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Healthway Introduces the Metabolism Clinic | BUY LOCAL, SHOP LOCAL

An important difference between the Healthway’s Metabolism Clinic and other programs is that the nutrition service treats obesity as a disease rather than a human failing.

Article by Sam DaCosta

Healthway RI, located in Lincoln and Cranston is offering a new program designed to do more than just help clients lose weight. The Metabolism Clinic is designed to teach patients lifelong skills to help clients lose body fat and keep the weight off.

The clinic is designed to go above and beyond what yoyo diets and short term weight loss programs can do.

While other programs only the symptoms of obesity, the Metabolism clinic focuses on treating the disease itself.

An important difference between the Healthway’s Metabolism Clinic and other programs is that the nutrition service treats obesity as a disease rather than a human failing. Healthway’s mission is to reset patients’ disordered metabolisms so they can reach their goals and live a longer and healthier life.

Years of experience along with present-day research have taught the Healthway team that the main driver of obesity and diabetes is high levels of insulin in a person’s bloodstream. Abnormal levels of insulin result in the storage of unwanted body fat and frustrate virtually all who attempt to “go on a diet”. But restoring normal insulin levels and breaking that plateau is possible!

That’s way the Metabolism Clinic is designed to teach clients what to do, and how to do it. According to Healthway, the key to controlling and managing obesity is reducing insulin levels, correcting insulin resistance,

resetting the metabolism, and teaching patients all they need to know.

Healthway launched this clinic because they care. Their team is passionate about the work they do and wants to see its patients succeed. While efforts to simply “eat less and move more” may have failed patients in the past, Healthway wants to educate them to navigate today’s obesogenic world and avoid the endless, irresistible buffet of ultra-processed food.

The team is driven to help clients avoid the potentially life-threatening effects of obesity like diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. To do that, the team focuses on the “fundamental truth” that obesity is the result of a disordered metabolism driven by insulin.

At The Metabolism Clinic the first thing patients receive is a comprehensive initial evaluation leading to an individualized plan of action. The ongoing relationship includes a proactive biweekly review of patients’ progress by a Registered Dietitian.

The clinic then helps patients develop a better understanding of the cause of obesity as a disease, the obesogenic environment and ‘Healthy Eating,” ultraprocessed foods, intermittent fasting, ketogenic diets, anti-obesity medications, and bariatric surgery.

If you are looking to kick the old habits and start a new, healthy chapter of your life, schedule your complimentary metabolism screening today with one of their registered dietitians!

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Helping Students Graduate College The most difficult transition in life is from high school to college. High school seniors are stressed about grades, homework, peer relationships, family struggles, going to the “right” college, leaving their friends and family members, and, in many ways, starting life over again. Despite these challenges, most high school seniors expect to graduate college in four years.

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Center, 58% of students who began college in the fall of 2012 graduated six years later in the spring of 2018. Asian students (76.7%) and White students (72.1%) continue to graduate at much higher rates than Hispanic (57.4%) and Black (47.6%) students. David Jenkins of the Community College Research Center at Columbia University found that 40% of students who start college never finish.

For students who take six years to graduate, the costs do not amount to just an additional 50% times the first four years. The non-profit Complete College America says that an additional year of school in a public four-year college will cost $22,826, but that does not include a year’s worth of salary because they are still in college. On average, students who must take a fifth year of college miss out on about $45,327 in salary. The total amount becomes $68,153 for just one year. Taking six years to graduate can cost as much as $136,306.

The key to success in school—not to mention work and life—is brain dominance. According to Dr. Katherine Benzinger, who wrote the book, Thriving In Mind, the brain has four unique quadrants—two on the left and two on the right—and each quadrant has a very specific set of skills. Every individual has one quadrant of the brain that is their preference, the one that is their true gift.

This is where Joseph Schechtman, Owner of Joseph Schechtman & Associates in Barrington, can help clients—young and young-at-heart—get to their core issues and remove the “mental junk” that may be preventing them from achieving success.

