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Index of Advertisers Advanced Health & Nutrition 244 West River Dr., St. Charles healthsmart50.com

pg. 27 (630) 584-1695

Autumn Leaves (888) 598-2375

CDI (630) 208-9325

Delnor Glen (630) 443-8220

Dr. Denise Dojka 321 Franklin St., Suite B, Geneva drdojka.com

pg. 22

Dr. Jeffrey Wong 2560 Foxfield Rd., St. Charles stcacupuncture.com

pg. 14

507 S. 3rd St., Geneva elementsmassage.com/geneva

Fox Valley Orthopedics/Ortho First 2535 Soderquist Ct., Geneva fvortho.com/orthofirst

0N801 Friendship Way, Geneva greenfieldsofgeneva.org

pg. 11

pg. 2

pg. 19 (630) 232-0650

Select Health Chiropractic

pg. 18

St. Charles Family Dentistry

pg. 24 (630) 377-3131

West Physical Therapy 2700 Keslinger Rd., Geneva westphysicaltherapy.com

pg. 28 (630) 232-9105

Riley Drugs

516 E. Main St., St. Charles stcharlesdentist.com

(630) 232-7544

Greenfields of Geneva

pg. 13 (630) 845-3338

1450 West Main St., # A, St. Charles (630) 377-2077 selecthealthchiropractic.com

(630) 938-4004

Geneva Nursing & Rehab 1101 East State St., Geneva genevanursingrehab.com

pg. 17

pg. 12 (630) 892-8003

Prairie Path Podiatry

415 West State St., Geneva rileydrug.com

(630) 232-7335

(847) 608-9494

Physical Therapy Advantage

4 South 6th St., Geneva prairiepathfeet.com

(630) 584-8729

Elements Therapeutic Massage

pg. 3

35 South Randall Rd., N. Aurora ptadvantagepc.com

(630) 247-3742

(630) 208-3801

Northwest Podiatry 234 Randall Rd., South Elgin nwpodiatry.com

pg. 5

975 North 5th Ave., St. Charles delnorglen.com

Kane County Health Department pgs. 8, 13, 18-19 1240 N. Highland Ave., Aurora kanehealth.com

pg. 21

1416 South Randall Rd., Geneva cdirad.com

pg. 12

501 West State St., #204, Geneva (331) 248-0657 integratednaturalmedicine.com

pg. 20

10 N. Peck St., St. Charles autumnleaves.com

Integrated Natural Medicine

pg. 8 (630) 262-2633

Women’s Touch

pg. 7

1400 Lincoln Hwy., St. Charles womanstouchhealthcare.com

(630) 377-8500

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2SZ\]` 5ZS\ ]TTS`a `Sa]`b ZWYS O[S\WbWSa T]` aS\W]`a A beautifully furnished apartment, three meals a day served restaurant-style in an elegant dining room, a choice of activities and entertainment that includes a trip to the pool and health & wellness center, an hour of personal assistance a day‌It sounds like a luxury resort or an all inclusive vacation destination, but we have just described an average day at Delnor Glen Senior Living.

Delnor Glen is located on North Fifth Avenue in St. Charles. On the site of the original Delnor Hospital, the historic red brick building sits back among mature trees and beautifully landscaped grounds. There is often a warm ďŹ re in the ďŹ replace in the well appointed lobby which serves as a living room for residents and families who enjoy visiting there. The Concierge is friendly and helpful.

The wicker porch off the lobby is bright and sunny – where many residents enjoy the morning paper or happy hour before dinner.

Each resident or guest at Delnor Glen has a private apartment with a full private bath. Studios, one and two bedroom apartments are available, each with a unique oor plan and personality. The apartments have efďŹ ciency kitchens that include a sink, refrigerator and a microwave. For residents who are enjoying a short-term stay (one night up to two months offered at a reasonable daily rate) the apartments are beautifully furnished and include bed linens and towels. Those who have made Delnor Glen their permanent home (leased annually) bring their own furniture and decorations so that it truly feels like their own.

