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06 WOMEN TO KNOW IN MISSOURI Healing From the Inside Out with Dr. Carrie Carda “I’m big into self-care instead of health care. Nobody is going to be more concerned about your well-being than you and you have to be the one to take control,” says Dr. Carda. “She is the kind of person where giving makes her heart happy,” says Penny Justice.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER Dear Friends, Have you ever noticed how some of the most eye-opening moments in life occur during our toughest times in life? Tough times can be frightening and devastating, but they can truly be some of the most transforming times in our life.

I am reminded of this as I read the “Woman to Know” article about Dr. Carrie Carda. Carrie’s revelations helped her face her disappointments and fears and accept them as they were, and then she filled not only her life but also the lives of many others with love and joy. I am thankful to call Carrie Carda my friend.

When was the last time you stopped to really acknowledge the things you’re thankful for? There’s a whole host of reasons why we should make gratitude a daily practice; research has shown that being thankful confers a whole host of health benefits, from improved immune systems to feelings of connectedness and even higher team morale. You won’t want to miss our article on “A Dose of Gratitude.” We’ve gathered some of the biggest health benefits—both physical and mental.

As we go to print, I continue to be amazed and thankful at the tremendous reception The New You continues to receive. Most importantly, I thank God for His divine intervention, guiding me and opening doors at every turn.

This issue, as with every issue of The New You, is dedicated to my mother, Freida Hawkins, who bravely fought breast cancer for 18 years before going home. I love and miss you every day.

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Dr. Carrie Carda’s office is filled with photos.

Every exam room is graced with an image of her looking at or holding a baby she has delivered. Several pictures depict her two daughters dressed in doctor’s outfits when they were little. A canvas painting portrays Dr. Carda with her two daughters and son, each of whom she delivered herself. As much as she longed for an infant, she became pregnant several times, but could

never carry a baby to term. She adopted her two daughters, Taylor, 15, and Madison, 13, then conceived her son, Hayden, 11, with the help of a surrogate. “Adoption was a miracle for me,” she says. “The three children that I adopted are the best things God ever put breath in.”

When her oldest daughter, Taylor, became ill at age five, she took her to a conventional doctor.

After the girl became deaf following a virus, Carda knew that she needed to look beyond traditional medicine.

She realized that Western medicine has become specialized and segregated into treating individual body parts, while failing to address the body as a whole. “I reached a point with my patients and myself where I was just treating symptoms and not the cause,” she says. Wanting optimum health and happiness for herself, her family and her patients is the prime goal of her 18 years in medicine. Her regard for her own three children extends to her

perception and compassion in facilitating other adoptions and in helping women who want to conceive.

Carda’s understanding about the limitations of traditional medicine also relates to the status of her own well-being. Five years ago, the 47year-old gynecologist transformed her own life with a commitment toward a new healthy lifestyle.

“Back then, I was overweight, tired, stressed and had bad skin,” she recalls. “But I knew that I was a person who had the ability to learn and figure this out. I made one change at a time so I wouldn’t be overwhelmed.” First, she cut out soda, for both herself and children. Then she began drinking more water. The next steps were eliminating sugar, gluten and processed foods. “It was a process that took time. All body organs are interconnected. And it FALL 2014

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all begins in the gut, with diet. I cleaned up my gut and my weight loss was almost secondary.” She lost 40 pounds, her skin cleared and she felt younger. “The reality that I felt so much better kept me going,” she says. She also set a goal toward accomplishing similar results with her patients. She feels that everybody deserves to benefit from her knowledge base in order to make their lives happier and more successful. “A very rewarding benefit of my work is that for every person I convince to do a lifestyle change, that change also affects the life of her husband and children.” Each such change probably affects five other people. She adds that although only about 1 in 50 patients actually follows through with a significant lifestyle change, they all deserve to be told the truth about health options and possibilities. And while 90 percent of her patients are women, at least one man credits her with saving his life. Several more visit for hormone testing and weight loss.

Achieving health for her patients has been a lifelong goal. She’s told people she wanted to be a doctor since she was nine years old. Over the course of her schooling, she “pretty much fell into a surgical specialty, because I liked being a fixer.

But then I discovered that it wasn’t enough—that you can’t always fix things by cutting them out.” Her original training followed traditional medicine. In 1992, she earned a Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Medicine from Ross University in New Jersey. She completed a combined internship in internal medicine/pediatrics at the University of Louisville and a residence in obstetrics and gynecology in St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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masters degree in regenerative medicine and nutrition in May of 2012. The additional training was time consuming and expensive and required that she be away from her family. “She had to go to Florida to get her degree, which meant flying thousands of miles along with homework and tests online,” recalls Penny Justice, nutrition and weight loss counselor in Carda’s office.

“She could have stayed with Western medicine and just earned a paycheck. But she went in debt again to get a degree to help people do well.”

Justice describes Carda as “brilliant and kind of a nerd when it comes to that kind of information.

She’d rather read somebody’s test results than a People magazine.”

Except when she stops in Justice’s office, the nutritionist has never seen Carda sit down for more than five minutes. “She’s a ball of fire when she is working. She probably sees 40–50 patients a day.” Greeting each patient with a smile, Carda asks, “Hey, girl, how’s it going?” Justice adds, “She’s not a doctor who thinks she is better than everybody. When she goes to a convention, she talks to everybody. If someone asks a question, she makes time to talk to them.” Justice adds that if Carda is assigned to meet with a person from out of state, “They will lock themselves in a room to get the presentation together. She wants it to be good and to contribute all the

knowledge she has gathered together on her own time.”

And her care and concern often extend beyond her the scope of her office practice. Nichole Puettman, National Director of DynaMAXX, a supplement company where Carda serves on the medical advisory board, says, “My family is from Wyoming. I live in Colorado and Dr. Carda lives in Missouri. When people in my family have been ill and needed professional advice, she has done many phone consultations with them. Most doctors would never take the time to do that.” Puettman adds that Carda’s influence is broadening through her work with the health-promoting supplement company. “Her love for helping people from the inside out is going global.”

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hen a patient of Carda’s became homeless and was living in a tent, she took in two of her children and “they became hers, even though she knew it wasn’t long term,” says Justice. “She’s not a real ‘emotions on your sleeve’ kind of person, but I saw her break down when they left, even though she knew it would be hard.” She helped the family find a place to live and initially paid half the rent. “At Christmas, she’s been known to give presents to families in need. She’s the kind of person where giving makes her heart happy,” says Justice. At the same time, she’s not a pushover. If someone is a non-compliant patient or asks for too much pain medicine, Carda has no problem saying, “I’m not doing that for you. It’s not in your best interest.”

She knew it was in her daughter’s best interest to undergo a cochlear implant so that she could hear again.

Back then, her husband and daughter, Taylor, lived in St. Louis so that Taylor could attend a school for the deaf. “It was a very difficult time,” Justice recalls. “Both she and her

husband were physicians, but they couldn’t prevent their daughter from losing her hearing.” Just as she endured the long process of helping her daughter through recovery from her illness and the transplant, Carda wants to help all of her patients have happily-ever-afters. She adds that women tend to consult their ob/gyn as a primary provider. “Until she gets past the childbearing years, the ob/ gyn is the gatekeeper.” She teaches patients to prevent the disease path through natural factors such as nutrition, adequate rest, stress reduction and an active lifestyle. As an expert and advocate for women’s health care, she researches and studies the issues women face daily: obesity, aging, stress and sleep issues.

