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KITCHEN CONNECTION MEMBER CINDY GAYTE CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY WITH THAI KITCHEN BIRD PEPPER P.54

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Continued from last month...I found this and wanted you to know how otters find their homes!

1. Otters hold hands! 2. River Otters and Sea Otters are totally different. 3. Otters live on every continent except Australia! 4. Baby otters are called pups! 5. A group of otters is called a bevy, family or lodge. 6. The Hairy-Nosed Otter is the rarest otter. 7. Sea Otters have the thickest fur in the world. 8. The Amazon river has Giant Otters~ up to 75lbs! 9. Otters eat A LOT. Mostly fish! 10. Otters are excellent environmental indicators. 11. Sea Otters like to groom each other! 12. Otters like to nestle into abandoned beaver and muskrat dens. 13. Otters are speedy swimmers! 14. Most otters have claws, while only a few species do not. 15. Otters are endangered! Help by keeping their environment clean! Otters travel as a family hand-in-hand as they search the waters and shores for empty beaver and muskrat dens to call home. Think of me as your friendly, intuitive waterfront broker. Like otters, we’ll go hand-in-hand when it’s time for you to make a change. -Wendy Lister (425) 283-8858 Information provided via https://www.mnn.com

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Blue Angels on parade. Fish frolicking through the bay at dusk. Immaculate sunsets. Boating galore. Parks full of excitement and enchantment. Ice cold lemonade on the dock. The waterfront fun never ends in the Great Pacific Northwest. Come join the festivities ~ summer awaits!

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“My mom took a lot of pride in educating people about her heritage and food.” -Cindy Gayte, member and owner of Thai Kitchen Bird Pepper

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ANCIENT GRAINS

Five recipes for quick, healthy summer meals.

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SUMMER SKIN

Six organic products to protect your skin.

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KITCHEN CONNECTION

Member Cindy Gayte opens a new Bellevue location.

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D E PA R T M E N T S mind & body Tips and advice for complete health and wellness

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WHAT’S YOUR SLEEP LITERACY

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RE FLEC TIONS MAGAZINE VOLUME 34 ISSUE 10 BCreflections.com editor

Lauren Hunsberger | 425.688.3162

Bellevue Club members making a big impact on the community. Cindy Gayte, featured on the cover, is a foodie entrepreneur whose roots run deep in the Eastside culinary scene. Her family has provided authentic Thai food to the area for decades, and this year she expands the empire with a new West Bellevue location. Read the story behind Thai Kitchen Bird Pepper on page 54. To help boost your wellness, we talk with a few physicians about a variety of topics. From treating depression to understanding how to safely summit Mount Rainier, these brilliant minds care for locals like no one else. Find their stories on page 50 and 60. Lastly, if you simply want to spend more time enjoying what’s around you, check out the guide to Bellevue summer events on page 34. There is something for everyone!

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SAMANTHA LUND

Samantha Lund is a former multimedia journalist turned digital media specialist at the Bellevue Club. See Samantha’s work on p 34. 8 | june 2019 reflections

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INESE WESTCOTT

Inese Westcott is a Seattle and Eastside–based portrait photographer. Find her work at inesewestcott.com See Inese’s work on p 54.

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Taryn Emerick is a graphic designer and photographer at the Bellevue Club. See Taryn’s work on p 66.

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FUNKO AND EVERETT AQUASOX STRIKE SIX-YEAR DEAL Leading pop culture consumer products company, Funko, and Everett-based Seattle Mariners Class A affiliate, the Everett AquaSox, recently announced a six-year partnership that will change the name of Everett Memorial Field to Funko Field. Funko was originally founded in Snohomish County in 1998, but it wasn’t until 2017 that the company began setting down roots in downtown Everett. That’s when it debuted its new corporate headquarters and its 17,000-squarefoot flagship store on Wetmore Avenue.

BLACK ROOSTER COMING TO RENTON When you think of the Eastside’s food culture, there are many trends that make it stand out. Two of the best things the Eastside has going for it? A variety of delicious, authentic Chinese restaurants, some of the best in Washington, and a bevy of delightful farm-to-table establishments, many with lakeside views. Put all those things together, and you get Black Rooster, the renowned farmto-table restaurant from China, coming soon to the Eastside.

bellevue company announces employee experience platform Limeade, a Bellevue software company, announced in May the launch of Limeade ONE — a platform designed to help improve the employee experience. Limeade describes the platform in a press release as “the first and only platform to deliver well-being, engagement, inclusion, and communications solutions in one seamless user experience.”

