Panache Vue' Tampa Bay Magazine April 2016

April 2016

FAD DIETS AND THE TRUE MEANING of HEALTH

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HEALTH

DON'T JUST GET BY... THRIVE!

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e currently have SICK CARE, not HEALTH CARE Last year Americans spent $2.8 trillion on healthcare. That is around $8,000 per person. So does this mean that we are all healthy and living well?

Absolutely NOT! In fact, we lead the world in heart disease, obesity, and cancer.

Astonishingly, 5 out of 6 Americans will be diagnosed with either heart disease or cancer.

If we were spending the most money in healthcare and had the healthiest people, maybe it would be worth it. But we are spending the most money AND have the unhealthiest people. In a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, of 37 different developed countries the United States ranked 37th (dead last) in terms of overall health of the population.

SO where are we spending all of this money?

When we are sick or in pain, we go to the doctor. We get prescriptions to help cure and prevent illness and pain. What do we do when that medication has a side effect or no longer works? We go back and get more medications for the next side effect. Americans take up 5% of the world’s population, yet we consume 85% of the world’s medications. You would think that if drugs make you healthy then we would be the healthiest nation, and that is far from the truth. We had 1.1 million people die last year because of drugs and these are not street drugs like heroin or other illegal drugs. These are prescription drugs that were prescribed for the right condition, the right amount, the right time.

Prescriptions are not the only culprit, a large amount of that money is spent in nursing homes and cancer treatment centers.

We have so many sick and ailing people in our population that we are seeing more and more long-term nursing facilities. People

may be living longer, but we are not living better.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH A lot of people believe that genetics are to blame for the disease we see in our society today, but only 2-5% of degenerative illnesses are actually caused by genetics. So that leaves 95-98% of disease that is caused by lifestyle. The foods we eat, the drinks we drink, and the habits we live are the main cause of the increase in disease.

Our offices are focused on HEALTH care. We recognize that health is not just about what you eat and whether or not you exercise. Our offices implement maximized mind, maximized nutrition, maximized nerve supply, maximized oxygen and lean muscle. We personalize each care plan and work with our patients to establish health and wellness goals that create a healthy lifestyle that maximizes each patients’ quality of life.

BUT WHAT TRULY SETS US APART FROM ALL OTHER WELLNESS CLINICS It is our dedication to whole health wellness. Our patients are not just adjusted and sent on their way. We spend time focusing on spinal CORRECTION not just spinal alignment. By providing our patients with in office and at home stretching, strengthening, and lifestyle changes, our patients are the healthiest they can possibly be without introducing toxins. It is truly about balance and focus on health.

What does CORRECTIVE CARE mean?

If your spine and Central Nervous System are “abnormal,” there is a need for corrective chiropractic care. This type of care will restore “normal” spinal position and alignment. By properly restoring normal curves to the spine and aligning the vertebrae, it will eliminate interferences allowing your body to function and heal “normally.”

This optimizes your chance to live at 100% of your body’s peak performance. A healthy spine will allow your body to express a normal body temperature, a normal blood pressure, and other measureable norms for the

Dr. Carl Conforti, D.C. spine itself.

Much like braces straighten teeth, it is our aim to restore the proper alignment of your spine. Recent research allows us to now know the measurements and proper alignment of your spine. There is a normal body temperature, a normal blood pressure, and there are measureable norms for the spine. We take the necessary steps to restore the regions of abnormal alignment to normal through whole health wellness.

Take the next step and allow your body to function at 100% of peak performance.

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LET'S GET SOMETHING STRAIGHT

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Dr. Paul R. Duryea, DDS, MS

ith the wide spread interest in Cosmetic dentistry today and the advances in Dental materials many of us are under the impression that anything is achievable with veneers or crowns (caps). It would be nice if that were true but it is not. Orthodontics has evolved from just treatment of the adolescent with a full mouth of teeth, to the treatment of the adult that has lost numerous teeth over their lifetime. Positioning the remaining teeth for final reconstruction is an important part in the “making of a Smile”. Constant contact between your cosmetic Dentist and your Orthodontist is an integral part of a well planned and executed Smile makeover. So when you dentist recommends a referral to the Orthodontist they do so with your best interest in mind. Remember a sound healthy smile can last a lifetime and a trip to the Orthodontist can be an important step to achieving one.

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Dr. Carl Conforti, D.C. Dr. Todd Bodanza, D.C. & Dr. Damien Rogers, D.C.

TAMPA BAY DOCTORS CAUGHT RED HANDED

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e have great news for neck and back pain sufferers! The greatest back pain breakthrough of our century that our doctors have seen is NOT a surgery at all, but a little-known, state-of-theart technology that’s safe, painless and is saving neck and back pain sufferers from harmful shots and surgeries throughout our Tampa Bay offices.

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Yes! Tampa Bay chiropractors, Dr. Carl Conforti, Dr. Todd Bodanza, and Dr. Damien Rogers D.C. were caught recently trying to save their fellow Tampa Bay residents from the villain that has been robbing them of their fun and giving them back pain, neck pain and problems.

Our treatment program is the ideal solution for relief from: • Back pain due to sciatica • Sleepless nights • Back or neck injury as the result of an accident • Back or leg pain when seated • Numbness in your hands or toes • Degenerative disc disease • Herniated and bulging discs • Relapse of neck or back pain following surgery • Back pain due to weight issues • Spinal stenosis FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS If you’ve been suffering with back pain or arm/leg pain caused by a disc bulge, disc herniation or compressed discs.

In our candidate consultation, our patients typically say they have TRIED

EVERYTHING including: • Exercise • Physical therapy • Multiple Pain medications • Muscle relaxers • Painful shots • Back surgery Or the one we hear most often after failed back surgery is “just live with it.”

If you’re like most, none of these have worked for you or you are afraid of what could happen if you do try some of these.

Whatever your situation, you owe it to yourself to check into our non-surgical back and neck treatment for neck and back pain and sciatic or leg pain caused by a bulging or herniated discs.

HOW DO DISCS GO BAD? Over time the discs in your back tend to get squashed or compressed. Most often, we hear problems caused by: • Playing certain sports • Having a job that requires lots of sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time • Lifting things • Car accidents • Lifting things It’s kind of like a cookie with cream filling. When pressure is applied to the cookie, the cream filling starts to ooze out from between the sides of the cookie (like gravity on our spines).

Eventually, this happens to a lot of us. Statistics show that over 80% of Americans will suffer with back pain sometime in their life.

In our clinic, we’ve treated hundreds

of patients with non-surgical spinal decompression with amazing results.

There are only a very small percentage of people we can’t help. And we will let you know if you’re not a candidate for the treatment.

LET’ SEE WHAT PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OUR TREATMENTS! “I went to Conforti Chiropractic Centers and met with Dr. Bodanza. They recommended spinal decompression. At the time I could barely walk and after only two treatments I was pain free and was able to do normal activities. By the end of the treatment, I could not believe the improvement in not only my health, but my relationships. I was the old me!

The care and professionalism exhibited by these Doctors was amazing. I was a doubter but I would recommend this to any person suffering from back pain.”

- Terry O., Trinity, FL “Spinal decompression saved me from another back surgery. I suffered through my first surgery and recovery only to find myself back in severe pain within a year. After my relaxing treatments in the Benttree Clinic, I no longer have pain, and I did not even have to suffer to get pain free. In fact, after most of my treatments, the staff would have to wake me because they create such a relaxing setting. Check it out, Dr. Rogers has something special going here.”

–Tim S., Tampa, FL “As a person who was involved in sports and fitness my entire life, the pain and agony I experienced after my car accident in June 2009 nearly ended me.

I was no longer able to be active and I

quickly found my health deteriorating.

I wanted to do something about it, but everything I did hurt. A friend of mine told me he had seen some machine at his chiropractors office that could help.

I called and scheduled a consultation.

Dr. Conforti started me on treatment that day. He could feel the desperation I was experiencing. Long story short, Dr. Conforti saved my life. He made sure each treatment provided relief. He followed through with his word. He relieved me of the pain that was literally killing me. Thank you, Carl.” – Scott M., Palm Harbor, FL

SINCE WE ARE DETERMINED TO PUT AN END TO UNNECESSARY NECK AND BACK SURGERIES, WE ARE OFFERING THE FREE BULGING AND HERNIATED DISC ASSESSMENT

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NO CHARGE AT ALL!! And we WILL determine if you qualify for this state of the art technology. We do not let anyone leave our office wondering if our treatment could have helped you get rid of your pain.

