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DEPARTMENTS SEPTEMBER 2015
VOLUME 6, ISSUE 7 SEPTEMBER 2015 Publisher | Editor In Chief Nina Stanley Executive Art Director Shaun Drees Fashion Editor Dali Hernandez Photographer | Photo Editor Lisa Sibley Media Consultants Tallia Keene Milinda O’Daniel Erica Turchin
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22 HEALTH & WELLNESS 07/Let’s Get Something Straight
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BEAUTY
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HEALTH
LET'S GET SOMETHING STRAIGHT
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ave you ever wondered how orthodontics works? Most of us take it for granted that braces or aligners “just move teeth”. You would be interested to find out that orthodontics really has very little to do with teeth. No I haven’t lost my mind and the sky has not fallen. The reality is that orthodontics relies on the metabolism of your bone, In other word how your jaws respond to orthodontic forces. We know that in the presence of pressure (the direction the tooth is moving to), bone will disappear and on the side that the tooth has come from new bone has been deposited. In other word we move the tooth socket and the tooth just goes along for the ride.
Dr. Paul R. Duryea, DDS, MS
Because of this fact it is important that the Orthodontist knows of any health changes that could affect this action. Certain diseases such as Osteopenia and Osteoporosis may make Orthodontics impossible, as are the drugs used to treat these problems. This is why a current health history is so important and any changes should be discussed with your Orthodontist. Any changes no matter how small you may think they are can affect the outcome of treatment with disastrous consequences. Improve your health and improve your smile and remember “Let’s get something straight”. If we can help make your smile the best it can be please contact us for a no charge evaluation.
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Dr. Carl Conforti, D.C. Dr. Todd Bodanza, D.C. & Dr. Damien Rogers, D.C.
AVOID UNNECESSARY SURGERY:
Tampa Bay Doctors offering Non-Surgical Alternative for Spinal Surgery Patients DRX9000
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ack pain is one of the top reasons people go to the doctor, and the fastest growing treatment is spinal fusion. More than 465,000 spinal fusions were performed in the United States in 2011. In fact, spinal fusion surgeries grew 70% from 2001 to 2011. It is estimated that patients spent over $200 million on those surgeries. Shockingly, on average, the United States performs up to 4 times more back and neck surgeries than any other nation. It leaves us to wonder, DID ALL OF THESE PATIENTS REALLY NEED SURGERY? As chiropractors in the Tampa Bay area for more than 14 years, Dr. Carl Conforti, D.C., Dr. Todd Bodanza, D.C., and Dr. Damien Rogers, D.C. have been fighting to reduce those numbers and provide a safe, surgery free options for patients who truly want to be well.
LET ME SHARE A STORY:
Unfortunately, we have patients that walk into our offices every day with stories of failed neck and back surgeries. Some come in with stories of years of struggle, some with recent trauma from a motor vehicle accident,
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but they all have one thing in common. They want relief from the pain that prevents them from living their lives and they do not want to have to go under the knife, or take harmful shots and pills to mask the pain. After consulting with various doctors and reviewing his treatment options, one of our most successful patients told us that a spinal surgeon told him after he questioned the finality of surgery that spinal decompression “couldn’t hurt, but more than likely wouldn’t help.” In fact, the surgeon told this patient that he wished him luck and would see him in a few months for surgery. WELL HE WAS WRONG! We could not understand why a surgeon would wish surgery upon a patient that had other options that would prevent him from going through the pain and suffering associated with back surgery. Not to mention the risk associated with the spinal fusions including infection and even paralysis. Luckily our patient took charge of his own health and continued researching our spinal decompression with the DRX9000. The DRX9000 that we have in our offices is used to treat neck and back pain caused by
• Back pain due to weight issues • Spinal stenosis
LET’ SEE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OUR TREATMENTS!
disc problems. Our patient came into our office, we completely reviewed his MRI’s, x-rays, and medical history and determined that not only did he qualify, but he was the perfect candidate for the spinal decompression treatment. After his treatments, our patient was able to stop taking his medication. He walked into our office one day and said “Doc, I feel like myself for the first time in 15 years. I do not have that groggy feeling I became accustomed to while taking my medication. And on top of that, I am finally able to get a restful night sleep!” And he was only half way through his treatment plan!!
AND HE DIDN’T HAVE TO TAKE A HAND FULL OF PILLS WITH EVERY MEAL!
So now you are wondering, how do I know if I would be a great candidate for your treatment?! Well, typically we treat people who experience the following: • 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 • Toothache like pain that goes down your leg or in one of your buttocks • Relapse of neck or back pain following surgery
“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
NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE A SUCCESS STORY OF YOUR OWN!!
The DRX9000 is a very specific technology that uses your spinal condition, your current body weight, and precise angles and measurements to customize the treatment for each patient. We believe that every person that suffers from back pain, neck pain, spinal stenosis, sleepless nights, and numbness in the extremities deserves the opportunity to learn as much as they can about the treatment alternatives to painful surgeries. My team and I want the opportunity to review your current condition and provide you with the knowledge that the surgeons do not want you to know about. We will provide you with a consult, exam, and x-rays (if necessary), and provide you with the knowledge that will ultimately change your life forever.
SINCE WE ARE DETERMINED TO PUT AN END TO UNNECESSARY NECK AND BACK SURGERIES, WE ARE OFFERING
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BOOKS AS DECORATION JOSEPH PUBILLONES
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he Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero said, "A room without books is like a body without a soul." I love rooms that are filled with books, books and more books. There is nothing that creates a sense of warmth and invitation more than a room full of books. They offer a sense of serenity and
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add visual interest. Rooms that have incorporated books into their decor offer a personal point of view in decorating, as each book offers a glimpse into the mind of the homeowner. Decorating with books is great because they are a useful item and always look great in almost any style of interior. Sometimes a room that looks lifeless can be brought out of its funk just by adding some books. Books can be used in every room of the house as decorative accessories. In the library, they are de rigueur, but nowadays books can be used in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Even if you are not a booklover, books have a way of grounding a home. Books never go out of style, so they are a good investment for your interiors and your wallet. Books can be used and displayed in many ways. Here are some suggestions. Of course, there is the old standard of books in a bookcase. A wall of books is a classic way of showing off your collection and says the owner of this home loves books. Books can also be stacked like tall columns to give the appearance of real columns in a room and enhance the architecture. Books can be stacked on tables just like an old library table or used as a base for a sculpture or a beautiful orchid in a cachepot. A stack of pretty books you love says, "Welcome!" Special books can be opened on a stand or table to show them off as a decorative accessory. Larger coffee table books can be displayed prominently, while smaller and paperback books should go into bookcases or storage. Bookends flanking a group of books can add a finishing touch to a fireplace mantle or an upright piano. A nonworking fireplace can be outfitted with shelves as a place to hold books. This will also create a focal point. Books can be stacked upon each other and topped with a glass for an instant side table -- perfect for resting your favorite cocktail. Some like their books in their multicolored bindings. A recent trend has been to gather coordinated book-covers to create a coordinated color scheme. The latter is a great way of adding a punch of color Books are great as fillers for cupboards and windowsills. In a kitchen, books can be added to the cookbook cabinets. Low bookcases can be used to create a demarcation or division of functions and space within a room. Other ways to use books in your decor: Turn a stack of books into a lamp base. Hollowed books can be used as planters for small succulents or as storage boxes.
HEALTH
ARE YOU GETTING YOUR ZZZZZZZZZ?
