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19 What to Eat to Clear Up and Improve Your Skin 25 Recipe to Refresh: DIY, Natural Skin Care 30 3-Minute Makeup RN MEN:

33 Forget About the Stigma: Male Nurses 45 2018 Sports Watchlist

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EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Katrina Yoder CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Arielle Tiner

EDITOR’S NOTE

Welcome to SPRING 2018 at PULSE! I can’t believe we’re on our 8th issue already, and I’m thrilled to have you along for the ride! The arrival of spring brings about a new dose of excitement and adventure wrapped up in sunny days and sweet family time. As you take time to enjoy some vitamin D, my hope is that you’ll be enriched and encouraged as you page through this edition. I have met, or been introduced to, or otherwise become acquainted with thousands of healthcare professionals during the making of PULSE. It has become abundantly clear to me that caregivers are not made nor defined by a degree or a line of work or a job title. Nurse. Activities Director. EMT…these are simply different ways of describing the unique set of humble attributes that allow a very select group from our society to care for others. Our SPOTLIGHT on page 3 features PATRICIA CICENIA, an Activities Director, who embodies these innate qualities and more. Be sure to check it out and be prepared for your heartstrings to be tugged! Did you know only 36% of people really know how they feel at any given time? I sure didn’t! Don’t miss our CHRISTINE COMAFORD neuroscience series (pg.14). Christine provides us the opportunity to explore insights into our minds and behaviors, while letting us in on the secret to controlling our emotions - before they control us. Check out our delicious FRESH RECIPES for spring (pg. 9) that are sure to tickle your taste buds! I can’t get enough of the taco lime grilled chicken recipe! We’ve also included some BEAUTY TIPS including 3 minute makeup and refreshing DIY NATURAL SKIN CARE recipes. If you’re anything like me and love coffee in (almost) all forms, you’ll definitely want to check out the DIY coffee scrub (pg. 27)! Be sure to read FORGET ABOUT THE STIGMA (pg. 33). It is both a moving and insightful article from male nurses delving into the realm of their nursing career experiences in what is traditionally a female-dominated field. DEWEY AND OTIS are back again (pg. 45) with two young stars to keep an eye on this year. As always, be sure to look for the special COUPON CODE found on the pages throughout the magazine for a great offer on your uniforms, footwear and accessories. I really hope you have enjoyed reading this magazine as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. Happy reading!

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SPOTLIGHT: CARE

Pat and Dottie (left to right)

Patricia Cicenia ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR We have met, been introduced to, or otherwise become acquainted with thousands of healthcare professionals during the making of PULSE. What I find humbling are the connection points. It has become clear to me that caregivers are not made nor defined by a degree or a line of work or a job title. That being in the service of others is a calling that requires key attributes innate to some but not many; tenets of selflessness and generosity and the betterment of others. Nurse. Activities Director. EMT…these are simply different ways of describing the unique set of humble attributes that allow a very select group from among our society to opt, above all else, to care for others. In the spirit of defining healthcare in broader terms, we introduce you here to Patricia (Pat) Cicenia. Pat’s story will ring familiar – a personal experience that led her to leave the life she had known to pursue that greater good. You will no doubt agree that therapy moves in two directions. – Katrina Yoder, Editor-in-Chief

Originally from Bloomfield, New Jersey, Pat spent her summers at the Jersey Shore with family. When she was young, she enjoyed sewing and creating her own clothes (something she learned from her mom) and upon graduating from high school, she hoped to become a teacher, as she always enjoyed mentoring others. After high-school graduation, Pat attended Montclair State University for teaching and then decided to change her career path because of the limited availability of jobs in the field. While waiting a semester to begin a program in Fashion Merchandising, she set out to find a temporary job to help pay for her schooling. A friend working for a large insurance company suggested she apply there for a position. And so, Pat began her corporate career at the age of 19 with the company, enjoying her work so much that it turned into a 20+ year career. Pat was a standout employee and quickly rose to managerial and director roles. In a leadership capacity she hosted training seminars, coached employees in their career paths, and created standard operating procedures for various sectors of the business.

Dottie During her last 10 years with the company, she and her husband, Michael moved to central NJ to begin their family. Pat’s mother, Dorothy (affectionately known as Dottie) also moved with them into their mother-daughter home. Pat continued to work full-time, while her mom, Dottie helped take care of their young daughter, Michelle. With increasing familial responsibilities, however, Pat accepted an early retirement just after Michelle’s 10th birthday.

"PAT WAS A STANDOUT EMPLOYEE AND QUICKLY ROSE TO MANAGERIAL AND DIRECTOR ROLES." But never one to stay idle, Pat began working part time as a Religious Education Coordinator at her local parish, excited at the opportunity to be involved in teaching, a passion that remained since her youth. Dottie continued to live with the family throughout this time. As time passed, she started to become a bit forgetful – something Pat and her family assumed was due to her age, as she was now in her early 80s. “She may just be ‘getting older’” was the fleeting and all-too-common dismissal. Unfortunately, what was a few forgetful moments every once in-a-while, started to become more and more frequent. Dottie began to repeat herself often and repeat the same tasks over again. At first, Pat admitted she was in denial. No one wants to see a family member begin to lose the memory of a long and happy life, especially when that person is a parent. Initially, Pat says she rationalized Dottie’s behavior as much as she could – from simply “getting older”, possibly not eating properly, something caused by medication, anything she could think of; she hoped it wasn’t something more serious, and hoped it wasn’t going to progress into something worse. Pat finally took Dottie to a neurological specialist in search of answers. The doctor diagnosed her with Alzheimer’s disease. Pat was overwhelmed. She asked herself, “Now that I will have to care for my mom, go to work, take care of my own family, and meet my own obligations, can I do this? Should I do this?” It did not take long before Pat accepted that this would significantly impact her life; that she would have to become a caregiver.

