical options including: • Choosing comfortable shoes with a wide toe box • Wearing a bunion pad • Using ice for inflammation • Anti-inflammatory medication

WHEN IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER BUNION SURGERY?

When pain is interfering with your daily activities, it is time to talk about surgical options. There are several surgical procedures to treat bunions and it is important to discuss what option is best for you with your orthopedic foot & ankle surgeon.

Surgical procedures for bunions can be done as single procedures or in combination. They might involve: • Removing the swollen tissue from around your big toe joint • Straightening your big toe by removing part of the bone • Realigning one or more bones in the forefoot to a more normal position to correct the abnormal angle in your big toe joint • Joining the bones of your affected joint permanently in more severe cases

A common misconception about bunion surgery is that the surgeon is removing the bony growth. We are re-aligning and straightening the bones in the big toe to reduce the protrusion.

HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL RECOVERY FOLLOWING BUNION SURGERY?

Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure which means you will go home the same day. After a short time in recovery, you will be released to go home. You will need to have a friend or family member to drive you home. Once you are home, it’s important to follow any specific guidelines that your surgeon has discussed with you, including: • Avoiding putting weight on your big toe • Elevating your foot to reduce swelling • Keeping your wound and bandages dry • Taking prescribed medications

Your surgeon may prescribe physical therapy to strengthen your foot and ankle. Typical recovery time is 6-8 weeks. To ensure the best outcome long term, make sure you choose proper footwear.

If foot and ankle pain is interfering with your quality of life or even if it’s just to get answers, give us a call. To schedule an evaluation with Dr. Haynie, please visit: orthopedicspecialistsla.com or call: (866)759.9679.