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FASHION GUIDE Fall Fashion Forecast ............................................

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Facial features to focus on.

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BEAUTY Great Hair Cues ........................................................

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D-I-Y PROJECT Pampered Backyards ........................................

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GARDENING Maintain a Fall Garden ..........................................

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FITNESS Shape-Up Sexy Running for optimal health.

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CELEB CLOSE-UP Reese Whitherspoon ..............

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DIAGNOSIS & PREVENTION Managing Seasonal Allergies .

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FINANCE Get Your Children to Help Others .....

Get your children to pitch in and help others.

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When was the last time you just slowed down?

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ECONOMY 10 Reason to Work Retail In between a job or need a career change?

JENNIFER CASSETTY Managing Body Fat Health measurement: knowing the fat.

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LAST WORD Getting the Right Oral Care Why try a one-size-fits-all oral care solution?

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WOMEN'S HEALTH Reducing Skin Cancer ............... 76 Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer.

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eing confident is about the sexiest trait a woman can possess. Prior to going to my first red carpet event, I stopped at a local store looking for a clutch to go with my gown. I was obviously nervous, and the salesperson picked up on it. When I told her about my fears, she told me to act confident, and that the rest will follow. Well, she was right.

Reese Witherspoon says, “Confidence is everything in this business.” Reese’s confidence stems from her sense of family and tradition. “My family taught me about being conscientious about people’s feelings, being polite, being responsible, and never taking for granted what you have in your life.”

For a long time, actress Valerie Bertinelli didn’t have much self esteem. Today, however, she is right on track, and feels great about her life. She takes every day one step at a time, and each day she grows more confident.

For so many of us feeling confident is being tied to looking great. With fall approaching, we face an extra challenge of holiday parties and staying fit and healthy. If you are like me, you probably haven’t exercised in a while. My fingers are in great shape from working the keyboard! I do like to take long walks, and I run around with my 10-year old. That helps.

Eating well also helps, and even though the temperatures are dropping, you can still barbecue. We have tasty and healthy recipes for indoor and outdoor grilling. Consider grilling fresh veggies and adding fruits for color antioxidants, and yummy taste to your meals.

If you are spending a lot of time outside—whether exercising or entertaining—you should read our health stories about allergies, melanoma, and the importance of stretching and hydration before you exercise—even in the fall months. The air is crisp and while temperatures dip a bit, it’s still important to use sunscreen when you are outdoors.

Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures and enjoy being outdoors— even in my own backyard. Many of us are creating outdoor rooms that are ideal for entertaining or sitting quietly with a good book—even on those breezy autumn days.

I hope you enjoy this issue.

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Fall Fashion Forecast

It’s Black and White with hints of Pink that Pops That little black dress never goes out of style. Same goes for black pants, tops, and skirts. Black can stand alone or be paired with accents of white and silver.

White blouses and black and white prints offer a bold fashion statement that works perfectly in an office environment. Add silver and black heels, a silver belt, and silver earrings and you are ready for a night on the town.

This season black is a fashion must-have. Designers are pairing black with white for sharp contrast, toning black down by pairing it with café au lait.

This creamy hue softens the rich ebony tone.

For true flashes of color hot corals, pinks, golden yellows, and even bright orange are being used as accents under a raven colored oversized blazer or peaking out from under a long dressy blouse.

Show a Little Knee Skirts are above the knee and some are even higher, showing off your thighs. Short skirts are paired with oversized flowing tops for a very feminine look.

Prefer having your legs covered? Pants are long and are cropped right at the ankle. Often cropped pants are paired with boots. The featured color for pants this season is a range of black—from charcoal to raven. The good news is that black is a color that makes us appear slimmer than other colors. Maybe that is why we love this color so much.

Animal Magnetism Black and white animal prints return in a wide variety of patterns from zebra stripes to leopard rosettes. While fur is out of fashion, faux fur is making a big statement as an accent. Faux fur trim is seen on collars and cuffs on jackets. It adds warmth and a casual look when worn as a vest.

Layering Even in the fall, tank tops and Tee shirts are popular—especially when they are layered under long-sleeved shirts and dresses. Ruffles are found on Tees, dress shirts, and even tank tops. Many Tee shirts are available with cap sleeves. Others are more tailored for work.

Shoes Sensible is in! While heels are still around, flats, low heels and low-heel boots are ideal for the office, for shopping, and for hanging out with friends. Comfort is in style.

Accessorize Beaded and silver bangles are inexpensive and fun to wear. Earrings dangle and range from small and dainty to large and showy. Silver and silver-toned necklaces are simple and long. They can be worn alone or with beaded necklaces. Even though many of these necklaces are plain, they can easily dress up an outfit.

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Pocketbooks are practical with lots of space for carrying makeup and other necessities. On the other hand, small evening bags are making a comeback. Black bags are the most popular— whether they are oversized for daytime or small handheld for eveningwear.

Bell bottom pants have returned and so have silver looped belts and poncho style tops. This is a tribute to the fabulous 1960s.

The one common factor of fall fashion is that feminine looks rule. So you can be pretty in pink or black and white.

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As we move into to fall, everything from how much makeup we apply to makeup colors we use to how we care for our skin changes. Fall makeup colors tend to be a bit more intense than the natural look for the summer months. However, even with deeper tones that can be more dramatic, an emphasis is placed on being our best natural self.

You, Only Better The good news is that we all have great features. This is the season to play up those features, “and to select only those shades that flatter your current skin, hair, and eyes,” says Constance Dunn, natural beauty specialist and author of the book Practical Glamour. “A luscious bottle green liner that draws out the amber flecks in your eyes, for instance, and fire-engine red gloss that underscores the warm tones in your complexion bring out the colors and tones of your face.”

“And don’t always trust what you see in the package,” she adds, “because some colors that appear intense in their packaging look

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entirely different when applied on the skin. While previewing the fall 2011 eye colors of several makeup lines, I saw more than one palate that looked so intense I wouldn’t touch it with a 10-foot pole, much less dream of wearing it for day. Au contraire, when applied to the face almost all of these shades looked like a wash of pure prettiness across the lid.”

Defining Your Features Dunn suggests, “When it comes to applying fall 2011 colors, first apply your makeup as usual, then integrate a pop of color to your eyes or lips, whichever is your most standout and beloved feature.”

Quick MakeUp Tip “Makeup products formulated for professional makeup artists contain more pigment than the kind created for everyday folks,” says Dunn. “Many contain as little as 3 to 5 percent pigment (versus the 4 to 50 percent pigment in professional makeup lines). Whether you buy professional makeup exclusively or, like many of us, a mix of pro and non-pro makeup, remember to adjust your application up or down to achieve desired results.”

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Eyes Apply color liner to the lower lid, and apply color liner along the upper lash line, blending it into the lash line. Then apply color shadow to the lid area (from lash line to crease).

Before applying eye shadow, use a concealer to hide dark circles under your eyes. And don’t forget to shape your eyebrows. Well shaped eyebrows frame your eyes, make eyes appear bigger, and give your face a polished look. The first thing you need to do before you tweeze is to brush your brow hairs straight up. You can purchase an eyebrow comb or a mascara-style wand. Trim any long hairs with a pair of eyebrow scissors. Now you are ready to pluck. You will need a slanttipped tweezer to grab the thick hairs, and a thin needle-like nose tipped pair to pull out the shorter hard-to-reach hairs.

Your eyebrow should start right above the inner corner of your eye with the highest point just beyond the outer corner of your iris. It should taper off to the end. Another option is that you may want to have your eyes shaped by a professional stylist— especially if you don’t feel confident plucking them. Remember though, with a little practice, it gets easier.

Lips Instead of going for a full display of glossy fire-engine red color or even eggplant overtones on those luscious lips of yours, first try carefully applying a translucent coat of bold color after applying a flattering neutral.

For instance, line and fill in lips with a mellow beige or light pink, then amplify them with a matte or glossy formulation in one of fall’s brilliant tones. ”The key to doing Fall 2011 right has everything to do with careful application and skillful blending to make sure you soften any harsh stops or areas of high contrast on the face,” says Dunn. “Then to notice how bright and fresh your face looks.

Natural looks should be enhanced with color for the fall and even winter seasons.”

Natural moist lips look healthy and keep lip color on longer. To avoid dry lips, keep them covered with lip balm that contains sunblock. Lips can dry out from too much sun. Keep them moist by drinking eight cups of water a day (that is good for your skin too), and by applying lip balm with a moisturizer in it for night time.

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Make a habit of washing your face daily. “Wash your face daily with a face wash designed for your skin type,” says Kaylin Johnson, makeup artist and blogger at Kaylinskit.com. “Use spot treatments for blemishes, such as tea tree oil or acne spot treatment creams, and follow by moisturizing with an oil-free moisturizer after cleansing.”

To prevent acne, Johnson recommends always removing makeup before bed. “Shower or use a cleansing wipe after sweating on or near the face,” she says, “and avoid touching your face, especially when hands are dirty. Keep hands away from face when sleeping.”

Johnson explains that acne can be caused by food allergies.

“Check for dietary causes, such as dairy allergies,” she says.

Getting Rid of Fine Lines Stop wrinkles before they start and minimize the ones you’ve got by wearing sunscreen. Johnson recommends sunscreen with a

SPF of 30 or higher. “Make sure your face is clean by washing it daily, and try to reduce the stress in your life,” she says. “Stress can cause lines.”

“When applying makeup around your eyes, use your ring finger and gently pat—never pull skin near your eyes,” she adds.

Reduce Appearance of Existing Lines Johnson suggests using a foundation primer that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines. “Apply an intensive moisturizer nightly that is formulated to reduce fine lines,” she says, “and exfoliate regularly, at least once a week.”

Don’t Forget the Sunscreen Okay summer is over, but even as fall comes upon us, the sun’s rays can still cause sunburn. Think hiking, ski slopes and suntan lotion! If you are outdoors for a long period of time, use a moisturizer with an SPF of 30 and if you use foundation, make sure it has an SPF of at least 18.

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You can skip the foundation, but if you use one, make sure it has sun block in it.

Even in the dead of winter, the sun’s rays can cause sunburn if you are outdoors all day. If you do go without foundation, apply sunscreen. While it’s a good idea to wear a bit of makeup when your out running errands, go lighter. Consider wearing mascara, a little concealer,and a tinted lip balm. “Consider your destination before

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applying makeup,” says Johnson. “If going to a windy beach, leave the lip gloss at home. If attending an end-of-summer BBQ, wear a foundation with sunscreen.”

Keep your fragrance light too. You don’t need anything too strong when running errands. A hint of perfume or fragrant skin conditioner is just enough on those still warm end of summer/beginning of fall days and nights.

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Office Out on the Town match lighter lips, blue eye shadow, big distracting earrings. “When you are at work, keep eye makeup light and go for an all over natural look. It’s a good idea to take your cues from your supervisors to see what they are wearing,” says Claughton. Avoid bright colors, “You shouldn’t notice the makeup, but there should be enough there to enhance your looks.”

When it’s a girls’ night out, feel free to add some glitter and gloss. Clubs are a good place to wear and show off those metallics and bright colors. Smokey eyes in neutral or dark colors are great for date or singles out nights. For an elegant dress-up look, pair dark eyes with light lips or neutral eyes with dark lips.

Consider getting together with your best gal pals at home for a bit of fun and

fashion. Invite each friend to bring a new makeup color—maybe one she has been wishing to try for a while. Bring enough to share. Then experiment, and have fun with the “gurls!”

