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MARCH 2015 | CONTENTS

PROFILE PG.14

TASTE APPEAL PG.33

Q&A PG.16

BITS & PIECES

FEATURES

STAYING WELL

04 / Contributors 06 / Editor’s Note

20 / Fitness PRO-Files

60 / One Last Thought FOOD

07 / Page’s Picks 08 / D.I.Y. / Multi-Surface Cleaner 08 / Inbox 09 / In My Own Words 09 / Versus / Gardening Vs. Brisk Walking IN THE KNOW 10 / Calendar 12 / Out And About 13 / Second Opinion 14 / Profile / Gerome Meminger

58 / Accepting New Patients

33 / Taste Appeal / Spring Salads 37 / Herb-N-Garden / Mint

61 / Health Directory 64 / Brain Teasers

DIGITAL ISSUE

38 / Vine & Dine / Hoppy Beers 40 / Food & Nutrition / Faith-Based Diets 42 / Flavor / The History of Eggs YOUR HEALTH 44 / Fitness / From Amature to Athlete 46 / Yoganatomy / Triangle 48 / Family / Managing Teen Stress

Don’t forget our digital edition is free, easy to download and supported on a variety of tablets and digital devices. Download your copy at thehealthjournals.com/digital-edition

51 / Aging Well / Organize & Declutter 16 / Q&A / Glenn Davis

ON THE COVER 52 / Outdoors / Disc Golf

18 / Advances in Medicine / Prosthetics 54 / Mind Matters / Regular Counseling 56 / Money / Financial Planning Basics

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BITS & PIECES | CONTRIBUTORS

NATALIE MILLER MOORE

KELSEY HINTON

Natalie is a freelance journalist, with experience as a reporter, editor and columnist. She also works in marketing, as a health care communication consultant, and is active in local health care and community organizations. She lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Kelsey recently completed her master's degree in creative writing at The New School in New York City, New York. Her published work has appeared in the Central Florida Future, Orlando Magazine, the Orlando Business Journal and the Orlando Sentinel. She is currently working on a novel and living in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

KIMBERLEY CUACHON HAUGH

DR. DANIEL SHAYE

Kimberley has a passion for fashion and food; “Look good. Eat well.” is her philosophy. She is the owner of Kimberley Ashlee Catering where she uses seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Follow her on Twitter @kimberleyhaugh.

Dr. Shaye is a chiropractor, certified chiropractic sports physician and acupuncture fellow (FIAMA) with Performance Chiropractic in Williamsburg, Virginia. In 2014, he ran 1,900+ miles and swam 160 more. He enjoyed many of them.

BRANDY CENTOLANZA Brandy is a freelance writer who covers health, parenting, education, travel and community issues for various publications in Hampton Roads and Richmond, Virginia. She has contributed to The Health Journal since 2005.

SHAWN RADCLIFFE Shawn is a science writer and yoga instructor with over 15 years’ experience writing about science, health and medicine. In addition to The Health Journal, his work has appeared on Healthline, Men’s Fitness, and other consumer health and medical websites.

TERESA BERGEN Teresa Bergen lives and writes in Portland, Oregon. She’s the author of Vegetarian Asia Travel Guide and has penned hundreds of articles about travel, nutrition, health, fitness and yoga. Her articles and internet content appear in many periodicals. She holds a degree in journalism and an MFA in fiction writing.

KIM O'BRIEN ROOT Kim has been a reporter for 20 years and previously worked for the Daily Press and The Roanoke Times. She's been a freelance journalist since 2010, balancing writing with being a chronic volunteer. She lives in Hampton, Virginia, with her husband— a fellow journalist—two children and a dog. 4 | thehealthjournals.com

ANN PIETRANGELO Ann Pietrangelo is a freelance writer with a focus on health. She’s an author and a Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Ambassador. She and her husband, Jim, make their home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Visit AnnPietrangelo.com.

STEPHEN P. SOWULEWSKI Stephen P. Sowulewski is an associate professor and department head for health in the School of Nursing & Allied Health at Reynolds Community College. He is on the board of advisers at the Men's Health Network in Washington D.C., and teaches indoor cycling at American Family Fitness.

SAPTA YIN, ASCM, RYT 200 Sapta Yin trains for TPMG Strive Fitness and Performance Training. She holds an ACSM Personal Trainer Certification and is certified as a Yoga instructor underneath Yoga Alliance. When not at the training facility, she enjoys pursuing martial arts, dancing, running, planning flash mobs for charity and playing music with friends.

Caring for Women

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Through all Stages of Life. Since 1976 our team of experts has been supporting women through adolescence, the reproductive years, pregnancy, menopause and beyond. Williamsburg Obstetrics & Gynecology is the exclusive provider of obstetric (OB) care at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.

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BITS & PIECES | EDITOR’S NOTE

ommitment is a challenging word. It comes from the Latin committere meaning “to connect or entrust.” In essence, when we commit to anything we have entrusted ourselves to finishing the task and seeing it through. It’s an inspiring word albeit a scary word. The fear of disappointing ourselves or others makes commitment hard to enter. Productivity guru David Allen says that many of our stresses in life come from broken commitments with ourselves. When I inventory my life and my choices, I agree. I’ve set lofty goals and unrealistic deadlines throughout my life and when I couldn’t achieve them, I felt the weight and shame of failure whispering in my ear that I should give up. It almost sounds like Lucy from Peanuts, “You blockhead.” Ever feel that way? PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN FREER

THE C-WORD What I have come to learn is that doing things well daily is key. This is why life coaches, dietitians and personal trainers encourage you to stick to schedules, plan your meals and not skip training. It’s daily action over time that creates a lasting habit. Miami Heat executive and former Los Angeles Lakers coach Pat Riley describes it as the difference between having an excellent game and having game excellence; doing things great consistently as opposed to doing things great occasionally. But that takes commmitment. We won’t get success without it. If we’re going to be successful, we need every advantage available to us, and in this issue we explore many. From an interview with a public servant to the benefits of regular counseling, it’s all here. Dr. Daniel Shaye will teach you how to become an athlete by taking baby steps

“WE CAN CHANGE OUR LIVES. WE CAN DO, HAVE, AND BE EXACTLY WHAT WE WANT.” – ANTHONY ROBBINS

and Kelsey Hinton will show you the benefits of financial planning. Our feature this month will inspire you. It’s a collection of vignettes from personal trainers around Hampton Roads who tell you how they transformed their lives. You won’t be disappointed. Don't abandon your goals if you’ve fallen off the wagon, and if you’re still in pursuit, I hope this issue strengthens your resolve and gives you added momentum. Robbins is right, you know? We do have the power to create change because we can make different choices. Our success hinges on it. In a widely distributed internet-poster, Houston Texans all-pro defensive end J.J. Watt is quoted as saying: “Success isn’t owned, it’s leased. And every day the rent is due.” Have you paid today?

CHRIS JONES /EDITOR IN CHIEF CHRIS@THEHEALTHJOURNALS.COM

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PAGE’S PICKS | BITS & PIECES

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXIS KIKOEN

Clear Way Sunglasses $7, Charming Charlie’s

Loma Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioning Treatment

Green Tea Infused Mints

$30/pair, Rapunzel’s and other participating salons

$1.99, Trader Joe’s

Burt’s Bees Cucumber & Sage Facial Cleansing Towelettes $6.79, Walgreens and other drugstores

Green Shine Scarf $14, Charming Charlie’s

Page Freer is co-publisher of The Health Journal and once served as the magazine’s editor in chief. She’s always trying new products and trends and loves sharing the scoop with readers. • Have a suggestion? Email page@thehealthjournals.com • Want her to try your product? Mail samples to 4808 Courthouse Street, Suite 204, Williamsburg, VA 23188 thehealthjournals.com | 7

BITS & PIECES | DIY & INBOX

MAKE YOUR OWN

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All-Natural Multi-Surface Cleaner A cost-effective, nontoxic household cleaner.

Ingredients 2 teaspoons borax 1 teaspoon washing soda 2 cups hot water 4 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon natural soap 1/4 teaspoon tea tree oil 10 drops of lavender oil 8 drops of lemon oil

Preparation 1. In 2 cups of very hot water, stir to

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2. Pour the water into a 1-quart spray bottle.

3. Add vinegar, soap, tea tree oil and essential oils.

4. Shake the bottle to blend. 5. Top off with more water if necessary, then shake again.

To everyone at The Health Journal, we want to let you know how much your support means to us! Race for the Cure is a joint venture, involving breast cancer survivors, their families and friends, all our participants, Komen Tidewater Board of Directors and staff, and especially you. We look forward to your particpiation next year!

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IN TEASERS

— Lisa Chacon, special events and development, Susan G. Komen Tidewater Affiliate “I combed through [the January issue] and while it does look good, it reads fabulous! I honestly read everything. It is excellent.”

— Paula Lumsden, director of marketing and communications, Tidewater Physical Therapy “Just read this article today (“BSGI Offers Bright Spot in Breast Cancer Detection,” by Kim O’Brien Root, January 2015). Kim did a fabulous job writing about my story and this machine. My greatest hope is that this machine will become more readily available for women with dense breast tissue or questionable mammograms.”

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FEBRUARY WINNER JUAN ESQUIVEL JR. Newport News, Virginia

Challenge your brain with our puzzles! UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? Turn to page 64 to find out how you can win a $20 gift card!

IN MY OWN WORDS & VERSUS | BITS & PIECES

ALONA L. CASANAVE My name is Alona Casanave. I am a certified international Pilates instructor for those with scoliosis and osteoporosis and those in need of post-injury rehabilitation.

IN MY

OWN

My obsession with anatomy and passion for Pilates was driven by my scoliosis, which resulted from professional rowing for the Soviet Union. I love The Health Journal because of the complete image of quality it represents; the pertinence of the articles about the best people, places and things our area has to offer in an easy-to-read format with high quality photos.

WORDS

Which burns MORE calories? (In a 120 pound person)

or An hour of

GARDENING

An hour of

BRISK WALKING

ANSWER: An hour of gardening burns 275 calories while an hour of brisk walking burns 220 calories. (Keep in mind these are all estimates as the numbers can vary with sex, age and height) thehealthjournals.com | 01 thehealthjournals.com | 9

IN THE KNOW | CALENDAR

6TH-8TH

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MID-ATLANTIC HOME & GARDEN SHOW Refresh your home with ideas from this event. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Virginia Beach Convention Center $$: $10 adults; $8 children, military, seniors CONTACT: midatlantichomeshow.com

6TH TEN THOUSAND STEPS WALKING PROGRAM Get fit by walking during this four-week program. WHEN: Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Norfolk Botanical Garden $$: free for members; $40, non-members CONTACT: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

7TH GIVE KIDS A SMILE Free dental treatment for eligible uninsured children. WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Olde Towne Medical Center $$: free for eligible children CONTACT: 757-259-3255

WILLIAMSBURG FARMERS MARKET The farmers market begins its 2015 season. WHEN: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Merchants Square $$: free CONTACT: williamsburgfarmersmarket. com

WHAT DOES A FOOD LABEL MEAN? Learn to read and understand food labels with Debbi Dunn. WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: James City County Human Services Building $$: $15 CONTACT: wuu.org

9TH

FAMILY RULES THAT WORK FOR EVERYONE Learn how to set rules that teach responsibility, decision-making and selfcontrol in kids. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk $$: free CONTACT: chkd.org

WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR Learn natural approaches to weight loss. WHEN: March 9, 16 and 23, 6:15 p.m.; March 28, 10 a.m. WHERE: Total Health Center, Virginia Beach $$: free CONTACT: 757-363-8571

10TH HROSM LECTURE Dr. Jeremy Hoff shares non-surgical treatment options for back pain. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Newport News $$: free CONTACT: 757-873-1554

3rd/11TH MANAGING SHOULDER PAIN Dr. Nicholas Sablan discusses how to manage and treat shoulder pain. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: 3rd at Legacy Hall in Williamsburg & 11th at Tidewater Orthopaedics, Hampton $$: free CONTACT: 757-827-2480 ext 332

13TH-15TH THE NEWPORT NEWS ONE CITY MARATHON Race includes a health and wellness expo. WHEN: Expo, Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Race, Sunday, 7 a.m. WHERE: Expo, Newport News Marriot at City Center; Marathon, Newport News Park $$: Expo, free; Fun Run, $10; 8K, $55; marathon, $85 CONTACT: onecitymarathon.com

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EVENTS 17TH

25TH

OSC COMMUNITY LECTURE Dr. Boyd Haynes discusses computernavigated hip replacement.

SPINE SURGERY SEMINAR Dr. Dean Kostov presents this lecture as part of The Doctor Is In series.

