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Well, just like that and we have transitioned from one decade to the next.

The month of January has always been recognized as a milestone of change – I mean who doesn’t have fun picking a New Year’s Resolution or telling the story of the one they picked last year that lasted approximately 10 days. Now that I have you thinking about what the last 10 years have meant and what the next 10 days will bring, allow me to introduce our readers to the first Newburgh Magazine edition of 2020 – the wellness issue.

Inside you will find information and motivation from which health apps are the must-downloads of the year to tackling hair, sleep and dieting. Looking for advice on getting into shape to create the “New Year, New You?” – that’s inside, too!

Our feature this month is on the practice of acupuncture. Staff writer Marisa Patwa spent time with Deaconess acupuncturist Flora Arzanipour to get the inside scoop on how the treatment can heal patients who suffer from varying conditions and ailments.

As in every edition, we’ve featured a recipe created by staff writer Wyatt Squires. This month, he teaches us how to create savory slow cooked pork chops – just in time to help you meal plan for your wellness month!

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January 2020

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4 ACUPUNCTURE Healing body, mind and spirit

16 LIFESTYLE Learn to love your hair

8 FITNESS How to keep your weightloss resoluation

21 HEALTH Keto diet - what’s the hype?

12 TECHNOLOGY Must-try health apps in 2020 14 FOOD Indulge in this slow cooker pork chops recipe

23 SLEEP Living with a sleeping disorder 24 BEAUTY Winter beauty tips to keep your skin healthy and happy

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ACUPUNCTURE:

HEALING

MIND BODY AND

SPIRIT WRITER: MARISA PATWA

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She was unable to get pregnant for 10 years. But, after just one month of doing treatments with Deaconess’s Flora Arzanipour, M.S.O.M., Licensed Acupuncturist, that same woman found out the most magical news - she was with child.

“I told her, I wanted her to give me six to nine months because I didn’t want to give her false hope,” Arzanipour said of her first ever acupuncture patient she was treating for fertility issues. “I was even amazed at the result myself, honestly. She came to the office and had a sad face on and then she turned around with a positive pregnancy test and we both screamed and I hugged her.”

The moment was one that she says she will never forget.

“She has a beautiful baby boy and we’re still in contact after all of these years,” Arzanipour said.

Arzanipour, who has worked at Deaconess — The Women’s Hospital Center for Healing Arts for the past five years, grew up in Iran with oriental medicine, before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and

Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She also owned her own acupuncture practice in Munster, Indiana for six years.

“Because of where we grew up, my mother always had a natural remedy for everything — body pain, PMS, stomach aches,” Arzanipour said.

“So, I always knew that my calling was to help and to heal people.”

When it comes to acupuncture and holistic health, Arzanipour takes a whole-body approach.

“I look at the connection of mind, body and spirit,” she said. “And when those three are aligned, we can achieve the ultimate health. And acupuncture does that, which is the beauty of it.”

If the patient ends up being assessed for acupuncture treatment after a consultation, Arzanipour creates atmosphere with “Zen” music as they lay on the bed and then she inserts the needles into the skin, before leaving them in the dark, tranquility of the room for approximately 30 minutes.

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“So then, they can relax,” she said. “About 10 to 15 minutes in, I’ll go in and check on the patient to make sure they are alright, but actually, a lot of people get so comfortable, they doze off.”

Depending on what Arzanipour is treating her patients for she may lather therapeutic oil on their skin.

“It could be their back, neck, knees,” she said. “And for fertility treatment especially, I put some essential oil on either their belly or their back.”

The length of the needle, which is carefully inserted into the flesh, also depends on the specific patient.

“It can be from .1 to 3 inches, sometimes more, if the patient is heavier, than on areas like back or buttock, the needles go deeper,” Arzanipour said. “These are special, sterile acupuncture needles.”

And it’s these needles that help to alleviate their pain.

“Because when there’s pain, in acupuncture, we believe there is a stagnation,” Arzanipour said. “In acupuncture, everything is about the Chi, the vital energy that moves through the body and when this Chi is blocked or is somehow not working properly, then illnesses occur in the body. And with acupuncture needles, we free the flow of blood and Chi in the body.”

Acupuncture also has an affect on the hormonal balance in the body.

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“It works on the neurotransmitter,” Arzanipour said. “We can help the body to heal itself.”

The needles won’t necessarily be placed just in the spot that is hurting.

“If you have back pain, you’ll get some placed on your hands, some on your legs,” Arzanipour said. “Because acupuncture needles are just simple, thin needles. There is nothing on them, I don’t put any drug in the body like a hypodermic needle.”