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Celebrities See Red To draw awareness to the risk of heart disease, celebrities and top fashion designers gathered for the annual The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Show. The Heart Truth, a national awareness campaign that warns women about their risk of heart disease and urges them to take action, drew more than 70 top fashion houses and 150 celebrities to its third annual event held at Lincoln Center in New York City.

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Also contrasting the boldness of color in their dresses was the subtle makeup.

Makeup was natural and hair was softly styled to frame the face with a few wisps of hairs gently falling out of place. Red lipstick, however, shined brightly and in some cases matched the red in the dresses.

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About two dozen celebrities strutted down the runway in an assortment of red dresses. Styles varied from simple to elegant, from long to short. In addition to the color red being at the heart of the show, all of the dresses allowed the celebrities to show off their curves. Some bared a little skin, and all skipped wearing heavy jewelry, wearing small earrings, rings, and bracelets. Crystal jewels added some sparkle to the dresses. The color red took center stage.

Dania Ramirez The Entourage actress makes waves in this sheer and red dress from designer Catherine Malandrino. Simple pearls accent her neck, and the lines of the design define her curves. Dania’s hair is pulled back and those ruby-red lips brighten her face.

Gayle King A classic red ball gown like this one designed by Zang Toi never goes out of style. Gayle accents the dress with a simple gold necklace. Gold open-toe heels offer a nice contrast to the bright red dress she is wearing.

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This retro disco style, designed by Ina Soltani, has actress Suzanne Somers in a whirl. She shows off her fabulous legs. Silver shoes match the silver sash around her waist. Jewelry is a silver bracelet.

A big bow and a different shade of red casts a whimsical homage to the mod era of the swinging 1960s. This coral dress designed by Chris Benz is paired nicely with simple earrings and matching silver shoes.

As host of The Biggest Loser, Allison Sweeney isn’t afraid to show off her curves. This short red dress, designed by Tadashi Shoji, works nicely with the silver shoes and jewelry.

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Get a celebrity hairstyle then make it your own!

Celebrities call it the “Gad Effect” when describing hairstylist Gad Cohen’s unconventional methods to define individual style. He believes that stylists should take in the whole person, not just a head of hair. His clients say it’s more than hairstyling—it’s a total transformation. Depending on your hair type, Gad wants you to start with a specific look and then make it your own.

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Beyoncé has African-American hair that has been straightened and chemically relaxed. She has beautiful golden highlights integrated into a warm golden-brown base. The cut is very angled and layered but also very long. To achieve Beyoncé’s look: 1. Blow dry hair smooth before using a curling iron. This is done by taking 1-2 inch sections of hair and with a round brush; blow out from roots to tips with the blow dryer following the brush.

Be sure to blow straight out, not curling in or out. Do this for your entire head of hair, and then part it in the middle.

2. Using a 1-inch barrel curling iron, curl small pieces around your face. Be sure to curl away from your face in a spiral motion, and pin each curl until you are finished. For the back, use a 2-inch barrel (or the same 1-inch barrel, but curl much looser); start at the nape of the neck. Spiral curl away from your face very loosely. You want to leave the length; go half-way up, hold for a few seconds, and then let it out. If you have pin-straight hair, put each piece in a stand-up pin curl as you finish the rest of your hair.

3. When you’re all done with curling, toss your head upside down and shake it gently. Break up the curls very lightly with your fingers, but don’t run your fingers through. Pull each section apart like you’re splitting a curling ribbon.

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Patricia Heaton’s hair is cut in long, choppy layers around the nape. Around her face, it’s angled to soften the edges. It’s loose and shiny—lending itself to a young yet sophisticated style.

1. To achieve this style pre-dry your hair with a straight paddle brush. Over-direct the hair (blow it in the opposite direction as it naturally grows) for maximum volume.

2. Start at the front—from from bang level working towards the crown. Blow out each section with a round bristle brush, and while it’s still warm roll back into a Velcro roller. Do this for the sides as well.

3. At the nape, under the crown, blow out your hair using just your fingers to obtain a loose, non-fussy look.

4. Let out the rollers, and run your fingers through your hair, but no brushing; the result is a “flick” at the bottom. This style is particularly attractive if you have straight silky hair like Patricia. This look juxtaposes an effortless style in the back with a finished front.

Naomi Watts’ hair is the classic pin-straight blunt cut just grazing the shoulders. This cut is concave at the nape to give the illusion of having thicker hair around the face, shifting the weight from back to front. The length of the bang has to reach the bridge of the nose and gradually get longer, creating slight asymmetry. To achieve Naomi’s look:

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3. For bangs, either flat iron, adding a little downward curve or use a round brush, creating a 60s style mod bang. Add a trace of hairspray just to the bang to hold it in place. The rest of the hair will move freely as you do.

Jessica Biel has long smooth silky hair with imperceptible layers to not make it too thin. If you have her texture hair (naturally smooth), then you would use a styling aid of your choice for volume and hold, and blow out the hair naturally. You’ll then use a curling iron.

1. Wrap sections around the barrel from the end of the section to your chin.

2. Leave the top half of the section smooth and straight.

This will give the sections around the chin some bounce. As you get closer to the face, make the spirals looser. It’s a very up-trend not to curl the ends.

The intention is that your hair doesn’t look fussy— just finished.

If you have naturally curly hair like Sarah Jessica Parker, you can achieve this look with a classic cut. Gad suggests:

1. Blow dry your hair smooth and straight.

1. Blow dry your hair smooth and straight with a round bristle brush. This is done by taking 1-2 inch sections of hair and with the round brush. Blow out from the roots to tips with the blow dryer following the brush.

Be sure to blow straight out, not curling in or out. Do this for the entire head of hair, and then part it in the middle.

2. With a flat iron, take small sections and iron from root to tip with no bend at all. This achieves blunt edges with swinging hair.

2. Spray the head very lightly with hairspray (don’t wet the hair). This is to temporarily hold the hair in position.

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3. Take a 1-inch barrel curling iron and starting from the back, take an inch-wide section that you will curl as if putting in a roller. Hold a few seconds, and then let go alternating in the left or right direction.

4. For the front (around the face), take a small section about an inch and wrap the hair around the barrel of the curling iron, in a spiral away from the face; do not go all the way to the root. Leave a few inches uncurled. This keeps it smooth on top and loose on the bottom.

5. With your fingers, rub your scalp for a little more volume. Don’t run your fingers through your hair because this will cause you to lose separation between the spirals.

6. No need for products on naturally curly hair—it will only weigh it down.

Diane Lane has naturally wavy hair. Her hair is cut with the intention for weight to be removed from the chin.

This haircut lends itself to women who want a modern and stylish look. Diane’s hair is extremely flattering. The warmest colors are next to her skin, and the highlights are on the top—not washing out her face. To achieve this look: 1. Blow dry hair by starting at the crown of your head to get the most volume. Work around the face with small sections. Blow each piece in the direction it will fall, and use a large round brush. Always position the blow dryer

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behind the round brush, following it the entire length of the hair. Make sure not to bend or curl the ends.

2. Finish off by tucking the hair by your temples behind your ears, and let the rest of the hair just fall naturally.

This will give you a sleek and chic style.

Marcia Cross’ haircut is angled all around her face with varied lengths for versatility. It’s a classic over-grown bob. To achieve her look: 1. First, blow out the hair from wet to damp using a round brush. Then section off the hair, starting in the back. Blow dry each section from root to tip continuously, and blow the ends just a little for a bit of bounce.

2. When you are blowing out around your face, combine a bit of hair from each side of the part and make three center pieces to blow dry. To get the most volume, position the blow dryer behind the brush, following the brush as it goes the length of the hair. Once the blow dry is complete, tip the head upside down, and brush in the opposite direction.

3. Let your hair fall naturally, and finish off with a light mist of hairspray.

Gad Cohen is a hairstylist to the stars. He creates customized styles for a variety of high profile clients in his Manhattan atelier and appears on major television networks for make-overs and styling segments. You can find him at gadcohen.com.

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matter what type of hair you have—curly, wavy, straight, thick, thin, oily, or dry, take a break from washing it.

You’re thinking, “what?” Most of us wash our hair every day. Give your hair a break from daily shampooing. Instead, wash your hair two or three times a week. This will allow your hair’s natural oils to surface. Or rinse it with warm water. Apply a small amount of shampoo every other or every third day. Johnson’s Baby Shampoo® isn’t just for babies. Its gentle formula is good for all types of hair.

Conditioners Just like shampoo, you should condition your hair two to three times a week. It’s best to apply conditioner right after shampooing. Leave it on your hair for a few minutes and rinse. In addition to keeping your hair smooth and shiny, conditioners are designed to moisturize your hair—which keeps it healthy.

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Pantene has a complete line of conditioners designed for specific hair types. Its Classic Care Solutions Conditioner® is perfect for all types of hair. If your hair is frizzy, reach for Pantene’s Pro-V Restore Beautiful Lengths Frizz Control Conditioner®.

The moisturizer in this conditioner protects hair from humidity and keeps it looking healthy and smooth. Pantene also has conditioners for curly hair, thick hair, medium thick hair, and fine hair; all can be found in Pantene’s Pro-V® Color Hair Solutions line.

Time to Style No matter what hair care guidelines you follow, all stylists agree that hair should be damp—not wet—when styling. Towel dry your hair first before you reach for the hair dryer or comb. Wet hair tends to be more fragile and prone to breakage. If your hair breaks easily or is too fine, try Pantene’s Pro-V Medium-Thick Hair Solutions Intensive Restoration Treatment®. It keeps hair hydrated and tangle-free.

Styling Sprays One of the best ways to control frizzy hair or give thin hair some bounce is with hair spray. Many of the new formulas are designed to give hair a just styled natural look that moves with you—not the old fashioned helmet head. Herbal Essences Set Me Up Hair Spray® leaves hair silky smooth and manageable.

No Flakes Dry hair—and even oily hair—can suffer from dandruff. Those awful white flakes can be treated with a classic—Head & Shoulders®. Head & Shoulders comes in a variety of formulas— from Dry Scalp Care to Fine & Oily Scalp Care.

Great Hair Cues

Shine On When we come out of the beauty salon our hair has a nice natural shine. We can create that at home with Clairol’s Natural Instincts Shine Happy®. This no-color product adds luster to dull hair. It also conditions hair and can be applied in just 10 minutes. It works like hair color, but doesn’t change your hair’s color. It just adds shine, and lasts for up to four weeks.

Color Change If you want to cover your gray, add highlights, or get high-glass in just 10 minutes, try Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Perfect 10®. It’s so easy to apply and it gives hair a natural and healthy glow.

While it would be nice to have our own set of professional stylists at our beck and call, we can achieve a celebrity-styled look as if we just stepped off a movie set with a little care and the right hair care products.

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Pampered Backyards Before television and air conditioning, homeowners in small towns across the country set up folding chairs, tables, and had barbecues and parties in their backyards.

Today, the backyard has evolved into a great room. The newest room in the house is outside.

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Backyards have become synonymous with comfort.

Homeowners are furnishing this outside room with sofas, deep cushioned lounge chairs with ottomans, coffee tables, side tables, bars, fireplaces and fire pits, lighting, and full kitchens and dining rooms. In the last few years we have seen the size, scale, and proportion of the furniture getting larger. It seems to be a real extension of the nesting or cocooning lifestyle.

Backyards have become places to relax and to entertain.

