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How to make your resolutions last It’s a new year, so learn some new tricks to keep your goals in check.
Your best interest at heart Check out what three featured local businesses have to offer you.
How to experience the excitement Discover ways to really relish in the joy of becoming engaged.
Editor’s note Congratulations, you’re engaged! This is such a very special time – from the moment he slipped the ring on your finger to the big day! It can also be a very stressful time when planning all the details. Check out this month’s cover feature on how to really relish in the joy of being engaged. Also check out the special center spread on three area businesses that have your best interest at heart. In times of economic hardship, it’s important to support your local businesses. After all, it stimulates your local economy, and local businesses really seem to be able to provide the goods and services you need like no other.
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Dr. Kitzmiller has a New Year’s solution for snoring, sleep apnea
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or many of us, Jan. 1 signals the date for an annual ritual … making New Year’s Resolutions! We want to lose weight, have better relationships, and feel better. Did you know that by treating your snoring and obstructive sleep apnea that issues like weight loss, daytime energy, and sleeping in the same room again can become a reality? An estimated 40 million Americans snore and nearly 20 million have sleep apnea, a condition where the airway collapses during sleep, causing the person to stop breathing and awaken multiple times every hour with a gasp. Sleep apnea is a life-threatening sleep disorder that left undiagnosed and untreated can shorten your lifespan up to 18 years! Treatment options include CPAP machines, surgery, and oral appliances. While CPAP is the gold standard of sleep apnea treatment, many people can’t tolerate the masks and hoses. An oral appliance is an FDA approved CPAP alternative that fits over your teeth and holds the lower jaw forward, keeping Not sure if you your airway from have sleep apnea? collapsTake a quick quiz at ing. www.cincisleep.com Every to see if you day, are at risk. patients experience the benefits of Dr. Kitzmiller’s oral appliance therapy and rave about how it has changed their life. “Since getting an oral appliance with Dr. Kitzmiller I’ve been feeling awe-
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some! It has significantly affected my quality of life. I’ve passed on the word about this treatment to my patients to help them take the right step to get their sleep apnea treated. You all are excellent!” said M. Jones, nurse practitioner Want to see what a difference oral appliance therapy can be to treat your snoring or sleep apnea? Give Dr. Kitzmiller a call at 248-8848 to schedule your complimentary consultation. Dr. Kitzmiller and his team can coordinate your entire care process, including scheduling your diagnostic sleep study, treatment visits, insurance and follow-up. Just go to www.cincisleep.com to learn more!
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as a registered nurse made a difference in your life? Honor that caregiver at the 18th annual Florence Nightingale Awards for Nursing, Wednesday, April 21, at the Hyatt Regency, Cincinnati. All nominees will be honored. Six winners will receive $1,000 awards and 10 finalists, $400 awards. The Florence Nightingale awards, established in 1992, recognize individuals in the nursing profession for excellence in the delivery of direct patient
care. Each year the board of advisors calls upon the Greater Cincinnati community to nominate individual nurses who exemplify the spirit of caring embodied by Florence Nightingale. The gala awards dinner is sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. For more details check the College of Nursing Web site, www.nursing.uc.edu, or call 558-5311. The deadline for nominations is March 5.
Dr. asks: Are you fit to live?
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re you fit to live? This is a question Pamela Peeke, M.D., asks in her book, “Fit to Live.” It is an intriguing question. She speaks to what she calls the 5 Ms … mental health, nutritional health (mouth), physical health (muscle), monetary health (a common source of stress), and macrocosm (toxic environments/peo-
ple). Personal Wellness Coach Laureen NiehausBeckner with Shake Shack Nutrition wants to know, “Are you fit to live?” If you are overweight and not physically active, she has a great opportunity for you. Shake Shack Nutrition is offering Biggest Loser Competitions starting in January that include both the nutritional component
(mouth) and a companion exercise class (muscle). Laureen is even looking to train personal wellness coaches (money) to assist with weight loss challenges. According to her, now is the time to change what you are putting in you mouth, get your body moving and consider a new career track! If not now, when? Call 574-7200 for details.
