RENEW Magazine Oct2014 by Eneida Orchard

Hampton Roads Peninsula OCTOBER 2014

FASHION-FORWARD FRAMES FOR FALL CANCER JOURNEY TRANSFORMED

INTO ART

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JANICE UNDERWOOD

THE FUTURE OF CANCER TREATMENT HER BROKEN PLACES PT. 11

TRACY WAINWRIGHT

Simple Ways

to Reduce

Your Risk of Breast Cancer

KRISSINDRA DAVIS

MAKING STRIDES TATRECE SWANN

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Contents

3 Fashion-Forward Frames For Fall 4 The Future Of Breast Cancer Treatment 5 How One Women’s Cancer Journey Was Transformed Into Art 6 5 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer 7 “It’s Made From Scratch” - Scratch Bakery 8 Save Energy And Money 9 My Journey 10 Keep Family Safe From Home’s Hidden Hazards 11 Brew Up A Frightfully Fun Halloween Party 12 Find Relief From Occasional Allergy Symptoms This Fall 13 6 Backyard Projects You Can’t Skip This Fall 14 Making Strides 15 Her Broken Places Pt. 11 16 One Simple Home Improvement Cuts Noise Pollution.... 17 Ask A Teacher Campaign- Q/A 18 Beyond Boob’s Run For The Hills 19 Distribution Locations

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FASHION-FORWARD FRAMES FOR FALL hile there’s no magic way to transform your W appearance overnight, you can freshen up your look through your eyewear. If you’ve worn the same glasses for years, a simple frame change can revitalize your face and style - and even take years off of you. For example, if you typically wear simple metal frames, try picking out a plastic frame with a pop of color or a unique temple design. It might seem out of your comfort zone at first, but frames that make a statement are stylish and can boost your confidence. You can find frames for all face shapes and styles, but here are some fresh ideas for fall from the style experts at VSP Vision Care: • You can’t go wrong with tortoise shell and browntoned glasses. These look great with all skin and hair colors, and they could be the perfect accessory for your autumn wardrobe. • Colorful retro cat-eye frames can be worn casually or dressed up for any occasion. This style and color combination is a great way to make a fashion statement. • Classic round frames with a hint of color inside the frame provide a light and comfortable fit. Though the inside coloring is subtle, those with complementary eye colors will notice that these frames make their eyes pop. Seasonal trends aside, finding the right frame for your face will make your style shine. The VSP style

experts also offer these tips to match your face shape with the most flattering frame. Oval: This is the easiest face to fit because it’s symmetrical. Nearly every frame shape looks good. Oblong: Round, square or rectangular frames add width, as do details on the temples. Round: Frames with angular lines add definition, and deep colors are slimming. Create length with rectangular frames. Square: Round, oval and slightly curved frames are ideal. Think narrow frames too. They soften the jawline while still taking advantage of your athletic look. Triangular: Frames with design details and color at the top help balance the face. Try cat-eye or semi-rimless frames. Heart-shaped: Choose smaller frame styles without detail on the temples to balance the upper and lower halves of your face. Rectangular, square and aviator frames are just right. Diamond-shaped: Top-heavy frames, like aviators, semi-rimless or cat-eye styles with details on the brow line, look great. When choosing fashionable new frames, pay attention

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to proportion and fit. Ensure the eyewear fits properly on the bridge of your nose, so you’re not pushing loose glasses back into place or forcing frames with a tight nose pad area onto a nose with a larger bridge. It’s also important that your eyes are centered in the lenses. Not only will your glasses look well fitted on your face, but you’ll see better. According to VSP’s style experts, your doctor’s office can help you find the perfect frames and fit them to your face. When shopping for vision insurance, you want to look for great coverage on frame brands and other lens enhancements as part of your vision benefits package. Also, determine whether you can receive savings on additional pairs of glasses. If so, it might be worth purchasing an everyday pair, as well as a sassier frame for when you want to make a statement. For more information on affordable vision plans that allow you to select the perfect frame for you, visit www.VSPStyle.com.