“College freshmen face two major challenges: developing new friendships and choosing good majors,” said Schechtman. “According to the National Center for Education Statistics, on average, college students change their majors three times. Additionally, 37% of college students transfer to another school, and of this group, 45% will transfer again. When people know their natural preference, they can choose the right college, major, and career that ensure their success and happiness, both in college and in work.” He noted that students who are the most successful in high school, college, and life naturally use all four quadrants of the brain.

In Dr. Benzinger’s research, 25% of people naturally use one quadrant, 55% of people use two quadrants, 15% use three quadrants, and only 5% use all four. The majority of college freshmen with low high school GPAs use one or two quadrants of the brain and use just the right side. A review of colleges throughout the United States reveals significantly lower graduation rates for schools that accept students with lower high school GPAs in the 2.0 – 2.9 range (C students) compared to schools accepting students with higher GPAs in the 3.0 – 4.0 range (B-A students).

“In my work with at-risk students in K-12 schools, I found 90% of the students to be right-brain dominant, hands-on and/or visual learners. In our national education system, we still use conservative and traditional left-brain lecture methodologies.

When we use these strategies in our classrooms, left-brain students thrive while right-brain students struggle to survive,” Schechtman said.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew What could be more heartening and filling than an Irish stew for this years St Patrick’s Day? Follow this recipe and enjoy a hot bowl of Ireland’s most delicious comfort food.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Prep Time: 10 minutes

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat

Cook Time: 8 hours

6 potatoes, peeled and diced

Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

4 medium yellow onions, sliced 1 1/2 cups water

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2 beef bouillon cubes salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions: 1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook stew meat until browned on all side, 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Transfer browned meat to the insert of a slow cooker. Add potatoes, onion, water, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper.

3. Cover and cook on Low power for 8 hours.

Side Dish Instructions: Mustard Mashed Potatoes 5 red potatoes, scrubbed and halved 2 tablespoons butter

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1/4 cup milk salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup whole grain mustard 1. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Mash potatoes in a large bowl with the butter and milk, and season with salt and pepper.

2. Whip the potatoes using an electric mixer set on medium until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes, adding more milk if the potatoes are too dry.

Beat in the whole grain mustard, and serve immediately.

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Nikki Vergakes is a social media and marketing expert helping businesses and their owners to provide high value to their clients while growing their businesses. She publishes a newsletter, available at no charge, offering great recommendations to businesses and potential business owners on how to optimize their use of social media. She is also pleased to offer recommendations to consumers to optimize their online experiences, to influence the corporate world and to have more positive life experiences.

Born and raised with her “dog sister”, Jackie, in Northern Massachusetts, Nikki majored in public relations at Salem State University and was employed in a variety of corporate public relations internships and jobs in Northern MA. On the job, Nikki developed true expertise in social media through on the job learning.

Nikki launched her career when employers delegated social relations management to her because she was young and they assumed that young people know how to do social media.

They were fortunate that Nikki had a natural talent for it. Today, Nikki would advise looking for expertise, not age, in selecting a social media manager. Thus, she is pleased to coach people on how to become experts at social media and/or to do social media management for them.

Nikki and her boyfriend, Trevor, decided to settle in East Providence after studying several communities because they like the Rhode Island lifestyle. Nikki is constantly working on self-development through asking great questions, exploring, reading and study as well as involvement in the Rhode Island business community through online and in-person networking.

Social Media is a Part of Life

Nikki offers the following suggestions when working with others in-person or online: • • • • • • • •

Humanize yourself when working with others. People like to work with people they know.

Purchase from people you feel best working with.

Know how your products are sourced and made.

Be yourself. Do not try to copy others.

Interact with people who inspire and make you feel good.

Provide feedback. Social media is a great tool to use to provide feedback to businesses to influence future direction and to resolve consumer issues.

It is never too soon to plan your in-person and social media marketing strategy for anything you plan to do.

If you are optimistic, flexible, willing to work hard and selfdisciplined you may be a great candidate for establishing your own business or social initiatives.