During your candidate assessment, we will target all of the factors necessary to qualify you for the treatment that will save you from harmful shots and surgeries.

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THE SMILE OF YOUR DREAMS

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DEBBIE AND LARRY LIEBERMAN

o you break out in a cold sweat just thinking about going to the dentist?

Are you so afraid of going to the dentist that you put off going until your teeth are ready to fall out? Are you sweating just reading this article? Do you feel silly because you experience these feelings? If you answered yes quietly to yourself (so no one else will hear you) you are not alone and there is an easy way for you to receive the much needed dental care you’ve avoided .

Sleep dentistry or Sedation dentistry offers a solution to those who are paralyzed by their fear– a relaxing, stress free dental visit. This is accomplished by administer-

ing medication prior to the dental visit, bringing a “designated driver “ along to the appointment and then reclining in a comfortable chair enjoying a sleeplike effect while receiving excellent dental care. The medication given is very safe and in many instances you remember nothing unpleasant about your visit. There is no special degree or license required to offer this type of dentistry, however, hours of special training, certifications and equipment is all needed.

In need of dental treatment Lisa M. looked extensively and found me . She hoped that the promise of painless dentistry while she slept was true! After a childhood of painful dentistry her fear of the dentist kept her away from needed treatment most of her adult life. She wanted to find a dentist she could trust, that would be patient and that would not make her feel badly about her intense dental anxiety. By gently guiding Lisa through the exam and explanation phase with compassion and humor she devel-

oped the trust needed to begin with treatment. Now several years later Lisa’s treatment is complete and she is a regular, stress free patient. She offers this advice to anyone like herself – “take the time to find a doctor you trust and who will understand your fear”.

Dr. Lepore and I feel very fortunate to be in a profession that can help so many people.

Many others like Lisa have told us horrific childhood dental stories. With today’s wonderful technology we have the tools available to make a dental visit a stress free, easy and yes- often a fun experience. Many times I hear “I’ve never laughed and had so much fun going to the dentist”. Whether we use drugs, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or just plain compassion a dental visit in our office can be just the right experience for you.

If you would like to see if sedation is for you, call our office for a complimentary evaluation.

Larry Lieberman, DDS

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STYLING SPRING SHARON MOSLEY

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spring fashion trends -- but now you've got to pull it all together. Expand your fashion thinking. It's all about new possibilities. Here are some tips for styling your wardrobe this spring.

Do more with a dress. Wear a dress like a tunic top over skinny pants. This season, look for soft slip dresses that easily fall over leggings or jeans. This layering is one of the hottest trends this

season.

And if skinny pants aren't your thing, you can always get comfortable in athletic-inspired track pants. They're a little on the slouchy side but can even be worn to the office. Just dress them up with a classic trench coat and white shirt. Slip into a pair of loafers to give them even more of an updated look.

This mix is a fun way to add some personality to your wardrobe: Team an oversized hoodie with a lace or sequin skirt. Or, pair a leather moto jacket with your favorite midi skirt instead of a blazer.

Mix your prints and patterns. This may be one of the hardest styling tricks to master. But the eclectic look is one of the best ways to freshen up your style.

There are a few things to keep in mind, however, when you are experimenting with this trend.

Remember that bigger prints will make you look bigger. It's just a fashion fact of life. Smaller patterns are much more flattering, especially if you are combining several of them in one outfit.

Stick to low-contrast colors. This season, mix and match soft floral pastels with more relaxed and neutral pieces.

Animal prints always look great and make solid pieces pop.

Be bold and wear leather and suede this spring. As technology in fabric production advances, these fabrics are available in featherweight designs that are perfect for warmer days. A pink leather jacket or a buttery mint green suede tank will give your wardrobe a breath of fresh air.

Don't forget about accessories; they can refresh an outfit you've worn for years. You can instantly update your closet for a new season. It can be a trendy lace-up ballerina flat, a blackand-white striped tote, a chunky rhinestone necklace or a pair of dangling chandelier earrings.

Scarves are also good bets. Just because serenity blue is the color of the season doesn't mean you have to wear it from head to toe. Just buy a cotton scarf in a colorful blue print to wear with a favorite jacket. Now you're stylin'.

HEALTH

FAD DIETS AND THE TRUE MEANING OF HEALTH DR. CESAR LARA

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ast month we talked about the importance of meditation, not only in shedding excess weight, but in shedding mental and emotional baggage as well. I mentioned the 21-day challenge spearheaded by Deepak Chopra and Oprah, which focuses on releasing weight of all kinds, as a great introduction to meditation.

Oprah is still in my sights this month, this time in the context of her new Weight Watchers campaign. The ads have made quite a splash, with Oprah enthusiastically proclaiming “I LOVE bread…I eat bread every day.” She tells us that Weight Watchers has helped her lose 26 pounds.

Seems too good to be true, right?

As a healthcare professional and a weight management physician, these commercials make me uneasy. I know that sooner or later, a patient who has been captivated by the promises of these ads will walk through my doors. When I prescribe a diet that does NOT include bread, I may face resistance and pushback. “If Oprah can have bread and lose weight, why can’t I?” This phenomenon is by no means limited to Oprah or to Weight Watchers, and it is not my intention to single either of them out. They are merely two of-themoment examples in a long line of advertising claims. Most of these claims come from fad diets, some of which you may have tried throughout the years: South Beach, Atkins, Grapefruit, and Cabbage Soup are a few examples. There have been low-calorie diets, low-fat diets, raw diets, juices, cleanses, and just about anything else you can imagine.

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The problem with these diets is that they will help you lose weight, often very quickly. You might be wondering what, exactly, is so bad about that? Unfortunately, with many of these diets you are not losing weight in a safe way, and you are certainly not losing weight in a meaningful way. These diets teach you how to deprive yourself, but they don’t teach you about your relationship with food and how to improve it. A fad diet provides a quick-fix solution, but it is an unsustainable way of eating in the long run. As soon as you return to your old habits, you will probably return to your old weight, often picking up a few extra pounds along the way. This is the phenomenon known as yo-yo dieting.

The other problem with fad dieting is that it is narrowly focused on weight loss as the end result. While healthy weight is one very important factor in overall health, it is only part of the picture. One major consequence of fad dieting is that it causes you to lose a disproportionate amount of lean body mass, or muscle, which directly impacts your metabolism.

This is why the upswing on the yo-yo cycle often leaves you weighing more after the diet than before you started it.

Exercise, also plays a critical role in overall health, helping maintain a strong heart and lungs. Normal readings for cholesterol and blood pressure, balanced hormones, and low stress levels are also vital to optimal wellness. When we fad diet, we focus only on the external outcomes of success: the size of our jeans, the number on the scale, the measurement around our waist. True health comes from within, and fad dieting has little impact on the other aspects of finding your best self.

Is it possible to eat bread every day and still lose weight? Yes, it’s possible.

But it’s also possible to eat bread every day and not lose weight, because the gluten in flour has an inflammatory effect on the body. It’s not a question of whether Oprah’s claim is technically true, but a matter of what it leads us to believe.

Fad diets tell us there is an easy way out.

We are always looking for the next quick fix, the next life hack, the next way to

César A. Lara, M.D.

avoid doing the hard work of changing our eating habits for good. What we find, time and again, is that there is no silver bullet to becoming healthy. Good health requires that you invest time and effort- and no small amount of discipline. It requires un-training old habits, and learning to think beyond thinness as a measure of success. Like it or not, health requires continuous maintenance.

Even as you long to believe the promises of the next fad diet, remember that health is a simple equation: good choices and hard work go in, and the results you want to see come out.