While her practice remains devoted to gynecological care such as pelvic floor, bladder and incontinence issues, she spends the balance of it devoted to weight loss, metabolic medicine and health and wellness.

“I’m big into self-care instead of health care. Nobody is going to be more concerned about your well-being than you and you have to be the

one to take control. This concept was life changing for me. I loved it personally,” she says, adding she had to know about self-care to teach it. She adds that in trying to change one’s health, “Failure is only failure when you give up, not when you make a mistake. If people plateau or have bad days, that’s just life and experience. Every step you make is a step in the right direction.”

Away from her practice, she both works hard and plays hard, describing herself as a “glass halffull” person. “We speak to ourselves numerous times during the day—I try not to let negativity creep in.”

On her own time, “I try to practice what I preach. When I’m working, I’m working; when I’m not, I’m not. I try to give my time for what I am supposed to be doing at that moment.” She loves to ski in Colorado and go to her family cabin with her kids. She enjoys being outside and “kid-related activities such as soccer and baseball.” Photography is a hobby. Her reading encompasses autobiographies and medically related topics ranging from exercise to Chinese medicine to magnetic therapy. “I’m open to all forms of health care. I don’t believe it blindly, but I’m open to it. I believe in educating myself and then making the journey.”

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Age-Proof Your Skin I t’s plausible to consider—age-proofing your skin that is. Just as with the rest of your body, health is the number one priority here, and monetizing on your health is really not rocket science at all. You don’t have to be a genius to discover ways you can honestly age-proof your skin and appear years younger than you really are.

This is something that anyone should be proud of and should be cultivated into a daily routine for maintenance. When you have youthful-looking skin at age 40, it is a clear sign to others that you take care of your insides, just as well as your outward appearance. Vitality is what you’ll be rewarded with. Now, if you’re thinking that the only way to carry out this goal is through over-the-counter products and cosmetics, you have another thing coming.

If anything has been learned at all when it comes down to ways to age-proof your skin, every person should be aware that consuming water is your first excellent choice. Water keeps your skin hydrated, and it is imperative for normal bodily functions as well. After all, over 75% of our bodies are made up of water, which in turn shows why it is so very cruical for that healthy glow and elasticity that anyone would want to hold on to for dear life, don’t you think?

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also can help you with digestive issues, which can then assist in eradicating impurities and negative energy that can make you sick. Harnessing the power of these fruits and vegetables today can revitalize your mind and body in numerous ways. Simply remember to not overcook them, or try them raw to gain the most benefits. You definitely will see an unmatched way to age-proof your skin when you follow this example!

Maintain a Healthy Weight

When you add in the correct amounts of protein necessary to keep a youthful and healthy glow, along with proper water intake and a healthy fitness regimen, then you are definitely on the path to success for your overall looks, both inwardly and outwardly. When you age-proof your skin, you need to begin viewing this from the inside out because everything starts from within. This is the proper way of taking excellent care of your health, and it makes all the difference in the long term, especially when it comes down to the overall look of your skin.

Consume Foods Full of Antioxidants Eating foods rich in antioxidants can be your key to the fountain of youth. Antioxidants aid the skin in a variety of ways, including by removing impurities, protecting against skin irritants and allergies, minimizing bacteria that attempt to invade the pores of the skin, and also improving your metabolism. The higher your metabolism, the healthier you might find yourself becoming.

Furthermore, there are certain foods you need to shop for that are far richer in these antioxidants than others.

Foods that are brightly colored, basically fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, asparagus, eggplant, and others, are very rich in these nutrients and vitamins. They

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While this might seem strange to consider, given that the issue is on your face and your skin, maintaining your body weight and staying healthy has a definite impact on how well your skin appears to yourself and to others.

When you ask yourself how you can age-proof your skin, weight issues have probably been the farthest thing from your mind. However, if you go to extremes with dieting, and you’ve been doing so for a number of years, then your skin just might have an aged quality to it. If it doesn’t yet, it certainly will.

Remember; when it comes to our skin, there is the elasticity issue to take into consideration. The best way to describe this is to consider rubber bands, or anything that is stretchy. When you gain and lose weight, but then the pounds keep coming back, you are repeatedly stretching your skin to its very limits. No matter how much elasticity might be there, our skin can only withstand so much before the signs of aging will begin to emerge.

Fanatical dieting is one way in which we break this organ down way too much.

While our skin can take a beating and keep on ticking, it can’t do so without complications. Again, the issue of weight loss and weight gain is an excellent example to give. Few are aware of this too, which is why it is so important to stress here. True, you can tone up the loose skin when you lose weight, but the distress will still be evident.

Stay Away from Processed Foods and Those High in Preservatives

Stay Away from Artificial Sweeteners and Caffeine-laden Drinks

Foods high in preservatives are not good for you, and they are definitely not good for your skin. These are known to harbor ill substances that can age you and actually make you feel sick. You can become dehydrated from some of these, so if you do not take in enough water, your skin will definitely lack luster. Your best bet is to eat the clean foods and foods that have high vitamin and mineral density.

Foods rich in protein, as was mentioned, offer the healthiest alternative.

The healthiest foods to consume include seafood, raw vegetables, and steamed chicken or some pork, which was briefly hinted at in this literature.

These foods are in natural states, and if you go organic, you definitely will find multiple healthy benefits for the skin and other various organs in the body. As you can see, everything with nutrition goes hand in hand. What you do for one organ system affects another.

Diet soda is worse for your skin than full-flavored soda, and you’ve surely heard of this before. The false sweeteners in diet soda can dehydrate your skin and add wrinkles later in life. They are also cancer cell antagonists, and while they don’t cause skin cancer, or any other cancer, they certainly can contribute to it. Caffeine consumption should also be kept to a minimum. While it is an excellent energy source, such as in energy drinks, it still can create problems if abused.

Finding a balance in everything you do and everything you put into your body is the ultimate secret to having proper health and maintaining a healthy skin appearance.

Utilizing a multivitamin on a daily basis is another great supplement to consider as well. Remember, there are multiple choices out there, so read up before you jump on the bandwagon for just anything.

Take in Fish Oil Supplements These do sound extremely distasteful, but they provide a necessary lubricating source for your skin and your joints. It is also rich in omega-3, which means you are giving your brain energy and nutrients as well. Fish oil supplements have been around for quite some time, but not many are aware of the full benefits they can reap from them.

Fish oil, while providing lubrication and healthy fatty acids the body needs, also can help prevent against cardiovascular disease. It also is found to ward off rheumatoid arthritis, a crippling disease that not only draws up the joints of the hands and other body parts, but places a withered look upon the skin as well. As you can see, there are many advantages to this supplement.

View Sunscreen as Your Friend You want to protect the melatonin and melanin within your skin, which are the elements that actually deal with proper pigmentation. Overexposure to UV rays can place liver spots and other unsightly blemishes onto your skin, so stay away from the tanning beds.

Furthermore, start looking at sunscreen as your friend because it will benefit you in the long run.

While you might think a tan gives you a healthy glow, it really does not, and it is time to start seeing that for what it really is. The healthy glow is your own energy from within shining through from healthy habits and exercise.

If you can remember these few things that have been pointed out and follow them, you might very well look 40 when you are 70. You only have one body and one skin, so take care of them and energize them with all that is healthy!

