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December 2016

Yoga: Breath with Movement Connecting conscious breathing with movement for health page 26

Where did that Elf on the Shelf come from? The story behind a quirky Christmas tradition page 6

Holiday Anxiety?

A pattern for peace: prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving page 11

With Gulf South Foot & Ankle, LLC page 18

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December 2016

Yoga: Breath with Movement Connecting conscious breathing with movement for health page 26

Where did that Elf on the Shelf come from? The story behind a quirky Christmas tradition page 6

Holiday Anxiety?

A pattern for peace: prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving page 11

Read more on page 18.

December 2016 • Volume 3/Issue 12

With Gulf South Foot & Ankle, LLC page 18

Table of Contents

Bricks or Butterﬂies When I first became a Christian I bought myself a Bible. Inside of the front cover I wrote “Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end.” Hebrews 12:2 Of all the Bible texts I could have chosen, I chose this one. I wondered why. Over the years I’ve had several experiences that have shown me why I chose this text. I’d like to share my first experience. One day while I was leaning back and relaxing, I started to see a moving picture play in my mind’s eye. I’ll never forget the experience. I could see a person walking down a dusty, winding road that was lined with trees. Up ahead of the person I could see light. The person was bent over with what appeared to be bricks piled on their back. Each brick had a negative word printed on it; words like fear, worry, anger, sorrow, jealousy, and hatred. As the person continued slowly trudging towards the light, I could see Jesus standing in the light. When the person looked up and started to focus on Jesus, they began to walk in an upright position and the bricks started to fall off. As they continued to

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walk towards Jesus, I could see what appeared to be butterflies coming towards the person. On each butterfly were positive words like love, joy, peace, goodness and kindness. My thoughts about this scene have varied over the years. Through this experience it was clear to me that people carry a lot of heavy burdens (bricks). As we walk the road of life, these burdens can be so heavy that they make us feel bent over from the load. But once we look up and see the Light, which I believe is Jesus, and we keep our eyes fixed on Him, our burdens seem to fall off of our backs. In exchange, Jesus sends his Spirit (butterflies) to bring us love, joy and peace. May you have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

Notes & News / Page 6 Money Matters /Page 8

Nutrition: Finding a Healthy Balance During the Christmas Season /Page 16 by Danny Nava

Senior Living’s Book Club Corner /Page 10 by: Liz Maddox

Holiday Cheer isn’t a given: Tips to get you through /Page 21

Anxiety During the Holidays /Page 11

COAST update: )n the ballot this December /Page 24

Spiritual Maturity /Page 12 by Dr. Larry T. McEwen Annual Go Red for Women Highlights /Page 13 Focus on Philanthropy (SMH announcement) /Page 14 by Laurie Penzeca

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Notes & News December 2016

Where did that Elf on the Shelf come from? The Elf on the Shelf was written in 2004 by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, over a cup of tea. Bell suggested they write a book about an old tradition of an elf sent from Santa who came to watch over them at Christmas time. Aebersold’s other daughter, Christa Pitts, was recruited by the family to share her expertise in sales and marketing. Together, the trio devoted the next three years promoting their self-published book and attending book signings and trade shows. The Elf on the Shelf won the Best Toy Award by Learning Express. It won Book of the Year Award from Creative Child Awards and National Best Books Award sponsored by USA Book News in 2008. In 2012, The Elf on the Shelf made its first appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 2013, The Elf on the Shelf hit the #1 spot on the USA Today Bestsellers List.

The Surprising Longevity of Fruitcake

Fruitcake can age 25 years and still be eaten (and enjoyed), as long as it contains the proper preservatives and is stored in an airtight container, according to the Christian Science Monitor. However, in a 1983 New York Times column titled “Fruitcake Is Forever,” Russell Baker claimed to be in possession of a fruitcake that a long-dead relative had baked in 1794 as a Christmas gift for President George Washington. Washington allegedly sent it back with a note explaining that it was “unseemly for Presidents to accept gifts weighing more than 80 pounds, even though they were only eight inches in diameter.” Still, the most bizarre element of the story was yet to come: Baker and his relatives were still gathering each year to saw off a tiny morsel of the fruitcake that they would then divide and consume.