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THE FUTURE OF CANCER TREATMENT MAY LIE IN AN EXPERIMENTAL “IMMUNOTHERAPY VACCINE

iane Altenburg doesn’t mind a good challenge. An army wife for 28 years and mother to five children, she and her family moved 17 times, across states and continents as military roles changed. But even with all the travel, Altenburg never felt put out. She regarded it all as part of her military life and part of service. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time 15 years ago, she looked at it as an opportunity for service once again. Altenburg beat the cancer into remission and, afterwards, worked with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation and Walter Reed Army Medical Center to create a breast cancer wing. She was one of a handful of patient advocates who worked on the project. The completed wing offered breast cancer patients a place to seek counseling and dietary services and even get their hair and make-up done. Little did Altenburg know then, she would one day return again as a patient. Four years after her first diagnosis, Altenburg was back in the wing she helped create. She developed a second breast cancer, and this time it was invasive and spread to her lymph glands. While a second cancer diagnosis may be debilitating to some, Altenburg took it in stride, saying she doubted cancer ever really went away and that she never believed in the phrase “cancer-free.” She resumed her fight and, once again, beat the cancer into remission. It was at this time that Altenburg’s doctor asked if she would be interested in participating in a clinical trial for an experimental vaccine called NeuVax, or nelipepimut-S. The vaccine - part of a new class of cancer fighting drugs called immunotherapies - triggers the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells not destroyed by radiation or chemotherapy as well as target any new, growing cancer cells. Altenburg, who had volunteered for numerous medical trials in the past, agreed to take part. “I don’t wear pink, I don’t do the walks. This is my way of giving back,” she said, adding that she wanted to do something to help prevent her children and grandchildren from facing breast cancer one day. She was one of 200 women to participate in the trial and made the frequent drive to Walter Reed from her home in Springfield, Virginia. Upon arriving, she received a dose of the vaccine in her thigh and had her vitals monitored for an hour. She went home and returned a couple days later so researchers could monitor how the vaccine was affecting her immune system. She would then receive booster shots every six months for almost five years. Before the trial started, Altenburg had questions about the procedure. She wanted to know if there were any side effects and how the vaccine would affect her life, but she found the effects to be negligible. “The drive up (to Walter Reed) was the hardest part,” she says. The trial concluded for her six years ago, and Altenburg’s cancer still has not returned. Instead of worrying about battling a disease, she is free to enjoy her life, including spending time with her husband, retired Major General John D. Altenburg, Jr. She’s also busy keeping up with their five children who are spread across the country. And, in what free time remains, Altenburg gives tours at Gunston Hall. “I always say if you need something done, ask a busy person. They’re most likely to do it,” she says. The future development of anti-cancer medications has already benefited from a certain busy woman who didn’t mind a good challenge. The NeuVax Phase 3 PRESENT study is ongoing and actively enrolling breast cancer patients. To qualify, you must be cancer free and have completed your chemotherapy and radiation treatments. You can learn more about this groundbreaking research and the eligibility requirements needed to participate in the clinical trial by visiting neuvax.com. 4 RENEW

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Featured artwork: Chemo - Mixed Media by a Person Diagnosed with Cancer, Utah.

HOW ONE WOMAN’S CANCER JOURNEY WAS TRANSFORMED INTO ART

cancer diagnosis can be one of the scariest moments in a person’s life, but now, more than ever, that diagnosis doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Today, it is estimated that two in three people diagnosed with cancer survive at least five years, according to the American Cancer Society. In fact, as of 2012, there were an estimated 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States alone. The goal of continuous innovation in cancer care is to help improve the lives of people with cancer. However, opportunities to convey patients’ hopes and fears, gains and losses, and more, have not been as readily available. Since 2004, the Lilly Oncology On Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition has invited individuals from the United States and Puerto Rico diagnosed with any type of cancer - as well as their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers - to express, through art and narrative, the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journeys meaning. Judy Elsley knows about the power of Oncology On Canvas (SM). Elsley has survived cancer twice. Her first diagnosis came at age 23, when she learned she had Hodgkin lymphoma. Thirty-six years later, in 2012, Elsley was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. An English professor by trade, and a prolific quilter, Elsley had begun exploring the combination of written and visual artwork into a single medium when cancer struck. In fact, she created nine quilts chronicling her

fight, which included a mastectomy and six rounds of chemotherapy. Each quilt featured select handwritten entries from her journals. “I was inspired to enter Lilly Oncology On Canvas after thumbing through a competition art book in my oncologist’s office,” she said. “At that moment, I realized I too wanted to share my story and inspire others.” Oncology On Canvas (SM) judges were amazed by Elsley’s entry, a quilt titled “Chemo,” which took first place overall. In her accompanying narrative, she wrote, “The quilt shows the work of chemo as it flows through the port into my bloodstream. The colored beads represent the chemo and the white beads signify white blood cells helping my body move towards health. I visualize the future in the smallest plume in the left side of the quilt, a time when my bloodstream will carry plenty of white blood cells - no cancer or chemo present.”

previous entries - visit www.LillyOncologyOnCanvas.com, call 1866-991-LOOC (5662) or e-mail artdirector@mylooc.com. Sources: 1. American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2014, http://www.cancer.org/research/ cancerfactsstatistics/cancerfactsfigures2014/ index. Accessed February 11, 2014. 2. Ibid.