Nikki would be pleased to speak with business owners and consumers about how to express their individuality to optimize their online experience and how to provide more value on social media while spending less time doing it.

She would also be pleased to discuss going into business for yourself with individuals thinking about doing this. Shop Local Rhody reader are welcome to request a subscription to her newsletter on personalizing and optimizing social media.

Reach out to Nikki by email: Nikki@CultivatedContent.Co, Instagram.Com/CultivatedContent, and/or Facebook.Com/ CultivatedContentSocial.

I would like to thank Industrial Consultant Dr. Margarita Posada Cossuto for helpful comments.

Photography Provided By: Hannah Lee Photography

Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro Independent Consultant in Human Factors, Learning and Human Resources

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SATURDAY, MAR 14 Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Get your green on, keep your eyes open for leprechauns, and join in the revelry to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Newport! The 64th Annual Newport, Rhode Island Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine and kicks off from the Newport City Hall down Thames Street.

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Real Estate 101 Workshop

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Hosted by Hannon Realty Group, you will learn everything you need to know about becoming a home owner. 2020 seems like quite the year in real estate! Enjoy some delicious donuts while you are there. This event takes place at Knead Donuts 135 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906.

Head over to the 3rd indoor arts & crafts festival at the WaterFire Arts Center in the Valley Street neighborhood! Explore what our community has to offer with handmade works by local artists and food. This is a family friendly event!

12 PM - 2:30 PM

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The Blue Man Group

70th Annual Rhode Island Home Show featuring RI Flower & Garden Show

The Blue Man Group is back at the Providence Performing Arts Center with an incredible show. You and your families are sure to get left absolutely speechless by this great performance. For more information on times and details visit www.ppacri.org.

From Floral Competitions to amazing-yetpractical gardens, this value-oriented, educational experience will leave you with a touch of spring and some inspiration to enjoy around your home.

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Margarita Madness Paint Night

Rhode Island State Police 5K Foot Pursuit

Who doesn’t love a tasty margarita and some Mexican food? Add some painting on top of that! Grab a brush and a margarita for our spicy Paint Night. Be sure to register today! $40/person. This event takes place at 111 W Shore Rd, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889.

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Are you a runner or walker? Join in on the Rhode Island State Police 2020 5k Foot Pursuit at the Narragansett Town Beach. This is open to the public. Register today to be apart of the fun, food and great prizes! Online registration ends April 22, 2020.

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ME E T T HE LO CALS Some Details About Anthony: Business Name and Info: Rhode Island Billiard, Bar and Bistro | Anthony Costanzo Address: Providence, RI Phone: (401) 232-1331 Number of years in business: 38 years

About Rhode Island Billiard, Bar and Bistro: If you are looking for the perfect Providence restaurant where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a game (or 2) of pool, Rhode Island Billiard, Bar & Bistro is the spot. Not only is it the best billiard hall in Rhode Island, with its large and well maintained pool tables, but it is a great restaurant if you are looking for some delicious Italian eats and a place to meet up with new people and spend time with old friends!

Anthony’s Favorites: What is your favorite place to eat in RI: As a Johnson & Wales graduate, there are too many incredible restaurants in RI. Let’s just say any Italian restaurant on the Hill in Providence or any seafood restaurant in Narragansett.

What is your favorite vacation destination: British Virgin Islands What is your favorite thing about living in RI? Sailing my Oceanis 45 over to Block Island

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without: My wife, kids and my boat Who is your biggest role model? I really don’t let anyone truly influence me. I create my own path and gather bits and pieces from so many people who have had a part in my life’s journey.

What is your favorite thing to do in your down time? Sail

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6 Nights of Saint Patrick Thursday, March 12th Tuesday, March 17th Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way with many beers and lots of cheers!

Games and Activities: 16 Pool Tables, Dart Boards, Card Table, Bubble Hockey, Foosball, Pinball, PacMan and More!

Join us for 6 days of Irish drink & tradition!