Staying Home The high gas prices are also keeping people at home. People are travelling, but not as much and not as far. We are investing in our backyards. A well maintained backyard adds to the value of the house, and outdoor furniture has come a long way in design and comfort.

From north to south and east to west, homeowners throughout the country are embracing the trend to stay close to home.

Yet, we want to be outside in the warm weather. So our surroundings should reflect comfort—as if we were on a vacation.

Comfort is Key Design trends are similar throughout the country. However, the folks up north have a need to get outdoors especially after the long cold winter months. People are furnishing their backyards with beautiful and comfortable furniture. Many styles have an upscale quality that appeals to all tastes. It’s furniture so beautiful that it can work inside, too. People are enjoying being outdoors. It’s far from roughing it.

This extended room has partial walls and a ceiling with fans to keep the cool breezes flowing. The furniture, from New River, is about comfort and style. For more information, contact patiosusa.com.

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Outdoor furniture is made from a variety of materials. The most popular are all weather (also known as synthetic) wicker and rattan, natural teak, and cast aluminum. All of these materials can withstand year-round weather—immense heat and cold.

Teak can get a weathered gray look if left outdoors year round.

Many manufacturers, claim that their premium teak furniture withstands year-round weather beautifully.

Outdoor furniture has to have indoor appeal. While comfort and low maintenance plays into the equation, homeowners want attractive furniture. These pieces should look good enough to place indoors too.

The fabric coverings stand up to intense sun light and rain. If they get dirty, you can just hose them down, and wipe off the dirt. The designs hold up beautifully and are mostly solids, stripes, and prints.

Storage While outdoor furniture is designed to be kept out in the elements, many homeowners in snowy climes tend to cover their furniture with tarps or store them in the garages throughout the winter months. Small or large sheds are a great addition for all the garden tools; rakes, shovels and the lawnmower.

Simple and elegant dining al fresco is part of Pride Family Brands Castelle line of outdoor furnishings. (Photo courtesy of Pride Family Brands.)

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Homeowners with backyards and apartment dwellers—those lucky enough to have a terrace or small patio—are taking decorating cues from Mother Nature by designing outdoor rooms with colors from the great outdoors—such as orange/red sunsets, sandy creams, and green garden colors. Many homeowners are combining neutrals with brilliant eye-catching colors.

Cushions come in a wide range of patterns and colors from neutrals to colors that pop. Patterns include toile, stripes, and tropical palms. Colors can make spaces look large or small. For a small patio or terrace, light colors such as pink, soft yellows and greens are ideal. Light, warm colors make a small space appear large. Whereas dark, cool colors, such as purple and rich reds, enclose a space, making it appear smaller.

Also from New River, this collection is ideal for all kinds of weather with deep cushions designed for relaxing.

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a Fall Garden

When planning a fall garden, it’s best to stick to native plants. Local plants thrive better in their native area. If you don’t know which plants are native to your neighborhood, check out the University of Texas’ website (wildflower.org/ collections).

The first step to maintain or start a garden is by checking the soil. Generally, the darker the soil, with a crumbling loamy texture, the better. It should have equal parts sand and loam. Clay soil is hard for most plants to grow and thrive.

Try amending your clay soil with peat moss, course sand, soil conditioners, and gypsum.

If you have a brick patio, select colors that complement brickred such as rich brown, taupe, and green. Concrete can be livened up with hues that look good with gray such as blue, pink, and purple. Don’t fight the unchangeable elements you already have. Work with them to select colors that will happily coexist.

For the color cautious, use burgundy instead of red because it is a quieter color. Also adding white to rich colors softens them.

In a garden setting, almost every color works with grass green and brown tree trunks. Near a pool, cool blues, bright tones, and pastels are good options. The choices are plentiful.

Lighting Equally as important as color is lighting. You can use lights to draw attention to a particular area in your backyard. Lights can be strung and hung above the seating area. You can also install solar lights around a garden path. Candles add warmth and ones with citronella keep the mosquitoes away.

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To keep the soil and plants hydrated, use mulch. Mulching is a simple technique where you add a layer of organic matter on top of the soil around plants. It keeps water from evaporating, plants stay hydrated even if weather gets dry and it adds nutrients naturally. You can purchase mulch at garden centers or you can use coffee grounds, hazelnut shells, grass clippings, straw, and kitchen compost.

Remember organic matter decomposes and releases nutrients.

How Often Should I Water?

As owner of Geranium Lake Flowers, an event and décor boutique focusing on flowers and plants, the question I am asked all the time is how much water do my plants need?

The rule of thumb is to water deeply and thoroughly but infrequently. You also have to keep in mind the particular needs of the plant, its age, the season, and the weather— specifically the temperature, humidity, and amount of wind.

Talk to members of your local gardening clubs, ask your florist or visit geraniumlake.com for tips and decorating ideas.

Kim Foren, a fine arts painter, is the owner of Geranium Lake Flowers.

These flowers add color to a garden, and you can plant a large flowerbed or a decorative border like this one. Both are easy to maintain. (Photo credit: Erica Ann Billede)

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Indoor Grilling

When the outdoors isn’t an option, you can still create great meals with that fresh grilled taste.

By Peggy A. English of Organic Bug, an eco-friendly online shopping site Everyone loves the taste of freshly grilled foods. However, if you live in an apartment or small home without a backyard, you can enjoy grilling thanks to indoor grills. I use the Sparq Soapstone Indoor/Outdoor Griddle Grill Combo® when grilling indoors. It fits right on top of the double burners on one side of your cooktop. It’s handcrafted from one solid piece of soapstone which is known for its even heat distribution. Following are a few recipes I created specifically for indoor grills.

Berry Sauce Chicken Skewers (serves 4) For the chicken: 4-6 boneless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), skin on or off 2 tablespoons of chopped, fresh rosemary 1/4 cup of dry white wine or vermouth 1 teaspoon of pepper 2 tablespoons of olive oil For the sauce: 1 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries or boysenberries 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons of red currant jelly (or berry jam or jelly) 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg Cut the chicken into 1 1/2 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Mix with the wine, oil, rosemary, and pepper. Cover and set aside to

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Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Thread the chicken onto skewers and season generously with salt.

Grilling Preheat the grill for direct high heat. Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Place chicken skewers on grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Place on a platter and cover with foil to allow the chicken to rest.

To make the sauce, place the marinade and the berries in a sauce pan and simmer gently until the berries are soft. Press through a strainer and discard the pulp.

Return the juice and marinade mixture to the pan. Add the vinegar, jelly, and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered until it has reduced by about 1/3 to a light syrup-like consistency.

Plate the skewers and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.

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Crabby Patty Cakes (serves 4) This is a vegan recipe I developed as an alternative to Crab Cakes!

If you are vegetarian you can substitute an egg for the flax seed meal/water mixture in the main recipe and use mayonnaise instead of a non-dairy/egg-free replacement like Vegenaise (my personal favorite) as a base for the Tartar Sauce.

2 1/2 cups grated daikon radish 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced 1/2 red onion, minced 1/2 sweet red pepper, minced 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped 3 Tablespoons flax seed meal mixed with 1/3 cup water, let sit for 10 minutes 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dulce flakes 1 teaspoon paprika Coconut oil for grilling Place the daikon radish in a large bowl with the salt and cover with water. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain the daikon radish and stir in garlic, jalapeno, onion, sweet pepper, parsley, flax seed mixture, breadcrumbs, pepper, dulce flakes and paprika. Mix well. Form into 8 small round patties.

Coat flat griddle with oil and preheat over medium heat. Grill patties until firm and nicely brown, 3-5 min per side. Serve with tartar sauce as a condiment. Some sides that go well with this are corn-on-the-cob (yummy with salt, pepper and fresh squeezed lime juice) and cole slaw!

Crabby Patty Cakes are so yummy even meat eaters will rejoice. (Photo courtesy of Organicbug.com)

Tartar Sauce 1 cup Vegenaise 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup onion, minced 1/4 cup capers OR 1 Tablespoon minced spicy dill pickles Put ingredients into a jar with tight fitting lid and shake until well mixed.

Portobello Stacks and Asparagus (serves 4) This is a nice combo that is quick and easy served with a side salad! Substitute long, slender green beans for the asparagus and serve with mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.

4 large Portobello mushroom caps, stems removed 4 cloves garlic, chopped 4 Tablespoons virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons Balsamic vinegar 4 thin slices red onion 4 thick slices tomato 1 handful fresh basil, chopped Salt and pepper Place mushroom caps on a plate stem side up. Spread chopped garlic evenly over the mushroom caps. Pour a tablespoon of oil and a teaspoon of vinegar evenly over each mushroom cap. Place a slice of onion on each mushroom cap then top off with a slice

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Portobello Stacks and Asparagus Grill is a healthy and tasty alternative to regular burgers. (Photo courtesy of Organicbug.com)

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of tomato. Sprinkle the tomato toppers with basil, salt and pepper.

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Cook Portobello Stacks on a preheated stove top griddle without turning for 10-15 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

Asparagus 2 pounds asparagus, trim ends 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper Coat preheated stove top griddle with olive oil. Grill asparagus until crispy tender (about 5 minutes depending upon thickness). Toss in a dish with lemon juice and season with salt + pepper.

Thai-Glazed Fruit and Vegetables (serves 4) I adapted this long ago from a recipe by Celia Brooks Brown.

Her cookbook, New Vegetarian (Ryland Peters & Small 2001), is a wonderful intro to vegetarian cooking that pleases the palate of vegans (with some egg and dairy substitutions) and omnivores alike. This is nice served with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.

1 large mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into 8 chunks 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 8 chunks 2 small zucchini, cut into 8 slices 2 limes, cut into 8 slices 8 shitaki mushrooms, stems removed 1 red bell pepper, seeded, and cut into 8 pieces 4 Serrano chiles, halved 8 long metal or bamboo skewers (remember to pre-soak the wood skewers for at least 30 minutes) Thread skewers with the fruit and vegetables. Place in a large casserole dish and brush generously with barbecue sauce.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Place skewers on a preheated stove top griddle and cook, turning occasionally and basting with barbeque sauce. You want the fruit and vegetables slightly tender and lightly charred for best flavor.

Thai Barbecue Sauce 1/3 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup tomato puree 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 piece fresh ginger (about 1”), peeled and coarsely chopped 1 whole lime, ends discarded and rest of lime (including peel) coarsely chopped 1 stalk lemongrass, finely sliced 2 large cloves garlic 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1-2 bird’s eye chilies Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

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Thai-Glazed Fruit and Vegetables will have fussy eaters—including kids— wanting to eat their veggies. (Photo courtesy of Organicbug.com)

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Chicken with Strawberry Avocado Salsa (serves 4) 1 cup finely chopped strawberries 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled avocado 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Blueberry Turkey Burgers with Lemon Basil Mayonnaise 1/4 cup fat free mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1 tsp. grated fresh lemon zest 1 pkg. Driscoll’s Blueberries, divided 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 lb. ground turkey (7% fat) 3 Tbsp. plain dry bread crumbs 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 4 light 100 calorie multi-grain English muffins, toasted 4 tomato slices 4 lettuce leaves

Chicken with Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Combine mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest and half of the blueberries in a small bowl; mix well and reserve.

Combine remaining blueberries, garlic, lemon juice and mustard in a bowl; mash well with a fork. Add ground turkey, bread crumbs, salt and pepper; mix until well combined. Divide into 4 portions and form into 3-1/2-inch diameter patties.

Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over mediumhigh heat. Add patties and cook 5-6 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 175°F. To serve, place 1 tomato slice, 1 lettuce leaf and a turkey burger on bottom half of each English muffin. Spread cut side of muffin tops with basil mayonnaise and place on burgers. Serve immediately.

Blueberry Turkey Burgers with Lemon Basil Mayonnaise

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Did you know that eyes are muscles and they need exercise and rest just like the rest of your body? Too many of us put off going to the eye doctor until there is a problem. Regular checkups are essential if you want to keep your eyes in their best possible shape.

Reinventing Beauty spoke with Dr. Douglas K. Devries, OD, a leading optometrist in the pre and post-operative management of LASIK patients, to find out what is fact and what is fiction concerning eye care.

RB: Is it a myth that eating carrots improves vision?

Dr. Devries: Carrots contain beta carotene which converts to Vitamin A, and Vitamin A is essential for good vision—especially night vision. However, in the United States, we don’t have to worry about a lack of Vitamin A in our diets. We get plenty of Vitamin A from our foods, enough so that we don’t need supplements. If you take a multi vitamin, the Vitamin A in it is enough. And it is true that eating too many carrots can turn your skin orange. To combat that, just cut back on eating carrots.

RB: Can sitting too close to the TV harm my vision? What about reading in poor light or reading too much fine print?

Dr. Devries: Sitting too close to the television won’t damage your eyes, but is it documented that is can cause fatigue. When you watch TV, play video games, stare at a computer for long periods of time, your eyes tend to blink less, which means they dry out and get tired. Blinking refreshes eyes. The number one symptom of dry eyes is fatigue.

When you read in poor light, your eyes work harder, and your pupils dilate more because there is less of depth of focus, which causes eye fatigue. This won’t permanently harm your vision.

Fine print tends to kick up the level of focusing, which makes your eyes feel strained. The best thing to do when reading fine print or spending too much time on electronic devices like cell phones, iPads, and computer screens is to take a break.

RB: Is it true that squinting damages vision?

Dr. Devries: It will give you crows feet; in terms of damaging vision, the answer is no.

RB: How often should I get an eye exam?

Dr. Devries: It depends on your age. The American Optometric

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EYE CARE Association recommends that children age one should have an eye exam to rule out any abnormalities. They have a program called InfantSEE (InfantSEE.org). If everything is okay, children should have their next eye exam right before they start school.

People in their 20s and 30s, and up until 40, should go for checkups every two years. After age 60, yearly visits should be scheduled.

RB: Are watery and itchy eyes a sign of allergies?

Dr. Devries: Quite often watery itchy eyes are a common symptom of allergies. However, if itching starts in one eye and goes to the other, it can be a viral infection. That’s when you need to see an eye doctor. If you have allergies you can use nonpreserved artificial tears, apply cold compresses, and never rub your eyes.

RB: Is it true that continually rubbing your eyes can damage them?

Dr. Devries: Rubbing releases more histamines, which makes them even more itchy.

RB: How often do we blink? Why is it important to blink constantly?

Dr. Devries: There is “some discussion,” that we blink between 12 and 15 blinks per minute. Blinking refreshes the cornea which distributes tears across the surface of the eye. When people are under stress they will blink more. A study was done watching politicians answer questions. If they were tense, some of them blinked between 80 and 100 blinks per minute.

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RB: Is it true all artificial tears are the same?

Dr. Devries: Absolutely not. Artificial tears are quite complex. We have preserved and non-preserved artificial tears. Some of the preserved tears have different elements in them, and using them three or more times a day may not be good for your eyes. The best thing you can do is to consult with an eye doctor.

RB: What should people watch out for as they age?

Dr. Devries: They shouldn’t assume that something that seems abnormal is just due to aging and they should never ignore any symptom that’s abnormal. Often it will be something that’s easily fixed if addressed promptly.

RB: Should we wear sunglasses?

Dr. Devries: It’s a smart way to protect your eyes from the sun’s UV rays. UV light will cause unbinding of protein chains in the eyes causing cataracts to advance faster than normal.

If you have experienced any of the symptoms Dr. Devries mentioned, such as itchy or watery eyes or have any additional questions, make an appointment to see your eye doctor today.

One of the most common reasons people visit their eye doctor is to seek relief from dry eye. As Dr. Devries mentioned, there are many artificial tears on the market to treat dry eye, including Refresh® Optive. For patients who are using artificial tears several times a day without relief, prescription therapy, such as RESTASIS, is available to treat inflammation as the underlying cause of dry eye. See your eye doctor for more information.

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What Is a Probiotic?

Probiotics are “friendly” bacteria that are available in different strains providing health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Probiotics also exist naturally in foods such as cultured or fermented yogurt, cheese, and vegetables and have been consumed for generations. In recent years, many probiotics have been scientifically studied and identified for offering specific health benefits. Dietary supplements are a good way to ensure that you are getting the necessary amount of probiotics that have been shown to deliver the specific health benefits you are seeking.

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A healthy digestive tract is important for overall health and wellness. A normal digestive tract includes a balanced amount of “beneficial” bacteria, but various factors can upset this balance. With 60% of the body’s immune cells located in the digestive system, experts believe there is a relationship between the health of the body’s digestive system and its natural immune defenses. Some scientists believe that routine consumption of certain types of probiotics can optimize immune health by reinforcing the protective barrier of the intestine. Other types of probiotics are being researched for their role in other health benefits, such as maintaining the healthy function of the digestive tract.

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Look for the following information on the product label: • The probiotic should be clearly named. Look for products that identify the genera, species and strain of the probiotic. For example, Bifidobacterium [genera] bifidum [species] MF 20/5 [strain] identifies a specific type of Bifidobacterium bifidum, the strain called MF 20/5.

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by Neal Shipley, MD, FACEP, Co-founder Urgent Care Manhattan

W

hether you are just lacing up your sneakers for the first time or are an experienced runner, there are some universal principles that apply to get the most out of your work-out and prevent injury.

How to Start? It’s not that hard to start a running program, even if you have never done it before, or aren’t a very active person to begin with. The key is to start gradually, set reasonable goals for yourself and create a program that you can stick with, so that running becomes part of your regular routine. Start by planning to spend 20-30 minutes running, three times-a-week. In addition to the time actually running, you will need to reserve time for proper warmup and cool-down. After the warm up, start by alternating jogging and walking for the first 4 weeks. A good start-up routine might be to jog for 1-2 minutes then walk for 1 minute to recover. Repeat this for the

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first month, gradually increasing the time and/or distance you spend jogging, while giving yourself adequate recovery time in between. Eventually, you will be able to jog or run continually for the entire time. As your stamina and overall fitness improve, you can increase the pace or distance or both.

Warm-up: Running uses many muscle groups, places demands on the cardiovascular system, and requires good balance in order to avoid injury. Even the experienced runner will perform a proper warm-up before every run. Warmups start blood flowing to your muscles, ensuring they are getting the oxygen they will need once you start running. It also allows muscles to literally “warm-up” so they become more flexible for your run. By gradually elevating your heart rate during the initial warm-up phase, the stress on your cardio-vascular system is minimized.

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Ideally, you would do about 5-10 minutes of light aerobic exercise such as cycling on a stationary bicycle or elliptical trainer or even just brisk walking to get yourself going, and then begin your run. It’s not a good idea to stretch cold muscles, so do your stretching after your warm-up phase.

Stretching Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion: It also helps you avoid injury and stay in shape. The best time to stretch is after your muscles have been warmed up. A good stretching routine takes no more than 10 minutes and should focus on the muscles that you will be using during running such as hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, and calves. Try to stretch the muscles on both sides of your body evenly.

It’s okay to feel a slight tension or a pull on the muscle at the peak of the stretch, but never stretch to the point of pain or discomfort. The best technique is to stretch slowly and evenly. Hold the stretch

for about 15 seconds and release slowly.

Never bounce or jerk while stretching.

This can cause injury as when a muscle is pushed beyond its comfort level.

Hydration: One of the best mechanisms your body has for coping with excess heat is to sweat. In order not to get dehydrated, you need to replace fluids that are lost during exercise. Balanced electrolyte solutions are great for re-hydration, but water is also an excellent alternative. Staying hydrated is very important to maintaining good health and to avoid fatigue, cramping or more serious heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Start hydrating before you exercise on really hot days, and, as a general rule, you should try to drink about 6-8 ounces of fluids for every 20-30 minutes you are running. If you find you are thirsty, and you haven’t felt the need to urinate, then you haven’t been drinking enough. If you stop sweating, that also

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means that you need to drink more fluids.

The body’s fluid needs vary with your level of exertion, the ambient temperature, the humidity level, the difficulty of the terrain, among other factors.

The Sun: You should try to avoid running during the hottest part of the day, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you have to exercise during the mid-day hour, consider running indoors or sticking to the shade whenever possible. Wear loose, comfortable, lightcolored clothing, a hat and sunglasses to help reflect the heat. Some synthetic fabrics are good at wicking sweat away from the skin and promoting evaporative cooling.

Cottons often hold on to moisture, making it a poor choice to workout in. Finally, use liberal amounts of sunscreen, with SPF of 15 or greater, and re-apply after 1-2 hours of exercise. Every runner should become familiar with the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you feel yourself getting dizzy, nauseated, disoriented or feeling faint, or you stop sweating altogether, you should stop immediately and rest in the shade or indoors and re-hydrate.

Footwear: Running is considered a highimpact sport, so choosing your footwear properly is important in avoiding an injury and staying healthy. When a runner’s foot hits the ground, forces equal to 3 times body weight are generated. The resulting stress can lead to injuries over time.

Many running injuries can be prevented with proper conditioning, training, and footwear selection. Running shoes should

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be comfortable and fit your foot type and running style. Some people pronate when they run (your foot rolls inward) or supinate (your foot rolls outward) and the correct shoe can help compensate for these tendencies. The best bet if you are serious about running is to go to a specialty store and have an informed discussion with the salesperson about the type of runner you are, where you run, how often you run, and what type of surfaces you most often run on. Then try on a few different shoes to see how they feel when you run. Depending on your level of activity, shoes may need to be replaced every few months.

Rest and Recovery: After you finish your run, cool down by walking or slowly jogging for 5 to 10 minutes. This will actually allow lactic acid build-up in your muscles to clear away faster than just resting completely.

It’s important to listen to your body as you exercise. If it hurts the next day, it’s okay to take a day off from training to recover.

Make sure you are getting enough rest, sleep, and proper fuel for recovery. A massage is a great way to ease the soreness from an overzealous work-out.

Neal Shipley, MD, FACEP, Co-founder Urgent Care Manhattan, is an emergency physician of more than 17 years. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. He served as Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at New York City’s North General Hospital and the Jersey City Medical Center. He was Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.

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Daily plaque removal is good smile insurance. But a few simple pointers will help you get the most out of that daily dental to-do.

Remember what the YOU Docs say: Brush and floss only the teeth you want to keep. And you definitely want to keep all of your choppers. Not just for the sake of a great smile or for the fun of crunching through crisp apples in winter and corn on the cob in summer. But also because healthy gums and teeth are good for your whole body.

Keep Your Teeth with 3 Easy Steps 1. Brushing: Go the Distance Brush twice a day – just don’t skimp on time. Go the distance.