DEBBIE AND LARRY LIEBERMAN
Do you or a loved one suffer from one of the following? • Nightly or near-nightly snoring • Choking, gasping, or snorting during sleep • Daytime drowsiness regardless of the number of hours slept • Long pauses in breathing • Headaches upon waking • Dry mouth or sore throat upon waking • Frequent visits to the bathroom throughout the night • Poor, fitful, or restless sleep • Depression, irritability, or moodiness • Feeling out of breath upon waking • Memory impairment and difficulty focusing • Insomnia If you answered yes to many of these
symptoms you or someone you care about may be suffereing from Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea is a condition in which sufferers stop breathing momentarily during sleep and nearly always snore. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, which is caused by the over-relaxation of the soft tissues in the back of the throat. This obstructs the airway, inducing snoring and the temporary stoppage of breathing. Today this disorder appears to be on the rise affecting up to 25 million Americans, most of them men. Many patients do not realize they suffer with this condition – their sleeping partner usually brings it to their attention. So I often I hear, “ I don’t have a snoring problem.” In our office after an initial examination a sleep study may be suggested. This is easily done either at a facility or even in your own home. Treatment generally consists of the fabrication of an oral sleep appliance- a non-invasive, effective alternative for patients who are want something instead of the traditional CPAP treatment. Studies show that roughly half of patients find the CPAP masks to be too uncomfortable to use. We have had a lot of success treating
patients with a fitted dental device that is put in place before going to bed. This oral appliance holds the lower jaw forward and slightly open to help maintain an open airway, reducing snoring and apneas. . Our office follows the guidelines of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine) for the treatment of oral appliances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring management. We are devoted to the wellbeing of our patients and enjoy working with primary care physicians and sleep specialists. Our Insurance coordinator handles billing for these appliances and has found that frequently, the patient is covered through their medical insurance or Medicare. Once a decision is made as to which oral appliance therapy is the right option for you, we will have the long lasting appliance made and tailored to your specific needs. We will monitor your progress on a regular basis to maintain proper fit and effectiveness. You can look forward to years of improved health and sleep. Yours for better dental health, Larry Lieberman,DDS
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CRAVINGS... THE GOOD AND BAD Part 2 DR. CESAR LARA
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ast month we began a discussion on cravings, and how a lack of awareness and insight around our cravings can lead to poor food choices, and medical conditions that result from those choices such as insulin resistance and obesity. All the while, we often fail to actually identify and satisfy our bodies’ nutritional needs. This month we continue the cravings discussion by examining what the body does need to be nutritionally satisfied. There are two major categories of nutrients, macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals. Each is required in different quantities, but all are vital to foster optimal health. Due to the dieting industry, we are often unsure how to feel about the food that we eat. Are carbohydrates making Americans fat? The Atkins or South Beach diets would have you think so. Or is it fats that make you fat? This was the wisdom of the 80s and 90s, where low-fat and fat-free products flooded the supermarket shelves. Some vegans and vegetarians insist that the levels of protein in current American diets far exceed our actual needs, to the detriment of our bodies and the environment. What are we to think? Although each of us may have that perfect proportion of macronutrients that allows us to look and feel our best, it is guaranteed that all of us need some combination of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in our diets. This energy from our food transforms into energy for our cells. What we eat keeps us alive, and without all three macronutrients, the system breaks down. The second major component of a diet is micronutrients, our vitamins and minerals. These are tiny quantities of inorganic materials that our bodies cannot make for themselves. We must get micronutrients from our diets, preferably from a rich variety of whole (unprocessed) foods, although we often take these in supplement
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form as well. These tiny building blocks work together with the larger building blocks of macronutrients to care for our bodies. For example, Vitamin C helps the body’s repair process, ensuring that our wounds heal properly. When we look at cravings in a context of macronutrients and micronutrients, we find that the question of why we crave is not straightforward. For example, if you crave a cheeseburger, it could be for many reasons. You might need protein because you haven’t consumed enough, or you might be craving more fat in your diet. You might be craving iron, a micronutrient which helps you form oxygen-bearing red blood cells. Alternately, you might want the cheeseburger for emotional reasons, which we will discuss next month. To understand why you crave the cheeseburger requires a bit of detective work. As we noted in last month’s article, cravings are valuable information provided by your body, but they require you to decipher the information in order to understand it. When you crave a cheeseburger, you might ask yourself the following questions: 1. Have I eaten recently? If not, you may be just plain hungry. If a cheeseburger feels like a good choice in that moment, then eat it. If you would rather make another choice, now you have the awareness to do so. 2. Have I been eating less protein than usual? Have I been doing more exercise, particularly weight-lifting, than usual? If the answer to either is yes, you may be craving protein. Again, you can eat the cheeseburger for protein, or you can select another option. For something leaner, try grilled chicken or fish, cot-
tage cheese, or Greek yogurt. 3. Have I been eating less fat than usual? If yes, you may need some fat in your diet. The cheeseburger is an option, but so is an avocado or nut butter. 4. Have I ever been anemic? Have I been getting enough iron in my diet lately? Iron is found in red meat, but also in dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale. Some of us are more prone to iron deficiency than others. If your diet is lacking in iron, you have choices as to how to address the deficiency. This detective work may require some trial and error, and also some time. It can be helpful to record your cravings and look for patterns. Once you become aware of your patterns, habits, and imbalances, you can refine your diet to be both satisfying and sustaining. 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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WELLNESS (10 percent), 1 gram of sugar and 3 grams of protein.
COUNTS
100: number of working dentists in the United States in 1825. Source: "The Excruciating History of Dentistry," by James Wynbrandt
MANIA OF THE WEEK
Aboulomania: pathological indecisiveness.
NEVER SAY DIET
The Major League Eating record for whole pickled beef tongue is 3 pounds, 3 ounces in 12 minutes, held by Dominic Cardo. The feat left observers speechless, not to mention the cattle.
BEST MEDICINE
A NEW WRINKLE IN AGING SCOTT LAFEE
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mong the traditional rites at high-school reunions and similar events is the universal assessment of attendees who have hardly seemed to age and those who have, well, gotten "really old." Scientists are not immune to such observations. The Dunedin Study in New Zealand has tracked the lives of 1,000 Dunedin residents, all born in 1972 or 1973, regularly measuring 18 biological factors, from dental health to liver function. Duke University researchers tapped the database to determine whether the rate of aging actually varied among individuals.
THEIR CONCLUSION: YEP.
They found that the "biological age" often diverged substantially from actual age. Though everyone in the Dunedin Study was 38 years old, some had the cardiovascular fitness level, lung capacity, immune
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system, etc., of people much younger or much older. Some participants were aging three biological years every year. And here's the kicker: The scientists asked a group of Duke undergraduates to assess facial portraits of study participants and rate how young or old they appeared. The students found that participants whose bodies were biologically aging faster on the inside also looked older on the outside. The one possible saving grace: Twentysomethings think everybody looks old.
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
A reddit user survey earlier this year found that most men shower daily; women do so slightly less often. (It's possible the latter are throwing in a bath or two.) An earlier study reported that 7 percent of Americans say they bathe rarely or not at all.
NUMBER CRUNCHER
A serving of Funyuns (49.6 grams) contains 260 calories, 126 from fat. It has 14 grams of total fat, or 22 percent of the recommended total fat intake for a 2,000-calorie daily diet, according to the Calorie Count database. It also contains zero milligrams of cholesterol, 400 milligrams of sodium (17 percent), 30 grams of total carbohydrates
During a physical exam, a doctor remarked on a new patient's extraordinarily ruddy complexion. The patient replied, "High blood pressure, doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother's side or your father's?" asked the doctor. "Neither," replied the patient. "My wife."
OBSERVATION
"A doctor's reputation is made by the number of eminent men who die under his care." -- playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
MEDICAL HISTORY
This week in 1927, the first iron lung was installed at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York in response to a postwar polio epidemic. The electric respirator was developed at Harvard University by Philip Drinker and Louis Agassiz Shaw and used two vacuum cleaners. The device encloses a patient (except for the head) and alternates internal air pressure, causing the lungs to inflate and deflate and promote breathing.