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Orthopaedic & Spine Center, Newport News $$: free CONTACT: 757-596-1900

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg $$: free CONTACT: 757-585-2209

20TH-22ND SHAMROCK MARATHON This popular race event includes a sports and fitness expo and various run options.

28TH

WHEN: Expo, Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Races begin 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. WHERE: Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Convention Center $$: Leprechaun Dash, $15; 8K, $40; Half-Marathon, $90; Marathon, $110 CONTACT: shamrockmarathon.com

THE BON SECOURS COLON CANCER 5K Run or walk to support colon cancer research. WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View $$: $30 CONTACT: bshr.com

CEREBRAL PALSY OF VIRGINIA 5K RUN Put on your running shoes to raise funds and awareness for cerebral palsy. WHEN: 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Mt. Trashmore $$: $30 CONTACT: runsignup.com

24TH FREE INTRODUCTORY TAI CHI CLASS Learn tai chi to improve circulation, balance, posture, strength and flexibility. WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon WHERE: Norfolk Botanical Garden $$: free with paid garden admission CONTACT: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART Norge Dental Center will provide free dental care to the first 200 patients in this event. WHEN: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Norge Dental Center $$: free CONTACT: 757-564-0804

28TH ACTIVITIES FOR AGING CAREGIVER WORKSHOP Tools and resources to help provide better patient care

29TH ZUMBA LOVE FEST Join numerous Hampton Roads Zumba instructors for this fitness event. WHEN: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Hampton Roads Convention Center $$: $10 in advance or $15 at the door CONTACT: 757-315-1610

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m WHERE: Doubletree Hilton, Williamsburg $$: $30 a.m. session; $30 p.m. session; $15 individual course CONTACT: rharding@ visitingangels.com

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Bay Aging Community, Williamsburg $$: $15 CONTACT: wuu.org

LENDAR

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At DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg

Saturday, March 28, 2015 MORNING SESSION: $30 AFTERNOON SESSION: $30 INDIVIDUAL COURSE: $15 (At Door Registration: $35/$20)

Annual Run

ANTHEM PRESENTS 2nd

5K, 10K AND FAMILY FUN RUN Anthem presents the 2nd Annual RE Strong Run benefiting VCU Massey Cancer Center. This family event celebrates the life of Ruth Ellen Hurley and all of those who have bravely battled cancer. The course takes you along Urbanna’s beautiful waterfront, starting at a historic plantation and winding through a charming Virginia town. The grand post-race festival features live entertainment, regional cuisine, children’s activities and more!

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 Hewick Plantation, Urbanna, Va Presented by

Registration & Race Information

RESTRONGRUN.COM Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. trades as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, and its service area is all of Virginia except for the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Benefiting

Open to family caregivers and professionals. Professionals may qualify for up to 6 CEs. For more information and to register

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IN THE KNOW | OUT & ABOUT

Check out what we’ve been up to at The Health Journal.

5Chris Jones shares a recipe on Cox 11’s Cooking From the Heart with host Karen Endsley.

5 Look who we ran into during Bacchus at the Virginia Living Museum. From left to right are Rusty and Shannon Woods, Christie Davenport, Paula Lumsden, and Carrie and Eric Chi.

3Page Freer shows off her medal at the Game Day 10K at City Center in Oyster Point. You go girl!

4Macy Causey, 5The Health Journal staff visits the printer on a press check. 4Ryan Bishop and Page Freer ran the Polar Plunge 5K in Virginia Beach.

our January profile, signs copies of The Health Journal at the MyTime Women’s Show at the Hampton Raads Convetion Center.

3Page Freer arm wrestles D’Shawn Wright during a photo shoot.

3The Health Journal staff watches as artist Gerome Meminger paints the cover for the March Issue.

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4Tabitha Patterson at the Viniterra Race for the Chocolate at New Kent Winery.

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second opinion I’ve heard about botox, fillers and lasers. How can I put my best face forward? Now is a great time to think about skin care treatment. The best programs are highly individualized. Common concerns are skin discoloration, facial lines and laxity, broken blood vessels and redness, dilated pores, and facial hair. Old scars, including acne scars, also top the list. Your dermatologist, like most, starts with a broad consultation to listen and provide education and a treatment plan. Skin protection is reviewed in detail and home care with medical grade cosmeceutical products discussed. Grouping multiple small procedures with basic home care typically yields enhanced results. A patient with years of sun damage resulting in facial scowl lines and sunspots often do best with botox and intense pulsed light laser treatments. Home care with alpha hydroxy acids, retinol and possibly topical vitamin C may also be recommended. Alternatives may include various peel procedures— chemical and microdermabrasion, with or without infusion therapy. There are more powerful options, like ablative laser resurfacing, that may provide beautiful result with some expected healing time. Call for a dermatology consultation to learn about your treatment options

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I have heard that gum disease is contagious. Is this true? Yes, in fact, both tooth decay and periodontal disease are bacterial infections and are highly contagious. In fact, the American Academy of Periodontology urges that if one member of the family has periodontal disease, the entire family be evaluated for the disease. When one member is infected, the family becomes like a pod of infection simply because of the intimate nature of living under one roof. Family members share food, drink, and yes, kisses. And we want them to continue to do so, but in order to do it safely, we want to make sure everyone is doing their part to get healthy and remain healthy. Babies are born without the bacteria that cause cavities and gum (periodontal) disease. Parents or caregivers, (usually moms), are the first to infect their children early in life. But before baby is conceived, there is the kiss. Yes, periodontal disease, in particular, is truly a “kissing disease”. A scary thought, I know, but timely, especially as springtime rolls around and romance is in the air.Be sure you are certified kissable and as importantly, make sure the one you are kissing is, also!

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your health care questions answered

Stenosis is a medical term for narrowing or “pinching” of the nerves in the spine. This is a very common problem in the lower back. Typical symptoms are back and leg pain that worsen when standing or walking. People with severe stenosis cannot walk as far as they want, limiting their abilities to perform their normal activities. Symptoms are described as a “heaviness or a pain”. A common alleviating factor is flexing forward. Many times my patients tell me they need to lean forward on a shopping cart, referred to as “shopping cart sign”, to alleviate their symptoms. Fortunately, there are treatment options for this diagnosis. First and foremost, trying to improve the symptoms through a medication or physical therapy are often times all someone will need. If the symptoms become severe, different types of injections may give relief of pain for a long period of time. If conservative measures fail, taking pressure off the nerves in the back through a surgical procedure (decompression) can improve symptoms.

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f you’ve never seen Gerome Meminger paint, it’s nothing short of mesmerizing. He slips on his black painting shoes—immediately reminding you of a Jackson Pollack canvas—slides a white smock over his shirt, presses a black, pinstriped fedora over his closely-cut, salt and pepper hair, cues the music—typically jazz; he loves “Georgia on my Mind”—and then he caresses the canvas, surveying the surface for its sweet spot. Meminger pauses, and then aggressively tints the once colorless. He bobs and weaves like a prizefighter with a pallet knife and a brush, swiping and scraping, right hand rapidly tapping against the surface. That’s Meminger. The 61-year-old Hampton, Virginia, resident and military veteran has been captivating audiences for the past 15 years. He describes his style as “Abstract bordering on Impressionism,” but prefers to call it “in the moment.” “I paint what’s in the moment,” he expounds. “One day I’ll do a landscape, the next I’ll do an impression of a guy playing the saxophone, and then another day I’ll paint a vase of flowers. I don’t have one subject. If I’m feeling it, I just paint.” Meminger’s adoration of live music became the accelerant that ignited his career and popularity. While painting at his studio in downtown Hampton—across from the Sun Trust building—he observed a block party happening. He collected his easel, brushes and acrylics, set up outside and began painting. And people gawked. “I painted to the music and people asked to buy them wet,” he recalls. “That’s how I came up with my term ‘Wet Sale.’” Since then, Meminger has shared the stage alongside open mic poets and country, rock and jazz musicians. “I set up, paint and people buy,” Meminger says. “It’s fun because as you paint and the image on the canvas becomes more recognizable to the crowd, people scream, ‘I see a saxophone! I see a baby grand piano!’ “When the notes come out, I start building my painting. If it’s rock, I’m painting even faster. The music drives me, I’m bopping my head and patting my feet and going with it.” Known for his speed, Meminger painted a custom-built, 12-foot by 8-foot canvas in an hour and fifteen minutes during Hampton’s dedication of the LOVE sculpture. He’s also painted on live television, as a guest on Round Robin, finishing in less than 5 minutes. “When in front of the canvas, I’m zoned,” he says. Meminger believes that art has a transforming power in the mental and emotional health of the observer. “To me, art is medicine,” he says. “Art is a form of smiling. It gets your blood flowing.” He thinks that incorporating art in to corporate offices would help reduce stress, boost creativitity and help workers feel a sense of pride in their workplace. “Art can stimulate your workforce. I know that people don’t look at art in that way, but it can set the mood for [your office environment],” he attests. Gerome is currently showing at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center.

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elegate Glenn R. Davis serves in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 84th House District of Virginia Beach. Davis strongly believes in volunteerism and has consistently given back to the city he loves. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Davis considers it his duty to uphold the present needs of his hometown and diligently work together with his constituents to create its future. In 2013, when the Delegate representing the 84th District retired, Davis was encouraged to run for the House of Delegates where he won election. He serves on the Education and Transportation Committees and is a member of the Business Development Caucus. DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. I’m an entrepreneur. It’s one of those business lifestyles where I spend over 40 hours a week in business, but I have flexibility I am able to represent Virginia Beach. I’ve started a couple of companies and I have a telecommunications company and other start up endeavors. My wife is a native New Yorker. I met her when she was in Virginia Beach with some of her family and she’s had to stay ever since. She misses the big city and a couple of times a year I have to take her back up there. The central part of my life is family and thankfully I have one of the most supportive spouses you can have. She’s been on the campaign trail with me and when I’m in session in Richmond, she comes up even if it’s just spending time with me in the office while I work. IS BEING A DELEGATE A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME DUTY? We have a part-time legislature in Virginia. We are in session 45 or 60 days each year depending on if it’s a budget year. But there are a significant amount of responsibilities the rest of the year like meeting with constituents, coming to Richmond for meetings or traveling to other parts of the state to learn about other issues. They call it part-time, but it’s definitely like full-time plus. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO FROM ENTREPRENEUR TO PUBLIC SERVANT? I’m a graduate of the Virginia Beach Public Schools system and I’ve had a lot of opportunities. I wanted to make sure that those after me have the same opportunities I had. You get a really good feeling when you’re able to help others. One of the best feelings I get is when someone calls me for an issue that you may not consider big in the scheme of things, but it’s important to that person. It’s a great feeling to know that you have the ability to help. HOW IS SERVING YOUR CONSTITUENTS LIKE WORKING WITH CLIENTS? Customer service. It’s no different. When in office, it requires you to be responsive, to be timely and to follow up and to make sure things get done in an effective and efficient manner. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ROLES ON THE EDUCATION & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES AND THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CAUCUS. The Education & Transportation Committees is where the bills for those two topics come before they make it to the floor of the House. I’ve always been passionate about education. We work on

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everything from SOL reform down to the safety of students in our schools. From a transportation perspective, it’s been quite active. A lot of people don’t realize that the clashes (over transportation) are between rural and urban Virginians, not Democrats and Republicans. Even with the transportation bill a few years ago, it was a rural versus urban issue. You have places like Hampton Roads, where we have difficult roads against places in the western part of the state where the roads look almost new.

been able to help someone. Whether on the council fixing a pothole or helping someone understand a zoning concern they’ve had, it’s a great feeling. Anything anyone’s ever done in life, they didn’t accomplish their first time. I’ve always believed in the power of persistence. People get right on the edge of failure and quit. Everything in life is all about persistence. If you’re willing to put the blood, the sweat and tears into something you can succeed.