Elsley’s award carried with it a prize of $12,000 to be donated to the cancer charity of her choice, which was Casting for Recovery, a program that takes cancer patients fishing and one that she participated in. “In addition to medicine, in my view, creativity engenders healing,” said Elsley. “But it doesn’t matter what one’s creative outlet may be. Writing, drawing, anything - do something to express your journey!” The 2014 Lilly Oncology On Canvas competition is currently underway and will continue to receive entries until August 15 of this year. To learn more about how to enter and, like Elsley, be inspired by hundreds of

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Simple Ways

to Reduce

Your Risk of Breast Cancer

KRISSINDRA DAVIS

hile there’s no 100% solution to protect yourself against Breast Cancer; making changes to your lifestyle can improve your odds. Here are 5 key elements to lower your risk. • BMI. Your weight dramatically affects the likelihood to develop health issues such as Breast cancer especially if obesity occurs later in life. Always strive to decrease your BMI to within a normal range to bypass this element. •

Ready Set Go. Exercise for healthy weight control. Start. Just Start! A brisk 30 minute walking routine or joining a fitness classes 2-3 times per week. Stay active; it allows your body to decrease the circulation of estrogen. Yes, estrogen is a vital element for normal body function however increased exposure to estrogen can raise the risk of developing breast cancer.

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Healthy Diet. As a Personal Trainer, I always explain to clients that without simple diet changes weight loss is hard. The same applies to lowering your risk towards breast cancer. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables along with whole grains and lean protein. Garlic and olive oil have always been promoted towards healthy diet. Also add berries for an added power punch of antioxidants and Turmeric to spice up prevention. Remember stay away from processed foods eat fresh.

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Bye Bye Bad Habits. The effect of smoking is well documented both for active smoker and from second hand smoke. This along with drinking increase your risk. So bottom line kick the habit.

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Be Your Own BFF! Even with the busy schedule of our daily lives; we must find time for self. Validate yourself by allowing a moment to de-stress. Enjoy a quite cup of tea and read a great novel. Grab an extra 5 minutes in the shower. Write in a journal at least one line daily. Love yourself, take charge and be accountable for your health.

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magine a custom cake that represents your own style. Well dream no more, your custom cake can be created by Scratch Bakery, there is no limit to their creativity. The baking influence was never far from Lashonda Sanford, owner of Scratch Bakery, since she was raised by a woman whose baked goods were in high demand. Lashonda also visited the bakery located around the corner of her home frequently after school.

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Lashonda finally found her true calling when, her daughter’s birthday spurred her on to create her first cake. All who attended the party were amazed the cake was “made from scratch” and that she baked it!! Soon the orders started pouring in from family and friends that she had to convert their garage into a fully functioning bakery. But Lashonda outgrew that kitchen as well.

In August 2011, Lashonda opened Scratch Bakery to eager customers in the Port Warwick area of Newport News. The orders just kept coming in and Scratch Bakery became the “local neighborhood bakery” everyone wants to visit. Even their landlord noticed how busy Scratch Bakery got and needed a larger venue and offered Lashonda a spot two doors down, expanding into her current location. “I had more cakes than space,” Lashonda said of relocating after one short year! Scratch Bakery went from Lashonda being the only employee to seven. In their first year, a young woman, Nasha visited the shop and loved it so much, she volunteered to help in anyway she could. Now Nasha regularly attends decorating classes and recently traveled to New Jersey. Did I mention Nasha is completely deaf and only communicates through sign language? An inspiration for us all, Nasha is now the “Head Decorator” and manages the other decorators at Scratch Bakery. Scratch Bakery recently added their Mobile Cupcake Truck, which can come to your business (call store for details). They also have the biggest variety of cupcakes in the Hampton Roads, 18 flavors! They just added Pumpkin Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze and Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bar. Nasha Creation Oh yes, did I mention they also make pot pies, banana pudding, wedding cakes, character cakes, sandwiches and specialty cakes. They’re proud to support breast cancer month with a special cupcake! Scratch Bakery is located at 4181 William Styron Square, Newport News, VA 23606 or call them at 757.833.0965. Call them today for your holiday orders!