César A. Lara, M.D. is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine as well as certified in Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy by Worldlink Medical, the Academy for Preventative and Innovative Medicine. For more than 25 years, it has been Dr. Lara’s passion to become a positive force in America’s ever-growing obesity crisis…one patient at a time. Dr. Lara’s dream of helping men and women overcome diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and other chronic conditions related to obesity was realized with the emergence of the César A. Lara, MD; Center for Weight Management as a premier weight loss center in Tampa Bay. A graduate of the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Dr. Lara is known for his strong personal faith and his generous contributions to the Tampa Bay community. Dr. Lara regularly appears on television as a medical contributor to Brighthouse Network’s Bay News 9 en Español and WTSP-TV Studio 10. He frequently participates in corporate health fairs promoting an active lifestyle and healthy weight loss options. He is the founder of St. Michael’s Free Clinic and Weight Away Tampa Bay, charitable organizations that provide free medical treatment to those who cannot afford it. Call 727.446.3021 or visit www.bestmedicineforweightloss.com

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f you have to just pick one item this spring to add to your wardrobe, make sure it is a real showstopper. "Every outfit needs one showbiz item," says Alyson Walsh, fashion blogger and author of "Style Forever: The Grown-Up Guide to Looking Fabulous" "...A standout piece to perk things up. Something that you'll want to wear until it falls apart," adds Walsh. "Think maximum impact, minimum effort."

So what will play a starring role in this season's fashion line-up? Here are 10 "showbiz" pieces to think about adding to your wardrobe this spring: --Power Prints. From abstract batiks to tropical florals, the bigger and bolder the prints are this spring and summer, the better. Wear prints from top to bottom for maximum effect in a romantic dress or

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combine two prints in a top and pants.

--Maxi Dresses. These are long on style and make a major fashion statement whether you wear them on the beach or to the office. In flowing knits and colorful prints, the maxi dress is the perfect transition statement piece for spring into summer, easy to add or take away layers for even more versatility.

--Shiny Tops. A showbiz star for sure.

The shimmery top or jacket is taking center stage this spring ...from iridescent gauze tops to metallic leather jackets.

Silver and black make a big combo for spring. Wear these pieces day and night.

Don't just save them for special occasions.

--Wide leg Pants. These have moviestar glamour appeal. In soft knits, these pants go with the flow of warmer days

and nights. In cropped versions, they give every outfit a fresh spin on spring.

For evening, there's nothing more chic than a pair of long palazzo pants. Top them off with a breezy cropped bomber jacket.

--Bare Shoulder Tops. Time to show off those sun-kissed shoulders. It's easy with the new prairie-style peasant blouses reminiscent of the '70s. Team them with pleated skirts or wide-leg pants.

Balance the fuller silhouette by wearing chunkier block-heeled sandals.

--Arts and Craft Handbags. We all know how much a new handbag can instantly update wardrobe basics. This spring, you can put away the heavy black leather totes and get a little artsy. It's all about embellishment -- more is more in 3-D details from glistening mirror hardware to graphic decoupage designs.

Choose unique prints and colors and make a real bohemian statement with your handbag.

--Choker Necklaces. Put the turtlenecks away and pull out the jewelry box.

The choker necklace has made a comeback in Victorian-inspired beads and jeweled collars -- again, the bigger, the better. Show-stopping chokers are great complements for off-the-shoulder tops.

--Shoulder-grazing Earrings. It's no wonder that long sculptured earrings are dangling from the most stylish ears this spring. They're also perfect accessories for bare shoulders. And if you really want to make a showbiz statement, try wearing only one standout earring.

--Rainbow-colored Shoes. A pair of new shoes can transport you into a whole new realm of style ... even over the rainbow. You'll find the candy-colored rainbow striped shoes in everything from platforms to sneakers this spring.

--Movie star Sunglasses. Sunglasses have long been a cool classic with jet-set appeal. You can't go wrong with a pair of Aviators for instant style. But if you really want to give yourself the star treatment, check out the new collection of sunglasses at La Perla inspired by 1950s movie stars. Then channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and look at the world in a whole new way.

BEAUTY

SENSATIONAL SUMMER SKIN

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hhh… summer.

Sun, sandals, swimsuits and bare skin. But with double the fun of beach hair and short-shorts comes double the danger — wrinkles, freckles, skin thinning, sunburn, sunspots (also known as age spots), uneven pigmentation, melasma are the aftermath of sun exposure. Ninety-percent of wrinkles are caused by the sun, and while intentional overexposure (tanning, sunbathing) is incredibly harmful, twothirds of all sun damage is, surprisingly, incidental (walking the dog, driving).

While it may be impossible to avoid the sun altogether, it is possible to be good to your skin before and long after summer is gone , by scheduling an appointment for a sun-savvy treatment.

FOR THE FACE

Peel Away. Luz Meadows, aesthetician at Lecada Medical Artistry, recommends scheduling a ViPeel in early spring to help correct skin flaws and start summer looking refreshed. "You'll see improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, while it stimulates collagen production for ongoing benefits." She adds, "If you can commit to staying covered up, a chemical peel is another choice for removing existing skin damage, clearing and tightening pores, and slowing oil production."

Scrub Often. Taking the time now for regularly scheduled facials and microdermabrasion will keep your skin looking luminous all summer long. "Exfoliating monthly with a light, fruit-fusion peel or microdermabrasion rejuvenates skin, leaving it softer and brighter", says Dana Martinez, owner of Lecada Medical Artistry. "You will find that removing dulling, dead skin cells also helps even-out any discoloration and betters skin tone."

Collagen Induction Therapy. Safe for all skin types and ethnicities, CIT is

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a natural and effective anti-aging treatment, triggering the body's natural response to produce new collagen. Think of CIT like acupuncture, but one used to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture. You look radiant after one treatment with final results gradually more visible over months.

FOR THE BODY

Wax On, Wax Off. Let’s not sugarcoat things: Your first bikini wax of the season is a seriously daunting beauty experience.

Don’t take any chances. Skip the DIY (and the shaving bumps!) and opt for professional, hygienic, safe and long-lasting results. And schedule your maintenance in advance. Once the weather warms up, the practitioners’ appointment books can become quickly booked!

Spray It On. The golden glow of a summer tan without the skin damage??

Absolutely! The spray tan is a great way to get a healthy-looking sun-kissed look without unhealthy skin damage. The trick? Before you spray tan, make sure you use a good body scrub to get rid of dead skin. If you don't exfoliate, you will end up looking speckled.

Wrap It Up. Body wraps, which date back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, help relax and rejuvenate the body, tighten and tone the skin, and improve circulation. You emerge from your cocoon revived and refreshed, smoother, firmer, and vividly brighter.

Moisturize with SPF. Applying moisturizer with SPF is essential regardless of the season. With the onset of warmer

weather, however, consider switching your current moisturizer for another with higher SPF and lighter formulation to prevent sun spots, freckles, and early signs of aging.

Revision Skincare’s Intellishade, an antiaging tinted moisturizer with SPF 45, is a favorite of Modern Family’s Julie Bowen, and the winner of NewBeauty magazine’s Beauty Choice Award.

Boost your block with antioxidants. Skincare products containing antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and green tea can help reverse sun damage.

Try switching your regular iced tea for iced green tea, and layer on antioxidant rich serums such as Revision Skincare’s Vitamin C and Vitamin K. Go easy on the eyes. The summer elements can be particularly harsh on the fragile skin around the eyes. Sunglasses are chic, but they’re also instrumental in protecting our eyes. Wear them diligently alongside a fast-absorbing, peptide-rich eye cream like Revision Skincare's D-E-J eye cream.

Last, but not least, keep hydrated! If you're on the go, try bringing water and fresh fruit to prevent dehydration. Some effort on your part will result in healthy, radiant skin this summer and many summers to come.

The aestheticians at Lecada Medical Artistry can create a specially tailored skincare regimen for you to ensure your skin's optimal health in any season. Lecada is located at 3710 West Azeele Street, Tampa. Call 813-874-2332 to schedule your appointment.

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SPRING CLEANING JOSEPH PUBILLONES

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s temperatures start to warm up, the need to do some spring cleaning might hit you. Although cleaning is just one aspect of it, it is also a great time to refresh your interiors and help get the most mileage out of your current interior decor.

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I usually recommend the process begin with a thorough de-cluttering. Although it is hard to part with things you think you will use in the future, it is best to let them go without too much thought. Some will find this task excruciating, but believe me -- once you start and get into a certain groove, it can be a most liberating experience. Don't fight it. You certainly don't want to be accused of being a hoarder.

Most of us end up with more than what we need in our homes to live comfortably.

Yes, even those with minimalist interiors always find a way to stuff a drawer,

hallway closet or garage with things that you needn't be saving. First thing to discard are periodicals or magazines lying around. You certainly don't want your living room or family room to seem like a doctor's office with dated reading material from prehistoric times.