To read the full stories, visit 425business.com.

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PEARL GEM “Pearls are always appropriate.” —Jackie Kennedy top to bottom: Mikimoto pearl strand. Mikimoto white pearl and black South Sea pearl and d i a m o n d b r a c e l e t. M i c h a e l B y e l l o w a n d w h i t e p av é d i a m o n d band. Golden South Sea pearl a n d p av é d i a m o n d r i n g .

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Located 12 miles south of Portland, Stafford Hills Club is a 90,000-square-foot LEED-certified facility dedicated to the latest in health and wellness. With an on-site physical therapist, complimentary child care, nutrition coaching and cooking classes, the staff thought of everything. With more than 300 classes a month and state-of-the-art freeweight and cardio equipment, the club puts fitness first. The property also houses seven indoor and three outdoor tennis courts plus an elevated skybox for viewing. A 25-yard outdoor saline pool that is heated year-round to a comfortable 82 degrees completes their athletic options.

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Stafford Hills Club has multiple outlets for healthy, fresh food and drinks. The cafĂŠ is a recently renovated eatery known for its salads, sandwiches and more. The Saltwater Grill offers poolside options when the weather allows, and a demonstration kitchen provides a unique space for nutrition experts to coach members. The Stafford Hills Salon & Spa provides a range of aesthetic and wellness services. Their expert stylists, technicians and spa therapists take appointments for everything from sports massage to facials to the latest trends in haircuts and styling. For more information, visit staffordhills.com.

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SLEEP LITERACY WHY WE SLEEP

Whether it’s a novel to help you unwind or book that teaches you something, there’s no doubt we should all read more. In a study from 2009, researchers found that reading can reduce stress by up to 70 percent, and if made a regular ritual before bed, can lead to regulating your sleep schedule. Next time you’re looking to relax and get a few more Zs, pick up one of these books about sleep.

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by Arianna Huffington The Sleep Revolution will transform your nights. We’re in the middle of a sleep-deprivation crisis, Arianna Huffington explains. She details the detrimental effects that a lack of sleep can have on our lives: Poor job performance, a lack of empathy and weight gain, to name a few. She aims to redefine the relationship we have with sleep and explain exactly why we need a sleep revolution.

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by Matthew Walker This book will transform the way you view sleep. Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist (or “sleep scientist”) who explains how nightly ritual affects more than just your energy levels. Walker’s examples include everything from a lack of sleep correlating to less activity in the brain to dreams connecting new information to our existing knowledge which improves creativity.

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by Nick Littlehales Nick Littlehales is the “sleep guru” to elite athletes and his goal is to apply the same lessons to everyday people. Littlehales’s approach centers around the concept that eight hours of sleep at night isn’t attainable for everyone, and it shouldn’t be the only standard we set for healthy living. To combat that theory, he explains changes everyone can make to their sleep schedule, like adding more naps, and optimizing other aspects.

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by Shawn Stevenson Sleep Smarter compiles tips and tricks from the world’s leading sleep scientists about how to get better sleep in very attainable ways. Backed by the latest scientific research, Stevenson explains the dangers of insufficient sleep and details 21 ways to improve sleep and overall well-being.

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join us for a workshop designed to build confidence within an aging body

As the body ages, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to rethink and refresh your fitness routine to adapt to changing goals, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing a routine for years or are just starting a new one. Bellevue Club personal trainers Jerry Flynn and Mary Worley crafted a workshop for those who want to learn and practice fundamental, functional movements that will give you the confidence to do everything from picking up your grandkids to safely executing more challenging strengthbased exercises. Attendees will explore movements that improve posture, balance and gait from the ground up. In this interactive workshop, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, practice drills and get feedback from experts. On the following page we offer an example of the type of exercises to expect.

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FITNESS

wall hip hinge Start by standing six inches from a wall with your feet hip width apart. Place your hands on your hip creases (not at your waist), where the glute muscles connect to your hamstrings. Driving through the heels, hinge at your hips until your backside touches the wall. Be sure to keep a straight spine throughout the entire action. Stand up straight, and then repeat 10 to 12 times. Benefits: This action helps with balance in situations where sitting down and standing up are required. It also aids with safely progressing to more advanced movements, such as squats.

