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Best Finds Gifts for Dad’s special day

Get ready to run the race on July 4

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How CoolSculpting® Works

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Relief from Joint Pain by Dr. Eric Furie

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contents 36 Celebrating Over 40 & Fabulous!

Peachtree 31 Road Race

Contest winners share their secrets to health, happiness and more

Photo by James Reynolds

June 2012

Get ready to run the race on July 4

Top three winners: John Stupka Dr. Debra G. Carlton Missi Wolf

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Photo by Sawyer Photography

How CoolSculpting® Works by Dr. Jerry L. Cooper

Make Wise Food Choices by Chef Lamar Palmer

Relief from Joint Pain by Dr. Eric Furie

In every issue 8 From the Publisher Sherri’s Best List

10 From the Editor

Celebrating Over 40 & Fabulous!

12 Best on the Web

Hot blogs, reviews and more

15 Best Bulletin

The scoop on what’s new around town

16 Best Finds

Gift ideas for Dad

18 Best Events

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20 Best Fun

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Atlanta doctors answer your health questions

24 Best Health

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28 Best Beauty

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Hair Restoration by Dr. Keith Jeffords

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67 Reader Resources

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70 My Journey

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Celebrating Dads! June celebrates Men’s Health Month, and of course, Father’s Day! One of the easiest and best ways to show your dad how much you love you him is to encourage him to get a physical and to keep ﬁt with regular exercise. Sometimes ﬁnding Dad the perfect gift for Father’s Day can be a bit more challenging. This month I enlisted the help of my girlfriends at Carter Barnes hair salon -- a group of whip-smart women who shared their perfect gift ideas for the favorite men in their lives. Thank you Perri, Jackie, Randi and company for your spot-on suggestions. All the best Sherri Adair, Publisher, sadair@bestselfatlanta.com

My Best List for Father’s Day Range Finders - Through laser or GPS technology, this device tells the golfer exactly how far away he is from the hole. Dad will be more than eager to show off his golﬁng skills this Father’s Day. My personal recommendation is the Leupold GX3I, $399.99. PGA Tour Superstore, Duluth, Kennesaw and Roswell, (770) 640-0933, www.shop.pgatoursuperstore.com

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Reviews/Word of Mouth Sevananda Natural Foods Market Sevananda is your one-stop shopping destination for all of your health food needs. The vegan-friendly market offers up a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes at their deli. Try their vegan mac & cheese and seitan stroganoff, two of my favorites. They occasionally have vegan biscuits or cornbread too. —Tony B. on Yelp.com Institut’ DERMed I have been going to Institut’ DERMed for facials and massages for awhile, but I just got my ﬁrst microdermabrasion which was awesome. My skin looks amazing. The atmosphere is really nice and super clean. —Jason P. on Citysearch.com Aesthetic Specialty Center Dr. Yune treats his patients like his close friends. His bedside manner is unlike any doctor I have ever met. He takes his time and wants his patients to be comfortable and understand everything about all aspects of the procedure. Can I rate higher than 5 stars? —Jan from Google Reviews

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The scoop on what’s new around town Artful Celebration This summer, Anne Irwin Fine Art will be celebrating its 25th year as one of the city’s best destinations for regional artists. Enjoy their latest exhibit, “Women In Art,” on June 8, which features works from Carol Bodiford, Charlotte Foust, Lynn Johnson and more. Details: (404) 467-1200, 690 Miami Circle #150, Atlanta, GA, www.anneirwinﬁneart.com

Kid Friendly CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven is not just for adults anymore. Patrons under the age of 21 are welcome to enjoy movies and amenities beginning before 6 p.m. when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy brunch in the lounge and patio areas until 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Details: (404) 333-0740, www.cobbcinebistro.com

Strike A Pose Can’t get enough lululemon athletica? Then head over to their newest location on June 8 and get your ﬁx. This Howell Mill store will feature all of their yogainspired athletic apparel and more. Be sure to stop in and enjoy yoga demos and live artists throughout the day. Return on June 22 for their grand opening party! Details: 1168 Howell Mill Road, www.lululemon.com/georgia/howellmill

Foray into Fiction Giving readers a never-before-seen look at hospital life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s new book, “Monday Mornings,” is a ﬁctional story with real-life accounts of the CNN chief medical correspondent’s experiences. The book sheds some light on the morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings where doctors get together to speak openly about the mistakes they’ve made. $24.99 Details: Your local Barnes & Noble

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Fit For All Where can you enjoy spa treatments, a good workout and a water park with the kids? The new Life Time Athletic gym in Sandy Springs, of course! This three-story, 117,000 square foot ﬁtness facility gives new meaning to the phrase “all-in-one” as this destination offers something for any ﬁtness level. Enjoy two pools, yoga classes, basketball and squash courts, personal training and more. Hungry after your workout? Make sure to stop by the LifeCafe for a bite. Details: (404) 257-0900, 5580 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA

Shake, Rattle & Roll Power Plate is a fitness technology that delivers low vibration to the body for the purpose of stimulating a natural reflex that contracts the muscles 25 to 50 times more per second, using up to 95 percent of muscle fibers. NASA originally studied the Power Plate to help astronauts maintain bone density and reduce muscle atrophy while in space. Today it is available for anyone who wants something new for their 30-minute workout. $25 per class. Details: Power Circuit Training, (404) 550-1260, www.powercircuitfitness.com, www.PowerUp30.com

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Help Dad keep his spring in his swing by treating him to the Golfer Massage at Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta. This unique massage incorporates warmed golf balls and stretching techniques for a therapeutic, full-body treatment. The hotel also offers the Golfer Package which features both a massage and the option to tee-up for a day at Heritage Golf Links. As part of the package, a round of golf (18 holes) is $49, a 50-minute massage is $165. Details: 75 14th Street NE, Atlanta, GA, (404) 881-9898, www.fourseasons.com/atlanta

With prices ranging from $75 to $389, Dad can experience the exhilaration of ﬂying a biplane. All of the aircrafts at Biplane Adventures have been safely restored and are maintained throughout the year. A mini lesson with a pilot is available to anyone interested before taking ﬂight on their own. Flight time is one hour and Dad is free to roam anywhere in Atlanta. Details: 1723 Mcollum Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30144, (770) 364-8746

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Get Up, Stand Up By Neal McSpadden Have you ever wanted to be a surfer with your feet in the water and the wind in your hair? Do you find it difficult to make this dream a reality when you live in a land-locked city like Atlanta? If this sounds familiar, then stand up paddle boarding (SUP) classes from High Country Outfitters might be the perfect fix for you. SUP is taking the country by storm as the new way to have fun on the water and get a great whole body workout at the same time. Paddle boarders use an oar while standing on a large surf board, and the full body workout comes from the paddling. Best of all, you get to be in the water and have fun in the sun. If you want to experience it for yourself, the experts at High Country Outfitters will meet you on a local lake or river and show you the relatively simple steps to get you started paddle boarding. Once you’ve mastered things dockside, it’s on the board and out in the water. I met Bubba, a nationally ranked SUPer, and another SUP expert, Caroline from High Country at the dock below Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs for my first lesson. Here, they taught me how to SUP in about five minutes. Next it was my turn to take the board out into the water and start SUPing on the Hooch. After paddling out from the dock, I stood up and started paddling. I’ll spare you the suspense: I fell in the water. It turned out that my feet were askew on the board, so I got back on the board and tried again.