Most people spend only 45 seconds brushing their teeth. But bump up your brushing time to 2 minutes and you’ll remove 25% more plaque. Here are more tips on proper brushing: Lighten up. Brushing too hard can damage teeth and gums. Use a light touch when you brush, applying no more force than what amounts to the weight of a small apple.

A recent study uncovered a link between a healthy smile and a lower incidence of cancer. And researchers have confirmed a connection between periodontal disease and inflammation – the kind of inflammation that could contribute to heart disease and diabetes.

Work the angles. Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle, and use small, circular strokes to gently remove plaque along the gumline of your inner and outer tooth surfaces. To clean chewing surfaces, use back-and-forth strokes. And give your tongue a few swipes, too, to help prevent bad breath.

So don’t brush past dental hygiene without any thought. Break yourself into doing this simple daily habit right, and your tongue will enjoy the company of your teeth for many years to come.

Toss it. Your toothbrush bristles wear out over time, reducing the amount of plaque that you can easily remove. Replace your brush every 2 to 3 months, or more often if the bristles look worn or frayed.

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2. Flossing: Think 18 Brushing daily is great. But if you don’t floss, too, you’re leaving 40% of your tooth surface untouched. And if you floss but don’t use a long enough piece of string, you’re just pushing that plaque around your mouth from tooth to tooth. So start with an 18-inch piece of floss, and move to a fresh bit of string for each new tooth you clean. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and index fingers and gently curl the floss around the tooth edge, sliding up and down along the tooth surface. And be sure to go under the gumline. What you don’t want is to make a back-and-forth sawing motion with the string. You’ll end up cutting your gums and allowing plaque and bacteria to build up between your teeth.

3. Scraping: See the Pros To help keep your teeth in tip-top shape, see your dental hygienist twice a year for teeth cleaning. Even if you’re a top-notch brusher and flosser, you’ll still need professional cleanings to remove tartar buildup with a process called scaling. Your hygienist will also polish your teeth and remove stains to help prevent future plaque buildup, cavities, and gum disease.

Whitening Your Teeth: Show Us Your Smile!

Our pearly whites take a lot of abuse each and every day.

Coffee, tea, red wine and soft drinks can add to the discoloration of our precious teeth. That’s why brushing after every meal is recommended.

Most of us don’t want to give up our morning cups of java.

However, we don’t want to stifle a smile because of stained teeth. Simple brushing can help, and toothpastes with whitening ingredients clean teeth to their fullest.

Whitening toothpastes remove surface stains and one we really like is Colgate’s new Optic White® that contains hydrogen peroxide which whitens teeth from the inside out.

You can keep your teeth white and your gums healthy by following a few basic steps. In addition to brushing after every meal— or at least first thing in the morning and right before you go to sleep—make sure you floss and eat a well balanced diet. Avoid sugary foods and starchy snack foods such as potato chips and even crackers, which stick to your teeth.

Visit your dentist regularly. Twice a year visits are the norm.

At the first sign of any pain in your teeth or mouth, schedule a dental visit.

In addition to brushing, flossing, eating well, and dental visits, make sure you rinse using antibacterial mouth washes, which reduce the bacteria in your mouth that can cause plaque and gum disease. The American Dental Association recommends that adults rinse with mouth washes that contain fluoride.

They advise against fluoride mouth rinses for children ages six or younger because children that young should not swallow fluoride.

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Managing Seasonal Allergies

By Michelle Goodman Itchy, watery eyes. Stuffy nose. Sneezing. Sound familiar? Warm weather spells misery for the more than 30 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, hay fever, or allergic rhinitis.

The majority of spring to fall respiratory problems come from inhaling such allergens as trees or grass pollen and mold spores.

Exposure to dust, pet dander, and other indoor pollutants can worsen the severity of seasonal allergies.

The Symptoms

What Causes Allergic Reactions?

Risk Factors

Airborne pollen from various seasonal plants, or in some case, spores from mold, enters the body through the eyes, nose, or throat and triggers an allergic reaction. Normally, the immune system does not respond to mild substances like pollen and mold. But in sensitive individuals, the body’s defense mechanism views these allergens as it would an infectious agent and mounts an attack. Once the immune system detects an “invader” it unleashes a surge of chemicals such as histamines and other compounds that result in localized inflammation and lead to irritation and discomfort. The symptoms of allergic reaction begin 5 to 10 minutes after allergen exposure.

While allergies may develop later in life, they usually show up before 20 years of age. The average age that allergies begin is 10 years old. Sometimes people first get allergies as young adults or occasionally, in middle age or later years. Whether or not you’re prone to allergies is often inherited. If both your parents have them, you are likely to have allergies as well.

An allergen is something that triggers an allergy. When an individual with allergic rhinitis breathes in an allergen such as pollen or dust, the body releases chemicals including histamine.

This causes allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and mucus production. Hay fever involves an allergic reaction to pollen; a similar reaction occurs with allergy to mold, animal dander, dust, and similar inhaled allergens.

The pollens that cause hay fever vary from person to person and from region to region. Tiny, hard-to-see pollens often cause hay fever such as trees, grasses, and ragweed. The amount of pollen in the air can play a role in whether hay fever symptoms develop.

Hot dry windy days are more likely to have increased amounts of pollen than cool, damp rainy days when most pollen is washed to the ground.

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Symptoms that occur shortly after you come in contact with the substance you are allergic to may include: itchy nose, mouth, eyes, throat, skin, or any area; runny nose, sneezing, tearing eyes, stuffy nose, coughing; dark circles under the eyes, puffiness under the eyes, fatigue and irritability, headache, memory problems, and slowed thinking.

Common Allergens Many common substances can be allergens. Pollen, food, mold, dust, feathers, animal dander, chemicals, drugs such as penicillin, and environmental pollutants commonly cause many to suffer allergic reactions.

One of the most significant causes of allergic rhinitis in the U.S. is ragweed. It begins pollinating in late August in most of the country and continues until the first frost. Late springtime pollens come from grasses. Early springtime hay fever is most often caused by tree pollens including elm, maple, birch, poplar, ash, oak, cottonwood, and others. Flowering plants rarely cause allergy symptoms as their pollens are too big and are not airborne.

Mold spores also cause allergy problems. Molds are present all year long and grow both outdoors and indoors. Dead leaves and farm areas are common sources for outdoor molds. Indoor plants, old books, bathrooms and damp areas are common indoor sources of mold growth.

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Treatment Allergies themselves are not serious. However, infections, such as a sinus infection characterized by fever, pain, and green or yellow nasal discharge can mimic allergens. Over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications may ease your discomfort.

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Decongestants should not be used by individuals who have an irregular heart rhythm, high blood pressure, heart disease or glaucoma.

Antihistamine drugs block the action of histamine, therefore reducing allergy symptoms. For the best results, you should take them before allergic symptoms get well established, but they can also be very effective if taken after the onset of symptoms.

While OTC antihistamines are effective in minimizing hay fever symptoms, they can cause drowsiness and are not recommended for anyone driving a car or operating equipment that may be dangerous. Dry mouth is another common side effect. The first few doses cause the most sleepiness; subsequent doses are usually less troublesome. Some of the newer OTC and prescription antihistamines do not produce drowsiness.

A nasal decongestant such as pseudoephedrine may help relieve a stuffy nose due to allergies. This medication restricts the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the nasal passages, which reduces swelling.

Insomnia and restlessness are some of the possible side effects. For some people a simple nasal decongestant is not effective because it will not stop sneezing or runny noses. The pollen will relentlessly trigger the release of histamines and depending on the severity of the allergies may not be able to fight the force of the body’s reaction.

A commonly used nasal decongestant, phenylpropanolamine (PPA) was pulled off the shelves after the FDA issued a warning on its possible side effects. Research has linked PPA, a common ingredient in both cold medications and appetite suppressants, to a slight increase in stroke risk in women. Studies found that people taking PPA were more likely to have strokes than those not taking it. Although the risk is very low, the Food and Drug Administration recommends that you not use any products that contain PPA. Check with your doctor first before taking any drug with PPA. Decongestants should not be used by individuals who have an irregular heart rhythm, high blood pressure, heart disease or glaucoma.

Consider allergy shots if you suffer from allergies for several months and cannot tolerate allergy medications or develop asthma during pollen season. A series of injections can make you less sensitive to the effects of pollen by helping your immune system become increasingly resistant to it.

“Immunotherapy” involves injecting small amounts of the specific allergen you are allergic to and gradually increasing the dose so that you develop a tolerance to it. In order to be effective, shots must be given on a regular basis (determined by your allergist) over the course of 3 to 5 years.

The Alternatives Some alternative remedies may be helpful to minimize allergy symptoms.

However none of these remedies have been shown to be effective in carefully controlled studies. The herb ephedra (mahuang) contains ephedrine, a naturally occurring compound that has been used by pharmaceutical companies in numerous allergy medications. The FDA has banned sales of the herb as it can be dangerous and has been associated with heart attacks and strokes.

Nettle is a folk remedy for the sneezing, itching, and swelling associated with allergies. The plant contains quercetin, a substance that has been shown to inhibit the release of histamine. In one study, more than half

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Allergy Myths vs Facts: • Over-the-counter (OTC) oral antihistamines are less effective than prescription medicines in controlling a stuffy nose. TRUE of allergy sufferers who took the herb reported that it was at least moderately effective in reducing their symptoms compared with a placebo. Nettle is considered to be safe.

Tips on Getting Through Allergy Season Stay in air-conditioned areas with the windows closed. It is recommended that you run the air-conditioner as much as possible during the warm weather months. Window air-conditioning units helps filter out large airborne pollen particles. Make sure to keep it clean as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems harbor moisture, mold, and dust.

If you’re going to be working outside, consider wearing a protective allergy face mask for tasks like mowing the grass, raking leaves, or washing the car. Depending on how severe your allergies are, you can buy a simple disposable paper mask or a more long-lasting “respirator mask” with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.

The take-home message this allergy season is simple: You don’t have to be miserable. See an allergist, find out exactly what you’re allergic to, and develop a plan. The time to see a doctor is when allergies affect your lifestyle. An allergist/immunologist can help determine the best course of treatment for a patient with the end goal being to use the least amount of drugs possible.

Michelle Goodman is a freelance writer/reporter living in Brooklyn, NY. SOURCES: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, pdrhealth. com, NYP.org, American Academy of Otolaryngology, nim.nih.gov/medlineplus

OTC antihistamines may control some allergy symptoms but have little effect on relieving a stuffy nose or inflammation that often occurs with allergies.

• OTC decongestant nasal sprays are addictive. FALSE However, overuse leads to the need to use more and more nasal spray in order to get congestion relief. Don’t use an OTC decongestant nasal spray for more than 3 days in a row.

• Eating local honey will combat spring allergies. TRUE Some physicians don’t believe this, yet there have been tests that show that eating local honey which has pollen in it can help fight spring allergies.

• Pollen allergies can lead to food allergies. TRUE About one-third of people with pollen allergies also may react to certain foods because some pollens and foods have similar proteins. The reaction is usually mild and may include itchy, tingling mouth, throat or lips.

• Skin tests are more sensitive than blood tests for diagnosing allergies. TRUE • Allergy shots are not necessarily more costly or timeconsuming than taking medicine to relieve allergy symptoms. TRUE Over time, in fact, they may reduce an allergic person’s health-care costs.

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Self Improvement

Be the Best You Can Be When was the last time you just slowed down?

Do you remember what it’s like to do absolutely nothing? While a lot of us are on overload, it is essential to relax and recharge our batteries.