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"PAT FINALLY TOOK DOTTIE TO A NEUROLOGICAL SPECIALIST IN SEARCH OF ANSWERS. THE DOCTOR DIAGNOSED HER WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE." Although she knew there is no cure for the disease, Pat researched as much as she could to figure out the next steps she should take. From how to begin caring for a person with Alzheimer’s to what to think about in the future when the disease progresses. Pat read books, went to seminars, took Dottie to medical specialist appointments and learned all she could to take on her new role as caregiver. Throughout her hours of research, Pat learned an incredible amount about the impact of the disease and the actions she could take to help ease the burden. She researched adult daycare programs, statefunded care, and available grants from the state and Alzheimer’s Association to help guide her direction.

"THROUGHOUT HER LIFE, DOTTIE WAS FAMOUS FOR HER IMPRINTED SMILE AND HER INFECTIOUS POSITIVITY FOR LIFE." As Alzheimer’s progresses, the burden on the caregiver significantly increases. Through the first four years following Dottie’s diagnosis, Pat worked tirelessly to care for her while meeting all of her other obligations. She continued to work part time, and her husband, Mike, worked full time to support their daughter who was graduating from high school and going off to college. Pat began taking Dottie to an adult day care program three times a week, where she would

receive additional care and stimulation, and supplemental in-home caregivers tended to Dottie during other times of the week. However, the majority of her care fell to Pat. As the reality of the disease’s progression started to sink in, and Dottie’s mental and physical abilities declined, Pat and Mike realized they could not keep her mom safely at home any longer. Pat made the difficult decision to move Dottie to a nursing home. As a dedicated caregiver and loving daughter, Pat visited Dot at the nursing home nearly every day.

Pat, Dottie and Pat's Husband (left to right)

Throughout her life, Dottie was famous for her imprinted smile and her infectious positivity for life. As the disease advanced, Dottie was still largely her happy self for most of her progression, and whether she was doing the same puzzle for the hundredth time, or towards the end of her ten-year battle when she lost her ability to speak, “you could still see a hint of a smile on her face and a sparkle in her eye.” “Having to take care of my mom had many difficult moments; however, she remained a happy person. This made it much easier to care for her, and I enjoyed just spending time with her. No matter how many times we might have done the same puzzles and games, I saw what a sad disease Alzheimer’s is, and I was glad to help her get through it in a dignified way, even though she may not have always understood what was going on. Because of my mom, I felt I could do it with other people and hoped to make an impact on them in their last years – especially when struggling with such a heartbreaking disease.”

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SPOTLIGHT: PATRICIA CICENIA continued During the last years of Dotties' unfortunate decline, Pat began looking for ways she could make an impact on the lives of people who were going through the same difficult times. Patients and family members suggested that Pat had a talent for keeping seniors happy, thinking, and stimulated. Organizing activities would be a perfect fit. With previous experience in human resources, a knack for organization, and an ability to teach and lead, it was a natural transition. Dot passed in November of 2013, when she was 92. Before her passing, Pat began her career in elder care as an Activities Coordinator, and then later moved to a different facility as an Activities Director. Her goal is always to impact the residents' lives in a positive way. “It’s not just about gathering a bunch of residents to play a bingo game, or watch a movie together, it’s getting to know the residents and being there for them. When you work at a facility where you see the same people being cared for dayin and day-out, you want to get to know them and help make their journey in what could be a distressing environment, a better one.”

"IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT GATHERING A BUNCH OF RESIDENTS TO PLAY A BINGO GAME , OR WATCH A MOVIE TOGETHER, IT'S GETTING TO KNOW THE RESIDENTS AND BEING THERE FOR THEM. "

“There are good days and bad days – I’ve learned that not everyone behaves like the happy and fun-loving person my mom was. There are difficult times where residents may get angry or upset, and just like when I was in my corporate position many years ago, I deal with conflict resolution on a daily basis.

Pat and Dottie (left to right) People are different, but that’s what makes up the world! If everyone was as happy as my mom was in her later years, it would make for a very boring job!” she laughs. All-in-all, Pat’s path to working in the healthcare field may be unconventional, but she states, “It is a very rewarding job.” She enjoys going into work daily, overseeing her team of activity assistants and getting to know the seniors she services. She schedules bus trips to the grocery store, outings to local stores, group events (like seeing local shows), “sightseeing” at local attractions, bringing in volunteer groups and big holiday celebrations. She also develops the hectic daily schedules to include physical fitness, card games, afternoon socials, family events and special programs, such as entertainment or art classes. Not one day is the same, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Although she and her family miss Dottie and think of her often, Pat was glad that what she went through as a caregiver helped push her into a new path where she could turn her difficult experience into a positive cause for others. “There is never a dull moment,” she says. “My goal is to have the seniors enjoy something that they are otherwise unable to do on their own. I’m thrilled when I can bring a smile to their faces and be the person they can turn to, whether it be a question about the next bingo game, or just a conversation about missing family and friends. Just as they have touched my life, I hope I leave an impact on theirs.”