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The ﬁrst annual Chattooga River Festival will be held June 22 -24 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the ﬁlm Deliverance, which made the river and region world famous. The festival, which spans Rabun County, GA and Oconee County, SC, will showcase both the movie and the region through a variety of events including a performance from the Ronny Cox Band Show, the Banjo Boogie Adventure Race, white water rafting tours, guided nature hikes, a special screening of the movie and more. The Chattooga River Festival was created to encourage environmental stewardship in conjunction with the responsible recreational use of the Chattooga River watershed.

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Concerts by the Springs: Atlanta Pleasure Band June 3. Concerts are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and are located at Heritage Green on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. (404) 851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org

2012 Virginia-Highland Summerfest June 2-3. Celebrate the beginning of summer with dancing, music, art and food. The festival features works by local artists and activities for the entire family. www.vahi.org/summerfest

Namaste Music Festival June 8. This three-day beneﬁt event will feature 20 local bands, multiple arts and crafts vendors, guest speakers and live dance performers. The festival is held at the Etowah River Campground in Dahlonega from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (706) 864-9035, www.namastemusicfest.com

Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Series June 9. Test your teamwork skills as you race through a three to four mile long military style obstacle course with a buddy in tow. Muddy Buddy offers races for those who run or bike and even a race for younger children. Georgia International Horse Park. www.muddybuddy.com

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Gavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat with Andy Grammer June 13. Enjoy listening to these singer-songwriters at Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25. www.classicchastain.com/event

The Red Stripe Mid Summer Music & Food Festival June 15–16. Held at Candler Park, this festival will include a Food Truck Happy Hour, Artist Market opening and live local music. Featured bands include G. Love & Special Sauce, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Futurebirds and more.

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Skate It or Hang It!? June 16 - September 16. The launch of the Museum of Design Atlanta’s Skate It or Hang It!? The Evolution of Skateboard Art exhibit will feature a skateboard parade, food trucks, and well-known skateboard artists. The Skate It, Hang It or Drink It after party will be held at the W Midtown. (404) 979-6455, www.museumofdesign.org

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7th Annual Duck Derby June 22. 10,000 rubber ducks will be launched into the Little Hooch River at White Water in Marietta and float to the end with top five finishers winning great prizes. It costs $5 to Adopt a Duck, proceeds go to Special Olympics. www.atlantaduckderby.com

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Whether you’re new to Atlanta or you’ve called this city home for decades, chances are you’ve heard about the Peachtree Road Race. The annual event attracts runners and walkers alike, and this year will mark the 43rd year of the Atlanta tradition. With the countdown to the race ofﬁcially on, Atlantans are busy gearing up for this 6.2mile trek down Peachtree Street. In preparation for the big day, we’ve got your complete guide to the best shoes, running gear, training practices and more.

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Preparing for a 10K may sound a bit daunting, especially if it’s your ﬁrst race. But according to Tracey Russell, executive director of the Atlanta Track Club, training doesn’t have to be a chore. She encourages participants of the Peachtree Road Race (or anyone who wants to improve their 10K ﬁnish time) to try the In-Training for Peachtree 10K training program presented by Publix. The 11-week program is designed for novice and intermediate runners to train, and features Saturday group runs based out of 12 Publix locations throughout the metro area.

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Along with In-Training for Peachtree, the Atlanta Track Club produces several other training programs including the Atlanta Marathon Training Program which trains participants for the Atlanta Marathon on October 28, the Atlanta Half Marathon Training which prepares participants for the Atlanta Half Marathon on Thanksgiving Day, and the Women on the Move Training Series, the all-women’s 5K training program that prepares participants for the Atlanta Women’s 5K in March. If you’re looking to join a regular, year-round running group, the Big Peach Running Company (BPRC) has a number of group runs during the week throughout metro Atlanta. And if you want to combine your endurance training with a good cause, be sure to check out Team In Training, Georgia Chapter. In addition to working out with coaches and mentors, participants can add fundraising for cancer to the challenge of training. BEST SELF ATLANTA

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Weekly Mileage: 17 to 22.5 miles “If you don’t really run, pace yourself,” he says. “Gauge your intensity by monitoring your heart rate while running in your peak zone and your lower zone. Start running before the race to ﬁnd out what is a comfortable pace for you and stay within it.”

Intermediate: Weekly Routine: 2 days of rest, 5 days of running Weekly Mileage: 18 to 28 miles “At this point you should be in well enough condition to run the 10K, so now is the time to fine tune it and see where your efficiency is,” he says. “Run a 10K at least four times in the last month. Break it down by mile, and if you’re not at the pace you’d like, use a heart rate monitor to track your heart rate. At what point can you improve your time? Are you lagging off in the third mile? Can you save some energy by going slower in the beginning and speeding up at the end?”

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“This is the time for sprint work,” he says. “The biggest mistake is when people have sprint days without exposing the muscle to a sprint-type environment while they’re already at their peak. A fresh muscle doesn’t mimic race speed. If you want to increase speed at end of run, take a muscle and fatigue it. Run four to ﬁve miles, then do sprint work so it mimics the race.”

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It’s so important for the health of your feet to have the right running shoes. “Feet are as individual as each runner,” says Marsha Riggs, a pedorthist and owner of the Foot Solutions store in Sandy Springs. “An appropriate orthotic or arch support in a properly ﬁtted running shoe can change the mechanics so that a runner is moving in a healthy manner.”

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make your gait more efficient.” (Pronation of the foot refers to how the body distributes weight as it cycles through the gait). According to Dobbins, the three main elements to look for are: • Control in the heel - There cannot be true support if the heel is not controlled • Stability in the midfoot or arch - This needs to be a snug fit around the midfoot • Release in the forefoot - The forefoot should be able to flex and allow your body to be as efficient as possible in the propulsion phase “A properly fitted shoe won’t do the workout for you,” Dobbins says. “What it will do is reduce the chance of injury and discomfort, allowing you to maintain your regimen. It’s hard to get motivated when your feet hurt.”