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rethinking and refreshing your fitness routines Thursday, June 13 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m. Conditioning Studio Email fitness@bellevueclub.com for more information.

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the medicinal benefits and myths behind jade rollers jade rollers are having a limelight moment, but these tools have been a staple of beauty routines since seventh-century china. essentially, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re handheld face massagers made of green jade or pink quartz that promise users a more youthful, healthful glow. Most jade rollers, have two endsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one with a larger roller and the other smaller, meant to target different lines across your face. With their popularity skyrocketing, a simple online search brings up hundreds of benefits to jade rolling. Some sounded a bit too good to be true, so we dug a little deeper to decipher the actual medicinal benefits versus myths.

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WELLNESS

medicinal benefits 1. INCREASES CIRCULATION: Most dermatological studies agree that jade rolling increases circulation across your face, similar to the result you can get from exercising. 2. EASES PUFFINESS: Jade rolling increases lymphatic

drainage because you’re rolling toward your lymph nodes (to your ears), draining stagnant lymph.

3. SMOOTHS WRINKLES: Lymph reduction also aids

in wrinkle reduction, similar to puffiness.

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HOW TO USE A JADE ROLLER Want to try? Be sure to roll in the correct direction with medium pressure.

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facial massage, jade rollers can stimulate the muscles in both your jaw and brow. If done correctly, it can reduce tension in both.

medicinal myths 1. ENCOURAGES COLLAGEN PRODUCTION: Jade rolling stimulates

blood flow, but will not affect the natural collagen production in your face.

2. TREATS ACNE: There’s no medical

reason that a jade roller will prevent or treat acne.

3. INCREASES PENETRATION OF SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS: Jade rolling

does not stimulate your skin’s pores to open or close. The local boutique Herbivore carries jade rollers. Visit herbivorebotanicals.com for more information.

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Music buffs, foodies and film fans rejoice: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone this summer in Bellevue. With the weather better than ever, grab the whole family and your friends to enjoy a concert in the park or learn about local artists from your backyard. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a special event for your furry friends.

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BELLEVUE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL, Ends June 2 Just as this issue hits stands, you have one last chance to catch some jazz! The 12th Annual Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival wraps up this week with performances by the Bad Plus, Mark DuFresne Band and Erik Hjelt Jazz, with many more in between. For a full schedule and tickets, visit bellevuedowntown.com/events/jazz-andblues-festival.

BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET, Ends Oct. 10 The Thursday Bellevue farmers market opened May 17 and will stick around through October 10. This year, the market features chef demonstrations from more than 15 local chefs showing patrons how to use the fresh market food in everyday meals. Children can also partake in the fun with POP Club, giving participants a â&#x20AC;&#x153;passport to health.â&#x20AC;? Kids will receive stamps for every two bites of a new vegetable they try.

SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL, ends June 9 The Seattle Film Festival will expand through Bellevue and Kirkland this year with showings at Lincoln Square and the Kirkland Performance Center. The 45th Seattle International Film Festival features 25 days of more than 400 short films and documentaries from nearly 90 countries. Hurry and grab a ticket to one of the last showings of the summer! For tickets and schedules, visit SIFF.net.

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LAKE TO LAKE BIKE RIDE, June 8 Rain or shine, gather your friends and family and bike through Bellevue! New this year, the entire family can get involved with a kids’ division for riders under the age of 8. The routes are mostly flat, and riders can choose between a nine-mile trip or a more challenging 22-mile race. For more information or to register online, visit parks. bellevuewa.gov/special-events/lake-to-lake-bike-ride.

FOUR ON THE 4TH DOG JOG & WALK, July 4, 7:30 a.m. Grab your pup and get down to Ashwood Playfield for one of Bellevue’s favorite events. Dress your four-legged friend up in patriotic gear and join in for a non-competitive 4K walk around the park to kick-start your Fourth of July. After the race, stick around for a party with music, food, vendors and a pet costume contest. For more information or to register, visit bellevuedowntown.com/events/ four-on-the-fourth. LIVE AT LUNCH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, July 9–September 12 The Bellevue Downtown Association will host a 10-week concert series every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Take a break from your regular office routine, watch local artists perform and get in touch with Bellevue’s music scene. Artists and bands will range from country to pop and soul to jazz, with something for everyone in between. For more information, visit bellevuedowntown.com/events/live-atlunch.

BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM ARTSFAIR, July 26–28 The Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, awardwinning arts and crafts festival in the Northwest right here in our own backyard. Shop from more than 300 artists showcasing their work, or watch live performances happening all weekend. The fair is free to all and offers the perfect way to connect with the local creative scene. For more information about the fair, visit bellevuearts.org/ artsfair.

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SWEET & SAVORY SUMMER ANCIENT GRAINS written

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How to add amaranth, einkorn, millet and more into your diet Although called ancient grains, many of these versatile ingredients are actually seeds packed with fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. With mild flavors, they make perfect starters for a variety of meal options, from a sweet breakfast porridge to a savory dinner main dish.

amaranth veggie bowl

Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 cups vegetable stock 1 cup amaranth cup Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large shallot, minced ½ cup local mushrooms (morel, chanterelle, oyster), sliced 2 cups spinach Other vegetables of your choice, sliced Instructions In a large stock pot, bring the vegetable stock to boil and add the amaranth. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and two tablespoons of butter. In a medium pan, add one tablespoon of butter and sauté the garlic and shallots until golden brown. Add the mushrooms, spinach and other vegetables. Cook until preferred tenderness. To plate, place a heaping spoonful of amaranth and top with sautéed veggies.

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sweet breakfast teff porridge Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 1 cup of teff 1 ½ cups water 1 ½ cups nut milk of choice 1 tablespoon butter cup Medjool dates, finely diced ¼ crushed almonds cup apples, diced ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon coconut sugar Banana slices Instructions In a large stock pot, bring the water to boil and add the teff and nut milk. Turn the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once slightly cooled, add the dates, crushed nuts, apples, cinnamon and sugar. Top with banana slices.

italian-inspired millet salad Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 2 cups zucchini, cubed 2 cups eggplant, cubed 1 cup tomato, diced 1 cup millet 2 cups vegetable stock Pesto 2 cups basil (or herbs and greens of choice) cup pine nuts (or nut of choice) 2 garlic cloves cup Parmesan cheese ¼ cup olive oil Lemon Salt Pepper Instructions Heat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and roast the zucchini and eggplant for 25 minutes. In a large stock pot, bring the vegetable stock to boil and add the millet. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a food processor, add all the pesto ingredients and blend until smooth. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetables, millet and pesto. Add a squeeze of lemon and salt and pepper to taste.

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Easy Weeknight Einkorn Pasta Don’t have time to cook? Nervous about trying something new? Mark Adams, a local naturopathic doctor specializing in natural nutrition and sports science, recommends Jovial’s einkorn pasta as an introduction to ancient grains. It’s a meal that quickly became a favorite of his 5-yearold son, passing the picky eater’s test. Below he combines it with raw Parmesan cheese and a highquality red sauce for a satisfying and healthful go-to weekday. Einkorn (rhymes with “fine corn”) is a genetically unchanged ancient grain dating back thousands of years. Many believe it is the first wheat grain used by humans. It has significantly less gluten, less starch and more protein than modern wheat. In fact, einkorn has more protein than any other grain at eight to nine grams per two-ounce serving. For reference, an egg has about six grams of protein. Einkorn is one of the few grains that has not been hybridized—making it a nutrient-dense and naturally less reactive alternative to modern wheat, mostly due to the lower gluten component.*

pasta with raw parmesan

Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes Ingredients 1 box of Jovial einkorn* pasta “It’s a gratifying, nutrient-dense and low-reactive pasta you can like and feel good about—unlike the mac ’n’ cheese from a box or refined pastas and pasta substitutes,” Adams says. 16-ounce jar of red sauce “Find a sauce at the store and look at the list of ingredients. Ask yourself, “Can I buy all these ingredients at the store? Is this a recipe I could make on my own? If not—try the next sauce.” Grated raw Parmesan cheese “I recommend using raw cheeses as they, like the pasta, are a less reactive, more nutrient-dense form most folks can tolerate,” Adams says. Instructions Cook pasta as directed on the box, and heat the sauce in a pan on low until warm. Drain pasta, and add a tablespoon of olive oil if desired. Top with sauce and raw Parmesan. *Einkorn does contain some gluten, so it’s not recommended for those with celiac disease, but it has proved to be a positive alternative for many with moderate gluten sensitivity.