The Curious Story of NORAD’s Santa Tracker The legend of Santa’s infamous sleigh ride was also perpetuated from a newspaper, but it wasn’t done intentionally. Back in 1955, a Sears ad printed the phone number of a Colorado Springs store so children could tell Santa Claus what they wanted for Christmas. The number was a misprint and instead sent children to the hotline for Colonel Harry

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Shoup, Director of Operations for the US Continental Air Defense. The calls poured in and instead of blocking the number, the kindly Colonel ordered his staff to give children updates on Santa’s flight coordinates. The tradition has continued to this very day on the local news, the internet and with a special “NORAD Tracks Santa” iPhone app.

Warning Signs of Melanoma

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Notes & News December 2016

Christmas Presents One of the main reasons we have the custom of giving and receiving presents at Christmas is to remind us of the presents given to Jesus by the Wise Men: FRANKINCENSE was a perfume used

in Jewish worship and, as a gift, it showed that people would worship Jesus.

‘Jingle Bells’, was written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas It’s hard to go more than five minutes without hearing the familiar tune of ‘Jingle Bells’ running through your head during the month of December. The truth is that you should have

been hearing it in November. According to Mental_Floss Magazine, composer James Lord Pierpont wrote the song in the 1850s to play for his Boston Sunday school class during Thanksgiving as a way to commemorate the famed Medford sleigh races. Kids and adults loved the song and eventually changed the lyrics to fit Christmas. No word on whether the original lyrics contained the line, “Dashing through the snow, in a one-turkey open sleigh.”

GOLD was associated with kings and signifies Jesus as the King of Kings. MYRRH was a perfume that was put on

dead bodies to make them smell nice and, as a gift, it showed that Jesus would suﬀer and die. Christmas itself is really about a big present that God gave the world about 2000 years ago - Jesus! One of the most famous Bible verses, John 3:16, says: ‘”God loved the world so much, that he gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes in him may not be lost but have eternal life.”

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Speaking of Rudolph, the most famous of Santa’s reindeer came to life as part of a commercial promotion. His first appearance was in a story written in 1939 by ad copywriter Robert L. May that was published in a Montgomery Ward department store promotional booklet given out to children visiting Santa. Since Rudolph was created for Montgomery Ward, the department store owned the copyright and May received no royalties after it became a huge success. Sadly, May almost went bankrupt paying for his ailing wife’s medical bills before finally convincing Montgomery Ward to give him the rights to the plucky reindeer. Rudolph became an even bigger success when May set the story to music with the help of his songwriter brother-in-law Johnny Marks. A famous rendition recorded by Gene Autry became one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time, selling more than two million copies.

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Book Club Corner December 2016

Liz Maddox:

This month the Book Club Corner is going to feature a review of Paula McLain’s Circling the Sun by a book club in Slidell who call themselves Northshore’s Finest. I was recently invited to participate in their very lively discussion of this book. I’d read and loved Paula McLain’s books The Paris Wife and Circling the Sun, and frankly, historical fiction is probably my favorite genre. Add a strong, central female character, and that novel will shoot to the top of my “Must Read” category!

This month's selection: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

Between the Wines rating:

FOUR OUT OF FIVE STEMS

Next month's selection: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

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Circling the Sun is set in colonial Kenya in the 1920s. The novel’s opening introduces us to Beryl Markham who became the first woman to fly solo east to west across the Atlantic. Markham’s early life in Kenya was a difficult one at best. Abandoned by her mother, Beryl became a very strongwilled, passionate, impetuous women. One of her earliest accomplishments was to become the first licensed female racehorse trainer in Kenya. Beryl Markham befriended Out of Africa author Karen Blixen. In fact, Karen and Denys Finch Hatton, the English big-game hunter with whom Karen had a long term aﬀair, are featured prominently in McLain’s book. Denys was also a pilot, and he was the spark that ignited Beryl’s passion for flight. She says that flying…”is that great soaring freedom and unimaginable grace that came fully tethered to risk and to fear. Flying demanded more courage and faith than I actually possessed. It wanted my best, my whole self.”