WORD ON THE STREET For a runner like Kevin Gaston, 44, training is all about building up his endurance. He has run multiple races including two 5Ks, one 10K, the ING half marathon and the Peachtree Road Race. “For a 10K I like to run fast, so I train by running in intervals,” he explains. “I’ll do a number of three mile runs, or intervals of one mile on a running track.” When he’s working out to maintain his stamina, Gaston hits the running track one to two times a week to do intervals of ¼ mile or 100 and 200 meters. “Sometimes I’ll jog ¼ mile, and after every lap, I go to a workout station to do push-ups, pull-ups or abdominal work,” he says. “I call it ‘active recovery’ because it allows you to run at a higher level than you would normally.”

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After 10 combined years of running the Peachtree (six for her and four for him), the Seyfrieds don’t worry too much about preparing for the big day. “It is such a great, well-run race,” Shannon says. “The support from the community is so amazing that little prep is needed for hydration while running – even in Atlanta July heat!” They’ve also made a tradition of going out for a celebratory lunch following the run. “We like to hit the Nook in Midtown post race” Nick says. For veteran runner, Bill Payne, 63, this year’s race will be a bit diﬀerent from years past. After 32 years of running Peachtree, he’ll be one of the 150,000 observers lining the streets to support the participants. “I just had surgery for my torn meniscus,” he says. “I ran my ﬁrst Peachtree Road Race in 1979 after a friend asked me to do it with him. I really did hope to run this year because I was going to run with my 10-year-old grandson.” Payne’s running career is certainly one to be proud of. In fact, he’s run 12 marathons, countless 10Ks, and at age 58, he did an Olympic distance

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triathlon. “I ran the ﬁrst marathon so that I could run faster 10Ks in the spring,” he says. “I was trying to break 40 minutes— and did—but it took three years. The trick was to do speed training three times a week.”

MORE RACE DAY TIPS FROM THE PROS Get Acclimated “Because the race is in July, you’ve probably been training in more moderate temperatures, so you need to acclimatize your body to the temperature at which you’ll be running,” Cole says. “Go out during the hotter part of the day and be active, whether it’s working in the yard or playing with your kids. Expose yourself to heat and work your way up to training in that environment.”

Know the Life of Your Running Shoe “Never try new shoes on the day of a race, and always train in shoes you plan to race in,” Dobbins says. “Get a new pair of racing shoes one month out and run in them for at least two weeks to develop adequate comfort for a race. Three to six months is the life of a running shoe.”

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate “Drink about one pint of water one to two hours before a race, and take a sports beverage along with you,” Cole says. “Gatorade or anything with 20 percent carbohydrates will get you where you need to be. This prevents the depletion of electrolytes and keeps glycogen in the blood high. This is the main source of energy for localized muscle.”

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• In 1978, the race ﬁnish was moved to Piedmont Park in front of the Bath House to accommodate the 6,500+ runners. • The Shepherd Center’s Wheelchair Division was added in 1982. • Due to the drought in 2008, the race could not ﬁnish in Piedmont Park and was moved to Juniper Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue.

• The ﬁrst AJC Peachtree Jr. was held in 1987. • Approximately 3,400 volunteers are needed to work the race. • Water is provided to runners at each mile, and approximately 500,000 cups and 120,000 gallons of water are used during the race. • It is estimated that the Peachtree Road Race costs over $1,000,000, if in-kind contributions are included. • Since 2004, satellite Peachtree Races have been held for U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. The Atlanta Track Club sends race supplies, including T-shirts, to the runners. • The men’s course record is 27:04 minutes, which was set by Joseph Kimani in 1996.

• In 2011, the race cap increased to 60,000 and an online lottery system was implemented for registration.

• Lornah Kiplagat is the women’s record holder with her run of 30:32 from 2002.

• In addition to the 60,000 participants, approximately 150,000 observers line both sides of the course to cheer and support the runners.

• The coolest starting temperature on race day was 62 degrees in 1986 and 1989. The warmest temp was 80 degrees in 1970, ’73, ’77, ‘80, ’83 and ’91.

Monitor Your Heart Rate “I recommend a Polar heart rate monitor,” Cole says. “If you’re coming to your peak heart rate too early, then you know to slow down so your performance doesn’t decrease.”

OUR TOP PICKS FOR RUNNING GEAR • Shoes: Our trainers and Peachtree Road Racers’ top picks for running shoes are Asics: www.asicsamerica.com, and New Balance: www.newbalance.com. Asics: the ASICS Gel-Cirrus 33, New Balance: the WR993 running shoe • Heart Rate Monitor: Certiﬁed Personal Trainer Calvin Cole swears by the Polar heart rate monitor. www.polarﬁ.en • Camera: Olympus Tough Series digital cameras are lightweight, portable, and built for extreme conditions, so they’re perfect for capturing your favorite race day moments. www.olympuscamera.com

Check out the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo on July 2 – 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center for numerous ﬁtness vendors, exhibitors and more. www.peachtreeroadrace.org/expo Editorial Resources Atlanta Track Club, www.atlantatrackclub.org Big Peach Running Company, www.bigpeachrunningco.com Concourse Athletic Club, www.concourseclub.com Foot Solutions, www.stores.footsolutions.com/sandysprings New Balance, www.shopnewbalance.com Peachtree Road Race, www.peachtreeroadrace.org Team In Training, Georgia Chapter, www.teamintraining.org/ga

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DR. DEBRA G. CARLTON – WINNER Bio: Dr. Carlton is a physician of internal medicine and associate medical director of primary care and informatics with Kaiser Permanente of Georgia. Her mission is to make health and fitness an integral part of her life and help others do the same. She is married to William Craven, an orthopedic surgeon and former NFL player. They have three daughters; Mariah, Morgan and Meredith. How has life changed since turning 40? My three daughters have grown up and are successfully on their own. Each time our daughters have reached a milestone, my husband and I have reflected on what it took to get there. We always came back to involved parents, extended family, friends and community. Our children benefited from their relationships with grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters and our friends. I can’t overstate the importance of making sure your children have concerned, supportive people in their lives. Also, I have become a better communicator, more open and straightforward. My husband and I have been married 33 years and I attribute a great part of our success to open communication, which I had to learn. Open communication makes the truth available to you at all times. I am more intentional about my health and well-being because I have had a lifelong struggle with my weight. My road to weight control began with a program at Kaiser Permanente called 10,000 Steps. Our goal was for every employee to walk 10,000 steps a day. The accountability of tracking and reporting my daily steps jumpstarted my path to consistent physical activity, and it continues to this day. Since then, I have run three Peachtree Road Races and finished one triathlon. Currently I work out about four days per week. My activities include step, Pilates, boot camp, dance and weight training. I also bike and run. I have become a huge proponent of including weights as part of my exercise routine. I have found that activity is a key to keeping those extra pounds away. I embrace the fact that others can benefit from my experience and knowledge and that I can benefit from theirs. At my age (well past 40), I have lots of experiences I can share and I still have a lot to learn. I have come to understand how important it is to let people know what I’m doing and when I need help. I also understand that others do not always ask for help, and offering it up when I see the need is important. Help can come in many different ways – a listening ear, an objective viewpoint, a show of love and support. What is your favorite vacation getaway? About four years ago, one of our daughters taught English as a second language in Jakarta, Indonesia. My husband and I planned a trip to Indonesia and Thailand to visit and travel with her as her assignment was ending. We traveled to Jakarta, Bali and Jogjakarta in Indonesia as well as Bangkok and Chang Mai in Thailand. It was an incredible trip in many respects. The culture, art and architecture were amazing. And the people were great! Whenever we have traveled outside the U.S., we have said, “We are all more alike than we are different.” People all over the world want the same basic things: love, hope, security, education, food and financial stability. My hope is that more of us, through exposure to other cultures, can appreciate the similarities as well as embrace the differences of others. What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? Thrive by being intentional about treating yourself well. • If you are overweight – lose weight. Your life depends on it. • Eat nutritiously. If you need guidance, the USDA has a great website, www.choosemyplate.gov. www.bestselfconnect.com

