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Drink Think: A Beverage Guide Kombucha, fruit infusion, kale juice; what should you be drinking when it’s not water? Plus, some awesome herbal teas to try.

Taking Back Sunday Sunday habits to form and hold on to for a better week, and a better life.

Also: 5 Hotel Room Workouts The Most Casual Cities

All Things Manly In honor of men’s health month, we talk about beards, office clothing for guys, and how dudes stack up against the ladies with things like exercise, stress, and marijuana use.

Trips: Stateside and Overseas Ideas Get out there and experience the world! Here are some ideas for cool places in the Western US, and some other ideas for destinations across the globe.

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If you’re looking to change the way you eat, we applaud you! Check out our report card on some of the hottest diets.

Migraines: More Than a Headache Learn more about the third most prevalent illness in the world, and about treatments on the horizon.

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FemiLift is the leading solution for optimal feminine wellness at any age. Because of its versatility, it successfully addresses many conditions along the spectrum between comfort and healthcare. The FemiLift (sometimes referred to as Laser Vaginal Tightening, Laser Vaginal Resurfacing, and Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation) is a quick 10 minute in office procedure that requires no downtime, no medications, and no hormones. FemiLift functions with laser technology by using a specially designed probe, tiny pixels of light are absorbed into the vaginal skin, inducing the formation of collagen. Complete vaginal rejuvenation enhances elasticity, improves vaginal atrophy, improves urinary leakage and promotes the recovery of genital mucosa balance in the vaginal walls, restores tone to the tissue, increasing blood flow and lubrication and improves your sex life!

VAGINAL TIGHTENING Over time, especially after childbirth, vaginal tissue can overstretch, creating a feeling of looseness (laxity) and reduced sensitivity in the vaginal area. This can lead to decreased satisfaction during sexual intercourse, creating a significant quality of life issue. FemiLift tones and rebuilds the collagen of the vaginal walls, enhances the sensitivity of the vaginal receptors and contracts existing vaginal tissue, increasing vaginal tightness and improving sexual satisfaction.

STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE (SUI) SUI is a term that describes involuntary leakage of urine during activities that increase pressure in the abdomen such as coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise. This condition is caused by a loss of strength in the urethra due to a weakened pelvic support structure. FemiLift treats the entire area, supporting the urethra, increasing the thickness of the vaginal walls and strengthening the pelvic support structure. The treatment reduces the symptoms of SUI and effectively restores urinary continence.

POST- MENOPAUSE INDICATIONS The shift in hormones that occurs with menopause can cause the lining of the vagina to become thinner, drier, less elastic and inflamed. FemiLift rejuvenates the vaginal lining, increasing the thickness of the vaginal walls and restoring lubrication. The treatment reduces

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POST-DELIVERY REHABILITATION Childbirth, a momentous lifecycle event, involves many physiological changes to a woman’s body. Post-delivery, the vaginal area may feel stretched and dry and the pelvic floor may be weakened. FemiLift rehabilitates the entire vaginal area by strengthening and toning vaginal tissue, and restoring its strength and flexibility.

VAGINAL DRYNESS & RECURRING INFECTIONS FemiLift helps women suffering from dryness and recurring vaginal infections by rejuvenating the vaginal lining and restoring lubrication. The treatment increases the immune system response of the vaginal area, generates new healthy tissue with higher immune resistance to infections and allows the vagina to naturally maintain normal PH levels.

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editor’s letter

simple changes

I love Spring. I love the promise of warmer, sunnier days that beckon us outside and into activity. It’s motivating. And motivation is the power to persist and do more with ourselves and our time. Spring means more daylight, more sun, and hopefully, more fitness. I like this! Let’s consider the concept of more for a moment. I believe that the difference between more or less in life is choice. And that choice is very simply how we define ease, and the things that are easy to do. I’ve always loved Mr. Emerson’s quote:

“That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do - not that the nature of the thing is changed, but that our power to do is increased.” ~RALPH WALDO EMERSON Think about the things in your life you find easy to do. Now contrast those things with their opposites. For example, which is easier for you to do – work or rest? Education, or entertainment? Confidence or doubt? Fear, or faith? Is it easier for you to choose healthy snacks or stay a junk-food junkie? Is it easy to get on your excise clothes and get out after it? Even in challenging weather? Think about your relationships. Is it easy to do the things that help build true friendships and true love? May I submit that happiness and success in life are built by taking things in our lives that we know are beneficial and making them easy to do. Sure, they may not be easy at first, but as the quote says, with persistence, they become easy. At any time, we can choose to change it all. We could choose any day to take a class and open a new door. We can start a new activity, a new hobby, a new attitude, a new career. We can easily start it today – or tomorrow, or next month, or next year. It’s our choice. But, doing nothing is easy too. Sometimes it’s easier to pretend rather than to perform. It’s easier to sit rather

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than run. To stay instead of set out towards something new. If change is too challenging, things remain how they are (or worsen). If adding more fitness, more fun, more education, more love in our lives is too demanding, it’s easier to settle for less. As business guru Jim Rohn said:

“The choices are ours to make. But while we curse the effect, we continue to nourish the cause. As Shakespeare uniquely observed, “The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves.” We created our circumstances by our past choices. We have both the ability and the responsibility to make better choices beginning today.” When considering changes, use your imagination. Dream big. Consider that in 1960 it was technologically impossible for man to travel into outer space. But with vision and ten years, Neil Armstrong took a small step and a giant leap. Dream became reality in the wake of one voice challenging the scientific community to do whatever was necessary to see to it that America “places a man on the moon by the end of this decade.” The charge awakened the spirit of possibility in an entire nation, planting the seed of possibility into the fertile soil of imagination. A dream. A bold challenge. It wasn’t easy, but it became reality. Today, space flight is commonplace. Let’s apply that lesson to our lives. Hopefully we are each keenly aware of personal traits and qualities – weaknesses – that we would like to change and strengthen. Let’s identify them. Let’s challenge ourselves to turn weaknesses into strengths. Let’s harness the power of motivation towards new experiences and improvements. Remember, the difference between ‘easy-to’ and ‘easynot-to’ lies in simple motivation.

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Hotel Room Workouts WHEN EXERCISE IS A PART OF YOUR DAILY ROUTINE IT’S EASY TO MAKE IT A PART OF YOUR LIFE. BUT ONCE THAT ROUTINE IS BROKEN, IT CAN BE EASY TO FORGET TO EXERCISE.

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PLANK 1 The classic plank is one of the most

Many people who take trips or vacations find it difficult to exercise when they stray from their regular gyms and equipment and find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings. Once you return from your vacation you may feel out of whack and have a hard time getting back to your regular exercise routine. Next time you plan a trip, make sure you also plan to do these 5 easy workouts that can be done in a hotel room. You’ll stay in shape, feel alert and energized on your trip and, most importantly, you’ll still feel this way when you return.

3 RUNNING PUSH-UPS

2 SUITCASE SQUAT

Using your suitcase as weight, pick it up and support it on your back. Hold it by your shoulders and perform 4 sets of 8-12 squats.

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Start in standard pushup position, with your palms on the floor and arms just outside of your shoulders. Push yourself up and at the top of the push-up tuck your knee up into your chest. Quickly switch and bring your left knee to your chest, repeating this “running” motion four times. Lower yourself back down, completing 1 rep. Perform 1 set of 8 reps.

versatile yet effective exercises, making it the perfect hotel room exercise. To do a plank, bring yourself onto your forearms and your toes. Tighten your abs and hold this position for one minute or as long as you can. Do one plank at the end of each workout.

4 HALF JACKS

It’s important to avoid jumping or thumping exercises that could disturb other hotel visitors. The half jack is a great variation of the jumping jack that doesn’t actually involve jumping. Bend your knees into a squatting position, and then extend the right leg out while raising the right arm out to the side. Switch to the left side. Perform 4 sets of 15 half jacks one each side.

5 STANDING SIDE CRUNCH

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, abs held tight and arms raised to make a 90 degree angle. Simultaneously raise your right knee up and out to the side while bringing your right elbow down to meet your knee. Contract your abs, specifically your obliques, when your knee and elbow are closest together. Lower your knee and raise your arm, then repeat. Perform 4 sets of 8-12 reps, switching sides after each set.

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON MYTHS ABOUT BOTOX. MYTH:1 BOTOX IS TOXIC It’s a myth that Botox is basically botulism or food poisoning. The reality is that Botox is made from a purified protein that is derived from the toxin. Many medications are derived from toxins and are completely safe. There has been extensive research and testing on Botox to ensure it is both safe and effective for users. Botox injections have one of the highest satisfaction ratings from patients on realself.com with nearly 95% of users being happy with their results from the treatments.

MYTH 2: IF YOU STOP GETTING BOTOX, YOUR WRINKLES WILL GET WORSE. Nope - they won't get worse but they will return to the state they were originally. If you choose to stop Botox treatments completely, the regular development of wrinkles will continue. But no, Botox will not make your wrinkles worse.

MYTH 3: BOTOX IS ONLY USED FOR COSMETIC PURPOSES This is probably the biggest misconception about Botox. Botox is FDA approved for many medical conditions including: pain relief for migraines, TMJ and to stop excessive sweating.