Hazel:

While this reviewer enjoyed the novel, be forewarned, Beryl Markham is a flawed woman. The novel is beautifully written, and I respect and admire Beryl for what she’s been through and for things she’s accomplished. However, she’s a difficult woman to like; she makes some very poor choices throughout her life, and actually seems to become more selfish and egocentric with age. But if I only read novels with likeable central characters, I believe my reading life would be pretty boring! Imperative Entertainment recently purchased the movie rights to Circling the Sun. Executive producer Lauren Sanchez says that they do plan to shoot in Africa, and are currently looking for a screen writer for the female-driven story. “Beryl was a pioneer for women. Everyone says Hollywood is looking for female-driven roles—this is one of them.” I certainly hope this movie will be as beautiful as Out of Africa.

Nelle:

This unique novel allows the reader to experience a different culture that includes a very diverse way of life. It also explores the difﬁcult relationships of family and friends. It is deﬁnitely a worthwhile and interesting read.

1920s Kenya offers a fascinating setting for the story of Beryl Markham, racehorse trainer and aviator. Fiercely ahead of her time, the experiences of this trailblazing young woman illuminate the complexities and decadence of life in colonial Africa.

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Raised by her father in Kenya, Beryl Markham is a wild creature. Her unorthodox childhood led her into the male dominated public worlds of horse training and ﬂying and caused her to make impetuous and disastrous choices in her private life. Only her love of Denys Finch Hatton helps to put her world back in order. A fascinating read!

Paula McLain presents Beryl Markham’s exotic Kenya and her rapidly changing world through the eyes of a woman made independent and daring by circumstances beyond her control. Beryl is an amazingly strong woman, well ahead of her time.

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Spiritual Maturity by Dr. Larry T. McEwen

SPIRITUAL MATURITY

by: Dr. Larry T. McEwen

The Gift of Forgiveness

As we mature spiritually we realize some things in life, that would at first seem a contradiction, are actually not. Let me give you an example. Sometimes debt collecting can lead to bankruptcy. How so? Let me explain. I’m not talking about collecting money for outstanding loans or bills. I’m referring to the fact that some people live their lives hoping to get payback from the people who have wronged them at some point in the past. This

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form of debt collecting can lead to spiritual bankruptcy. Why? Because people who spend their time trying to collect these personal debts find their thoughts, time, and energy, consumed by the desire to make the oﬀender pay. This attitude makes it difficult, if not impossible to pray, and doesn’t leave time or a desire to study God’s Word. Prayer becomes difficult because prayer includes admitting we have at times been the oﬀender and Bible study becomes difficult due to the fact we might happen upon the verses that teach forgiveness. Let me tell you something about forgiveness: forgiving someone is never about saying it's okay what they did, or that it didn't really matter, or that it didn't really hurt you! Forgiving them doesn't make what they did right or excuse them from their behavior. Forgiveness in the Greek means "letting go" or giving a "pardon." To forgive is to no longer personally require payment of a sin debt. Don’t waste your life collecting debts! Here’s something to think about as we approach this Christmas season. Admitting you need God’s gift of forgiveness for wrongs you’ve done and

As we mature in life, most of us have a strong desire to remain giving the giftasof forgiveness todesire those who independent as long humanly possible! This motivates our planswronged for the retirement we think about ﬁnancial in- it have youyears willasnot bankrupt you, dependence, housing independence, and health independence! will enrich your life in ways you could never There is nothing wrong with pursuing these goals with a passion! have imagined! However, when it comes to spiritual maturity, the opposite is true. The more we grow in our walk with God, the more we come to Col our 3:12 Therefore, as Him God's realize increasing dependence upon in everychosen area of our lives. Why? Because maturedearly person has loved, experiencedclothe times in people, holy aand their life when they chose to live independently of God’s direcyourselves with compassion, kindness, tion, guidance, wisdom and strength. In retrospect, those times were some of the darkest and most difﬁcult their lives. A spirhumility, gentleness andofpatience. itually maturing person is very willing to lay down their human pride admitBear they need God’s presence, power, and protection Coland 3:13 with each other and forgive every single day. Spiritual maturity recognizes this fact: dependwhatever grievances you may have ence upon God is the key to living with meaning and purpose. against one this another. Forgive as62:5-8… the Lord The Psalmist stated concept beautifully in Psalm

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Focus on Philanthropy December 2016

What is Planned Giving?

by Laurie Panzeca

Philanthropy is a way to make a difference in the lives of others. Giving is often triggered by emotions, and there are several different ways you can help support a cause that’s special to you. Advanced gift planning, or planned giving, is a way to maximize the financial benefit to your special cause and to yourself, allowing you to make an even bigger impact in your community. Planned giving is a method of donating larger gifts to charitable organizations than what donors can make solely from their incomes. In other words, instead of being made from discretionary income like a pledge or sponsorship, planned gifts are major donations that are part of a donor’s financial or estate planning.