LAST WORDS
"At 50, everyone has the face he deserves." Those were writer George Orwell's last written words. He died in 1950 at the age of 46.
BEAUTY
ANDREW ASHTON LaPosh Salon words and help me with what they mean. Ombre, balliage, and lowlights are a few I've been hearing. I would just like to know so when I go to my Hairstylist the next time, I understand the lingo. Thanks, Gabriella
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ear Andrew Ashton, I keep hearing all these terms that are being used concerning hair. Could you clarify some of these
Dear Gabriella, We have been hearing these words used a lot lately although they have been around in my world for quite some time. With new and different trends that come and go, so do these words or terms. First off, Ombre is a French word that means shadow. The term Ombre hair refers to hair color that either fades from dark to light or from light to dark. For instance, you may have a dark brown root area that fades lighter to blond ends. Balayage (Balliage is how we spell it sometimes in the United States), is a word that has
been around a long time as well but we are using a lot more now because of the highlight trends we are seeing. Balayage is another French word meaning to sweep. Balayage is a hand painting (or sweeping) way of highlighting hair. When you are using foils to highlight hair, it can look more uniform. Balayage makes highlights look more natural like a child's hair color. Balayage can be very subtle or very dramatic depending on the look you want to achieve. Lowlights are simply the opposite of highlights. Highlights are going lighter with hair color and lowlights are going darker with the hair color. All three of these words go hand in hand. You can balayage lowlights or highlights to achieve an ombre hair color. We are doing a lot of balayage and ombre looks in LaPosh Salon every day. Hope this clears things up for you. Andrew Ashton
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HEALTH
IT'S TIME TO FOCUS ON HEALTH CARE... Not Sick Care
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here has become an inexhaustible amount of medical technology and natural cures claiming to either get you well or enhance your health in some way. But although billions of dollars are being spent and more and more doctors and specialists are going into practice every year, the amount of illness, depression, disease and the number of people on prescriptions dramatically increase every year. America has become one of the sickest countries in the world. When it comes to health, medical technology and natural cures obviously are not working out. The failure of our health care system has made alternatives to medicine very popular. Studies done at Harvard show that more visits were made to alternative health care providers during the last several years than were made to medical doctors. The vast majority of these visits were made to chiropractors. Chiropractic schools are beginning to open up at major universities. Today, chiropractic’s scientific and clinical research has become recognized and published in leading medical and scientific journals. Most professional and Olympic teams now either hire or work with a chiropractor to improve performance, recover from injury, and keep their players healthier. For someone to say they do not believe in chiropractic just shows ignorance of a
chiropractor’s training, methodology, research, and proven success rate. The spine and nervous system totally control all function and healing in a human body. The reason you can eat, breathe, hear, see, sleep, and walk is because the spine and nervous system transmit the commands from the brain to the body. If you think about it, the body is actually kind of stupid. The body does not know what to do unless it is told what to do. This being the case, the best way to hurt someone is to hurt his or her spine and nervous system. Slips, falls, accidents, childhood mishaps, sports injuries, poor posture, hard work conditions, stress, and even the birth process can cause spinal misalignment that leads to damage or interference within the nervous system. Research has shown that these misalignments are the leading cause of many of the unwanted conditions, illnesses, and diseases people suffer from every day. While prescriptions and over the counter medications have become the leading cause of death in America, chiropractic is safe. It is so safe that doctors of chiropractic pay only a fraction of what medical doctors pay for insurance (As little as $900/yr for chiropractors vs. $25,000 – 125,000/yr for medical doctors). There is only one healer. It is not a pill, a shot, a vitamin, an herb, a magnet, a medical technology, or a doctor of any kind. It is the body. Chiropractic does not treat the symptom or the disease. Chiropractic does not cure the disease because this can be done only by the natural intelligence from within. Nature needs no help to get you well or keep you well. It just needs no interference. Chiropractic seeks to remove this interference. Today, more than 6 million chiropractic adjustments are performed on families each week making chiropractic the leading alternative form of health care and the number one profession in the world for
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DARK SPOT CORRECTION BY VALERIE KELLEY
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f you had to guess which signs of aging bother most women, chances are you’d pick wrinkles. And you would be correct. But there’s another aging giveaway which bothers women just as much: dark spots. These small dark patches — known technically as hyperpigmentation — are caused by over-production of melanin, the brown pigment within the skin, brought about by long-term exposure to ultraviolet light. The result, of course, is that a full-blown beauty industry has sprung up around them. A myriad of products now exist that are expressly designed to reverse the damage, remove, and prevent dark spots. So, where does one begin? Though the true cause of hyperpigmentation is still not known, most experts agree that hormones and sun exposure are at the heart of the problem. Both trigger the production of excess melanocytes — the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color — causing a symmetrical darkening of the complexion, usually concentrated on the upper cheeks and forehead. It is up to 10 times more common in women than men, appearing between the ages of 20 and 40, and while it affects women of all ethnicities, darker complexions tend to have the most persistent forms. Hyperpigmentation can occur at either the surface level (superficial melasma) or in the deeper layers of skin (dermal or deep melasma), giving it more of a spread-out appearance. According to Dana Martinez, owner of South Tampa's Lecada Medical Artistry, hyperpigmentation can be a challenging condition. The good news is there are potent treatments available to remedy the situation. In-office chemical peels are the quickest and most effective course of action. Martinez favors ViPeel’s quarterly system of peels which result in a quick, non-aggressive shedding of the surface layers of the skin. "It's a great alternative to laser that works well on all complexions, especially
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dark or olive skin tones," she says. "The exfoliation helps lift away accumulated dead cells which hold excess melanin." If peeling isn't your thing, all skin types can try Fraxel Laser to specifically target pigmentation and sun damage, helping break up stubborn spots by creating microscopic wounds at the dermal layer. Typically, skin will have a pinkish tone for 3-5 days, then turn darker for 7-10 days. Flaking may occur as new skin replaces dead tissue. A series of 3-5 treatments, spaced a month apart is generally recommended for an amazing result. More recently, Martinez and her team have seen incredible results with Collagen Induction Therapy. C.I.T., or micro-needling, works to initiate an all-natural repair process within the skin’s deepest layers, and is the only skin rejuvenation treatment to target and regulate 3 key skin cells (keratinocyte, melanocyte and fibroblast) without compromising the integrity of the epidermis. Your skin starts improving from the very first treatment and the results continue in the deep layers of the skin for over a year after your treatment. Last, but not least, the much-maligned hydroquinone, one of the oldest treatments for skin lightening and the ingredient reportedly responsible for Michael Jackson's “bleached” look, is actually okay in small
amounts. Hydroquinone is available in 2% formulations over-the-counter or 4% by prescription and is extremely effective at blocking the pathway for melanin. New to the market is a prescription-only melasma cream by Trinity Medical Pharmacy that combines Hydroquinone and Tretinoin with a groundbreaking technology that delivers faster, more visible results. Since the cream is compounded at the time of order, it has no preservatives and is paraben-free; as a prescription, it's covered by many insurances. Although, treatment is an essential part of reducing and correcting the visual appearance of hyperpigmentation, the importance of sunscreen cannot be overstated. Exposure to sunlight automatically stimulates the formation of new melanin. Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, one with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, every day-yes, even on cloudy days! With a regimen that works and adequate sun protection you can prevent your discoloration from ever returning. Lecada Medical Artistry offers a full menu of non-surgical options to help you achieve a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance. If you're looking for an alternative to cosmetic surgery, contact Lecada at 813-874-2332 for a complimentary consultation.
