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How to train like an Olympian

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Fit Bits

Foods to increase your iron intake, three sneaky bloat offenders and more!

Trainer turns to business

Scott Abramouski is the CEO of Reach Higher Nutrition.

What’s in your toothpaste?

An FDA chemical banned from soap stays in toothpaste.

It’s time to Stir-the-Pot

This exercise ball workout is great for your core.

Beyond fitness with Bikram Yoga

A regular fitness routine can improve mental health.

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The heart, body and mind connection

Part III: Learn how to connect with others.

Neck tension?

Try these techniques to help alleviate tension.

Rejecting retirement

It’s time to have a plan and shift into your second act.

Reader’s Recipes

Our newest feature starts with homemade yogurt.

They’re always on the phone

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OCTOBER 2016

Why Haven’t Fibromyalgia Sufferers Been Told These Facts?

If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, you CAN find relief.

Do you feel like every drop of energy is drained from your body and most days you just hurt all over? Does going to the bathroom feel like a ten- mile hike? Even after numerous tests with your doctor, do they say “we can’t find anything wrong ?”

You are not alone. Six million Americans suffer from the effects of fibromyalgia. But the sad fact is most of them have been told they’re crazy, lazy, or just depressed.

DO YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? • • •

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Aching all over Disturbed sleep Tender points in the neck, spine, shoulders and hips Recurring headaches Fatigue & Stiffness

“You’ve Been Everywhere, Tried Everything, And You’re Still Suffering” Maybe your doctor doesn’t even think fibromyalgia is a real disease, but you know it is.You suffer with it every day.

One fibromyalgia patient said it like this…

“I am so tired of the guilt of not being able to keep my house the way I like or fix dinner for my husband all the time. With the girls and the meds and pain I can barely just get that done, let alone clean and cook dinner most days.”

Another said…“For people who take good health for granted, it’s hard to imagine a condition that makes simple tasks great tests of will and determination.”

Fibromyalgia is often called the invisible disease.You look fine on the surface, but underneath you’re often exhausted and in excruciating pain.

I’m Dr. Denise Rassel. Over the past 16 years, Dr. Jean-Guy and I have helped hundreds of fibromyalgia patients feel better and live healthier, more joyful lives. The more patients I helped get better, the more I realized that…

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We will provide answers to all your most probing questions about fibromyalgia.

Finally, A Proven Solution For Fibromyalgia Pain Numerous studies have shown the benefits of chiropractic care in fibromyalgia patients.

Dr. Frederick Wolfe, a well-known investigator of fibromyalgia and clinical professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, ran a study on fibromyalgia. He asked patients to indicate drug or alternative treatments that best relieved their pain.

Dr. Wolfe found that changes in lifestyle worked better than drugs and stated “Chiropractic treatment also scored among the most effective measures.” Another study examined the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving fibromyalgia symptoms.

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Chess is keeping my brain busy

remember a time when I would sit down and play chess quite often.

I’d study chess problems, play postal chess via postcards against other enthusiasts, and challenge everyone I knew to game after game. As a result, I was getting pretty good at the game. That was years ago.

As my life and interests expanded, chess kind of fell off my radar. My chess interest/expertise peaked during my college and early marriage years, when I could keep the chessboard set up at all times. Then we started our family and moved to our first home; had our second daughter and built/ moved into our current home. Life took a toll on my chess game. I remember having to hide the board and pieces from the curious hands of my toddlers. It made for some tough games when you had to make sure your pieces were in the right spot before your next move.

Eventually the game was just put away.

I know you’re asking Why is he writing about chess in a health and fitness magazine? Right? What does this have to do with anything? It’s because I’m playing again! I found out one of my friends is a stud at the game and we’ve started playing postal chess via texts. Talk about coming a long way. I’ve started playing against my dad, too. It’s fun to rekindle that part of me.

But why write about it?