Spending a day pampering yourself of just doing nothing is the first step to being the best you. By taking care of yourself, you can take better care of your friends and family. Following are 20 tips on how to be the best you.

1. Take good care of yourself: This is first rule of being good to others. Schedule some quiet time—a bubble bath, watch the birds (it can lower blood pressure), take the dog for a long walk, or go shopping and treat yourself to something special. The key is to do something for yourself that makes you happy.

2. Listen: If a friend needs to talk, know that you don’t have to solve her problems. Just lend an ear. Totally focus on your friend, and both of you will feel better.

3. Strive for balance: Remember that Wonder Woman is a fictitious character. Set reasonable goals for yourself, and

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know that it is okay to say “no” to some tasks when you are on overload.

4. Smile: It’s okay if you are shy. Sometimes a simple little thing like a smile can change a mood and brighten someone’s day.

5. Volunteer: Your local animal shelter, homeless shelter, PTA, or other nonprofit needs you. Choose issues that most concern you. By getting involved, you will make new friends, make a difference, and empower yourself.

6. Reduce your ecological footprint: Walk when it’s possible, carpool, and use public transportation. Walking is the best exercise and you will be helping the environment.

7. Change your diet: Choose healthy foods over sugary ones. Try to eat more plant-based foods rather than processed foods.

8. Share: Have a skill? Then teach others. Someone you know may want to learn to use a computer, knit, or bake.

9. Laugh at your mistakes: Yes, we all make them. The trick is not to dwell on them; instead, learn from them.

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10. Send an “I am thinking of you” e-mail to a friend: This can really brighten someone’s day—and it will make you feel better too.

11. Take a workshop in a subject that you have always been interested in: Maybe you want to learn a new language, play an instrument, sing, or learn botany. Learning something new opens us up to more possibilities.

12. Turn off the TV: Just think of all that free time you can accumulate by not watching television. You can read, take a walk, call a friend, meditate, or do something more active than just sitting in front of the tube.

13. Exercise: The options are abundant and range from kickboxing to walking. Pick something that is right for you, and you will feel so much better.

14. Clean out a closet and de-clutter your life: Is your home crowded with objects or clothing that you don’t need or use? Is there a closet that’s just begging to be straightened out? If so, donate those items to a charity.

15. Take a trip: Visiting foreign places exposes you to new cultures and people. If you don’t have the funds to travel far, go local. You may be surprised at what you can find a few hours away. Check out historical sites, spas, resorts, and family friendly places.

16. Learn to forgive: If you were in a bad relationship, let it go.

Focus on the good times. You don’t have to make friends with this person, just let the anger go. Feeling bitter and focusing on anger is bad for your health.

17. Indulge in your favorite dessert: Yes, it is important to eat healthy and limit sweets, but every once in a while just dig in and enjoy.

18. Get a massage: You will feel great all over.

19. Tell a good joke: We all love to laugh!

20. Turn off the computer: Some of us spend too much time on the computer. Have a face-to-face talk with your loved ones.

Reconnecting with friends is a great way to spend the day.

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By Jen Cassetty, M.S. in Exercise Science, NSCA CSCS and ACSM HFS certified

Health Measurement: Knowing The Fat

This is a common scenario: you step on the scale and see a higher number and then assume that you’ve gained more fat. However, the scales don’t always show the entire picture.

The scale doesn’t explain the proportion of fat in the body or where that fat is deposited and the allocation of fat in certain places can point to health trouble. Dieters who can change their behavior from focusing just on weight to an awareness of bodyfat could ultimately have a longer lifespan.

In fact, many experts believe that body fat is the most accurate way to help measure health. For dieters, measuring will help put the number on the scale in perspective and determine how much of your body is lean muscle, and how much is actual excess fat.

And beyond aesthetics, measuring body fat is important for many health reasons. Every major system in your body feels the stress of excess weight. Also, the blood loses its ability to clot which increases stroke risk, and measuring body fat can help identify signs of potential health risks early:

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Type II Diabetes – According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than 85 percent of people with diabetes are overweight.

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Heart Disease - Those with higher Body Mass Index (BMI) numbers and body fat levels have a higher risk of sudden heart attacks and heart disease.

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Jennifer Cassetty is a sports, nutrition and fitness expert in New York City.

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Sleep Apnea - Excess fat around the neck, which decreases the size of the airway can cause sleep related problems that affect the heart and blood vessels.

Keep in mind that physicians and nutritionists usually have three ways to measure risks of heart disease: 1. Body composition (fat weight versus lean body weight) 2. BMI (height and weight ratio, which may or may not be “fat related” if you are more densely muscle) 3. Waist-to-hip ratio (circumference measurements of waist and hips) All these factors help measure heart health risk differently, and can be confusing. However, by doing all three, dieters have a better view regarding their current health, opposed to seeing their health from one vantage point.

Exercise physiologists have the right tools and can offer more education on nutrition and recommended activities to remain healthy. Personal trainers should be able to do a 7-site skinfold test where they “pinch” you on seven different areas and identify the body fat percentage.

The simplest way to reduce body fat and have a healthier future is to maintain a balanced healthy diet and an activity program of some exercise every day. Consistency is the key to health. You don’t’ have to go extreme for 90 days and sit for nine months.

Just do a little each day and the end results will blow your Doc’s mind away. Little by little.

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Reducing Skin Cancer It is one of the most common forms of cancer. The good news is that it is also one of the most preventable.

More than two million people in the U.S. are diagnosed annually.

Yet, you can reduce your chances of getting skin cancer by following these simple tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation.

1.Seek the Shade: The sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

2. Don’t Burn: A person’s risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, doubles if he or she had had five or more sunburns at any point in life. Severe burns not only significantly increase your chances of developing skin cancer, but can make you ill. For severe burns, see your doctor.

3. Avoid Tanning Booths: UV radiation from tanning machines is known to cause cancer in humans. Indoor UV tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than those who have never tanned indoors.

Tanning bed users are also 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma. The more time a person has spent tanning indoors, the higher the risk.

4. Cover Up: Wear a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Clothing can be your most effective form of sun protection, so make the most of it with densely woven and bright- or dark-colored fabrics, which offer the best defense.

The more skin you cover, the better.

5. Use Sunscreen: SPF of 15 or higher every day; or for extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/ UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

6. Apply 2 tablespoons of Sunscreen to your Entire Body: Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating. One six-ounce bottle of sunscreen should provide two full days of sun protection for prolonged outdoor activity.

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7. Keep Newborns Out of the Sun: A baby’s skin is extremely vulnerable. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months. Children are very sensitive to ultraviolet radiation— just one severe sunburn in childhood doubles the chances of developing melanoma later in life.

8. Examine your Skin: Check head-to-toe every month. While self-exams shouldn’t replace the important annual skin exam performed by a physician, they offer the best chance of detecting the early warning signs of skin cancer. If you notice any change in an existing mole or discover a new one that looks suspicious, see a physician immediately.

Why Self Exams are Important Since skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and the easiest to cure—if diagnosed and treated early—you should give yourself a self-exam. Performed regularly, self-examination can alert you to changes in your skin and aid in the early detection of skin cancer. It should be done often enough to become a habit, but not so often as to feel like a bother. For most people, once a month is ideal, and a self exam should take less than 10 minutes.

Before you start, visit your doctor and have him do a full body exam. This way he can tell you what to look for, and to assure you that any existing spots, freckles, or moles are normal.

What to Look For There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Because each has many different appearances, it is important to know the early warning signs. Look especially for change of any kind. Do not ignore a suspicious spot simply because it does not hurt. Skin cancers may be painless, but dangerous. If you notice one or more of the warning signs, see a doctor right away, preferably one who specializes in diseases of the skin.

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Vitamin D It’s been called the “Sunshine Vitamin,” and lately it has been in the news with stories that claim it protects us from high blood pressure to cancer. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, “the ability to prevent these conditions remains unproven. However, vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune system functioning, and more.”

Vitamin D is fat-soluble (some dietary fat is necessary for its absorption). A lack of the vitamin puts us at risk for painful, weak muscles, inadequate bone mineralization, and skeletal deformities in children, as well as mineral loss and soft bones in adults.

How Vitamin D Works

Warning Signs

• A skin growth that increases in size and appears pearly, translucent, tan, brown, black, or multicolored

• A mole, birthmark, beauty mark, or any brown spot that: - changes color - increases in size or thickness - is irregular in outline - is bigger than 6mm or 1/4”, the size of a pencil eraser - appears after age 21 - changes in texture

• A spot or sore that continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab, erode, or bleed

• An open sore that does not heal within three weeks

Our bodies manufacture vitamin D when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. However, we can produce only a limited amount of vitamin D from UVB. “After reaching the production limit, further exposure actually destroys the vitamin, decreasing vitamin D levels,” says Roy Geronemus, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center and director of the Skin/Laser Division at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary.

Furthermore, UV exposure is unlikely to produce enough vitamin D in darker skin, so African-Americans and dark-skinned Hispanics relying on UV alone are especially at risk for deficiency. The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements also warns that the elderly have a reduced ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight.

• Did you know that up to 90 percent of the visible changes

Finally, prolonged exposure to UVB is linked to skin cancer, immune system suppression, sun-induced skin aging, cataracts, and other eye damage. Therefore, The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends obtaining vitamin D largely from food or supplements.

• Contrary to popular belief, 80 percent of a person’s lifetime

How Much Vitamin D Do We Need?

Aging and Sun Damage commonly attributed to aging are caused by the sun?

sun exposure is not acquired before age 18; only about 23 percent of lifetime exposure occurs by age 18.

• Melanoma is seven times more common between the

ages of 10 and 20 than it is between birth and 10 years.

• Diagnoses and treatment are delayed in 40 percent of childhood melanoma cases.

• 90 percent of pediatric melanoma cases occur in girls aged 10-19.

Don’t Delay If something appears out of the norm, don’t overlook it. See a physician, preferably one who specializes in diseases of the skin.

The Food and Nutrition Board of The National Academies has established daily Adequate Intake (AI) levels for vitamin D at 5 micrograms (mcg), or 200 International Units (IU), for those under age 50; 10 mcg (400 IU) for adults 51-70; and 15 mcg (600 IU) for people 71 and older. On nutritional labels, vitamin D quantity is usually listed as Percent Daily Value (DV). This represents the amount as a percentage of your vitamin D needs, based on a diet of 2,000 calories.

While most physicians recommend a daily dosage of vitamin D, most don’t agree on the amount. Several studies suggest that even 20 mcg (800 IU) of vitamin D may be insufficient to prevent low bone density. Best advice? Talk to your doctor about dosage.

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Having a clear direction in life is what pushes fashion designer Lauren Conrad. She takes great joy in creating new designs, and has always wanted her spotlight to be in the design world.

“I have wanted to be a fashion designer since I was a little girl,” she says. “I grew up designing and sewing dresses for my Barbie dolls, and the Lauren Conrad Collection has been my dream come true.”

The Lauren Conrad Collection debuted at Project Trade Show in Las Vegas in August 2007. Her fashion line reflected her upbringing in Southern California, and included dresses, tops, silhouettes with novelty detailing, playful accents, clean lines, and shapes.

Shortly after her clothing line debut in Las Vegas, the LC Lauren Conrad collection was launched exclusively for Kohl’s. The line features feminine apparel with a California vibe. LC Lauren Conrad consists of apparel, shoes, and accessories such as jewelry, handbags and intimate apparel and sleepwear.