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How to make your New Year’s resolution last
the lives we’re already living. Resolutions for weight loss and those for eating better can easily go hand in hand. One key to a positive, effective plan for carrying out these resolutions is to not view food as the enemy – or, at least, not all food. As a first step, start taking a good, hard look at the ingredient list on foods that you buy. You should also be honest with yourself about your eating habits. If you’re a habitual snacker in the mid-
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afternoon, own up to it. Next, armed with that knowledge, shop smart and stock better-for-you options for your snacks. Many people starting out on new eating regimens buy products that sound “healthy,” but don’t satisfy cravings and can lead to too much snacking. Look for products that you know you like, but find versions that incorporate natural ingredients or Resolution see page 6
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ailed New Year’s resolutions are a dime a dozen. That promise to go to the gym every day dwindles to three days a week, then two days a week, before falling into “whenever I can make it” territory. Diet and weight loss resolutions are among the most common, year after year, which says a lot about what kind of results people are getting from the promises they make to themselves. The problem with so many resolutions is that they’re simply too strenuous, too unforgiving and just plain unrealistic. We don’t become superhuman masters of willpower with the turning of the year, nor do our busy schedules change. The best, most effective resolutions, especially for weight loss, are the ones that fit in with
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keen now as it was then.” “Providing care is wonderful but speaking to my patients, learning about them and developing relationships with them is what makes me come to work every day.” Visit Dr. BullerSchussler and her staff at www. schusslerdentistry.com, or call 653-0525 to set up your appointment.
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n times of econmic hardship it’s important to support your local businesses. After all, it stimulates your local economy and local businesses just seem to be able to provide the goods and services you need like no other place.
Jason Roeder, owner of A Total Tan, has the goal of “providing the best tanning service on the West side. “We’ll stop at nothing until that is done,” he promised. “We have the highest quality tanning service at the lowest price.” A Total Tan, with locations on Delhi Pike, Glenway and Harrison avenues, began its service in February of 2000. All types of tanning levels are available and all packages are all access. You can buy one package and get in any bed they have. Best of all there’s no contracts - setting them a part from the competition. “We strive to provide the cleanest envioronment, friendliest staff, and latest equipment and we never take appointments,” said Roeder. “And we have unbeatable prices. Roeder said that a tanning session is a “short escape” where customers can come in, relax and get away from it all. “Everyone feels better when they have some color, and this is a good place to come for that,” Roeder said. During the month of February to celebrate their anniversary they will be offer $1.50 tanning special
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on all stand-up units, regular beda and regular beds with face tanners. Ultimate beds will be half price. For more information call 336-3162.
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Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler provides a family-friendly envioronment at her dental practice.
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Dr. Timffay Buller-Schussler wants you to feel comfortable when you come into her dental practice for a visit. “You must make a patient feel comfortable and at ease with you and with your treatment or they will never trust you and never relax,” says Buller-Schussler. “We have designed our office to be gentle and inviting, and this is what we want people to take away with them – the feeling of being comfortable while here, like going to a family gathering, or visit-
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Cedar Village, a retirement community, located in Mason, has a strong commitment to the sense of family. “We feel there’s a high level of energy and strong sense of commitment to the residents here,” Cedar Village CEO Carol Silver-Elliot said. “Nothing replicates the experience of walking down the hall and having a resident kiss you on the cheek and say, ‘You are my family.’” Cedar Village, in A Total Tan strives to provide the cleanest envioronment, friendlies staff, and latest equipment. addition to living options, offers innovapreviously bad experiences and if I can ing with some friends.” tive services. They have full time pasprovide that patient with a better expeDr. Buller-Schussler and her staff toral care, including both Reform and schedule 80 minutes for new patients rience and make the comfortable Orthodox Rabbis. There’s a large and so they can take their time and get to enough to trust me and come back, active programming department and then I have succeeded and that sense of activities are specifically designed to know them, listen to their concerns success makes me feel very good,” she and try to come up with a plan to meet varying needs. There’s also a sucexplained. help them that is best for them. cessful rehabilitation program with a Dr. Buller-Schussler has known she’s “We don't rush them in and out,” great staff that have seen great outcomes wanted to go into dentistry since she she said. “Personally, I talk to all of for residents. was 9 years old. my patients, explain all procedures “Our mission is to enrich the quality “As a young child I had to have some very thoroughly and just try to make of life and make aging a good experithem feel at ease. I also have nitrous substantial dental treatment performed. ence,” Silver-Elliot said. “Life begins a oxide (laughing gas) available if they As we had very little money, my mother Cedar Village – no matter what age or took me to IU School of Dentistry for are nervous and this helps them life stage, you’re able to grow and learn care by the students and residents there,” here.” relax.” When Dr. Buller-Schussler creates a she explained. “I saw what they were For more information visit doing, watched closely and became good relationship with a fearful www.cedarvillage.com. instantly interested. That is when I patient it makes her feel as though decided that I wanted to be a dentist. I she has “truly” done her job. never waivered and my interest is as “Fearful patients have often had
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echnology is changing the way people hear with hearing aids in ways we never imagined possible, and design is changing the way people look in hearing aids in ways we’ve only dreamed of. Come to our special event, Jan. 27-30 to find out how new technology can help you stay connected with the people and things that matter most to you – and try on a hearing device that’s so sleek you’ll actually want to wear it! The new Dual from Oticon is the ultimate combination of science and style.