Giving your household's excesses or discards to a charity is good on many fronts. First and most importantly, you get to rid yourself of those items. Second, someone who needs the items in question will find good use for them. Third, a charity can raise money for their cause; and lastly, an earth-friendly attitude that will keep these items from going to a landfill or dump site.

So, back to your interior decor: Spring cleaning is also a great time to give your room a much needed re-vamp. This is the perfect moment to roll up that old area rug and replace it with something more updated in design, or remove it altogether for a cleaner room ready for summer ease.

While you are at it, you might as well rearrange the furniture layout.

Photos, photos and more photos. We know you love your relatives, especially if you have small children in the family, but is it absolutely necessary to have a virtual family tree on your mantle? With digital technology today, most people have a computer or digital picture frame where you can store and view pictures from family gatherings, vacations or the newest addition to your family. This tip will help clear a lot of tabletops.

Works of art that have hung in the same location for a while can become invisible. Changing the art around your home can give you renewed appreciation for them. It's amazing how different our perception of a work of art can become when placed against a different background or in a different light. Even a work of art that you weren't necessarily in love with may gain your nod of approval.

Finally, edit or put away accessories that aren't a good fit with your refreshed room. It's easy to get complacent about our surroundings, but doing a spring cleaning a couple of times a year -- even if it isn't spring -- helps keep your home at its best.

GREEN LIVING

COUNTERTOPS MADE BY KIDS

BY GENE MCDONALD

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or years people have been coming to me for unique countertops.

On many projects like Concrete and resins the customer actually supplies the items they want to put into the tops like seashells, sea glass, colorful glass, and personal memorable items.

Occasionally I do invite underprivileged kids to my shop to make unique items that they take with them made with recycled glass. Recently I had a wonderful Fun family come into my shop and the kids eyes lit up like crazy looking in our showroom. Hey Adults love it too, sometimes even get more excited. I always say it’s like a playground for grownups in here. Anyway, these parents decided to

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let the kids pick out their own tops. But then when they realized the kids can actually put items into the tops, the whole family got big smiles on their faces.

It’s a great concept, the kids placed the items where they wanted, and what they wanted while the parents took pictures of them working. Then I finish it up and get it installed. Now in their new bathroom, they can hang a picture of them making the top so they can brag to their friends.

While many kids draw pictures to hang on refrigerators, these kiddos are now making countertops. The kids of today have a clear mind and are very artistic.

I know we may not trust them to do our kitchen countertops, but who knows. We

can always place the items and let them participate so that the family that makes countertops together is the family that sticks together.

Gene McDonald, aka “The Counter Top Rock Star” is the President of Refresh Interiors Design.com. To schedule an appointment or Visit his showroom, visit www.ReFreshInteriorsDesign.com or Call 727.527.0206.

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KLISMOS JOSEPH PUBILLONES

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hairs have been the most basic of interior furnishings. The earliest chairs were merely cubes carved from blocks of wood or marble.

Certainly every chic interior designer and architect knows what klismos furniture is.

Klismos furniture -- and more specifically klismos chairs -- have been depicted in Greek vases and pottery and on bas relief panels on the facade of temples in Greece.

Romans inspired by classical architecture

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also depicted this particular type of chair in their paintings.

Klismos chairs are generally lightweight chairs made of wood with a woven chair seat made from reeds, an elevated, curved back supported by a single pillar, and legs that curve toward the front and back. This design feature of the legs has been both a distinctive feature and a design concern. It may have been due to the splayed legs -- which did not support a lot of weight -- that the chair fell out of favor. These splayed legs must have been carved out of one piece of wood, but undoubtedly are reminiscent of large animal tusks.

During Europe's Neoclassical period between the 1780s and 1800s, an appreciation for classical design spurred by Grand tours taken by wealthy patrons, architects and artists. In France, JeanJacques Lequeu and Jean-Louis David and Thomas Hope in England, and Benjamin Latrobe in the United States revived the Klismos chair in drawings and painting and brought the chair back to life.

In order to make the Klismos chair viable, designers added stretchers to reinforce the leg's splay and correct the design flaw. The back was lowered enough to allow ones elbow to comfortably rest upon the curved back.

During the 1920s and 1930s, romanticized versions of the Klismos chair reappeared in streamlined form in Art Deco interiors. Modern versions of the Klismos chair took form with more restrained legs, straighter, upholstered backs and chair seats. The design was flexible enough to adapt design features like widespread swan sins as backrests, acanthus trimmed details and animal foot inspired sabots.

The Klismos was re-introduced during the 1960 in a cleaner version to compliment the modern mid-century furniture. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings met and paired up with the Greek Saridis cabinetmaking family and re-designed a line of Klismos furniture to include chairs, daybeds and tables.

Today, Klismos furniture is still quite popular and can be mixed into almost any style interiors. Klismos clean and pure design lines have made them become a classic go-to chair for interior designers.

The classic Klismos chair throughout history has been modified even further and served as inspiration for chairs and club chairs that range from simply wood frames to fully upholstered versions. The design has endured, not only because of its great lines, but also because of its ergonomic comfort.

At the risk of being likened to Gus, Toula's Father in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the next time you see a chair with a curved back and slightly splayed legs know that it is predecessor was from ...

Greece.

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BEDROOM EYES

BY JOSEPH PUBILLONES

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lack of proper rest and sleep will cause you to have the wrong kind of bedroom eyes. Sleeping under normal circumstances takes about one third of the day. Everyone is recommended to sleep approximately 8 hours, some more and some less, depending on age, activity level and -- dare we say it -- stress. Therefore, it is justified to spend time pondering and designing the important elements of your bedroom.

Your bedroom should be a place that brings you peace, rest and relaxation. This should be your special place to withdraw from the activities and preoccupation of the world outside. The environment should be a pleasant one that nurtures the very primal necessity of rest. Ideally your bedroom's focal point should be the bed, but of course a bed alone does not create a bedroom. There are other factors to take into consideration to design a room that promotes sleep and well-being.

Good ventilation is a requirement for sleeping. Depending on where you live, your source of air and oxygen may come from an open window to the outside or perhaps an air-conditioner. This is important because a room should be warm enough during the winter and cool enough in the summer. Installing an air filtering system or changing the filters to your air conditioner often can regulate the quality of the air. A ceiling fan is an additional feature some may like, because the gentle flow of air has been proven to lull you to sleep.

Light and the control of light are equally important. While we all like a light to stream into a room, it is necessary to be able to temper and regulate how much light and when comes into a room.

Bedrooms should generally have two layers of window treatments. I usually recommend a sheer and a top decorative layer: The sheer to filter light and allow for

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privacy, and a lined top layer for blocking out light altogether for sleeping. Keeping the light out -- whether from sunlight or a neighboring streetlight -- is the game.

Wall color in a bedroom is an issue left up for discussion. Some prefer light colored walls, and that makes for a bright room. However, bedrooms are meant for sleeping, so I recommend trying dark colored walls. This creates a cocoon-type of effect that is very effective in creating a relaxing environment.

Placing art in bedrooms can be tricky.

You want your selections to be soothing and to induce relaxation. Antique prints,

oceans scenes, landscapes and even abstracts are great works of art to be placed in a bedroom, because of the neutrality of their subjects. Avoid placing art that involve battles, tragic scenes or other extreme themes because subconsciously, they do not aid in relaxation.

Above all considerations, a bedroom should be a sanctuary of comfort. Select the most comfortable bed from a reputable mattress manufacturer. This is the place where a good deal of your life will be spent refueling your body. It fits well here to say that comfort is the ultimate luxury.

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PROTEIN THROUGHOUT THE DAY

BY CHARLYN FARGO

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onsuming protein at breakfast and lunch -- not just dinner -- can boost your muscle mass. New research finds than when we consume our protein is as important as how much protein we eat.

In a 24-week clinical trial, extra protein at breakfast and lunch improved lean tissue mass in healthy older adults. The trial,

conducted at the University of Limerick in Ireland, randomly assigned 60 healthy volunteers, ages 55 to 66, to either protein supplements or a control compound at breakfast and lunch. The extra protein was equivalent to about .15 grams per pound of body weight daily, or 22.5 grams for a 150-pound person, split evenly between the two meals. Researchers chose to use

protein supplements rather than attempt to change participants' meal habits, to insure greater adherence.