Arzanipour also does acupuncture for cosmetic rejuvenation as an alternative to botox injections.

“By inserting needles in the face and the body,” she said. “By doing that, we stimulate the production of collagen and elastic naturally, which diminishes by age. And we can actually tighten the skin in a natural and effective way.”

The Healing Center for Arts used to be located at the Deaconess Gateway Campus in Newburgh at The Women’s Hospital, but just moved to their new location at 7409 Eagle Crest Blvd Suite G in Evansville early in 2019 due to expansion needs. In addition to acupuncture, they offer various massage therapies and psychological counseling services for patients as well. For more information or to book a session, visit: www.deaconess. com/The-Womens-Hospital/Services/Center-for-Healing-Arts.

Although acupuncture is new to the Western world, the tradi-

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tion has deep roots leading back to Chinese as a form of medicine, which began nearly 5,000 years ago.

“It’s very new in the Tri-State,” Arzanipour said.

“And people really need to be open to it and trust it because it’s really amazing what it can do for your body without the use of drugs.”

The biggest misconception though about acupuncture is that it hurts.

“It’s truly not the case,” Arzanipour said. “It isn’t painful.”

There is also no age limit for getting acupuncture done.

In fact, Center for Healing Arts’s officer manager, Melanie Fairchild, even let her toddler try out a needle during a visit to work.

“There is something about Flora that is so unique,” Fairchild said. “She is so good with all of her patients, kids even. She’s just amazing. My daughter is very shy, but she was just drawn to her.

There’s something very healing about her.”

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CRAWL

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RUN WRITER: MARISA PATWA

“New year, new me” — most people can be guilty of saying that mantra to themselves. And with that mentality comes those New Year’s resolutions.

Most popularly, losing weight is on the top of peoples’ to do list.

But what Newburgh Fitness’s Justin Fehn, 40, has come to learn after his 10 years as a personal trainer, is that actually keeping that goal is much harder than most people realize.

“Everyone has that News Year’s resolution — whether it’s to stop smoking, stop drinking sodas, stop cursing, there is a litany of different things — we want to be better. And the gym setting is no dif ferent,” he said. “It star ts of f with everyone saying, ‘I want to lose weight or be more in shape’ and there is a big influx of individuals who come to all of the local gyms and seek out all of the local trainers in January and and try to be better.”

The problem is they lose their intensity and commitment over time, usually dropping off their gym stop a few months in.

“And that’s where the trainers kind of come into play,” Fehn said. “We’re all here to help folks be better and it’s those individuals who can stick to plans, whether it’s with a trainer or by themselves, who can change their mentalities and lifestyle habits, that will be successful.”

The main piece of advice Fehn would give a new client wanting to stick to their New Year’s goal is to start changing that

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mentality of implementing new habits to be healthier.

“Usually around two to three months is when people are either going to see results or they’re not,” he said. “And then if you start getting discouraged that the results aren’t coming, and you’re sore or you’re missing out on something else, then you say, ‘OK, maybe this isn’t for me.’ And we also forget why we started.”

It’s at that time that setting goals is more important than ever.

“Write them down, put them in your phone, set a reminder to every couple of weeks,” Fehn said. “So that goal pops back up so it keeps you engaged in what you’re trying to get done.”

And as someone who was on the smaller side growing up, Fehn understands that just stepping foot into the gym in the first place can be hard.

“The want to come into the gym is always strong, but the scariness to walk through that door for the first time, literally makes people sit in their cars for hours — I’ve done it,” Fehn

how you view yourself.”

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“We weigh and measure first, although I’m not a huge scale person because some people want to lose inches, some people need to lose body fat and pounds, but if an individual says they, ‘Want to lose 30 lbs’ and I get them to lose five, but they gain strength and they lose ten inches, I bet you they are high fiving because they have slimmed down,” Fehn said. “Now, they can spend money on new clothes, they feel better, they’ve gone through the struggles of the workout to get to that point, so there is a new reinvigorated level of confidence in themselves and then all of a sudden that weight that they wanted to get to is not as big of a deal anymore because they’ve gained strength, they gained confidence in themselves, and now, they are comfortable in their own skin, and that’s where the goals keep changing.”

And it’s OK to adopt new goals.

“... and then all of a sudden that weight that they wanted to get to is not as big of a deal anymore because they’ve gained strength, they gained confidence in themselves, and now, they are comfortable in their own skin, and that’s where the goals keep changing.” — Justin Fehn said. “I was once a really skinny kid, and a gym setting was intimidating and scary. But, it’s always about self-perception, I always looked at myself as a skinny kid going into a big-person’s world and it gave me a lot of stress and anxiety. And it took time, age and perspective to be able to come to some of these conclusions.”