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reast implants have come a long way since their introduction in the late 1960s, having undergone several iterations, each an improvement over the previous technology. In the 1990s, a moratorium was placed on silicone breast implants in the United States due to concerns over their overall safety and impact on several conditions including autoimmune disease. In response, numerous studies were performed to evaluate the overall safety and durability of silicone breast implants, and in the winter of 2006, these devices were reapproved for cosmetic use.

Today, there are two broad categories of breast implants available in the United States: saline and silicone. Saline implants rose to prominence when they were the only FDA-approved implants during the late 1990s and early 2000s and remain a viable implant option today.

They consist of a silastic shell that is filled with saline solution. Silicone implants have a similar shell but are filled with silicone gel. Recently, “cohesive gel” or “gummy bear” breast implants received FDA approval and are notable for fewer ripples than “standard” silicone or saline implants and a breast-like shape.

No breast implant is perfect, and if given enough time, will eventually fail due to a leak or formation of a capsular contracture. A capsular contracture is a natural scar that forms around the implant that can, on occasion, distort the shape of the breast and cause it to become tight and painful. As you may expect, all breast implants have their pros and cons. Saline implants are typically less expensive, can be inserted through shorter scars, and do not require an MRI to confirm a leak. However, they tend to have greater rates of rippling and scalloping, and they do not maintain upper breast shape as well as some of the silicone implants. Silicone implants, and particularly the

cohesive gel devices, have less rippling, may last longer, and often have a more natural feel. However, the FDA recommends that patients with these implants have an MRI every couple of years to rule out a leak.

New technology also helps women with the decision of which implant type and size to choose. Several threedimensional imaging systems are now available to help simulate breast augmentation, as well as several other procedures like breast lifts, liposuction, or nose reshaping.

While a computer cannot tell you exactly how you will look after surgery, it can provide valuable visual information to at least give you a sense and help communicate with your plastic surgeon. As always, you should seek the opinion of a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and make sure that you are comfortable with their expertise, knowledge, and communication skills.

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and chin, while sleeping face down gives you a furrowed brow. To cut down on new wrinkles, sleep on your back.

Don’t Over-Wash Your Face Tap water strips skin of moisture and natural oils that protect against wrinkles. Wash your face too often, and you wash away its protection.

And unless your soap contains moisturizers, use a gel or cream facial cleanser instead.

Eat More Fish Like Salmon Sleep On Your Back Sleeping in certain positions night after night leads to “sleep lines”— wrinkles that become etched into the top layers of skin and don't fade once you’re up. Sleeping on your side leads to wrinkles on cheeks 18

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Salmon (along with other coldwater fish) is a great source of protein, one of the building blocks of great skin. It’s also an awesome source of omega-3 fatty acids. Experts say that essential fatty acids nourish skin

and keep it plump and youthful, helping minimize wrinkles.

Wear Your Vitamin C Some studies have found that creams with vitamin C can raise collagen production, protect against

damage from UVA and UVB rays, help reduce dark spots and uneven skin tone, and reduce redness. You have to use a skin product with the right type of vitamin C, though.

L-ascorbic acid may be the best for wrinkle relief. You may also see a vitamin C ingredient listed as ascorbyl palmitate.

Soy for Skin Care Soy may improve the appearance of your skin and may even protect it, too. Studies suggest soy applied to the skin or taken as a supplement may help protect against or even heal some of the sun's damage.

And it has also been shown to improve skin’s structure and firmness, and to even out skin tone.

Practice Good Skin Care Basics

Slather On Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) These natural acids lift away the top layer of dead skin cells, reducing the appearance of pores, fine lines, and surface wrinkles, especially around the eyes. And stronger forms of AHAs may help boost collagen production.

Using AHAs can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so wear plenty of sunscreen every day.

Don’t Squint—Get Reading Glasses!

Making the same expressions over and over—like squinting— overworks facial muscles, forming a groove beneath the skin's surface.

Eventually the groove becomes a wrinkle. Keep those eyes wide: Wear reading glasses if you need them. And get savvy about sunglasses, which can protect skin around the eyes from sun damage and keep you from squinting.

If you really want to keep your skin looking young, start with the essentials. You've probably heard this advice before, but it's important: • Avoid the sun • Wear sunscreen • Wear sun protective clothing • Don’t smoke • Use moisturizer

Trade Coffee for Cocoa Try a wrinkle-reducing drink. In one study, researchers found that cocoa with high levels of two antioxidants (epicatechin and catechin) protected skin from sun damage, improved blood flow to skin cells, helped hydration, and made the skin look and feel smoother. Delicious!

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But on delivery day, they discovered something far more dramatic. The baby’s skull had not developed at the top of her head, leaving her brain exposed, a condition called acalvaria.

“This isn’t something you encounter once in a career or once in a lifetime,” said Dr. Albert Woo, chief of plastic surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “It’s something you never see.”

The Wilsons named their daughter Aliyah and would quickly learn that this diagnosis carried a nearly 100 percent chance of death. Aliyah is one of the first stories explored in

the second season of The Frontline for Hope, a documentary series that follows the patients, families and clinicians at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

diagnoses and conditions, from as close as the metro St. Louis area, and as far away as the Dominican Republic.

Nearly 450,000 people tuned in to KSDK NewsChannel 5 in Spring 2013 to follow patients along their journeys in The Frontline for Hope’s first season. In the months following, thousands more watched the episodes online. The series was honored with numerous awards, including three Regional Emmys.

Behind the medicine and the technology are the personal journeys of each child’s courage, each family’s sacrifices, and the often painful and emotional decisions for which there are no medical answers.

Produced by St. Louis-based Coolfire Studios, and narrated by St. Louis native Jon Hamm (from the AMC hit show Mad Men), season two of the six-part documentary-style series will highlight children across a broad spectrum of medical

Their stories follow different routes—through the operating room, the neuro-rehab floor or the bone marrow unit—but they all intersect at one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, where cuttingedge research, bold new technologies and passionate nurses and doctors all share a place with the most important healing ingredient of all—hope.

The second season of The Frontline for Hope will premiere on KSDK NewsChannel 5 at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. The series will run six consecutive Saturdays, with the finale airing Dec. 27. Episodes and bonus content will be available on the show’s web site. Visit ChildrensForHope.com for more information, and join the conversation on Facebook.com/FrontlineForHope and on Twitter @Frontline4Hope.

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How Being Thankful Can Keep You Healthy

Written by Robin Madell, Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD

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hat if there were a solution to stress so simple that it involved nothing more than feeling thankful for the good things in your life? In fact, there is. That solution is called gratitude.

Studies have shown that people who regularly practice feeling thankful have a leg up when it comes to their health. Robert Emmons, a psychology professor at the University of California at Davis, has been a leading researcher in this growing field, termed “positive psychology.” His research has found that those who adopt an “attitude of gratitude” as a permanent state of mind experience many health benefits.

Emmons’s findings, along with those from other researchers such as Lisa Aspinwall, a psychology professor at the University of Utah, suggest that grateful people may be more likely to:

• take better care of themselves physically and mentally • engage in more protective health behaviors and maintenance • get more regular exercise • eat a healthier diet • have improved mental alertness • schedule regular physical examinations with their doctor

• cope better with stress and daily challenges • feel happier and more optimistic • avoid problematic physical symptoms • have stronger immune systems • maintain a brighter view of the future In addition, according to a 2003 study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, gratitude could also boost pro-social behaviors, such as helping other people who have problems or lending emotional support to another person.