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oday’s consumers are more environmentally conscious than ever before. They understand that making eco-friendly choices not only creates a positive impact on your surroundings, it can also translate into actual savings on monthly energy bills.

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If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint and make your home part of the “green” initiative, Christine Ackerson, head of sustainability at LG Electronics USA, offers the following tips to help you protect both the environment and your bottom line. • Get the most out of your refrigerator. Most consumers focus on keeping the inside of their refrigerators clean, but keeping the outside clean is just as important. Dusty coils actually can impact the refrigerator’s overall efficiency, because when dirty, they trap heat and prevent the refrigerator from cooling efficiently. The grills and coils should be cleaned once or twice a year and more often if you have pets. Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the condenser cover and vents of your refrigerator. You can also use a soft bristled brush to access some of the hard-to-reach areas.

Also, older refrigerator models can use a lot of energy. Consider upgrading to an ENERGY STAR(R) qualified refrigerator, which is 20 percent more energy efficient than the federal minimum energy standard. You can also look for refrigerators with energy-saving technologies like a linear compressor. New refrigerator features like LG’s Door-in-Door can actually reduce cold air loss by up to 47 percent. The convenient door-within-a-door compartment on the fridge door allows quick, easy access to commonly used snacks and beverages without requiring you to open the entire refrigerator door. • Insulate your home. Heating and cooling your home is one of your biggest energy costs, and if your home isn’t properly insulated, you’re losing money. Start by closing your windows and sealing any drafty areas you find. Hire a professional to insulate drafty areas of your home if you don’t feel you can handle them on your own. • Turn it off. Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips. Turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use as equipment still uses several watts of power when they are in standby mode. And be sure to unplug your cellphone charger when your device is fully charged. • Cold is the new hot. A quick tip when it comes to laundry is washing clothes with cold water whenever possible. Look for washers equipped with “cold wash” technology, which achieves cold water savings with warm water washing performance. Another way to save water is to try to wash full loads, or if you must wash a partial load, reduce the level of water appropriately to avoid usage of extra water.

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• Do your research. Finding home appliances and electronics that are energy efficient is not difficult. Look for the ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” designation when shopping for your next appliance, like LG’s mega-capacity washer that allows you to wash more clothes with fewer loads. This distinction recognizes the most energy efficient products among those that already are ENERGY STAR qualified. Or look for an ENERGY STAR refrigerator that’s earned the Green Good Housekeeping Seal, an emblem given by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute in recognition of brand’s demonstration of environmental responsibility. Percent reduction in exchange rate of air between opening the door-in-door compared to one French door for 10 seconds. Results based on testing of comparable LG model with same Door-in-Door design.

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MY JOURNEY

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his is how one woman made a major transformation from a lung disease and no energy to teaching 14+ exercise classes a week. I, Sonya Thomas, 51 was diagnosed with Sarcordosis in June of 2010. I literally had no strength and because of this illness I had to close my in home daycare. I was so exhausted that I stayed in the bed 18 out of 24 hours in a day, only getting up for what was necessary. Already obese and having gained an additional 15 pounds, on many medications and under the care of physicians for 1 1/2 years I knew I needed to do something to get back on track. So, I started to take control of my health. Through prayer God strengthened me and I began walking. In January of 2012 I began walking 5 minutes a day and eventually taking it up to whopping 15 miles per day. My sister, husband, and a friend began to walk with me and along the way as many as 17 men and woman joined me in my daily walking routine. I noticed that the more I exercised the more energy I had. Well, by August of 2012 I had lost 66lbs and by the end of the year I lost a total of 75lbs. I joined my local YMCA and continued my exercise program. One day while in class at the Y, I was inspired by the instructor, Karen Ziamen to become a certified instructor myself. I took the necessary classes and became a qualified Independent Contractor with Health Ways. I teach the Flex Program and Cardio Fit outside of the gym, which allows me to travel throughout my city motivating others to get fit through exercise. I love what I do. It benefits me in so many ways. I am continuing to lose weight gracefully and I’m working hard to succeed at my goal of losing 25 more pounds. I feel great! Being featured in various local newspapers, on a local radio station and highlighted on a local TV news program has allowed me to share my story of how out of my pain came my purpose, passion, and pleasure. I love encouraging and helping others take care of their bodies. If you are interested in getting fit give me a call at 757-254-4917and to hear more about my journey follow me on my Fit for the Kingdom Facebook page or at www.fitforthekingdom.webnode.com.