Planned giving allows you to decide ahead of time where your charitable gifts will go at some point in the future. Planned gifts include gifts such as property, securities or real estate. End-of-life gifts are also common, and include naming the organization as a beneficiary in wills, bequests, life insurance policies or retirement accounts. Additionally, there are gifts that return income to the donor in return for the contribution, such as annuities, mutual funds or trusts. Endowments and other non-traditional ways to give provide more choices for donors, as well. A legacy gift can also be a very practical addition to your financial or estate plan. Your professional advisor can show you how giving may actually benefit your family after you are gone. By consulting with an expert, you can adequately prepare for a planned gift and create a giving strategy that will reap the best tax advantages possible. Early planning can also help you maximize the benefits to the organization you wish to support.

Whatever type of gift you decide on, be sure to investigate the effectiveness of the organization you choose to benefit. In the case of the SMH Foundation, tangible evidence is right here in Slidell. The SMH Foundation exists to help Slidell Memorial Hospital change and save lives by raising money to fund its mission: “to improve the quality of life in our community.” The Foundation works with donors and partners to fund programs and services that help our community. For example, this year alone: • 100 CAMPERS ATTENDED FIT AS A FIREFIGHTER • 282 CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVED GAS CARDS • 522 PEOPLE TRAINED IN CPR • 634 CARDIAC + PULMONARY PATIENTS REHABILITATED • 820 BABIES BORN • 5,724 WOMEN SCREENED FOR BREAST HEALTH

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Nutrition December 2016

Finding a Healthy Balance During the Christmas Season by Danny Nava

"If it tastes good, spit it out!" Of course it works, but is this advice you can really use? Magazines are full of impractical and useless advice at this time of year. What you really need are some down-to-earth, tried and true helpful hints that can be used by real people with real families at real-life southern, family, holiday gatherings. They also work for social and office events as well. With just a little knowledge and advanced planning, you can not only eat sensibly during the holidays but enjoy it. Nobody wants to be "the girl who's always on a diet" or "the jerk who made mom cry when he refused to try the dessert she made." So here are some tips to help you fit in and enjoy the holidays without gaining 15 pounds or appearing to be some obsessive, calorie counting, socially inept fun sponge.

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• If possible, eat something light like an apple or a handful of baby carrots or almonds before attending a social event where food will be served. Showing up hungry is a recipe for disaster. • Even better, carry a small snack with you. That way if a meal is delayed, you won't be tempted to binge when it is served. • Drink lots of water. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger. • Keep your portion sizes small. If there are six desserts available, you don't have to try all of them. Stick to a couple of bites of your two favorites. • Limit yourself to second helpings of only one or two items at dinner and only half as much as your ﬁrst serving.

• Practice politely refusing pushy attempts to get you to eat more. "No, thank you, not right now" or " It was delicious and I would love to, but I just can't" work well for me. • If possible, eat from a small plate such as a salad or dessert plate. This will trick your mind into thinking you have eaten larger amounts than you have. • Eat slowly. This isn't lions on the Serengeti - there’s plenty to go around. No rush. • If you are not seated at a formal dinner and there is a lot of food around, try to keep your hands busy doing anything except putting food into your mouth. Hold a bottle of water or a baby or your purse or even your partner's hand, anything but chips and cake. • Try to get in some form of exercise every day. You are less likely to make bad diet choices if you are actively involved in keeping yourself ﬁt and healthy.