It helps you sleep better as well. Writing down what you’re thankful for as you drift off to sleep can help you get better ZZs, according to a study in the Journal Applied Psychology.

Specifically, researchers found that when people spent 15 minutes jotting down what they’re grateful for in a journal before bedtime, they fell asleep faster and stayed asleep longer, Psychology Today reported.

With that list of benefits, who wouldn’t want to try it?

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Stress Can Hurt Women’s Health A The Huffington Post | By Carolyn Gregoire

lthough much has been made of the different ways that men and women respond to stress, there are also substantial discrepancies in how stress impacts women’s health as compared to men’s. Studies have found that women differ from men not only in their emotional responses to stress, but also that acute and chronic stress may take a greater toll on womens physical and mental health.

When reacting to stressors, the body releases hormones such as cortisol, which is known to impact the immune system, digestive system, skin and more—and cortisol responses to psychological stress have also been shown to differ between men and women. When cortisol is released it causes a temporary increase in energy production, sometimes at the cost of other bodily processes not required for immediate survival, such as digestion and immune system function. In women, these hormone changes impact bodily processes in unique ways, which can lead to short- and long-term health problems.

Stress can affect nearly every system in the body, and it may be undermining your health in more ways than you realize.

Review the list below for 10 physiological and cognitive effects of stress on women’s health.

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1. Reduced Sex Drive

2. Irregular Periods

Major life events that cause stress, like starting a new job or moving to a new city, may lower libido, according to Dr. Irwin Goldstein, MD. This can occur when elevated levels of cortisol suppress the body’s natural sex hormones.

Acute and chronic stress can fundamentally alter the body’s hormone balance, which can lead to missed, late or irregular periods. Researchers have also found that women in stressful jobs are at a 50 percent higher risk for short cycle length (less than 24 days) than women who do not work in high-stress positions.

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3. Acne Breakouts Raised levels of cortisol in the body can cause excess oil production that contributes to the development of acne breakouts. A 2003 study observed that female college students experienced more breakouts during exam periods due to increased stress.

4. Hair Loss Significant emotional or psychological stress can cause a physiological imbalance that contributes to hair loss.

Stress can disrupt the life cycle of the hair, causing it to go into its falling-out stage. While you may not notice hair loss during or immediately following a period of stress, the changes can occur three to six months later.

5. Poor Digestion

7. Insomnia

Prolonged stress can greatly impact the digestive system by increasing stomach acid, causing indigestion and discomfort, and in some cases contributing to the development of IBS and ulcers. Reducing stress is key to maintaining a healthy digestive system, according to womenshealth.gov.

Most of us know the feeling of tossing and turning at night, thinking over the events of the day or problems at work. Unsurprisingly, stress is a common cause of insomnia, which can in turn lead to difficulty concentrating, irritability and a lack of motivation.

8. Weight Gain Research has linked higher levels of cortisol to a lower waist-to-hip ratio in women (i.e., more weight around the belly area), as well as a decreased metabolism. High stress levels are also correlated with increased appetite and sugar cravings, which can lead to weight gain.

9. Decreased Fertility While further research is needed to better clarify the link between stress and fertility, recent studies have found that women with high levels of alpha-amylase, an enzyme linked to stress, had a more difficult time getting pregnant. Women with the highest concentration of the enzyme during their menstrual cycle were 12 percent less likely to conceive than women with the lowest concentration of alpha-amylase.

10. Increased Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke 6. Depression Women are twice as likely to experience depression as men, and recent research has looked to differing stress responses and stress reactivity between the sexes to explain this discrepancy. Elevated levels of cortisol resulting from the chronic stress of a long-term, low-grade job stress or the acute stress of a difficult life event like death or divorce can act as a trigger for depression.

According to a 2012 study of over 22,000 women, women under high amounts of stress at work were 40 percent more likely to experience a cardiovascular event (a heart attack or stroke) than women who reported low levels of job-related stress. Strokes are also more common among individuals with stressful lives and tightly wound personalities.

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o you want to get moving to burn more calories and fat and help to increase the effectiveness of your medical weight loss program. But you don’t belong to a gym and aren’t interested in joining one, whether because of the cost, the inconvenience (there’s no gym located in your area), or because you don’t feel comfortable. Or maybe you do have a gym membership, but can’t get there as often as you’d like. Not to worry! There are many ways to get fit without setting foot in a gym. Here are a few you can try to keep your body moving. (Note: Check with your physician before starting any sort of exercise program.)

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Diet Tips & Strategies for the Holidays

Be Merry!

By Fran Gare, N.D.

Eat, Drink and T

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Holidays are fast approaching, beginning with Thanksgiving

just around the corner. The temptations are undeniable, balanced only by your drive not to gain weight. Here are some suggestions that can help you approach the season with a plan for handling holiday treats and food-filled celebrations.

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egin keeping the extra pounds off by losing five pounds before the holiday begins and again between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Follow the simple suggestions that are listed below and five pounds will be gone in two weeks.

Start by removing those foods and drinks you will consume the most during the holidays from your diet: sugar, flour (breads, cakes, cookies, pasta, etc.) and all alcoholic beverages. Doing this should help you shed at least five unwanted pounds.

Ways to Feel Less Hungry • Snack all day.

Fill a ziplock bag with carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, tomatoes or whatever vegetables you like, and leave in your refrigerator to snack on or grab when you are on the run.

These foods are fat free and low in calories and carbohydrates. Snack on them all day and they will help you from overeating at a holiday dinner or party.

The holiday season can be one of the most joyful— and stressful—times of the year... Develop your “holiday eating strategies.”

• Drink water between snacks. Lots of water!

Water helps fill your stomach and has great health and weight-control value. It flushes your body of toxins, helping you be more alert, less hungry and more 'regular.'

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ARTY TIPS: Fill up fast with healthy treats!

• Head straight for the cheese and nuts! Fat is filling.

Two ounces of cheese or 20 nuts should remove the “edge” from your appetite.

• Hold a glass of red wine and sip it slowly.

• Drink it with your cheese or nuts. Red wine helps digest protein and “the calories don’t count.” That is how the French do it!

• Avoid drinking soda. Soda depletes your body of minerals, causing instant fatigue. Even sugar-free soda can cause you to crave sugar.

• Take the amino acid L-Glutamine thirty minutes before a planned meal. It can control sugar and alcohol cravings and is available at vitamin stores.

TIP: L-Glutamine is valuable not only as an appetite suppressant; it will also help detox your liver if you lose your willpower and eat or drink too much.

• Drink a glass of water between alcoholic drinks.

• Eat only when you are hungry and choose your foods. Stay conscious of what you put in your mouth. Unconscious eating puts on the pounds.

TIP: Dance and talk more than you eat!

The most important thing is to have fun without overeating or overdrinking. Relax and enjoy this holiday season. Stressful situations produce cortisol, a hormone that can cause weight gain.

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The Wine Rack offers a warm and passionate menu complemented by the perfect wines—endless possibilities and something to suit every palate. The Wine Rack will even bring their lively cuisine to you for your special events.

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FOOD & NUTRITION

Winter Foods Butternut Squash

Cabbage

Season: August–March, but typically October– November; can be stored most of winter

Butternut squash is just one of many varieties of winter squashes, but it’s probably the most versatile, offering full-bodied flavor no matter how it’s prepared — roasted, toasted, puréed or mashed. Butternut squash is also an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that may help ward off heart disease and certain cancers.