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Does “RESALE” make you feel like a Visitor in your own home? BY GENE MCDONALD “THE COUNTERTOP ROCK STAR”
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remember not too long ago many people I know were buying up houses here in Tampa Bay and flipping them for quick profits. Then when the Home buying crash hit these House flippers were devastated as REAL Licensed realtors grinned. I myself was amazed how easy it was to buy a house, paint it beige and make a quick profit. (BTW I wish we could ban the color beige from over taking Florida) LOL I myself am happy to announce to my Panache Vue readers that many here in Tampa Bay are remodeling their homes for the long haul. I am so happy to see and hear that. Shout it loud Tampa Bay!! Why move? Let’s Improve!! Ok I may be excited a bit, but I feel this way, totally refreshing to hear news like that. I recently built this stylish custom Bar & Kitchen for a game room in St. Petersburg. They chose Jade Glass bar tops and Kirei wood custom cabinetry. Now when they were choosing colors they actually realized that they will be living in the house not a designer on HGTV, Not a builder, not a realtor, not even me. They realized they will be living in their home to enjoy with friends and family. They chose what makes them happy. Even if my house is not my forever house, I would never let someone pressure me into choosing a color or style because of ‘RESALE”. I’ll even go one step fur-
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ther and to say if they were going to sell their home, I bet the potential buyer would feel more comfortable buying their home knowing they loved it and was proud to make memories there. When designing your home, or redesigning your home, simply visualize the actual space, structure then Color. Let’s try to bring some excitement into your home; you can still hire wonderful designers. Just because someone is a designer doesn’t mean they are a good fit for you, same with builders, realtors, and kitchen remodelers. There are even designers who are self appointed because they watched The Flipping houses marathon edition on the DIY network last weekend, so be careful. Now let’s talk about PETS, YES PETS!!! I can see the look on your face now if you are a pet lover to be told that you need to remove every little speck of evidence that you own pets. Are there really people out there that are living in their own home without pets because somebody told them about resale? Say it isn’t so! If you want pet doors and Custom built in pet feeders, by all means do so; your pets bring joy to your home as well. Now if you disagree with the TV realtor or designer when it comes to pets, why listen to them on other furnishings? I love the smile on a customers face when they find out I can make them a pet
feeder that matches their kitchen. Express yourself in your home. Worrying about what a future potential person will do is the task for a fool. Do not compromise the enjoyment of your home for someone who will not live there. Be bold and unleash that inner designer in YOU!!! Have lots of fun and enjoy life to the fullest. Think of your favorite colors, your own space saving ideas for personal items. How do you like to cook in the kitchen?, How do you like your home office?, How you like your wrap around decks?, Your outdoor kitchens? And most importantly, think of all the family, friends and pets that will participate in your home. Do that and you will not feel like a visitor in your own home? May the best times in your past become the worst times in your future. n 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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Dali Hernandez is the Creative Director and head designer for House of Dali. She is also a Real Estate Agent operating in the Tampa Bay area. 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. Dali’s fashion line is for the woman who still maintains her social status and is not afraid to make a fashion statement. She feels that there shouldn’t really be a target age or group for her line, because she feels that women are sexy and edgy at any age. Dali was featured on FOX13, What’s Hot Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Pulse, Vocess International, Creative Loafing, tbttimes, St. Pete Times, Panache Vue, Remark Magazine, Libertine Magazine, Envie, and was Semi Finalist for “Fashion Star” NBC. Follow me Website: www.houseofdali.com Instagram: @houseofdali Facebook: www.facebook.com/dalifashiondesigner Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/houseofdali Twitter: twitter.com/HouseofDali E-mail: dali@panachevue.com www.PanacheVue.com
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WELLNESS sweeteners remain a good option for people who are working to control their weight -- but that water should be your first choice. Nicola McKeown of Tufts University adds, "Although minus the sugar, diet sodas may be loaded with caffeine, and drinking too much may lead to loss of sleep and other deleterious health effects." Information courtesy Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, September 2015.
PISTACHIO UPDATE SCOTT LAFEE
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ou've probably heard about the benefits of eating a handful of nuts -- walnuts, almonds or pecans. You can add pistachios to the list as well. A research article, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, April 2015, compiled results from several research articles that highlighted the potential benefits of regular pistachio consumption. When comparing pistachios to some other nuts, they found they are lower in calories and fat, and higher in fiber, phytosterols, gamma-tocopherol, vitamin K and certain carotenoids.
HERE ARE OTHER FINDINGS FROM THE REVIEW:
1. When on calorie-restricted diets, inclusion of nuts can help dieters stay on track. One study found that when individuals consumed 20 percent of their calories from pistachios, they had a significant decrease in waist circumference and a trend toward a reduction in body fat. 2. Pistachios are a good source of fiber. Increased fiber intake has been shown to aid in weight loss and lower the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer. Pistachios also have a low glycemic index, which can help curb hunger pangs and lower blood glucose. 3. Pistachios are chockfull of vitamins and minerals. Thiamin (vitamin B-1) is found in pistachios and plays an important role
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in the body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates. 4. The mineral content of pistachios could also play a helpful role in controlling blood pressure levels and the prevention of bone-related diseases. 5. Pistachios contain phenolic compounds, carotenoids and other bioactives, which are responsible for their golden, green and purple hues. These compounds can help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer, and help prevent vision loss associated with aging. 6. Pistachios have the highest phytosterol content of all nuts, and several studies have shown an inverse relationship with phytosterol consumption and cholesterol levels. The bottom line is pistachios -- like walnuts and other tree nuts -- can be part of a heart-healthy diet.
Q AND A
Q: Are diet sodas safe? A: You may be reluctant to switch from sugar-sweetened soft drinks to diet sodas because of safety concerns. Most of these worries are urban legends and unsubstantiated Internet rumors. According to the FDA, "Food safety experts generally agree there is no convincing evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship between these sweeteners and negative health effects in humans. The FDA has monitored consumer complaints of possible adverse reactions for more than 15 years." Questions have also been raised about whether non-caloric sweeteners might somehow nonetheless contribute to weight gain. While it's best not to overdo diet drinks, experts at Tufts University say artificial
RECIPE
Here's a healthy recipe using pistachios -- quinoa kale risotto with pistachios. It's from the American Pistachio Growers.
QUINOA KALE RISOTTO WITH PISTACHIOS 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups uncooked quinoa 3 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup white wine 1 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups chopped fresh kale
ZEST OF 1/2 LEMON
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add quinoa and cook for an additional minute. Meanwhile, heat vegetable broth, white wine, rosemary and black pepper together in a small pot until warm. Reduce heat to low. Add broth mixture to saucepan with quinoa mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until it is absorbed. Repeat this procedure for about 15 minutes, until all of liquid is absorbed, and quinoa is tender, but not overcooked. Stir in kale, lemon zest and pistachios, and heat for an additional minute only, until ingredients are heated through but kale remains bright green. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 (1 cup) servings. Nutritional Information per Serving: 346 calories, 12 g protein, 49 g carbohydrates, 10 g fat, 6.5 g fiber, 496 mg sodium.