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is sequestration and the decrease in defense spending by the federal government. Virginia is one of the largest recipients of defense funds in the U.S., particularly Hampton Roads. We are going to have to make sure we diversify our economy to make up for the loss of defense spending. TECHNOLOGY. One of the interesting challenges is keeping up with technology. We saw it with Uber this year; its what’s considered a disruptive technology. The Assembly wants to figure out how to use this technology that hasn’t been anticipated. Driverless vehicles is something we’re not prepared for either. DUI and traffic laws would have to be updated when that technology becomes commonplace. We have those kinds of vehicles in testing, from the Google cars to others. It’s amazing how quickly technology is changing. EDUCATION. Just in the last couple of decades, we’ve seen our economy truly become a global economy and our are kids coming out of school competing with their peers from around the world for jobs. We’re going to see more and more competition for our graduating students, so we’re making sure we continue to prepare them to compete nationally for opportunities. Right now, students come from all over the world to attend schools in Virginia because we have one of the best higher education systems. HEALTH CARE. [In regards to] our seniors, as they become a larger part of our population, the biggest impact will be felt in health care. Every year, we’re trying to work with it. There is no silver bullet. It’s going to have to be a robust solution over time. One step at a time insteadof one fell swoop. HOW CAN THE PEOPLE WORK WITH THEIR DELEGATES TO CREATE A BETTER COMMUNITY? Communication. Elected representatives live in the community, but different needs and challenges happen that we don’t see. Consistent communication is the best way for us to hear about things in the community. When I was on city council, one of the most important things to the people I represented was traffic. So before a road was built, we got the people together because they were the best to tell us what was or wasn’t needed for the community. I would also say to get involved in board and commissions. Virginia Beach has a lot of boards and commissions as does the rest of the state so that citizens who are passionate about issues can serve their neighbors. Elected officials aren’t the experts on everything, so it’s good to have experts from within the community. SERVING OTHERS IS A HEALTHY ACTIVITY. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY?

The most important thing for me is mental decompression. It can be something as simple as watching a comedy with my wife on Netflix. I don’t tend to read a lot of nonfiction, but I read to escape the day-to-day stresses. I used to work out religiously a few years ago and that helped. I need to get back to that. That’s a matter of time commitment. One thing that I’ve found, when you’re looking for that little extra— that edge—is that it’s helpful to turn to the experiences of others, so I read business and health magazines. In some cases, it’s reading about the best way to handle task lists, the best way to handle email. I found that those little things give you the extra edge in your productivity.

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PODCASTS OR MUSIC I’m usually the podcast guy, but more recently it’s been music. You can control your mood and you can control your energy level with it.

FAVORITE QUOTE “I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle—victorious.” — Vince Lombardi

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cott Weaver had been in the Navy a dozen years, the veteran of numerous deployments, and was about to disarm the 30th explosive device of his career when it exploded in front of him. When he came to on that road in Afghanistan in April 2012, his leg was splayed out in front of him. He wasn’t sure he’d keep it, let alone be able to stay in the job he loved. After doctors managed to save his leg, Weaver’s focus then turned to using it again. And thanks to an innovative prosthetic device he wears called the IDEO, today he not only can walk, he can run, jump out of helicopters and do just about everything he did before. “Five, six years ago, you were done,” says the 38-yearold Weaver, whose left leg suffered massive tissue and nerve damage. Rehab was tough, but he managed to return to active duty as an explosive ordinance disposal technician. He’s also won the Working Wounded Warrior Games several times. “The advancements in prosthetics let this happen,” says Weaver, who is stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his time in Afghanistan. “It’s amazing.” The IDEO, the innovative titanium and carbon leg brace that made it possible for Weaver to stay in the Navy, is just one example of how the field of prosthetics has grown in recent years. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan helped spur advances in the devices as military members returned from the field with injured and missing limbs. At the same time, advances in robotic technology and 3-D scanning have created prosthetic limbs that are a far cry from the wooden artificial limbs of old. 18 | thehealthjournals.com

In the past few years, scientists have been working to perfect prosthetic legs that have a direct connection to a person’s brain through implanted sensors, and therefore act more naturally. Elsewhere, prosthetic devices are being created using 3-D technology. One prototype being worked on uses 3-D scanning of the residual limb and the remaining limb, and then analyzes tissue properties to come up with a prosthetic replica. Another designer created a “Water Leg,” a prosthetic lower leg that is 3-D printed then coated in a material that lets the wearer use it in the water, such as wading in the ocean or simply showering. In fact, there are even 3-D printing enthusiasts who volunteer their technology and time to make prosthetics for people in need, especially kids, through an online community called e-NABLE. Volunteers from e-NABLE work with professional designers and engineers. In January, a 7-year-old Georgia boy received a 3-D printed prosthetic arm created to resemble a Star Wars Clone Trooper. Even dogs have received 3-D printed artificial legs. About 2 million people live with limb loss in the United States, according to the Amputee Coalition. More than half of amputations are due to vascular disease; about 45 percent are from trauma. Every year, about 185,000 amputations are performed. Rick Stapleton, the president and senior practitioner of Tidewater Prosthetic Center, has seen a lot of changes in the 35 years he’s been in the prosthetic business. When he started, “we were still making wooden legs,” he says.

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n high school I was a skinny kid, a 135-pound weakling. I started lifting weights and eating healthy. I gained 60 pounds of muscle in two years and I saw what exercise and eating healthy does for someone’s life. During my senior year in high school, I started helping people learn what I learned and that’s when the passion was born. I realized the power nutrition had on one’s life; more health, more confidence. I felt that everyone needed a taste of this, and so we decided to open fitness and nutrition studios. We’ve since helped hundreds lose thousands of pounds. Getting fit starts with eating healthy. Once you do that everything changes. You realize that food effects how you feel, effects your relationships with people, effects your work day and effects every aspect of your life. It’s amazing. Advice on creating a health conscious mentality It’s all about the motivation—positive affirmations and accountability. It’s about having someone keeping you going— a personal trainer, a family member, someone. And you have to set realistic goals; a goal without a timeline is simply a dream. The weight doesn’t define us. We had a mission to get rid of scales in our studios and focus on whole life. We go by measurements, body fat testing, before and after pictures, how they look in the mirror. We have a balance wheel in the studio, we look at confidence, mood, health, sleep, stress levels and overall health. People absolutely like that better. Focusing on weight alone is defeating. Our weight can fluctuate five pounds a day and that gets discouraging. We can show the benefits without focusing on the weight.

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grew up in the gym and I think everyone grows up with different phases of fitness. I think most everyone starts in a bodybuilding phase. The phases may be different now with CrossFit and some of these other things emerging. After a while your body can’t handle these things and some people get overuse injuries and then you just want to look fit. Recently, I had a few sports injuries and so now I workout to stay healthy more than anything so that my body feels good. I think injuries change people’s perspectives. My approach now for a daily workout is to work my entire body and do core training. It helps with injuries. I train to live. I believe fitness is motion and motion is life. I work out so I can enjoy things I like to do; surfing, playing with my dog, being with my family. Diet is important, too. You have to eat whole foods— every two to three hours—cutting out processed sugars—and drink water. Six pack abs are made in the kitchen and not the gym. Anything works if you do it. Create that habit. Stephen Covey calls it the Law of the Farm. Like farming, you have to be patient. You have to feed and fertilize the ground and things grow. Consistency is the key. Advice for returning from injuries Learn to listen to your body. It’s about seeking a professional to help. We assess movement patters to evaluate injury risk. It helps to have outside eyes. If something is causing you pain, it’s a sign that you should stop. One of our big things is service. We put service in front of results. We want people to enjoy the process of changing their health. With fitness, it’s not necessarily what to do, but knowing what not to do. Sometimes it’s changing exercises if one is causing you pain. thehealthjournals.com | 23

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y dad was a bodybuilder and his passing two years ago made me realize that time waits for no one. I know that he wanted me to compete at the highest level of bodybuilding and in honor of his legacy I am doing so. I wanted to show people that you can use pain to mold you. You can use it as motivation to get what you want out of life. “If you want to see what makes a person successful, find what pains them.” – James Brown The importance of community health is huge, man. One thing Margaret Thatcher said is that you need energy to win. A lot of our problems in society—like self-esteem—can be solved by being healthy. Fitness gives me a platform to talk about issues like selfworth. Fitness teaches discipline and good habits; how you eat, your workout regiment. Change is hard for people, so if you catch them while they’re young, you can help them to not make the mistakes you made and make the community better. Frederick Douglas said it’s easier to build strong children than fix broken adults. Advice for changing habits First of all, you have to write down your goals. Goal setting is a lost art form. Five goals. Four that seem realistic and one that’s out of control. That makes a huge difference. If you see your goals all of the time, you’re likely to change.

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B-DEFINED It’s not what’s happening to you now or what has happened in your past that determines who you become. Rather, it’s your decisions about what to focus on, what things mean to you, and what you’re going to do about them that will determine your ultimate destiny.”

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grew up in a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an industrial city with a distinctive heritage, influenced by the immigration of Germans and Poles. We have a national reputation based on three related hallmarks: Germanism, Harley Davidsonism and beer. Polish sausage and bratwurst were considered food groups and were served at most meals. I didn’t think twice about it—until I met Dave. In 1992, I was a sophomore in high school working part-time at Ace Hardware. Dave was in his 30s, happily married with three kids and worked as a mechanic. He was also a bodybuilder. He came to work every day, dedicated to his prepared containers of chicken, rice and vegetables. I was intrigued. I had never been very athletic and certainly not conscious of how I ate. I began asking Dave about how he ate and why. He schooled me on the importance of eating lean proteins, whole grains and fruits and vegetables. We also talked about working out; something I had never done. I worked with Dave for three more years, learning from him and slowly changing my lifestyle. By the time I graduated from high school, I was working out daily and preparing all my food. When I left for college in 1994, I knew I would major in Exercise Science and would continue living and teaching the lifestyle I had adopted from Dave. Advice for Dietary Changes When making changes to your diet, do so gradually. What is one thing you can do today and continue doing long term? It could be drink more water, eliminate simple sugars, eat out only once per week. The key to success with any challenging habit is to take steps that are sustainable above all else. If you can’t sustain a particular routine in your life, you’re going to revert back to your previous routine. Once one change seems normal and completely sustainable, add another.

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was my late 40s and after being selfemployed for many years, I saw a book titled, “Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow” and I wanted to find something I loved and turn it into a moonlight. So I identified my favorite hobby, went back to school, eventually sat for national certifications and started personal fitness training . What I didn’t foresee was in less than one year my new “moonlight” had transitioned into five private fitness studios helping people make positive changes. Why Physical Fitness? There are so many enjoyable things to do and it’s a short, short life. I look for new challenges all the time. It sounds corny, but it’s not. It’s what keeps me up and energized. I had a friend who got diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. So I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for him. I didn’t make it to the top the first time because of altitude sickness. but I went back and made it to the top the second time. I’ve got four words: Do all I can. I don’t have any tattoos, but if I had one that would be it. If we just think of things a transitions and not as beginnings and ends, it’s better than thinking of everything as temporary— that something didn’t work out. It’s all transitions and cycles. Advice for getting to 100 Stay really active. It’s a lot more attractive to think of a change than to do it. Be physically active all of the time. It’s such a cushy life. It’s easy. People don’t move as much. They don’t run and walk, play and climb. Then your body breaks down and you go on medication. It’s because we’re sedentary. Move. Do all you can.

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MARTI CARRIER CHESAPEAKE

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A successful life is a string of successful days.”

fter I had my son I was a stay-at-home mom. I said that I wasn’t going to be a fat stay-at-home mom. So the first thing I did were videos. Man, it’s been a long time. I used to do Tony Little. He’s the real deal because he was always a little overweight and you see he fights weight. The one thing I did was focus on my legs and abs because I had broad shoulders. I think a lot of women do that, but because we don’t have testosterone, there was nothing to bulk up there. So now I work it all out. You have to make time for you. Put your health and happiness first on your to-do list. You’ve only got one body for your lifetime here on Earth. My motto is that I want to feel as good as I can, look as good as I can, for as long as I can. I just turned 50 last year and so far I’m doing pretty well. Why give in? Advice for New Mothers Get a personal trainer. When you work with a personal trainer, they’ll get more out of you than you’ll get out yourself. When I got tired watching videos, I got tired. But a trainer will make you do the last two reps and get you to keep going and help you work on your form.

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Recipe by Haley Herrinton

Photography by Haley Herrinton This French salad is hearty, delicious, and meat-free, combining the freshness of the pea shoots and the rich goat cheese and beets. Great for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. INGREDIENTS 2 cups French Puy lentils, cooked and drained 3 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled 2 small cooked beets, slice 6 ounces pea shoots salt and pepper to taste DRESSING: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

PREPARATION • Spread pea shoots across a plate or serving dish. Add the lentils. • Arrange the goat cheese and beets decoratively around, and add a few more pea shoots to garnish. • Place all the ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl or jar, and whisk or shake vigorously to combine. • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

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Pomegranate Orange Salad Recipe by Haley Herrinton

Photography by Haley Herrinton A sweet winter salad that is filled with citrus, spinach and pomegranate seeds to brighten up any table. The dressing works well when it is rested overnight, but is also excellent served right away. INGREDIENTS 6 ounces spinach leaves 1 orange, peeled and sliced 1 pomegranate, seeded rosemary, plus sprigs salt and pepper to taste

MAKES 1 LARGE SALAD

PREPARATION • To prepare the dressing, combine ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well to dissolve. Chill for over night for best results • To prepare the salad, combine ingredients in a large bow. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

DRESSING: 1/4 cup salad oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon sugar, or 1/2 teaspoon stevia 8 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoon malt vinegar (may use Apple Cider or Red Wine Vinegar)

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VEGAN

Recipe by Haley Herrinton

Photography by Haley Herrinton A crisp and crunchy dish that is a great side salad. With feta cheese and Italian spices, it is great with grilled chicken or slices of pita for a healthy and yummy meal! INGREDIENTS 1 English cucumber, chopped 2 heirloom tomatoes, chopped 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced 1/3 cup Feta cheese, crumbled Bunch of oregano, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to taste DRESSING: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

PREPARATION • Place the cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper in a large bowl. • To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk vigorously. • Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with feta and oregano as a garnish. • Dish can soak for 4 hours, or served immediately.