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• Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week and put it on your calendar. Find something you enjoy and stick with it. • Get enough sleep – seven to nine hours. Sleep deprivation can make weight loss more difficult! • Learn to deal with stress. We all have stress in our lives. We can avoid some stressors, but not all. How we react to stress is what is important. • Enjoy your family and friends. • Read a book. • Learn something new. How do you give back to your community? I am thrilled to be associated with a non-profit organization called Open Hand. I sit on its board as co-president. I have been associated with Open Hand for about two years, but it has been in existence for over 22 years. Both Kaiser Permanente and Open Hand are focused on the importance of preventive healthcare for individuals and for the health of the U.S. as a whole. I also work on various volunteer projects through Kaiser Permanente and provide medical consultations to the homeless population in Atlanta whenever I can. What is your favorite book and/or quote? “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. What fictional character or celeb do you identify with? Instead of favorite fictional character, my favorite historical figure is Harriett Tubman. She is a historical figure whose courage, leadership, caring and faith I greatly admire. How would your friends/family/peers describe you? From Dr. Carlton’s daughters: I would describe my mom as amazing. She is able to juggle many different aspects of life-work, personal health, family, friends and even wedding planning-with grace and calm. She is practical yet passionate, and classy yet down to earth. She has always taught us to do our personal best and accepted our flaws with unconditional love. I love my mom! My mom is tireless, savvy, fierce, dedicated and selfless. She is love. She somehow manages to be both the perfect storm and the calm that comes before it. She is the quiet rainbow that appears after. From Dr. Carlton’s sister: My sister is someone you can trust to be there for you, to deliver on her commitments and her word and to be consistent in how she shows up. Who are the people that help you be your best self? There are so many people who have had a significant impact on my life that it’s impossible to name them all. That led me to ask myself, “Why so many?” The answer is my parents. My mother taught my sister and me respectfulness and humility. My father taught us courage and persistence. Both taught us about setting lofty goals and working hard to achieve them. Their influence made it possible for me to receive the “teaching gifts” that others had to offer. BEST SELF ATLANTA

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How would your friends/family/peers describe you? Charismatic, dedicated, fun and always up for a laugh. How has life changed over the age of 40? I am more focused on keeping a good balance.

What makes you feel fabulous? Being healthy and positive and surrounded by good friends and family.

What is your favorite vacation getaway? Looking out over the Caldera in the town of Oia in Santorini, Greece.

What is your favorite book and/or quote? “You can’t get it wrong, and you’ll never get it done.” —Abraham Hicks

What fictional character or celebrity do you identify with? I would be lying if I didn’t say I aspire to change the “Vision without action is a dream. world the way Oprah has done, one life at a time. Action without vision is simply passing I want to wake up every day and feel like I am the time. Action with vision making a positive change in someone’s life is making a positive by helping them to do something they difference.” couldn’t do on their own. —Joel Barker. What is your favorite vacation How do you give back getaway? to your community? My absolute nirvana is the Through BLUE Cayman Islands on Seven Mile Beach. It is a place I can totally restore MedSpa we have raised myself, body and soul. over $900,000 for What is your favorite book and/or quote? different charities Anything and everything by Louise Hay. If you don’t know her, find her. including the Dallas The world would be a peaceful place if we all could live as she does. Austin Foundation, How do you give back to your community? GCAPP, AID Atlanta, In as many ways as possible! BLAST900 is all about giving back to Childkind, Open the community. We are involved in multiple charities and give our Hand and the American time and services as much as we can. Over the years, I have served Cancer Society. on many boards and participated in several fundraising events. I What is your best piece was fortunate to grow up with parents who were always involved in of advice for our over 40 the community, the importance of which has been instilled in me readers? since a very young age. Don’t take yourself so What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? Live in the moment, follow your heart and trust your intuition. Always be proud of yourself. Make a difference every day. Embrace happiness and be grateful. Don’t have regrets and be the best version of yourself.

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ALYSON HOAG – 4TH PLACE Bio: Alyson Hoag is the founder and CEO of Authentic Beauty, a makeup salon and studio that focuses on empowering women. After a 20-year career as a makeup artist and a nationally recognized brow expert, she decided that she had enough of the destructive practices of the beauty industry. Authentic Beauty was born from the idea that all women are beautiful and that one’s image should be an expression of her authentic self. How would your friends/family/peers describe you? Energetic, passionate, driven, compassionate, inspiring and generous. How has life changed over the age of 40? I have become so much more comfortable with myself. I don’t apologize for who I am or try to tone it down anymore. I know that everything will work out and that it all has a process which I cannot control and as a result I am less anxious. I am more patient with my body, I have less patience for negativity and I am conscious of the clock ticking away now and I want every moment to count. What makes you feel fabulous? Making others feel beautiful, riding my bike, watching my kids be happy, gardening (this is new for me), making a diﬀerence and inspiring others. What is your favorite vacation getaway? Unfortunately I haven’t taken a vacation in nearly ﬁve years! However, I love to surf, so anywhere where there is consistent surf such as southern California or Hawaii I count as my favorite places to be. What is your favorite book and/or quote? “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” —Helen Keller. My favorite book is “The Pilgrimage” by Paulo Coelho and “Something More” by Sarah BanBreathnach. Sarah’s work is what inspired me to create Authentic Beauty.