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FALL FISHING IN PINELLAS COUNTY BY CAPTAIN STEWART AMES
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ishing during the fall off of Pinellas County requires an angler to be decisive. Why? …because there are so many different species of fish to catch that their won’t be time to do it all in one fishing trip. Certainly, the red-fishing will be good as fall is typically an excellent time of year to target this species. Snook will remain active as well until the water temperatures drop into the low seventies. Although summer is the best time to catch trophy snook, enough fish move into the backwaters that one can occasionally be convinced to eat a lively white bait. Large trout are scattered but will start to populate their inshore haunts in numbers sometime in late November. It would seem logical then to target the three species mentioned above, but the real variety is on the outside…just a few miles off the beach. Massive bait schools will build along out local beaches. These concentrations of bait are among the heaviest of the year. From an anglers perspective, this is good news as bait is relatively easy to catch. From a fish’s perspective, it’s even better as an easy meal is always right around the corner. Since early September, mackerel, ladyfish, jacks, seatrout and an occasional small cobia or shark have all been available right on the beach. Moving out a few miles to near shore ledges and reefs, mackerel will be larger and more abundant and “keeper sized” mangrove snapper will be gathering up on more pronounced structures. October should see the arrival of kingfish, an increased number of grouper, bonito, and larger sharks. The possibility always exists that a large great barracuda or legal cobia will join the party as
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well. All of these fish will be available inside of ten miles and within reach of smaller boat anglers on calm days. To take advantage of this near shore bonanza, a live well of frisky pilchards is the key. Start the day early and cast net as many as can be kept alive. Head out to a local reef or rock pile, drop anchor, drop a chum block and start chumming with live whitebait. If there are fish on the spot, it should take no more than 10 - 15 minutes for them to show up. Inshore tackle can be used on mackerel
and snapper, but when larger predators begin to show, 7 foot medium / heavy action rods with a minimum of 20 lbs. test should be the rule. Unless targeting bottom dwellers such as grouper or snapper, baits should be free lined behind the boat. It’s not uncommon to hook dozens of fish using this approach. The best part of all about fishing near shore this time of year is that is that it’s a big ocean and an angler can never be 100% sure what will show up on the end of the line. Good luck and good fishing.
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HEALTH
HOW MUCH SUGAR? BY CHARLYN FARGO
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ook at a food label and you'll see the amount of fat, cholesterol, sodium and even sugar. Everything but the sugar is also listed as a percent daily value -- the percentage of recommended daily calories for a particular nutrient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing to change that. The agency wants food labels to include more information about how much added sugar is in a product, so consumers can see more clearly how much extra sugar they are consuming every day. The change in the label would make information on sugar similar to information consumers have seen for decades with respect to nutrients such as sodium and certain fats. The percent daily value indi-
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cates how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet and would help consumers make informed choices for themselves and their families. The proposed rule is a supplement to the March 3, 2014 proposed rule on updating the Nutrition Facts label, under which the FDA proposed that food companies include added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label. The proposed rule did not include the declaration of the percent daily value for added sugars. Currently, sugar content is only listed as grams. It's recommended that daily calories from added sugars not exceed 10 percent of a 2,000-calorie daily diet. "For the past decade, consumers have been advised to reduce their intake of added sugars, and the proposed percent daily value for added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label is intended to help consumers follow that advice," Susan Mayne, director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said in a news release.
Sugars that are added to foods and drinks boost calories but not nutrients, the agency noted. The proposal is up for public review and comment for 75 days. The current label requires the percent daily value be listed for total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, calcium and iron. The FDA is also proposing to change the current footnote on the Nutrition Facts label to help consumers understand the percent daily value concept. The proposed statement on the label would be shorter than the current footnote to allow for more space on the label, stating: "The percent daily value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice." The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recently summarized scientific data related to added sugars. The FDA considered the scientific evidence that the DGAC used, which showed that it is dif-
ficult to meet nutrient needs while staying within calorie requirements if one exceeds 10 percent of total calories from added sugar, and has determined that this information supports this daily value for added sugars. The DGAC also recommended that Americans limit their added sugars intake to less than 10 percent of total calories; this and other recommendations from the DGAC, which is an independent advisory committee, will be considered in the development of the final 2015 Dietary Guidelines. The FDA's initial proposal to include the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label is now further supported by newly reviewed studies suggesting healthy dietary patterns, including lower amounts of sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, are strongly associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. When sugars are added to foods and beverages to sweeten them, they add calories without providing additional nutrients. "The FDA has a responsibility to give consumers the information they need to
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make informed dietary decisions for themselves and their families," said Susan Mayne, director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. "For the past decade, consumers have been advised to reduce their intake of added sugars, and the proposed percent daily value for added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label is intended to help consumers follow that advice."
Q AND A
Q: Does frozen yogurt contain the live active cultures that make it a probiotic? A: Most frozen yogurt today does include some live probiotic cultures, though products vary and may not provide the same level found in refrigerated yogurt. Like refrigerated yogurt, frozen yogurt starts with pasteurized milk and adds the two specific live cultures Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilis that characterize yogurt. Then other ingredients are added, such as various forms of sugar, flavoring and possibly fruit, stabilizers and cream. Most of the live bacterial cultures
survive the flash-freezing technique used to produce frozen yogurt. Variations in production techniques, bacteria type and other ingredients mean all products aren't the same according to Dr. Simin Meydani, Professor of Nutrition at Tufts University. No federal standards govern production of frozen yogurt, although the National Yogurt Association sponsors a voluntary labeling program. The Live & Active Culture seal on containers of frozen and refrigerated yogurt can only be used on products that meet specific criteria indicating a significant amount of live and active cultures present at the time the yogurt is produced. The number of cultures needed to meet these criteria is lower for frozen than for refrigerated yogurt, though many frozen yogurts may meet the higher standard. As with refrigerated yogurt, don't let frozen yogurt's potential as a probiotic lead you to overlook the excess calories that can come from overdoing. Check the serving size on container labels where calories are listed as a reminder that it's best served in a small dish (like what is sometimes called a "custard cup" or traditionally sized coffee cup) or in a cereal bowl in which you've first served a cup of unsweetened, nutrient-rich fruit for filling power with fewer calories. Information courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research.
RECIPE
Smoothies are all the rage these days. Here's a recipe for a banana berry smoothie that combines (frozen) bananas, strawberries and blackberries with fat-free Greek yogurt and a hint of honey. It's from Cooking Light magazine. It's high in protein and vitamin C.
BERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE
• 1 frozen sliced banana • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange) • 1 cup hulled strawberries • 1 cup blackberries • 1 3/4 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt • 1 tablespoon hone • Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Serves 1. • Per serving: 138 calories, 9.8 g protein, 25.3 g carbohydrate, .4 g fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 3.4 g fiber, 38 mg sodium.
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WELLNESS Number Cruncher A serving of two microwaveable White Castle hamburgers (89.6 grams) contains 260 calories, 117 from fat. It has 13 grams of total fat, or 20 percent of the recommended total fat intake for a 2,000-calorie daily diet. It also contains 25 milligrams of cholesterol (8 percent), 350 milligrams of sodium (15 percent), 25 grams of total carbohydrates (8 percent), 1 gram of dietary fiber, 3 grams of sugar and 12 grams of protein. Doc Talk Focused H and P: the results of a history and physical examination. The patient is physically examined and interviewed by a doctor about a specific medical complaint before a diagnosis is made. The term "focused" refers to the fact that the exam and discussion are limited to a particular issue. In other words, if the patient is complaining of a headache and double vision, the doctor does not examine the patient's feet as part of the diagnostic process.
PHOBIA OF THE WEEK
Scopophobia: fear of being looked at or stared at.
NEVER SAY DIET
The Major League Eating record for giant cabbage is 6 pounds, 9 ounces in nine minutes, held by Charles Hardy.