It’s because I like the game. When I’m focused on the board I find myself in a good state of mind. I’m at peace. I see the board, think of the moves and time seems to slip by. I like the strategy, the simplicity of the pieces and the endless outcomes. I like winning, too, but those games are hard to come by right now.

I see people all the time using adult coloring books and playing specially designed games to boost mental capacity. Health professionals talk constantly about meditation and how it can help keep the mind sharp. For me, chess does both.

Health is for the mind and body. I’m challenged by this game. It forces me to slow down and think. I’m naturally a big picture thinker. It’s the way I’m programmed. With chess, I’m forced to think big and small at the same time. It puts my brain in a different zone and I like it.

So here’s to chess. Here’s to keeping my brain sharp and working on my health while playing a game I like. I’m struggling to find my mojo from the early years, but it’s still somewhere inside my head, rattling around. I just have to find it. And I will.

Enjoy the issue!

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Fit Bits by Lisa Marie Metzler This new combo equals happiness It’s no secret that meditation and exercise on their own foster a feel-good mentality but what happens when you combine the two? A recent small study conducted by Rutgers University scientists may have the answer. A study of 52 men and women was conducted, including 22 who were diagnosed with depression. The results, published in Translational Psychiatry, found when the people who were diagnosed with depression tried 30 minutes of focused attention meditation followed by 30 minutes of moderate exercise, twice a week for eight weeks, they experienced a 40 percent reduction in depressive symptoms. Even the participants who weren’t diagnosed with depression felt happier after the 8 weeks. More research is needed but it certainly wouldn’t hurt to try a few minutes of mindfulness before taking a yoga class or heading out for a run.

What to do about your pits?

I’m not referring to the sweaty pits after a workout, but the avocado pits we toss in the trash after we scoop out the creamy goodness. You may want to start saving those pits for smoothies. Nutritional folklore has been touting the benefits for years but the verdict is still out as to whether the seeds are safe for human consumption. As stated in a 2013 research study by Pennsylvania State University, “although the currently available data is promising, for most indications, it remains very preliminary and further studies are needed.”What we do know is that avocado seeds may improve conditions such as hypertension, inflammatory conditions and diabetes. Avocado pits are also full of antioxidants and all kinds of healthy bonus stuff. They contain soluble fiber, which will make your gut happy. The high fiber in pits also makes you feel satisfied and curbs cravings. And they contain nutrients like calcium, magnesium and potassium. So how do you get pit powder? If you have a high-powered blender you can add the pit with your usual smoothie ingredients. If not, use a food processor to grind into a fine powder. Note: the powder on its own has a bitter taste, so pair it with strong flavors. You may want to use half the powder on your trial run and see how it suits your taste buds.

Easy to digest pre-workout foods Eating before exercise is a good idea but eating too much leaves undigested food in your tummy which leads to unpleasant side effects like a tummy ache, nausea or cramping. All you really need is 200-300 hundred calories before you hit the spin class. Try one of these options 30-45 minutes before class.

• Whole wheat toast with nut butter and ½ a banana • A cup of Greek yogurt with trail mix • A bowl of oatmeal and 2 eggs • Whole wheat toast with mashed avocado on top • Half-cup cottage cheese topped with fruit

DIY muscle relief A frozen bag of peas doesn’t cover a swollen ankle or a banged up knee very well. Make your own gel-pack by filling a zip-top bag with one part rubbing alcohol and three parts water. Seal the bag and place in a second bag for durability. Freeze for four hours. The gel pack will conform to your body better than a bag of frozen peas or ice.