Included in the daily or monthly rate is an hour of personal assistance per day (or 30 hours per month). This can include medication reminders, escorts to and from meals 4

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and activities, and hands-on assistance or supervision with personal care activities such as bathing or getting dressed. Nurses are available during the day to address health and medical concerns.

Activities and outings are scheduled throughout the day to encourage exercise and socialization. Residents are welcome to entertain their friends and family from the community and can reserve the private dining room, a meeting room or sitting area. Other amenities include a beauty and barber shop, a wellness ofďŹ ce that is used for physician visits and exams, conveniently located laundry facilities and weekly housekeeping services.

For residents who need more supervision due to dementia, Delnor Glen has a small secure community on the garden level. A separate living area and ďŹ fteen studio apartments are dedicated to residents with memory and cognitive impairments. The staff that cares for these Fifth Avenue residents provide activities and assistance designed to help them maintain their dignity and independence as long as possible.

Delnor Glen Senior Living is licensed by the State of Illinois to provide assisted living services. It is designed to serve seniors. Services are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance. Some long-term care policies may have provisions for assisted living. Also on the campus are 28 luxury townhomes that can be purchased by seniors who wish to remain independent in the community. Delnor Glen is owned and operated

by Cadence Health.

For more information or to schedule a visit to Delnor Glen please call Cathy Duer at 630-443-8220.

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A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has received advanced education to provide health care to patients including the diagnosing and treatment of disease. I have been a practicing nurse practitioner for over 20 years providing care to individuals and their families across the lifespan. I received my advanced education as a nurse practitioner from the University of California, San Francisco in 1990. I have worked in a variety of settings throughout the years, but my passion has always been for women’s health. I am very excited to have the privilege of providing care to patients of Women’s Touch Healthcare.

Why it is important to have routine pap smears/pelvic exams and breast exams?

Cancers of the breast and genital tract can occur at any age and often times may go undetected. A Pap smear can detect precancerous and cancerous lesions on the cervix, a pelvic exam can pick up changes in the size of the ovaries or uterus and a breast exam can detect early changes within the breast.

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Board CertiďŹ ed in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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4]f DOZZSg =`bV]^SRWQa VWba V][S `c\ eWbV =`bV]4W`ab EOZY W\ 1ZW\WQ Â&#x201C;Â&#x201C;i`Â&#x2C6;>Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x160;"Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Â&#x153;ÂŤi`Â&#x2C6;VĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x160;vÂ&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;]Ă&#x160; -ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;]Ă&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Â&#x17D;iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x192;]Ă&#x160;>Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x160;-ÂŤÂ&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Â?Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; GENEVA, ILLINOIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fifteen-year-old Isaac Delgado â&#x20AC;&#x201C; defensive tackle for West Aurora High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was the very ďŹ rst patient to receive care when Fox Valley Orthopedics opened OrthoFirst, an immediate orthopedic walk-in care clinic, last month.

Delgado fractured his knuckle on his small ďŹ nger playing football on a Friday night.

His mother, Lara, wanted to make sure he received immediate care from a sports medicine specialist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted Isaac to be healed in time for an upcoming football game with our rival team, East Aurora,â&#x20AC;? says Delgado. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to take him to the ER because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have just told me to go to see an orthopedic surgeon. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather cut to the chase.â&#x20AC;?

Isaac was examined by Dr. Kevan E. Ketterling, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at OrthoFirst. The young athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand was X-rayed, a cast put on, and he was in and out of the clinic in a few short hoursâ&#x20AC;Śand back on the ďŹ eld for the big game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very good experience for us,â&#x20AC;? says Delgado. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get him in as fast as we could with a walk-in service for orthopedics was wonderful. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be telling Isaacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach about the service.â&#x20AC;?

Vicki Deane is another patient who walked into the clinic during OrthoFirstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst few weeks of business. After injuring herself playing tennis one evening, she immediately left the tennis court and headed for OrthoFirst, where she was seen right away by a sports medicine surgeon.

Earlier that same day, Deane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a resident of Geneva, Illinois and mother of three active children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had her son at OrthoFirst for a sports-related injury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really nice to know I could go right to the orthopedic specialists and be seen 10

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the same day; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very reassuring, and so much more convenient,â&#x20AC;? says Deane.