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CROSS LAUNDRY OFF YOUR TO-DO LIST! Can you not stand doing your laundry anymore? Could you or someone you know use a break from the never-ending wash, dry, fold cycle? You’re in luck! Tumbletown 2 is a laundromat that takes care of all your laundry needs. Located on 1705 Main Street in West Warwick, Tumbletown 2 has its very own pickup/drop-off service. The service picks up your dirty laundry from your home on Tuesdays and returns it fresh and clean on Wednesdays.

With Tumbletown 2, your wardrobe is in good hands. They take any kind of clothing that you need serviced, from your favorite pair of jeans to that shirt that needs a good wash. Don’t forget to throw in your towels and sheets too! Their laundry experts will separate your colors, treat the toughest stains, and never shrink your clothes.

Tumbletown 2’s laundry pickup / drop-off service is available throughout all of Rhode Island. Do yourself a favor and call (401) 615-1351 to schedule your first pickup!

If you prefer to do your own wash, visit the Tumbletown 2 laundromat and take their 100 lb washer for a spin. While you are there, be sure to take advantage of some of their other offers:

• Free dry with every wash you do with us • After 9 washes get the 10th wash for free • Wash any size comforter for just $10 • $20 cash gets you $2 back

Tumbletown 2 exists to make laundry a better experience, not a dreadful chore! Open seven days a week, you can go in for a wash & dry from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. or call to schedule your pickup.

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Michelle Lee Photography Ever since she was a young girl, Michelle St. Vincent has been passionate about all different types of photography. She was gifted her first 35mm film camera at the age of 15 and immediately began experimenting with it.

She was infatuated with taking beautiful photos and she knew this is what she was meant to do. Her every day hobby soon became a career in 2015 when she started her own business, Michelle Lee Photography. She completed the RISD Continuing Education Photography program in 2017 which was designed to help with personal and professional development.

Michelle has the ability to see the world in many different ways, behind a distinct lens. Her true dedication, hard work, and a strong passion for the art has allowed Michelle to produce outstanding photography in wide range of areas:

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Experience a touch of Napa just minutes from Newport, RI. The juice of select Rhode Island Apples is blended and mothered according to an old family tradition. They then top the juice with a touch of Champagne Yeast. The result is bright and fruity with just a hint of sparkle. Served chilled and enjoy. These ciders are pair nicely with creamy pastas, turkey (especially at Thanksgiving!), cider braised pork, squash soup and blue cheese. Check out the amazing selection of wines, beers, and ciders at www.newportvineyards.com. www.newportvineyards.com | 401-848-5161

Bananagrams In 2006, at the age of 76, Pawtucket native Abe Nathanson established Bananagrams, Inc. with the help of his daughter, Rena, and grandchildren. This small family-run board games company is based in the heart of Providence, RI. Their mission is to help people everywhere rediscover a love for tabletop games. They strive to produce games with super simple rules, extraordinary packaging, and high quality, tactile components that you won’t want to put down. The game is a global phenomenon and is played by millions worldwide in over 30 countries and in 16 different languages. Bananagrams is just the first of a new line up of fresh games that can be enjoyed by anybody; no matter their age or expertise.

Alex and Ani The first retail Alex and Ani store opened in Newport in 2009, and in addition to the stand-alone stores, the jewelry was sold through national department stores. In Cranston, Alex and Ani Chapel View is their flagship retail location. The store features a large, open floor plan and a mobile charging station to safely and securely charge your mobile device! Eco-friendly jewelry chain is known for its handcrafted expandable bangles, chain necklaces & rings. No visit is complete without stopping by Alex and Ani Chapel View for your positive energy fix! www.alexandani.com | 800-725-7822

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NeQter Labs D E F E N D I N G S M A L L B U S I N E S S N E T WO R K S & R E P U TAT I O N S Article by Dennis McCarthy

Ransomware, phishing alerts, malware and skimming devices make up just some of the data breaches that businesses and private citizens are subject to on a daily basis. As the world relies increasingly on digital networks to communicate, manage money and conduct business the risks of abuses seem daunting. Even large businesses are not immune: The State University of New York, SunTrust Banks and Panera Bread are just a few of the many companies that have fallen victim to hackers.