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FRESH RECIPES

For spring

Springtime Veggie Pasta INGREDIENTS:

- 1 lb farfalle pasta (or pasta cut of your choice) - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets - 2 cups asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-in pieces - 1 large sweet pepper, diced - 1 medium onion, diced - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 3 tablespoons olive oil - 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped - 1 cup frozen peas - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved - ½ cup lemon juice - 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil - Salt and pepper to taste - Grated Parmesan cheese for topping

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup pasta cooking water. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute broccoli, asparagus, pepper, onion, and garlic in olive oil until veggies are just tender, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in spinach, peas, and cherries tomatoes and continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.

3. Remove cooked veggies from heat and stir in cooked pasta, ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water, lemon juice, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top pasta primavera with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

Taco Lime Grilled Chicken INGREDIENTS:

- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning - ½ cup lime juice (~2 limes) - 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the taco seasoning and lime juice, cover the chicken in the mixture and optionally marinate for 30 minutes to overnight.

2. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Let sit for 5 minutes and slice before enjoying!

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad INGREDIENTS:

- 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 can (250 mL) no salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained - ½ red onion, diced - 1 red pepper, sliced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - Large handful parsley leaves, finely chopped - Juice of half a lemon - ½-1 tsp red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you like it) - ½ cup light feta cheese - Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in frying pan. Add onion and red pepper and cook, stirring over medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Stir in chickpeas. Squeeze lemon juice and add parsley, and salt and pepper to taste (optional).

2. Warm the chickpeas through, and then pour into a large bowl and allow to sit for a few minutes. Add feta cheese and toss lightly.

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Christine Comaford: NEUROSCIENCE SERIES:

Exploring insights into our minds and our behaviors CHRISTINE COMAFORD of SmartTribes Institute is a Neuroscience-Based Leadership

& Culture Coach, teaching communication strategies for individuals and corporations. In addition to being a two-time New York Times best-selling author and featured blogger for Forbes, Christine has led speaking engagements at Harvard Business School, Google, and Microsoft. Her clients include over 700 of the Fortune 1000, over 300 mid-sized and small businesses, and two U.S. Presidents. Christine also donates a substantial amount of her time to Hospice, placing the medical industry near and dear to her heart.

THE SECRET TO CONTROLLING YOUR EMOTIONS -- BEFORE THEY CONTROL YOU Written by Christine Comaford, seen in Forbes To view this article online visit: www.forbes.com Perhaps a key employee became disengaged and you could have prevented it. Or a high-potential employee kept asking for greater challenge, and before you noticed the flight risk, they left.

Emotions Have Energy Thanks to David Hawkins, MD, PhD, we have proof that emotions have measurable energy and can either foster or negate actual cell life. Dr. Hawkins’s groundbreaking work, as explained in his book Power vs. Force, shows how a person’s log level, the measurable energy level in his or her magnetic field, increases as that person experiences more positive emotions. Hawkins’s most interesting finding was that cells actually died when the log level was below 200, where the emotions of scorn, hate, anxiety, shame, regret, despair, blame, and humiliation reside. This evidence provides us with further reason for us to regulate and manage our emotional state, not just for our overall well-being (and that of those around us) but also for our physical health.

Identify The Emotion To consent to our emotions, we first need to know what they are. But only a select few of us can accurately identify our emotions as they occur. According to Travis Bradberry, author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0: “Our research shows that only 36 percent of people can do this, which is problematic because unlabeled emotions often go misunderstood, which leads to irrational choices and counterproductive actions.”

Wow. Only 36 percent of people really know how they feel at any given time. The remaining 64 percent do not. We see it in our training sessions and executive coaching sessions all the time. This is why the Emotion Wheel is so helpful.

Emotion Wheel (pg. 17)

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Emotion Wheel

Emotion Wheel You can use the Emotion Wheel from the inside out to identify your primary emotions first, and then move outward. Or you can move from the outside in, if your specific emotion seems clear and you want to identify the primary emotion beneath it. Or you can simply pop around as you explore and identify how you feel. Generally, we’ve found that people experiencing intense emotion will first identify with the main emotions in the inner “pie” slices, while those experiencing less intensity will often identify emotions on the very outer rim. Either way, when we can name how we feel, we become more present to our current situation. And we must be present before we can shift it. There are, of course, many emotions not on the wheel. Use this tool as a way to “prime the pump,” so you can then identify the emotion you are currently experiencing.

"ONLY 36 PERCENT OF PEOPLE REALLY KNOW HOW THEY FEEL AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE REMAINING 64 PERCENT DO NOT. WE SEE IT IN OUR TRAINING SESSIONS AND EXECUTIVE COACHING SESSIONS ALL THE TIME. THIS IS WHY THE EMOTION WHEEL IS SO HELPFUL."