When acute orthopedic injuries are diagnosed and treated in the emergency room or urgent care, what happens in most cases â&#x20AC;&#x201C; according to Mary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, CEO at Fox Valley Orthopedics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is the patient is then referred to an orthopedic specialist for followup care. OrthoFirst has simpliďŹ ed the process by immediately connecting patients with the appropriate orthopedic specialist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By going directly to an orthopedic specialist ďŹ rst, patients maximize convenience, reduce potential hassles, costs, and save time,â&#x20AC;? said Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien.

OrthoFirst provides immediate care for sports and workplace injuries, sprains and strains, broken bones, dislocations, and muscle pain, and treats children, adults, seniors, and athletes of all ages.

OrthoFirst accepts most major insurance carriers and self-pay. Details about OrthoFirst, Fox Valley Orthopedicsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new orthopedic immediate care clinic, can be found on the Fox Valley website at www.fvortho.com, or call 1-855-FVO-OPEN. ABOUT FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS (FVO) FVO was founded in 1973 in Geneva, Illinois for the purpose of providing exceptional comprehensive orthopedic care in an environment that puts patients ďŹ rst. The practice provides a vast range of bone and joint surgery and care through its advanced imaging center, ambulatory surgery center, and CoSport physical therapy. Dedicated to the community, Fox Valley Orthopedics provides athletic trainers in many local high schools and is the ofďŹ cial team physician group for the Kane County Cougars. The practice serves communities throughout Chicago with ofďŹ ces in Geneva and Elgin. For more information, go to www.fvortho.com.

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BVS VSOZbVg PS\SÂżba ]T dSUSbO`WO\Wa[ There are many health beneďŹ ts associated with vegetarianism. Research indicates that vegetarians have lower levels of LDL, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;badâ&#x20AC;? cholesterol, and obesity rates are generally lower among vegetarians than their meat-eating counterparts. In addition, vegetarians have reduced incidences of type 2 diabetes and lower blood pressure than meat eaters. However, unless their diets are well balanced, vegetarians also may have low levels of protein, which can compromise their overall health.

Protein is essential to build and repair bodily tissues and provide amino acids. Muscle, hair, skin, and connective tissue are mainly made up of protein, as are several important chemicals in the body, including hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters. Proteins are made up of amino acids. There are some amino acids that cannot be produced by the body and must come from a protein-rich diet.

Many of the foods that contain protein are animal-based (meats, poultry, milk, eggs, etc.), and these foods are commonly avoided

by vegetarians and vegans. As a result, their bodies may be deďŹ cient in vital nutrients.

The amount of protein needed varies by oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body weight, age and activity level. A person who is 150 pounds should eat roughly 55 grams of protein each day. A 200-pound person should eat around 75 grams. An ounce of meat has around 7 grams of protein per serving. Therefore, vegetarians will have to replace those grams with other sources of protein. Here are some options: l Eggs (large): 6 grams l Milk (1 cup): 8 grams l Cottage cheese (1/2 cup): 15 grams l Cheese (1 ounce): 6-10 grams l Tofu (1 ounce): 2.3 grams l Most beans (1/2 cup cooked): 7-10 grams l Soybeans (1/2 cup cooked): 14 grams l Split peas (1/2 cup cooked): 8 grams l Peanuts (1/4 cup): 9 grams l SunďŹ&#x201A;ower seeds (1/4 cup): 6 grams l Quinoa: (2 ounces cooked): 2.5 grams

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In the United States, tobacco use is responsible for about one in ďŹ ve deaths annually, or about 443,000 deaths per year. An estimated 49,000 of these smoking-related deaths are the result of secondhand smoke exposure.