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pecan pie bowl with farro

Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup farro 1 ½ cups water 1 ½ cups nut milk of choice ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup maple syrup Pinch of sea salt ½ cup crushed pecans Banana slices, mixed berries Instructions In a large stock pot, bring the water to boil and add the farro and nut milk. Turn the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the vanilla extract, maple syrup and sea salt. Once slightly cooked, top with the fruit.

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SUMMER SUNSCREEN SIX ORGANIC PRODUCTS TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN written

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The skin is the largest, most absorbent organ of the human body, so the sunscreen you use matters. While it’s tempting to grab the discount stuff in a big yellow bottle, experts, aestheticians and environmentalists wish we’d all think twice. Many sunscreens are formulated with harmful chemicals that can disrupt the body’s ecosystem as well as the natural environments people interact with while wearing it. In time for summer’s official arrival, we checked in with some of the best organic brands in the business to find out what we should be putting on our bodies.

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EMINENCE Tropical Vanilla Body Sunscreen SPF 32 A staple in Eminence’s skincare line, this sunscreen combines the luxurious feel of shea butter with zinc oxide while steering clear of parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate and oxybenzone. It protects against UVA and UVB rays while keeping the skin soft and moisturized. “Mineral sunscreens are suitable for every skin type, age and gender. With their anti-inflammatory properties, they are gentle enough for the most sensitive of complexions. They are also reef-safe and offer broad spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays,” says Natalie Pergar, lead skin care trainer for Eminence Organic Skin Care.

Tropical Vanilla Day Cream SPF 32 With all the same luxurious, clean ingredients as the body lotion version, the face cream is gentle enough for daily use but can withstand the heat of a tropical vacation. It leaves your complexion hydrated and safeguarded by using the innate protective properties of its natural ingredients. Lilikoi Mineral Defense Moisturizer SPF 33 This new formulation harnesses the protective power of minerals. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide act as physical blockers to reflect UV rays while lilikoi (passion fruit) seed oil, satsuma mandarin peel extract and larch tree ensure the healthy glow of hydrated skin. “We take care to formulate with additional ingredients to make the healthiestpossible products. We want to do more than just protect your skin from the sun damage—we aim to simultaneously feed your skin,” says Pergar.

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COOLA Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Created using farm-to-face practices, the classic sunscreen is a great go-to option for health and environmentally conscious consumers. Red raspberry seed, buriti palm and meadowfoam seed oils, plus prickly pear extract are a few of the plant-based ingredients that make up this highperformance sunscreen. But the real star is the safflower oleosome technology, which expertly aids in dispersing the product into the skin for maximum efficacy and staying power.

Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Don’t let the easy application fool you. Quick delivery doesn’t detract from the ability to provide full-spectrum protection that can stand up to sweat and water. Antioxidants derived from cucumber, algae, strawberry and red raspberry seed oil enhance UV protection while also nourishing the skin. “All our sprays are non-aerosol. They not only have a delicious feel and smell, but also they protect and work extremely well for even the most active people,” says Suzanne Denby, account executive for Coola.

Mineral Liplux Organic Tinted Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 30 With names like Summer Crush, Bonfire and Coral Reef, Coola’s tinted lip balm is a beachgoer’s best friend. It packs serious protection for the most delicate skin of your face, while adding some fun and flare to your outdoor outings. Plus, it can also be used as a blush alternative for extra glam. For more information, please visit coola.com.