But it wasn’t just age that got Fehn to step into the gym, first interning at Bob’s Gym while getting his degree in kinesiology, with a minor in sports management from the University of Southern Indiana. It was his time serving in the Army National Guard for 10 years, specifically, his 14 months spent in Iraq, starting in March 2003.

“Fitness in the military is paramount and the better shape you’re in both physically and mentally, the more opportunities you have to jump out of airplanes, repel out of helicopters. You can be Special Forces, Navy Seal — the sky’s the limit when it comes to your physical and mental ability to push yourself,” Fehn said. “And I take that same mentality training a woman who is 55-years-old going through menopause and doesn’t like what she sees in the mirror.”

Most importantly, change is not going to happen over night.

“It never does. It’s 100 percent a process,” Fehn said.

“The more times people can understand that and give themselves a little bit of grace is when you see people who put the time in to get the results and see the happiness within themselves. Because for me, in my humble opinion, that is what this life is about: being happy in those little moments when you’re by yourself or engaging with other individuals. When that smile is genuine and that’s all about the perception of

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“That’s why you hear that adage, ‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint,’ ” Fehn said.

The personal trainer also understands there is a certain level of anxiety from the moment someone new walks through the gym door.

“They don’t know me, they don’t know my background.

All they know is I’m the dude who is going to make them sweat and potentially feel pain,” Fehn said. “So, you gotta start small, starting with just a few basic moves because if I put you through a workout, and you can’t use the restroom without you screaming in pain that your ‘legs hurt, your back hurts, your abs hurt,’ what’s the chances of you coming back? So again, it has to be a crawl, walk, run process.”

Depending on the specific package someone chooses, they may even get homework.

“That is sent to you via text that you can do on your own or come in and do at the gym,” Fehn said. “So again, we’re showing you the equipment and we’re using the same verbiage through text message or email saying, ‘OK, I need you to go back and do this for me.’ So, I’m trying to empower you to go out and do this on your own on a different day.”

His goal is not to keep regular clients, but to encourage them to be able to work out themselves, without being micromanaged.

“If you are my client for years and years and years, I’m not doing my job,” Fehn said. “I want to empower you with the information and the confidence to be able to do this on your own. Maybe it takes a few months, maybe it takes a year, but there has to be an understanding that eventually, you and me

are going to high five and say, ‘You got this.’ If you have any questions, I’m always available to you, but you can do this on your own now. You go out and conquer what you need to get done.”

Fehn has made life long friends as a personal trainer with clients he no longer works with.

“I have people who text me on a semi regular basis, holiday basis who say, ‘Thank you,’ you know, well wishes and that relationship is so important, because again, you’re going to go through some struggle and I’m going to be right next to you, either cheering you on, hugging it out with you if you’re having a really bad day, I’m just as much of a part of your life as your brother and your sister, your cousin because on a weekly basis, I’m always there,” Fehn said. “Imagine you help someone lose 50, 60 lbs, help them get back into their wedding dress, or get a college scholarship, those people will forever think of you as a positive person in their world.”

But in order to become one of those happy people who had reached their goals one can’t make excuses or say they don’t have time to go to the gym.

“Ever yone has time, it’s whether you want to car ve some out and get something done,”

Fehn said. “Everybody works eight hours a day or less, and there’s 24 hours in a day, and then what are we doing with the rest of the time? A lot of people say, ‘I have kids.’ Well, so do I. I have four. It may not always be as much as we want, but we always try to make time and even do sessions with kiddos in the gym sometimes.”

In fact, Newburgh Fitness even has a kids’ room for those parents with fitness goals and busy schedules.

“We provide wifi, a TV and a coloring area,” Fehn said. “Typically most people are here for 45 minutes to an hour, so it’s not a bad practice to allow your kid to be able to be quiet for an hour, play nicely, it’s a good thing. They don’t have to be moving a million miles an hour all the time.”

But the most important thing for those people wanting to actually keep their weight-loss New Year’s resolution is to have a positive mindset.

“A lot of people have that mentality of, “I don’t know what to do,’” Fehn said. “A lot of the times we do know what to do, but we just forget.

We have a tool within our own selves we can use to make ourselves stronger and it all starts with our mindset.”

keeping

your goals

• Start with crawl, walk, run mentality • Set goals • Implement healthy habits • Change mentality • Start with a few basic movements • Try not to be intimidated by the gym/trainer • Don’t make excuses

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Health Apps to get your hands on BEING HEALTHY IS A COMMON GOAL, BUT IT CAN BE A DAUNTING TASK TO CHANGE HABITS. TRY THESE EIGHT APPS, WHICH ARE MADE TO HELP USERS BECOME HEALTHIER

BY ENCOURAGING POSITIVE HABITS ONE STEP AT A TIME.