OVER 40 & FABULOUS! TOP 10 CONTEST WINNERS How do you give back to your community? If I am asked and I can give, I will. Last year I participated in EDIN’s Celebrity Dance Challenge to help raise money for their organization, I was the keynote speaker for SEGO (southestern gynecological oncology) Survivor’s Day and every year Authentic Beauty provides makeup services at Cure’s Quiet Heroes Luncheon for the moms of children with cancer. What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? Get to work on listening to and unfolding your authentic self. It changes all the time. Do not ignore what’s important. Make time for yourself and commit to designing a life you love. That includes your image. Do not allow your visage to become a caricature of the past. Who are the people/professionals that help you be your best self? My staﬀ! Crystal Rock does my makeup and brows, Tatiana Jones does my lashes (which have transformed my life), Pam DeWeese does my color and Lindsey Skyrocker does my hair styling whenever I want to look awesome. I see Dr. Larsen of Buckhead Plastic Surgery for a little lift every now and again, and The Gym of Buckhead where I work out ﬁve days a week.

ANDREA GRIFFIN – 5TH PLACE Bio: Andrea is such a busy lady that her car tag says “buzybee.” She is a wife to Carey, mother to children Kylie and Ben, and district manager for Verizon Wireless. Not only does her work keep her busy but her very active children keep her constantly on the move! She loves being a mother and takes pride in teaching her children all of the wonderful things her mom and dad taught her. The most important thing she hopes to pass on is the golden rule, “treat others the way you want to be treated.” How would your friends/ family/peers describe you? They would probably say I am genuinely energetic, kind, fun-loving, caring, very organized and the most positive person they know. Going through this process of being nominated for the “Over 40 and Fabulous” contest, so many people said so many wonderful things about me, and it is truly humbling. What makes you feel fabulous? I love birthdays and have always enjoyed getting older, but for my 40th birthday I wanted to do something extra special. I sat down about six months before my birthday and wrote out a list of things that made me happy. The first two things were “get a massage” and “get a pedicure.” After that, the list took on a whole new twist as I wrote things like “send a friend flowers,” “write a note to someone and tell them what they mean to you,” “call someone you have not spoken to in more than five years and take them to lunch,” and “sincerely compliment five people today.” The list goes on and on. I had over 75 things on the list that made me happy and they all were about making others feel good about themselves. So for the 40 www.bestselfconnect.com

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days before my birthday, I did one thing off my list every day (sometimes two things), and it was the most fabulous 40 days I have ever had. And in the process, I realized that making others feel good about themselves genuinely makes me happy! What famous person or celebrity do you identify with? Mary Kay Ash was a woman who people never expected to start and run one of the most successful cosmetic companies in the world. But she had a secret that motivated her and that same secret motivates me. She chose the bumblebee as her personal mascot, and so did I. The bumblebee, based on the aerodynamics of its body, should not be able to fly. But the bumblebee flies anyway! You can’t change what people think about you. You can only make up your mind to be a success at whatever you choose. What is your favorite vacation getaway? Probably one of my most memorable vacations was to New York City. My family had a great time exploring the city. One of the things I am personally working to complete is a vacation to all 50 states where I can spend time traveling all over the state and really experience what the state is all about. This is the main thing on my bucket list, and I have 13 states to go. What is your favorite book and/or quote? Growing up, my mom was a wealth of quotes. She had a quote that inspired her on just about everything, and told them to me daily. I think the one that inspires me the most is, “if you think you can, you can, and if you think you can’t, you are right!” Mom did not write this quote, but said it to me all the time. I realized at an early age that being successful starts with your belief that you can do it! What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? When you are over 40, you are old enough to be content with who you have become but not too old to continue to change. Life is about growing and changing, and I am still doing that every day! BEST SELF ATLANTA

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STEPHANIE GREEN-BASS – 6TH PLACE Bio: Eight years ago after losing her first daughter, Bella, and years later having her second daughter, Ava, Stephanie quickly found that being a mom was the hardest job on earth. After a lot of soul searching, she reinvented herself and created a life with all her passions pulled together. From there she created a makeup line, (Plā ), that not only gave her the opportunity to be with her daughter but also to donate back to a foundation she cares so deeply for, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. How would your friends/family/peers describe you? I think most would describe me as someone who finds the best in everything, believes in being the best I can be and loves to (Plā) in makeup! How has your life changed over the age of 40? Turning 40 has given me the confidence to reach my goals and define my purpose in life. What makes you feel fabulous? Once again, (Plā)ing in makeup. I love the way it makes me feel!

DR. ARLENE LESTER – 7TH PLACE Bio: Dr. Lester serves as regional minority health consultant for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this capacity, she facilitates policies and activities targeted at the elimination of health disparities in the southeastern United States. A graduate of the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College and the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, she completed a residency in dental public health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With over 20 years of service in public health, she lives in Atlanta with her son, Jack Allan. How would your friends/family/peers describe you? My friends, family and peers would likely describe me as someone who loves to have a good time, is free spirited, caring, practical and style-savvy. How has life changed over the age of 40? I’ve learned to not sweat the small stuff so much, to accept life’s ups and downs and to respect each day. What makes you feel fabulous? I feel fabulous seeing the maturity and social consciousness of my son, Jack Allan, and because he’s a part of me, believing that I just may have had a little something to do with the young man he’s become! Staying aware of my relationship with the universe, God and people. What fictional character or celebrity do you identify with? Diana Ross. I love her big hair, music, style and longevity of grace. My very good friend, Sedric Lanard, gave me tickets to her concert at the Fox earlier this year. It was my first time seeing her perform live, and I was on my feet the entire time! www.bestselfconnect.com

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What is your favorite vacation getaway? I love staying at the St. Regis in Dana Pointe, California, and then driving up the coast to the beautiful wine country with my hubby. What is your favorite book and/or quote? “Go conﬁdently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” —Thoreau How do you give back to your community? Once again, (Plā)ing in makeup. A portion of all proceeds are donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and other local hospitals where (Plā) Beauty is sold. What is your best piece of advice for our Over 40 readers? When your hopes and dreams are shattered, dream again because the future is yours to create. Who are the people/professionals that help you be your best self? My best self shines when I have the people I love and admire surrounding me. My mom is my constant cheerleader, always picking me up and brushing me oﬀ. My husband gives me the strength and security to get me through the days, and my six-year-old, sweet Ava, inspires me to be the best I can be.