Fit Features Michelle Goss, 41, of Mason , took advantage of a work-b shape. Goss is a certifie ased fitness group to d public accountant and partner with Plante & Moran get back in the help of the Michigan Athletic Club, a fitness , PLLC. With program The workouts were a shock to Goss. “I still remember was developed at her workplace. ridiculously sore my body felt. I had soreness in places the first week of classes and how “I actually had to strateg ically plan when I was going I didn’t even know existed,” she said. up and down from my chair was so painful. After to get up from my desk since getting and I could start to feel the first week, the pain my body changing. I was slowly subsided hooked!” Goss has three has always been at a premiu children, so time personal fitness and health m. “After having three kids and a pretty deman ding good opportunity to make was always on the back burner,” she said. “I decide career, my a d this was a lifestyl e change . ” Her back on junk foods and diet has changed drastic focuses on lean meats ally. She’s cut and veggies when she food consumption on the can. “I track all of my MyFitnessPal app to help think I would be human hold me accountable,” she if I didn’t admit to consta said.

“I don’t ntly However, small snacks throug feeling the urge to cheat on my diet. hout the day help me conqu has the energy to shoot er my cravings.” She said baskets with her kids and she now keep “Fitness can be contag ious once your family memb up with their demanding schedules. success and the related ers and friends begin to happiness that comes witness your with it,” she said. “I never run a 5K, and now I am dreamed I would signed up to run my first half marathon in May. an understatement, but Nervous would be I am excited for my next fitness challenge.”

We need YOU! Healthy & Fit Magazine is looking for individuals who would like to be featured in our Fit Features section. We’re looking for individuals, above the age of 21, who live a healthy lifestyle through teaching, competing, training or anything in between. If you are interested, we’d like to hear from you. Contact us using the e-mail below. We’ll e-mail you in return with instructions and take care of the rest. In the past we’ve featured runners, cyclists, fitness buffs and those who inspire others.

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Charles Fritz, 40, of DeWitt , decided to turn his life around and get health y after dealing with divorce and cancer . “I was out of shape 10 years ago, going through a divorce and was diagnosed with cancer,” he said.

“Working out and runnin g has changed all aspects of my life for the kept me healthy and happy, better. It has and allowed me to meet wonderful people and friends along the way.” Fritz, who is adjuster for Auto-Owners a catastrophe Insurance, runs two to four days per week, lifting almost every day. “This keeps me in shape to run at least one marathon per week, along with other races,” he said. “I like to stay healthy and be there for my two boys.” His advice for others: “Set goals for food and exercise and stick to them,” he said.

“Once you reach your goals, reevaluate and start again. The feeling of accomplishm ent and the health benefits of exercise and eating right are amazing.”

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HAN NAH LIVE RMO RE Since running the Boston Marathon in outpatient 2013, when terrorists set clinical therapist, plans off on that killed three civilian explosions running the May 7 Tulip Time Race in s and injured Hollan d, where organizers are more than 200 others creatin , Hannah a “Bosto Livermore has been n Strong” running group g dealing with help her to post traumatic stress syndro complete the race. She’s slowly nearing finish lines of races. me when working her way back to qualify ing Instead of for the Boston letting the fear stop the Marathon again. “Since avid distance the 2013 runner, Livermore, Boston Marath on, I have 30, of Grand only participated in two to Rapids, has been three races using training each year; none of and therapy to which I actually c o n t i n u e raced,” she said. running, finish “The Tulip Time races and deal Race Committee with the terrible efforts in creating actions a Boston Strong that occurred group that literally infamous brought day. tears “In the three to my eyes. years Because of my since Boston, the panic discomfort in attacks typically confronting these occurred during difficult feelings races associated with while approaching the my trauma, I finish line,” she have very mixed said. “Recently, feelings about h o w e v e r , participating because in the run. I I’ve been pushing am grateful for myself, the I’ve generous started experiencing support, excited panic attacks to be a part of such a great even during training runs. event While I can and terrifie finally say my discipline d at what emotions might and passion are arise!

My goal is to race in returning, I feel completely both the betrayed by 5k and the 10k, and I plan to my body when my anxiety finish sets in. My the run strong strength vanishes and and confident.” Read fear The Okemos native, who takes over.” her complete interview online works as an healthyandfit at magazine.com

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Trainer turns to business

Scott Abramouski is the CEO of Reach Higher Nutrition.