The American Cancer Society provides some suggestions to help you quit successfully:

n Talk to your health care provider about medical options available n Write down your reasons for ending your tobacco addiction and keep them around for extra motivation

n Throw away all your cigarettes and ashtrays n Tell your family, friends and coworkers about your decision to quit and recover n Have alternatives to smoking available, such as cinnamon sticks, carrots or peppermints

n Stay busy (join a class, exercise, read) n Avoid situations that always trigger an urge to use tobacco products You can ďŹ nd more resources for quitting by visiting kanehealth.com/tobacco_program.htm

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/Qc^c\Qbc`S ^`][]bSa \Obc`OZ VSOZW\U O\R W[^`]dSR Tc\QbW]\W\U What is Acupuncture?

The intent of acupuncture is to assist the body to promote natural healing and improved functioning. It may seem strange that inserting needles, which most people associate with being painful, can actually help to alleviate pain and suffering. Acupuncture has been a time tested therapy that has helped more people with different conditions than all other healing arts combined!

Acupuncturists views health and sickness in terms of energetic balance or imbalance of vital energy or Qi â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cheeâ&#x20AC;?. This vital energy ďŹ&#x201A;ows within pathways known as meridians or channels. Traditionally, an acupuncturists can assess the ďŹ&#x201A;ow via Pulse Diagnosis, feeling for different pulse characteristics, and determining which points and meridians need to be changed. A computerized assessment using Electromeridian Imaging software and probes is a more modern approach, that can yield similar information and is not as subjective in ďŹ ndings as pulse diagnosis is.

How does it work?

In ancient times, early doctors viewed the body as a smaller version of the earth.

Water ďŹ&#x201A;owing in rivers were used to describe the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Qiâ&#x20AC;? energy ďŹ&#x201A;owing in the meridians. A dam in the river would cause too much water upstream and too little downstream. The same can happen with the energy ďŹ&#x201A;owing in the meridians.

The meridians can be inďŹ&#x201A;uenced by placing needles is speciďŹ c points. These points can be used to unblock the ďŹ&#x201A;ow of energy and reestablish proper ďŹ&#x201A;ow to internal organs to correct imbalances in digestion, absorption, etc.

The modern explanation is that acupuncture points stimulate the nervous system

to produce certain chemicals that can affect function in muscles, organs, and other tissues.

These chemicals can alter the pain pathways, or they can trigger the production of other chemicals or hormones which inďŹ&#x201A;uence the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own internal regulating system.

What is Medical Acupuncture and is it different from Ordinary Acupuncture?

Traditional Acupuncture is a very old medical art, and there are many different approaches to learning and practicing it. Just like most people would try a different medication if one didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, people should not give up on acupuncture if it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work with one doctor. Try another acupuncturist! Rarely will two acupuncturist approach a condition the same way.

Medical acupuncture is the term used to describe acupuncture performed by a doctor trained and licensed in Western medicine who has also had thorough training in acupuncture as a specialty adjunct. Such a doctor can use one or the other approach, or a combination of both, getting the best in both Eastern and Western natural holistic healthcare.

Blending the best in Western and Eastern Conservative Healthcare Jeffrey Wong, DC, DABCO, FIAMA Chiropractic Physician Diplomate American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists Fellow International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

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AbcRW] ÂżZZa \WQVS Oa []`S ^S]^ZS aSSY [OaaOUS T]` ^OW\ `SZWST VSOZbV `SOa]\a Convinced that all massages are not created equal, local entrepreneurs, Gary and Mary Burge, owners of the new Elements Therapeutic Massage in Geneva are on a mission to help area consumers experience the healing beneďŹ ts of massage therapy customized to meet their speciďŹ c needs. The new massage studio, located at 507 S. 3rd Street is opening as the 100th studio in the Elements franchise system.

Elements has created a niche by focusing on providing therapeutic massage that is speciďŹ cally tailored to the needs of each and every client. Therapists utilize a wide range of massage techniques ranging from Swedish massage for gentle stress relief and relaxation, to deep tissue massage, including trigger point work. Geneva area residents will experience the health beneďŹ ts associated with deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, hot stone massage, sports massage and other massage services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is huge growth potential for Elements in the health and wellness industry,â&#x20AC;? said Gary, who along with his wife Mary, will oversee the operations of the studio in Geneva.