Brussels Sprouts Season: September–February

Pound for pound, Brussels sprouts contain nearly 50 percent more vitamin C — a powerful antioxidant and potential cold-fighter — than oranges. In fact, just four to six sprouts are enough to satisfy an adult’s vitamin C daily requirements! But it’s more than the vitamin-C content that has health buffs praising this crunchy winter veggie: Brussels sprouts also contain nitrogen compounds called “indoles” that have been linked to anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory actions. Brussels sprouts are also a great source of folate, fiber, vitamin K and magnesium.

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Season: Yearround, depending on variety; winter varieties available

A cruciferous veggie that comes in a handful of different varieties, the cabbage — particularly the red cabbage — is a winter nutrition powerhouse. Packed with vitamins A, B6, C and K, red cabbage is probably best known for its anti-inflammatory action, which is driven primarily by glutamine (an amino acid that’s also thought to boost the immune system) and anthocyanins (the plant pigments that give red cabbage its color). Served raw or boiled, this versatile veggie has been associated with the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease thanks to its nutrient-rich content.

Chestnuts

Season: October–March

While chestnuts are a well-known staple food of the Christmas season, they are rarely eaten outside of the

holidays. However, chestnuts are a classic, healthy all-winter food — a great source of B vitamins as well as potassium, copper and manganese — and the perfect choice for the active, muscle-building male. Chestnuts are also one of the only nuts that contain vitamin C, making them a must-have for cold and flu season!

Grapefruit

Season: October–June

Tart and tangy with a hint of sugary sweetness, grapefruit are the perfect winter fruit.

Grapefruit are not just loaded with vitamin C —they are also packed with lycopene, an antioxidant also found in green tea. Lycopene appears to have anti-cancer properties and has recently been associated with reducing the risk of prostate cancer in men. With loads of other healthy phytonutrients and flavonoids, grapefruit are a shoo-in to any winter foods top-10 list.

Rapini (or broccoli rabe)

Season: Year-round, but primarily October–March

Rapini is a bitter-tasting, herb-like veggie that is less popular than its distant relative, the turnip, but its nutritional content is just as impressive. Rapini comes fully loaded with vitamins A, C, K and folate, and also contains a healthy complement of minerals like calcium, manganese and even iron. Rapini is also a great source of lutein, an antioxidant thought to protect the eyes from oxidative damage, reducing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Sweet Potatoes

Season: Year-round, but peak season runs November–December or April–May

Typically orange- or yellow-fleshed, sweet potatoes offer all the versatility of white potatoes with incomparable nutritional content. With very few calories and virtually no fat, just one medium sweet potato contains 0.14 ounces of fiber plus 0.07 ounces of vegetable protein. But sweet potatoes also stand out for their vitamin and mineral content. Alongside all that fiber is loads of vitamins A, C and B6, as well as potassium and manganese. Sweet!

Leeks

Season: Year-round, but peak season runs October–May

Like onions or garlic, leeks are part of the allium family of vegetables, a family that’s rich in disease-fighting phytonutrients as well as vitamins and minerals.

More specifically, leeks are loaded with antioxidant polyphenols like kaempferol that are thought to protect blood vessels.

With a healthy complement of vitamins A, B6, C, K, folate and iron, leeks rival other allium family members in nutrient content. But the good news doesn’t end there: Studies have linked high allium intake with a lower risk of colon and prostate cancer.

Turnip Greens

Season: Year-round, but peak season runs October–March

Everyone’s heard of turnips, but can you honestly say that you knew their leaves were often sold and eaten separately? If not, then it’s time you got acquainted with turnip greens, because these pungent leaves are just what the doctor ordered. One cup alone provides over 100 percent of the daily value (DV) of vitamins A and K, 55 percent of the DV of vitamin C, 27 percent of folate, and around 10 percent of calcium and manganese. No wonder turnip greens rank among the strongest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory foods you could eat.

Garlic

Season: Year-round, but typically peaks in April–June in cold climates

Although not exactly a winter-only food, garlic is so nutritionally important that it should be eaten year-round. In fact, whole books have been devoted to praising the glories of garlic, with particular attention to its long list of sulfur-containing compounds (especially allicin). With studies linking it to the prevention of cancer and heart disease, as well as suggesting it has anti-inflammatory and even anti-infection properties, garlic is a pungent superfood that should be included in any healthy diet — whatever the season!

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Healthy Recipes

Eating seasonally and locally are two great ways to stretch your food budget and be environmentally friendly. Here, we’ve compiled several healthy recipes using fall and winter ingredients.

for Seasonal Foods

Squash

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Health benefits: Squash is high in vitamins A and C, which aid your body’s metabolic functioning and help ward off chronic illnesses. However, some winter varieties, like butternut squash, contain more sugar than others, such as acorn and spaghetti squashes, so be knowledgeable about which kind you’re buying if you’re watching your calorie count.

Nutrition: Acorn squash (1 cup, raw): 56 calories, 0.1g fat, 14.6g carbohydrates, 2.1g fiber, 1.1g protein.

Butternut squash (1 cup, raw): 63 calories, 0.1g fat, 16.4g carbohydrates, 2.8g fiber, 1.4g protein

Recipes to Try Recipes to try: Quick Roasted Acorn Squash INGREDIENTS 2 acorn squash Ground cloves, allspice or cinnamon to taste Maple syrup or brown sugar to taste DIRECTIONS Trim ends off squash. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash in microwave and cook on high for 10 minutes, turning once. Let cool slightly.

Halve squash crosswise; scoop out seeds.

Sprinkle with cloves and drizzle with maple syrup.

Place on a foil-lined tray and bake 10 to 12 minutes.

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INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2-1/2 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt DIRECTIONS Heat oil over medium heat in a 6-quart stockpot.

Add onions and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more. Add squash, broth, curry powder, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until squash is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in honey, and puree with a mixer or in batches in a blender until smooth.

Ladle into serving bowls and drizzle yogurt over each.

Sweet Potato

Health benefits: Bursting with vitamin A (377 percent of your daily recommended intake per cup!) and high in potassium and fiber, this versatile vegetable can be worked into a variety of dishes, from sides to desserts. One point to note: Its high sugar content translates into a fair number of calories, so consider this ingredient more like a starch than a vegetable.

Nutrition: (1 cup, raw) 114 calories, 0.1g fat, 26.8g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 2.1g protein

Recipes to Try Warm Sweet Potato, Apple, & Sausage Salad INGREDIENTS 1 pound sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups) 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 pound cooked smoked turkey sausage, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 medium cooking apples, cut into wedges 1/2 cup bottled sweet-and-sour sauce 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed 6 cups torn fresh spinach DIRECTIONS In a large skillet, cook sweet potatoes and onion in margarine over medium heat about 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in sausage, apples, sweet-and-sour sauce, and caraway seed. Cook, covered, over medium heat about 3 minutes or until apples are tender and sausage is heated through, stirring occasionally. (If mixture seems thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to make desired consistency.)

Place spinach on a large serving platter. Top with sweet potato mixture.

Curried Sweet Potato “Fries” INGREDIENTS 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into long 1/2-by-1/4-inch-thick fries 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon mild curry powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus a lime wedge for serving DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 425°F. Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top bag; toss until fries are well coated. Spread in a single layer on a foillined baking sheet; bake until fries are golden

brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with a lime wedge. (Fries can be reheated in the oven or a toaster oven.)