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Charity Miles

Fooducate

With Charity Miles users can create an account and choose a charity.

The app logs movement such as running, walking, dancing or biking. For every mile the user moves, the app’s corporate sponsorship pool helps to donate money to the charity select-

Fooducate is a diet tracker that goes beyond the typical meal tracker. The app allows users to scan a barcode and see the product’s nutrition grade, learn about the pros and cons of the product and find healthier alternatives. The app analyzes

This app is available as one of many from The American Red Cross and also has a companion Pet First Aid app. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and can

information found in product nutrition panels and allows users to find the information between the lines.

also be enabled through Alexa. The app offers instant access to information on handling most common first aid emergencies.

Users can input their individual information to personalize goals, but some personalization features require an upgrade to premium.

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ed by the user. The app also allows users to join teams to motivate each other. The app supports more than 40 charities including The ASPCA, The Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Wounded Warrior Project and more.

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Waterlogged Waterlogged is an app that allows the user to track water intake. Users can set goals and graph water intake by the day, week or year. The app also gives users the option to take a photo of their glasses regularly used to make tracking faster and easier. The app can be set to give users a notification to encourage a good water habit. While the app is free, there are paid premium options. www.waterlogged.com

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Calm

Smoke Free

Symple

SleepCycle

With Calm, users can access unique audio content that strengthens mental fitness and works to tackle challenges for stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression. The app features a new 10-minute meditation each day which explores a new mindful theme and inspiring concept each day. In addition, the app contains more than 120 sleep stories, sleep music, meditation lessons, nature sounds, videos, multi-day programs and calm masterclasses delivered by world experts. The app offers a paid subscription to premium content that offers access to advanced meditations and more.

Smoke Free is an app that uses evidence-based technology with proven success. The main dashboard provides by-the-second updates to show users how much money they’ve saved by not smoking, how long they’ve been smoke-free, how many cravings they’ve resisted and how many life hours they’ve regained by not smoking. The app also allows users to watch how quickly their health is improving by not smoking while accomplishing “missions.” The missions encourage users to use mindfulness techniques while helping others to quit by giving testimony.

The app is free to use, but there are paid options available.

This app works as a symptom journal and allowing the user to track and study factors that influence over health and wellbeing. The app includes space to track diet, activity and medications while importing steps, sleep and other data from Apple Health in addition to the symptom tracker and journal. The premium side allows users to build a list of questions for your doctor. The app earned 4.5 out of 5 stars in a Columbia University review, was listed as one of the top six rheumatology apps for patients in the modern Medicine network and was listed as one of the best apps for psoriatic disease by the National Psoriasis Foundation.

Sleep Cycle is a smart alarm clock that tracks the user’s sleep while gathering a detailed analysis of the user’s sleep. The alarm clock then waits until the user is in while in light sleep to make waking up easier. In addition to sleep analysis including a snore tracker, users can also take advantage of sleep aids to help fall asleep. The app is free to download, but users can subscribe to premium services for a fee.

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WRITER: WYATT SQUIRES This recipe is a perfect cure for empty bellies on a chilly day. When it’s cold outside, it’s always best to warm up with some comfort food. I like to serve my pork chops with some sweet potatoes, or when it’s really cold, over a plate of mashed potatoes. Soups can be interchangeable for taste. Substitute cream of chicken for cream of mushroom or other family favorites. Be careful to only brown the pork chops in the skillet or your chops could be overcooked and a little tough.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 1/2 lbs. Pork chops 3 Tbsp. Olive oil 1/2 cup Flour 1 tsp. Seasoning salt 1 tsp. Garlic powder 1 1/2 cup Chicken broth 1 can Cream of chicken soup 1 packet of Onion soup mix 1 packet of Pork gravy mix 2 Tbsp. Corn starch (if needed)

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. While skillet is heating up mix flour, seasoning salt and garlic powder in a large bowl.

Dredge pork chops through flour and seasoning mix and place in hot skillet.

Allow pork chops to brown, 2-3 minutes on each side.

2. Pour chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix and gravy mix into crockpot and stir making sure all dry ingredients are fully mixed.

3. Add pork chops to crock pot making sure chops are covered and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high or 4 to 5 hours on low.

Serve immediately with gravy remaining.

If gravy is thin add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to thicken.