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Sweet Kale and Grilled Sirloin Salad Recipe by delightfulemade.com Photography by Erin Indahl-Fink Loaded with crunchy kale, Brussels sprouts, shredded broccoli, cabbage and chicory and topped with grilled sirloin steak, this salad has a mildly sweet, peppery flavor. Fresh, filling and perfect for lunch or a light dinner! INGREDIENTS 1 Eat Smart Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Kit 2 8 oz. Petite Sirloin steaks STEAK MARINADE: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons montreal marinade spice mix DRESSING: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons honey

1 lemon, juiced

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon oregano, finely chopped

pepper, to taste

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MAKES 4 SERVINGS

PREPARATION • Prepare marinade by whisking together the water, oil, red wine vinegar and spice mix. Place the steaks into a resealable zip-lock bag, and pour the marinade over the steaks. Seal the bag and refrigerate and marinate the steaks for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. • Preheat outdoor grill, or indoor grill pan to medium heat. Remove the steaks from the marinade and grill for about 5-6 minutes per side on medium heat for a medium cook. (Less time for more rare sear and more time for a well done sear.) Remove from heat and let steaks sit for about 5 minutes to let the juices settle into the meat. Slice the steaks into strips. • Prepare dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic and pepper. • Place the Eat Smart Salad Kit on a platter, including the dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Add the steak strips to the top of the salad mix, and add the dressing over the top of the steaks and vegetables. Serve right away.

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Fresh Mint Frosting 1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely minced 4 oz cream cheese 2 sticks unsalted butter, soft 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• Using a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, butter, salt and mint leaves • Beat on low until well combined, stopping to scrape down the sides • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract • Continue to mix on medium-high for 3 minutes, until light • Use to frost a dozen cooled cupcakes or a cake thehealthjournals.com | 37

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t is believed that pale ales, specifically the India pale ale (IPA), was born from the desire to send a beer long distances to British troops colonizing in India. Due to the spoilage of darker beers en route, a paler, more heavily hopped beer was crafted; the increase in hops was useful as a natural preservative for the often 90-plus day sea voyage. Harvested from the female hop plant, hop flowers, or hop cones, contain essential oils, alpha acid and beta acid resin. These attributes impart the aromas and flavors we’ve come to appreciate and expect in hop-forward beers. When you’re investigating your IPA, and you notice citrus, floral or piney aromas, you’re experiencing the effects of the hops essential oils on the brew. The alpha acids lend a bitterness to the beer, often used to offset any malty sweetness. And as with the British IPA created for lengthy travel, the beta acid resin contributes an antibiotic and preservative effect. Hops are grown much like grapes, but instead of a grape vine it’s a hop bine. Akin to grapes,

HOP TERMS IBU An abbreviation for international bittering units, this scale measures from 1 to 100, the expressed bitterness of a beer with 1 being the least bitter and 100 being the most. Alpha acids in the hop flower impart a bitterness to beer during the boiling process. But don’t be fooled, stouts and barley wines, for example, can be rated higher on the IBU scale but have a strong malt presence that over shadows the hoppy bitters. HOP BINE These bines can be found growing vertically, using stiff hairs or bristles to attach to their supports. When the harvest is over, the tall growth dies back and the following season the root system sends up new shoots to start again.

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the place where the plant is grown will impart specific characteristics to the hop flower, giving rise to regionally specific hop varieties. You may often see them growing on what look like tower wire trellis, stretching up higher than 7 feet. Areas of Germany, the Czech Republic, England and the U.S. Pacific Northwest are all known for their desirable hop varieties and suitable growing climates. Beer contains four cornerstone ingredients: water, malt, hops and yeast. That said, there are a variety of other ingredients that play important roles and main ingredient variables that dictate the entirety of a beer, along with the way in which the process of making the beer is executed. The big, bold flavors you enjoy so much in an award-winning beer were created through precision and careful brewing, not often by chance. Brewed with roughly twice the amount of hops, IPAs are often characterized by their citrus zest, crispness and bitterness. Originating in the 1830s, IPAs time in the hop-light was limited.

DRY HOPPING This method of brewing entails brewers putting hops into the beer after the boil and fermentation phases. It’s done with the intention of avoiding essential oil evaporation from the hops during the boil, so more of the hop aroma and flavor is maintained. WET HOPPING A slightly more difficult venture, wet hopping is the steeping of hops that are freshly harvested. It captures pure and undiluted hop flavor and aromas. The challenge comes from harvesting the hops at the same time the brewing is happening— unless dried, hop flowers spoil quickly. SESSION Any style of beer with an ABV of 5.1% or less and exhibiting well-balanced malt and hop characteristics. Intended for consuming multiple beers without becoming intoxicated in a single session.

By the 1880s it had been replaced in the public eye by convenient lager-style beers. It wasn’t until American craft brewers reintroduced the style in the late 1990s, almost 100 years after the style had nearly disappeared, that it rose in popularity again. The IPA brew has since skyrocketed and stands as one of the most favored beer styles in the United States. Don’t be fooled by the term “pale ale,” many of these beers will range from a soft golden color to a deep amber. There are five distinct styles of pale ales: the English pale ale and IPA, the American pale ale and IPA and the American double/imperial IPA. Outside of these five, other specialty creations exist, such as the introduction of a rye malt, adding an overall spiciness to the beer, which strongly complements the hops kick and notable flavors.

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FOOD | FOOD & NUTRITION

FAITH-BASED DIETS: WHAT WOULD JESUS EAT?

WRITTEN BY STEPHEN P. SOWULEWSKI

ay-to-day struggles with weight loss can be consuming. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than one-third of U.S. adults, and approximately 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19, are obese. Faith-based diets are becoming scripture for those who have tried relentlessly to shed weight only to succumb to frustration and failure. Some people are now looking to a higher power for strength since spirituality is considered an aspect of wellness. But do spiritually-oriented, biblically-based weight-loss programs offer something that other programs do not? According to Irene Lubker, R.D. with Virginia Commonwealth University, most of the faith-based diets follow sound healthy eating tips while working on the motivation and strength piece. “For example, the Daniel Diet encourages eating natural foods and abstaining from meat, alcohol, fried and processed foods for

a period of time,” says Lubker. The plan is geared toward omnivores who include a variety of healthy animal and plant based options in their diet. The Daniel Diet is a holistic program that teaches biblical principles of natural health and healing that is aimed at a three-week regiment. It essentially takes away a lot of the unhealthy foods and relies on fish and beans for protein. “We all know that the more natural our food is, the better it is going to be for us—you are what you eat,” says Lubker. She further contends that any diet rich in fruit and vegetables is to be valued. She cites Daniel 1:12 showing the value of a natural diet and verse 15, the success of the diet. “If your faith is what motivates you, I would say yes, please follow faith-based diets,” notes Lubker. The beauty of the Daniel Diet is that you can decide what you want for your three squares and can add various side dishes to accompany the dinner plate.

FOLLOWING THE DANIEL DIET IN STEPS STEP

The Daniel Diet and your relationship to God (10 days)

1. Start diet by focusing on your faith 2. Pray for God’s guidance in your life 3. Reserve time to connect with God 4. Seek the Lord diligently for the answers to your prayers

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what you want but looking to God to restrain the diet. In other words, the mantra is going to God instead of going to food. The message gleaned from this plan is one of moderation and a holistic approach.

= The Light Weight Diet integrates the components of

real faith, real food, real people and real life. It sort of sounds like a fusion of Weight Watchers and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) based on its potential efficacy as a group therapy paradigm. This diet, founded by a Catholic named Suzanne Fowler, has turned into an enterprise that has chapters in several states

= For the new age disciple, The Hallelujah Diet embraces

85 percent raw and unprocessed plant-based foods and 15 percent cooked plant-based foods. The plan’s purported benefit points to consuming food in its raw form owing to the fact that nutrients are better obtained in this regard. Some advocates liken this diet to that of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

= The hallmark of the Maker’s Diet is the emphasis on

food in its natural state: unprocessed, unrefined and untreated with pesticides or hormones. The notion of grandfathering in saturated fats, red meats and carbohydrates is accomplished in phases, but the eating plan espouses organic foods over conventional foods.

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WRITTEN BY KIMBERLEY CUACHON-HAUGH

HOW DO YOU

LIKE YOUR EGGS? A BRIEF HISTORY OF ONE OF THE KITCHEN’S MOST VERSATILE INGREDIENTS

t’s a question we’ve heard over and again, unless you’re a vegan—and if you are, you should’ve stopped reading this article after reading its title. How do I like my eggs? Done right. The egg, as simple as it may be, is a cornerstone ingredient. Yet it is taken for granted— it shouldn’t be. Mere seconds and the overconfidence of multi-tasking while cooking eggs will sabotage you. To this day, I still cannot cook a perfect omelet that’s perfectly golden on the outside and cooked through inside; you can YouTube Jacques Pepin for that. Legends of eggs have proliferated throughout time. The Phoenicians believed that heaven and Earth were formed when the first egg cracked. To the Egyptians, the god Ptah created the egg from the sun and moon. For the Native Americans, the Great Spirit erupted out of an egg to create the world. And the chicken? There’s no mention of that in any of the early legends. So, maybe that answers the question as to what came first.

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The legend of the Benedict hails from the 1860’s at Manhattan’s famous Delmonico’s Restaurant when a couple of regulars, Mr. and Mrs. Benedict, complained that there was nothing new on the menu. From a recipe out of a cookbook, she and the restaurant’s chef at the time, Charles Ranhofer, concocted eggs Benedict. Later on, a 1942 issue of New Yorker Magazine profiled Wall Street broker Lemuel Benedict who ordered some hangover food at the Waldorf Hotel, “some buttered toast, crisp bacon, two poached eggs, and a hooker of hollandaise sauce.” And then there’s the legend about the Scotch egg, where one would imagine that its first successful attempt was a gift from the gods. This little soft-boiled egg delicacy—enveloped in sausage and finished with a breadcrumb crust—was made out of necessity in the Middle Ages by Scottish farmers and shepherds. It was a portable, protein packed, power bar on steroids. By the Victorian Era, they were a picnic treat for the wealth. According to luxury food emporium

Fortnum & Mason, the Scotch egg was invented at its Piccadilly headquarters in the 18th century for its most affluent customers. But by the 20th century, they became known as a stale disappointment that lurked in gas stations—the British equivalent to our revolving mystery dogs that you honestly have to talk yourself out of getting each time. Lastly, where did the significance of the Easter egg or egg on the Seder platter come from? Contrary to what you may have been told, it’s not a symbol of new life—as beautiful as that may be— but a restriction from Mother Nature during the Middle Ages, when for the most part, chickens would only lay eggs during the spring. But thanks to our modern technology, we have biologically tricked the poultry anatomy into thinking that it’s spring all year round. Yes, if it weren’t for the meddling of man, perhaps the egg would have been more than just a humble ingredient. But then again, I believe a perfectly poached egg spills liquid gold, and I’m anything but humble when I accomplish that.

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1. Lower the eggs into the water, when the water comes to a rolling boil, allow the eggs to boil for 4 minutes for soft, 5 minutes for tender, 6 minutes for hard. Note: Traditionally one would wait until the water is boiled to lower the eggs into the pot, but this may pose as a high breakage risk for some. Lesser fresh eggs will peel easier than fresh ones.

BAKE

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crack the eggs individually into buttered ramekins. 2. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, and a touch of cream. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the eggs are set. Note: You may also use a slice of ham at the bottom of the ramekin.

POACH

1. Acidulate the water by bringing a generous amount of water to a simmer in a large sauté pan and add a tablespoon or two of vinegar or lemon juice. 2. Crack the egg into a ramekin and pour the egg into the water. 3. Simmer the eggs for three minutes, if you like your yolks runny, or five minutes, if you prefer your yolks to be more set. 4. Remove the eggs from the water using a slotted spoon and trim any ragged edges with a paring knife for a neat appearance.