Pumpkin

Health benefits: Boasting high levels of a variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, niacin, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C, pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse vegetable. The only bad point is that also contains a fair amount of natural sugar (1.6g per cup), so beware the calorie count when making it into an even sweeter dessert.

Nutrition: (1 cup, raw): 30 calories, 0.1g fat (0.1g saturated), 7.5g carbohydrates, 0.6g fiber, 1.2g protein

Recipes to try: Recipes to Try Spicy Pumpkin & Shrimp Soup INGREDIENTS 2 medium onions, sliced 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground allspice 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 ounce can chicken broth 1 15-ounce can pumpkin 1 cup milk 18-ounce package frozen, peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, thawed Fresh shrimp in shells, peeled, deveined, and cooked (optional) Plain low-fat yogurt or dairy sour cream (optional) Snipped fresh chives (optional) DIRECTIONS In a covered large saucepan, cook the onions, carrots, cilantro, ginger, garlic, and allspice in hot margarine for 10 to 12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring once or twice.

Transfer the mixture to a blender container or food processor bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken

broth. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.

In the same saucepan combine pumpkin, milk, and remaining broth. Stir in the blended vegetable mixture and the 8 ounces shrimp; heat through. If desired, on small skewers thread additional cooked shrimp. Ladle soup into soup bowls. If desired top each serving with a spoonful of yogurt, a sprinkling of chives, and a shrimp skewer.

Tip: It is unsafe to thaw fish, seafood, or any type of meat at room temperature. Thaw them in one of two ways:

1 cup applesauce 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 cup light sour cream salt pepper DIRECTIONS Sauté 2 slices chopped bacon and 1 chopped onion; drain fat.

Add one 29-ounce can pumpkin, 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup applesauce, and 2 teaspoons ground ginger.

Add salt and pepper; bring to boil. Simmer.

The best way to thaw is to place the unopened original container in the refrigerator overnight.

Add 1/2 cup light sour cream. Makes 4 servings.

Place the wrapped package under cold running water until thawed.

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Pumpkin-Date Muffins INGREDIENTS 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin 1 cup chopped dates 1/3 cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons extra-light olive oil DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 425°F. Line the cups of a standard (11 x 14 x 1.5 inch) muffin pan with paper liners or coat the cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.

Make a well in the center; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine remaining 5 ingredients. Pour mixture into well in dry ingredients and stir until mix is just moistened and batter is still slightly lumpy.

Pour batter into muffin cups until each is three-quarters full.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until tops are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in pan on a rack, then remove from pan to cool completely.

Pumpkin & Bacon Soup INGREDIENTS 2 slices bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 29-ounce can pumpkin 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Health benefits: Forget its reputation as a worthless fungus— mushrooms are high in vitamin C, iron, potassium, and zinc. With no cholesterol and low levels of sodium, they also pack a good amount of protein for a veggie.

Nutrition: (1 cup, raw) 15 calories, 0.2g fat, 2.3g carbohydrates, 0.7g fiber, 2.2g protein

Recipes to Try Mushroom & Asparagus Fettuccine INGREDIENTS 8 ounces dried fettuccine or linguine 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 3 cups sliced fresh shiitake or crimini mushrooms 1 medium leek, thinly sliced, or 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup mushroom broth or vegetable broth 1/4 cup half-and-half or light cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper FALL 2014

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Arugula-Fennel Salad with Pear Vinaigrette

1 cup chopped plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh basil 1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh oregano 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup pear nectar 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 fennel bulb 2 cups arugula leaves 2 cups romaine lettuce leaves 2 small ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1/4 cup broken walnuts, toasted 1 ounce Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS Cook fettuccine or linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking; drain. Return pasta mixture to saucepan; cover and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook mushrooms, leek, and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated. Stir in broth, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper. Bring to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and oregano; heat through.

Spoon the mushroom mixture over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Divide among 4 bowls or dinner plates. Sprinkle with pine nuts and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Leeks INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced 1 4-inch piece of leek, white part only, thinly sliced and rinsed clean of grit 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each) DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and leeks; cook, stirring, 4 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat; sprinkle with half the thyme, salt, and pepper.

With a paring knife, cut a small pocket in the top edge of one side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through the breast.

Fill with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mushroom filling. Season chicken with remaining thyme, salt, and pepper.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides.

Transfer pan to oven and roast 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with remaining mushroom-leek mixture.

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Health benefits: Tired of apples already? Try their oblong sister fruits.

Pears are high in fiber and vitamin C —12 percent of your daily recommended intake, in fact. However, they’re also pretty high in sugar (16.3g), so treat them as a sweet snack or even a dessert.

Nutrition: (1 pear, medium) 96 calories, 0.2g fat, 25.7g carbohydrates, 5.1g fiber, 0.6g protein

Recipes to Try Baked Pears with Almond Crunch INGREDIENTS 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cored 1/2 cup sweet white wine (such as sauterne) 1/2 cup slightly crushed amaretti cookies 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla ice cream (optional) DIRECTIONS Place pear halves, cut sides up, in a 2-quart square baking dish. Pour wine over pears.

Combine cookies, brown sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle over pears.

Bake, uncovered, in a 350°F oven about 20 minutes or until pears are tender. If desired, serve with ice cream.

DIRECTIONS For vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together pear nectar, vinegar, oil, and pepper. Set aside.

Cut off and discard upper stalks of fennel, reserving some feathery leaves for garnish (if desired). Remove wilted outer layer of stalks and cut off a thin slice from base. Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into thin slices, removing core (if desired).

In a medium bowl, toss together sliced fennel, arugula, and romaine leaves. Pour about half of the vinaigrette over fennel mixture; toss to coat.

Arrange the fennel mixture on 4 salad plates.

Top with pears, red onion, and walnuts.

Use a vegetable peeler to thinly shave Parmesan cheese. Top the salads with shaved cheese and, if desired, garnish with fennel leaves. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Carrots

Health benefits: Not just rabbit food, one cup of carrots provides an astounding 428 percent of one’s daily recommended amount of vitamin A. The veggie is also high in vitamins C and B6, as well as potassium, thiamin, and fiber.

Nutrition: (1 cup, chopped) 52 calories, 0.3g fat, 12.3g carbohydrates, 3.6g fiber, 1.2g protein

Recipes to Try Roasted Salmon with Carrots, Molasses, and Chili INGREDIENTS 1 pound carrots (usually 1 bunch without the greens) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons molasses Pinch of cayenne Sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 fillets salmon, 4 to 6 ounces each Chopped fresh herbs, optional, for garnish Lemon wedges, for serving DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 375°F. Peel the carrots and slice them on a bias (this is prettier than coins and no more work) about 3/4 inch thick.

In a large bowl, whisk together 1-1/2 tablespoons of the oil, the molasses, cayenne, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add the carrot slices and toss well. Spread the mixture out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until golden and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

1 small cucumber, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Thai basil or mint 3 cups hot cooked jasmine or regular rice 1/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts DIRECTIONS For sauce, in a small saucepan stir together broth, jalapeño pepper, and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 2 minutes or until jalapeño pepper is tender. Add peanut butter; stir until combined. Remove from heat. Stir in rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil; set aside.

Pour cooking oil into a wok or large skillet. Heat wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry carrots and onion in hot oil about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add the sauce, cabbage, cucumber, and Thai basil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately over rice. Sprinkle each serving with peanuts.