What is your favorite vacation getaway? Believe it or not, my favorite vacation getaway is my home! I travel quite often with my work as the regional minority health consultant for the southeastern United States and really enjoy coming back to my own bed and surroundings. What is your favorite book and/or quote? “There is no limit to desire, but desire’s needs.” —John Gardner How do you give back to your community? I give back to my community through mentoring of emerging public health leaders (with hopes of enabling continuing eﬀorts to address social and economic ills in Atlanta and the southeastern U.S.), through volunteer service to feed and provide healthcare and shelter to poor and vulnerable populations and through participation with community and faith-based and philanthropic entities concerned with the improvement of health and wellbeing. What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? Always remember that there is no place on earth without the Prescence! Who are the people/professionals that help you be your best self? My son (a budding photojournalist), family, our emerging public health leaders, public health colleagues and some really close friends. BEST SELF ATLANTA

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CLEDRA MCCULLERS – 8TH PLACE Bio: As the founder and CEO of PlanBE Coaching, LLC, Cledra uses her chemical engineering background to re-engineer the body and emotions of type A women who find themselves stuck physically, emotionally and spiritually from extra weight. PlanBE was created after her plan for marriage and a family did not happen as she had hoped. How would your friends/family/peers describe you? Cledra’s friends said: If I could only pick one word to describe Cledra, it would be genuine. Her gift is that she can relate and empathize with people. She is an open book and what you see is what you get. There’s no pretentiousness—she is the most determined person I know. How has life changed over the age of 40? The biggest change is that I realize life ends. When the doctors told me that both my baby and I could’ve died, it changed my life forever. For the first time I was faced with a situation that I couldn’t work hard and pray for a different outcome. God had delivered the final verdict. My baby was dead and my marriage was failing, and from that emotional tsunami I learned that 40 brought a second chance to surrender to God’s plan and stop dictating my will and my way. What makes you feel fabulous? Every new day I get, I work out, not only spiritually but physically, and I do gratitude runs where I spend my

KIM SCHOLES – 9TH PLACE Bio: Kim is an HR executive whose professional stints include posts at a leading media company, the defense department, the world’s largest advertising conglomerate and a Fortune 500 telecommunications company. She worked hard to obtain an MBA, a senior professional in HR certification and graduate from the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2009. How would your friends/family/peers describe you? My friends describe me as a quiet, but impactful dynamo. I never meet a stranger, and am loyal to a fault. I especially gravitate toward genuine, highintegrity people. I am privileged to maintain relationships with several groups of close friends from diverse fields. They all keep me upbeat and add levity to a chaotic world. How has life changed over the age of 40? My life over 40 changed in my approach to it. My motto is be feisty and fearless. After all, what do you have to lose? You learn through mistakes anyway. While I try to learn something every day, I hope that I have self-actualized by this point in time. For that reason, I don’t take matters too seriously and have recognized that to love and be loved is the only thing that matters in life. What makes you feel fabulous? I feel fabulous when I hike and run along my favorite river paths, gather with my gal pals each month for brunch at a different restaurant in town, read on a porch beside a raging mountain creek, listen or dance to music or travel anywhere. What fictional character or celebrity do you identify with? Jane Austen’s Elizabeth Bennet from “Pride and Prejudice.” What is your favorite vacation getaway? Besides a long weekend at the Inn at Smithgall Woods, a week or three on a cruise on the high seas also has the ability to make my heart sing.

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workout time giving thanks. I also use the morning to invite possibility into the lives of all of my Facebook friends by posting a charge and challenge to live on purpose every day. What fictional character or celebrity do you identify with? I love Wonder Woman. I identify with the power, strength and being the only superwoman hero standing sometimes. That character continues to be the one I relate to today when I feel like I have to step up and be the one to make the changes I want to make in my life and the lives of others. What is your favorite vacation getaway? I love Hawaii or any place with beautiful water and beaches. What is your favorite book and/or quote? My favorite quote is Romans 8:28. “For we know that all things work together for the good of those called according to His purpose.” That served as my anchor when things in my life just didn’t make sense. How do you give back to your community? I sign up for 5K and 10K races for different charities and I waive my PlanBE coaching class fee at least once a month to serve those who cannot afford a coach. What is your best piece of advice for over 40 readers? Be slow to label a situation as bad in your life. You don’t know enough to put that kind of final definition on it, so be open to the possibilities that can come from devastation, heartbreak and destruction. Who are the people that help you be your best self? My parents inspire me to be my best self. My mother is my spiritual anchor and my father is my example of being a warrior no matter what. I feel so grateful to be able to call them my parents. What is your favorite book and/or quote? “The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S’s: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy and Serenity.” —Emily Post How do you give back to your community? I’ve been a vigorous volunteer for many organizations such as the Junior League of Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, the Atlanta Symphony Associates, University of Tennessee Atlanta Alumni Chapter, the Georgia CourtAppointed Special Advocates (CASA), Pink Ribbons Atlanta, and my sorority alumnae chapter, Delta Delta Delta. What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? Reinvent yourself every year. If tenured associations with people, places or things bring you down, lose them. The short-term pain of loss will be erased by the long-term gains in peace of mind. Every moment counts, so why not experience joie de vivre at all times. Most days you might spy me singing at the top of my lungs in my rag-top convertible on I-285! Who are the people/professionals that help you be your best self? The people who help me be my best self are my staff, friends and family. As for the latter, we are very close. We had to lean on each other a lot when I was growing up, relocating every other year or so as a military family. My entire immediate and extended family taught me a lot about character, leadership, public service and the importance of relationships, all combined with a dash of humor. If you can’t laugh, you perish. BEST SELF ATLANTA

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CYNTHIA RICHARDS – 10TH PLACE Bio: Cynthia’s passion is the perfect bra fit. Her dream is to design and have her own bra line for all women up to a 50N. A true Georgia peach, Cynthia has been in the bra business since she was 18, working for Intimacy of Atlanta. Next she moved to London where she interned with Rigby & Peller and studied lingerie design at the American College for Applied Arts London. Today she is co-owner of LiviRae Lingerie, which has been in business since 2006, and a mother of two fabulous kids. Without the support of family and her best friend and business partner, Molly Hopkins, none of this would have been possible. How would your friends/family/ peers describe you? Coo Coo for Coco Puffs! How has life changed over the age of 40? I feel my life is at an all time high! I do not feel 40. I visualize myself as 25. I take care of myself and always say, “I refuse to grow old gracefully. I am fighting it every step of the way!” What makes you feel fabulous? Helping people that society has overlooked and forgotten. I have a very tender heart for the elderly and children. What fictional character or celebrity do you identify with? I like to think of myself as Patsy from Absolutely Fabulous. Yes, I have a sense of humor! What is your favorite vacation getaway? If I could get away, I would go to Bermuda! With my luck I would be lost forever in the Bermuda Triangle! What is your favorite book and/or quote? “You are only as old as you act and feel.” I am young at heart. How do you give back to your community? I give back to the community through donation and service through LiviRae. I also have my ReSikeKilled line, Good Willed and Skilled, which takes items I purchase from Goodwill and updates them into custom pieces that I sell. What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? Do not tan in tanning beds and always have your bras fitted properly. A properly fitted bra will prevent hard spots in the breast and make you look taller and thinner in your clothes. Who are the people/professionals that help you be your best self? My two kids, Chase and Rainey, who put up with all my crazy antics. My fabulous boyfriend, Drew, who supports and believes in me. And last but not least, Molly, a.k.a. “Molly Theresa,” my best friend and business partner who believes in my abilities more than I do myself. www.bestselfconnect.com

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How would your friends/family/peers describe you? My friends would describe me as goofy and funloving, but a great listener and compassionate friend. My family would describe me as dependable and loyal. I believe my peers would label me a self-starter, passionate about whatever I do and a risk-taker. How has life changed over the age of 40? After turning 40, I have a much better idea of the path I want my life to take and I have more conﬁdence in my decisions. I have plans, I look forward to completing goals and I feel great about the accomplishments I’ve made in my life thus far. By no means do I have all the answers, but I’ve got a lot more than I used to have!