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recent Chinese study that followed more than 485,000 participants over an average of seven years found that a spicier diet was associated with a reduced risk of death. After controlling for variables such as age, education, smoking and family medical history, researchers found that people who consumed spicy food (mainly chili peppers) less than once a week had a higher overall risk of death than those who ate
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spicy food multiple times per week. For example, people who ate spicy food once or twice a week had a 10 percent reduction in death risk; people who consumed spicy food six or seven times weekly reduced their risk by 14 percent. Death rates for ischemic heart disease, respiratory diseases and cancers were all lower in eaters of spicy foods. The scientists did not reach a conclusion about the reason but did note that other studies have suggested that the active agent in chili peppers -- a compound called capsaicin -- may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
"The colder the X-ray table the more of your body is required to be on it." -- comedian Steven Wright
MEDICAL HISTORY
This week in 1973, the first computerized tomography scan was performed. It's estimated that 80 million CT scans are now performed annually.
LAST WORDS
"I haven't had Champagne for a long time." -- Russian playwright Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). His doctor gave him Champagne after all attempts to ease his tuberculosis symptoms had failed.
CULTURAL & ARTS
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CLEARWATERDUNEDIN, INC. Presents the 52nd Annual Art Harvest
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he Junior League of ClearwaterDunedin, Inc. will host the 52nd Annual Art Harvest On Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th at Highlander Park in Dunedin. Art Harvest is a fine art festival featuring more than 200 artists competing for over $27,000 in prize money and awards. This year’s featured artist is James
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Carter of Southbury, Connecticut. Carter’s work gives the viewer a fresh, whimsical view of familiar-and some not so familiar situations. The creation of Carter’s acrylic paintings is achieved by the use of airbrush and traditional brush work which allows him to get tones and textures which can’t be achieved with a standard paint brush. His work is done on both canvas and illustration board which is first primed with gesso and repeatedly sanded to produce a smooth, tight and realistic subject matter. He likes to employ the underlying humor of the surreal and delight in juxtaposing unexpected objects. “The animate and inanimate interact in ways you would never conceive as possible. By placing real objects and animals in abstract environments I can make them dissolve,
fade, float or move in any way I desire”, explains the artist. Admission into Art Harvest is free. Parking is available for $5.00 at Highlander Park both days. Overflow parking will also be available, both days for $5.00, and signs will direct the public where to park. Complimentary shuttle service to and from Highlander Park will run throughout the day. Art Harvest is a Family Friendly event with a art project pavilion for children, and a variety of food, beverages and desserts at the food court. Past sponsors have included: Publix Super Market Charities, Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Magazine, Mease Dunedin Hospital, City of Dunedin, Dimmit Automotive Group, Clearwater Gas, Johnson Pope, Ovations, T. Rowe Price Foundation, Hyatt Regency, B2B Sign, Tech Data, and Enterprise. Celebrating more than 67 years in Pinellas County, the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, Inc. has raised more than 1.5 million dollars and contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours to the community. All proceeds from this event are reinvested into the community and have helped fund notable projects such as the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, UPARC Foundation and The Rick Pitino High Point Center to name a few. Currently, the League’s focus is directly assisting teens aging out of the foster care system in Pinellas and Pasco Counties as well as raising public awareness on this important issue. • When: November 7th & 8th, 2015, from 10:00am-5:00pm • Where: Highlander Park, Dunedin, FL (Southwest corner of Michigan Ave and Pinehurst Rd) • What: A juried fine art show and sale with more than 20 artists from around the country • Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Contact Cristina Cruz LeFebvre 727365-5630 • JLCD Office Number: 727-738-5523 • Website: www.jlcd.com/art-harvest • Email: artharvest@jlcd.org
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FOCUS ON FIBER BY CHARLYN FARGO
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our morning dose of fiber in your cereal does a lot more than move things along in your intestinal tract. A fiber-rich diet may also lower your risk of hypertension and diabetes. The problem is most of us don't get enough fiber. The average intake is 15 grams per day. Women need 25 grams and men, 38 grams. Here are some reasons to make fiber a priority in your diet, according to Environmental Nutrition. 1. High fiber foods are rich in disease-preventing compounds. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are also packed with polyphenols and carotenoids, which are linked to better health. Add more vegetables to casseroles, pizzas and sand-
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wiches. 2. Fiber may help lower high blood pressure. Studies show that increasing dietary fiber can lower high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It takes time for fiber to work -- several studies show that it may take eight weeks to see results. Switch to whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, pasta and rice. 3. Fiber can greatly reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Those were the findings from the largest investigation in the world of new-onset Type 2 diabetes. The study found you need to get more than 26 grams of fiber a day to reduce your risk by 18 percent. Start with breakfast. Choose fiber-rich cereals and add nuts and dried fruit for an additional fiber boost. 4. Fiber supplements don't provide the same benefits as high-fiber foods. High-fiber, whole plant foods provide a lot more than just fiber. It may be that all of the naturally occurring compounds act
in concert to provide maximum health benefits. Removing and isolating the fiber from plants to create a fiber additive for foods takes away the mix of natural compounds in whole foods. Snack on almonds, walnuts, pistachios, seeds and dried figs. 5. Mix and match the many types of fiber in foods to provide the most health benefits. Cellulose, found in nuts, whole wheat, seeds and brown rice is a natural laxative. Lignin, found in flax and rye, benefits heart health. Pectin and gums, found in berries and seeds, help lower blood cholesterol. Inulin, found in onions, beets, artichokes and chicory root may improve the good bacteria in your intestinal tract and enhance your immune system. And resistant starch, found in unripened bananas, oatmeal and legumes may help control blood sugar. Q and A Q: What's the difference between "multigrain" and "whole grain"?
A: Multigrain simply indicates that a product is made from more than one kind of grain. It is not the same thing as whole grain. For example, multigrain bread could be made from a combination of wheat, oats and barley. The term does not give any information about whether the grains included are whole grains or refined grains. No matter how many grains are used, if the bran and germ of the grain are removed, much of the fiber, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6 and vitamin E are lost. Natural phytochemicals that may help fight inflammation and reduce cancer development are also gone. Check the ingredient list and look for the term "whole." If all grains listed are whole grains (for example, whole-grain wheat, rolled oats or brown rice), then it is a 100 percent whole-grain product. Also, look at the front of the package. If it says 100 percent whole grain, then it is. The official yellow Whole Grain stamp is also on foods indicating that they contain 100 percent or a half serving of whole grains. Higher fiber can be a sign of whole-grain
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content, but if the fiber comes from added bran or isolated fiber (e.g., inulin, polydextrose polyols, wheat dextrin), it's not bringing along the other healthful components of whole grains. The ingredient list also provides some information on how many whole grains are included. If one or more whole grains are listed first, followed by one refined grain, then although this is not completely whole grain, the product offers more nutrition than something made only of refined grains. Information courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research.
RECIPE
This recipe for squash ribbon pasta, from Cooking Light magazine, offers 4 grams of fiber, yet is a quick weeknight dinner.
SQUASH RIBBON PASTA • • • •
1 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces) 1 medium summer squash (8 ounces) 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1 cup 2 percent reduced fat milk 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh tarragon, basil or parsley • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Shave squashes into thin strips using a vegetable peeler; place in a colander. Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add pasta; cook 6 minutes. Add red onion; cook 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture over squash in colander. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add milk and flour; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in cream; cook for 1 minute. Add pasta mixture, stirring to coat. Stir in the herbs, salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups). Per serving: 378 calories, 13 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat, 32 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 407 mg sodium.