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 medium carrots, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges 2 cups shredded napa cabbage

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 strip turkey bacon, chopped 1/4 small red onion, sliced 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup skim milk or soy milk 2 egg whites 1 garlic clove, minced 3 broccoli florets, chopped DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 375°F. Heat a small, ovenproof, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.

Add oil to pan. Then add bacon and cook until softened. Add onion, broccoli, garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano; sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until fluffy.

Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

Serve the salmon and carrots garnished with herbs, if you have them, and lemon wedges.

INGREDIENTS

Broccoli Frittata

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together egg whites and milk; season with salt and pepper and pour over vegetables.

Season the salmon with salt and pepper and rub with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.

Place the fish on a small baking pan and pop it in the oven with the carrots during the last 10 minutes. The fish is done when it’s opaque on the top but still darker pink inside, 8 to 10 minutes depending on how thick the fillets are.

You should be able to cut into it with a fork, but it shouldn’t flake (that’s overdone).

Stir-Fried Vegetables in Thai Peanut Sauce

Recipes to Try

Broccoli

Health benefits: Yes, you may have hated it as a kid, but broccoli is a power vegetable that you should try to grow to like. High in vitamins A, B6, and C, these little green trees are a very versatile ingredient. Being very high in potassium, manganese, and dietary fiber is just icing on the proverbial cake.

Nutrition: (1 cup, raw) 30 calories, 0.3g fat, 5.8g carbohydrates, 2.3g fiber, 2.5g protein

INGREDIENTS 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken stock or water plus 1 bouillon cube 2 cups grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese 3 cups steamed broccoli florets, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional DIRECTIONS Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

Add the flour and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Stir in the cheese and stock, and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir in the broccoli and cook until heated through.

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o matter how many women write in to say, ‘I don’t do this!’ the fact is many, many, many women practice the behaviors that follow. Men have complained about these problems in various male-oriented forums before, but here, now, I drag their 5 biggest complaints into the daylight so that everyone can finally see how women make complainers out of men.

You fixate on what we’re thinking, when you should be watching what we’re doing.

You ask, “What are you thinking?” and we say, “Nothing.” You figure this must be a lie, and decide that we aren’t willing to communicate with you. The problem is, this is the wrong question to ask. We’re action oriented. You don’t need to ask what we’re thinking, just watch what we’re doing. Coming home late every night?

We’re not happy at home. Uninterested in sex, probably crushed by stress. Not calling you back even though we said, “I love you?” We don’t love you. You can save the questions about musings until you see a change in our behavior. That’s the surest sign that something needs to be discussed.

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You don’t understand and/or like our need for alone time.

This often expresses itself with regard to hobbies. Say a man likes to play golf and has played for years. Many a man has gotten into a relationship only to have the woman complain about the time he spends playing golf.

She’s jealous of this time. Of course, if she loves him, she should know that he NEEDS this time on the golf course. It’s his passion. It’s his release. Without it he will burn up with anxiety and frustration over life’s little indignities. Why does she get involved with a man who has a hobby she doesn’t like?

You see us as projects you can 'fix.'

You meet us. You like us. You date us. You marry us.

And somewhere along the way it might seem that you love us just as we are, but rarely does it work out that way.

Women see potential. They see rough edges, and they want to sand them off. This makes us crazy. We don’t want to change. We have chosen our car, hair, friends, home and hobbies because we enjoy them. The knowledge that you are thinking, “If he could only...” is a deeply disturbing thought, and perhaps more sinister is the idea that this behavior is so common that even if you aren’t the kind of woman who wants change, we expect that you do and are only biding your time.

You use your emotions as a weapon.

You don’t mean to. I suppose it isn’t your fault that during an important conversation about the future of our relationship, you start crying, but surely you understand that this derails the ability to pursue the issue at hand.

You have, essentially, played a kind of trump card. If we continue to advocate our side, we’re bullies. If we give in, we’re weak.

You have a tendency to be critical.

I’ve tried to avoid the word n-a-g, but there seems to be some internal mechanism that makes women predisposed to criticism, in the same way that men are predisposed to seek their man cave. It’s almost a cliché—the wife that complains and makes demands, and the husband that just wants to be left alone to watch TV or work out in the garage.

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“My Sister Rocks!”

P eople generally say good things come in threes. So do bad things. Last week, my family got some news that was hard to swallow.

My sister, Amy, has breast cancer.

After my dad being diagnosed with his aggressive prostate cancer this past November, we’re in the calm of the storm for his recovery. Amy’s news kind of sent us all reeling.

Amy is my big sister. I’ve adored her since the day I was born. I’m still told stories about how psyched she was to get a baby sister when I was on the way, and as silly as it sounds, I love knowing how much she “wanted” me.

I’ve looked up to her my entire life. She’s so smart.

She’s so pretty. She’s so compassionate. She’s so loving.

And she’s always said that Doug (our brother) and I got the funny genes. She’s wrong. She’s pretty funny herself.

by Alyssa Halter

The only reason Amy had a mammogram at her age is because a traveling breast cancer van came to the school at which she works. She was asked to coordinate the sign-ups for the van, and she needed to fill 10 spots. She couldn’t get the spots all filled, so she took a spot first, and then told everyone she was doing it, so they should too. She was flagged from that test, and went for further testing.

She found out a few days later she had cancer.

Had Amy waited until she was 40 to get her mammogram, she would need extensive chemotherapy and her life would be much, much more at risk. Yes, this is serious, but it would be so much more serious had she waited.

And she’s been there for me in my life every step of the way. Whether I’m up, down, healthy, or struggling, Amy has always been a solid rock in my life. And I’m so thankful I’ve been lucky enough to have a big sister like her.

Amy is 36. Women are supposed to have their first mammogram at age 40.

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SO. For my sister, check with your insurance company. Ask them for the earliest age they cover mammogram screenings. And once you hit that age, go get tested.

Amy is a sister, a mother, a daughter, an aunt, a granddaughter, and a teacher. No matter who you are, be proactive. Research.

Spread awareness.

And do me a favor and send some prayers up for her. I love my big sister so much, and I’m going to be there for her through all of this mess.

Cancer’s got nothin’ on us Halters.

her what we could to do help—meals, babysitting, etc. Her only request was to spread awareness. She asked that we have the local mammogram van visit the school for teachers and mothers to get their mammogram. So I was given the task of filling the van.

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I am a 5th grade teacher at an elementary school.

I also serve on the PTO. A fellow PTO member and local pediatrician was diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing treatment. The PTO called her, and asked

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At first, no one would get on. Teachers claimed that it was hard to find the time. I panicked, because I needed to fill 10 spots. So I took the first appointment on the van and challenged the teachers to fill other spots. I told them they needed to do it for the PTO member that sent the van. I was 36 at the time. I had one aunt with breast cancer, but I had 7 aunts, so that wasn’t a big deal. We filled the van. We had teachers and mothers that were volunteering—it was awesome—a great way to honor our friend.

So, a week later, I found out that the test was abnormal, and I needed another “just to get a good baseline.”

Then I went in for my biopsy a week after that. It was horrible… all the appointments, all the waiting.

So the day came when I had to get my biopsy report. My husband and I waited in the waiting room for what seemed like years. When they finally opened

the door to let us in, we knew. I turned to Eric and said, “Baby…this is happening.” The doctor was amazing. He cried with us; he told us our options. He had already called my OBGYN, and she had recommended a surgeon. We left the office in shock and then drove straight to our 6-year-old twin daughters’ soccer game that my husband had to coach. Life goes on…you can’t dwell…you move on for your kids.