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What makes you feel fabulous? When I am able to help someone else grow. I watch a lot of women come into Atlanta Rollergirls or Atlanta Derby Brats and I love seeing them blossom and become the best they can be. Helping women find their stride, gain confidence and accomplish their goals is the most fabulous thing I’ve ever done and I am so thankful to be able to do so. What is your favorite vacation getaway? My favorite vacations were always spent with the Rollergirls! I played on and coached our all-star team, the Dirty South Derby Girls, for six years and traveled all over the country with the team. I’ve had so many amazing experiences with those ladies. We experienced victory and defeat, but we went in and left as a team and there’s no better feeling than that. The trips where my husband traveled with us were doubly great! How do you give back to your community? I have helped to create and continue to work to promote the sport of roller derby throughout the Atlanta area. This sport provides not only fun and fitness, but also provides women with a group they are a part of regardless of shape, size, religion or ethnicity. When you join Atlanta Rollergirls, you join a family that will offer you support regardless of life’s ups and downs. I am also so proud to have started the Atlanta Derby Brats. Through roller derby, we are building confidence and leadership skills in the future women of Atlanta. I have been so lucky to have met and worked with some amazing young women. They make me so proud with their drive to learn, their ability to work together and their acceptance of one another. What is your best piece of advice for our over 40 readers? Age ain’t nothin’ but a number! When you get older some doors may close but so many others open. Don’t look at getting older as the end of everything. It’s just a new beginning to a different set of exciting adventures. Who are the people/professionals that help you be your best self? My mother and my grandmother have always helped me be my best self. My mother provided me with so many opportunities without which I would not be the woman I am today. She made life choices that were very difficult for her but she did them to provide me with the best start to life and to guide me toward becoming my best self. I’m so grateful to her for that. From my grandmother I learned patience, kindness and empathy towards my fellow humans.

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For starters, what do you think constitutes a healthy diet? Well balanced meals and portion control. Both of which are top priorities at GMM. It is important to control meal size and the makeup of the calories– You can easily do this by ﬁlling up at least one-half of a nine inch plate with plant-based foods, like beans, fruits and vegetables.

What about chocolate chip cookies? You’re going to say that I need to eliminate those from my “healthy diet,” aren’t you? Giving up guilty pleasures leads to bingeing. Go ahead and eat your favorite treat once each week – just limit it to one or two cookies At GMM, we can satisfy your occasional sweet tooth craving with homemade dishes. l like our raspberry pancakes with dark chocolate ganache or whole grain breakfast breads. The key is to incorporate this into the balanced nutrition for the day!

That sounds too good to be true. How exactly do you balance the nutrition of each day’s meals and still make them taste so good? At GMM, we always look for ways to substitute healthy alternatives for ingredients in all of our recipes. For example, in our frittatas we substitute 2% milk for heavy cream and add some part-skim mozzarella cheese for extra creaminess. To keep sodium levels as low as possible, we use other ﬂavorings like fresh herbs and spices instead of salt. To sweeten foods, we use less processed sugars like honey, which also provides antioxidants.

OK, what new and interesting things can we look forward to on the GMM menu? Some of the newer featured items in the Spring/Summer 2012 meals include greens like kale, Chinese broccoli and Swiss chard, which add that extra pizzazz to some of our dishes. We’ve also added a new hand-cut Chicken Gyro marinated in house with a homemade Tzatziki Sauce.

Wait - are there also health beneﬁts to food prepared in-house? Absolutely! Preparing our own meals allows us to have a fresher product without extra preservatives or cheap ﬂavor enhancers and gives us control over fat and sodium levels in our meals.

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Is there a difference between joint pain and arthritis, or are the two interchangeable? Joint pain is a symptom of arthritis. Stiffness and swelling at the end of the day are also symptoms of arthritis.

At what age does joint pain typically occur? Joint pain can occur at any age. If it is not related to a traumatic event and lasts for more than 10 days, it is best to visit your orthopaedist for an evaluation.

How do you diagnose arthritis? Arthritis is a diagnosis made by evaluating the patient’s complaints, examining the joint and then taking x-rays. Osteophytes (spurs), a decreased joint space, cysts and sclerosis (thickening) of the bone are all radiologic signs of osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthropathies can be diagnosed based on blood work. Crystalline arthropathies such as gout sometimes require placing a needle in the joint to remove fluid (aspiration) and then evaluate that fluid under a microscope.

What are the best non-surgical treatments for joint pain? Treatment of joint pain varies depending upon the etiology. Frequently, a short course of rest, icing and anti-inﬂammatory medication is all that is necessary to resolve the episode.

Can diet and exercise affect this? No speciﬁc diet has been shown to affect joint pain, but there is some support for changing one’s diet in order to see if there is an effect. Exercise is usually aimed at maintaining or improving range of motion of the affected joint. Over-exercising can aggravate joint pain and arthritis.

When is joint replacement urgery necessary? Joint replacement surgery is a last resort for joint pain. When medication, bracing, exercise and joint injections fail, the best method of treatment is to remove the worn out joint and replace it with metal, ceramic and polyethylene. Hips, knees and shoulders have been replaced for over 40 years with great success, bringing millions of people relief from the pain, allowing them to return to active lifestyles.

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Since 1993, the tournament has raised more than $550,000 for patient family support programs within the Aﬂac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. RiverPines Golf, 4775 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta. Times Vary. www.choa.org

June 5 The Drake House began as a grassroots effort by participants in a leadership class through the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, this nonprofit grew and continues to give aid and support to homeless mothers and their children.www.thedrakehouse.org What has your volunteer experience been like so far? I have learned a lot. I have experienced some wonderful times with families, and I have also experienced some difficult times. I feel I am a better person for having done this. Also, I have been put outside of my normal comfort zone which has been a good challenge for me. Working weekly in the office has shown me how much the staff at The Drake House really cares about the families’ well-being. What is your most memorable experience from volunteering? Moving the very first family into their own fully furnished apartment and seeing the excitement on the daughter’s face was my most memorable experience. Also, hearing the graduate moms tell their success stories at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is a highlight. How can others get involved? We welcome individual volunteers and service groups. Individuals can sign up for an orientation and then volunteer with TDH on a regular basis, or they can contact Lynn Canty at lcanty@thedrakehouse.org and schedule a day to come in this summer. Are there any upcoming events at The Drake House that people could get involved in? Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ will be held on August 26 at the Historic Roswell Square. We need people to volunteer the day of the event. We can always use weed killer, and our dream donation would be a new lawn mower and blower!