Acting Versus Fashion Many know Lauren from MTV’s hit series Laguna Beach, and her spin-off show, The Hills. “The Hills is meant to be a dramatic show about relationships,” says Lauren. “It’s not about me being a designer.”

While she is thrilled at the attention from the series, she has stayed true to her first love—designing clothes for women. “I can’t sing or act or dance or perform,” she says. “All I can do is be myself. When I first moved to Los Angeles to do The Hills, there were a lot of acting offers. I had never really been interested in acting, although I did take a class to check it out. It was all right. I just don’t think I could make a career out of something that I wasn’t really passionate about. Right now, I just want to enjoy this for as long as it lasts. I’d rather have a career-based on

Fashion designer and reality star Lauren Conrad wants women to be true to their dreams. something that makes me happy, and that has always been fashion.”

She also enjoys writing, and is the author of three novels, L.A. Candy, Sweet Little Lies, and Sugar and Spice. Her latest book, Lauren Conrad Style, which is a guide for young women, appeared on the New York Times best seller list for a number of months.

Her Latest Passion Nothing gets Lauren motivated for bikini season like summer.

“The distant smell of sunscreen, ocean, and barbeque are nearing, which means it’s time to stock up on fresh new swimwear,” she explains. “It also means I’ll be barraged with dozens of questions from panic stricken friends wanting to know what bathing suit is right for me? Should I go trendy or classic?”

You can find answers to all these questions on her blog, LaurenConrad.com. She loves sharing tips about beauty and fashion with her readers. Her blog is filled with information about the latest clothing trends, and advice about getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep. “There’s a reason, they call it beauty sleep,” she says. “While you’re sleeping your body releases human growth hormones. This helps your body create collagen, which gives your skin strength and elasticity. Also, while you are dreaming away, your skin cells are regenerating and all the muscles in your face that create wrinkles begin to relax.”

On Being Cool Staying level headed is so important to Lauren. “One way to stay grounded in the entertainment industry is to surround yourself with very good people that will constantly remind you how uncool you are,” she says. “It helps that I have an amazing family and have really great friends that I’ve had since I was a little kid, and they’re all still around me, reminding me how lame I am.”

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Travel

E XPLORING America’s Campgrounds Campsites range from quiet dirt roads to high end cabins

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o you like to rough it or be surrounded by the comforts of home? With thousands of campgrounds across the country, the options are abundant. Some campsites offer a single pump handle for water. Other sites have showers, laundry rooms, electrical hook-ups, restaurants and organized activities.

You can stay at private campgrounds or public ones. Public campgrounds—such as state and national parks—are run by state, federal, and local agencies. Some campgrounds have hook-ups for trailers; others have cabins with maid service and full kitchens with stoves and refrigerators. The majority of public campgrounds are geared towards tent camping.

Before You Go Call ahead to find out exactly what is and is not available at the campgrounds. You should also book your site one to two months ahead. Fall is peak camping season for colors, which means a lot of sites fill up quickly. Crowds can dampen the bond with Mother Nature—especially if the sites are noisy. When you call ask about noise policies.

National parks, for example, are patrolled by park rangers and most have specific noise policies—meaning after a certain hour, campers are asked to keep noise down to a minimum.

Choosing a Location The first thing you should ask yourself is how much roughing it do you want to do? Do you want to camp in a place with showers and bathrooms? Do you want restaurants and planned activities?

Some camps even have children’s programs for an additional fee. Kids’ activities can include horseback riding, arts and crafts,

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sports, and more. It’s a bit like day camp; kids get to spend time with their peers, while parents get a break.

What to Pack Bottled water for cooking and drinking is always welcome. Before you pack, ask the campsite if they sell bottled water and if they have water pumps for cooking on the sites.

Take plenty of shorts, t-shirts, sandals and a bathing suit. If you are going hiking, bring socks and a good pair of hiking shoes along. Don’t forget sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent. If you are picnicking, be sure to purchase citronella candles to keep the mosquitoes away.

Campgrounds To find a campsite, check out the following online resources: Go Camping America® (gocampingamerica.com) provides information about private parks and campgrounds throughout the country.

KOA, which stands for Kampgrounds of America® (koa.com), lists hundreds of family-style campgrounds throughout North America.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts® (Campjellystone.com) offers families a wide range of options including RV hookups, cabins, pitch your own tent. Most Jellystone camping sites offer weekend breakfasts, entertainment for kids, swimming, mini golf, wagon rides, and appearances by Yogi Bear. This is camping light.

National Park Foundation® (nationalparks.org/explore/) is also a great site filled with lots of information about parks.

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Are We There Yet? Being a parent doesn’t mean giving up travel. Start early, and when your kids get older they will look forward to family road trips. Give yourself extra drive time. If it normally takes you two hours to get somewhere, plan on three for rest stops along the way. Here’s a few more tips to follow: 1. Make a checklist of everything you’ll need. Pack extra clothes and toiletries, and don’t forget pacifiers, soothing music, and movable sunshades for the car.

2. Pack a cooler with formula and finger foods. Bring water and snacks for you too.

3. Keep a package of baby wipes and diapers close at hand.

4. Pack your baby’s favorite blanket and a few toys.

5. Use an approved car seat.

Traveling with dogs is a lot like traveling with small children. You must plan rest stops, and if it normally takes two hours to get to your destination, plan on getting there in three.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, a non-profit trade organization that represents the U.S. travel industry, 14 percent of all U.S. adults (that’s 29.1 million) have traveled with a pet on a trip of 50 miles or more in the past three years. Dogs are the most common type of pet to take along. Following are essentials to bring on the road with Fido: Always take an extra leash, carpet cleaner and paper towels (in case there are any accidents in hotel rooms), and a first aid kit.

Other items include: • Micro Fiber towels to dry your dogs if they get wet in the rain or go swimming in a nearby creek or beach.

6. Bring a travel crib or playpen, and use it a few times at home to get your baby used to it.

• Your pets’ medical records

7. Try as best as possible to stick to your normal schedule for meals and bedtime.

• A gallon jug of water

8. Share the driving, and take turns entertaining your baby.

• Treats • To-Go Bowls (Furry Travelers make a convenient one to fit in your car’s cup holders.)

9. For older children, pack snacks, toys, books, and a pad and pencil. You can have your child jot down things he sees from the road.

• Pet toys

10. Consider purchasing a portable DVD player and pick a handful of DVDs to entertain your children. Winny the Poo, Thomas the Train and Spongbob Squarepants are popular.

• Pet medications (if your pet takes medications)

• Insect repellant and sun screen.

• Food: Dehydrated raw food is great because it’s light weight, easy to carry, and healthy.

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Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon always knew she wanted Reese Witherspoon always knew she wanted to be an to be anShe actress. started out modeling actress. startedShe out modeling at age 7, and got her atrstage andatgot first biginbreak at age 15Man fi big 7, break ageher 15 starring the movie “The in the Moon.”

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After that starring role, she was offered a number of scripts.

Some of the roles she took were in films that weren’t received as warmly as her first role. So, she had a slump for a few years, but that didn’t stop her. “Many people worry so much about managing their careers, but rarely spend half that much energy managing their lives,” she says. “I want to make my life, not just my job, the best it can be. The rest will work itself out.”

It did work itself out. In 1998, she had a leading role in the film “Pleasantville,” which did well at the box office, and offers kept coming in. “Confidence is everything in this business,” she says.

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That confidence stems from her sense of family and tradition. She is proud of her New Orleans roots. “My family taught me about being conscientious about people’s feelings, being polite, being responsible and never taking for granted what you have in your life.”

A Multi-Achiever Her parents nicknamed her “Little Type A,” and she named her production company Type A Films. “People think I named it after myself,” she explains. “It was actually an in-joke with my family because at age 7, I understood complicated medical terms, such as the difference between type A and type B personalities.”

Break-out Roles Reese’s career hit another turning point in 2001 when she starred as Elle Woods in the box office hit “Legally Blonde.” Film critic Roger Ebert named her “the next Meg Ryan.”

She was known as a great comedic actress, and then the role “Walk the Line,” where she portrayed June Carter Cash, showed audiences that she could go from funny to serious and sexy. She

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Proud of her southern roots, this leading actress enjoys taking on the big picture in work and family life, I think movies are great and I have a great time making them but they’re not what keeps you warm at night, or what’s ultimately the most important thing in anyone’s life journey. even did her own singing in the film. “Walk the Line” earned Reese an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award.

Prior to that film, she researched everything she could find about June Carter. “Even people that know Johnny Cash’s music really well and know that he was married don’t really know that much about June Carter,” she says. “So finding out about her really helped to inform my performance and to bring her to the front in a way that she has never been before.”

“I had an immediate connect with her background and culture,” she continues. “We grew up with the same religion, and shared a lot of the same values of family. But I was really so inspired by what a modern woman she was.”

Family Life

Fun Facts Full Name: Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon Birthday: March 22, 1976 Particulars: 5’ 2” tall 1.57 m or 5’ 2½” (1.59 m) Birthplace: New Orleans, LA Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Big Break: Role in The Man in the Moon

Did you know?

• In the movie, Walk the Line, Reese sang all of the June Carter songs.

While working on the film “Cruel Intentions,” Reese met Ryan Phillippe. They married, had two children—Ava and Deacon—and divorced in 2007. Reese recently married her second husband, talent agent Jim Toth. “What I’m finding out is that it’s very comfortable to be with somebody who understands my career, but doesn’t do what I do,” she says. “He’s a great guy.”

• Reese was a cheerleader in high school.

Staying Grounded

• Reese attended Stanford University as an English literature major.

“I feel very blessed to have two wonderful, healthy children who keep me completely grounded, sane and throw up on my shoes just before I go to an awards show just so I know to keep it real,” she says.

The other thing that keeps her sane is charity work. She volunteers on behalf of children’s and women’s advocacy nonprofits. She is a long-time supporter of Save the Children, an organization that helps children around the world through education, health care, and emergency aid. She also serves on the board of the Children’s Defense Fund, a child advocacy and research group. Through the Children’s Defense Fund, Reese was among a group of actresses who went to her hometown of New Orleans to bring to light the needs of Hurricane Katrina victims.

• Reese claims to be the direct descendant of John Witherspoon, who was a signatory of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the sixth president of Princeton University.

• Her first role was in a TV movie called, Wildflower ower, directed by Diane Keaton.

• Reese has a French bulldog named Coco Chanel, who she likes to put pearls on.

• She is “obsessed with Tupperware” and can’t walk by a Container Store without stopping.

• Reese officially started with modeling and landed an acting gig at age 7, shooting a TV commercial for a florist.

She continued doing local commercials and took first place in a Ten-State Talent Fair at age 11.

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Teaching

By Example Get your children to pitch in and help others. In turn, they will become caring adults.

One of the best ways to get our children to take an active role in donating their toys, clothes, and maybe even some of their allowance to those in need is to teach by example. Children are great observers. They watch us even when we think they are not paying attention.

Mary Harvey’s mom spent a lot of her free time at PTA (Parent Teacher Association) meetings. “Often she would bring me and my brother along,” says Mary. “We sat quietly or played in the corner of the meeting room at school, while she conducted PTA duties. She and other parents would host fundraisers for our school. Now that I have school age children, I’m on the PTA at their school.”