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KEEP FAMILY SAFE FROM HOME’S HIDDEN HAZARDS

• Hang safely: Before hanging up that new mirror, make sure you aren’t driving a nail through the wiring in the walls - a danger that accounts for thousands of home fires each year. To avoid this mishap, switch out circuit breakers with arc-fault circuit interrupters, which detect sparks and prevent them from becoming a blaze. • Cook with caution: The kitchen is a hot spot for fires to start. Always keep combustible items such as towels, pot holders and cookbooks at least 3-4 feet from burners, the oven and other heat sources.

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n the U.S. alone, approximately 60 million people suffer from asthma and allergies, which according to the American Lung Association can be triggered by mold for those who are allergic. As a responsible homeowner, it’s essential to be aware of the many threats, such as mold and fire, which may cause harm to your family and your investment. Even the cleanest, newest and most properlymaintained homes hold potential disasters that can harm the health and safety of your family. From mold mishaps to fire threats, here are some things to check for around your abode: The threat of mold With the ability to produce irritants and allergens that can compromise the health of your family, mold can grow practically anywhere within the home. To keep mold-producing moisture away from your home, Lucas Hamilton, building scientist and expert with CertainTeed, provides these tips: • Feel the breeze: When the weather allows it, try

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Myths & Facts About Breast Cancer Myth: I’m only 35. Breast cancer happens only in older women. Fact: While the risk increases with age, all women are at risk for getting breast cancer. Myth: Only women with a family history of breast cancer get the disease. Fact: Most women who get breast cancer have no family history of the disease. However, a woman whose mother, sister or daughter had breast cancer has an increased risk. Myth: If I don’t have a mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, I won’t get breast cancer. Fact: You can still get breast cancer, even without a gene mutation. About 90 to 95 percent of women who get breast cancer do not have this mutation. Myth: Women with more than one known risk factor get breast cancer. Fact: Most women with breast cancer have no known risk factors except being a woman and getting older. All women are at risk. Myth: You can prevent breast cancer. Fact: Because the causes of breast cancer are not yet fully known, there is no way to prevent it.

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Spread popcorn and pretzels on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. In disposable decorating bag, melt candy in microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute; remove bag and knead. Continue melting candy for 30-second intervals at 50 percent power until completely melted. Snip off end of bag and drizzle melted candy over popcorn mixture; immediately add sprinkles. Let stand until candy has hardened, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces to serve. Caramel Apple Popcorn Servings: 6 cups 6 cups popped popcorn, buttered and salted 3/4 cup roasted salted peanuts 1 package (10 ounces) Caramel Apple Candy Melts candy 1 bottle (2.5 ounces) Spider Mix Sprinkles

aunted with the thought of a ho-hum Halloween? Never fear - trick-or-treaters will want more than just candy once they see your party table. Throw a fabulous Halloween party fit for little goblins or grown-up monsters with some devilishly good sweets. Try these easy party ideas from Wilton to make your Halloween spook-tacular: • Add some “pop” to popcorn: Trick out ordinary popcorn into a sweet-and-salty party pleaser. Drizzle on Candy Melts(r) candy for festive flavors, and then capture the Halloween spirit by adding fun sprinkle mixes. • Masquerade cookies: Who says you can’t play with your food? Create edible masks with decorated shaped cookies and attach them to cookie sticks with melted Candy Melts candy. Set up a photo station at your party, so guests can take pictures with their cookie mask creations before eating them. • Jack-o’-lantern cakes: It wouldn’t be Halloween without carved pumpkins. Make yours edible by baking a delicious pumpkin spice pound cake shaped like a pumpkin. Increase the fun by adding silly icing facial features. • Midnight potions: Spice up the night with candy corn drinks served in containers guests can devour, making cleanup easy and delicious. Or, toast the night with the Witch’s Brew Mocktail.

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Spread popcorn and peanuts on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. In disposable decorating bag, melt candy in microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute; remove bag and knead. Continue melting candy for 30-second intervals at 50 percent power until completely melted. Snip off end of bag and drizzle melted candy over popcorn. Immediately top with sprinkles. Let stand until candy has hardened, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces to serve.

Preheat oven to 350∞F. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. In second large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Add flour mixture to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Do not chill dough. Divide dough into 2 balls. On floured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter by 1/8 inch thick. Dip eye and glasses cookie cutters in flour before each use. Arrange cookies on ungreased cookie sheet.