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TIPS FOR STYLING CURLY HAIR WRITER: MARISA PATWA

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While following celebrity Instagram posts and YouT ube channels that of fer tutorials are modern places to learn a new hair style to tr y or tips for ever y type of hair, local stylists are available to offer advice.

Newburgh’s Bri Updike, 24, a multiracial hair stylist, who works at Impulse Salon in Newburgh is one of those people. She did not have much of a lear ning cur ve when it came to how to style her own multiracial daughter’s hair, but is now offering advice to other parents who are learning more about different hair textures.

“My background is in hair and my mom is a stylist too. So, it was no big deal because her hair has the easiest curls. It’s like that silky hair,” Updike said of her 6-year-old daughter, Aria Acree.

Luckily, Impulse car ries an entire line of hair care products titled DevaCurl,

dedicated to the curly girl hair technique. The stylists are all DevaCurl certified as well.

“No curly girl is the same and the DevaCurl cut is tailored to your individual curls,” Updike said. “Each curl is cut individually, precisely for it be more uniform.

The technique is used to shape one’s individual curl pattern to have a nice waterfall of curls. It’s for the wave, all the way to the tight ringlets. There is no curl pattern left behind in DevaCurl. ” Par t of the reason Impulse star ted car r ying the DevaCurl products is because of the amount of multiracial children coming to the salon looking for styling tips. “[Multiracial] childr en now are going to be the average and some of the mothers don’t know how to style them,” Updike said. “So, we wanted to make sure we were licensed and we were

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trained to teach other mothers how to teach their daughters how to love their curls and how to take care of them. I even had a grandpa bring his granddaughters in and it was so sweet he was tr ying.”

The mom suggests for parents to learn a hair routine with their child or children to make the process easier to achieve.

“Work with the curls and get a routine together, you guys do it together, cer tain nights you do this, walk them through the steps,” Updike said. “It makes it fun and makes sure they know

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how to take care of those curls. When it’s maintained, it’s so much easier and better for them to enjoy too. An easy routine and the maintenance and keeping up with it is key to having those luscious curls.”

Updike said potential clients should also not be afraid to ask for help.

“That is what we are here for,” she said. “We are more than happy to show anybody what it takes to do it. My favorite tools for styling curly girls are the wet brush and a good spray detan-

gler like the Elixir 11.”

Updike also acknowledged that sometimes customers are unhappy with their hair type, but that it makes each person unique.

“It’s unfortunate because sometimes we want what we don’t have. Straight wants curly, curly wants straight,” Updike said.

“But you have this hair for a reason. It’s apart of who you are.

It’s part of your personality. Take care of it, own it and learn to love your hair.”

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Keto

diet WHAT’S THE HYPE? WRITER: JULIE ROSENBAUM

One of the newest fads in dieting is the Keto Diet. Many swear by it and the results are often quite remarkable.

The Keto Diet is a variation of other low carb diets that have been around for decades. This diet commonly restricts intake of carbs to 50 or less instead of relying on high protein, (preferably good) fat and nonstarchy vegetables, explained Earl Le Mond, owner of Paradise Organics in Newburgh.

“Usually after three to seven days, dieters will go into ketosis, which is when the body stars breaking down fat for fuel, and in the process releases ketones,” Le Mond said. “There is general consensus that the Keto Diet will cause significant weight loss and perhaps have other health benefits. Long-term effects are not generally known. The diet is not usually recommended for people with certain health issues, including diabetes.”

There are always reports of adverse effects, but Le Mond said you cannot be certain if they are related to the diet.

“They could be coincidental to an individual’s other health issues,” he said.

Le Mond doesn’t think any overly restrictive diet is as good as living a healthy lifestyle, including a clean food diet.

“But we cannot always live and eat as we would like; and being obese is not healthy, either,” he said. “Most of the reports I have seen do not think there has been enough time or studies to monitor long-term effects.”

A friend went on Keto and lost all the weight he hoped, but for a few weeks he was off - he ate cake and other things in his restrictions and put on a few pounds. Now he’s back on Keto and back on track. Maybe a momentary break from any diet is not a bad thing.

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A GUIDE TO POPULAR

HERBAL TEAS THESE ‘TEAS’ OFFER HEALTH-PROMOTING EFFECTS, GOOD TASTE Tea is a healthy beverage. Black, green and oolong teas get their fair share of health-boosting attention, but a grouping of teas, which technically are not true teas at all, also can be a boon to the body.

Consumption of herbal tea predates consumption of Chinese black tea. Since they do not contain leaves of the camellia sinensis (tea) plant, herbal teas really aren’t tea, but have been given the tea moniker because they are often steeped in a manner similar to tea. Herbal teas are made from herbs as well as dried fruits, flowers and spices. The health and wellness information site Healthline says that certain herbal teas have health-promoting properties. Herbal teas have been used by

various cultures for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years.