Daniela Coleman would help her mom sort through piles of handme-down clothing that she outgrew. “Most toddlers’ clothing is in great condition,” she says. “Kids grow quickly; so passing them from one sibling to another makes sense. I didn’t have any sisters, so my mom would sort through the clothes I outgrew and donate them to the local Goodwill. I do the same with my kids’ clothes.”

For Thomas Quinn, his mom loved animals. “She would rescue stray dogs and cats in the neighborhood,” he explains. “My sisters and I grew up with two dogs and three cats. I have cats and a dog today, and my sisters have pets too. I think our mom showed us how important it is to care for others.”

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Caring for those in need is what spurred Michael Laramee into creating MealTrain™, an international nonprofit that brings families, friends, and neighbors together to help one another.

“It is a free solution of giving and receiving meals,” says Laramee.

“Just think about it. When there is a birth, a death, a deployment, a time in someone’s life when they are overwhelmed—that time can be joyous or grief-stricken. The common issue is that the event is usually overwhelming. New parents have their hands full.

Someone in the family dies, and the last thing you are thinking about is going to the grocery store to purchase groceries and then come home to cook a meal. That is where MealTrain comes in.”

People can go to the website MealTrain.com, which is free to join, to request or donate a meal. It is arranged by neighborhood. “So you are cooking for someone close by,” says Laramee, who works as a full time physical therapist. “Often when someone is ill or just had a baby or if a neighbor dies, everyone gets involved at first. They come with food to help the injured, overwhelmed, or spouse of the person who died. It’s the following weeks after the death or birth, people are still overwhelmed, and that is usually when MealTrain volunteers are needed the most.”

How MealTrain Works People can log onto the site and request a meal. Volunteers can call the person in need and cook a meal for them. “Sometimes the neighbors who bring the food are invited to stay, socialize,

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Getting Kids to Donate Nurture your child’s caring side by encouraging them to help others. All it takes are a few examples and discussions on how and why they should be generous. Also, it’s not always about money; children can donate toys, clothing they outgrew, or their time. Following are 5 ways to get your child to help others. and eat,” says Laramee. “Other times, you knock on the door and hear a baby crying, and the atmosphere is a bit chaotic. So, you just drop off the food and leave. Either way, it’s a welcome gift of food, time, and caring.” All of the meals are free.

Sort through your child’s clothing—clothing that he or she can no longer wear—and tell your child that there are other children in need. If you donate to a local shelter, bring your child with you when you do a drop off.

Not finding a website or ready-made solution, Michael contacted friend and software developer and co-founder Stephen DePasquale and mealTrain.com was born.

With your help, have your child make a meal for a neighbor in need. You can sign up with MealTrain to find someone in your area in need of a good home cooked meal.

Michael Laramee, his wife, and two children are all involved. “I live in a pretty active, socially-engaged community in Vermont,” he says. “My wife was organizing meals for a neighbor who had a baby, and it kind of took off from there. It kind of has a viral effect because it is such an easy way to help your neighbors.”

School-age children can host a food drive at their school. Talk to the PTA or principal about helping out. Every family can donate one canned item. The students can vote on the charity of their choice to receive the food.

Children Help Too “I have two kids, and they do participate,” says Laramee. “They see my wife do the cooking, and they recently joined us when we gave a meal to a neighbor who had a baby. They saw us supporting our neighbors and it has a positive impact on them.”

Getting Your Kids Involved “Whatever the activity, engage your kids in a dialogue about being an active member of their community,” says Laramee. “It doesn’t matter what age your kids are. Start quite young. They will see you not being so self-focused.”

Walk a shelter dog. Shelters are in need of dog walkers, and you and your child can visit to help walk the dogs. You can also play with the cats while you are at the shelter. This teaches children to be kind to animals.

Give the gift of time. Have your child help a neighbor unload groceries from your neighbor’s car. Maybe your neighbor needs someone to talk to. Talk to your neighbor first, and if you get the okay, ask your child to spend an hour a week with an elderly neighbor who may be lonely. Maybe your child can help around the house.

Getting your child to help others will make them better adults.

It’s also a good way for children to learn social skills and feel proud of themselves.

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life 10 Reasons to Work Retail Economy

In between jobs?

Need a career change?

Consider working at your local mall.

By Caitlin Kelly Why on earth would you take a mall or retail sales job? Wear a plastic name badge and fold T-shirts for a retail wage? I did it part-time for two years, with no prior experience, and learned a lot. I also, for a long time, really enjoyed it!

5. You’ll learn patience and better appreciate diversity. Everyone has their own shopping style–you might snap up a basket of goods within seconds while someone debates a $15 T-shirt for an hour.

Here are ten good reasons to consider it:

6. You’ll learn to calmly handle just about any situation. A lowwage, high-pressure job is a perfect place to develop these skills if you don’t already have them. Facing a hungry, tired and impatient mob of Black Friday shoppers puts other stresses into perspective.

1. You’re a people person. This is perhaps the most important of all: you’re curious, upbeat, fascinated by people in all shapes and sizes, from kids to seniors to tongue-tied tourists who barely speak English. You’re eager to hear their stories and meet their needs.

2. You’re outgoing. In retail work, your job is to sell, and that means feeling at ease walking up to strangers all day long and engaging them in genuine, friendly conversation.

3. You’re passionate about what you’re selling. Love gardening?

A nursery might appreciate your green thumb. A makeup whiz brings the savvy and style needed to help other women make smart choices. I met a redhead in her 50s who whizzed me expertly around her store–Home Depot. “I love hardware!” she told me, and it showed.

4. You love to help others. There are few places where there’s such a direct route to appreciation as the sales floor–if you’re good at your job, most customers will smile, sincerely thank you and buy from you.

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7. When you leave work, you really leave work behind. As busy moms know, and anyone who runs a business from home, work never ends. There is always something else to get to.

When you clock out from a store job, your shift is over.

8. It’s not your fault! People-pleasers working retail for the first time quickly learn that many customers show up in really bad moods and some say vicious things to low-wage workers. It’s often not about you at all.

9. Developing physical stamina. Retail means long hours on your feet, with lots of bending, stretching, carrying and lifting. It forces you to take better care of yourself, staying hydrated and eating better in order to maintain your energy.

10. It’s a job! Even if the wages are low and the work is far from your ideal, it still offers valuable assets: a steady paycheck,

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a fresh start at an unknown company and a warm, dry, safe place to go that’s not the diner or the library. Being out of work for a long time can ding your self-confidence and leave you feeling isolated and alone. Even a part-time job you do well, with co-workers you enjoy, can boost your spirits and self-esteem as you seek that well-paid, full-time job you really want.

A Temp Job You’re probably going to buy something today—gas, groceries, a double-skim latte, diapers, a pack of gum, or maybe a dress or a pair of sneakers. You’ll swipe your credit or debit card, or pay cash, or maybe write a check and hand it to someone standing in front of you, since we still make 90 percent of our purchases in person.

But who is that person standing across from you? Do you ever stop to think about it?

What if it were you standing behind that counter, wearing that plastic badge, your sweaty feet aching, desperate for a cold drink, counting the minutes until your break?

For two years and three months—rare in an industry with 100 percent turnover every year—that person was me. I worked for The North Face, an internationally known brand of outdoor clothing and equipment, selling merchandise in a company store in a suburban mall. I had never before worked retail, except for a brief teenage stint in a small Toronto drugstore where I handled

the cash register and sullenly refilled shelves.

But putting on a white plastic badge with my name carved into it proved a powerful eye-opener in many ways. I had never worked in any job that paid so little for such hard work. The American economy relies heavily on consumer spending—70 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet retail sales associates, clerks, floorwalkers, team members—whatever you choose to call them—remain oddly invisible in the media, even as we buy from them every day.

In 2009, three young female reporters, one each from The New York Times, Fortune, and SmartMoney, went to work as retail associates, only for a week or so. Each was shocked at how hard this work is. Anyone who’s put in time behind a register or rummaged through a dusty, dirty, disorganized stockroom learns quickly the gap between the shiny, brightly lit sales floor and the chaos behind the scenes.

Come. Step behind the cash wrap for a while.

I talk about it in my book, “Malled: My Unintentional Career in Retail” (Porfolio), and spoke with many other retail associates nationwide. Caitlin Kelly is the author of the newly-released book “Malled” published by Portfolio/Penguin.

Excerpted from the book Malled. Published by Portfolio/Penguin.

Copyright Caitlin A. Kelly LLC, 2011.

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Getting the Right Oral Care 147 MILLION people aren’t getting the right oral care.

When it comes to oral health, many households share a single product. Yet, in any given family, each member can have very different oral care needs. With all these different needs, why try a one-size-fits-all oral care solution?

The following bit of guidance is here to provide you with a wealth of oral health – information you can use on your next pharmacy visit to make sure that each member of your family can get the oral care that is right for them.

SENSITIVITY 66 million people suffer from sensitive teeth – but they don’t have to. Did you know that the short, sharp pain felt when hot, cold or sweet food or drink hits the teeth is caused by exposed dentin? Nerves within the tooth are triggered by hot and cold due to worn enamel or receding gums.

The good news is that there’s a simple way to treat sensitivity.

Build up protection by using Sensodyne® twice daily, and you could relieve tooth sensitivity in as little as 2 weeks.

DRY MOUTH Have dry mouth? Waking up thirsty? Having trouble swallowing or speaking? 1 out of 4 adults suffer from dry mouth.

The most common factor contributing to dry mouth is the use of medicines. Over 400 commonly prescribed drugs list dry mouth as a potential side effect. And dry mouth sufferers may have an increased risk of cavities and oral infections.

There’s no reason to suffer needlessly. Don’t just sip water, treat dry mouth symptoms with #1 dentist and hygienist recommended Biotène®.

EROSION 9 out of 10 dentists see signs of acid erosion. Do you or a family member love eating fruit or drinking soda? Don’t let those favorite foods soften tooth enamel. Acids in everyday foods – even the

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healthiest ones – can erode tooth enamel. And, unfortunately, once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. Re-harden and protect tooth enamel from acid erosion by brushing for two minutes, twice a day with Sensodyne ProNamel®.

DENTURE CONCERNS Are your dentures as clean as they can be? Using toothpaste, which contains abrasives, to clean dentures or partials can cause scratches in which odor-causing bacteria can grow.

Avoid scratching dentures and help prevent bad breath with proper oral denture care. When used as directed, soaking and brushing dentures daily with Polident® Microclean Formula will remove tough stains and kill 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria; plus other key microorganisms found on dentures.

Adhesives help even when your dentures fit well. The #1 complaint among denture wearers is food trapped under their dentures. Even well-fitting dentures let in tiny crumbs, seeds and other bits of food that can cause discomfort and irritation.

Create a seal between your dentures and gums with Super Poligrip®. This will help keep out food particles* and make any dentures more comfortable.

TOOTH DECAY Did you know that 215 million hours of work and school are lost each year due to tooth decay?

Teeth need to be cared for like any other part of your body. With simple measures like brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for 2 minutes, this statistic could be dramatically reduced.

Teeth absorb ingredients from your toothpaste every time you brush. Deliver fluoride to provide lasting enamel protection between brushing with Aquafresh® Advanced.

And it’s easy to brush the front and back of teeth, but what about the surface between teeth? Surround the whole tooth with the active fluoride formula of Aquafresh iso-active®. It fights cavities front, back and in-between.

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(*vs. no adhesive)

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MILLION people aren’t getting the right oral care...

IS YOUR FAMILY?

Everyone in your family deserves the right oral care.

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