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FIND RELIEF FROM OCCASIONAL ALLERGY SYMPTOMS THIS FALL all’s arrival brings fun family activities F such as pumpkin picking, football watching and Thanksgiving. Unfortunately,

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it can also bring unwanted allergy and sinus symptoms. Fall allergy and sinus symptoms can be unpredictable and can be triggered by a variety of environmental factors including weeds, mold or even indoor allergens.

Mask on, rake off. Make sure leaves are removed from your yards and gutters. If you remove them yourself, wear a mask to avoid breathing in mold spores.

While these triggers cannot be completely removed from your environment, there are simple precautions you can take to help reduce your exposure to common allergens and treat your symptoms:

Prepare for travel. With the busy holiday travel season coming, make sure you plan ahead by packing your own allergy-proof pillow or mattress casing to protect against dust mites. At hotels, request a room that is nonsmoking and mold-free.

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ow that the school year is finally underway, I am excited to share some of the great questions that have been coming in by our faithful RENEW readers. Keep those questions coming… Shannon W: I am a full time special education teacher and also a new mother. Now that the school year is just starting, how do you get back into the routine of things? Mrs. Underwood: Shannon, what a great question! It is not easy being a mother and a teacher because one has to balance pouring into other people’s children all day and then you have to go home and save enough of yourself to still pour into your own. First, remember that your family must come first. So, when I walk out of my school building, I “leave it all in the classroom” because when I get home, my husband and two young children deserve all of my attention. Secondly, I have to motivate myself and remember why I do the work I do. For example, in late August I begin to watch and re-watch those now famous Hollywood movies that chronicle the impacts of teachers, such as Lean on Me, Dangerous Minds, Matilda, and Stand and Deliver. Additionally, TEACH is a great documentary I recommend for both parents and teachers to help conceptualize just how challenging the teaching profession really is. Also, I read teacher magazines to get fresh ideas of what is happening nationally, statewide, and locally. These resources are full of ideas from real teachers all over Virginia who are going through the same things as you and I. Next, I highly encourage you to join one of the local associations to keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening in Virginia schools. For me, I belong to the Virginia Education Association because of the great professional development opportunities and the presence they project at the general assembly and all advisory and school board meetings. You might also like to visit the Virginia Department of Education’s website to peruse the latest developments and announcements. For example, the Advisory

Board for Teacher Education and Licensure’s (ABTEL) past reports to the Virginia Board of Education offer a wealth of information to every teacher, specialist, counselor, and administrator. For me, routinely visiting this website, motivates me to stay involved in legislative matters that not only affect my classroom, but the classrooms across the state. In doing so, I feel the increased responsibility to push harder for my students and colleagues everyday. Lastly, I make a daily work “to do list.” I don’t put too many things on that list, but I always include extra time to plan my instruction because I know that when I feel prepared for the next day/week of teaching and learning, I am a more confident and effective teacher. Then, I reward myself each time I cross something off my list. Shannon, be encouraged. To you and all the hard working educators across Virginia, thank you for your dedication to your students’ and their families. You make a difference. For more information go to: http:// www.doe.virginia.gov and http:// www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/committees_advisory/ teacher_ed_licensure/

d Michelle M: I don’t know if you will address this or not, but could you please help me understand

Mrs. Underwood: Michelle you would be happy to know that I share your sentiments about the standardized testing overload across the board. I don’t remember being tested as much as this new generation of students. In fact, my daughter who just entered the third grade came home very anxious during the second week of school because she now has to take the third grade SOLs. Her actual words, which broke my heart were, “My life depends on these SOLs…my school is counting on me…I have to get a 100 on all of them…” Putting this type of pressure on eight year olds is egregious in my opinion. At a school board meeting, I once heard a superintendent from a rural school system say that her elementary level teachers kept track of the days teaching versus testing and they found that they spent 50% of the time testing and 50% of their time teaching. The good news is that the Virginia Department of Education has begun looking at how the number of SOLs at a variety of grade levels can be reduced, so that teaching and learning can be improved. You can find out more information about this effort by examining the work of the SOL Innovation committee on the Virginia Department of Education’s website. And I encourage you to have your voice heard. Contact your local congressman and/or attend the state school board meetings, where you can sign up to speak during the “public comment” portion of the meetings to share your concerns. For more details go to: http:// www.doe.virginia.gov/news/news_releases/2014/ 06_jun30_gov.shtml www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/meetings/index.shtml

d Thank you to everyone who submitted a question or shared how much you have enjoyed the “Ask a Teacher” column. If you would like to submit a question you can email me directly and confidentially at janicebellunderwood@gmail.com and your question could be featured in an upcoming issue of RENEW Magazine.

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