Herbal tea can be used to boost the immune system, to relax and unwind, to alleviate pain, or just to warm you up on a chilly day. Even though herbal teas may seem all-natural, it is wise to check with a doctor before including them as part of a health-boosting regimen to confirm that they won’t produce any adverse reactions with medications. That’s especially important for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Herbal teas come in various flavors. The following are some of the more popular herbal teas and their potential health benefits.

Chamomile tea

Turmeric tea

Chamomile is best known for its calming effects, and it is sometimes used as a mild sleep-inducer. A study of 34 patients with insomnia found marginal improvements in waking up during the night, time to falling asleep and daytime functioning after taking chamomile extract twice a day, as published by the National Institutes of Health’s PubMed Central. Some studies suggest that chamomile can reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and it may have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties as well.

Turmeric tea has anti-inflammatory properties that may be beneficial for anyone who has an autoimmune disease like arthritis and fibromyalgia. The anti-inflammatory properties also can help with symptoms of migraines and other minor aches and pains.

Peppermint tea Those who enjoy peppermint tea often do so to soothe an upset stomach. Nutritionist Dr. Simran Saini from Fortis Hospital in India says that peppermint tea also can promote weight loss and reduce heartburn and may help people relax.

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Ginger tea A 2012 study from researchers at Columbia University who examined 10 overweight men found that drinking hot ginger tea increased the men’s feelings of fullness and reduced hunger. Ginger also may improve blood sugar control for people with type 2 diabetes.

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Sleeping may seem like a natural part of life, but for people such as Terry Frederick, sleeping can be almost impossible and even dangerous.

“For years, I felt so tired during the day sometimes, I required a nap in the afternoon,” Frederick said. “Dr. Schultz referred me to Dr. Benson at the Deaconess Sleep Center. Dr. Benson prescribed a monitor that is worn under the breasts and around the chest overnight. It monitored the number of times I stopped breathing during the night.”

When she was called with the results they said it was one of the highest numbers they ever seen. Frederick was fitted for a Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) machine to use every night while she slept.

“The masks are a little difficult to get used to,” Frederick said. “I still find myself pulling it off during the night and not even remembering that I took it off until the morning comes and it is beside me on the pillow.”

Respironics, Inc. is the manufacturer of the machine.

“They tried several different mask designs on me and we decided on a smaller-sized face mask,” Frederick said. “However, I am mostly a side sleeper and the mask would lose connection with my face and the air would come gushing out the sides waking me up until I reposition it.”

It would seal for a while, but she would lose connection throughout the night.

“So, they tried a mask called DreamWear that fits under your nose,” she said. “It is soft and flexible unlike the frontal masks which are made of hard plastic. The mask still leaks from time to time but overall works better for me than the others.”

The monitor needs distilled water in a reser voir each night and the tubing and reservoir need cleaning on a regular basis.

“The air temperature and humidity can be changed on the machine for your comfort,” Frederick said. “The machine works on radio waves, I think, which allows the doctor’s office to monitor the number of times I stop breathing while using the CPAP machine. Every year I meet with Dr. Benson to review my stats. And I am overdue for that review.”

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prevent & treat

chapped lips Chapped lips can be an unpleasant reminder that the weather is changing. Many different people experience chapped lips periodically, but they seem to be especially common when the air is dry and cold. The health and wellness resource Healthline.com says that, because the lips do not contain oil glands like other areas of the skin, they are more prone to drying out. Therefore, people need to take extra steps to keep their lips moist.

Stop licking your lips Licking your lips when they are dry is a reflex habit, and one that will only temporarily address the dryness. The Mayo Clinic says that saliva evaporates quickly, which can leave lips drier than they were before you licked them. Flavored lip balms may entice you to lick your lips more, so avoid them if that flavor is just too much to resist.

Rely on sunscreen Use a lip balm that contains sunscreen, which can help prevent the lips from damage caused by UV rays, further exacerbating dryness. UV rays are present all year long.

Protect your lips If you know it’s going to be cold and dry outside, apply a lubricating lip cream or balm before heading outdoors. Products containing petroleum, beeswax or coconut oil can help lock moisture in. Reapply often. Also, a scarf or balaclava can help block wind that dries out lips.

Use gentle skin care products Some people are prone to allergic reactions from cosmetics or skin care products. Read the ingredients carefully and avoid those that have led to reactions in the past.