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cott Abramouski, 27, of Lansing, a certified personal trainer with a kinesiology degree from Michigan State, is adding another title to his name: CEO. Abramouski is a co-founder of Reach Higher Nutrition, a supplement company that is positioned to fill the common deficiencies in the everyday diet.

“The transition from personal training to being one of the founders and CEO of Reach Higher Nutrition has been pretty easy,” he said. “On the training floor you always have to bring your A game.

Clients are putting their trust and faith in you, as well as their hard earned money. Even though some days may be difficult, you always need to put one foot forward. You use the same principle to run a company, no matter the size.

People depend on you and there is no time to be lazy or lose sight of the goal at hand.”

If his workout ethic is any indication, his company will be just fine. Abramous-

ki exercises several times a week, making sure to mix strength training with high intensity workouts. He said his favorite machine is the Airdyne Bike, and he loves to do pull-ups. He said his diet, as well as that of his clients, often is the biggest challenge.

“I could live on coffee and sunflower seed butter, but that’s not going to keep me healthy. I tell my clients to eat organic, cage-free, grass-fed products

when they can. People need to think of diet with a more simplified mind set, and just try to have a colorful plate.” He said he reads to keep abreast of the best eating practices, which also helped when launching his new business. He indicated that his products are different because there is no other combination of these amino acids on the market today.

“Amino acids are the building blocks of life. Foods offered today are often lacking essential items that were once available,” he said.

He called attention to two products currently offered at Reach Higher Nutrition: State of Mind and State of Sleep. State of Mind is a proprietary blend designed to fill common deficiencies in the everyday diet. This supplement will help decrease anxiety, prevent cravings, increase energy, and improve overall well-being. State of Sleep is a proprietary blend designed to help you achieve restful sleep.

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Fitness

How to train like an Olympian

Get in the mindset and start to work towards your goal. by Sean O’Brien

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eing an Olympic caliber athlete means training every day, usually for several hours and sometimes for the majority of the day. When I was training for the Olympic Trials in Track and Field, a really hard day might look like this: Wake up; eat breakfast; do a warm-up jog of two to four miles; go through active stretching; drills, and strides; do a workout such as a tempo run; cool down; eat food; stretch and foam rolling; rest for a few hours at home; warm up for a second workout, such as 9X300m on the track at race pace with a 100m rest running slowly cooling down a couple miles; eat a little food; do a strength training session in the weight room; ice bath or massage; eat dinner; do some more stretching and foam rolling and then bedtime.

Recover Easy days are much easier than what I just listed; just an hour or so of work. So people used to ask why I didn’t just work a part-time job. It’s because when you’re trying to recover from the type of workout you’re routinely doing, you need to be fully resting. Nothing physically hard, nothing mentally hard, just rest. A lot of terrible TV while lying on the floor and foam rolling. I know athletes that disagree and say that they need the stimulation, but I’ve known a lot of Olympians and I’ve definitely observed that they tend to be of the fully resting variety. Eating right is also very important, but it’s more about eating enough, making sure the macro portions are approximately enough and getting enough nutrients/diversity. After that, it’s just fuel when you’re working that much and that hard. Most of the Olympians I’ve known did not have a great diet: They ate a ton of food for rebuilding and have an amazing metabolism.

Focus My coach once told me that I should consider every single thing I did over the course of a day and ask myself “Is this going to help me make an Olympic team?” If the answer was no then I shouldn’t do it. I loved skiing and rock OCTOBER 2016

climbing and they are great for improving your overall health, but would they make me faster? No. So as much as I loved them, for a decade I did them very sparsely and only during offseason training.

Keep it fun For all my writing so far about focus and effort, I do think you can want it too badly. Looking back at my career I think that’s one problem I had and I know other elite athletes who say the same thing. It kept me up at night, it made me overly nervous for races. Early in my career I had more fun with it and didn’t worry as much. Later in my career I knew time was short and I had to make the most of it. It became a job and as much as I loved it, I also dreaded it a little bit. You have to keep it fun.