Dinner & A Cause Cards Starting June 1, diners can enjoy a wonderful meal while also supporting a great cause. The local nonprofit organization Children of Conservation is offering the Dinner & A Cause Cards for the entire month of June. This special card gives Atlanta residents a 20 percent discount to over 85 local restaurants. Proceeds will go to benefit the non-profit’s goal of providing an otherwise unavailable education to children of wildlife sanctuary workers in Africa. The cards cost $25 each and can be purchased on their website. For more information visit www.childrenofconservation.org or call (404) 840-4139.

ATLANTA GO RED LUNCHEON

Go Red for Women is a national campaign to increase women’s awareness of heart disease. American Heart Association. St. Regis Hotel, 88 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 10 am. www.heart.org

June 9

LOST OASIS 2012

A celebration of Fernbank Museum’s 20th Anniversary featuring a Roaring ‘20s Party to help raise funds for Fernbank children’s education. Fernbank Museum. (404) 929-6404. 7 pm. www.fernbankmuseum.org

TAKE STEPS FOR CROHN’S & COLITIS WALK

Participants raise funds and awareness throughout the year and come together to celebrate the steps that have been taken toward a cure. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. GWCC International Plaza, 285 International Blvd., Atlanta. 4 pm. www.ccfa.org

June 15

THE FIRST ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Hosted by For The Love of a Horse, a non-proﬁt dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of equines with critical-care needs. Registration, practice range and breakfast begin at 8:30 am, with a 10 am shotgun start and 4 pm awards banquet. Cost is $100 per golfer or $350 for a foursome. The tournament will take place at The Trophy Club of Atlanta, (770) 343-9700, www.tcatlanta.americangolf.com

June 16

DASH4DAD ATLANTA

The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge and will feature a 5K run and a 1 mile walk, prizes, runner goodies and more. Great Prostate Cancer Challenge. 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Sandy Springs. 8 am. www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/atlanta

June 20

COTTAGE FOR THE KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Proceeds from the tournament go to The Home Depot Marcus Hospitality Cottage. The cottage is for children and their families who need a place to stay while traveling to Atlanta for treatment at Marcus Autism Center or local hospitals. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Heritage Golf Links, 4445 Britt Road, Tucker. 10 am. www.choa.org

June 23

2ND ANNUAL ROCK-N-RIDE

This event beneﬁts the Grady Health Foundation and the Gold Shield Foundation. The motorcycle ride begins at Killer Creek Harley-Davidson and ﬁnishes outside the Hard Rock Café, where a music festival follows. The Grady Health Foundation. Hard Rock Café, 215 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta.11 am. www.gradyhealthfoundation.org

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my journey picked on in the early years, it just means you have something epic in line for your future. What better way to share those stories than through talking about our scars of all types? As a transplant patient yourself, what made you decide to become a speaker and mentor to other transplant patients? In 1993, being a liver transplant recipient was very rare, and to add to it, I was a teenager and didn’t really have someone I could reach out to who could relate. So when given the opportunity, I wanted to share what had been self-taught with others who were facing their own challenges and inspire them to reach for greatness. Georgia Transplant Foundation started their Mentorship Program along with so many other programs and I just had to be a part of it.

Transplant mentor and trailblazer Since going through a liver transplant in 1993 due to undiagnosed hemorrhaging tumors, Amy Tippins has dedicated her time and efforts to helping other transplant patients. Tippins is an Atlanta native and the founder and CEO of RockScar Love Designs, a clothing company that focuses on helping people with physical and emotional scars. In partnership with Live Wright Society, RockScar Love Designs launched the “Scars R Sexy” campaign in March in an effort to give people a platform to tell their stories. What makes the “Scars R Sexy” campaign unique? There is zero prejudice. Scars are being celebrated for the beauty that they are in this campaign, and for the beauty that we all have inside us and out. We are providing a place of safety for people to share their most difficult moments in order to find their own healing and to help others heal. What was the inspiration behind creating RockScar Love Designs? My transplant and my childhood experience growing up were the main catalysts for RockScar Love. For starters, I have a really hard time seeing people use their life’s circumstances as an excuse. Experiences are given to you in order to teach you how to do something. It’s about how to achieve greatness, not why you can’t. The second reason is that I experienced a tremendous amount of bullying from students, coaches and adults growing up because I was “different” in their eyes due to my sickness. I wanted young people to see that through heartache can come something absolutely beautiful and amazing—life! Being made new! Empowerment! If you are 70

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What inspires you in your daily life? God, my niece and nephew, the emails I get from people telling me how “Scars R Sexy” gave them a voice and helped heal something inside of them. What do you do to stay healthy and active? I love spin classes, weights, yoga and my dog. I try to eat healthy, I meditate and pray, and I love music! I also have to stay close to the positive people in my life and admit when I can’t do it all myself. What is the best piece of advice you’ve received? Two phrases that were not as much advice, but words of encouragement that have helped to make me the person I am today and shape what I do: “You are worthy” and “To tell someone that you believe in them is to have faith in all that they do. Have faith in them as people. I believe in you.” Both statements were made to me by the same person. Both have forever changed me because they reminded me that I am worthy, but that it is my responsibility to make something of that, and if I don’t, then that is my failure as a contributing member of society. Who are the people and/or professionals in your life that help you be your best self? My doctor, Andrei Stieber, my sister, my niece and nephew and an amazing group of friends.

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What has been the most interesting thing you’ve discovered about yourself when you went through the process of having a transplant? When I thought I had nothing left in me to give or keep going forward, I had to remind myself to dig deep inside and find that extra push. Going through the process was the hardest thing in my life. The physical side is unreal. What your body goes through is something not many people even think about, but that is not even the hard part. Your mind is what changes. You deal with “survivor’s guilt” in some form or another. Some days it just seems easier to stay in bed with the thought always lingering in the back of your mind that there could be a day that your organ will go on strike again. I don’t let any of that affect me, and I do not know how I do it some days, to be honest. Now, I’m not saying I don’t have rough days, because I certainly do! I just have learned how to control how it affects my life. I have also discovered that the more I am able to give back, the more vulnerable I have to choose to be with my feelings, and that is not always an easy thing to allow to happen.

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