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article by Becky Rolland photographs by Bach Imagery, LLC

id you know that by the time most Americans reach age 50, they have already travelled 75,000 miles on their feet? Although most participate in a variety of fitness activities, according to the American Podiatric Association, over 50% of Americans said that foot or ankle pain restricted them from walking or exercising. The good news is that with proper detection, intervention, and foot care, foot problems can be lessened or prevented. It is important to know how foot health affects our overall health. As Dr. Leon Watkins of Gulf South Foot & Ankle explained, “relieving foot pain and maintaining mobility is vital. When you keep your feet healthy, you stay more active. The people that get up and move tend to maintain their weight, have a healthy heart and good circulation.” A board certified podiatrist, Pg. 18

author, educator and inventor, Dr. Watkins has spent 20 years treating patients with foot and ankle ailments. After earning his medical degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine, he completed his surgical residency at East Jefferson General Hospital and served as Director of the Podiatric Residency Program at Ochsner Health System and Tulane-Lakeside Hospital. In 1996, he started his own practice, Watkins Foot Center, in Metairie, Louisiana. In 2008, Dr. Watkins joined forces with his wife, Dr. Maria Markiewicz, who is also a talented podiatrist. Together they promoted foot health awareness by appearing at expositions in various New Orleans communities and providing free podiatric screenings. In 2011, Watkins Foot Center became Gulf South Foot & Ankle, a name better suited to the patient population. In

2013, Dr. Charles Caplis, a former chief podiatry resident in Chicago, moved back to Louisiana and joined the team. Recognizing the need for expansion to the Northshore, Gulf South Foot & Ankle added a second location, a four thousand plus square foot, state-of-the-art facility in Covington. With the recent addition of yet another podiatrist, Dr. Anthony Perry, to the Metairie office, Gulf South Foot & Ankle continues to grow and plans to add two more podiatrists in 2017. When asked about his practice, Dr. Watkins shared his goals regarding foot care. “At Gulf South Foot & Ankle, we seek to provide our patients with a wealth of information so that they understand what is causing the discomfort or pain and what treatments are available. We strive to educate our patients, assist them in finding the

“We strive to educate our patients, assist them in ﬁnding the appropriate treatment program, oﬀer them the highest quality of care and bring them back to full, pain-free function as quickly as possible.”

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appropriate treatment program, offer them the highest quality of care and bring them back to full, pain-free function as quickly as possible.” Equipped at both locations with on-site digital x-ray, ultrasound, and vascular testing equipment, Watkins succeeds in providing his patients with a seamless “one stop shop” for whatever ails their feet. Gulf South treats all foot and ankle related conditions from bunions, hammertoes or ingrown toenails, to prescribing treatments and providing guidance on the right shoes or orthotics, to providing basic laser treatment for trimming thickened toenails. “Heel pain is one of the most common complaints seen in our office,” Watkins said, “Usually heel pain is at its peak when a person takes their first step in the morning or has been sitting for a long period of time. Walking causes the pain to subside, but it does not usually completely stop the pain. As a day progresses the pain may return and grow worse. Because the pain is not unbearable, patients will often live with heel pain for months, if not years, before seeking treatment. This is unfortunate because treatments are much more successful if started early.” After treating a vast array of podiatric conditions from bone spurs to sport injuries, Dr. Watkins searched for a new way to help his patients with

The Heeler, invented by Dr. Watkins

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plantar fasciitis, a condition which causes foot and heel pain. In order to help his patients heal from home, Watkins invented the Heeler. A cylinder shaped device, the Heeler matches the contour of the foot so that it can eﬀectively isolate and stretch the tissue under the arch. Because diabetic patients have an array of foot problems ranging from peripheral neuropathy and poor circulation to a progressive loss of sensation of heat, cold or pain, Gulf South Foot & Ankle began offering “collaborative foot care” in 2012. “Without ‘protective’ sensations, diabetics are at risk for injuries to their feet. Because of poor circulation in their feet and toes, diabetics are more susceptible to infection and have a decreased capacity for healing. If left untreated, infections can become serious and at times life threatening. In our team approach to foot care, not only do we educate our patients, we also are in frequent contact with their surgeons, primary care physicians, infectious disease doctors and endocrinologists so that we can provide our patients with the best treatments and care.” In his quest to stay on top of the latest advancement, Dr. Watkins offers the latest in cutting-edge

technology to treat his patients. For example, the PinPointe FootLaser is an FDA approved treatment that provides a remedy to unsightly nail fungus. Clinically proven, this treatment gets rid of the nail pathogens without the harmful side effects, like liver damage, of traditional oral medications. By using an intense light to pass through the nail and reach the fungal infection underneath, the patient is typically cured in just one to two treatments. Although foot problems can occur at any age, they become more common in older adults. When feet age, they lose cushioning and this causes skin and toenails to become dry and brittle. “Sometimes it causes a domino effect for our older patients. First, their foot pain leads to a loss of balance or function. Then, due to poor circulation, foot sores or infections will take longer to heal which contribute to a sedentary lifestyle,” Watkins said. And to help the patients who are immobile, can’t drive, or are too frail to come in to the office, Gulf South Foot & Ankle offers house calls from its Metairie and Covington locations. “We do our best to make it convenient for patients to come in by offering same day appointments including