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TREATING DEPRESSION WITH TECH written

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Bellevue Club member Alex Bard and Dr. Kalyan Dandala work for Associated Behavioral Health Care, a local facility dedicated to giving patients who suffer from depression a cutting-edge, alternative solution to pharmaceuticals. They specialize in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technology and gave us a rundown of exactly what that means. What is TMS? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has been around for a long time. In 1985 it started as a research tool. Scientists used magnetic pulsations to map the brain, and they noticed many patients were saying the protocol gave them more energy. Now, this kind of stimulation is FDA-approved to treat depression. But, it also shows great promise for treating anxiety, ADHD and other mental health conditions without medication. How does it work on the brain? The pulsations reawaken neurons that can go dormant from stress, trauma or genetics. Many people come to us and say they’ve always felt depressed because they’ve never been stimulated the way they need to. It works directly on the areas of the prefrontal cortex that are associated with ADHD, anxiety and depression. What are common misconceptions of TMS? Many patients associate it with shock therapy. It is not the same thing at all. Also, it’s safe enough for patients to drive themselves. There’s no anesthesia.

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What is your success rate with this procedure? We’ve served more than 500,000 people in King County so far. Thirty-seven percent of patients go into remission for at least a year. With a success rate so high, why don’t more people utilize this protocol? Most primary care doctors haven’t heard of it. They are on the frontlines and dealing with large numbers of patients, so they don’t always have the time to educate themselves on the new procedures coming out and all the innovations. They can’t always know the latest and greatest. Also, it’s a largely academically driven procedure. It doesn’t have big pharmaceutical companies behind it. How do you know if someone is a good candidate for TMS? Anyone feeling depressed is a good candidate. Typically, depression patients have happy moments but often they describe them as fleeting and rare. They don’t stay in those moments. Someone without depression is generally living in those happy moments day to day. Are there any side effects or dangers? There are no negative side effects. Some people describe a little scalp discomfort where the magnetic components are placed. But it’s very mild. Interestingly, some positive side effects include improved memory and cognition.

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Are there any inspirational success stories you can share? Yes, we talked to a local police officer who said he was suicidal and severely depressed for 30 to 40 years of his life. He came to us, and for the first time he said he can talk and enjoy conversations with people. He has a life now. We also had a couple that came in and they both had the therapy. It helped the whole family and they said it saved their marriage and family. Is this procedure safe enough for children? Right now the FDA has not approved it for children. But we are hoping for an indication [approval] within the year. That would be incredible because more children could get help without putting meds on their brain; instead it would actually increase neuronal growth and activity. Is there anyone who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a good candidate for TMS? Yes, people with bipolar mania. In some cases, it seems to make it worse. What is in store for the future of this technology? We are very optimistic that more and more indications [FDA-approved uses] are going to be coming in the near future. It shows great promise for people who suffer from schizophrenia. Also, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see this technology become more portable. Right now patients have to come into the office Monday through Friday for 20 mins, for six weeks. Hopefully soon we will be able to provide the procedure to patients in their home.

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THE KITCHEN NNECTION NNECTION Bellevue Club member and restaurateur Cindy Gayte carries on her mother’s foodie traditions with a new West Bellevue location.

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Lisa Ruhl, Cindy Gayte’s mother, opened Bellevue Thai Kitchen in 1981, she did so with the purpose of bringing a new kind of cuisine to the Pacific Northwest. “My mom took a lot of pride in educating people about her heritage and food," says Gayte. “I have the original menus, and there were Thai and Chinese dishes on them because people didn’t know what Thai food was then. She needed to get them in the door." Her vision has been a staple of the Eastside restaurant scene ever since, and the business became a family affair. The long heritage of restaurants also includes Gayte's brother, Tom Suanpirintra, who is the creative mind behind Thai Tom in the U-District in Seattle, boasting a cult-like following.

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passed down her passion for cooking, and Gayte made it her mission to keep her mother’s vision for fresh, authentic Thai food alive. This spring she branched out and opened Thai Kitchen Bird Pepper, located in Bellevue Square on the second floor between Nordstrom and Crate and Barrel (the old Pagliacci Pizza space).

“I wanted to do something a little different for my own legacy. I’ve scaled down the Thai Kitchen menu (the current one has about 75 dishes) to our customers’ favorites and injected a few things I just love into it. I I added happy hour with beer, wine and cocktails in a welcoming, modern space,” Gayte says.

In her new endeavor, Gayte says she is taking the ‘less is more’ approach with a menu featuring a curated collection of Thai Kitchen favorites and a rotation of seasonal dishes, refined with heat and flavor. There is also a full bar with craft cocktails.