When US Department of Defense prime contractor McLaughlin Research began planning its cybersecurity strategy, it considered a range of vendor options—then decided to implement an internally developed solution.

Their solution has been so effective they decided to spin off a new company, NeQter Labs, to assist small businesses in defending against cybersecurity attacks as well.

For help getting off the ground, NeQter sought the assistance of the RISBDC. While working to capitalize its growth strategy, president Richard Astle said, “The experience and help [from the RISBDC] has been instrumental in our growth, projections and access to capital.”

NeQter describes their Compliance Engine as “the ultimate plug-and-play solution for network-wide visibility and control, protecting proprietary information and enhancing your cybersecurity posture.” Small businesses appreciate this solution because it seamlessly integrates with all major firewall and software platforms and includes real time monitoring and alerting.

To learn more about NeQter Labs visit their website at NeQterLabs.com.

If you’re ready to start writing your business success story, attend one of our upcoming workshops or set up a free one-on-one counseling session. Register at RISBDC.org today.

The Rhode Island Small Business Development Center at URI is part of a national network of nearly 1,000 business assistance centers that provide counseling and training to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Partially funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, we help businesses to succeed from start-up to maturity.

Dennis McCarthy is the Northern RI Regional Director of the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center

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1 0 0 Foun tain S t ree t , P r ovidenc e , R hode Isl and Murphy’s Pub was established in 1929 being the oldest running pub in Providence. It is known for it’s heaping sandwiches, hearty dinners, modest prices and greatest service. No wonder they have been in business for so long!

Joseph Murphy opened Murphy’s Lunch in the Industrial National Building right before the Great Depression.

Things slowed down due to the economic decline, but things started to pick back up when Joseph partnered with a Jewish immigrant who introduced New York style deli sandwiches and half-sour pickles to the menu in the 1950’s.

They then changed it to Murphy’s Delicatessen. Years later, they were lucky to expand into the space next door to them and brought the deli and bar concept together.

By the time the 1970’s came around, they expanded even more into the barber shop to the right of them, making more and more seating. One of the employees who worked at the deli for years took ownership in the 1990’s and due to the fact the restaurant kept growing and growing, they moved locations into the Cosmopolitan Building in Providence.

Now the restaurant incorporates 100% from scratch menu and locally sourced meats while still focusing on gourmet comfort food.

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Located in Pawtucket RI, JSB Tax Services, makes sure you make the most out of your tax return for your business. Their experienced tax advisors and CPAs stay on top of government tax requirements and regulations. They make sure your business is compliant with the law at all times without the hassle of keeping up with constant changes.

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Get the Most Out of Your Spring Cleaning Do you need a fresh new space this upcoming spring? We’ve got you covered! After this cold, dreary winter, we understand that your home might need some T.L.C. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity for you to start afresh. Here are some helpful tips on how you can make your spring cleaning a stress-free experience and tackle this dreadful chore head on:

Gather all of your preferred supplies — Vacuum, mop, steamer, cleaners, trash bags, paper towels

Declutter before you start — Tidy up your home before you start your cleaning — Donate unwanted clothes, shred old mail, get rid of toys

Clean all your towels and linens — Strip the beds and collect all blankets, towels, and linens

Clean from top to bottom — Start by cleaning the fans and light fixtures — Then clean floors and carpets

Do a deep clean of the bathrooms — Clean toilet, tile, shower, vanity, and mirrors — Finish by mopping the floor

Do a deep clean of the kitchen — Throw away unwanted or stale food — Clean inside and outside cabinets — Clean the oven, fridge, stove top, backsplash — Finish by mopping the floor

Final touches — Use a Magic Eraser to remove scuff marks on baseboards — Wipe down window sills — Change air filters

You will then officially be ready for spring after tackling this big cleaning of your home. It is always fun to add a fresh new aesthetic and change things up! Nothing beats a new start with the change of the season!

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