Initially, 94 percent of the volunteers were already getting at least the recommended amount of protein from their diets (.36 grams per pound of body weight). But their intake was mostly at dinner. Researchers added the extra breakfast and lunch pro-

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tein to achieve a balance of about 30 percent of total protein intake at each meal.

After 24 weeks, participants in the protein supplement group and control group were tested for changes in body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Those who consumed roughly equal portions of protein throughout the day due to the supplements increased lean tissue mass by almost a pound on average.

Those in the control group not only failed to increase lean tissue mass but actually lost an average of more than a third of a pound.

Researchers concluded, "These observations suggest that an optimized and balanced distribution of meal protein intakes could be beneficial in the preservation of lean tissue mass in the elderly." The study was published in the Journal of Nutrition and was highlighted in Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter.

The bottom line? Make sure you are including some high-protein foods at breakfast and lunch such as cottage cheese, chicken breast, turkey, crab, ground beef, tuna, sardines, a veggie burger, lentils, Greek yogurt, black or pinto beans, peanut butter, milk or an egg.

found that drinking one to three cups of pomegranate juice or equivalent in extract daily significantly slowed the rise of PSA levels in men with early stage prostate cancer. No studies have found effects in men with advanced prostate cancer. The high polyphenol content of pomegranates and laboratory-based anti-cancer effects show exciting potential, but we're far from having a basis to recommend pomegranates for prostate cancer protection. Nevertheless, while we wait for more research, there are many nutrition and taste reasons to enjoy pomegranate juice and the arils -- the red seed pods inside the fruit. Mix the arils in salads, hot or cold cereal, yogurt, smoothies, rice and many other foods. -- American Institute for Cancer Research.

Q AND A

• 12 ounces Lacinato (Tuscan) kale, stemmed and torn into 3-inch pieces • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Q: Is it true that pomegranates help prevent prostate cancer?

A: Research showing possible effects of pomegranates and pomegranate juice against prostate cancer is underway, but results are tentative. The majority of research comes from cell and animal studies, with few cancer-specific studies in people.

Pomegranates have a high amount of polyphenols, a group of compounds that have shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in lab studies. One polyphenol -punicalagin -- is unique to pomegranates.

During digestion, our body produces urolithins from punicalagin and related polyphenols. In laboratory studies, these urolithins have decreased prostate cancer cell growth and its ability to spread. Human studies have shown that pomegranate juice or extract can raise blood levels of antioxidant compounds, although people vary in their response. Two small intervention studies

RECIPE

Kale chips are all the rage. In the new cookbook, "Paleo Perfected" by America's Test Kitchen, the authors share a few tips for perfect kale chips -- bake them in a really low oven for at least an hour; make sure the kale is completely dry; and bake the leaves on a wire rack for better air circulation.

Here's the recipe.

KALE CHIPS

Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 200 degrees. Set wire racks in 2 rimmed baking sheets. Dry kale thoroughly between clean dish towels; transfer to large bowl and toss with oil. Arrange kale evenly on prepared racks, making sure leaves overlap as little as possible. Sprinkle kale with salt and bake until very crisp, 1 to 1 1/4 hours, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let chips cool completely on racks, about 10 minutes.

Serve. (Kale chips can be stored in paper towel-lined airtight container for up to 1 day). Serves 4.

Per serving: 70 calories, 3 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fat, 0 cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 320 mg sodium.

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from Australia. Get ready to dip into the Gulf waters and transform yourself into the latest mermaid. While on dry land, here are the latest trends for this Spring/ Summer season. Sequins and lots of it!

Crochet, white, lace, espadrille, and off the shoulder everything. Catch us on IG @ mermaidduty

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Dali’s arrival to the fashion industry has been making numerous headlines; however designing is nothing new for this NY native. She recalls her childhood’s obsession with fashion magazines, and with the help of a pair of scissors, she would cut various designs to mix and match and ultimately transform her bedroom walls into the latest fashion show.

The days she went fabric shopping with her mother gave her an early perspective on quality variation and how the same design can be completely altered due to fabric choice.

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ampa, Florida, 3/9/16 – The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay hosted its annual Cup of Compassion breakfast on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Over 450 people gathered at the Tampa Convention Center to support the Crisis Center’s efforts to ensure that no one in our community has to face crisis alone.

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Each year at the Cup of Compassion, Crisis Center client stories are shared through a special video. The 2016 video told the stories of Lisa, who turned to the Crisis Center for emotional help for both her and her sister; and Latasha, who received assistance from the Crisis Center when she faced a financial crisis.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay would like to thank all of this year’s sponsors and donors including AAA-The Auto Club Group, Cornelia Corbett, The DeBartolo Family Foundation, Florida Hospital, GTE Financial, The John H. Sykes Foundation, Tampa International Airport and Publix Supermarket Charities for making this year’s Cup of Compassion breakfast possible. Special thanks to Dex Imaging, and Melanie and Richard Gonzmart for issuing challenge gifts to encourage attendees’ support of the Crisis Center.

ABOUT CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY

The mission of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is to ensure that no one in our community has to face crisis alone. The orga-

Henry Woodroffe, Jane Castor, and Richard Gonzmart

Scott DeThomas, John Tomlin, Chip Coberly, and Bob Grieb

nization is Tampa Bay’s elite provider of crisis and trauma services. Responding to over 160,000 requests for help each year, the nonprofit agency offers a range of evidence based programs designed to meet community needs: • 2-1-1 Contact Center (suicide prevention, crisis counseling and information and referral services) • Community Outreach and Training (community response and training) • Corbett Trauma Center (individual, family and group trauma counseling and research) • Family Stabilization (financial education and case management for working families) • Sexual Assault Services (forensic exams, advocacy, empowerment and prevention services) • TransCare (9-1-1 emergency and mental health ambulance services, medical van transportation) For more information regarding the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, please visit www.crisiscenter.com

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WELLNESS

THE BENEFITS OF PLAIN WATER

BY CHARLYN FARGO

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ooking to lose weight and improve your diet? Grab a glass -- or two -of plain water.

A recent study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics examined the dietary habits of over 18,300 U.S. adults. It found that the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water by 1 percent reduced their total daily calorie intake and their consumption of saturated fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol. Plain water is considered

tap water or water from a cooler, drinking fountain or bottle.

Dr. Ruopeng An, an assistant professor at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, released this study. It said that people who increased their water consumption by one percent decreased their total intake by 68- to 205 calories, and also reduced their sodium intake by 78 to 235 grams. They also consumed 5 to 18 grams less sugar and decreased their cho-

lesterol consumption by 7 to 21 grams.

An found that "The impact of plain water intake on diet was similar across race/ ethnicity, education, income levels and body weight status." To take things further, he noted that his findings "might be sufficient to design and deliver universal nutrition interventions and education campaigns that promote plain water consumption in replacement of beverages with calories in diverse population subgroups, without profound concerns about message and strategy

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customization."

To conduct his research, An examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics. All participants had to recall everything they ate and drank for two nonconsecutive days over a 10-day span.

Next, An calculated the amount of plain water each person consumed as a percentage of their daily food and beverage intake.

Beverages partially composed of water, such as unsweetened black tea, herbal tea and coffee, were not counted as sources of plain water but were counted in An's calculations of participants' total dietary water consumption.

He found that largest decreases among men and young and middle-aged adults.

But on average, participants only consumed about 4.2 cups of plain water on a daily basis, which only accounts for slightly more than 30 percent of their recommended daily water intake. Participants took in an average of 2,157 calories; 125 of those calories came from beverages sweetened with refined sugar, and 432 calories came from low-nutrition calorie-dense foods, such as desserts, pastries and snack mixes. These foods may add a little variety to your diet, but they're not healthy.

A 1 percent increase in daily plain water consumption may be a small percentage; but it's statistically significant. The change accounted for an 8.6-calorie decrease in daily energy intake. Most notable was participants' slightly reduced intake of sweetened beverages and discretionary foods, along with their consumption of sugar, far, cholesterol and sodium.

Information courtesy of the Illinois News Bureau.

Q AND A

Q: Do raw and cooked spinach provide the same nutritional benefits?