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PREDIABETES CONCERNS BY CHARLYN FARGO
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s a supermarket dietitian, I get quite a few questions about those who may have been diagnosed as prediabetic. What exactly does that mean? Prediabetes means that your bloodsugar level is higher than normal (typically over 100 when fasting), but not yet high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes (a blood glucose level of 126 or higher when fasting). Without intervention, prediabetes is likely to become Type 2 diabetes in 10 years or less. If you have prediabetes, the long-term damage of diabetes -- especially to your heart and circulatory system -- may already be starting. The good news is that prediabetes can be an opportunity to make some changes -- a wake up call. However, progression
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from prediabetes to Type 2 diabetes isn't inevitable. The exact cause of prediabetes is unknown, although family history and genetics appear to play an important role, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic. Researchers have discovered some genes that are related to insulin resistance. Excess fat -- especially abdominal fat -- and inactivity also seem to be important factors in the development of prediabetes. What is clear is that people who have prediabetes aren't quite processing sugar (glucose) properly anymore. This causes sugar to build up in the bloodstream instead of doing its normal job of fueling the cells that make up muscles and other tissues. Most of the glucose in your body comes from the foods you eat, specifically foods that contain carbohydrates. Any food that contains carbohydrates can affect your blood sugar levels, not just sweet foods. During digestion, sugar enters your bloodstream, and with the help of insulin, it enters the body's cells where it is utilized as a source of energy.
When you eat, your pancreas secretes insulin into your bloodstream. As insulin circulates, it acts like a key that allows sugar to enter into cells. Insulin lowers the amount of sugar in your bloodstream. As blood-sugar levels drop, so does the secretion of insulin from your pancreas. When you have prediabetes, this process begins to work improperly. Instead of fueling cells, sugar builds up in the bloodstream. This occurs when the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin or cells become resistant to the action of insulin or both. One possible sign that you may be at risk of Type 2 diabetes is darkened skin on certain parts of the body. This condition is called acanthosis nigricans. Common areas that may be affected include the neck, armpits, elbows, knees and knuckles. Classic red flags that suggest someone has moved from prediabetes to Type 2 diabetes include: • Increased thirst. • Frequent urination. • Fatigue. • Blurred vision.
RISK FACTORS FOR PREDIABETES MAY INCLUDE:
• Being overweight, with a body mass index above 25. • Being inactive. • Being age 45 or older.--Having a family history of Type 2 diabetes. • Being African-American, Hispanic, American-Indian, Asian-American or a Pacific Islander. • Having an earlier diagnosis of gestational diabetes when pregnant or gave birth to a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms). • Having polycystic ovary syndrome -a condition characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth and obesity. • Having high blood pressure. • Having high-density lipoprotein cholesterol below 35 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or triglyceride level is above 250 mg/dL . The bottom line is that with healthy lifestyle changes -- such as eating healthy foods, including physical activity in a daily
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routine and maintaining a healthy weight -- most blood sugars can be brought back to normal.
season's bountiful produce. Information courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research.
Q AND A
RECIPE
Q: I love picnics, but it seems that all the traditional favorites are so unhealthy. Is there a way to keep the fun parts and make the meal healthy, too? A: Start by looking at the basic proportion of foods in the meal: How many different vegetable and fruit dishes are there compared to starchy dishes (like potatoes, breads, rice and pasta), meats and packaged snack foods? Grain products are nutritious, especially if they're whole grain, but many picnics are overladen with starchy foods and low on fruits and vegetables. Add trays of raw fruits or vegetables, and experiment with different vegetable salads for more variety. If you like to grill, load the grill with vegetables, which gives these nutritious, low-calorie foods great flavor. You can put a new twist on potato or pasta salad by substituting a variety of chopped vegetables for some of the potatoes or pasta. This is a great way to work an additional serving of vegetables into a meal, while reducing calories and increasing nutrients. Most picnics include meat or poultry, like fried chicken, grilled meat or cold cuts in sandwiches. If you're contributing to the picnic fare, an easy option is the rotisserie chicken available at most supermarkets. You can also choose lean, unprocessed meats and keep your portion to deck-ofcards size. If there are multiple meat options, choose one and enjoy another some other time. Healthy eating can include some desserts, too. Have a dish of fruit salad with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream. If brownies are a must-have, cut them in two-inch square pieces, which supply 100 to 150 calories each. That makes it easier for those who are watching calories. The irony of picnics is that, although they are held at the height of fresh fruit and vegetable season, these nutrient-rich foods are often the smallest part of the meal. An updated picnic can have all the traditional foods, but include more of the
Here's a great salad to celebrate summer: grilled chicken and nectarine chopped salad. It's from Eating Well magazine and offers a quick, healthy, light lunch or supper. It also offers a nutrition bonus of vitamin A and C.
GRILLED CHICKEN & NECTARINE CHOPPED SALAD
• 2 ripe nectarines, halved and pitted • 3 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 1/2 tablespoons water • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 2 teaspoons honey • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce • 2 cups finely chopped radicchio • 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, chopped • 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese Preheat grill to medium or use a stovetop grill pan. Brush nectarine halves lightly with 1 teaspoon oil. Season chicken on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and lightly brush with 2 teaspoons oil. Grill the chicken, turning once or twice, until cooked through, 12 to 18 minutes. Grill the nectarines, until lightly charred and softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let the chicken and nectarines cool on a clean cutting board for about 10 minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, water, mustard, honey and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add lettuce, radicchio, tomatoes, cheese, the chicken and nectarines. Toss well to combine. Season with pepper. Serves 5, about 2 cups each. Per serving: 341 calories, 24 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate, 22 g fat, 64 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 302 mg sodium.
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WELLNESS lesterol (22 percent), 610 milligrams of sodium (25 percent), 117 grams of total carbohydrates (39 percent), 4 grams of dietary fiber (16 percent), 73 grams of sugar and 8 grams of protein.
NEVER SAY DIET
The Major League Eating record for pancakes is 50 3.25-ounce flapjacks in 10 minutes, held by Patrick Bertoletti. Warning: Most of these records are held by professional eaters; the rest are held by people who really should find something better to do.
BEST MEDICINE
One evening, a man visits his doctor. The doctor asks what's wrong, and the man says, "I think I'm a moth." The doctor is chagrined. "You think you're a moth?" he exclaims. "You don't need a doctor. You need a therapist." "I know," replies the man. "I was on my way to see a therapist, but then I saw your light was on."
CALL YOUR THERAPIST SCOTT LAFEE
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small study out of Northwestern University says that how much you use your iPhone and where you go over the course of a day may indicate whether you're depressed or not. Researchers studied phone use and GPS data for 28 individuals (20 women and eight men), with an average age of 29, over a two-week period. A sensor in their phones tracked GPS movements every five minutes. All of the participants then took tests to assess whether they suffered from clinical depression. Half showed no signs of depression; half had symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. They found that depressed people used their iPhones about 68 minutes per day, compared with 17 minutes for non-depressed people. Depressed people also traveled less, had less regular schedules and went to work at different
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times each day. Based on the phone sensor data, the scientists said they could identify people with depression symptoms with 87 percent accuracy in the study. "The significance of this is we can detect if a person has depressive symptoms and the severity of those symptoms without asking them any questions," said senior author David Mohr. "We now have an objective measure of behavior related to depression. And we're detecting it passively. Phones can provide data unobtrusively and with no effort on the part of the user."
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
The average human on an average day secretes 2 1/2 quarts of sweat.
NUMBER CRUNCHER
A Sonic fudge brownie molten cake sundae (276 grams) contains 800 calories, 306 from fat. It has 34 grams of total fat, or 52 percent of the recommended total fat intake for a 2,000-calorie daily diet, according to the Calorie Count database. It also contains 65 milligrams of cho-
OBSERVATION
"I am pretty sure that, if you will be quite honest, you will admit that a good rousing sneeze, one that tears open your collar and throws your hair into your eyes, is really one of life's sensational pleasures." -- American humorist Robert Benchley (1889-1945)
MEDICAL HISTORY
This week in 1903, Thomas Edison made front-page news in The New York World with his concerns about X-rays. He described a history of injuries in his own lab, including an employee who had his arm amputated because of cancer attributed to X-ray exposure. Edison blamed his failing eyesight on past X-ray experiments, prompting him to abandon the research. "I am afraid of radium and polonium, too," he said, "and I don't want to monkey with them."