MYTH 4: BOTOX IS USED FOR LIP ENHANCEMENT Often people confuse Botox with injectable fillers. Botox is most commonly used for relaxing wrinkles and does not have a plumping effect. It can relax lines around the lips. If you are interested in lip enhancement, dermal fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane are better suited.

MYTH 5: BOTOX IS ONLY FOR WOMEN Absolutely not! They don't call it "Bro-Tox" for nothing! Wrinkles can sometimes make men appear angry, in addition to looking older. Getting Botox can soften up a person’s look to give them a more approachable appearance - which can help men personally and professionally.

MYTH 6: YOU SHOULD PRICE SHOP FOR BOTOX

Common Botox Myths - Busted!

Botox has been extremely popular throughout the years with more and more people using it to regain a youthful appearance. It can help to relax wrinkles around the eyes and forehead safely, quickly and virtually painlessly. But how much do you REALLY know about Botox? Despite its growing popularity, there are still some pretty big misconceptions about Botox out there. Facebook.com/HealthyIdaho

When it comes to any cosmetic injection - experience, artistry and skill matter so much more than the “cheapest price.” Choosing an injector based on skill vs. price can be the difference between friends asking “what work have you had done?” and “what’s your secret?” Experienced Botox injectors can also make sure that you are getting the right amount of units for full correction. Silk Touch Med Spa is an accredited practice ranked in the top 250 in the nation for Botox, Juvéderm and Kybella. Our team of talented injectors customize each treatment to enhance your natural beauty and help reverse signs of aging, while giving you the wow results you’re looking for. Interested in learning more about Botox cosmetic treatments? Visit us online at SilkTouchMedSpa.com to request a free consultation. While you’re there don’t forget to check out our monthly specials page for our latest injectable specials.

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Casual? WHICH STATES ARE THE MOST

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The top 20 cities for sweats consumption: 1.

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FDA APPROVES FIRST DIGITAL PILL People don’t always take their medicine the right way, and that results in billions of dollars in healthcare expenses. A Japanese pharmaceutical company (Otsuka) and a digital medicine service (Proteus Digital Health) teamed up to fix that problem in a futuristic way.

10. Scranton, PA 11. Salt Lake City, UT 12. Marquette, MI 13. Milwaukee, WI

The pill they developed is fitted with a tiny sensor that is activated when it comes into contact with stomach acid. The signal is picked up by a patch worn on the rib cage, and the patch sends the data via Bluetooth to a smartphone app. Whoever has permission can thus see if a patient has taken their medication.

14. Washington, DC 15. Austin, TX 16. Watertown, MA 17. Jacksonville, FL 18. Idaho Falls, ID

The drug, called Abilify, treats mental illness like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tracking whether a patient has taken their medication has long been a problem in many fields of medicine, but especially in mental health.

19. Providence, RI 20. Chicago, IL Source: experian.com

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TEENAGE BRAIN A study has launched that will last for more than a decade and involve about 10,000 children. Called ABCD (Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development), and launched by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. “Using cutting-edge technology, scientists will determine how childhood experiences (such as sports, videogames, social media, unhealthy sleep patterns, and smoking) interact with each other and with a child’s changing biology to affect brain development and social, behavioral, academic, health, and other outcomes,” the study website says. The study will include research into drugs and alcohol, screen time, stress, sibling relationships, parenting, and much more.

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Wyoming Flannel shirts Nevada Dog treats

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Ozark trail tumblers

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Alaska RV & Marine Antifreeze

Louisiana Root beer extract

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Maine Brownie mix

Vermont

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Rhode Island Christmas lights

Georgia

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Mississippi Oil-less fryer

Maryland Glue sticks

Florida Sparkling cider Hawaii: Barbie Farmer Doll

Delaware Spiced jelly candy

Connecticut Ghost in the Shell DVD

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OPIOID PROBLEMS President Trump signed a $1.3 trillion budget in March that will fund the federal government through 2018, which includes big increases for battling the opioid epidemic. Funding to address the opioid epidemic almost tripled from previous budgets, totalling $3.6 billion. That said, many healthcare experts say that is far less than what is needed. Opioids killed more than 42,000 Americans in 2016, and a recent White House report said the epidemic cost the US economy more than $500 billion in 2015.

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MEN VERSUS WOMEN EXERCISE: Me n : 56% say they do vigorous exercise 1 to 7 days a week W o m e n: 4 2% say they do vigorous exercise 1 to 7 days a week

MEN AND ALCOHOL

SMOKE MARIJUANA: Me n : 13 % currently smoke marijuana, 48% have tried it W o m e n: 7 % currently smoke marijuana, 35% have tried it

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PREFERRED GENDER OF A BOSS: Me n : 19% prefer a male boss, 13 % prefer a female boss, 6 8 % don’t care either way W o m e n: 27 % prefer a male boss, 28% prefer a female boss, 4 4 % don’t care either way

have drunk alcohol in the last 24 hours

PUTTING OFF MEDICAL TREATMENT: Me n : 22% put off medical treatment because of cost

MEN, AGED 50+

W o m e n: 3 7 % put off medical treatment because of cost

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STRESS: Source: Gallup.com

Me n : 4 0% feel frequent stress W o m e n: 49% feel frequent stress

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have drunk alcohol in the last 24 hours

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FOUR RULES FOR GROWING

a Beard

1. It’s Going to Be Ugly Before It Looks Nice Patchy, mangy, scruffy, adolescent. These are all words that may accurately describe your beard in its early stages, so be ready for mocking comments and unpleasant looks in the mirror. It will look better, so don’t give in to the scorners.

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Office Clothing Guide For Dudes A shirt and tie is the brainless choice for most office settings. So maybe you wear a colored shirt or a striped shirt with the tie. This is as about as adventurous as bringing candy to the movie theater. Here are three ways to take your professional look to a higher plane of style:

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2. Moisturize and Comb

Swap the colored shirt for the a fitted crew neck t-shirt, and wear it with a sports/suit coat. For the shirt, stick to black, gray, or white.

Beard balms and oils will give the beard hair a nicer, kempt look, and will prevent dryness and itchiness. A comb helps work whatever product you’re using through the beard.

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3. Give It Shape A lot of guys take razor or trimmer in hand too early. Let your beard find its fullness before you go chopping it down (this may take a couple of months). Once it does look full, trim up to the Adam’s apple, a create a line that goes to the bottom of your ear. Define your cheek line as well, but don’t go too low on the hairline. Lastly, make sure there is a line between the nose and the moustache hair. You don’t want it to look like your beard flows out of your nose.

4. Give It Time Those around you may need some time to get used to the beard, however long or short it may be. Let your identity and your beard meld together before you yield to pressure from significant others, family, and friends. But beware: a beard just doesn’t work for for some people. Don’t take stubbornness too far.

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Leave the boring, corporate drone, black dress shoes with heels at home, and slip into some office-worthy sneakers. We like the Merrell Freewheel Lace, the Seavees 06/64 Legend Clipper Class, Cole Haan, and Tods.

Bag It Up Leave behind your dad’s briefcase and the shoulder straps of the 2000s. Go leather, and don’t be afraid of the backpack. Dark leather, brown, gray, or black backpacks can be the practical, stylish option for transporting work stuff. Brands we like include Ted Baker, Reiss Bilton, and Rains.

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With the stream of so many drinks like teas, kombucha, coconut water, fruit juices, smoothies, protein shakes, and flavored waters, it’s confusing to know what is healthy and what isn’t. First and foremost, water is the best drink for you. Water is cheap, accessible, and sugar and calorie free. It’s the perfect drink because it provides exactly what the body needs, restoring lost fluids, quenching thirst and restoring hydration. However, if you’re like most people you like variety in your drinks. Here are a few healthy drink options:

FRUIT INFUSED WATER:

LEMON WATER:

KALE JUICE:

If you are thirsty but need that extra something to keep you satisfied, fruit infused water is perfect for you. Infusing water with fruits and herbs keeps you happy without the drawback of extra calories, sugars and sweeteners. Before making your drink, be sure to wash your produce to remove chemicals and pesticides. Softer fruits like lemon, lime, and berries can be sliced thick or thin, but harder fruits like apples need to be cut thinly because they take longer to release flavors. You can also add herbs such as: rosemary, ginger root, mint and basil to release oils.

Lemon water can provide some vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. Lemon water boosts mood and energy levels, as well as your immune system (slightly). Some claim the drink improves mental and digestive health, and the high amounts of antioxidants help keep skin looking fresh. Resist the temptation to dump sugar into the lemon water. Once you drink lemon water without sugar a few times, you’ll find that it satisfies without the sugar.

With its varied health benefits, kale can’t help but be involved when discussing a contestants for healthiest drink. The leafy green contains high amounts of iron (one of the most important nutrients for your body), is low in calories, boosts heart health, detoxifies the body, fights cancer, improves eye health and fights inflammation. Although the leafy green may not be the tastiest to some paletes, it serves a great purpose!

KOMBUCHA: What is it? Kombucha is a fermented beverage containing probiotics, antioxidants and polyphenols (micronutrients). The fermentation process creates large amounts of healthy bacteria that support the immune system. Other benefits include: nutrient absorption, decreased risk of developing allergies and diseases, body detoxing and increased energy levels. Warning – not all kombucha’s are created equal, so be cautious when choosing. Some kombucha’s may contain high amounts of sugar and/or a trace amounts of alcohol.