Make A Choice Here’s a quick exercise to help you experience the energy of both resistance and consent, using the Emotion Wheel. Let’s assume you’re learning something new, and you’re a little bit confused. You now have a choice: Confusion " resistance and/or rejection " frustration " anger " dismissal " reject learning or: Confusion " consent " curiosity " inquiry " open-mindedness and/or new perspective " embrace learning Which path do you default to? Which path would you like to default to? Make sure to keep the Emotion Wheel handy and share it with your team!

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What to Eat

TO CLEAR UP AND IMPROVE YOUR SKIN Written by ChixRX

Our crazy hairstyles may have stayed in high school, but unfortunately for many of us, our acne decided to tag along into adulthood. Most of us get at least the occasional breakout, not to mention deal with other skin issues like oiliness, dryness, etc. All of this can be so frustrating – especially when it seems that nothing works to clear your skin. But when working to solve acne and other skin issues, we often overlook the important role our diets play. Lucky for you and your skin, we’ve put together a list of the top nutrients you should be eating for clearer skin and the foods that can deliver them. We’ve even included a few to avoid, to make sure you’re not canceling out your good eating efforts.

Vitamin A “Vitamin A is necessary because it prevents overactive sebum production,” explains holistic nutritionist and yoga instructor Princess Carey. Sebum production is that oily sheen your skin produces. In normal amounts, it helps protect your skin from bacteria, but as soon as it becomes overactive, it will create oily, acne-prone skin. To combat this problem, Carey recommends getting your vitamin A from liver, pumpkins, apricots, and spinach. “Spinach can help increase blood flow for a good glow to the face,” adds registered dietitian Carlene Thomas. If you just can’t stomach the idea of spinach, reach for the sweet potatoes instead, which will load you up on vitamin A and vitamin C. Bake one and top it off with veggies for a healthier lunch option bursting with flavor – and pretty skin nutrients, it turns out. For more healthy and easy make-ahead lunch options, check out: chickrx.com/articles/7-healthy-lunch-optionsyou-can-pack

Vitamin C Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that not only boosts your immune system, but also produces clearer skin. The good thing about vitamin C is that there are numerous foods that you can eat to get your fix – even for those picky eaters out there. Packed with vitamin C, “strawberries and peppers are great for skin,” says Thomas. In addition to strawberries and peppers, Carey recommends pineapples, oranges, and mangos, which she says are all great sources of vitamin C. Sounds like the makings of a fabulous fruit salad, eh?

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Vitamin B Just like vitamin C, vitamin B works as an antioxidant for your skin. “They flush out bacteria and help with the reproduction of new skin cells,” explains Carey. For your dose of skin-perfect vitamin B, she recommends including lean poultry, peas, beans and green leafy vegetables in your diet. If you opt for poultry, lean chicken breast or turkey will provide a dose of niacin (a.k.a. vitamin B-3), which can help to strengthen your skin’s barriers.

Zinc For clearer skin, it’s essential to make sure you’re getting enough zinc in your diet. “Zinc controls oil glands,” explains Carey. “Nuts, seeds, carrots, [and] poultry are great sources of zinc.” QUINOA is also good for getting your zinc, especially if you’re looking to multitask with added protein, fiber and whole grains. Yeah, quinoa is definitely one of those superfoods you should be eating. For more on top superfoods that you should include in your diet to improve your health, check out: chickrx.com/ articles/12-superfoods-you-should-be-eating-now

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids help skin look lovelier by reducing inflammation and increasing your skin's moisture level – making it especially important for people with dry skin. Omega-3s will also help boost your metabolism and keep your joints and mucous membranes lubricated for an overall healthier body. (For more on metabolism-boosting foods, check out: chickrx.com/articles/top-foods-that-boost-the-metabolism.) FISH (LIKE SALMON, TUNA AND SARDINES), FLAX SEED AND WALNUTS WILL ALL GIVE YOU A DOSE OF OMEGA-3.

Water No, it’s not technically a food, but it’s an important part of your diet. Drinking more water will help to flush more toxins out of your body, reduce bloating, increase your skin's moisture level (and suppleness), while also increasing your metabolism. “Water gives you energy as it hydrates the cells and allows the organs to function optimally,” explains certified personal trainer and health coach Katie Humphrey. “It also flushes toxins from the body and encourages a healthy digestive system.” For more details on how much water you should drink daily, check out: chickrx.com/questions/yourcup-runneth-over

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Skip List While you’re working to get glowing, clear skin, watch out for these complexion saboteurs. Remember that everyone is different: while these may cause breakouts in some, they may not in others. From a dietitian’s standpoint, Carey recommends removing caffeine, trans-fats and processed foods from your diet. And it makes sense that these foods would not only help your complexion, but your body overall. Really, when’s the last time you looked at a bag of chips or a plate of cookies and thought, “Surely this will make me healthier”? According to licensed esthetician and acne specialist Daniela Ferri, you should also look critically at your intake of iodine-containing foods. “There is ample evidence that iodine worsens acne in those that have cystic acne,” Ferri explains. If you’re concerned about iodine affecting your skin, she recommends watching your intake of iodized salt (check the levels in your snack food), seaweed, like the kind wrapping some sushi, and shellfish. You should also reduce your sugar intake (it sucks, we know). Ferri says there is new evidence linking insulin resistance and acne—and reducing your sugar intake can reduce insulin resistance. While concrete proof is still in the works, as Ferri says, “Sugar does so many nasty things in the body anyway, it may as well be avoided in order to give your body as much strength as possible to let your skin fight for itself.” The relationship between dairy and acne has not yet been proven, but if you’ve tried everything else, it might be worth seeing how cutting dairy out of your diet impacts your skin. “Speculation has been made that the hormones in dairy foods, either added or naturally contained in milk-giving cows, can contribute to the hormone fluctuations seen in acne conditions,” explains Ferri. She adds that acne may also be the result of inflammation stemming from a dairy sensitivity, which many people may not realize they have. “There can be a connection between sensitivity to dairy and the immune system in the body being bothered enough to cause sensitivity in pores,” she says. “Inflammation is more involved in acne than many people give credit.” So try going a few weeks without dairy to see if that helps cut back on acne flare-ups.