A: Spinach is rich in many nutrients, including carotenoids, such as beta-carotene and lutein, vitamin K, folate, minerals and dietary fiber, regardless of whether it is raw or cooked. The carotenoids tend to be more easily absorbed after cooking, but it really doesn't make a big difference. Alice Lichtenstein, a nutrition expert at Tufts Univer-

sity, believes that you should enjoy eating spinach first and foremost; eat it in the form you prefer. The good news is, spinach doesn't lose a lot of heat-sensitive nutrients, like vitamin C, during most methods of cooking. However, boiling spinach for even just a minute reduces the amount of oxalic acid, which helps you absorb the calcium from spinach and other foods.

Information courtesy of the Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter published in March 2016.

RECIPE

This recipe for chocolate chip zucchini bread from EatingWell magazine is an easy low-fat dessert or snack. Substituting whole-wheat flour to boost the fiber content.

ZUCCHINI BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS • • • • • • • • • • •

3/4 cup low-fat milk 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 small zucchini) 2 cups whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Whisk the milk, eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir in the zucchini. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Add the wet ingredients and chocolate chips to the dry ingredients; stir until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake until the loaf is golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it over onto a wire rack. Let it cool for at least an hour before slicing. Makes one loaf; 12 slices.

Nutrition information per slice: 229 calories; 5 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate; 9 g fat; 32 mg cholesterol; 3 g fiber; 209 mg sodium.

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WELLNESS

NUTS AND CHOLESTEROL

BY CHARLYN FARGO

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ust how do tree nuts lower cholesterol and which ones are the best to eat?

Tufts University explains in their recent Health & Nutrition Letter.

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"At least part of the proven cardiovascular benefits of eating nuts can be explained by their effects on cholesterol and other blood lipids," according to new Tufts research.

In a research study at the university, 61 controlled intervention trials totaling 2,532 participants found that tree nut intake lowered total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins. The key appeared to be nut dose rather than nut type.

Researchers from Tufts and the Life

Sciences Research Organization combed through more than 1,300 prior clinical trials to identify those most relevant to nuts lipid effects. The average age of participants in the 61 selected studies was 45; two-thirds of the trials included both men and women. The most studied nuts in the trials were almonds and walnuts, but included pistachios, macadamia nuts, pecans, cashews, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts.

Peanuts (a legume rather than a true tree nut) were not included. However, other

tein was strongest among participants with Type 2 diabetes.

Want to include more nuts in your diet? Try topping oatmeal with chopped nuts; include nuts in homemade granola; use nuts in salads instead of croutons or cheese; sprinkle nuts on yogurt for a snack or dessert; use nuts to add crunch to wholegrain or vegetable dishes; combine nuts with herbs such as basil or parsley to make pesto; add nuts to stir-fry entrees.

Q AND A

studies have shown that eating peanuts has comparable effects to consuming tree nuts.

Tree nuts are rich in unsaturated fats, soluble fiber, antioxidants and phytosterols.

Researchers found that one daily serving (or 1 ounce) reduced total cholesterol by 4.7 mg/dL and unhealthy LDL cholesterol by 4.8 mg/dL compared to control groups. Apolipoprotein B and triglycerides were also reduced, although it was a smaller effect. The improvement in apolipopro-

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Q: I love dried figs and dates, but aren't they too loaded with sugar to be healthy?

A: The sweetness in dates and dried figs is all natural -- it does not come from added sugars. These fruits have low water content, which makes the naturally occurring sugars more concentrated. As with other whole fruits, this sugar comes with nutrients.

Dates, and especially figs, provide a good source of fiber in a relatively small portion.

They also contain natural plant compounds called polyphenols that are studied for their potential to support antioxidant defenses.

Take advantage of their natural sweetness and use them to replace empty-calorie sugars lacking nutritional benefit.

For example, add some dates or figs to smoothies instead of honey or on hot or cold cereal instead of table sugar. Or add some when baking muffins or cookies and cut back on the amount of sugar in the recipe. Stuff pitted dates with nuts for a gourmet appetizer or party food that is healthful. Or if you want to cut back on rich desserts, follow the tradition of the Mediterranean cuisines where figs and dates grow: Serve a few plain as dessert along with coffee or tea. Savor their sweetness, and satisfy your sweet tooth with two or three large dates or several figs for less than 150 calories.

Information courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research.

RECIPE

Here's a recipe to add a few almonds in your diet. It's from the Almond Board of California. It also lowers the carbohydrates by using trendy, spiralized zucchini noodles.

ZUCCHINI NOODLES AND GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON BA-

SIL DRESSING • 2 cups basil, stems removed (packed) • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, divided • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped • 1 shallot, roughly chopped • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more as needed • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 1 lemon, zested • 1 pound shrimp (26-30 count, peeled and deveined) • 5 medium-sized zucchinis • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes For dressing, in a blender combine basil, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar and lemon zest. Pulse on medium until evenly combined and smooth.

Season with salt and pepper as needed and set aside.

Place the remaining almonds in a small skillet over medium high heat to toast. Shake pan every few seconds, until the almonds turn just golden brown. Remove almonds from heat and set aside.

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and pink, and add two heaping spoonfuls of the lemon basil dressing into shrimp and toss to combine. Transfer seasoned shrimp to a clean bowl and set aside. Using a mandolin or vegetable spiralizer, cut zucchini into thin spaghetti shaped noodles. Add zucchini noodles to the same pan used for the shrimp and saute for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until just tender.

Season the zucchini noodles with salt and pepper and then toss with an additional two heaping spoonfuls of the lemon basil dressing. Turn heat off. Reserve any extra lemon basil dressing for another use.

Toss seasoned shrimp with the zucchini noodles and cherry tomatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Top with the toasted sliced almonds. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Per serving: 460 calories, 29 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate, 34 g fat, 173 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 611 mg sodium.

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WELLNESS

LEAN AND GREEN: What Do Thin People Know?

BY MARILYNN PRESTON

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on't hate thin people. They can't help themselves. But now they've got a chance to help the rest of the world, or at least the majority of Americans struggling fruitlessly to keep their weight where they want it and not 20, 30, 70 pounds over.

Welcome to the latest research from Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab, the home of the Small Plate movement.

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Remember that clever suggestion? Years ago, food psychologist Brian Wansink and his cohorts proved that If you eat on small plates -- in restaurants, in your kitchen, even in front of the TV! -- you are very likely to eat less.

And now they're back in the news with results from Cornell's online Global Healthy Weight Registry, the new name of an ongoing effort to find out how thin people are able to maintain healthy weights for their entire lives, never fluctuating five or 10 pounds, except if they're pregnant.

Is it strictly genetics? A deal with the devil? Constant dieting? None of the above, and especially not constant dieting. That's one of many interesting findings worth sharing. The researchers were analyzing the feedback from just 147 adult GHWR volunteers. Still, anecdotal evidence can be

very inspiring, especially when it affirms what I've been telling you for years about staying slim and healthy: Diets don't work.

SO WHAT DOES?

Eating breakfast, for starters. Ninety-six percent of the healthy and thin responders reported eating breakfast, and, no, we're not talking pancakes and donuts.

Another 90 percent of them exercise, with 42 percent reporting that they work out five or more times a week. About half of them weigh themselves at least once a week. The majority of the responders always eat vegetables at dinner, salads at lunch, and say that chicken is their favorite meat. Only 7 percent consider themselves vegetarians, and a whopping 92 percent of people who maintain a healthy weight say that they are conscious of what they eat.

Conscious of what they eat. That's a biggie.

And here's the finding that reveals the truth few of us want to hear: Nearly half of these thin people say they never go on a diet, and most of the rest do it "rarely."

Mostly they just say no to going Paleo, or joining Jenny Craig, or doing cleansing fasts that depend on juices, soups and astonishing amounts of will power.

"Most slim people don't employ restrictive diets or intense health regimes to stay at a healthy weight," says Wansink, director of the Food and Brand Lab. "Instead, they practice easy habits like not skipping breakfast, and listening to inner cues."

Here are a few more nonrestrictive strategies lean people use to stay lean, according to Wansink, and his best-selling book, "Mindless Eating:" COOK AT HOME. Eating out means

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consuming more food and calories than you would if you cooked for yourself, at home.

I love this strategy. Learn to cook simple, healthy meals in your own kitchen. You'll save lots of money, too.

