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THE GIFT OF KINDNESS HOLIDAY CHALLENGE RECIPE
Baked Brie with
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Graceful AGING
WRITTEN BY: RENEE MASSE
Is aging gracefully possible, and what exactly does that mean to “age gracefully?” Many take their looks for granted when they are young, while sun worshiping on the shore of a beach, making the biggest concern one has being tan lines. Many of us will look back at those times and wish we could visit our younger self and advise a large brim hat, polarized sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen. The truth is that aging gracefully is possible and there are many ways to go about it without looking like you are in full on rebellion with Father Time. We can’t avoid the facts: in our mid-twenties most of us will begin to notice some changes to our skin. The skin on our face can begin to get a little drier, leading to some fine lines around the eyes and mouth. A great solution to keeping your skin hydrated is rather obvious – stay hydrated. Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily, and more if you’re active. Tough to keep up with? The alternative is convenient and effective IV infusion therapy we offer that can rehydrate and rejuvenate you from the inside out. The Anti-Aging Skin Boost IV is a fabulous option. Also, with the assistance of one of our spa consultants or skilled aestheticians you can find the perfect skin care product for you. Essentials MediSpa and Salon carries the widest variety of Image products located in the boutique, made from the best and highest quality ingredients that may suit any of your skin care needs. Once you’ve reached your thirties, and each decade thereafter, the body’s metabolic function begins to slow down…inevitably so. Now, most of us would think of this leading to subsequent and stubborn weight gain, and if you find yourself facing this challenge we have safe and effective solutions to fit the needs of each individual. Between our advanced
weight loss program and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy package, we also offer Lypoburn injections and B12 injections that will help support healthy metabolism and energy. This is an important time in life to monitor your energy levels, since we are all so busy and trying to keep up with the demands of day to day life, it’s also a great time to consider options to keep your skin youthful and fresh looking. Slower metabolism will consequently lead to the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin tissue, leaving the skin a little thinner and less plump. The sun worshiping of your twenties may begin to show its effects with deeper wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, as well as broken capillaries, dark spots, and larger pores. Services, such as microneedling can greatly enhance your skin tone and texture. The process produces long lasting results, given of course you are caring for your skin properly. The microneedling action creates a controlled injury in the skin causing white blood cells to flood the area for healing, thus enhancing the production of collagen beneath the surface of the skin. The skin tone will also appear firmer and with more elasticity. This is a great treatment at any age, as it will also help with reducing acne scarring, dark spots, and skin tightening. Late 20’s and throughout your 30’s can also be a great time to begin rejuvenation services as a preventative measure to fine lines and wrinkles by using relaxers, such as Botox and Xeomin. By targeting specific areas where facial expression is more defined, such as the forehead, between the eyes and crow’s feet, our experienced medical staff can demonstrate how to achieve a natural look that will benefit your overall appearance by softening your (Continued on page 6) WINTER ‘18
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THE GIFT OF KINDNESS HOLIDAY CHALLENGE Have you ever noticed how lending a helping hand improves the tone of your whole day? Did you know that a single act of kindness can extend as far as three degrees of separation (friend of a friend, etc.), and also spread laterally to affect an even greater number of people who come in contact with the original recipient of the gesture? Kindness truly creates a powerful domino effect.
So today, I’d like to share with you my annual list of ways to make a difference and challenge you to include a few random acts of kindness in the remaining days of the holiday season.
Can you imagine the difference it would make in the world if every person made room each day for even one meaningful act of kindness?! The truth is most people are kind, it’s just that sometimes we get so caught up in overloaded schedules and the noise of day-to-day living that we forget to take the time to look around and see where we might offer a word of encouragement or lend a helping hand to lighten someone else’s load – even a little.
Donate canned food to your local food bank. Many families are experiencing tough economic times and I think we all agree that no child should have to go to bed hungry. Grocery stores and libraries often set up boxes near their entrances for the holiday collection of canned goods and non-perishable items, and many schools run food drives during the holidays.
Some of these will be familiar, a few may spark an idea for a project of your own, and many represent opportunities for spreading kindness in the New Year.
Create a family tradition with your children by going through toys they no longer play with and donating them to charity or a needy family. There are also many opportunities to donate new toys and make wishes come true. This is also a good time to recycle cell phones and even unwanted or unused eyeglasses. As simple as this may seem, these are things that can literally make a life-altering difference to someone else. Participating in these acts of kindness as a family instills in your children early on the giving spirit of the holiday season. Support our men and women veterans. Websites, such as Wounded Warrior Project, Soldier’s Angels, Any Soldier and Homefront Hugs USA provide enormous support to our men and women in the armed services. You’ll find a wealth of information on supporting military families during the holidays and how you can adopt a soldier. Write notes of appreciation. Yes, actually use real pen and paper to write a note of appreciation to people you regularly come in contact with who don’t normally receive recognition … teachers, cafeteria workers, janitors, doctors, nurses, your pastor, and especially the mailman! If you’re really brave, offer to take someone Christmas shopping! Bake treats for service personnel. Local police officers, firemen and EMT staff work odd shifts and miss out on a lot of family time due to their jobs. Recognizing their great service to the community with a thank you and holiday baked goodies would be a touching reward.
Women’s shelters and youth and family services. Landing in a shelter for victims of abuse at any time is heartbreaking, but especially so during the holiday season. Donations such as toys for the children and toiletries for the women are especially welcome this time of year. A great group activity is to collect a quantity of sample size toiletries, make-up, and even fragrance samples and make small holiday gift bags. Visit a senior resident home. Some residents of senior homes have no family to visit them on a regular basis. Taking the time to bring them a baked item or sugar-free candy canes this holiday is a gesture they will greatly appreciate. If you belong to a church group that’s planning to go Christmas caroling consider including senior shut-ins. Offer to babysit. It’s challenging enough to manage shopping when you have small children, but this time of year can create even more headaches. You could offer a couple hours of free babysitting to young parents who may not have the money to pay a sitter. Invite a loner to your house: Why not invite a co-worker or neighbor who has no one to celebrate with to your home for the holidays? Your selfless invitation will mean the world to that person. Of course, there is one other thing we can do. We can resolve to be kinder, not just during the holidays, but every day of the year. If we do this, we will be doing our part to create a world in which kindness is not merely a selfless act reserved for the holiday season, but rather a way of life. WRITTEN BY MARQUITA HERALD
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Cranberries
Baked Brie with
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8-ounce round brie cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup fresh cranberries or cranberry sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup walnuts, unroasted and roughly chopped Honey and Fresh rosemary, to garnish Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the cheese in a small baking dish like a pie pan. (If you plan on transferring the cheese to a serving dish after it’s baked, line the pie pan with a square of parchment paper.) Mix the cranberries or cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vanilla, zest, and nutmeg. Top the brie with this cranberry mixture and sprinkle the walnuts over it. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the cheese is gooey. This is a delicate process, and baking time can vary. The goal is to take the cheese out after it has softened, but just before it collapses into a heap. If desired, lift the parchment paper and use a spatula to carefully slide the cheese onto a prettier serving dish. Garnish with honey and a rosemary sprig and serve immediately with fresh bread or assorted crackers.
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