Source: http://www.chickrx.com/articles/what-to-eat-to-clear-up-and-improve-your-skin

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Recipe to Refresh: DIY, NATURAL SKIN CARE

Written by Express contributor Megan Zatko

The long, harsh winter left us with much bigger problems than shoveling fatigue. We’re talking frizzy hair (ick), flaky skin (double ick) and scaly feet that clearly saw nothing but the inside of snow boots for months. But since a full body fix-up at Le Fancy Spa costs as much as the city’s snow removal deficit, we suggest you try more wallet-friendly measures to welcome spring. For as little as the cost of lunch (and with ingredients picked up during a trip to Whole Foods), at-home treatments can turn your kitchenette into a decadent retreat. Even better: Because these DIY detoxifiers use natural ingredients — such as fresh fruit, coffee beans and even beer — you won’t be slathering scary-sounding chemicals on your skin. This guinea pig gamely tried out more than a dozen at-home spa treatments and ended up with a few favorites. (And a few duds: Namely, using a urine-soaked cotton ball on pimples. It worked, but it’s as gross as it sounds.) So, open up your fridge and say spaaaaah.

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Avocado Foot Scrub WHY IT WORKS: A ground avocado pit is abrasive enough to break down calluses, while the fruit’s rich flesh contains essential oils that nourish skin. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: This recipe takes time to prepare, but the results are worth it. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: – 2 avocados (one for pit, and one ripe for fruit) – ¼ cup cornmeal – 1 tbsp sea salt WHAT TO DO: Dry out an avocado pit for a few days, then break it into several pieces with a hammer or cooking mallet. In a spice mill, coffee grinder or food processor, grind down the pit to make a gritty meal. Scoop out second avocado and place skin aside. Mash the avocado fruit with the cornmeal, 1/4 cup of ground avocado pit and sea salt. Gently massage the mixture into your feet in a circular motion, starting with the toes and working up to the ankles. Rinse with warm water. Finally, take the inside of the avocado skin and rub the heel and any other callused areas. Your skin will look green at first (don’t worry, it won’t stain). Keep massaging for five to 10 minutes or until it no longer feels abrasive. Do not rinse off until your next shower.

Beer Hair Rinse WHY IT WORKS: The nutrients in hops add strength and shine to hair. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: Don’t try this treatment before a big event — unless you want to smell like you work at the Big Hunt. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: – ¼ cup water – 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar – ¼ cup beer (a hoppier beer, like an IPA, is ideal) WHAT TO DO: Mix together and use as a final rinse after conditioning, rinsing completely with warm water. Repeat every seven to 10 days.

SOURCE: Brennan O’Farrell, stylist, Bang Salon and Spa (1519 15th St. NW, 202-588-5555)

SOURCE: Angelika Kennedy, Skin Therapist, Blue Mercury (1619 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-462-1300)

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Coffee Scrub WHY IT WORKS: Most pricey cellulite treatments use caffeine to promote circulation, deepcleanse pores and act as a diuretic by removing excess water from your dermis. Our version uses the same stimulators — but with ingredients usually reserved for your morning cup of joe.

Lemon Honey Mask WHY IT WORKS: Lemon’s citric acid closes pores and keeps skin’s PH levels in check, while honey’s enzymes and nutrients add an antibacterial factor to zap zits and moisturize. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: There’s a serious sticky factor, so make sure your hair is tightly pulled back. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: – 1 tbsp organic honey – 1 fresh lemon WHAT TO DO: Squeeze the juice from the lemon and remove any seeds. Mix in honey and apply to damp face. Massage into skin for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.

SOURCE: Sara Damelio, Skincando

YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: Like the store-bought potions, this isn’t a scientifically vetted treatment. But the stimulating massage should help soften skin and could smooth out fatty areas. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: – 1 cup fresh-ground coffee – ½ cup brown sugar – ½ cup salt – ½ cup coconut oil WHAT TO DO: Mix all the ingredients. Massage into thighs, butt and other areas prone to, sigh, the cottage cheese effect for five minutes in a circular motion. Rinse when finished. Repeat three to five times per week.

SOURCE: “Eco Beauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Mask, and Bath Bombs for Your Friends” ($20, Ten Speed Press) by Lauren Cox with Janice Cox

Chocolate Face Mask Baking Soda Blackhead Remover

WHY IT WORKS: Cocoa’s natural antioxidants help clear out skin stressors that can make skin look older.

WHY IT WORKS: This gentle, quick facial uses baking soda’s acid-neutralizing alkalinity and milk’s lactic acid to clear out pores and lightly exfoliate.

YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: It smells so good you may want to eat the leftovers.

YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: After years of store-bought lotions and potions, this seemed almost too simple to work — but it did. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: – 1 tbsp baking soda – ¼ cup milk

WHAT TO DO: Mix everything together in a large bowl.

WHAT TO DO: Mix all the ingredients together. Rub into blackhead-prone areas using a soft makeup sponge. Rinse and repeat if needed.

SOURCE: “Return to Beauty” ($25, Atria Books) by Narine Mikogosia

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: – 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder (no sugar added) – 2 tbsp heavy cream – 2 tsp cottage cheese – 3 tsp honey

Apply to dampened skin and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Can be used once a week.

SOURCE: Skincaretalk.com

Quick Fixes DE-PUFF EYES: Put two thick raw potato slices over eyes for 10 minutes. The potato’s potassium and vitamin C should zap under-eye circles.

SMOOTH DRY HANDS: Mix ¼ tsp of olive oil and ¼ tsp of sugar and massage into the backs of hands. The oil will soften skin, while the sugar will slough off dead, scaly cells.

EXFOLIATE SENSITIVE SKIN: Mix equal parts honey and brown sugar and use as a face or body scrub. Brown sugar is gentler than granulated sugar, making it suited to sensitive skin.

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MINUTE MAKEUP Tutorial & Photography By Amy Nadine, Graphic Design by Eunice Chun

This look is inspired by all of my French girlfriends that I visit every few years (my hubby is from France so I’m super lucky that we “have” to go back often!). You will never see a Parisian with a Kardashian-amount of makeup on, but my girlfriends still love makeup! I’m not putting them on a pedestal or saying we should look up to them… at all! I’m just appreciating their style and noticing that they don’t ever want to look overdone or like they put in too much effort. I notice when I’m around them, I tone down my makeup too without realizing I’m doing it! Anyway, let’s break it down, feature by feature! ARTICLE SOURCE

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TOOLS: - Your Favorite kohl eye pencil - Your favorite fat mascara - A barely-there bone eye shadow - A lip pop

- An under-eye concealer that covers and doesn’t crease - Your favorite tinted moisturizer

STEPS: 1. Apply the tinted moisturizer all over your face and neck using your fingers to blend it in. 2. Conceal under your eyes. 3. Sweep the bone eye shadow all over the lid and crease for a single wash of color. 4. Sneak the liner just on the middle part of the bottom lashline to frame just the eye’s color. 5. Coat the lashes with mascara. 6. Finish with the matte lipstick or a lip stain in a bright color. 7. Blush is optional (Emily’s cheeks were rosy enough that I didn’t need it but I personally would on myself!).

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‘FORGET ABOUT THE STIGMA’: MALE NURSES EXPLAIN WHY NURSING IS A JOB OF THE FUTURE FOR MEN Written by Claire Cain Miller and Ruth Fremso ARTICLE SOURCE

“I’m sort of an adrenaline junkie, but it’s also the satisfaction of being able to help people, like when you have someone come in who’s overdosed and you treat them and see them turn around just like that.”

J.R McLain, 50 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE; FORMER NAVY MECHANIC AND TRUCK DRIVER

“When my wife told her grandfather that I graduated from nursing school, he just laughed. But I think there are more men who are less afraid to take on what have traditionally been considered feminine roles.”

John-Flor Sisante, 38 RECENT NURSING GRADUATE INTERESTED IN HOSPICE NURSING; FORMER MUSICIAN

Jake Creviston, a nurse practitioner, has been repeatedly mistaken for a doctor. Adam White says the veterans he cares for as a student nurse at the V.A. hospital feel comfortable around him because “I’m a big burly guy with a beard.” Glenn Fletcher, after being laid off from a lumber mill during the financial crisis, found a new career in nursing. And with it, “a really good feeling putting your head on the pillow realizing you’ve helped other people.” The experiences of male nurses offer lessons that could help address a problem of our time: how to prepare workers for the fastest-growing jobs, at a time when more than a quarter of adult men are not in the labor force. ONLY 13 PERCENT OF NURSES IN THE UNITED STATES ARE MEN, but that share has grown steadily since 1960, when the number was 2 percent, according to a working paper published in October by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. “It’s not a flood, but it’s a change,” said Abigail Wozniak, an economist at the University of Notre Dame, who wrote the paper with Elizabeth Munnich, an economist at the University of Louisville. The biggest drivers, they found, were the changing economy and expanding gender roles. We talked to a dozen male nurses, with various career paths and specialties, working in the Pacific Northwest, where recruitment efforts have focused on bringing men into nursing. Some were drawn to the caregiving, others to the adrenaline of the work. It’s a reliable, well-paying job at a time when that’s hard to come by, they said, but also one they feel proud of.

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“Walk around our hospital and all the call lights have pictures of females on them. I guess it was never thought of at the time that there might be a guy in here some day.”