EAT QUALITY, NONPROCESSED FOODS. This is huge if you don't want to grow huge. There is tons of evidence that processed foods help you pile on the pounds, not to mention increasing your risk of heart disease, diabetes -- the list is enormous.

DON'T SHOP IN BULK PORTION STORES. Think small portions -- in your cart and on your plate. Wansink, and most of his Registry folk, believe in cutting overall consumption over any particular diet.

FOCUS ON ONE EATING GOAL AT A TIME. Want to snack less? Eat smaller meals? Cut way back on sugar? One of the

best ways to improve your eating behavior is to concentrate on one change at a time.

"Trying to do too much at once leads to doing nothing," Wansink says.

CLEAN UP YOUR KITCHEN. In a small but sweet study, the folks at the Food and Brand lab recently reported that people snacked on double the number of calories when standing in a messy kitchen compared to being in an orderly one. Chaos causes stress, and stress often causes people to overeat.

As study author Lenny Vartanian said, "Everything else is out of control, so why shouldn't I be?"

ENERGY EXPRESS-O! NICE "If I go on a diet and work out, I'm always in a bad mood. I'd rather be a little heavier but nice." -- Salma Hayek

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WELLNESS

SUNNY D LIGHT

BY SCOTT LAFEE

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here is accumulating evidence that exposure to sunlight -- and thus, higher production of vitamin D by the body -- may help prevent several forms of cancer. Now comes word of a study that reports babies born in winter (and who haven't had much sunlight exposure at all) benefit if their mothers take vitamin D supplements during pregnancy.

The researchers found that wintertime babies with the prenatal vitamin boost had healthier bones than those whose mothers did not take supplements. Bone mass of summertime babies, on the other hand, wasn't affected by additional vitamins.

Presumably because they got sufficient D from their moms being out in the sun more.

THIS IDEA BITES

Researchers at a recent meeting of the Biophysical Society suggested that the

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next big painkiller might be tarantula venom. Not the whole arachnid cocktail, which can be lethal, but maybe individual elements, such as specific peptide toxins that inhibit pain receptors in the brain.

Nobody has actually tried to develop such an approach yet, so it remains unknown whether the idea has legs.

ISLAND BUZZ

On the island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia, a remote South Pacific atoll owned

by Marlon Brando's family, a sort of mass killing is going on -- for a good cause. Researchers there have released more than 1 million sterile male mosquitos with the goal of ultimately wiping the insect off the face of the island.

And, in fact, mosquito numbers have plummeted on Tetiaroa. Researchers hope to learn enough about the approach to perhaps try it on a broader scale elsewhere.

More than 800,000 children die each year from mosquito-borne diseases, from malaria and dengue to yellow fever and Zika.

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

It would take 1,200,000 mosquitoes -- all busily sucking at the same time -- to drain all of the blood from an average-sized human.

GET ME THAT, STAT!

The number of men who smoke tobacco in India has jumped more than one-third since 1998, up to 108 million persons.

That's bad news because roughly 10 percent of all deaths in India are attributed to tobacco use. Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, which conducted the study, attribute the rise to less stringent (or non-existent) regulation over sales and advertising -- at least compared to countries like the U.S., where tobacco use has declined.

NUMBER CRUNCHER

A Carl's Junior Double Western Bacon burger contains 900 calories, 441 from fat.

It has 49 grams of total fat, or 75 percent of the recommended total fat intake for a 2,000-calorie daily diet, according to the website Calorie Count.

It also contains 155 milligrams of cholesterol (52 percent); 1,770 mg of sodium (74 percent); 64 grams of total carbohydrates (21 percent); 2 g of dietary fiber; 16 g of sugar and 51 g of protein.

COUNTS

45: Number of unplanned pregnancies in U.S. per 1,000 women of reproductive age in 2011 18: Percentage drop in unplanned pregnancies from same study three years earlier Source: Guttmacher Institute

STORIES FOR THE WAITING ROOM

According to the Centers for Disease Control, American adults paid 11 million visits to doctors' offices in 2012 for problems related to obesity. On the plus side, in almost half of those visits, doctors spent time discussing things like good diet, exercise, nutrition and weight reduction.

PHOBIA OF THE WEEK

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Geliophobia: fear of laughter

NEVER SAY DIET

The Major League speed-eating record for brain tacos is 54 in 8 minutes, held by Joey Chestnut. It's not clear what type of brain was consumed, though it's probably safe to assume the source was not the taco-eating contestants, whose participation suggests they entered the contest lacking brains altogether.

MYCROBES

As the name perhaps suggests, Malassezia furfur and its ilk are fungi that reside upon the skin of many hairy animals, humans included. Members of the genus are responsible for most fungal skin diseases, including being the most common cause of dandruff. The fungus requires fat to grow, so it tends to reside where there are plentiful sebaceous glands, like on the scalp.

MEDICAL MYTHS

Your heart does not stop beating, even briefly, when you sneeze. On rare occa-

sions, it might be temporarily beat irregularly due to a powerful sneeze changing pressure in your chest and altering blood flow to the heart, but it never stops.

TRANSLATIONAL MEDS

Generic and market names of drugs and what they do.

MED SCHOOL

Q: What is Darwin's Point?

A: It's a small folded point of skin toward the top of each ear pinnae (external ear flap) that is found on approximately 10 percent of humans. It's suspected of being a vestigial remnant of a larger structure that allowed hominid predecessors to move their ears to focus on distant sounds.

LAST WORDS

"I am still alive!"

-- Roman emperor Gaius Caligula (A.D. 12- A.D. 24). The infamous ruler's final utterings, according to historian Tacitus, but only temporarily accurate as his assassins (members of his body guard) quickly finished the job.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

WATER FITNESS

BENEFITS

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he unique properties of water combine to offer one of the most effective environments for an exercise program. Water fitness is the great equalizer – participants of a wide range of skill and fitness levels can enjoy this low-impact, total body conditioning workout. With the addition of high-quality equipment, the benefits of a water workout are endless.

GETTING FIT: TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING

• Studies have shown convincingly that water workouts decrease body fat as effectively as land-based exercise programs.

• Without performing a single sit-up, a water workout tones and strengthens the abdominals as a result of maintaining a vertical posture against the water’s resistance.

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• Water offers a three-in-one workout for cardiovascular and muscular conditioning and enhanced flexibility. This timeefficient, total body conditioning workout results in increased strength and endurance, and improved biomechanics and balance.

• Low-impact aquatic workouts can prevent the injury, strain and re-injury common to many land-based exercise. Water supports 90 percent of the body’s weight – resulting in reduced stress on joints, muscles, tendon and ligaments.

• Water is a natural and instantly adjustable weight-training machine. Resistance is approximately four to 42 times greater in water than air. A workout can be as vigorous or light as desired by effectively utilizing the water’s resistance.

• Unlike most land activities, water provides resistance in all directions, so both sides of the muscle pair can be strength-

ened simultaneously. For example, an arm curl works both biceps and triceps, since there is resistance to the movement in both directions.

• An upright water workout can be more effective than swimming, because the body’s vertical position increases resistance 75 percent over swimming laps.

Water Fitness Benefits -- 2

FEELING GOOD: FITNESS FOR A LIFETIME

• A regular water fitness program can result in the permanent reduction of blood pressure. Water’s hydrostatic pressure helps the heart circulate blood, which accounts for lower blood pressure and heart rates during deep water exercise versus similar exertions on land.

• Practical daily movements such as walking, lifting and reaching can be incorpo-

• Buoyancy equipment, such as the patented AquaJogger® belt, suspend the body securely and comfortably, supporting the head and neck out of the water, so hair stays dry and glasses can be worn.

Water Fitness Benefits -- 3 • Especially beneficial to individuals with disabilities is the fact that water workouts offer a greater range of motion and freedom of movement than many land-based exercise.

LIQUID ASSETS: INJURY PREVENTION AND HEALING

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rated into a water fitness workout to enhance functionality. This can result in the ability to enjoy and perform the activities of daily life with greater energy and ease.

A water workout can be a social activity just like fitness walking or riding side-byside stationary bikes.

With access to an indoor pool, water exercise becomes a great year-round activity, as well as a safe workout option during inclement weather. It can also be an affordable alternative to at-home workouts which often involve more expensive equipment.

Water exercise is both exhilarating and therapeutic – reducing stress-related symptoms such as high blood pressure and muscle spasms. The water’s full body massage action provides a vigorous yet deeply relaxing workout that is usually pain free.