EPITAPHS
"No comment." -- American writer and environmentalist Edward Abbey (192789). The words are also reportedly the last ones he uttered before dying.
EVENT
SAVE THE DATE
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r. Charles Majors, DC is a Maximized Living doctor, who in the face of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis that metastasized to his brain, REVERSED his cancer. So what does this have to do with women’s wellness? As Dr. Majors found out "the cause is the cure." The REALLY AMAZING news is that this is true for most issues that affect women today. From stress to osteoporosis, to heart disease, to cancer, and even aging, the preventative solutions are the same. Awareness is not enough. Early detection is not enough. We hope that this Maximized Living Makeover will completely change the conver-
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sation about illness and health in a way that will empower you to live free of the anxiety of getting sick, to actual PREVENTION so that you are free to live the life of your dreams. In this makeover, Dr. Majors teamed up with two powerful female doctors, Dr. Kristen Kells, DC and Dr. Kimberly Erb DC, who are passionate about changing the lives of their patients and making a difference in the lives of women all over the world.
LOCATION: Countryside High school 3000 Hwy. 580 Clearwater, Fl 33761 (Corner of 580 & McMullen Booth Road) TIME: 9AM - NOON PRICE: Ticket with Cancer Killer Book $25 Ticket without Book $15
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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. AquaJogger® is a division of Excel Sports Science, Inc.
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A TALE OF TWO CITIES IN SAN FELIPE BY VICTOR BLOCK
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ur introduction to San Felipe began as we sat in the shade of a palapa admiring the turquoise waters of the nearby Sea of Cortez, when suddenly our guide pointed to a mysterious speck high in the sky. It steadily approached until we could see an ultralight aircraft swooping down in a graceful arc and halting abruptly on the sandy beach nearby to pick us up. I volunteered to go first with the eversmiling German pilot, Raphael, whose 14 years of flying experience reassured me as the fragile-looking craft soared high into the sky. The exhilarating flight lasted maybe 15 minutes, but it afforded an incomparable view of downtown San Felipe, which is surrounded by wide, sandy beaches, distant mountains and the dazzling hues of the Sea of Cortez. My wife and I had flown to San Felipe, a small fishing town on the east coast of Baja Mexico, for a five-day exploration of
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the city and its surroundings. The recently inaugurated SeaPort Airlines' flight from San Diego to San Felipe took just over an hour, in contrast to the four-plus hours it would have taken to drive. Visitors also benefit from the newly refurbished Highway 5 from Mexicali to San Felipe, which has made the two-hour drive a much better experience. The area's tourism manager, Ruben de la Pena Chavoya, proved to be not only an invaluable guide but also a remarkable diplomat. Wherever we went, Ruben would warmly greet someone he knew, from the local Navy admiral to the street jewelry vendor. In this way he demonstrated the appeal of this small, friendly town (population 25,000, including 7,000 foreigners) where everyone knows one another and visitors can have, as one resident remarked, "a Hemingway experience." Despite the picturesque flight and Ruben's congeniality, at first I struggled to get comfortable with San Felipe. I went without any preconceived ideas; all I knew was that it was near the ocean and many Americans lived there. To be honest, I was troubled by my first impressions as we drove past abandoned or half-finished buildings with litter strewn pretty much everywhere. It was like a "tale of two cities" -- the people I met in San Fe-
lipe loved the place, yet the impact of the precipitous drop in tourism since 2008 was visibly evident. So I decided to dig deeper and uncover the aspects of San Felipe that draw such devoted fans as Mark and Terri Roberts, who have owned a home there for eight years. "What do I like best about this place? Its nice people, blue sky, blue water and constant activities so you're never bored," Mark said. "There are no bad days here. When I cross the border into Baja, I feel a sense of freedom. Baja is like the last frontier." "Also, a lot of the older retirees will tell you that the fresh air and fresh fish have added 10 years to their lives," said his wife. "The medical care here is great and costs a lot less than in the States." Ruben explained that tourism has declined drastically due to the 2008 recession and safety concerns about drug violence in Mexico. He pointed out that not only is San Felipe safe for visitors, but the economic downturn in the United States has actually enhanced the retirement appeal of San Felipe: A 2,000-square-foot custom home with an ocean view costs less than $200,000 to build, with monthly expenses so low that, as several residents asked us, "Where else can you get an ocean view and live comfortably on Social Security?"
As for our safety, my wife and I spent a good deal of time walking around downtown and on the long, empty beaches without a hint of danger. On a balmy Saturday evening we joined the local families who leisurely drove or strolled down the main seaside street. Many danced and clapped as musicians played their guitars and sang traditional Mexican love songs, while in the midst of the tumult a group of men incongruously played tubas, trumpets and clarinets, a bit off-key but joyful nonetheless. We felt comfortable and completely safe. Since fresh water has become such a hot topic in California and San Felipe sits in the middle of a hot, desiccated desert, I wondered about the reliability of their water supply. "No problem with water," Ruben assured us as we drove down a dusty road a few miles from town. Eventually we stopped at a nondescript patch of desert where five wells pumped fresh water from a vast underground aquifer. Eating at a wide variety of restaurants proved to be one of the highlights of our visit. We savored a wide assortment of shrimp preparations, fresh fish tacos, broiled fish, heaping mounds of fresh clams (found in abundance) and other traditional Mexican dishes. San Felipe's food
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was remarkably good and inexpensive. Armando Ramos, the owner of our hotel (the San Felipe Marina), claimed that "the most exciting food in Mexico is coming from Baja California." Our favorite excursion involved a day trip south of San Felipe during which we visited a new retirement community, explored a natural seaside hot springs at Puertecitos and marveled at the towering 2,000-year-old saguaros in the Valley of the Giants. We capped our tour by feasting on awesome fish tacos at Alfonsina's Resort at Gonzaga Bay, a combo hotel and restaurant nestled on a long wedge of sand between two pristine, azure-colored bays. As we prepared to leave San Felipe, I reflected on our overall experience. We had enjoyed great meals, friendly people, fun activities and the riveting shades of blue in the Sea of Cortez. As one old-timer retiree wisely pointed out: "There is no utopia. Everywhere has its pros and cons." San Felipe has a subtle desert charm and affordability that should attract many more visitors in the years to come. The pros definitely outweigh the cons.
WHEN YOU GO
We stayed at San Felipe Marina Resort and Spa: www.sanfelipemarinaresort. com.mx.
Our ultralight flight was with Vuelos Panoramicos. For reservations e-mail rs_ ultralight@yahoo.com. One of our favorite places to eat was Baja Mar Restaurant and Bar, Mar de Cortez No. 101, 686-577-2648. Another was the Sweet Spot, No. 162 Malecon, 686-577-6366, which is owned by former NFL player D'Andre White. Mariscos la Morena, on the Malecon, 686-577-0915, was voted San Felipe's Best Seafood Restaurant in 2014. Also check out Rice and Beans Restaurant, Malecon No. 262, 686577-1770. El Dorado Ranch, about 10 minutes north of San Felipe, is one of the largest retirement communities in Mexico: www. eldoradoranch.com. Rancho Costa Verde, about 30 minutes south of San Felipe is a new, self-sufficient community that is currently underway: www.rmac.com. SeaPort Airlines flies from San Diego to San Felipe on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays: 888-573-2767 or www.seaportair.com. For general information about Mexican tourism: www.sanfelipe.com.mx or www.discoverbajacalifornia.com For the Baja Ministry of Tourism emergency hotline for visitors 24/7 dial 078.
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