Saturdays, but sometimes patients have a hard time getting here. I like going on house calls because I like to build a relationship with my patients and I can educate them on how to take care of their feet in their home environment,” Watkins said. And Watkins not only provides his patients with information via Gulf South Foot & Ankle’s blog and oﬃce handouts, but he also has authored two books to help his colleagues identify and treat common foot problems. Pocket Podiatrics, published in 2003, still remains a valuable resource for medical students and Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery, is a concise but essential guide that includes everything from arthritis, imaging and wound care to implants, pediatrics and trauma. Married 7 years to Dr. Markiewicz, with children aged 4 and 6 years old, Dr. Watkins told us what he believes is the key to his successful practice. “I love what I do and my philosophy has always been that happiness starts at the top. I have tried to create the right office culture because when our doctors and staff are happy and content, they will create a warm atmosphere for our patients. I just want everyone to enjoy what they are doing, have fun and to do right by the patient.” With a goal to get patients literally back on their feet as quickly as possible, the specialists at Gulf South Foot and Ankle, work as a team to provide guidance on proper athletic footwear, prescribe custom orthotics, and evaluate biomechanics. “We want our patients to get back to their busy lifestyle and get the most mileage out of their feet,” he said.

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Holiday Cheer isn’t a given; TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH With the holiday season rapidly approaching many of us can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. With a bit of foresight and planning the holidays can leave you feeling up, not down. Feeling down and overwhelmed during the holidays can be tough, especially when you go out and everyone around you seems to be beaming with the holiday spirit. Don’t let that fool you most are feeling wretched and exhausted. With High expectations, family commitments, money woes, remembering the loss of loved ones, and other holiday hazards can spell trouble for anyone.

Remember these quick tips to help you avoid the blues during this holiday season.

Increase exposure to light

During the winter months the sun is not as powerful as it was during the summer. Most people feel consistently tired and irritable this time of year. It is due to the lack of exposure to the sun and a decrease in Vitamin D. On sunny days get outside as much as you can. You may even want to invest in a light box for light exposure for about 30 minutes a day.

Cut back on commitments

If you feel like you just can’t get through one more holiday gathering, it’s OK to sit one out.

Forget perfection

No one is perfect don’t let having to ﬁne the perfect gift consume your focus. Remember it’s the thought that counts.

Don’t binge on food or alcohol

Overindulgence can as much of a holiday tradition as opening gifts. Try to achieve more restraint. Don’t go back for seconds. This will help you from feeling guilty afterwards. Prepare yourself for the over indulgent meals by eating healthy the week leading up to the occasions. Don’t use alcohol to deal with holiday depression. Alcohol is a depressant and it can intensify your emotions and leaves you feeling worse at it wears off.

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Focus on what’s important

Its not all about the presents. Financial woes are common this time of year. Overspending can get out of hand. Organize a gift exchange with friends or family. You can also bake your gifts, or create traditions such as having a large potluck meal. When you take your eyes off of yourself and focus on those who have far less than you do, you can’t be depressed,” learn to be grateful for the blessings you have.

Exercise

Exercise is one of the first things to go by the wayside during the holiday shuffle. Keep physical activity on you to do list. The more stress we are under, the more irritated we feel. Through poor diet and lack of exercise we can feel like life is out of control. Exercise has been shown to improve mood. Taking a walk for at least 30 minutes five days a week, will boost your mood.

Avoid family conflict

You can’t be at every place at one time. If you know there are going to be conﬂicts, prepare a neutral response, such as, “Let’s talk about that another time,” or, “I can see how you would feel that way.” Everyone’s stress level is elevated during the holidays.

Its ok to grieve

If you are mourning a loved one, it’s a good time to talk about your feelings or reach out to support groups. It is not uncommon to feel depressed or angry for that person leaving you alone or feeling guilty if you enjoy try to enjoy the holiday. You are human, focus on the wonderful moments you shared with your loved one.