TEA: Tea is filled with many health benefits. Certain teas contain antioxidants which help protect your body from free radicals and dangerous chemicals. Tea boosts the immune system, decreases the risk of cancer, soothes the digestive system, and is a great no-calorie alternative to water.

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Taken from a flowering shrub in South Africa.

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CRANBERRY JUICE: If you need some big flavors in your beverages, you won’t be disappointed with cranberry juice. Cranberry juice is filled with vitamin C, salicylic acid, and antioxidants. Cranberry juice improves cardiovascular health, dental health, and bone health. Aside from providing you with nutrients, it also prevents urinary tract infections, respiratory infections and cancer. Watch out for added sugar!

Kale Juice Recipe You’ll need: a juicer

MILK: Milk is rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, riboflavin, Vitamins A, D, B-12, and niacin. If you’re one with allergies, soy milk is a great option, it’s also packed with Vitamin D, protein and calcium. Because milk is high in calories, adults should limit their intake. Resources: draxe.com, today.com, healthambition.com, organicfacts.com, foodmatters.com, harvard.edu

Ingredients: 1 cup dinosaur kale 1 cup red russian kale 1/2 medium cucumber 2 apples (honeycrisp or fuji) 1 lemon, peeled 1/2 inch ginger Run all ingredients through a juicer, chill, and serve. Some other ingredients to try to change it up include mint and coconut water.

Top Herbal Teas to Try TRADER JOE’S RED REFRESH:

Hibiscus, rosehips, lemongrass, peppermint, orange peel, lemon verbena, wild cherry bark.

HARNEY&SONS ROOIBOS:

An herb indigenous to South Africa, vanilla tasting, and calming.

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By this time of the year, many people have given up on their well-intentioned new year’s resolutions to eat a healthier diet. Perhaps one reason for this failure is that people aren’t quite sure what a healthy diet actually is. If you do a Google search of “healthy diet,” millions of hits instantly appear. A quick skim of the results shows a lot of different options—low sodium, the Mediterranean diet, low fat, gluten free, Paleo diet—and the list goes on and on. How is anybody supposed to sort through all of the information and figure out what diet is best? Let’s take a closer look at some popular current diets.

WEIGHT WATCHERSGrade: D

The premise of the Weight Watchers program is that certain foods and their quantities are deemed to have a certain number of points, with program participants being allotted so many points in a day. Sure, this can teach first time participants what a proper portion of food looks like, but assigning points to foods can lead to obsessive caloriecounting and a subsequent unhealthy relationship with food. From a health behavior standpoint, this diet promotes habits that can lead to a poor relationship with food and body. The program promotes itself as the “#1 Best Diet for Fast Weight Loss.” To be sustainable, weight loss should be slow. Any diet that promotes itself as a tool for quick weight loss is a red flag. Furthermore, restricting how much food you eat, basically starving yourself, often leads to future binge eating.

FLEXITARIAN DIETGrade: A-

The Flexitarian Diet is a mostly vegetarian diet but meat is definitely okay. This diet promotes eating lots of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and beans. You don’t have to give up any foods though—the diet suggests that you start by having 2 of the 7 days of the week be “meatless.” This diet gets a great grade from us because it promotes eating super healthy plant-based foods but doesn’t outlaw any foods. It promotes a healthy balance and is a realistic long-term diet. It also doesn’t try to restrict portion sizes, and the goal of this diet is health, not weight-loss.

GLUTEN-FREE DIETGrade: C+

For those with gluten allergies, following a strict gluten-free diet is very important for health. However, among the population at large, there seems to be a big misunderstanding about what gluten is. It’s just a grain protein and is not bad for you unless you have an allergy. Those who follow a gluten-free diet of their own volition may feel better just because by avoiding foods with gluten, they’re avoiding most junk food— pizza, chips, cookies, candy, etc. They may also see health benefits because they might eat more fruits and vegetables, since these are food groups that are gluten free. However, most dieticians would advise against completely cutting out healthy food groups (such as whole grains!) if you don’t have an actual allergy. If you buy specialty gluten-free items such as gluten-free bread, a gluten-free diet may be more expensive than a regular diet too.

PALEO DIETGrade: B-

The Paleo diet wants you to eat like humans supposedly did thousands of years ago. This diet includes eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, and meat, and completely outlaws grains, dairy, and beans and peanuts. The Paleo diet is simply not sustainable long-term for most people. Most dieticians advise against completely cutting out otherwise healthy foods such as whole grains, dairy, and even beans and peanuts. Whole grains, dairy, and beans and peanuts are all great for a healthy diet. By outlawing foods and making them “bad,” this diet can promote disordered eating habits and an unhealthy obsession with food and body. However, those who follow this diet do consume lots of fruits and vegetables, which is great for your health.

KETO DIETGrade: C

The Keto diet is built to put your body in a state where it’s burning dietary and stored body fat for energy, rather than sugar, which is the more typical source of fuel. This means you’re eating lots of fats and a moderate amount of proteins, and very little carbs. Entering ketosis (the state where your body is breaking down fats instead of sugars) is not unhealthy, and can lead to more weight loss than other diets. We also like that the diet focuses on finding and avoiding hidden sources of sugar, and eating healthy fats. But, the keto diet asks a lot of its followers, especially with how few carbs most plans allow, meaning it might not be a viable long-term solution for dietary lifestyle. Also, some may experience fatigue, difficulty thinking clearly, bad breath and blood sugar drops for the first few weeks while the body is getting used to ketosis. Some medical professionals warn that urine pH can become more acidic, increasing the risk of kidney stones. Lastly, whenever you cut out a macronutrient, you may be missing out on micronutrients, so a multivitamin/ supplement may become necessary.

Out of these four popular diets, we most recommend the Flexitarian Diet. It promotes a healthy diet without severely restricting portion sizes and without completely eliminating any foods. It promotes health rather than weight loss.

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WINNING THE

WEST

PLACES WEST OF THE ROCKIES THAT WILL WIN YOU OVER

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WHEN WE DREAM OF VACATIONING WE USUALLY ENVISION A MIRACULOUS BEACH, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, AND THE STUNNING WONDERS OF THE WORLD. AND TIED TO THESE DREAMS ARE SOME MENTAL ROADBLOCKS: FLYING ACROSS THE GLOBE WILL DRAIN THE BANK, WORK WON’T LET YOU AND THE KIDS CAN’T COME. BLAST PAST THOSE ROADBLOCKS WITH THESE SENSATIONAL VACATION SPOTS WEST OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, SEVEN PLACES IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY THAT THE WHOLE WORLD SHOULD SEE.

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Yosemite National Park, CA

You may have missed your chance last year to see the impressive park when it temporarily closed its doors due the government shutdown in 2013. However, 2014 will give way to the 150th year of Yosemite National Park, which also gives way to an incredible vacation spot. From the majestic mountains, valley floor, world renowned Half-Dome, and not to mention the brilliant waterfalls, you will find plenty to do and plenty to see in this awe-inspiring trip.

“Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space.” Ansel Adams

2 Lake Powell, UT & AZ

Grab your jet skis and boat as you gear up for a tour through the crystal water and red rock of Lake Powell. Here you will find the perfect getaway for your family as you water ski between some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. Whether it be on a houseboat, or just camping, you will find enough here to fill up your thrill tank for the whole year.

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Central Coast, CA

Stretching from Ventura County (North of Los Angeles) all the way to Santa Clara County (South of San Francisco) lies 350 miles of coastal beach towns that hug the historic Highway 1. Four major regions including Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey make up this dream vacation. Giving you anything from sun and saltwater to ancient castles to legendary farmers markets, you’ll find plenty to do as you glide the coast. End your trip in the north with the spirited Santa Cruz. Here you’ll spend your days kayaking, zip-lining, and touching sharks at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Central Coast, CA lets you have it all, so don’t wait to live up your getaway dreams among these staggering scenic cities.

Sedona, AZ

A beautiful town nestled in red rock and surprisingly lush greenery, Sedona is a place easily remembered. Trails surrounding the town wind along streams, and provide a cool and rejuvenating escape. Birds and butterflies abound in certain seasons.

Sun Valley, ID

Want the Hollywood ski town without the cost or lines? Enter Sun Valley, ID. The outdoorsy feel in summer will blossom you into biking, rafting, hiking, and eating back all those calories with delicious food. Moving into the winter months will find you strapped to your skis as you glide down the mountains. You won’t miss a moment as you awe at the scenery and spend much needed time getting that fresh air you’ve missed all year.

5 Three Sisters Wilderness, OR

Western Oregon contains the frontier landscape that give the Western United States its rich, wild, and beautiful reputation. The Three Sisters (North, South, and Middle) all rise above 10,000 feet, and create a breathtaking vista no matter which direction you’re seeing them from. The protected area around them provides more than 250 miles of trail through dense Douglas fir, hemlock, pine, alpine meadows and mountain lakes.

Olympic National Park, WA

Captivating forests, vast ecosystems and a variety of amazing views and experiences make this a destination to dream about. It offers a million acres to explore, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth evergreen rainforests, and incredible coastline.