Water exercise involves all muscle groups, yet virtually eliminates muscle soreness – leaving the muscles relaxed instead of

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tight and sore.

WATER WALKING: NO SWIM SKILLS REQUIRED

• Water walking and running movements are simple to learn and require no swim skills, making deep water workouts accessible to virtually everyone – from those just beginning a workout program to those looking for a great cross-training option.

• Whether in peak condition or recovering from surgery, the water’s forgiving environment supports and offers a light or challenging workout according to the person’s need – for both fragile physical therapy clients and intense athletes.

• The water’s buoyancy helps even the uncoordinated land exerciser achieve a measure of grace with movements that are easy to learn. The fact that water obscures less than stellar bodies also makes this exercise appealing to the self-conscious.

• Water exercise demands the continual use of the abdominal and back muscles as well as the arms and legs in order to maintain erect body alignment and balance. This strengthening of the core abdominals and back can assist in managing and preventing back pain.

• Water exercise enables a person to preserve as much fitness and function as possible while rehabilitating an injury. Many people heal to over 100 percent of preinjury strength and may actually improve their fitness level. Some individuals who have committed to aquatic therapy found their recovery time is reduced by half.

• Heat is lost 25 times faster in water than air, allowing for longer and more comfortable workouts. This natural cooling of the body is particularly beneficial for people who tend to overheat during exercise, and in conditions such as pregnancy or multiple sclerosis, where maintaining a lower core body temperature is very important.

• The water’s pressure helps the heart circulate blood which accounts for lower blood pressure and heart rates during deep water exercise. As a result of this hydrostatic pressure, water exercise may be one of the best and safest activities for cardiac patients. It also helps reduce swelling, allowing many people with arthritis or injuries to exercise. n To find a retailer near you visit www.AquaJogger.com or call 1-800-922-9544.

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LOOKING FOR BEARS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

BY NORMA MEYER

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e are tracking grizzly bears in British Columbia's remote Great Bear Rainforest when we stumble upon an adrenalininducing lair: There's a claw-dug "daybed" where an XXXXL furry body recently rested, next to a gory bodiless chum salmon head and other snacked-on salmon carcasses. Grizzlies must be near (again, why am I doing this?), so led by our naturalist we bear-sleuth on, following sedge grass trampled by sharp-fanged predators and plentiful piles of bear poop.

"This is prime grizzly bear viewing territory," murmurs Russ Markel, captain of our eight-passenger schooner, Passing Cloud, anchored nearby in snug Cascade Inlet. Markel has bear spray tucked in a pocket and repeatedly calls out, "Yo, bear"

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so as not to surprise a 900-pound lumbering carnivore. Soon we investigate a decrepit abandoned fisherman's cabin where bears have partied -- first hint, the jaw-mangled Pilsner beer can; second hint, what once was a stove. The grizzlies (and human corpse I expect to see inside) are MIA. Back in our inflatable Zodiac, we glide toward sleek Passing Cloud, the lone vessel in this narrow glacier-carved fjord spectacularly lined with hundreds of waterfalls plunging off sheer granite cliffs.

To greet us, our endearing chef stands on the boat's bow playing "Amazing Grace."

On bagpipes. Wonder what the grizzlies think. I'm on an Outer Shores Expedition, an extraordinary 305-nautical-mile, ecoadventure up Canada's wild western coast.

For nine days, I share Passing Cloud's tight quarters with eight strangers -- and luckily, they're super-great folks. There are two baby-boomer couples who are passengers and the four-person crew of Outer Shores founder and marine biologist Markel; 27-year-old first mate Joel White, who anticipates needs like Radar on MASH; naturalist Volker Deecke, who is a notable whale expert and also studying bears; and chef-bagpiper Graham MacLennan, who whips up to-die-for deserts

-- chocolate pots de creme in ramekin cups. We quickly bond (one tiny ship bathroom equipped with a "privacy fan" makes for forever friends) as we serenely sail hours each day and land by Zodiac to explore moss-cloaked forests draped in stringy witch's-hair lichen and maybe hiding hobbits with bears.

Day One launches the maritime magic. Some 20 orca whales accompany Passing Cloud throughout the afternoon, mesmerizing us with acrobatic dives. We eavesdrop on their chirping and singing conversations when Deecke lowers a hydrophone into the waters of Johnstone Strait and explains what the magnificent giants are "saying." Humpback whales next dance a ballet of flukes. We learn how to calculate when they'll resurface in a chorus of blowing spouts.

Every day delivers new wonders: a gray whale, a minke whale, sea otters, sea lions, 21 species of seabirds, Dall's porpoises leaping alongside our 70-foot schooner. Near Penrose Island, we walk on a fantastical white beach of sea shells that musically tinkle with rolling tides.

Elsewhere, on a towering cliff's wall, we examine painted red ochre pictographs left by long-gone First Nations people.

On Calvert Island, after a steep wilderness hike unveils dramatic ocean vistas, we descend to a sweeping pristine beach, where our chef has laid out guacamole and chips and vegan coconut treats atop a granite boulder facing colonies of rock-clinging giant green anemones.

"This is the most stupendous experience," passenger Charlotte Meadows, a dietitian from Virginia, tells me midway through the trip. "I don't ever want it to end." She and her husband booked the expedition to celebrate their 65th birthdays.

We're on a repositioning voyage that varies from Outer Shores' usual itinerary for the Great Bear Rainforest, the 250-mile-long gem that is the planet's largest tract of unspoiled temperate rainforest. Normally passengers go to locally operated "bear viewing platforms," where the animals often congregate during salmon season. But we're DIY for finding black-snouted beasts.

Which means multiple bear recons. In tangled woodlands above the Kwatna River's muddy banks, we tromp in our gumboots past colossal paw prints, a smorgasbord trail of gnawed salmon dragged in by bears, scads of scat and a tree trunk snagged by a passing grizzly's brown fur.

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I feel eyes on us.

"We are now guests of the bear hotel," Markel intones.

Please don't call room service.

Deecke assures that bears are typically afraid of people, then details an experiment where scientists put the scent of a beaver's anal glands on a post with a camera to lure bears so they could be filmed.

This is Day Six on the boat; with infrequent short "ship showers," so I'm pretty sure I give off that same whiff.

Safely back in the Zodiac, spawningbound salmon nearly jump into the raft and bald eagles majestically soar one by one from the tops of ancient Sitka spruce and red cedar trees. I lose count after the 18th eagle in the parade. Later, on our aft deck, we gape at fluorescent pink skies illuminating mountaintops and again clink silver wine goblets in a toast. ("Oh no, that's bad luck! Each time you do that a sailor dies," Deecke reminds.)

From dawn to lights-out, Ph.D.s Markel and Deecke enthusiastically teach us about the fragile ecosystem and every living thing we encounter. (I now know how barnacles have sex.) Markel also gives a nightly "Chart Chat" to discuss the next day's travels before we retreat to

quaint-sized staterooms.

On Day Seven of nine we socialize with our first human. An older solo sailor named Kevin joins us soaking in the natural hot springs of Eucott Bay. We eventually leave in our Zodiac from where -- huge thrill! -- we spot not a grizzly but a black bear. Only the hefty creature is rambling on the grassy shore toward Kevin. (Here's where I ponder: Maybe we can just watch the bear for a while; gray-haired, swim-suited Kevin surely could "look big" as we've been coached to do in a pinch.) We yell to Kevin; both he and the scared bear scram.

Our final night aboard Passing Cloud is emotion-choked. It has been an enthralling adventure with strangers who became family. Says passenger Rick Verbeek, a Toronto emergency room physician: "Trip of a lifetime doesn't even come close to describing what I experienced in the last week."

As we part the next morning it's bear hugs all around.

WHEN YOU GO Outer Shores Expeditions offers a variety of trips, all aboard Passing Cloud along Canada's Pacific coast: www.outershores. ca or 855-714-7233.

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SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, HEALTHY WEIGHT FOR LIFE.

Excess weight makes you feel heavy and less than optimal. It also directly impacts your health by increasing your likelihood of developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease and more. Take the first bold step today to prevent disease and find your healthy weight for life.

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PANACHE VUE’ in Obesity Medicine & Advanced Dr.40 Lara is Board Certified Certification in Bioidentical HormoneReplacement Therapy

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