FRY

1. Melt butter in a non-stick frying pan and crack an egg into a small bowl to check for shells. 2. Add the eggs to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the whites are firm and the yolks begin to thicken, about three minutes. 3. For sunny-side up eggs, tilt the pan and drizzle the butter over the eggs to baste them. 4. For over-easy eggs, use a nonstick spatula to flip the eggs gently and cook for about 20 seconds.

SCRAMBLE 1. Beat the eggs in a bowl seasoning with salt and pepper, and a splash of milk. 2. In a nonstick frying pan over medium heat add a small amount of butter and pour the beaten eggs. 3. Cook the eggs and check for consistency. For a softtextured moist egg cook them for about 4-5 minutes. For firmer, drier eggs, cook them 7-8 minutes.

Note: Use fresh eggs otherwise the whites will have a difficult time coming together.

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YOUR HEALTH | FITNESS

WRITTEN BY DR. DANIEL SHAYE

journey of a thousand miles “Abegins with single step.” a —Lao Tzu

o, you want to become a runner? Or perhaps mountain biking tempts you. Maybe you fancy ballroom dance, or triathlon; or maybe you’d just like to fit into an outfit that’s getting a bit too snug. Where do you start? How do you get from here, to there? Find your passion. What goal excites you, scares you (in a good way) and inspires you? It takes drive to accomplish great outcomes. But it has to be your passion and no one else’s. This is your journey, and your passion provides the “fuel.” Begin with the end in mind. Dr. Stephen Covey, author of the best-selling book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” suggests this habit. Realizing your dream begins with clarifying it. If you want to complete a triathlon, it’s necessary to know how to swim. A bike will also come in handy as will a little running prowess. Start visualizing where you’re going, and the path to that destination becomes clearer. Commit. Signing up for an event clarifies the “what,” “when,” and “where” of your goal. Whether your entry fee is $25 or $125, few of us like to throw away money. Putting some skin in the game is a declaration to commitment. Accountability is similar to commitment, but often involves someone else. Build others into your world to hold you accountable. Those others can be a club, a class, or a less formal group; or the “other” can be an app or an unblinking, unforgiving training log. Perhaps even learn the habit of holding yourself accountable. Start small—and humble. Forget about what you did last year, or in your glory days. Start like a beginner, and avoid the pitfalls of pride. If your goal is running a mile, start by walking a mile. “I can do that!” you exclaim. Precisely! Learn to succeed. Work up to that first mile with a 50-50 mix of running and walking. Set a test run—

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a half mile without stopping. Every little step is a small victory and is a physical and mental step forward. Teach yourself “I can.” You’ll find it more than a little addictive, and that motivation will carry you to the next step. Develop your plan…and work it! You’ve got family, work and unrelenting obligations. Forget what you can’t do, and discover what you can. No time? Do it over lunch, or the morning. Too cold or rainy to bike? Hit the stationary bicycle. Find the will and seek the way. Be driven in pursuit of your goal. Be flexible. “Wait, you said ‘be driven’ 3 seconds ago!” Yes, I did, but life is about balance. If you show up for your swim and realize you left your suit home, find Plan B. Be kind to your body, and your spirit. If your spouse is putting up with your workouts and stinky laundry, do them a solid and tell them, “Yes, I’d love to have breakfast together tomorrow,” even if that means being a little flexible with your workout, or skipping one altogether. Have Fun and Enjoy the Process. Celebrate every victory, from “That’s the furthest run yet!” to, “I didn’t know how much fun running in the snow could be.” Document your victories on social media if you’re an extrovert, or reward yourself by meeting your training buddies at the local café after your Sunday run— and if you’re wise, absorb their unique joy and wisdom as well. Feel the distant yet ever-closer reward of reaching your ultimate goal, and taste mini-victories along the path. You’ll never regret the joy and self-respect you earn along the way.

“How I trained for my first marathon.” I’ve run six half marathons and hundreds of shorter events since high school. Somewhere along the line, I entered my 40s and kept on aging. Before I got too old, I decided to run a marathon. I signed up for the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), and then announced my plans. This set me up to be a man who does what he set out to do, or a fraud. I got to work and started small. My first long runs were 5-8 miles, paltry compared to the 26.2-mile marathon, but you have to start somewhere. I slowly increased mileage, intensity and strength. Long runs became 17 miles (tying my longest ever, 25 years prior) and then longer. I wrote down every workout, and took great joy in doing so. It was like writing a novel starring myself. I found the motivation. Motivation is like internal fire, but consistency can’t rely on moods. I created patterns and stuck to them. Why run in the morning? Because waking up to an alarm is foolish if you just turn it off. Why lift weights at lunch on Mondays? Because that’s what I do on Mondays at lunch. It became weird NOT to do these things. I found myself going to the places where I needed to be, doing what I needed to do. I was the horse and the rider—and sometimes both. I found the time. This avowed night owl made a decision to become a morning athlete. I got up at 6:30 a.m., and was running by 7. Soon I learned I could get up at 6:15…or even 6. Then my runs got longer, and I realized I had to get up at 5:45 or earlier. Too dark? I bought a headlamp. Too cold? I bought the right gear. Icy roads? I changed my routes. And for those mornings when I had trouble getting going, my second alarm (yes, I set a second one to go off 5 minutes after the first) got me out of bed. I found the flexibility. On October 23, 2013, the day of the 38th Annual MCM, I was at home, injured. I dusted myself off, did the work to heal, and refocused. On October 27, 2014, after 3 hours 8 minutes and 20 seconds (and 25 months of dedication), I became a marathoner. Since the marathon, I’ve taken time to recover. I have a few aches and pains, but none of grave concern. My goal now is less to run faster and further, and more to age gracefully. A few post-marathon extra pounds and a desire to stay young are refocusing my desires to stay fit, and the fact that I’m qualified for the 2016 Boston Marathon whispers in my ear. I don’t know if I’ll ever run another marathon, or what comes next, but I embrace the joy of having options and possibilities. Life is good, and I plan to savor the journey.

YOUR HEALTH | YOGANATOMY

Triangle

sanskrit: Trikonasana ❥ WRITTEN BY SAPTA YIN, ACSM, RYT 200

❥ PHOTO BY BRIAN FREER

ready? Shoulders Make sure shoulders are stacked over one another to keep your chest open to the side.

Hips The hips should be stacked over each other—imagine your upper hip rolling up and back to lock over the lower hip.

Start in a wide stance—feet 3 to 4 feet apart. As you inhale, raise your arms to a T at shoulder height, palms facing down. With an exhale, let your gaze relax over your left arm. As you take your next inhale, let your left toes pivot to face directly in front of you and your right toes slightly inward. Inhale as you reach into the front fingertips, exhale as you begin to slide your torso parallel to the ground with your chest open to your right. The key and maximum benefit of trikonasana is found when only going as far as you can maintain a stacking of your right shoulder and hip joints over your left shoulder and hip joints. A common tendency in triangle pose is to let the chest round towards the ground. If this happens realign by raising your torso to a point where left side of body stacks over right again. Breathe deeply into the areas of tension, exhale to release.

Knees The knees stay slightly bent which provides more of a grounding sensation in the feet.

Feet Front foot’s toes are pointed directly forward; back foot’s toes are slightly turned inward.

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WRITTEN BY BRANDY CENTOLANZA

chool assignments and college preparations, jobs, sports, family commitments. Teens today are under a lot of pressure. Some studies suggest that teenagers experience more stress than adults. So how can parents help their children lighten up for the sake of their health? According to a recent American Psychological Association survey on stress in America, 27 percent of teens reported feeling “extreme stress” during the school year, compared to 20 percent of adults. “In my role as a counselor, I see teens stressed with lots of different issues including their families, grades, physical appearances, anxiety, depression and social issues,” says Jessica O’Rourke, a guidance counselor at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg-James City School Division. “Social media is also a stressor for teens, and the fact that it is always there and won’t go away can be very difficult for teens to handle. I think parents can contribute to the problem. Teens are struggling with a lot of adult issues, yet they don’t have the maturity to handle the situations.” Mental and emotional stress can interfere with a teenager’s sleep patterns, the ability to focus and learn, weaken the immune system, and lead to involvement with risky behavior. Teens may become more irritable or withdrawn or take to overeating.

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It’s important for parents to hone in on what is causing the stress in their children. “Parents are encouraged to actively listen and reflect on what their teens are saying without leaping to advice or problem solving strategies,” says Dr. Diana W. Schofield, a licensed clinical psychologist with Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. “Often, the simple act of naming the stressor is a powerful way to contain the associated negative emotions. Paying attention to the way teens talk about themselves and reinforcing positive rather than negative self-talk is also encouraged.” Moms and dads should also pay attention to how they handle their own stress and how it affects the family. “Parents are incredibly stressed, too,” says Dr. Velma Bacak, a child psychiatrist and medical director for Child/ Adolescent Services at Riverside Behavioral Health Center. “There’s been a change in our culture. People are overscheduled and don’t have time to be together anymore. Families may need help recognizing that they don’t have to live like this. They should ask themselves what about their lifestyles they can change. What are they willing to change? You don’t want to run yourself ragged.” The key is to strike a balance. “Help your teenager with time management skills,” O’Rourke suggests. “Help your teenager identify their areas of strength. Many times teens try to take on everything. There needs to be a healthy balance.” Schofield adheres to Dr. David Rock and Dr. Daniel Siegel’s “Healthy Mind Platter,” which recommends setting aside time each day for activities that are good for mental health. These activities include work, play, connecting with family and friends, meditating, relaxing and sleep. “This ‘platter’ is made up of seven essential daily mental activities necessary for optimum mental health in daily life and promotes resilience, balance and well-being,” says Schofield. “In our day-to-day lives, it’s amazing how many of these activities we miss.”

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES OR EXCESS CLUTTER?

Tips for those with too much life and not enough space

WRITTEN BY TERESA BERGEN

hether you’re spring cleaning or downsizing for a move, knowing what to keep and what to toss flummoxes many people. Is this item a precious memory? Or is it junk? Erin Podbielniak, owner of theNeatNiche and president of the Richmond chapter, of the National Association of Professional Organizers, shares her organizational tips.

What is Clutter?

“The definition of clutter is postponed decisions,” says Podbielniak. “When we don’t make a decision, it becomes a piece of clutter.” People postpone these decisions because they lack time, energy, desire or know-how, she says. Being surrounded by unneeded stuff is stressful. “All that stuff has a lot of negative energy. It yells at you subconsciously.”

Time Realism

So how do you conquer piles of paper, knickknacks and broken gadgets? “Slow and steady is the way to win the decluttering race,” she says. Don’t set yourself up for failure by vowing to clean your entire house in one day. “Most of us have an attention span and a commitment level of about two hours,” Podbielniak says. After that, focus dwindles. She recommends allotting three hours at a time, maximum, for decluttering. If you’re taming a backlog of clutter, commit to 15 minutes a day, plus another 15 for maintenance. “As soon as we feel overwhelmed we want to shut down and not do it anymore,” she says. “That’s what we want to avoid.”

The Gift Dilemma

Gifts are given with the intent that you will love, cherish and use them, Podbielniak says. If you don’t love it—or if the gift has passed its usefulness—let it go. “I talk to my clients a lot about letting things flow through their lives.”

Sentimental Reasons

Whether it’s your old teacup collection, 30 years of greeting cards or your children’s artwork, most people can’t keep it all. “What we want is a representative sample,” Podbielniak says. “Keep a few things that you truly, truly love.” The rest you can photograph and store digitally. Seniors and others who have been in the same house for a long time are especially susceptible to being buried in sentimental items, unwanted gifts and the stored stuff of family members.

Organizing and Faith

Podbielniak is a member of Faithful Organizers, an association of Christian professional organizers. “From the Christian perspective, we’re called to be good stewards of our spaces,” she says. “If we’re constantly holding onto the past, we’re not allowing God to work in our lives.” It’s also important to release useful things to others if you’re not using them yourself, she says. Give unwanted items to charity, or sell them.