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You’ll be able to hear conversations and locate sounds in noise, watch TV at the same volume as the rest of the family, and carry on a phone conversation with ease, all while sporting an almost-invisible hearing device. Dual hearing devices are also fully compatible with ConnectLine, a range of plug-and-play Bluetooth accessories that can turn your devices into the world’s smallest wireless headset. With ConnectLine, your Duals can wirelessly connect to your cell phone, landline phone, MP3 player, TV, and just about any device with an
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Cincinnati Police FCU celebrates 75th anniversary
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hroughout 2010, the Cincinnati Police Federal Credit Union will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. The credit union was started in 1935, during the Great Depression. At that time, police officers had to buy their own service revolvers which cost $25
while the annual starting salary of a police officer was just $125. Needless to say, many officers needed loans to purchase their revolvers. But during the financial crisis caused by the depression, many banks FCU see page 7
Resolution from page 5 offer lower fat options. For example, if you crave potato chips, Cape Cod Potato Chips are a good option. The ingredient list on their 40 percent reduced fat kettle-cooked chips is refreshingly simple: potatoes, canola oil and salt. What’s even better is that they don’t add chemicals to reduce the fat content - they simply flash-bake the freshly-cut potatoes. When those hunger pangs come around, take a no-nonsense approach with yourself. Limit your intake by putting what you’re eating in a small bowl, which automatically helps you stop eating, or look at the nutritional label and stick to the serving size listed on the product. And eat slowly – you’ll feel full on a smaller amount of food if you don’t rush it. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, skip the candy bars and find some dark chocolate that you can break off in small pieces. Let one piece melt on your tongue and you’ll cut the craving with a minimal intake of calories.
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If you’re not a snacker, you can still apply those ideas to your main meals. Be sure to choose main dishes that are made with natural ingredients and give yourself some flavor varieties. Add in Cape Cod Potato Chips as a side (they’re available in nearly 10 different varieties to compliment whatever you’re serving), and treat yourself to a dark chocolate square for dessert. To make yourself eat more slowly - and pay attention to what and how much you’re eating turn off the TV, step away from the computer and have a sit-down meal with the family or a friend. If you add in simple exercise, like going for walks on your work breaks, you’ll be taking an extra step toward a healthier lifestyle, without having to turn your world upside down. With those simple adjustments, this can be the year that your resolution finally lasts through the whole year. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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L O C A L FCU from page 6 had failed and the remaining banks were simply unwilling to lend money to consumers. As a result, a group of intuitive police officers decided to pool their funds so that they could make loans to each other at reasonable rates … and the credit union was born. In the past 75 years, the credit union has grown to more than $80 million in assets and now serves more than 8,500 public sector employees including: • Police officers
• Firefighters • Educators • Government employees “As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, our focus will be on programs that will benefit our customers, our children and our community,” said Tina Wocher, president of the credit unit. “We have many prize giveaways, product specials, and community service projects planned throughout the year. And of course, we’re very
excited to open a new full-service Colerain branch in 2010,” she said. The new Colerain branch will be located at 3550 Springdale Road. The 3,000-square-foot facility will feature two drive-through lanes, a drive-through ATM and night deposit. The branch is expected to open in summer or fall of 2010. For more information on Cincinnati Police FCU, visit www.copfcu.com or call 352-3568.
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Total Tan Cincinnati is holding its annual anniversary $1.50 tanning special for the entire month of February again this year! Come on in anytime during the entire month and receive $1.50 tanning on all stand-up units, regular beds and regular beds with face tanners while ultimate beds will be half price. Glenway just installed 10 new large 40 lamp regular beds this past month and these things are hot, get in and check them out. Package specials will also be available as well as discounted lotions during
February. Look for the new 2010 tanning lotion line coming out that includes products from Australian Gold, Swedish Beauty, California Tan and Booty Inc.
A Total Tan $10 Mystic Tan sessions. A Total Tan is now offering the spray-on tanning booth Mystic Tan at all three Cincinnati locations as well. It is offering an unbelievable $10 per session special during the month of February! Go to the Web site www.atotaltan.net for more information on specials and to learn more about the UV-free sprayon tanning Mystic Tan.