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TIME TO GET READY FOR

WRITTEN BY JUDITH R A SB A ND

It’s been a long, cold winter with our feet stuffed into socks and boots. It’s been easy to put off a pedicure. But the barefoot season is on its way, with potential for major impact on your foot health. So, it’s time to make time for good foot care to make the most of open-toed shoes, sandals, and even bare feet. As your feet come out from hibernation, a pedicure is sure to be needed. If planning to get a professional pedicure, check out locations. Make sure you know the place is clean and reputable. While a pedicure makes your feet look more attractive, it also helps clean and remove dead skin cells. If you have cracked heels or blisters, delay a pedicure until the skin is healed. If deeply cracked where you can see dried blood, treat the heel with an antibiotic cream and cover with a band-aid. These foot problems make way for nail fungus, wart viruses, and serious bacterial infections. Avoid any “specials” that draw dozens more clients and germs into the salon. Don’t shave or wax your legs before your appointment, as hair removal can cause microscopic cuts that increase your vulnerability to infection. A professional pedicure is often thought to be the ultimate luxury, but if the price breaks the bank, you can beat the cost, enjoy the benefits of a great pedicure, and get your feet summer-ready with a little know-how of your own.

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1. Remove old nail polish with a cotton ball saturated in oil-base polish remover. 2. Soak your feet in a basin of warm, sudsy water for 10 to 15 minutes. To save on soaking time, plan your pedicure to follow your bath. 3. Lather your feet with soap and scrub them with a pedicure brush, loofah sponge or a well-napped washcloth. Rub the rough or calloused areas of your feet with a pumice stone to remove hardened dry skin. Your heels tend to feel the hardest and most “sand-papery.” Repeat the process every week for smoother, softer feet. 4. Gently dig any dirt out from under your toenails with an orange stick. 5. Rinse your feet with warm running water and dry with a brisk rubbing action to further remove dead dry skin. 6. Clip or cut your toenails now, while they’re still soft. Cut them straight across—following the general shape of your toe. To prevent ingrown toenails, do not cut around and into the corners of your toenails. To keep toenails from snagging your stockings, yet protect the tender ends of your toes, trim nails just slightly shorter than your toes. You may want to leave them just slightly longer during sandal season for a more festive look, then cut back come winter. 7. Smooth any rough edges with an emery board or diamond file. Round the corners just slightly so they won’t irritate the skin around them as nails grow. File in one direction toward the center and don’t file down into the corners. If your nails are heavily ridged, smooth them with the fine grain side of an emery board.

In just about the time you took to apply toenail polish, the second you step on the beach the sand wears down the shine. No matter. After you’ve showered and dried yourself, just apply another layer of clear coat to your toenails. Instant shine.

8. Apply cuticle remover, cuticle or petroleum jelly and wait a few moments for the cuticle to soften. Gently push back the cuticles with an orange stick. Clean away any excess or loose skin and under your toenails. Clip any hangnails, but do not clip or cut into cuticles unless they are ragged or torn.

When headed outdoors, don’t forget that feet can get sunburned too. Apply or spray the tops of your feet, including toenails, with sunscreen to protect them from damaging UV rays.

9. Scrub your feet once more to remove cuticle cream and any remaining dead skin. 10. Dry your feet thoroughly, particularly between your toes, since bacteria thrive in a warm, damp environment. 11. Rub or massage a thick lotion, cream, or petroleum jelly into your feet and around your cuticles. Using a cotton swab, gently push the cuticles back, as before. Wipe excess cream off your toenails with a tissue dipped in polish remover. 12. If you like, buff your toenails with a chamois-covered buffer to smooth the nails, stimulate circulation, growth, and a healthy shine. Buff in one direction only, for about one minute. 13. Then sit or lie down with your feet propped up for 10 minutes. It’s sheer heaven. 14. If you plan to polish, place cotton balls or small foamrubber sponges between your toes to separate and prevent toes from smudging the polish. You may, instead, twist a tissue and weave it in and out between your toes. 15. Apply a clear basecoat, two coats of colored nail enamel and a clear topcoat. Brush each coat on with three strokes—the first down the center followed by one on either side. Make sure that each coat is dry before you apply the next and completely dry before you put on shoes or sandals.

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Walking barefoot in the soft, fresh green grass or on a sandy beach may be one of the great joys of the summer, but be careful to avoid nails, glass, or splinters, and standing water. Fight the urge to walk barefoot around public pools, showers, changing rooms, and bathrooms, known to be breeding grounds for gross germs and fungus. This is where you wear flip-flops. Wear secure water shoes on rocky shorelines to prevent cuts. Always wash your feet after going barefoot, including between your toes. This includes after swimming in a lake or river. Dry your feet thoroughly and apply lotion. Apply additional lotion before going to bed. If you like, use a lotion with circulationboosting peppermint, rosemary, pine oil, or camphor. Keep your feet clean and healthy, and they’ll be beautiful all season.

Judith Rasband MS AICI CIM is CEO of the Conselle Institute of Image Management (Conselle. com), residing in Orem, Utah. She works with the influence and expressive effects of dress and image on wellness and successful living. www.judith@conselle.com

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LA PAZ, BOLIVIA T H E D R AW: • • • •

Take the Traveler’s Oath “I will experience a new culture, a new food, and a new landscape every year.”

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Stunning landscapes Colorful culture Urban energy Archeological landmarks

T H I N G S TO S E E : • Valle de la Luna • Calle Jaen • Lake Titicaca W H E R E TO E AT: • • • • •

La Espinita Pronto Sumaq Mikhuy La Casona Mercado Uruguay

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HAMBURG, GERMANY

ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA

T H E D R AW:

• Unique experience • Ancient origins • Artistic architecture

• Ancient heritage • Engaging city scene • Seaport feel

T H I N G S TO S E E :

W H E R E TO E AT: • • • •

• Jamaa el Fna Square • Orange juice (orange trees are everywhere)

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Ang Thong National Marine Park Big Buddha Namuang Waterfall Bophut’s Fishermans Village

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Darajani Market Menai Bay House of Wonders Stone Town

W H AT TO E AT:

Fillet of Soul Seven Seas Ti Breizh Mess

• Biryani • Octopus Curry

Kyoto, Japan

KOH SAMUI, THAILAND T H E D R AW:

T H I N G S TO S E E :

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• Nikolaifleet Canal • Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall • Chocoversum

W H AT TO E AT:

Tropical escape Amazing landscapes Interesting culture More relaxed than typical beach vacations • Economical

T H I N G S TO S E E :

• Bahia Palace • The markets and bazaars • The Atlas Mountains

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• Fascinating blend of cultures • Unique food

W H E R E TO E AT: • • • •

La Espinita Pronto Sumaq Mikhuy Tree Tops

T H E D R AW: • Ancient shrines, temples • Peaceful gardens • Experience traditional culture

T H I N G S TO S E E : • • • • • •

Fushimi Inari Taisha Enryaku-ji complex The Kyoto Imperial Palace Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Ginkakuji Daigoji Temple

W H E R E TO E AT: • • • • •

Nishiki Market Kaiten Sushi Honke Owariya Shabu Shabu Orenopan Okumura Karasuma

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PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC T H E D R AW:

GOA, INDIA T H E D R AW: • Unique beach experience • Relaxed, peaceful T H I N G S TO S E E : • • • •

• St. Vitus Cathedral • The Astronomical Clock at the Old Town Hall Tower • Prague Castle

• La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise • Trdelník (Chimney Cake) • Cafe Louvre • Perníčkův sen (gingerbread)

ZHOUZHUANG, CHINA

LYON, FRANCE

T H E D R AW:

T H E D R AW: • Incredible food • Green, lush, mountainous land

• Charming water village • Quiet retreat

T H I N G S TO S E E :

Panaji Spice Farms Arambol Mellow Mandrem

• Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourviere • Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon • Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

• The Double Bridge) • Shen’s House • Tongli village

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W H AT TO E AT: • Xec-xec • Nia’s Restaurant, St. Inez • Branco’s

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W H AT TO E AT:

T H I N G S TO S E E :

• Stunning architecture • World class food

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• Shelled Freshwater Shrimp • Minced Eel • Pork Shanks

L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges La Mère Brazier Café Des Fédérations Au Petit Bouchon Chez Georges

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Your Successful Friends Have Given Up SIT DOWN AND THINK, FOR A MOMENT, ABOUT WHAT YOUR SUCCESSFUL FRIENDS DO COMPARED TO YOUR LOSER FRIENDS THAT COMPLAIN. IF YOU DON’ T HAVE ANY SUCCESSFUL FRIENDS, THEN YOU NEED THESE TIPS I’M ABOUT TO SHARE MORE THAN ANYONE. WRITTEN BY TIM DENNING

YOUR SUCCESSFUL FRIENDS THINK DIFFERENTLY, SPEAK DIFFERENTLY, AND WORK 10 TIMES HARDER THAN YOUR LOSER FRIENDS. SUCCESS IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK IT IS, BUT YOU’VE GOT TO MODEL AND LEARN FROM THE RIGHT PEOPLE. YOUR UNSUCCESSFUL LOSER FRIENDS ARE THE ONES THAT ARE FEEDING YOUR MIND LIES.