Schedule some sleep

Sleep deprivation is not uncommon during the holiday season. Holiday activities easily can interfere with your sleep schedule. Studies have proven there is a link between sleep loss and depression. Don’t cut back on your sleep to get everything done or attend every event. Stick to your routine, wake up at the same time every day avoid stimulating activities around bedtime. Keep yourself free from distractions at bedtime.

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On the ballot this December: dignity, security, independence for seniors, residents with disabilities On Dec 10, St. Tammany residents will be asked to renew a tax that will continue vital services for almost 4,000 residents who are seniors or are disabled . The renewal is the second proposition on the ballot and the money goes to the St. Tammany Council on Aging (COAST) and STARC. This is Royce McManus and his son Shawn McManus. Mr. Royce, who is 86 and a life-long resident of Slidell, receives personal care services through COAST. Along with the help he gets from this family, this care makes it possible for Mr. Royce to remain as independent as possible. “I’m very, very grateful they come to help me, because without this help, if I fell, I wouldn’t be able to get up,” Mr. Royce says. ST. Along with the help he gets from his family, this care helps make it possible for Royce to remain as independent as possible. “I’m very, very grateful they come to help me because without this help, if I fell, I wouldn’t be able to get up,” Royce says. ABOUT THE 2ND PROPOSITION: This Dec. 10th, The 2nd Proposition on the ballot is to

renew a small, 2 mill tax used to deliver essential services that sustain and improve the lives of community members who are seniors or are disabled. #EarlyVoting is this Sat., Nov. 26 to Dec. 3. For more information, go to http://coastseniors.org/wpress/tax-renewal/ The second proposition on the Dec. 10 ballot will renew the small, two mill tax COAST and STARC have shared since 1999. The essential services provide with this money allow seniors and those with development disabilities the opportunity to engage with their community, to achieve a higher level of independence and to enjoy more of the quality of life available to St. Tammany residents. Royce to remain as independent as possible. “I’m very, very grateful they come to help me because without this help, if I fell, I wouldn’t be able to get up,” Royce says.

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Yoga Breath with Movement Connecting the breath with movement is essential to a Yoga practice. It has been said if you are not (consciously) breathing, it’s not Yoga, just stretching. In addition to the Centering Breath and Alternate Nostril Breathing exercises discussed in my previous articles (Oct Nov issues), the breath most commonly used during movement in a Yoga practice is known as the Victorious Breath or Ocean Breath – audible waves of breath washing over the entire body on the inhale, and moving out with the tide on the exhale. Imagine your breath as the sounds heard when holding your ear to a seashell. Finding Victorious/Ocean Breath:

• When inhaling through the nostrils, tuck the chin back lightly toward your neck to create a slight constriction at the base of your throat, bringing sound to your breath. This is sometimes amusingly referred to as ﬁnding your inner Darth Vader. • To ﬁnd your audible breath on the exhale, place your hand in front of your mouth, and exhale through your mouth as if your palm is a mirror that you are trying to fog up. Now close your lips, and use that same “fog-up-the-mirror” exhale through the nostrils. Connecting movement to this breath brings

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focus and fluidity to your practice, while serving as an audible reminder to breathe, and breathe deeply. It is surprising to realize how often we hold our breath, and have to remind ourselves to breathe. A daily Yoga practice involves the following six (6) basic movements of the spine. Notice the inhale is used when opening or extending, and the exhale when folding or turning. Practice using slow, controlled movements and breaths – full inhales and complete exhales. Similar to the lesson in the Tortoise and Hare fairy tale, slow and steady is the best course for reaping benefits in a Yoga practice. Back Bend (1) Standing with palms supporting low back, fingers pointing toward floor, elbows pressing toward each other to open the heart. Inhale slowly and deeply while leaning back gently into the palms; gaze up at the sky without dropping the head. Exhale to release back up to standing.

sky, shoulder relaxed away from ear. Exhale to extend arm overhead to right side of body (reaching through the left side body and not the shoulder); keep hips level. Inhale to lift arm back overhead; Exhale to lower arm, left hand to hip. (Repeat to right side.) Twists (5 & 6) Standing with right palm

pressed to front of right hip, and left palm pressed to back of left hip; Inhale top of crown to sky for extended spine; Exhale while slowly twisting torso to left, eventually turning the head to look over the left shoulder. Press both palms into the hips equally and ﬁrmly during the twist to keep hips facing forward. (Switch placement of palms; repeat to right side.) To advance your Yoga practice, stay in each pose for several breaths, perhaps extending further on each inhale, and releasing a little more into the pose on each exhale. Holding each pose for 3 full breaths is recommended for a beginning practice, 5 breaths for an intermediate practice, and 8 breaths for an advanced practice. So now you’re doing Yoga without putting your leg behind your head – who knew?!