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iamitown Art Center is now open, offering an excellent venue for local artists to create. The idea for the Miamitown Art Center was created by owner, Teddy Lape, who decided to transform her existing antique store into an Art Center to offer studio space for local artists. It is located in Miamitown, conveniently off I-74 with studios available for immediate occupancy. Each spacious studio provides a creative environment in which to work. After retiring from the antique business, which
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was located in the old Methodist Church in Miamitown, Teddy wanted to share the ambiance of the old church with other artists. To help make her dream a reality, Teddy contacted her friend, Rick Gajus, artist and retired art teacher at Harrison High School, to utilize his knowledge helping turn the Miamitown church into an art center. Rick, who graduated from Miami University with a degree in fine arts, has already opened his studio at the art center. Teddy also works at the center restoring fine art pottery (e.g.,
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Engaged? How to experience all the excitement of this special time
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ongratulations – you’re engaged! This is a special time, leading up to the big day that will change your lives forever. Don’t wait for the nuptials to arrive, however, before you bask in the bliss. Savor every minute of your engagement experience. “Brides may find that making wedding plans can distract them from the simple joy of being engaged,” says Raymond Miller, a wedding planning expert with the Web site My Wedding Reception Ideas.com. “But some advanced planning and creative ideas can help them fully enjoy their engagement while still preparing for the wedding day of their dreams.” Miller offers brides-to-be some simple advice for getting the most enjoyment out of being engaged:
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Announcing your big news News of your engagement is one of the most exciting pieces of information you’ll ever share with family and friends. Get creative and fun with your engagement announcement, but don’t overlook practicality. You
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want to announce your engagement and wedding date in a way that will be quick and easy for you and memorable to those receiving the message. Save the date magnets can be a great way to get the word out and put your wedding date frontof-mind for those who are invited. Traditional engagement announcements in local newspapers limit your creativity and the reach of your news. Save the date wedding magnets can relay information about your wedding plans across the country to distant loved ones. And because we all have a tendency to hold on to magnets (How many pizza delivery magnets do you have on your refrigerator?) in conspicuous places in our homes, your guests-tobe will see a constant reminder of your special day. My Wedding Reception Ideas.com can help you create customized wedding save the date magnets that reflect
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rust Peppe Ramundo & Son Tuxedo Rental and Tailoring to ensure a perfect fit for the entire wedding party. Choose from a wide selection of styles available at Peppe Ramundo & Son’s elegant showroom. More than 40 years of experience has made this family-owned and operated business one of the best. In addition, Peppe and Carmen Ramundo both have degrees in fashion design. You can trust Peppe
Ramundo & Son to provide expert tailoring and alterations for your bridal fashions. With this type of expertise you might expect high prices, but Peppe Ramundo & Son offers some of the best deals in town, tuxedo rentals are $40 off. To see for yourself visit 5229 Glenway Ave. today. For directions, call 9212400 or visit www.pepperamundoandson.com. Quality never costs less that what you’ll find at Peppe Ramundo & Son.
Engaged? from page 11 your individuality, convey the theme of your wedding and keep your date on the minds of friends and family.
Sharing the celebration Sure, your maid of honor and other girlfriends will probably throw you a bridal shower. But you don’t have to wait to begin celebrating the good news. You and your fiancé can involve loved ones in the celebrating – and do it at a time you choose – by hosting your own engagement party. Staging your own party allows you to share the excitement sooner. Plus, you can use the occasion as an opportunity to “test drive” wedding day seating arrangements or check out a restaurant you’re considering for the rehearsal dinner. You can also experiment with linens and decor; using
colors you’re considering for your wedding will give you an idea of what these decorator items will look like in an elegant setting. Or, use the engagement party as way to preview your wedding theme - for example, host the party at a seaside location for a beach-themed wedding. And don’t forget to celebrate as a couple, as well. If planning starts to feel too stressful, consider taking a pre-honeymoon trip that will help you decompress and reconnect as a couple. Time away together will help remind you what all your wedding planning is really about - your love for each other. The break could be as simple as a weekly date night or as elaborate as a weekend getaway.
Be resourceful The Internet has made wedding planning easier
than ever. Use online resources, like sites that allow you to experiment with seating charts for receptions, compare color schemes and create sample menus. My Wedding Reception Ideas.com can help you pick and plan personalized wedding favors, accessories and gifts for your wedding party. The site also provides tips on different kinds of napkins and how to choose them, and other useful planning hints. Visit www.myweddingreceptionideas.com to learn more. “Planning a wedding should be part of the enjoyable experience of being engaged,” Miller says. “With creativity and some expert help, it’s possible to make the months of your engagement as memorable and special as the wedding day itself.” Courtesy of ARAcontent
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