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DISC GOLF:

FLYING FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

WRITTEN BY SHAWN RADCLIFFE

housands of people around the world play disc golf each year. But the origins of this game— a combination of tossing around a flying disc and traditional ball golf—are somewhat obscure. Some of the earliest versions of disc golf involved school kids tossing things like tin lids on a self-made golf course. By the 1970s, though, players competed in league play and tournaments … using those familiar plastic discs. Since then interest in the sport has continued to grow. “It used to be there’d only be a few people out on a disc golf course on a weekend,” says John Roy, president of the Colonial Disc Golf Club. “Now there are people on every hole.” Why Disc Golf? When watching people play disc golf, it’s not surprising why it’s such a lure for people of all ages. • Health The typical 18-hole disc golf course averages 3.3 miles, so you’ll get a good workout. “It gets you up and moving around,” says Roy. “It’s good for the cardio, because you have to do a lot of climbing hills.” • Ease-of-Play Forget complicated rules and costly equipment. “It’s an easy game to catch on to,” says Roy. A starter disc only costs about 10 dollars, but once you get into the sport, you’ll probably want three or four discs. • Family-Friendly “I’m seeing families on the course more often,” says Roy, “with mom and dad out there and the kids running around.” And even if the parents grow tired of playing, the kids will keep on throwing. How to Get Started? The discs used in disc golf are smaller and heavier than the throw-and-catch flying discs you’re probably familiar with. They also come in different versions. “You’ve got putters and drivers, and approach discs,” says Roy. Each one flies differently due to its aerodynamics, so you’ll want to practice your throws before you hit the course. “I highly recommend going out into a field with a friend, and you toss all your drivers to him and he tosses them back,” says Roy. “That way you get used to how they work. And you don’t have to do nearly as much walking.” To learn the basics or to improve your skills, check out the workshops offered by one of the disc golf clubs in the area. When you’ve mastered a few moves, you can try your hand at a local tournament. You might even win a new disk—a great way to replace the ones you’ll inevitably lose in the piles of leaves in the fall.

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If competing isn’t for you, don’t worry. There’s plenty of room in disc golf for people of all levels. “Remember that the goal of the game is to have fun,” says Roy. “If you’re not into being judged and you just want to go out there and have fun, it’s the perfect sport for it.”

Local Disc Golf Courses • Bayville Farms Park, 4132 First Court Rd, Virginia Beach • Munden Point Park, 2001 Pefley Ln, Virginia Beach • New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Dr, Williamsburg • Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News • Virginia Wesleyan College campus, Virginia Beach • Waller Mill Park, 901 Airport Rd, Williamsburg

Equipment for Beginners You’ll need three or four discs to start. Good discs for beginners weigh less than 170 grams; less than 150 grams is best for youths and people who can’t throw as hard. Start with putters and mid-range discs, and work your way up to longerrange drivers. A gear bag is optional, but it will make it easier to carry your discs to and from the course.

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YOUR HEALTH | MIND MATTERS

HOW REGULAR COUNSELING CAN ENRICH YOUR LIFE Counseling isn’t only for serious mental health problems— it can also help you live mindfully

hen you think about professional counseling, you probably think in terms of serious mental health issues, but almost anyone can benefit from counseling. Clinical psychologist Frances E. Reinker, Ph.D., says therapy can be useful in treating a number of personal, relationship and spiritual concerns, or to achieve self-growth. “Therapy provides a safe environment to discuss and work through a broad range of issues people may need to confront in their lives.” People have always sought the counsel of teachers, clergy and elders, but modern living can leave us disconnected from those relationships. You may want to talk to someone, but have concerns about how it will appear. “People do not want to think of themselves as weak or that something is wrong with them,” says licensed marriage and family therapist Amanda Deverich. “People do not want to be that vulnerable. For therapy to be effective,

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people must engage authentically, which exposes a certain amount of vulnerability. This precious openness is why the relationship with the therapist is key. The relationship must be safe. There is the concern of what others will think.” It’s worth getting beyond the perceived stigma. Therapists are trained as impartial listeners. They can provide fresh perspective and help you to nourish your mind-body connection. “Therapy can have a positive impact on emotional and physical well-being,” says Dr. Reinker. “Interventions that target the brain have a positive impact on the body. Many of the current mind-body interventions, such as mindfulness meditation and stress reduction skills are able to alleviate pain and symptoms caused by other medical disorders. Therapists have found that many of these mindbody interventions are quite useful for those with chronic medical conditions.”

Under the Affordable Care Act, Marketplace plans must cover mental health services such as psychotherapy and counseling. These plans can’t deny coverage for pre-existing mental health conditions, nor can they impose lifetime or yearly dollar limits for mental health services. For more information visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-abuse-coverage

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If you have a major life dilemma, therapy won’t provide a quick fix. It’s a process—a commitment to understanding yourself better and approaching life mindfully. Some people may need more frequent visits than others. Reinker says she has an open door policy for past clients who want to come in for a session or two without needing weekly sessions. “I once had a supervisor say he thought therapy ought to be like a dentist or doctor visit; a checkup should be required once a year,” shares Ms. Deverich. “Based upon advances in behavioral science, I believe a wellness visit would benefit many who accept a suboptimal existence because they do not know how to affect change in their lives. I do have a few clients who come back once every year or a little more to kick-start change again in their lives. They know how to maximize therapy.”

“Therapy provides a safe environment to discuss and work through a broad range of issues people may need to confront in their lives.”

CHOOSING YOUR PATH The first step is to find a qualified therapist. Ask around, beginning with your primary care doctor. According to Reinker, a good therapist won’t mind answering a few questions over the phone. If you don’t click, keep searching. “Look for a therapist who understands, has unconditional positive regard for you, and provides feedback you value,” says Deverich. “There are many styles that may help determine which therapist you will relate to best. A solution-focused therapist is less interested in processing the past and more interested in creating change fast. A person-centered therapist is interested in hearing you and helping you process your thoughts.”

• Psychiatrist:

medical doctor trained to treat mental illness.

• Psychologist: has a doctorate in psychology.

• Licensed professional counselor: has a master’s degree in psychology, counseling or related field.

• Mental health counselor: has

a master’s degree plus supervised clinical work experience and is trained to provide counseling.

• Marital and family therapist: has a master’s degree plus training in marital and family therapy.

To verify credentials,

contact your state’s psychological association.

YOUR HEALTH | MONEY

“IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO ‘PAY YOURSELF FIRST’ AND PUT MONEY INTO SAVINGS,”

FINANCIAL PLANNING BASICS WRITTEN BY KELSEY HINTON

an Neice, president of the Financial Planning Association of Hampton Roads, has helped kids who haven’t even graduated high school create financial plans. “I talk to them about starting early—because early is key,” Neice says of the young adults in whom his older clients, their parents, hope financial acumen might be instilled.

START FROM THE BEGINNING Neice says many people are overeager to invest. Before investing, he advises establishing an “emergency fund”— ideally, three to six months worth of income to protect against vulnerabilities like job loss and injury. Saving isn’t always easy, which Shackelford says may be due to people’s tendency to save “what’s left” instead of saving up front and then spending. “It’s always best to ‘pay yourself first’ and put money into savings,” she says. Neice recommends disability insurance as another important tool for asset protection. While “relatively inexpensive,” disability insurance can save your house, car and credit history, he says.

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Not saving early enough is a problem Tracy Shackelford, a financial representative in Williamsburg, Virginia, sees frequently. Luckily, a late start can be mitigated by the dreaded “B-word” (as Neice refers to budgets), awareness of spending habits and financial discipline.

SET GOALS When making a financial plan, consider if and when you plan to retire and the retirement lifestyle you aspire to. Think long-term; Niece says he’s seen many aging clients, especially those in high-stress careers, change their minds about never retiring. Also consider taxes, administrative fees and inflation, which has averaged about three percent each year for the last quarter century—meaning today’s $1 million will be worth around $640,000 in 15 years. MAXIMIZE BENEFITS OF TAXADVANTAGED PLANS Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and defined contribution plans

offer various tax advantages that can be especially significant when maximum contributions are made. Contributions to Roth IRAs are not tax-deductible, but withdrawals are tax-free starting at age 59 1/2 if the account is at least five years old; contributions to traditional IRAs may be tax-deductible, but withdrawals are taxed as income. For 2015, the combined annual contribution to IRAs is limited to the lesser of an individual’s taxable compensation for the year and $5,500 ($6,500 for those 50 and older). Employer-based plans such as 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans offer higher contribution limits, tax-deferred growth and, often, employer-matched

contributions to a certain amount. Contributions to these plans are made with pre-tax dollars, and as with traditional IRAs, withdrawals are subject to income tax. MAKE AN INVESTMENT PLAN The potential return on investment offered by stocks is tempting but tempered by risk; bonds are safe but unsavory, lacking the prospective pay-off of stocks. “You want to make efficient use of those precious resources,” Neice says, but what is the best way? Inherent to a forever-fluctuating financial landscape, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer to the risky-but-rewarding, safe-but-slow question, though Neice says the ratios of an individual’s portfolio (“allocation”), should align with their risk tolerance and time horizon. A stock-heavy portfolio means more volatility but potentially higher return, while bonds add stability but lower return potential, he says. Investing in a variety of companies within an asset class—diversification—also adds stabilization, something those in or nearing retirement may need. “More often than not, the older we are, the more conservative we should be,” Shackelford says. Moreover, financial planning is an innately individual endeavor, dependent on unique combinations of assets, liabilities and expectations. According to Shackelford: “You can borrow your neighbor’s lawnmower, but in my view, you can’t borrow your neighbor’s financial plan.” INVEST IN PROFESSIONAL HELP, WHEN NEEDED Despite a growing empowerment enabled by the Internet, sometimes a good old-fashioned financial adviser is helpful. Shackelford says online resources can provide “rules of thumb” but lack the tailored finesse of an in-person professional. Neice says some people simply lack the time or desire to consistently monitor their finances, which is when a financial adviser can help. “We’re kind of like the Norton Anti-Virus in the back,” he says.

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Iza is a Master Aesthetician, Wax Technician, Threading Specialist and Massage Therapist practicing in Williamsburg, Virginia. She is originally from Romania, Eastern Europe, and has worked as a master aesthetician in a variety of settings including in London where she graduated from the West Thames College with a license in Aesthetics. She has been working in skin care and beauty therapy industry for over seven years. Upon moving to the United States, Iza continued her education and training at the American Spirit Institute in Williamsburg. She is dedicated to helping men and women improve and maintain their skin care regimen. At her Williamsburg location, she’s created a place of tranquility and serenity where clients can come to restore the mind, body and spirit. Beauty Therapy by Iza offers a wide menu of therapeutic skin care treatments including facials, microdermabrasion, microcurrant, Epiblade, chemical peels, Derma Roller, waxing, threading, eyebrow and lash tint, make-up consultations and massage. BEAUTY THERAPY BY IZA

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ENT / ALLERGY Michael J. Jacobson, M.D. Hampton Roads ENT-Allergy

ALLERGY & ASTHMA Stephen Shield, M.D. Allergy Partners of Hampton Roads

Dr. Michael J. Jacobson is board-certified through the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, where he served as chief resident. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Jacobson enjoys playing the violin, singing, golf, tennis and weight-lifting. He’s proud of the strong family life that he and his wife have built for their two children.

Dr. Stephen Shield knows allergies and asthma. As a child growing up in Newport News, Virginia he suffered from both problems. As the parent of children with allergies, he’s aware of the impact allergies can have on a child’s educational and social development; and as a board-certified, fellowshiptrained specialist who’s been in practice for over 20 years, he has the knowledge and experience that can help you and your children with your quest for better health. He knows that allergies and asthma don’t have to control you. He helps you control them. Practicing locally since 1993, Dr. Shield joined with Allergy Partners, the nation’s largest medical practice dedicated to treating allergies, in 2010. This partnership allows patients on the Peninsula to receive some of the most advanced care available from a local physician who cares about his community. Dr. Shield sees children and adults, and is accepting new patients in his Williamsburg and Newport News offices.

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DENTISTRY Stacey Sparkman Hall, D.D.S.

Williamsburg Center for Dental Health

DERMATOLOGY Keith W. Schumann, M.D.

Schumann Dermatology Group

Dr. Stacey Hall brings her unique outlook on dental care and her personable optimism to the Williamsburg Center for Dental Health. With 12 years of solid dental expertise in the area, she decided in early 2011 to branch out and open her own local practice. After completing her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in 1998, Dr. Hall graduated from VCU’s MCV School of Dentistry in 2002, receiving her D.D.S. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and was awarded member fellowship to the International Congress of Oral Implantology in 2008. Dr. Hall is a co-leader of the Tidewater Dawson Study Club and is passionate about pursuing the highest levels of continuing education. She was also voted “Reader’s Choice Best Dentist 2010” by The Health Journal. Stacey and her husband Michael have been blessed with three beautiful girls: Lanie, Gracie and Abbie. She is a loyal Virginia Tech Football fan and enjoys Bible study and missions work.