Drink more fluids

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HANDLING THE EXTREMES OF WIND, SNOW AND DRY INDOOR AIR TAKES CARE AND ATTENTION

Be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, which can dry out lips and skin.

While you’re hydrating from the inside, also try to improve the air humidity inside of your home or office. A humidifier can make the environment more comfortable and help combat dry lips.

Winter may be a time for cozy sweaters and tall boots, but it also can be a season for static-charged hair and dry skin. Upon the arrival of cold weather, women and men may have to make some changes to their beauty or grooming routines to survive the chilly temperatures.

Avoid mouth-breathing

Avoid hot showers and baths

Drawing air in through your mouth can further dry out the lips. Alleviate a stuffy nose so you can breathe through your nose more easily.

Although they can feel heavenly after coming in from the outdoors, hot showers and baths can strip even more moisture from the skin, exacerbating dry skin issues. Stick to warm showers and apply moisturizer immediately after.

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Modify your moisturizer

Assess scalp conditions

Moisturizer that works in the spring, summer and fall may not be adequate in winter. Water-based moisturizers can do a good job, but men and women with extremely dry skin may need to switch to an oil-based product that locks in moisture. Apply as needed to keep skin supple. Many people even find that inexpensive petroleum jelly applied sparingly offers protection against dry skin and chapping.

The scalp can be prone to dryness during the winter. Skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis may be aggravated by changes in temperature, advises Seton Dermatology. Even getting sick in the winter months can worsen symptoms, as colds and the flu may lead to psoriasis or eczema flare-ups. Speak with a dermatologist if over-the-counter products do not remedy the situation. Topical prescription medications may help.

Address red nose woes Many people get flushed noses after spending time outdoors in cold temperatures. This is caused by the dilation of blood vessels, according to Real Simple. Flushed features should fade on their own, but a warm compress on the nose can help speed up the process. For red noses caused by colds, try an antihistamine paired with moisturized tissues.

Don’t neglect hands and feet Extremities feel the bite of the weather more than other parts of the bodies, so these areas may require some extra TLC. Invest in a quality hand cream. Apply a foot balm, cover feet with cotton socks and give the product time to be absorbed into the skin.

Avoid flyaway hair Cold temperatures, wind and combing may lead to the buildup of negative ions on hair shafts, causing the strands to repel one another and static to form. Using a mild shampoo and conditioner or a product that touts static-improving properties can help. Spraying a static guard onto a hair brush and working it through the hair can help as well.

Shave with care Men should lather up their shaving cream with warm water and rinse with cool water to avoid irritation and dryness, advises The Art of Shaving. Apply an aftershave balm to hydrate.

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ROUND HOOPS OF A FEATHER BRINGS WORKOUT TREND TO TRI-STATE WRITER: MARISA PATWA

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What started out as an exercise trend in California and New York 15 years ago, has found its way to the tri-state area.

Newburgh native Abbi Killebrew, 32, fell in love with hula hooping in college and has brought the revolution back home, now teaching classes for kids, teens and adults full-time in Evansville – though she wasn’t always able to hoop around her waist and toes like a pro.

“The first time I saw someone hula hoop was at a music festival about 12 years ago, and I thought it was a beautiful form of movement and expression,” Killebrew said. “But then I couldn’t do it at all. I couldn’t even keep the hoop on my waist.”

She was encouraged to practice by a friend, who happened to make her own hoops.

“Rachel was already an amazing ‘hooper’ and could do all kinds of cool tricks,” Killebrew said. “She gave me one of her hoops and so I started being able to practice, but I was kind of embarrassed because we were always doing it in public places.”

Another two years went by before Killebrew visited a friend

benefits of hula-hooping

in New York while in college, where the hooping revolution was rampant.

“I could find a hoop dance class every single night of the week,” she said. “So, I started going to those classes and just being with those people and having a little bit of direction, and all of a sudden, I had a good base to start with to learn some good tricks.”

By a chance of fate, she received a promising email from Deanne Love, who has a company called Hoop Lovers, based out of Australia.

“She has hundreds of free tutorials online on hooping,” Killebrew said. “Her company also certifies people, so I took her course to be a cer tified hoop instructor and from there I came up with the name Hoops Of A Feather.”

With her new business, Killebrew was finally able to share her love and passion for hooping locally.

“Because it makes you feel good, it makes you feel happy and I wanted more ‘hoopers’ to hoop with in town,” Killebrew said. “I wanted to bring people together, no matter their dif ferences, no matter their age, because it’s also very low impact.”

In fact, Killebrew said anyone can hoop, which is proven by her friend and regular hooper,

Vivian Bakes, 65, also known lovingly as “Hoop Momma.”