Forward Fold (2) Standing with arms resting to the sides or hands on hips; Inhale to extend top of crown to sky for a long spine. Exhale slowly as you hinge forward at the “Anybody can breathe. Therefore, anybody hips, leading with the heart and chin, stopcan practice yoga.” (T.K.V. Desikachar) ping at your point of the forward fold. Tuck chin toward collarbone; slowly lift the heart to return to standing on the Inhale. Lift the Julie Hunt-Juneau, RYT 200 chin; Exhale. Yoga By Water Side Bend/Laterals (3 & 4) – Standing Bayou Bonfouca, Slidell, LA with hands resting on hips; elbow out to side; Inhale to extend and lift left arm, ﬁngertips to

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Senior Sampler December 2016

Braised Short Ribs INGREDIENTS 8 whole Beef Short Ribs Kosher salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup flour 6 pieces Pancetta, diced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 2 shallots, ﬁnely minced 2 cups red or white wine 2 cups Beef or Chicken broth (enough to almost cover ribs) 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary PREPARATION 1. Salt and pepper ribs, then dredge in flour. 2. In large Dutch oven, cook pancetta over medium heat until completely crispy and all fat is rendered. Remove pancetta but do not discard grease. 3. Add olive oil to pan with the pancetta grease and raise heat to

high. Brown ribs on all sides. About 1 min per side. Remove ribs and lower heat to medium. 4. Add onions, carrots, and shallots to pan and cook about 2 minutes. Pour in wine and crape bottom of pan to release all the flavorful bits. Bring to a boil and cook another 2 minutes. 5. Add broth, 1 teaspoon of salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Add ribs to the liquid; they should be almost completely submerged. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs (whole) to the liquid. 6. Put a lid and place in the over. Cook at 350 for 2 hours, then reduce heat to 325 and cook an additional 30-45 mins. Remove pan from oven and let sit for at least 20 minutes, lid on, before serving. At the last minute skim off any excess fat from the top of liquid. 6. Serve over a bed of creamy polenta or your favorite rice blend.

Chicken Salad with Black Beans and Quinoa INGREDIENTS 1 cup chicken cooked diced small 1 cup cooked Quinoa (prepared per box instructions but cooked in chicken broth & chill) 1 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp lime juice ¼ tsp cumin ½ tsp dry oregano 1 tbsp cilantro ﬁnely chopped ¼ cup chopped green onions 1 can black beans rinsed and drained ½-1 cup diced red bell pepper (roasted is best) 2 medium tomatoes diced 1-2 tsp diced jalapenos seeded Salt and pepper to taste

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PREPARATION 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl except the quinoa and mix together until fully incorporated. 2. Next add the quinoa and stir until mixed together well. 3. Set in fridge and allow to sit for about 30 minutes so flavors can come together. 4. Enjoy! NOTE: You can also incorporate shrimp into this dish instead of chicken if you want to try a seafood twist.

Nothing brings the family together during the holidays like good food! Add one of these lip smackin' recipes to your holiday meal. Braised Short Ribs recipe from Ann Mannella.

Bacon-Smothered Cabbage INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ 1 2 ¼ ½ ½ 4

Tbsp vegetable oil lb. bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces lb. ham hock cups chopped onions tsp freshly ground black pepper tsp salt cup sliced garlic lb. cabbage, cleaned and coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon your favorite creole seasoning

Hot Pumpkin Cider INGREDIENTS 1 part Pumpkin Pie Vodka 3 parts apple cider Splash of club soda

PREPARATION 1. Fill a highball glass, (or mason jar), with ice and build the ingredients in order. 2. Garnish with lemon and apple slices.

The Mistletoe INGREDIENTS 1 oz Cherry Vodka Splash sour mix Tonic water

PREPARATION 1. Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir. 2. Garnish with a cherry and a rosemary sprig.

Vaccines for the Golden Years

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