Glenn Fletcher, 49 OPERATING ROOM NURSE; FORMER LUMBER MILL WORKER

Women have been entering male-dominated fields for decades, but it’s less common for a predominantly female occupation to have a substantial increase in its share of men. Yet the jobs that are shrinking tend to be male ones, and those that are growing are mostly female. Nursing is no paragon of gender equality: Even though men are a minority, they are paid more than women. The stigma against men still runs deep, particularly among older patients and in parts of the country with more traditional gender roles, nurses said. (Several said the movie “Meet the Parents,” in which Ben Stiller played a nurse whose girlfriend’s father wasn’t thrilled about his career, didn’t help.) But for some men, the notion that caregiving jobs are women’s work is outdated. Progressive attitudes about gender roles, as measured by the General Social Survey, were associated with more men who entered nursing, the new paper found. “This narrative that men can’t provide care in the way that women can is part of that broad cultural narrative that misunderstands what nursing’s about,” said Mr. White, the V.A. hospital student nurse, who is earning his nursing degree at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. “We need to talk with young people about caring as a gender-neutral idea, but also as something that’s rooted in skills, in expertise.”

“You’re a caregiver, providing quality, dignified care. It’s not you doing it as a male or a female, but just generally as a caregiver.”

Justin Kuunifaa, 41 FAMILY PRACTICE NURSE; FORMER IN-HOME CAREGIVER

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“When we notice that our boys are gifted in math and science and they say, ‘I want to be a doctor when I grow up,’ we could say, ‘That’s great, you could even be a nurse if you wanted to!’ ”

Adam White, 35 NURSING STUDENT; FORMER BANKER

The researchers also found that economic factors have played a role — a decline in some jobs because of automation, trade and the housing crisis, and a growth in jobs and wages in health care. Nursing is growing much faster than the average occupation, and wages have increased steadily since 1980. The median salary is $68,450, about the same as the median salary for college-educated workers over all. “A lot of those manufacturing jobs and things of that nature just aren’t there anymore,” said David Baca, an emergency department nurse in Medford, Ore. “We get paid a really livable wage, and I think that is now starting to attract more male nurses.”

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“It’s a good profession because it’ll always be there. They’ll always need nurses. It can’t be outsourced, it can’t be automated.”

David Baca, 37 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE; FORMER HANDYMAN

“Forget about the stigma. The pay is great, the opportunities are endless and you end up going home every day knowing that you did something very positive for someone else.” Jorge Gitler, 50 ONCOLOGY NURSE MANAGER; FORMER BUSINESS OWNER

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“My mother’s a nurse, but for some reason it had never occurred to me to become a nurse until I had a conversation with another man, who used to be an E.M.T. but became a nurse, and something just clicked.”

Peter Stach, 36 IN-HOME PALLIATIVE CARE NURSE; FORMER SERVER AND BARTENDER

The paper used census data about men who were born in the United States and turned 18 between 1973 and 2013. They found that the increase in male nurses was largely uniform across the country, although black and Hispanic men and those in rural areas were less likely to become nurses. Nursing is a career that both men and women often start later in life, in part because it’s possible to become certified midcareer and without a bachelor’s degree. But as hospitals increasingly require nurses to have a four-year degree, it could become a barrier for men who want to enter the field, the researchers said. “We learned that workers can take a very long time to settle into occupations, but that is not the traditional path that we think of when we think about training our work force,” Ms. Wozniak said. MALE NURSES ARE MORE LIKELY THAN FEMALES TO HAVE WORKED AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, MILITARY NURSES OR LAB TECHNICIANS, AND TO WORK IN ACUTE CARE IN HOSPITALS RATHER THAN PRIMARY CARE CLINICS. NEARLY HALF OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS, ONE OF THE HIGHEST-PAYING NURSING JOBS, ARE MEN. In interviews, men said they liked the variety of work: Nurses can be bedside caregivers, surgery assistants, educators, technicians or administrators.

“Men desire to be caring, and you get a chance to have a career that allows you to care for people meaningfully.” Graham Seaton, 41 HOSPITAL INFECTION PREVENTION AND NEURO-TRAUMA NURSE; FORMER RETAIL AND NONPROFIT WORKER

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“It’s not just a job. You have this sense of purpose, this sense of service, that you’re in this to really help improve people’s lives.”

Jonathan Auld, 44 CLINICAL NURSE LEADER AND NURSING PH.D. STUDENT; FORMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

SEVERAL SAID THEY FELT AN ADVANTAGE IN APPLYING FOR NURSING JOBS BECAUSE MEN ARE A MINORITY IN THE FIELD. Hospitals and patients benefit when nurses more closely reflect the patient population, research shows. Sometimes patients prefer a nurse of a certain sex, particularly for procedures like inserting a catheter, nurses said, and some men feel more comfortable talking openly with another man. “I work on this floor with people who just had urology surgery or amputations, and they have told me that when I come in the room and shut the door behind me, they feel more understood and can drop the tough guy attitude,” Mr. White said. Nursing became a woman’s job because women were seen as natural caregivers, said Patricia D’Antonio, a nursing historian at the University of Pennsylvania. But until the second half of the 19th century, men were assigned nursing jobs that required physical strength and bravery, like caring for patients during a dangerous epidemic. That began to change when Florence Nightingale brought a group of female nurses to the Crimean War in 1854. Nursing became such a gendered profession that men were barred from serving in the Army Nurse Corps during the two world wars. Not until the 1960s did the nursing field begin trying to better reflect its patients in terms of both gender and race, Ms. D’Antonio said. The Oregon Center for Nursing, a work force development grouvp, began recruiting male and minority prospects to nursing in the early 2000s. It started a marketing campaign — “Are you man enough to be a nurse?” — that spread nationwide. Posters showed male nurses carrying a snowboard or wearing a motorcycle jacket. “It was just rethinking how we describe the work and focusing on the kind of person it takes to be a great nurse,” said Deborah Burton, who founded the center and is now chief nursing officer at Providence St. Joseph Health, a health care system in the West. More recently, efforts to recruit male nurses have focused less on gender and more on the rewards of the career, with the slogan, “DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND YOU’LL LOVE WHAT YOU DO.” Nurses said they welcomed the change. “I don’t think we’re doing any favors to society by conveying this message that nursing is this super masculine thing,” said Mr. Creviston, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and mental health nursing professor in Portland, Ore. “If your motive is to bring the right men into the field, show how rewarding it is to hold the hand of a dying person.”