“I work with pr eschool kids,” Killebrew said. “I even go to nursing homes and work with the elderly too because there is a lot of hand movements they can do that’s good for them.”

Currently, Killebrew teaches her adult classes at Evansville Belly Dance Collective, sharing the space with Michelle Davis, and the kids’ classes at Studio D, sharing the space with Danielle Kissel.

“People come from Newburgh, Evansville, some people drive from Henderson and Owensboro even,” Killebrew said. “It’s a lot of the tri-state area, but Newburgh is where I really got started. It’s the first place I ever taught.”

Although Killebrew is fond of her current arrangement, she dreams of owning her own space someday.

“Something nice and big with tall enough ceilings to where I can have something consistently happening ever y day,” she said. “I’d even like to start an after school program for kids because there is so much science to hooping and it helps with your brain and coordination, balance and focus. I’ve had parents say their ‘kids have improved in school after they’d started hooping.’”

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FEELING

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As people age, many report feeling chilly even when the temperature outside is warm. Studies have shown that older people are more likely to have slightly colder body temperatures than their younger counterparts. Feeling cold can be the result of the natural aging process, or it may be symptomatic of a medical condition. Understanding the reasons behind chilliness can help people take proper action.

Aging adults can feel cold for various reasons. As people age, their metabolisms slow down, leading to decreased energy. During times of low energy output, one can feel cold. The American Geriatric Society Foundation for Health suggests that individuals with slower metabolisms may not produce enough heat from their own bodies to stay warm.

Circulation issues also may be a concern. As people age, the walls of their blood vessels may lose their elasticity, negatively affecting circulation as a result. Vasoreceptors also may no longer be as quick to direct blood vessels in order to constrict to keep body temperature up.

Inadequate fat storage may also be a contributor. Older people generally have less subcutaneous fat stores and muscle mass, both of which can insulate their bodies from cold weather.

As a result, they may have trouble regulating body temperature.

Exercise and healthy eating may help remedy this situation.

Certain medical conditions or medications may be to blame, too. SUNY Upstate Medical University offers that some drugs, like beta blockers, can decrease heart rate, which can reduce circulation to the extremities. High cholesterol levels can impair blood flow. Hypothyroidism, or an underperforming thyroid, also can affect a person’s ability to regulate body temperature.

It’s imperative that people speak with their doctors to rule out any medical conditions or medication issues that may be contributing to their feelings of being cold.

The following are some additional steps aging men and women can take to stay warm.

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• Get the cardiovascular system pumping by exercising more.

• Layer clothing until you feel comfortable so that you are not adjusting the thermostat as frequently.

• Wear a vest to keep your chest warm to prevent heat being drawn from the extremities. Often the body will sacrifice heat in the hands and feet to keep its core warm.

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WEIGHT-LOSS WRITER: JULIE ROSENBAUM I never was a heavy woman, though I wanted to be at least 10 pounds less. I ran 3 miles at least three times a week and ate as little as possible but never felt slim. This had gone on for years and people did not understand why I was unhappy with my body. I even teach exercise classes along with my runs and diets, but that feel-good-in-jeans-feeling eluded me.

My ver y close friend, who is a doctor, always told me that eating more would be my best bet, but I just felt guilty doing that. When my doctor for more than 30 years retired, I was forced to go to a new doctor. Even though he was not taking new patients, he took my husband and myself through a recommendation of a colleague and I ner vously went to see him. He told me to eat three meals a day and snack when I was hungr y. He wasn’t saying candy and chips, but avoid going hungr y.

For years, I hardly ate bread, and a piece of cake was out of the question. I decided to tr y and stop worr ying and keep running and teaching exercise classes but also eat. Ever y morning instead of skipping breakfast, I would have oatmeal or even a health bar. At times a piece of some gluten free toast with almond butter would be breakfast. I would not skip lunch, which could be a salad with chicken or a lunch taco salad and even a couple of chips. I ate like a normal person. I never was a glutton but there are evenings that I would send my husband out for a donut or something fattening and would eat half of the whole thing. I still do not indulge in high caloric items ver y often, however, I am eating.

The doctor explained that eating starts up your metabolism and that helps weight loss. Well, I will never be really slim because I was not made that way, I went down almost two jean sizes and I feel it in ever ything I wear. I feel better about myself and it gets noticed - even by my two sons who hate to compliment their mom.

The most exciting thing is one of my oldest friends, who I have known since my youngest son was a baby, told me my butt even looked like it had shrunk.

I am not saying this is right for ever ybody but sometimes eating more helps you weigh less. Making sure we have a healthy calorie intake still means we can eat, and I am.

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