1. THEY’VE GIVEN UP BELIEVING THEY CAN’T CHANGE THE WORLD

THEY’RE TELLING YOU THAT YOU CAN’T DO IT, OR IT’S TOO HARD, OR THERE’S NO MEANING IN IT ALL ANYWAY. WHAT TOTAL CRAP! LISTEN TO YOUR SUCCESSFUL FRIENDS. DIVORCE YOUR UNSUCCESSFUL FRIENDS ONCE AND FOR ALL. YOU’RE DESTINED FOR BIG THINGS, YOUNG SKYWALKER.

2. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON LUCK

HERE ARE 16 THINGS YOUR SUCCESSFUL FRIENDS HAVE GIVEN UP:

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Your successful friends believe that it’s not where you are born, how much education you have, or how much money you start out with; success is about believing you can change the world. All of us have the power to do something incredible. We don’t need anyone to tell us we are worthy, or deserve to be phenomenal. Your successful friends let the belief in themselves guide their vision for a better world. Your successful friends believe they can be part of the positive change that helps humanity rise to a higher level.

“Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity” says Oprah Winfrey. Luck is a myth straight out. Your successful friends stopped believing in it a long time ago and have replaced luck with “hustle.” Get out there and make stuff happen. Stop waiting for the right time because it’s never the right time to do anything. You’re in charge of your success, and you’ve got to grab it by the curly ones. The lottery is not going to make you have good luck and be rich; your mind is.

3. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON NUMBING PAIN Your successful friends are not trying to escape life by numbing the pain; they’re trying to discover the pain and then push through it like a bulldozer. Rather than sit at the pub and drink beer, indulge on carbs/salt and mingle with the other losers, they’re out there having meetings and making the stars align towards their vision. They’re frustrated not at the world, but at how much harder they’ve got to work to make their dream come true. Instead of forgetting their failures by numbing the pain, they’re trying to etch their failures into their brain so they can ensure they learn from them, rather than be pushed into darkness by them.

4. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON NEGATIVE PEOPLE More than anything, your successful friends have left their loser friends behind. They’re no longer going to sit down and listen to people who have no idea about anything. Your successful friends avoid losers and treat them like they’re infected with malaria.

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The only time your successful friends are willing to hang out with a loser is when that person has committed to turning their life around, and they’re asking for help. Your successful friends believe in helping others and sharing their advice.

“A Team” wisely. They see raw talent, and love to polish certain people into beautifully shining diamonds. Your successful friends want to create more leaders rather than be the sole leader.

Don’t let negative people tell you how the world is supposed to be. Find out for your yourself. Grab a piece of the map that guides your life from each of your successful friends. Combine all of their knowledge, and then stop consuming content like this. Then go out and execute on it.

Your successful friends can see through all the imperfections someone might have, and notice the light that is desperately trying to shine through. They love to help people transform, and they believe anyone can be successful.

5. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON TIME WASTING Procrastinating is something your successful friends are really bad at. They have faith in what they can achieve and just get started on the goal. They treat life like every moment is precious, and they don’t want to waste a second of it. When your successful friends are old and have gray hair one day, they want to be proud of how they spent their time. Ideally, they want to have changed the world in some significant way, and for their legacy to last generations to come. When they enter a room, they want to be given a standing ovation for the way they have lived their life. They are humbled by the gift of wisdom that they first saw, and then embraced with every cell in their body.

6. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ONLY CONSUMING Rather than consume YouTube videos all day long, your successful friends have given up consuming for creating. They spend as much time as possible doing the “doing” instead of sitting there watching others have the success they’ve always dreamt of. As a rule of thumb, spend more than 50% of your time creating and leave the rest of the time for consuming.

7. THEY’VE GIVEN UP SELFISHNESS Your successful friends put their vision, family and goals before everything else. They also are insanely focused on giving and serving others. Put simply: life is not just all about them.

8. THEY’VE GIVEN UP WASTING THEIR MONEY Money is one of the key differences. Successful people pay themselves first and invest a large amount of their income. They also never forget to make giving money a habit, even when they don’t have much money to give. How much you give will determine how rich you become.

9. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON NOT BELIEVING IN PEOPLE You can’t build Rome if you don’t have people to help with the workload. Your successful friends believe in other people, and pick their

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10. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON NEGATIVE THOUGHTS “World War 3 is not being fought on the battlefield like prior wars; it’s being fought in our own minds.” Your successful friends have oodles of discipline when it comes to their minds. It’s the center of their universe, and they know that all success starts in this one place. They train their mind every single day to avoid the default response of the brain that tells us negative things. Rather than embrace their negative thoughts, your successful friends do everything they can to let these thoughts pass by like clouds in the sky. They’re an observer of their thoughts, and they choose to focus on the rare positive thoughts that come into their consciousness.

11. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON BS And by ‘BS’ we mean, ‘believing shenanigans.’ Life is full of so much meaningless nonsense. Your successful friends have made a conscious choice to give up on buying into BS. Things that don’t serve them, like the news, are eliminated from their schedule. Meetings for the sake of meetings are frowned upon. People who only serve their own interest and have disgustingly ugly egos are forgotten about, like last year’s bottom-of-the-ladder football team. Being successful is centered around not letting BS get in your way. You’ve got to sort through the dirt to find the golden nugget tasks that make you fulfilled. Your BS tolerance has to be at an all-time low for you to be successful. Don’t put up with your own BS and other people’s BS anymore. Make a change for the better and do what successful people do: make a habit of permanently escaping it for the dream island called “meaning.” Now that’s an island we should all want to live on for the rest of our human existence on this beautiful planet we take for granted.

12. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON BEING STUCK IN FAILURE “Failure is a cheap lesson in what’s not going to make you successful.” Your successful friends don’t let failure stop them; they use it to become more. Failure allows your successful friends to learn things they didn’t know. Failure equals education rather than a negative experience that stops them in their tracks.

13. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON BEING SINGLE Now to love: your successful friends have figured out that being single is a myth. Their partner is the one who supports them through all of the challenging times, and reinforces their successful nature. Your successful friends know that they need a good man or woman to come home to. Your successful friends know that love is what makes all of the madness of life worthwhile. Rather than avoiding love or postponing it, they make it their life mission to stop at nothing until they find it while they work away at their vision. Being single is cool for about thirty seconds until you’re an old wrinkly person sitting in your chair and watching all the happy couples dance at the charity ball. You’ll have that sinking feeling that somehow you missed out. Somehow you got so busy with achieving that you forgot what we were put on this planet to do: Love.

14. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON WEARING A MASK Unlike the corporate politicians, your successful friends have taken the mask away. They’re happy to be vulnerable, and they share even the most personal of stories. Being fake is the ultimate crime to them, and letting who they are shine through is the only way they will live their life.

15. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON PEOPLE’S OPINIONS OF THEM Your successful friends couldn’t give a rats a$$ what anyone thinks about them. They’re not trying to impress anyone other than themselves. That’s why they’re not afraid to have a go and fail.

16. THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON GIVING UP You’ve come a long way so far. The final thing your successful friends have given up is giving up. They’ve figured out that you can’t work three months on something and then say, “I’m not getting enough traction and quit.” Your successful friends are not quitters. They push through all of the struggle and pain to earn the title of “successful.” It doesn’t come easy and what they do, more than any of the tips I’ve mentioned above, is NEVER GIVE UP! Quitting is not an option, and they let their passion push through all the barriers. They’re insanely obsessed not to lose, and nothing is going to stop them. Could you adopt this mindset and then go on to join your successful friends on cloud nine where they all hang out after a day of winning at life? I believe you can. Do you? Originally posted on Addicted2Success.com

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Things to lift your life out of monotony BY MICHAEL RICHARDSON

We love storybook heroes because they dare to do things few others have done and go places others fear.

nights in shining armor fight dragons and go on perilous quests. Do our medieval champions simply want a thrill? No. Challenges and escapades require courage, and courage builds a person. People change when they step into their armor and ride off to fulfill a quest. You too will change as you decide to embark on these journeys described on the following pages. They are more than just fun. They can truly elevate your existence to a new level and open your gaze wider to be able to see life from a fuller perspective. Andrew Peiffer, MD, PhD, a men’s

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health specialist, said reaching out to try new activities can slow the processes of aging in your cardiovascular system, in your bones and muscles, and especially in your mind. Have you ever noticed that the sharpest elderly people tend to be the most active ones? This is not a coincidence. “At any age, learning something new will protect you from neurological diseases and slow the processes of aging within the mind,” Peiffer said. So put on your armor, be it a parachute, wet suit, or crampons, and rise to a peak adventure. Healthy-Idaho.com

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UP IN THE AIR: ESCAPING GRAVITY

SKYDIVING:

Defy the ground that has always held you bound by jumping out of an airplane with a parachute. WHY Skydiving isn’t just a way to get your fill of adrenaline. It can be a fulfilling and liberating sport, providing challenges and escapes like no other sport can. Brian Wallace has done over 9000 jumps, and owns his own skydiving business. “It just seems like you are always challenging your mind and body,” he said. DO IT Skydive Idaho, 208-455-0000, 24005 Can Ada Rd., Star, Idaho 83669, starting $195, group discounts. OTHER CONTACT Skydown Sport Skydiving, Caldwell Industrial Airport, 5111 Aviation Way, Caldwell, ID, 18 miles west of Boise, 208-455-2359