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2018 SPORTS WATCHLIST Written by our sport experts Dewey Olson and Otis Cunningham

The year is sure to dazzle with some of the most exciting talent we have ever seen in sports. Here are two young stars we will keep an eye on this year. Deshaun Watson, NFL WRITTEN BY OTIS CUNNINGHAM Football season has come and gone, which probably makes my pick for the “Player to Watch in 2018” a little untimely, but no one has me more excited to watch them play than Deshaun Watson. Admittedly, I am a little biased. I am a Clemson Tigers football fan. I have had the luxury of being able to watch Deshaun play for 3 years at Clemson. For those who don’t know his story, let me give you a little background on him. Deshaun was the nation’s top ranked quarterback coming out of high school in 2014, choosing Clemson over a host of top college football programs like Alabama, Georgia (his home state), Ohio State and USC. Even as a true freshman, it did not take long for Deshaun to earn the starting job. In his first start, Deshaun set a school record with 6 touchdown passes. Not bad for a 19 year old kid. In his next season, Deshaun led Clemson to a 12-0 record and the #1 seed in the College Football Playoffs, winning their semifinal game and setting up a matchup with Alabama for the championship. Although Watson set the record for most total yards in a championship game, the perennial powerhouse was too much for Watson and Clemson, and they fell to Alabama 45-40 in an exciting contest. Watson was named a Heisman finalist and won the Davey O’Brian Award as the nation’s best quarterback.

In his final season at Clemson, Deshaun led the Tigers to a 12-1 record and another chance at a national title. After thoroughly dismantling Ohio State 31-0, a rematch of the previous year’s National Championship game, and a chance at redemption, was set. This time, Watson would not be denied. In a very tight game, he led the Tigers on a gaming winning drive, throwing a touchdown pass with 0:01 second left to secure a 35-31 victory. Watson was again named a Heisman finalist and won the Davey O’Brian trophy, becoming the first player to win the award back-to-back in nearly 15 years.

After his championship season, Deshaun declared for the 2017 NFL draft. He was the third quarterback taken, with the Houston Texans selecting him with the 12th pick. In an all-too-similar story, Watson was not the opening day starter, but it did not take long for that to change. He made his NFL debut halfway through the opening game, and things took off from there. He won his first start the following game, showing great promise in a close victory. Then the fireworks started. Over his next 5 starts, Watson was electric. He threw for nearly 1,500 yards, adding 190 rushing yards, with 18 touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. In just 6 starts, he set 3 NFL records and 2 team records, and was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. He was even in the MVP conversation for a lot of sportswriters. Sadly, on November 2nd, 2017, at just a regular Thursday practice, Watson’s tremendous rookie campaign was cut short. He suffered a torn ACL on a non-contact play, ending his season, and leaving us to wonder what could have happened with the rest of the season. But, that’s what 2018 is for, and that’s why Deshaun Watson is my player to watch. Will he be the same player when he comes back? Given another year to learn, could he even be better? What would that even look like? I don’t know the answers to those questions, but what I do know is that I’ll be watching every minute of it.

Rickie Fowler, PGA WRITTEN BY DEWEY OLSON The golf community seems to carry the collective belief that Rickie Fowler now holds the distinction of being the best player on Tour to have never won a major. It’s a compliment and a crushing remark all in one – having gained the respect of your peers while being reminded that you remain short of your career goals. But Rickie’s performance in 2017 leads me to believe that he is primed to cross that threshold. Fowler secured Top-5 finishes in two of the last year’s major championships (U.S. Open and PGA Championship) while just missing the Top-10 at the Masters (T-11). Now…he’s been here before (in 2014 Fowler finished in the Top-5 in all 4 majors). But in 2017 Fowler finished 2nd in overall Scoring, as well as 2nd overall in putting; a commentary on a consistency of play that has eluded him throughout his career. He capped the year with a win at the Hero World Challenge, firing a Sunday 61 to claim the title and propelling him to #7 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Ten days later Rickie celebrated his 30th birthday, marking the start of what is traditionally a golfer's most productive decade. His best shot may come at the first major of the year – the Masters – where he has flirted with the green jacket in the past. He can clearly score at Augusta (he was in the penultimate pairing on Sunday ’17), needing only to add incremental control of his long game to turn a Top-5 into a Top-1. His hands will be full with the under-30 superstars that now reign over the post-Tiger PGA Tour, but look for Fowler to make good on 2017’s promise of coming success.

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