Find your gift As much as people like to pretend otherwise it’s extremely hard to beat natural talent. If anyone works hard they can improve immensely, but in some case it will just not be enough. Finding something that you are naturally gifted in can take you a long way if you’re also willing to do the work.

A sub-four minute miler and 4 time Div 1 All-American, Sean spent 8 years of his life training for the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Trials but fell just short. He said it was still a hell of a ride! He has coached track and field at the collegiate level and has provided strength training for several Olympians.

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Teeth

What’s in your toothpaste?

An FDA chemical banned from soap stays in toothpaste. by Dr. Susan Maples

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he New York Times just published an article alerting the public that the FDA just banned the anti-bacterial chemical Triclosan from soap.

There is some evidence that it poses risks of causing cancer as well as reproductive and developmental toxicity.

So why was Triclosan not banned from Colgate Total toothpaste, which claims to help reduce plaque and gingivitis?

For now the FDA let this slide, which seems confusing since anything contained in a toothpaste absorbs through the gums into the bloodstream and what isn’t spit out is partially swallowed.

If this chemical poses bodily danger to our skin, it doesn’t seem we want it in our mouths!

The fact of the matter is we’re moving away from massive bug-killing

all together. That’s part of the reason Triclosan is not allowed in soap anymore.

Over-sanitizing our skin, food, drink, dishes, clothing, etc. has resulted in lower natural immunity and created “super bugs”—bacteria that are resistant to our arsenal of antibiotics.

Now there’s a population threat we can be worried about!

How do you select a toothpaste?

The first rule of thumb is, know what’s in it. Remember that everything you you put in your mouth is potentially absorbed or swallowed so be conservative.

The best selling toothpastes, containing a laundry list of what they can do for you, would not be my choice.

Many people are sensitive to the strong flavoring or other additives and get more gum inflammation than help.

Plus, the whitening claims just don’t pan out. In the case of your paste perhaps less is more.

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But don’t forget fluoride. It’s the single most important ingredient because fluoride molecules absorb into the porous tubules of the teeth and help protect them from acid erosion and decay.

Sadly, our commercial food supply is acidic (to fend off bacteria growth on the grocery store shelf), our most popular beverages are almost as acidic as stomach acid, and then there is stomach acid (reflux) itself—which is all too common.

If you want help personalizing your choice, ask your dentist or hygienist to help you learn just what you need in a toothpaste—and no more than that.

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Fitness

It’s time to Stir-the-Pot

This exercise ball workout is great for your core. by Justin Grinnell

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hen I first started as a trainer, the exercise ball (also known as a physioball, Yoga ball, Swiss ball, and stability ball), was hot on the scene. Bodybuilding and step aerobics workouts were still in full-strength, but functional training was on the rise.

Many fitness professionals held the exercise ball in high regard, claiming that it would do everything from increasing balance to increasing the amount of muscle fibers that were activated during an exercise. As time went on, many trainers overused the exercise ball and made more outrageous claims. It soon fell out of favor for other workouts.

But don’t worry! The deflated exercise ball sitting in your basement still holds a lot of value when it comes to core training.

This is where it can be utilized optimally to produce the best benefits. My favorite exercise for the exercise ball is called Stir-the-Pot. World-renowned spine specialist Stuart McGill recently referred to the Stir-the Pot exercise as the best core exercise that you can do. Try it once and you will start to see why. It’s hard; make that really hard! That’s because it combines two elements that leave your abs toasted: instability and dynamic movement. This combo allows you to work your rectus abdominus (a.k.a. six-pack muscles), obliques and all the muscles that help stabilize your spine from just about every direction.

If you are looking to improve your core strength to improve performance and keep your lower-back healthy, try this exercise.

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How To Stir-the-Pot Assume a plank position on a stability ball. Brace your abs, tuck your pelvis and contract your glutes.