PARAGLIDING:

Harness yourself to a parachute-like contraption made of fabric, and let the wind to carry you up in the air. WHY Imagine running off the side of a hill and soaring up instead of down. It can be quite a phenomenal experience to us terrestrial creatures, according to Jonathan Jeffries, owner of a paragliding training school. “We step out of our comfort zone and into the sky,” Jeffries said. One misconception about paragliding is that it is only a sport for thrill seekers. Jeffries said about 95 percent of people who try it come back for more, not for the thrill but for the incredible peace and tranquility of a flight. And flights are by no means little hops. One paraglider travelled over 250 miles.DO IT Idahoparagliding.org

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INDOOR SKYDIVING

Fall for miles but never move more than a few feet. Powerful, machine-generated wind lets you hang in the air. WHY Skydiving on average allows for 45 seconds of the free fall feeling. Wind tunnels can provide the same feeling for longer. Devin Roane, national champion skydiver and trainer at an iFly indoor skydiving facility, says the feeling of falling is exactly the same in a wind tunnel as it is in real life. “There is nothing I’ve experienced like this besides skydiving,” he said. Although it doesn’t replace the initial step out of an airplane, wind tunnels allow for a little more freedom than real skydiving, because you can go on your own, and better opportunities for learning how to literally fly your body. Even though the nearest location is in northern Utah, it is well worth the trip. DO IT iFly, 2261 Kiesel Ave. Suite #200, Ogden, UT 84401, 801-528-5348, iflyutah.com. Starts at $49.

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HANG GLIDING:

Be a pilot of the sky on a glider made of fabric. WHY Kevin Koontz always had dreams as a child where he would fly around like superman. “Hang gliding is like one of those dreams,” said Koontz, who has taught about 8,000 people how to hang glide. A hang glider allows for flight without the hefty costs of airplanes and their fuel. All you need is wind and a good starting point. DO IT hanggliding.org (find places to hang glide), OTHER INFORMATION uhgpga.org

OUTDOOR LIKE NEVER BEFORE

TRAIL RUNNING

Taking cross-country running to a new, more rugged level. WHY For those who feel confined by streets and paved paths, trail running may be your great escape. Some hiking trails double as running trails for followers of this new sport, which combines cross-country running with hiking. The sport requires good coordination to run over varying terrain, changing direction and speed constantly. DO IT trailrunner.com (find trails to run in Idaho).

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ICE CLIMBING

A new side of climbing, ice climbing provides new challenges and a change in your average climb. WHY For those living in cold climates, ice is most often seen as an enemy. But many people have begun to see ice in a new light with ice climbing. It involves techniques of rock climbing and mountain summiting, with ropes, crampons, ice picks and other tools for adventure. Those experienced in the sport say it’s addictive and enthralling, as light shoots through the ice creating all the colors of the rainbow. Ice climbing is best from December to February in Utah, but it’s worth the trip. DO IT utahmountainadventures.com/ice.shtml

TELEMARKING:

A new form of downhill skiing, telemarking is skiing with your heel not attached, like with crosscountry skis. Turning is done by a process of kneeling and lifting the heels. WHY Telemarkers say that they love what they do because it takes skill, it isn’t about being competitive, and it allows for great control. DO IT telemarktips.com

PADDLE BOARDING:

Bring the beach a little closer with a surf board you can stand up on and paddle like a canoe. WHY You may never feel so versatile on the water as when you paddle around standing up on a paddle board. Just find a body of water and dominate it, getting excellent exercise at the same time. DO IT Get a paddleboard paddleboarddirect.com, starting at $799, idahopaddleboarding.com for more info.

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RIVER BOARDING:

Dominate the river in a whole new way, laying on a buoyant board, with fins on your feet for propulsion. WHY This new river sport is beginning to grow all over the U.S., because of the thrill of putting yourself in the middle of rapids rather than floating on top of them. Usually done with a helmet and other protection, this sport is great for thrill seekers. DO IT ripboard.com. Boards start at $329.

BOULDERING

Rock climbing without ropes, and without the danger. Bouldering usually involves small climbs, or longer horizontal climbs, so as to avoid injury from high falls. A crash pad is usually placed underneath the climber while he or she practices moves and technique. WHY Climbing equipment is expensive, and you cannot summit any rock or mountain that you see. Bouldering allows you to simply drive somewhere, step out of your car, and start climbing. It is an excellent climbing sport for those who want a challenge, with established skill levels to show your progression and ability. DO IT bouldering.com, for shoes and crash pads.

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currently in over 100 countries and all 13 are seven continents (that’s right, even Antarctica).

A new sensation bursting on the water, land and snow scene, where a person uses a large parachute-looking kite to propel his or herself. WHY Snowboard lovers, skaters, and wake boarders alike can join together to try something new. Uphill, downhill, or off the hill, parachute-like kites liberate the boarder in ways never thought possible. KITESURFING In 2006 over 110,000 wakeboarding kites were sold. This exhilarating sport requires no boat, only some wind, a kite, and a board. Kitesurfers will propel themselves through the water by holding a handle attached to a parachute-like kite high in the air. DO IT idahokitesports.com.

WAKESURFING:

You just need a boat with an inboard motor, and you can surf its wake. WHY You don’t have to travel a thousand miles to surf. You start by being pulled along close to the boat with a tow rope, then when you catch a wave, and drop the rope, just riding the boat’s wake. Many people will adjust the boat to make a bigger wake for better, easier surfing. DO IT discoverboating.com, search “wakesurf.”

GEOCACHING

Melloblocco - International bouldering meeting Val Masino, Sondrio, Italy May 7-10, 2009.

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Treasure hunting is not dead, and “X” can still mark the spot with geocaching. People hide containers using a GPS system, leaving them for other people to find with their GPS system. Usually people will leave some kind of note pad and writing utensil so people who have found the cache can write their name and leave it behind for others. WHY Geocaches

This is probably because the activity is exhilarating, combining orienteering with high tech and physical ability. DO IT geocaching.com, find caches in your area!

URBAN SPORT UPRISINGS

SLACK-LINING

Tightrope walking is being reborn in the form of a sport called slack-lining. Part of a balancesport revolution, slack-lining involves walking along a tight line of webbing anchored at two ends. The sport has been attributed to two rock-climbers in Yosemite California who liked to walk along chains bordering parking lots. WHY The sport has room for those simply seeking recreation and those seeking higher thrills. Professional slack-liners try to find the most daring places to walk across their webbing. The highest slack-line walked to date was in Norway, at over 3,200 feet in the air. ANYBODY Many find pleasure without the heights. Some enjoy trick-lining, or performing spins and jumps while on the line, which requires great balance. Any two trees, poles, rocks, or anchors of any kind will do, allowing for great versatility in the sport. SETTING UP a line is difficult, and can be done many ways. The easiest way is with a ratchet system, and there are companies that make slack lines with ratchets, like Gibbon. Another way to set up a line is with a system of five caribiners, where you make your own pulley system to tighten the line. DO IT Type in “how to set up a slackline” on the internet, and there will be hundreds of videos explaining the process clearly. TO LEARN MORE slackline.com

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PARKOUR/ FREERUNNING 15 All you need for this sport is a city and

your feet. With heavy origins in France, followers of this sport have discovered new life in cement, bricks, and buildings by jumping off, through, and over them. WHY Traces of the sport can be seen all over the world, from Hollywood to Paris, as experienced parkour practicers flip off buildings, climb complexes, and seem to defy normal human ability. Those new to the sport will be inspired by viral videos, and can begin parkour at the most basic levels. It is non-competitive, with the purpose simply being to see how to traverse urban obstacles in the quickest way. DO IT idahoparkour.com

FREE LINING 16 Freeline skates are made of two wheels

on an aluminum frame, not attached to the feet, like two separate little skate boards. It feels like skate boarding, inline skating, snowboarding, and surfing all at once. To move, you criss-cross your legs back and forth. WHY Yet another progressing sport, with followers all around the world, new freeline tricks are perfected every year. Be part of the movement. DO IT freelineskates.com

FRESH SPORTS YOU SHOULD HAVE PLAYED BY NOW

17 AFUTSAL new dimension of soccer has burst

onto the U.S. soccer scene. WHY Five on five soccer played on a smaller court, with smaller goals, futsal is a fast paced game providing excellent entertainment not only to watch but to play, regardless of skill level. There are already world cups of futsal, drawing thousands of spectators with their lightning quick foot speed and incredible control. DO IT futsal.com

BOCCE 18 Another non-contact sport that provides

new challenges and ways to enjoy the outdoors, bocce is an international game played by skillfully throwing a number of heavy balls at a target. You can play in teams or one-on-one. One side throws the target ball, called a jack, and then whoever gets their throwing ball closest to the jack wins. You can either knock other’s balls away from the jack or try to get close yourself. WHY Be cautioned, because the sport, though simple, is addicting. Though originating in Italy,

the sport is played all over Europe and South America. The United States also has its own Bocce Federation. DO ITbocce.com

19 FRISBEE GOLF/ DISC GOLF

Played much like regular golf, Frisbee golf provides new challenges of coordination. The sport has become so popular that there is even a Professional Disc Golfer’s Association (PDGA). There are courses throughout Utah, which provide, instead of holes, a basket to throw the discs into, with chains to stop the Frisbee once you hit the mark. DO IT find a course at dgcoursereview.com.