My initial reaction was absolute fear and shock. My husband had a sister who passed away from a brain tumor at 17, so we had been through this before. I didn’t sleep—I spent too much time searching the internet for things I shouldn’t read. Finally, after a late night talk with my father, he convinced me that I should NOT be on the internet. That was good advice. I cried all the time but held it together around our children where were then 6, 6, and 2. All girls.

years. It was so awesome. We know of one person that was diagnosed from visiting the van! We had such a feeling of accomplishment. We were giving back!

Unfortunately, the van broke down, and the hospital did not fix it. I am not sure why. We were crushed that this VERY effective means to get women their mammograms was gone.

I was blessed that I didn’t need chemo or radiation.

In 8 weeks I was back on my feet and trying to have a normal life. I am on tamoxifen, which has been a struggle for me for 3 years, but I only have 2 years left.

I can deal with moodiness, weight gain, hot flashes,

After meeting with the surgeon a few days later, all was put into perspective. She told me that I dodged a bullet. She believed that my cancer could be removed by surgery. I would need to have a mastectomy on my left breast. The cancer was completely throughout my ducts in my left breast. It had broken out of the duct in one part, which only put me at Stage 1, but there was no way to save the breast. I chose with no hesitation to have both breasts removed—there was no way I was going to go through this again.

This is the part I want you to remember: She told me that had I waited until I was 40 (AS IS RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS) to get my first mammogram, it would have been really bad. I may not have made it. My 40th birthday has now just passed—my children are 10, 10, and 6—and I am on my knees in thankful prayers that our PTO member sent that mammogram van to our school.

Overall, I think we handled the diagnosis and the surgery well. We were just so thankful that it was caught, and there was no feeling of pity or anger. My husband is such an amazing man. If he was upset about the loss of my breasts, he never once showed it. He was a rock. You know, people forget about the husbands when women are going through breast cancer. One night I woke up to find him downstairs crying. He never would show me his fear—he hid it from all of us.

My friends and I rallied after my surgery. We found contacts at EVERY school in our county and had the mammogram van visit every school for two

memory loss, and night sweats if it means that I am going to see my amazing husband dance with his beautiful daughters at their weddings. We are blessed. Life is good. We can do this.

My top takeaways: Once again—40 is WAY too late for your first mammogram. We like to say that “36 is the new 40.” So many women my age put their families and their jobs ahead of their own care—we put off appointments because we are all so busy with our kids. We need to take care of ourselves so we can be here for our kids.

And lastly, life is short, so don’t sweat the small stuff. Trust in God, love your family. The phrase “live, laugh, love” kind of sums it all up.

Thanks, Amy, for sharing your story!

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Resources American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge

Breast Cancer Support Group

A free housing facility for cancer patients receiving treatment in the St. Louis area who live a distance greater than 50 miles. Please call for eligibility requirements.

Offers support and comfort by providing support networks, community support information, mentor programs, breast cancer awareness resources, diagnosis and treatment to residents of Southwest Missouri and the Four State Area.

WHERE:

4215 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108

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(314) 286-8150

American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery Through face-to-face visits or by phone, the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery volunteers give support to people recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Volunteers are trained to give support and up-to-date information, including literature for spouses, children, friends and other loved ones.

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106 Farrar Drive, Suite 104 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (877) 227-1618

Bosom Buddies This support group is open to all women who have had breast cancer.

WHEN:

The first Tues. of each month, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

WHERE: HealthPoint Fitness – Cape Girardeau

2126 Independence

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 CALL:

(573) 986-4411

WHERE:

330 North Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806

CALL:

(866) 874-1915

WEB: www.bcfo.org

Breast Cancer Monthly Networking Cancer Support Community’s monthly educational and networking group in collaboration with St. John’s Mercy Medical Center—for women newly diagnosed and those who are post treatment for breast cancer.

WHEN: The fourth Wed. of each month, 5:30 – 7:00 pm WHERE:

David C. Pratt Cancer Center Ste 1440, John Krey Cancer Information Center John’s Mercy Medical Center, 607 South New Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63141

Cancer Support Community Provides free support and education to anyone touched by cancer. Contact the Cancer Support Community for cancer resources, education support, nutritional help and more.

WHERE:

1058 Old Des Peres Road St. Louis, MO 63131

WEB: www.cancersupportstl.org

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Group This support group is open to all women who have had breast cancer.

WHEN: The second Tues. of the month, 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

WHERE: Mercy Hospital of Washington

901 East Fifth Street

Washington, MO 63090 CALL:

(636) 432-3527

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Gateway to Hope: A Breast Cancer Lifeline Gateway to Hope arranges comprehensive treatment for uninsured or under-insured, low-income individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as those genetically at high risk for the disease who are not eligible for state or federally funded care.

WHERE:

845 North New Ballas Ct, Suite 380 St. Louis, MO 63141

WEB: www.gthstl.org

Resources Hereditary Risk for Breast Cancer Program at Saint Louis University Funded by a grant provided by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate, this program provides education and counseling to men and women and at-risk families for breast cancer, providing information and counseling on risks, benefits and psychological ramifications of genetic testing.

WHERE:

3555 Vista Ave St. Louis, MO 63110

CALL:

(314) 577-8854

CONTACT: Suzanne Mahon, RN, DNSc, AOCN, APNG

I Can Cope Cancer Support Group This support group is open to anyone with cancer and their families.

WHEN:

The second Tues. of each month, 5:30 pm

WHERE:

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center 3100 Oak Grove Rd Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Lending a Hand Assists cancer patients with various expenses related to cancer treatment such as gas cards, prescription co-pays and reimbursement for treatment-related travel expenses.

WHERE:

Post Office Box 734 Van Buren, MO 63965

St. Louis University Cancer Center (Cancer Agencies Network member) Staffed by oncology professionals, the Information Center at the St. Louis University Cancer Center offers the latest personalized information to patients, their families, and the general public, including access to web-based cancer information and support groups.

Grand Vision Cancer Information Center WHERE: 3655 Vista

St. Louis, MO 63110

First Floor West Pavilion CALL:

(314) 268-7015

Teresa Dunleavy, RN, BSN, OCN

UCAN Their mission is to help ease some of the burdens brought about in the wake of a cancer diagnosis, thereby enhancing the quality of life experienced by local cancer patients.

FACEBOOK: Lending a Hand Cancer Fund

WHERE:

1419 W Maud St Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Siteman Cancer Center

CALL:

(573) 776-1892

(Cancer Agencies Network member) The Center is open on a walk-in basis to assist anyone whose life has been touched by cancer for information on dates and times of programs.

WHERE:

4921 Parkview Place St. Louis, MO 63110-1025 Lobby, First Floor

CALL: 314-362-7844 WEB: www.siteman.wustl.edu Maria Grabowski, RN, MSN, Nurse Coordinator Eileen McCarthy, RN, MSN, Nurse Coordinator Katherine Jones, Office Assistant

Women Under 40: Breast Cancer Educational Networking Group Connect with other women who are facing the same challenges as an under-40 patient and survivor. Different topics are discussed each month.

WHERE:

St. Louis Cancer and Breast Institute 2nd floor Conference Room 15945 Clayton Road Clarkson Valley, MO 63011

Monday–Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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