Dr. Keith Schumann is a board-certified, Cleveland Clinic-trained dermatologist. He completed his undergraduate B.S. in chemistry at the University of Richmond. Following medical school at the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed both an internship in internal medicine and residency training in dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. His professional interests include skin cancer screening and surgery, light therapy and lasers, and the specific treatment of general skin conditions. With 15 years of experience in anti-aging skin care, he employs and develops state-of-the-art medical technology that provides solutions for damaged skin. Dr. Schumann lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, with his two sons. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, long distance running, playing lacrosse and soccer, and piloting his own plane.

Williamsburg Center for Dental Health

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5231 Monticello Ave., Suite E Williamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 565-6303

5309 Discovery Park Blvd. Williamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 564-1200

NEPHROLOGY

SPINE SURGEON Jonathan Mason, M.D.

John T. Vengal, M.D. TPMG Nephrology

John T. Vengal earned his undergraduate degree at Columbia University, and his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2004. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, and a fellowship in Nephrology at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia in 2011. Dr. Vengal is board certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Vengal founded the Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) program at Fauquier Hospital in Virginia. He serves on the ICU committee at Culpeper Hospital, Virginia. He joins Dr. Amini in providing Nephrology care in Newport News, Williamsburg, White Marsh and the surrounding areas. Dr. Vengal welcomes new patients.

TPMG Nephrology

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NEUROLOGY Ugur Yilmaz, M.D. TPMG Peninsula Neurology

Ugur Yilmaz, M.D., earned his medical degree at Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey, and his post-graduate training in urology at Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Kayseri, Turkey. He completed his neurourology fellowship, internship in medicine, residency training in neurology and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology, corresponding member of the American Urological Association and Turkish Urological Society. He is committed to providing excellent care for his patients with neurological diseases based on his training in neurology, clinical neurophysiology (EEG, EMG), epilepsy, botox injections and neurourology. TPMG and Dr. Rajinder Singh welcomed Dr. Yilmaz to Peninsula Neurology in August 2014. TPMG Peninsula Neurology 802 Lockwood Ave., Suite A Newport News, VA 23602

Tidewater Ortho

Dr. Jonathan Mason, a Norfolk, Virginia native, returns to Hampton Roads and joins the team of subspecialists at Tidewater Orthopaedics. He completed his residency training at the University of Virginia and his fellowship training at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Mason will be seeing patients in both office locations and performing surgery at the Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex. Dr. Mason will bring minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery to Tidewater Orthopaedics and will be treating spine problems including cervical herniated disc, cervical stenosis, lumbar herniated disc, lumbar stenosis, lumbar spondylolithesis and degenerative scoliosis. In his spare time he enjoys running and has completed several marathons. He also enjoys golf, playing basketball, and wakeboarding. Tidewater Ortho

901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900 Hampton, VA 23666

Brent Segeleon, O.D. Colonial Eye Care

Dr. Brent Segeleon, owner of Colonial Eye Care, is a graduate of Gannon University and received his doctor of optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2005. He is proficient in comprehensive optometry, including the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, as well as low vision. Dr. Segeleon has experience in fitting simple and complex contact lenses for complicated, diseased and post-surgical corneas. Dr. Segeleon is a member of the American Optometric Association, Virginia Optometric Association and vice president of the Tidewater Optometric Society. In 2013, the Virginia Optometric Association named him Young Optometrist of the Year. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Segeleon calls Williamsburg home. He lives here with his wife, Brooke, and daughter, Gwen. He enjoys sponsoring the Williamsburg Youth Baseball League and working with William & Mary athletes. When not in the office, you can find him training for an upcoming triathlon or mountain biking on Williamsburg’s fantastic trails.

Colonial Eye Care

5208 Monticello Avenue, Suite 180 Williamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 637-7016

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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Rana GrahamMontaque, D.D.S., M.S., M.S.D. Pediatric Dental Specialists of Williamsburg

A native of West Point, Va., Dr. Rana Graham-Montaque has returned home to serve the area’s youth and patients with special needs by providing specialty care. She completed her undergraduate and Master’s degree at Hampton University. She graduated from VCU/MCVs School of Dentistry in 2006. After practicing in private practice and public health, Dr. Graham-Montaque returned to VCU to complete a residency in Pediatric Dentistry, where she was awarded an additional Master’s degree. As Williamsburg’s full-service pediatric dental practice, she provides one-year-old first dental visits, oral sedation, nitrous oxide, dental trauma management, growth and development checkups as well as general anesthesia cases at a local hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. She was awarded the public service award at VCU School of Dentistry. She serves as adjunct faculty in the dental programs at VCU and TNCC. She establishes a “dental home” for patients by reaching them by age one. Dr. Graham-Mantaque is board certified.

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OPTOMETRY

AUDIOLOGY Bethany Magee, Au.D. Colonial Center for Hearing

Dr. Bethany Magee graduated Summa Cum Laude from James Madison University, as the first Junior in the country to be accepted early to an accredited Doctor of Audiology Program. After completing her externship at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Dr. Magee practiced Audiology in St. Petersburg, Florida. She joined Colonial Center for Hearing in March 2014. Dr. Magee is a Board Certified Audiologist and holds accreditation by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She undergoes extensive new product training on a monthly basis to ensure the highest quality of care provided to her patients. Bethany was born in the Philippines, but raised in the Richmond area and is happy to be back in an area that carries happy memories. When not wedding planning or house hunting, she enjoys reading, cooking, running and spending time with family and friends. Colonial Center for Hearing 430 McLaws Circle, Suite 101 Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 229-4004

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STAYING WELL | ONE LAST THOUGHT

—JEDI MASTER YODA

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HEALTH DIRECTORY | STAYING WELL

HEALTH DIRECTORY EMERGENCY NUMBERS

AUDIOLOGY & HEARING

National Response Center

Colonial Center For Hearing

Toll-Free: (800) 424-8802

National Suicide Crisis Hotline Toll-Free: (800) 784-2433

National Suicide Prevention Hotline Toll-Free: (800) 273-8255

430 McLaws Circle, Suite 101 Williamsburg (757) 229-4004

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRY The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place

COSMETIC & PLASTIC SURGERY Reneau Medical Center for Age Management & Aesthetic Medicine

120 Kings Way, Suite 2550 Williamsburg (757) 345-3064

Williamsburg Plastic Surgery

Poison Control Center Toll-Free: (800) 222-1222

5483 Mooretown Road Williamsburg (800) 582-6066

333 McLaws Circle Williamsburg (757) 345-2275

ALLERGY & ENT

CARDIOLOGY

DENTISTRY

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Riverside Cardiovascular Health

New Town Dental Arts

5408 Discovery Park Drive Williamsburg (757) 253-8722

11842 Rock Landing Drive, Suite 100 Newport News (757) 873-0338 901 Enterprise Pkwy., Suite 300 Hampton (757) 825-2500

Riverside Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians & Surgeons 120 Kings Way, Suite 2900 Williamsburg (757) 345-2600

895 Middle Ground Blvd., Suite 152 Newport News (757) 599-5505

117 Bulifants Blvd., Suite B Williamsburg (757) 259-9540

CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE Pinto Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

5408 Discovery Park Blvd., Ste. 200 Williamsburg (757) 645-9353

Wade Quinn, DC

1318 Jamestown Road, Suite 102 Williamsburg (757) 253-1900

Benjamin T. Watson, DDS, PLC Family, Cosmetic, & Sedation Dentistry

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

729 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Bldg. 7E Newport News (757) 873-3322

250 Nat Turner Blvd. Newport News (757) 596-1444

Patrick R. Wyatt, DDS Orthodontics

Tidewater Diagnostic Imaging

12528 Warwick Blvd., Suite F Newport News (757) 595-7990 7151 Richmond Road Williamsburg (757) 565-3737

DERMATOLOGY

Sebastiana G. Springmann, DDS 4939 Courthouse Street Williamsburg (757) 259-0741

Rubenstein Orthodontics

Loretta Rubenstein, DDS 12725 McManus Blvd., Suite 1B Newport News (757) 874-0990

Williamsburg Center for Dental Health Stacey Sparkman Hall, DDS 5231 Monticello Ave., Ste. E Williamsburg (757) 565-6303

Associates In Dermatology, Inc.

17 Manhattan Square Hampton (757) 838-8030

Schumann Dermatology Group 5309 Discovery Park Blvd. Williamsburg (757) 564-1200

Dermatology Center of Williamsburg

Donna M. Corvette, M.D. 5535 Discovery Park Blvd. Williamsburg (757) 645-3787

Orthopaedic & Spine Center

100 Sentara Circle Williamsburg (757) 984-6000

ENDOCRINOLOGY Riverside Endocrinology & Diabetes Center

120 Kings Way, Suite 2550 Williamsburg (757) 534-5909

FAMILY PRACTICE Riverside Family Practice & Extended Care 5231 John Tyer Highway Williamsburg (757) 220-8300

Riverside Norge Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Center 7364 Richmond Road Williamsburg (757) 345-0011

Riverside Williamsburg Family Medicine

120 Kings Way, Suite 1400 Williamsburg (757) 345-2555

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STAYING WELL | HEALTH DIRECTORY FITNESS

HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS

B-defined Innovative Personal Training & Wellness

Brain Injury Law Center

4801 Courthouse St., Ste. 122 Williamsburg (757) 345-6801

LWell - Longevity Wellness 301-A Village Ave. Yorktown (757) 585-3441

FREE CLINICS American Red Cross Adult Dental Clinic 606 West 29th St. Norfolk (757) 446-7756

Angels of Mercy Medical Clinic

7151 Richmond Road, Suite 401 Williamsburg (757) 565-1700

Beach Health Clinic

3396 Holland Road, Suite 102 Virginia Beach (757) 428-5601

Chesapeake Care

2145 South Military Highway Chesapeake (757) 545-5700

The Community Free Clinic of Newport News

2100 Kecoughtan Road Hampton (877) 840-3431

Mellette PC

428 McLaws Circle, Suite 200 Williamsburg (757) 259-9200

HERNIA SPECIALISTS The Hernia Center at Mary Immaculate Hospital 860 Omni Blvd., Suite 204 Williamsburg (757) 874-1077

HOME CARE Agapé Home Care

350 McLaws Circle, Suite 2 Williamsburg (757) 229-6115

Visiting Angels

12388 Warwick Blvd., Suite 206 Newport News (757) 599-4145

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

727 25th St. Newport News (757) 594-4060

2 Bernardine Drive Newport News (757) 886-6000

H.E.L.P. Free Clinic

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center

1320 LaSalle Ave. Hampton (757) 727-2577

H.E.L.P. Free Dental Clinic 1325 LaSalle Ave. Hampton (757) 727-2577

Lackey Free Clinic

1620 Old Williamsburg Road Yorktown (757) 886-0608

Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center

5249 Olde Towne Road Williamsburg (757) 259-3258

Surry Area Free Clinic 474 Colonial Trail West Surry (757) 294-0132

Western Tidewater Free Clinic

2019 Meade Parkway Suffolk (757) 923-1060

GASTROENTEROLOGY Colonial Gastroenterology 400 Sentara Circle, Suite 103 Williamsburg (757) 534-7701

11803 Jefferson Ave., Suite 230 Newport News (757) 534-7701

Digestive Disease Center of Virginia, PC

Richard J. Hartle, M.D. 5424 Discovery Park Blvd., Ste. 104 Williamsburg (757) 206-1190

Riverside Williamsburg Gastroenterology

457 McLaws Circle, Suite 1 Williamsburg (757) 221-0750

GENERAL SURGERY Riverside Hampton Roads Surgical Specialists 120 Kings Way, Suite 2600 Williamsburg (757) 345-0141

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Granby St. & Kingsley Lane Norfolk (757) 889-5310

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

3636 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-2200

Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View

Sentara CarePlex Hospital

11835 Canon Blvd., Suite 102-A Newport News (757) 591-8330

Sentara Heart Hospital

American Diabetes Association

600 Gresham Drive Norfolk (757) 388-8000

870 Greenbrier Circle, Ste. 404 Chesapeake (757) 424-6662

Sentara Leigh Hospital

American Heart Association

830 Kempsville Road Norfolk (757) 261-6000

500 Plume St. East, Suite 110 Norfolk (757) 628-2610

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

American Parkinson’s Disease Association

600 Gresham Drive Norfolk (757) 388-3000

4560 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach (757) 495-3062

Sentara Obici Hospital

American Red Cross

2800 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-4000

1323 W. Pembroke Ave. Hampton (757) 838-7320

Sentara Port Warwick

1317 Jamestown Road, Suite 105 Williamsburg (757) 253-0228

Sentara Princess Anne

6912 George Washington Memorial Highway Yorktown (757) 898-3090

1031 Loftis Blvd. Newport News (757) 736-9898 2025 Glenn Mitchell Drive Virginia Beach (757) 507-0000

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

1060 First Colonial Road Virginia Beach (757) 395-8000

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center 100 Sentara Circle (757) 984-6000

INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING Greenfield Senior Living of Williamsburg

251 Patriot Lane Williamsburg (757) 220-4014

Virginia Health Services

5818 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5800

540 Aberthaw Ave. Newport News (757) 595-2273

Bon Secours Surgery Center at Harbour View

Williamsburg Landing

5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 102 Suffolk (757) 215-0499

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

736 Battlefield Blvd. North Chesapeake (757) 312-8121

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters 601 Children’s Lane Norfolk (757) 668-7098

Dorothy G. Hoefer Comprehensive Breast Center 11803 Jefferson Ave., Suite 130 Newport News (757) 594-1899

Riverside Hampton Roads Surgical Specialists 120 Kings Way, Suite 2800 Williamsburg (757) 345-0141

Riverside Doctors’ Hospital

5700 Williamsburg Landing Drive Williamsburg (757) 585-4436

NEUROLOGY Williamsburg Neurology & Sleep Disorders Center 120 Kings Way, Suite 2700 Williamsburg (757) 221-0110

NEUROSURGERY Riverside Neurosurgical & Spine Specialists 120 Kings Way, Suite 3500 Williamsburg (757) 220-6823

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Access AIDS Support 218 S. Armistead Ave. Hampton (757) 722-5511

1500 Commonwealth Ave. Williamsburg (757) 585-2200

222 W. 21st St., Suite F-308 Norfolk (757) 622-2989

Riverside Regional Medical Center

Alzheimer’s Association

500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newport News (757) 594-2000

Sentara Independence

800 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 363-6100

American Cancer Society

3000 Coliseum Drive Hampton (757) 736-1000

6350 Center Drive, Suite 102 Norfolk (757) 459-2405

213-B McLaws Circle Williamsburg (757) 221-7272 24-hour Helpline: (800) 272-3900

The Arc of Greater Williamsburg

202 Packets Court Williamsburg (757) 229-0643

The Arthritis Foundation 2201 W. Broad St., Suite 100 Richmond (804) 359-1700

Avalon: A Center for Women & Children

Williamsburg (757) 258-9362

AWARE Worldwide, Inc.

6350 Center Drive, Bldg. 5, Ste. 228 Norfolk (757) 965-8373

Beacon House Clubhouse for Brain Injury Survivors 3808-C Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 631-0222

Beyond Boobs! Inc.

1311 Jamestown Road, Suite 202 Williamsburg (757) 645-2649

Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater 5900 Lake Wright Drive Norfolk (757) 461-8488

Center for Excellence in Aging & Lifelong Health 3901 Treyburn Drive, Suite 100 Williamsburg (757) 220-4751

CHEAR, Inc. c/o Department of Otolaryngology, EVMS 600 Gresham Drive, Suite 1100 Norfolk (757) 388-6229

Child Development Resources 150 Point O’ Woods Road Norge (757) 566-3300

Citizens’ Committee to Protect the Elderly

PO Box 10100 Virginia Beach (757) 518-8500

Colonial Behavioral Health 1657 Merrimac Trail Williamsburg (757) 220-3200

Denbigh Clubhouse for Brain Injury Survivors

12725 McManus Blvd, Suite 2E Newport News (757) 833-7845

Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding

10120 Fire Tower Road Toano (757) 566-1775

Edmarc Hospice for Children 516 London St. Portsmouth (757) 967-9251

Endependence Center, Inc. 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 461-8007

Faith in Action

354 McLaws Circle, Suite 2 Williamsburg (757) 258-5890

Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula

2401 Aluminum Ave. Hampton (757) 596-7188

Food Bank of SEVA

800 Tidewater Drive Norfolk (757) 627-6599

Hope House Foundation 801 Boush St., Suite 302 Norfolk (757) 625-6161

Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg 4445 Powhatan Parkway Williamsburg (757) 253-1220

Jewish Family Service

260 Grayson Road Virginia Beach (757) 321-2223

Lee’s Friends: Helping People Live with Cancer 7400 Hampton Blvd., Suite 201 Norfolk (757) 440-7501

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 6350 Center Drive, Suite 216 Norfolk (757) 459-4670

National MS Society

760 Lynnhaven Parkway., Suite 201 Virginia Beach (757) 490-9627

The Needs Network, Inc.

9905 Warwick Blvd. Newport News (757) 251-0600

National Alliance on Mental Illness-Williamsburg Area P.O. Box 89 Williamsburg (757) 220-8535

National Alliance on Mental Illness-Norfolk Contact Marylin Copeland Norfolk (757) 375-5298

Norfolk Community Services Board

229 W. Olney Road, Room 1 Norfolk (757) 664-6670

Peninsula Agency on Aging

739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Ste. 1006 Newport News (757) 873-0541

Peninsula Institute for Community Health

1033 28th St. Newport News (757) 591-0643

Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center

707 Gum Rock Court Newport News (757) 873-2273

Protect Our Kids

P.O. Box 561 Hampton (757) 727-0651

Respite Care Center for Adults with Special Needs 500 Jamestown Road Williamsburg (757) 229-1771

HEALTH DIRECTORY | STAYING WELL Ronald McDonald House 404 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-5386

RSVP: Retired Senior Volunteers

725 Volvo Parkway, Suite 200 Chesapeake (757) 549-4403 1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Suite 102 Virginia Beach (757) 368-0437

PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy

5838 Harbour View Blvd., Suite 105 Suffolk (757) 484-0215

5838 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5971

150 Burnett’s Way, Suite 310 Suffolk (757) 539-0670

2012 Meade Parkway Suffolk (757) 934-3366

6171 Kempsville Circle Norfolk (757) 622-2208

5900 Lake Wright Drive Norfolk (757) 466-8683

5553 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 465-7906

The Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation

825 Fairfax Ave., 3rd Floor Norfolk (757) 466-8683

3300 High St., Suite 1-A Portsmouth (757) 673-5689

12388 Warwick Blvd., Suite 201 Newport News (757) 595-9037

St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children

1 Singleton Drive Hampton (757) 827-8757

Senior Center of York

5314 George Washington Hwy. Yorktown (757) 898-3807

Senior Services Coalition

3901 Treyburn Drive, Suite 100 Williamsburg (757) 220-3480

United Way

739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 400 Newport News (757) 873-9328 5400 Discovery Park Blvd., Ste. 104 Williamsburg (757) 253-2264

The Up Center

1805 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-2121 222 W. 19th St. Norfolk (757) 622-7017

VersAbility Resources 2520 58th St. Hampton (757) 896-6461

Vets Advocating for Vets

Hampton (757) 722-9961, ext. 3009

We Promise Foundation

160 Newtown Road Virginia Beach (757) 233-7111

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Riverside Partners In Women’s Health

120 Kings Way, Suite 3400 Williamsburg (757) 253-5600

Williamsburg Obstetrics & Gynecology

1115 Professional Drive Williamsburg (757) 253-5653

ONCOLOGY Riverside Peninsula Cancer Institute

120 Kings Way, Suite 3100 Williamsburg (757) 345-5724 12100 Warwick Blvd., Suite 201 Newport News (757) 534-5555

Virginia Oncology Associates 3000 Coliseum Drive, Suite 104 Hampton (757) 827-9400 1051 Loftis Blvd., Suite 100 Newport News (757) 873-9400 500 Sentara Circle, Suite 203 Williamsburg (757) 229-2236

OPTOMETRY & OPHTHALMOLOGY Retina & Glaucoma Associates 113 Bulifants Blvd., Suite A Williamsburg (757) 220-3375

Riverside Hampton Roads Eye Associates 120 Kings Way, Suite 1300 Williamsburg (757) 345-3001

ORTHODONTICS Rubenstein Orthodontics

Loretta Rubenstein, DDS 12725 McManus Blvd., Suite 1B Newport News (757) 874-0990

Patrick R. Wyatt, DDS Orthodontics

4900 High St. West Portsmouth (757) 483-4518 7300 Newport Ave., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 217-0333 885 Kempsville Road, Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 955-2800 14703 Warwick Blvd., Ste. B Newport News (757) 947-1230  2 Bernardine Drive Newport News (757) 886-6480 13609 Carrollton Blvd., Ste. 15 Carrollton (757) 238-2690 235 Hanbury Road East Chesapeake (757) 391-7660 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 220 Chesapeake (757) 465-7651

12528 Warwick Blvd., Suite F Newport News (757) 595-7990

1416 Stephanie Way, Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 391-7676

7151 Richmond Road Williamsburg (757) 565-3737

5 Armistead Pointe Parkway Hampton (757) 224-4601

ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 730 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 130 Newport News (757) 873-1554 4374 New Town Road, Suite 102 Williamsburg (757) 873-1554

Orthopaedic & Spine Center 250 Nat Turner Blvd. Newport News (757) 596-1900

Riverside Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

120 Kings Way, Suite 2800 Williamsburg (757) 534-9988

Riverside Orthopedic Specialists

12200 Warwick Blvd., Suite 310 Newport News (757) 534-9988 850 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 2000 Hampton  (757) 534-9988

Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates

901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900 Hampton (757) 827-2480 5208 Monticello Ave. Williamsburg (757) 206-1004

PAIN MANAGEMENT Riverside Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialists

828 Healthy Way Virginia Beach (757) 463-2540  1817 Laskin Road, Ste. 100  Virginia Beach (757) 437-0471 1253 Nimmo Parkway, Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 943-3060 101 Long Green Blvd. Yorktown (757) 952-1900

Dominion Physical Therapy & Associates, Inc. 304 Marcella Road, Suite E Hampton (757) 825-9446

466 Denbigh Blvd. Newport News (757) 875-0861 301 Riverview Ave. Norfolk (757) 963-5588 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 4-C Newport News (757) 873-2932 243 McLaws Circle, Suite 102 Williamsburg (757) 564-9628 500 Rodman Ave., Suite 4 Portsmouth (757) 393-6119

Tidewater Physical Therapy 2106 Executive Drive Hampton (757) 838-6678

9 Manhattan Square, Suite B Hampton (757) 825-3400 2695 McManus Blvd., Building 6, Suite B Newport News (757)223-5612 751 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newport News (757) 873-2123 12655 Warwick Blvd., Suite B Newport News (757) 599-5551 156-B Strawberry Plains Road Williamsburg (757) 565-3400 7151 Richmond Road, Suite 101 Williamsburg (757) 345-0753 4125 Ironbound Road, Suite 100 Williamsburg (757) 220-8383 6970 Fox Hunt Lane, Gloucester (804) 694-8111 7190 Chapman Drive Hayes (804) 642-3028 2007 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-6300

URGENT CARE MD Express

120 Monticello Ave. Williamsburg (757) 564-3627 4740 George Washington Memorial Highway Yorktown (757) 890-6339 12997 Warwick Blvd. Newport News (757) 369-9446 3321 West Mercury Blvd. Hampton (757) 224-0056

Riverside Williamsburg Family Practice & Extended Care 5231 John Tyler Highway Williamsburg (757) 220-8300

UROLOGY Riverside Hampton Roads Urology

120 Kings Way, Suite 3200 Williamsburg (757) 253-0051

VASCULAR SURGERY Riverside Peninsula Vascular Surgery

204 Gumwood Drive Smithfield (757) 357-7762

156-A Strawberry Plains Road Williamsburg (757) 229-7939

2004 Sandbridge Road, Suite 102 Virginia Beach (757) 301-6316

WEIGHT LOSS

100 Winters St., Ste. 106 West Point (757) 843-9033 1745 Camelot Drive, Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 961-4800 4020 Raintree Road, Suite D Chesapeake (757) 484-4241

LWell - Longevity Wellness 301-A Village Ave. Yorktown (757) 585-3441

Riverside Weight Loss Specialists

850 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 1300 Hampton  (757) 637-7637

135 W. Hanbury Road, Suite B Chesapeake (757) 819-6512 108 Knells Ridge Blvd., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 436-3350 6161 Kempsville Circle, Suite 250 Norfolk (757) 965-4890 1580 Armory Drive, Ste. B Franklin (757) 562-0990

Virginia Health Rehab

204 Nat Turner Blvd. Newport News (757) 594-0330

SLEEP MEDICINE Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants of Williamsburg 120 Kings Way, Suite 2200 Williamsburg (757) 645-3460

Williamsburg Neurology and Sleep Disorders Center 120 Kings Way, Suite 2700 Williamsburg (757) 221-0110

Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 730 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 130 Newport News (757) 873-1554

Orthopaedic & Spine Center Physical Therapy 250 Nat Turner Blvd. Newport News (757) 596-1900

120 Kings Way, Suite 2550 Williamsburg (757) 345-3050

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