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING

Shoot a shotgun at ceramic disks thrown in the air by machine or by hand. WHY Just because you aren’t into hunting doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun of shooting. Clay pigeon shooting is enthralling, and very popular. Shooting competitions all over the country allow skilled shotgun marksmen and women to compete. This is a great shooting sport for beginners as well. DO IT claytargetsonline.com.

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Ta k i n g B a ck Sunday

IT’S A DAY OF REST, A DAY OFF, A PLAY DAY, A SLOW DAY, A DIFFERENT KIND OF DAY FOR EACH PERSON. SUNDAY CAN BE A VITAL DAY TO RECHARGE, BUT IT’S EASY TO SQUANDER.

WRITTEN BY MIC HA EL RIC HARDSON

The 1/7 rule We’ve all had Sundays like this, and admittedly, they can be nice. Doing nothing is important, but how you do nothing affects your ability to recharge. In fact, doing something productive on Sunday for part of the day is key to doing nothing the rest of the day, and feeling good about it. And when Monday comes, you’ll be glad you dedicated part of Sunday to all or some of the six items below. I’m not sure who said it, but it’s true: a Sunday well spent brings a week of content. Try the 1/7 rule. Sunday is one day in seven. If you use 1/7 of your Sunday effectively, the day will be rejuvenating, and your week will go better.

The 1/7 Rule: Things to Do For a 1/7 of Your Sunday Spend two hours on Sunday (1/7 of the day) on some or all of these things.

Some Sunday Wisdom

“Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

10 MINUTES OF INTROSPECTION “Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan.” -Albert Schweitzer

We get caught up in jobs and social lives so much that we often fail to do any self-assessment, physically or mentally. Introspection is vital to selfimprovement, and self-care.

Cooking can help slow things down, and nutritious food leads to a better functioning body. Cooking during the week can be stressful, but Sunday kitchens are liberating. Decrease the cooking stress during the week by preparing meals on Sunday and freezing them.

“...millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” -Susan Ertz

PREPARE A HEALTHY MEAL OR SNACKS FOR THE WEEK

OUTFIT PLANNING Check out the weather for the next five days, and choose a few outfits for the week. Beware, this may lead to doing laundry.

GO OUTSIDE It doesn’t have to be a hike or an intense bike ride or exercise at all, really. Just find some trees, grass, and flowers! Research suggests that exposure to green space restores our capacity to pay attention, along with many other benefits.

PICK A ROOM, AND CLEAN IT The weight of a work week is somehow lighter when your living space is organized and clutter-free.

AVOID EMAIL Why look at emails that bring Monday closer than it needs to be? Likely, you won’t respond to or act on emails on Sunday, so just don’t open them, and turn off email notifications on your phone.

“Sunday. Take it slow and give your soul a chance to catch up with your body.” -Anon.

3 Ways To Waste Your Sunday gg Sleep until you’re hungry, eat until you’re sleepy. gg Social media bonanza gg Mediocre tv show marathons

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The High Cost of Medication

A Critical Piece in the Puzzle of Healthcare Reform

One of President Trump’s chief campaign promises was an oath to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. This has proven to be a greater struggle than the President perhaps anticipated, and this struggle has re-opened the wider debate over healthcare in our country. One of the central themes in the healthcare debate is the cost of prescription drugs— according to a recent Harvard Medical School study, paying for prescription medication makes up almost one-fifth of what a person spends on healthcare. To quote President Trump, that’s huge. And prices are rising at a rate that makes prescription medication increasingly inaccessible for the average American. According to the AARP, drug prices increased an average of 208% from 2008 to 2016— and incomes certainly did not increase at a comparable rate.

WRITTEN BY C A ITLIN SC HILLE, MPH

Let’s take a closer look at some of the explanations about why prescription drugs are so expensive. 1.

INCENTIVE. There is often no incentive for programs and companies to prescribe a generic alternative over the more expensive brand name drug. According to the law that established Medicaid, it has to cover any and all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), even if a cheaper, but equally effective drug is available. Let’s say you work at a pharmacy and you have the option to prescribe a more expensive drug or a less expensive drug. To make better numbers for your pharmacy and make more money for your company, you’ll prescribe the more expensive drug. And why wouldn’t you? We can’t rely on personal altruism to be the incentive.

MONOPOLY. There are government-protected monopolies on certain drugs. This prevents less expensive generic drugs from being available, forcing consumers to pay out for the bigname drug with the hugely inflated price. Why is it so bad to have only one drug available? When there’s no competition, manufacturers are free to hike up the prices as far as they wish— hence, a monopoly. Brand name drug prices are cut almost in half once two generic alternatives are available and cut to a third once five generic alternatives are available. While some argue for more government regulation on the pharmaceutical industry, this is an area where some free-market competition would do some good.

TIME. Drug patents can take several years to get approved, meaning that a pharmaceutical company must wait several years before it can even begin selling a medication and making money.

EXPENSE. Research and development in creating a new drug is usually a massively expensive and lengthy process, and yes, this absolutely contributes to the high cost of prescription drugs, as the cost of the drug can be a reflection of the time and money that was involved in creating the drug. However, drug development is sometimes funded by government grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Additionally, 9 out of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. spend more money on marketing than they do on research and development, casting skepticism on research and development as the scapegoat for high drug prices.

So what can be done to make prescription medication more financially accessible to the average American? The four brief explanations above are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the complicated web of the pharmaceutical industry and the resulting high drug prices, illustrating that there is no simple reform or straightforward solution to the problem. Rather, perhaps there are smaller reforms and smaller partial solutions that can chip away at this mountain of a problem. Programs like Medicare and Medicaid could be required to use a generic alternative if it is available, rather than allowing profit-driven pharmacies to prescribe the highest-cost medication. NIH-funded grants for drug development could have contingencies about eventual drug pricing. The patent approval system could be streamlined. We could fight for reform to end government-protected monopolies in certain drugs, which would allow generic alternatives to be introduced to the market, lowering prices. From an upstream, public health prevention approach, health education and health promotion campaigns could focus on lifestyle factors to prevent chronic conditions that often cause people to become dependent on a long-term prescription medication. Sources: BBC, jamanetwork.com, time.com, www.aarp.org

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1/ 5 Paying for prescription medication makes up almost onefifth of what a person spends on healthcare. Source: Harvard Medical School

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WELLNESS

MORE THAN A

HEADACHE MIGRAINE FACTS

Migraine is the

3RD MOST PREVALENT

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illness in the world. Migraine is the

6TH MOST DISABLING illness in the world.

NEARLY 1 IN 4

U.S. households includes someone with migraine.

12% OF THE POPULATION – including children – suffers from migraine.

Understanding migraines and the modern state of treatment When a migraine strikes it can be disorienting and excruciating. Light, sound and smells become your enemy. The throbbing pain hurts so bad you want to cry, but you know that will only make things worse. This is not just a bad headache. “Migraine is a neurological disease with extremely incapacitating neurological symptoms,” according to the Migraine Research Foundation, “It’s typically a severe throbbing recurring pain, usually on one side of the head.” But in about 1/3 of attacks, the foundation website says, both sides are affected. Common symptoms include visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, extreme sensitivity to sound, light, touch and smell, and tingling or numbness in the extremities or face. All in all, it’s an awful experience that 38 million Americans go through.

Out of the 38 million Americans who suffer from migraine,

28 MILLION ARE WOMEN. Migraineurs are from 2.2 to 4.0 times more likely to have major

DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Migraines are often hereditary, but it goes beyond genetics and is also linked to nerve pathways, brain chemicals and environmental factors. For women, there can also be a link to levels of estrogen, and so frequency of migraines can increase around menstruation. Migraines affect each individual differently, and can range in frequency and intensity. In fact, not only does it vary from person to person, but it also varies from migraine to migraine. One migraine may produce throbbing and slight nausea, the next may be debilitating with aura (a visual disturbance) and vomiting. That is part of the reason it is a difficult disease to treat.

source: migraineresearchfoundation.org

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Triggers Triggers are factors that can set off a migraine. They are not the root cause of migraines, but can spur them on. Keeping track of which triggers affect you can help you make changes that could help reduce the frequency or intensity of migraines. Many doctors recommend keeping a migraine diary to track what factors that may affect you. Effective dairies include noting the duration, symptoms and all the possible factors surrounding your migraine. The Migraine Research Foundation lists possible triggers as:

Lifestyle Triggers: changes in sleep patterns, fasting, skipping meals, dehydration, alcohol, over-exertion, exercise, stress.