Make sure your spine is in a neutral position. From there you simply move your arms in a circular motion maintaining a rock solid position the whole time. There should be as minimal movement in the lumbar spine as possible. If you have to widen your stance in order to do so, then do it. Conversely, if you want to make it more challenging, narrow your stance. Start with small circular motions and build up to larger motions as you improve. If performing the circular motion is too hard, simply hold the plank position for up to 60-seconds (photo 3), and work up to the actual stir-the-pot motion.

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Beyond fitness with Bikram Yoga Pain relief, better race times, focus and rehabilitation. by Ann Chrapkiewicz

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he Bikram method of hatha yoga is The Original Hot Yoga and is one of very few yoga practices that retains an authentic lineage of teachers who are trained in a specific, therapeutic, Indian tradition. The method and teachers are found around the world at non-franchised, locallyowned, independent yoga schools; Bikram Yoga Capital Area is mid-Michigan’s only school in the lineage. Every regular student has an amazing story to share which demonstrates the benefits of this yoga. Here are just two from Greater Lansing.

Ann Chrapkiewicz, owner and senior teacher (over 4000 hours experience), teaches daily and has taught over 4500 students since 2004. She is accepting men and women of all ages who are motivated to make lasting improvements in their physical, mental, emotional, and interpersonal health. New students may start with private intake consultations or group classes, and lower heat classes are offered. A two-month, five-daya-week program is recommended for beginners who would like to see significant, lasting results in their overall health and well-being.

“In my early 20s, I started having significant lower back pain.

I took anti-inflammatories, did physical therapy, and strengthened my abs, but I would still have incidents when I would just turn the wrong way, and I would have major pain, sometimes so debilitating I could not get out of bed. Since I started Bikram Yoga regularly three years ago, I have had no major pain and no longer need physical therapy.

“I also run half marathons, and what Bikram Yoga has done for my running is hard to believe. Around three years ago, I trained for the Traverse City Bayshore Half Marathon with long runs. In that race, I was running 10-minute miles. This past year, I didn’t do any long runs or training; I did Bikram Yoga several days per week instead. And when I ran the Austin Half Marathon, I ran 9-minute miles. I was shocked! I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen the reported times. Plus, I was not nearly as sore after the race.”

Kate Rendi, 22 MSU Class of 2016 “I played three sports in high school and was very active.

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Mind

The heart, body and mind connection Part III: Learn how to connect with others. by Cynthia Logan

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arbara Frederickson, a psychology professor at the University of North Carolina says, “Research shows that people’s capacity to love and their experiences of compassion can positively effect overall health, and heart health in particular.”

In Frederickson’s research, the team assigned a group of people to learn loving-kindness meditation (LKM), which is a Buddhist practice, meditating with intentions to develop positive emotions toward themselves and others.

Those that practiced it the most had healthy increases in their vagal tone and reported more positive interactions with others compared to the group who did not learn LKM.

As a species whose survival depends on the ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with others, human beings have a deep-seated need to feel connected, to be trusted and loved, and to trust and love in return. Feeling connected to others increases psychological and physical well-being and decreases the risk of depression and physical ailments. A sense of connectedness also increases empathetic responding as well as acts of trust and cooperation, which tend to have mutually reinforcing effects: they beget trust and cooperation in return.

Connectedness is not just with a partner. It can be with relatives, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and many strangers, and let us not forget our pets.

I find this connectedness when I do kind things for others; strangers, family or friends. This also helps me to have a more positive attitude which helps me stay grounded.

Have you ever gone to a store and just smiled at people in the store to see how they react?

Children seem to be more receptive to that kind of smile, a little wave, or just acknowledgement of them. How does it make you feel when someone smiles back? Good, right? This is connectedness. Have you ever noticed how a clerk can make or break your feelings about that shopping experience? Again, connectedness, we can feel it. It can change our mood and most of all our health.

If you don’t get any connectedness throughout your day, practice LKM and you may want to consider volunteering or joining groups of like-minded people.