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Gayte says her goal is for Thai Kitchen Bird Pepper to be a place for friends and families to come together. “We want this to be a comfortable, convenient landing spot for our friends and neighbors, as it’s so close to our home," she says. Cindy’s husband, Chris, grew up on Clyde Hill and is no stranger to the restaurant business. His father, Phillipe Gayte, owned Bistro Provencal in downtown Kirkland. With the legacy of Bellevue Thai Kitchen and the vision that Ruhl instilled into her, Gayte is ready to take on the emergent Bellevue food scene. “I can’t wait to bring this opening of The Thai Kitchen Bird Pepper to Bellevue."

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Bellevue Club member Dr. Todd Freudenberger knows a thing or two about the lungs and how they function during challenging physical feats. He is a specialist in pulmonary medicine and critical care at Overlake Medical Center & Clinic. And he spends his off-time mountaineering on Mount Rainier, mountain biking, trail running and more. As peak climbing season is upon us, he fielded a few questions about what happens to the body during high elevation exercise.

At what elevation does acute mountain sickness become a risk? After you reach about 9,000 feet or so, the problems associated with low oxygen environments are magnified. What is actually happening in the body when you reach higher elevations? At sea level, the inspired oxygen pressure in the air is about 150 millimeters of mercury, and in your body it’s about 90 millimeters of mercury. Oxygen is transported to muscles and organs by hemoglobin in red blood cells, which is 95 percent full or saturated at this altitude. The amount of oxygen you’re carrying is about 89 percent. When you’re at the top of Mount Rainier, your body is at about 50 to 60 millimeters of mercury and your oxygen levels are about 85 percent. How does this manifest? You can become very short of breath, especially if you reach high elevation quickly. Your body has mechanisms it uses to try and compensate for that, and one is to increase ventilation so you start taking bigger and more breaths per minute.

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Anything else going on? Yes, your body becomes alkaline because you’re breathing more and more and your carbon dioxide levels drop. When that happens, the kidneys have to eliminate all that alkaline as another compensatory mechanism, which can be tough on some people. There are medications you can take for this though. What are the symptoms of acute mountain sickness? Dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache, lack of desire to eat and general malaise. It occurs most often when people attempt to ascend quickly. To treat it, you need to rest, take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory like Tylenol or Ibuprofen, and hydrate. How can you tell if you are going to be susceptible to acute mountain sickness? It’s genetic, and there is no way to predict if someone will do well at high altitude for the first time. It isn’t affected by ability or your athletic prowess or even training. I have a friend who could destroy me cycling at sea level and we ended up pulling him up the mountain.

Can it be life-threatening? It’s very rare, but something called High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE can develop. It usually occurs within two to fours day after being at 8,000 feet or higher, and it’s when fluid is escaping from the blood vessels in the lungs. It is accompanied by extreme shortness of breath and develops quickly. It is life-threatening and those people have to get taken off the mountain immediately. What are your recommendations if you know you are at risk for acute mountain sickness? Take the time to acclimatize. Take two days to get to 8,000 or 9,000 feet. The recommendation for susceptible people is don’t ascend 1,500 feet or more per sleep. Also, sleep at lower elevations if possible and then climb high during the day. There’s a mantra: climb high and sleep low. Other than that, there are medications that help a great deal called Acetazolamide (brand name Diamox). Also, alcohol should be avoided when your climbing because is has a depressive effect on the body.

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What about those elevation training masks? Do they help? I don’t recommend them. Others say sleeping in a sealed tent helps. I saw one series of literature that suggests if you slept in a tent for two weeks it can help a little, but I don’t think it’s worth it when there are other more effective ways to help. Are there conditions where people should not attempt high altitude activity at all? Any kind of serious lung condition, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or people with underlying heart conditions. It’s important to speak with your doctor if you are worried at all. What about asthma? People with asthma can actually do better up high because there are less things in the air that can trigger reactions. And for most people with asthma, exercise can help with airway dilation but the exertion should be moderate. And again, talk with your doctor first.

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Anything else you want to let people know? Just that the classic thing is for the young, very fit athlete to push themselves, go too fast, too rapidly, and ignore warning signs. Take your time. Also, if you’re with a guided group, don’t hesitate to speak up if something is wrong. Sometimes you don’t know the other people and don’t want to slow down the group, but talk to your guide immediately if you feel unwell.

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4 BATH

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3 BATH

$1,898,000

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