Environmental Triggers: strong smells, bright or flickering lights, smoke/pollution, altitude, air pressure, and motion sickness. Weather-related Triggers: humidity (both high and low), sudden or big changes in temperature, changes in barometric pressure, or bright sunlight. Hormonal Triggers: changes in hormone levels, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, oral contraceptives. Medication Triggers: overuse of pain medications (both over-the-counter and prescription), oral contraceptives, medication side-effects. Food Triggers: Strong scientific evidence linking migraine to specific foods is lacking. If they’re present, food triggers differ among individuals, and specific foods may become triggers only when combined with other triggers. These foods and additives are often named as common triggers: artificial sweeteners, MSG (a flavor enhancer in many processed foods), nitrates (cured meats), and tyramines (fermented foods, aged cheeses, freshly baked yeast bread and cake), alcohol (especially red wine and beer), caffeine.

Treatments There are many options to help ease migraines, but you need to find the treatment that works best for you and your lifestyle. There are acute treatments that use over-thecounter drugs to treat your migraine when you start to have symptoms. If you want to help lessen the frequency of your migraines there are preventive treatments that use prescription drugs. For those who wish to avoid drugs or to supplement their drug treatments, there are complementary treatments that use non-drug techniques such as meditation, acupuncture, biofeedback, yoga or tai chi, chiropractic methods, or other naturopathic methods. Many physicians also recommend lifestyle changes as a form of complementary therapy. This can include increasing water intake to prevent dehydration, regulating a consistent sleep schedule, and exercising regularly. A non-drug approach could be a good choice because: You have allergies to drugs You can avoid side-effects or addictions You are pregnant or trying to become pregnant It may aggravate another condition you have Drugs have proven ineffective for you Non-drug treatments are mostly low-cost or free Non-drug treatments can be used to supplement drug treatments source: migraineresearchfoundation.org, americanmigrainefoundation.org

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Treatments On the Horizon Specialists are developing new ways of treating migraines as they learn more about how migraines affect the brain.

Single-pulse TMS (for transcranial magnetic stimulation) and the Cefaly t-SNS (for transcutaneous supraorbital neurostimulation), transmit magnetic or electrical energy to nerves through the skull to the brain to help treat and possibly prevent migraines. These can be handheld devices or headbands that can allow treatments at home. CGRP is a small protein that

acts as a neurotransmitter (a chemical messenger) that is found throughout the brain and body and is highly prevalent in the trigeminal system, the sensory nerves that supply the head and neck. Researchers discovered CGRP is found in high levels in migraine sufferers during an attack, providing a new target for pharmaceutical drugs to focus on. There are currently four anti-CGRP treatments in phase III clinical trials.

Ketamine is a medicine

increasingly given to treat depression and chronic pain, including migraines. Ketamine clinics are beginning to pop up around the country. Originally an anesthetic, and commonly used as a party drug, new research hails ketamine as an effective alternative to chronic pain and depression treatments that don’t work. It doesn’t function by correcting chemical imbalances as antidepressants might, but works to improve neural connections, or brain plasticity. Ketamine isn’t for everyone, however, as it can lead to hallucinations and wild emotional side effects. Sources: Nytimes.com, neurologyadvisor.com, migraine. com, asahq.com

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WELLNESS

TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT

TERRORISM

WRITTEN B Y MIC HAEL R ICHA R D SO N

After 9/11, my wife said she would struggle to go to sleep at night, because of the airplanes flying overhead. Just a young girl, she was scared they were flying toward her house to hurt her family.

Here are some basic guidelines for parents:

Terrorism is a dark plague that makes the world seem colder, and that makes everyone feel threatened. Parents want to shield their children from gruesome violence, and help them retain a bright outlook on the world around them. But chances are your children have been exposed in some way to news of the many terrorist attacks that have happened recently. Naturally, children have questions, and parents need to provide answers and reassurance of safety.

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Don’t just ignore it. If kids have questions, they’ll find answers on the playground if you don’t step in. If you are rattled, don’t talk to your child until you have things under control yourself. Children are terrified by a scared parent. Find out what your children know. It may help to have separate conversations with children of differing ages. Be reassuring. Remember that the most important thing for a young child is to feel safe. They also want to know their family is safe. Help kids think about the future. Keep routines going. There’s no need to include gruesome details Let the child cope in his own way, even if there is some misunderstanding. Some children will not be bothered by terrorist attacks in distant lands, which is fine. There is no need to make them scared or concerned.

Preschool:

Elementary age:

Middle school:

High school:

Answer questions, but there is no need to elaborate and give details.

Let the child lead the discussion.

Don’t assume they will understand everything. Initiate a discussion.

Find out how they feel, and what their opinions are.

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QUESTIONS CHILDREN ASK

And some ideas for answers

“Why did they do that?”

“Could that happen here?”

Terrorists think that the way some people live is wrong, so they try to hurt those people, and make them feel scared. This is not right. Other people don’t have healthy brains, and they do bad things because their minds don’t work properly.

I don’t think it will. Things like this are very rare. And if something does happen, we have lot’s good people to protect us, like policemen, soldiers, and firefighters.

“Why would they hurt people who didn’t do anything to them?”

“Why did they kill themselves afterward?”

Terrorists hurt regular people because they hope it will make everyone scared. They want people to pay attention to them and what they believe. But that is a very wrong thing to do.

“How do they decide who they want to hurt?” That is hard to say. We don’t always know why they pick the people and places they do. Sometimes they want to just hurt as many people as possible, which is very evil.

Some people believe they are doing something good by hurting others, and that they will get rewarded in heaven. But they are wrong. Other people just don’t want to go to jail, and would rather die.

“Will the terrorists come back?” This could happen again, but things like this don’t happen very often. The police are adding more security to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

“I’m scared” Yes, that was a scary thing that happened. But we have lot’s of people to keep us safe, and I will always be watching out for you.

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FOOD

STREET FOODâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;STYLE

ThaiBasilBeef SERVES:

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Pad gra prao is one of Thailand’s most beloved street foods. This dish is so good because of the Thai basil, which gives it a peppery kick.

It’s a household favorite that always delivers.

YOU’LL NEED: FOOD PROCESSOR

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Rice

1. Rice: In a large saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, while you prepare the recipe. Use a fork to fluff up the rice when ready to serve.

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed 1-1/2 cups water

Basil Beef

7 garlic cloves, peeled 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 red Thai chiles, halved and seeded 3 large shallots, roughly chopped 3 tbsp coconut oil 3 tbsp water 1/4 cup tamari (approx.) 1 tsp coconut sugar 2 tbsp mirin (approx.) 3 tbsp vegan Worcestershire 2 lbs veggie ground round Sea salt 1 cup packed fresh Thai basil leaves

Serving Sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced 3 red Thai chiles, sliced 2 tbsp mirin 1/3 cup tamari 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 5 fresh Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped 1/4 cup sliced cucumber

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2. Basil Beef: In a food processor, combine garlic, red pepper, red Thai chiles and shallots; pulse until a coarse paste forms. 3. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add paste and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, until fragrant. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together water, 1/4 cup tamari, coconut sugar, 2 tbsp mirin and vegan Worcestershire. Set aside. 5. Add veggie ground round to skillet and cook, breaking, up with a wooden spoon. Add tamari mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until veggie ground round is steaming and heated through. Make sure to check the amount of liquid in the skillet: if it gets too dry, add a little bit of water. You do not want this to be dry. Add more tamari or mirin to taste. 6. Serving Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, red Thai chiles, mirin, tamari, lime juice and basil leaves. 7. Once the veggie ground round is heated through, add 1 cup basil leaves. Cover to wilt the basil quickly, about 2 minutes, max. 8. Serve over rice with a side of cucumber slices and a tiny bowl of serving sauce.

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CoolSculpting uses extreme cold to destroy some of the treated tissue over a period of 3 to 6 months – CoolSculpting.com

Measurable Results Within a Few Months The most dramatic results are usually seen between one and three months – CoolSculpting.com Patients seen two months after treatment with CoolSculpting had lost 39.6cc of fat – Lasers Surg Med. February 2014: 46(2); 75-80. doi:10.1002/ lsm.22207 The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure actually reduces the number of fat cells in treated areas by about 20-25% – CoolSculpting.com

Side Effects and Adverse Outcomes Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching or skin sensitivety – CoolSculpting.com Reported side effects are pain (including long-term), umbilical hernia, gaining fat, enlargement of fat, stretch marks, prolapsed bladder, uterus and rectum, paradocxical adipose hyperplasia, inflammatory colonitis and deep vein trhombosis – FDA.gov

UltraSlim uses non-destructive photonic energy to stimulate the treated tissue to effect lipolysis, immediate fat reduction and/or skin rejuvenation – WardPhotonics.com

Measurable Results Are Immediate In clinical trials, patients immediately lost an average of 3.5” combined from the waist, hips and thighs while at each treatment visit, and 98% of those patients lost more than 2”. Patients lost an average of 1.6 liters (1600cc) of fat at the treatment visit (immediate losses of 717cc to 4.6 liters) – ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02867150 In Vivo studies show that abdominal fat thickness was immediately reduced by 33% with one 8-minute UltraSlim treatment – WardPhotonics.com

No Side Effects or Adverse Outcomes Ultraslim is the only body-contouring device that is classified as Risk Group 1, the safest category of medical devices. There is no pain, no discomfort, no downtime, no dysmorphic fat accumulations, no paradoxical enlarging of fat cells, no new production of fat cells and no side effects or adverse outcomes of any kind – WardPhotonics.com

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