Gary and Mary have lived in the western suburbs for more than 30 years. Not content with their early-retirement lifestyle, the couple researched numerous business opportunities and decided to open an Elements Therapeutic Massage franchise because they were personally interested in health and wellness and were looking for a business to help others in the community.

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sage increasingly affordable and available to time-constrained consumers. The new Geneva studio is open 7-days a week, welcomes walkins and offers a simple and ďŹ&#x201A;exible membership program that allows clients to receive regular, discounted massage therapy services monthly, or more frequently, as needed.

Between July 2009 and July 2010, roughly 48 million adult Americans (18 percent) had a massage at least once, leaving a vast, untapped market to attract millions of adults to receive regular massage - American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), 2011. Also according to the AMTA, the majoirity of Americans are now getting massage for pain relief or for other medical or health reasons, versus just for relaxation. Those who receive regular massage beneďŹ t from lower levels of stress hormones, a heightened immune system, improved circulation, etc.

Elements is one of the fastest growing providers of therapeutic massage in the U.S. Across the country, Elements has generated strong growth even in a down economy with average studio revenues growing 20 percent in 2011 compared to the prior year.* At Elements Therapeutic Massage in Geneva, highly trained, professional massage therapists work with clients to deliver a customized, therapeutic massage to ďŹ t their needs. Whether it is to provide relief from pain, reduce stress or improve overall health and well-being, Elements is committed to providing a superior therapeutic massage experience. For more information please visit www.elementsmassage.com/geneva or call 630-232-7335. *Based on studios open for at least 1 year as of January 1, 2011.

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We Are Making Kane County Fit for Kids!

Children born today may live shorter, less healthy lives than their parents and grandparents! Why? Too many of our children are overweight.

Across Kane County, one out of ďŹ ve kids is overweight. In some Kane communities that number is an even more alarming one out of three! As these children get older, they are more likely to be stricken with diabetes, bone and joint problems, heart disease, and other serious health problems.

Please join our campaign for longer, healthier lives for all of our children by Making Kane County Fit for Kids!

Together, we will create parks, streets, neighborhoods and schools that are Fit for Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making them safe and ready for kids to walk, bike, and play.

We will provide meals and snacks that are Fit for Kids by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all families through school and child care programs, farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets, community gardens, and neighborhood

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We will make our homes, faith communities, schools, recreation programs and workplaces Fit for Kids by promoting a culture of health and wellness every day, in ways both big and small.

To ďŹ nd out more information, please visit the Fit for Kids Web site at www.makingkaneďŹ tforkids.org

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Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated this year; however, it is especially important for those at high risk of serious ďŹ&#x201A;u complications. Those high-risk groups include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older. In addition, vaccination is important for health care workers and people who live with or care for high risk people to keep from spreading ďŹ&#x201A;u to high risk people.

Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious ďŹ&#x201A;u illness, but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead. It is also recommended that children younger than 9 receive two doses the ďŹ rst year they get vaccinated. In subsequent years, they need only one dose. This is because many children younger than 9 have not been infected with inďŹ&#x201A;uenza viruses previously and they need a booster dose in order to have a good immune response.

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Other common signs of a heart attack include: n Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach n Shortness of breath (feeling like you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough air). The shortness of breath often occurs before or along with the chest pain or discomfort. n Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) or vomiting n Feeling faint or woozy n Breaking out in a cold sweat Women are more likely than men to have these other common signs of a heart attack, particularly shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and pain in the back, neck, or jaw.

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Ab`Saa `SRcQbW]\ bV`]cUV U`ObWbcRS November is the start of the holiday season. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about you, but for me, that includes family birthdays, parent-teacher conferences, cooking Thanksgiving dinner, trying to come up with a witty letter to include in the holiday cards, getting those cards out before Christmas, shopping for gifts, getting the kids to pageant practices, buying presents for teachers and bus drivers, baking cookies for class parties, etc. All in addition to the routine activities of work and family life.

Does thinking about your own upcoming holiday tasks send your stress level soaring?

How would you like to learn a simple way to cope with stress, enhance your health, and increase your overall feeling of life satisfaction?

You can do all this by developing a gratitude practice. What exactly is gratitude?