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Boomers

Rejecting retirement

It’s time to have a plan and shift into your second act. by Tom Matt

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o retire connotes a disengagement from the world, an abandonment of activity, a sort of decommissioning of a human being into the mothballed state of rest.

I am not saying that everyone should reject a more sedate life. For many, the time to heal and enjoy the smell of the coffee brewing may be a welcome time after the hard labor of years of work.

What I am saying is that the term retirement is similar to the baseball term of retire or go to the bench.

You gotta have a plan!

The population age 65 years or older numbered 46.2 million in 2014 (the most recent year data is available).

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Shifting into your second act and encore life should be embraced and actively planned. Having an opportunity to return to school, train for a new gig, or give back to our younger

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Homemade yogurt Our newest feature starts with a flavorful favorite EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re excited to announce a new feature to the magazine: reader-submitted recipes. To submit your recipe, please include as much detail as possible about the recipe, as well as your contact information and a photo of a finished dish and send to tim@healthyandfitmagazine.com. We’re looking for simple, healthy recipes that we can feature.

Homemade yogurt Suggested variations: before serving, consider adding fruit, nuts, honey, maple syrup, or granola 2 quarts whole milk ½ cup plain yogurt for starter Pour milk into a large pot. Place on stove, medium heat, stir the milk so it doesn’t scald on the bottom of the pan.

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Kids

They’re always on their phone!

Tips to help your child disconnect from the electronic world. by Tom Matt

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any children have been plugged into electronic devices for a long time now, rarely looking up as they help virtual animals save the day, keep race cars on track and watch endless loops of videos on YouTube.

And that can be a concern, says Elaine Fogel Schneider, Ph.D., a therapist and author of 7 Strategies for Raising Calm, Inspired & Successful Children (www.askdrelaine.com).

“They are so attached to technology at such an early age and it’s changing their brain circuitry,” Schneider says.

“They begin to lose the back and forth communication with their parents, and the whole notion of empathy. For really young children, these devices have become the babysitter. I fully understand that parents need a break, but there have to be limits.”

Schneider has tips for parents who

worry about how they can control their child’s electronic pastime.

Set rules Limit the amount of time your child can spend on an electronic device and be consistent in enforcing those rules. This way your child knows that when you say he or she only has two minutes left, then there really is only two minutes left.

Use a timer A timer does not “lie” and can take the blame away from you when you’re limiting your child’s time on the device. Use the timer that measures down the time your child is spending on the tablet, smartphone, and/or technological game, so that your child knows the end for using that device is approaching, and it won’t be a surprise when time is up.

Be ready with another activity Plan an alternative way of engaging

your child so when the device is turned off, some other interest can be provided and take his or her mind off the electronic device. “Describe what you’re going to do so the child’s interest is piqued into doing something else that he or she enjoys,” Schneider says.

Use tips in your home at first As with everything, at first there’s a learning curve, so there may be tantrums, tears, melt downs and even depression. That’s why Schneider recommends following these tips at

home first. “I wouldn’t think of trying this out in public right away since I don’t think you want to endure the wrath or glances of diners or shoppers as they hear your child scream,” Schneider says.

In time, though, the child will know what is expected and will be able to disconnect from an electronic device without major meltdowns.

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WE CAN CREATE ANY SIZE SIGN YOU WANT! THE ABOVE SIGN IS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL ENTRY AND MEASURES 40 FEET LONG! IF YOUR SCHOOL WOULD LIKE SOMETHING SIMILAR, LET US KNOW! WE CAN MAKE SIGNS ANY SIZE FOR YOUR BUSINESS TOO. CALL TODAY, GET A QUOTE AND FIND OUT HOW AFFORDABLE IT IS.

Banners are a way of life for travel athletic teams and businesses alike. If you’re looking for an affordable way to showcase your team or business, let us help you! We’ve designed banners for some of the area’s best softball fields at Mason, Eaton Rapids and Grand Ledge High Schools, as well as many businesses in the area. Call us today and let us quote your next banner.

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