Dictionary.com deďŹ nes being grateful as â&#x20AC;&#x153;warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or beneďŹ ts received.â&#x20AC;? Practicing gratitude is a way to take stock of what you have, and being open to a connection with God, Spirit, or Universe. Psychologists Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough, authors of The Psychology of Gratitude, found that subjects who wrote weekly in a gratitude journal were different from those who did not have a gratitude practice in the following ways: l They exercised more regularly. l They had fewer physical symptoms. l They felt a greater sense of optimism. l They felt better about their lives as a whole. l They were more likely to make progress toward important personal goals.

People with higher levels of measured gratefulness have higher levels of positive emotions, life satisfaction, zest, optimism, and lower levels of depression and stress. It also

appears to enhance their immune systems.

How can you start a gratitude practice?

It need not be greatly time consuming, but should be something you can dedicate time to regularly. Choose a time that works best for you, when you have a few quiet moments for reďŹ&#x201A;ection. And keep in mind that you only have to write weekly to get positive results!

Here are some ideas to help you get started: n Make a list of things you have to be grateful for. Add to it whenever something new occurs to you. Look at it regularly. n Try reframing your negative thoughts into things to be grateful for. For example, instead of focusing on how irritated you are with your three year oldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whyâ&#x20AC;Ś.â&#x20AC;? questions, be grateful s/he can talk now (and that this is just a phase). n Joan Borysenko recommends ďŹ nding one thing to be grateful for each day, and writing it down. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repeat yourself! This takes care of the really easy things in about the ďŹ rst month! At the end of one year, you have a beautiful book of thoughts to look back on. n If you have children, you might want to include them in a practice. You might have everyone go around the table at Thanksgiving dinner and say what they are thankful for, or perhaps do this at bedtime. n In the morning upon awakening, you might say a prayer of gratitude for a new day and set an intention for the day.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping you try some of these ideas, or develop your own gratitude practice.

The beneďŹ ts you will receive from such a small investment of time and energy are well worth it. If you would like to share your own gratitude practice ideas, please e-mail me at denise@drdojka.com. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be grateful for any thoughts youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d care to share!

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In July 1981, Drs. Ed and Lynn Lipskis founded St Charles Family Dentistry, Ltd. at 516 East Main Street, and have enjoyed serving people in the St Charles area for the past 31 years.

At St Charles Family Dentistry, we offer all the dental services a family may need.

We provide traditional dental care such as: esthetic ďŹ llings, crowns, implant restoration, preventive cleaning appointments, root canals, extractions, dentures, and tooth whitening. One of our most popular programs is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whitening for Lifeâ&#x20AC;?. Please call 630-377-3131 and ask for details.

Our staff is second to none in providing quality dental care with optimal customer service. We believe in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Ruleâ&#x20AC;? and apply it to our everyday lives.

Drs. Ed and Lynn have devoted their professional careers to seeking new and better ways to provide dental health care to their patients. This quest led them to develop interests in orthodontics and facial orthopedics as a way of providing orthodontic care that not only straightens teeth, but also improves facial esthetics and function. Dr. Ed addresses facial esthetics, TMJ health, and airway function to ensure his orthodontic patients receive comprehensive treatment. His philosophy is â&#x20AC;&#x153;beautiful faces with less bracesâ&#x20AC;?.

Dr. Ed is highly respected in the dental community for his innovative treatment procedures and lectures internationally on the orthodontic techniques he has pioneered. We invite you to call and set up an orthodontic consultation appointment so you can see for yourself how thorough his diagnostic methods are and how this unique treatment philosophy will beneďŹ t you.

Dr. Lynn has devoted her time to developing predictable, effective, and non-invasive therapies to treat TMJ and chronic pain conditions. This journey led her to discover the relationship of Obstructive Sleep Apnea to the treatment of chronic pain patients.

Today Dr. Lynn provides treatment exclusively to people suffering from headaches, chronic pain, TMD, and sleep apnea.

She works with a team of area professionals to provide comprehensive care and to improve the quality of life for her patients.

Since October 2011, Dr. Lynn has been concentrating all her energy treating patients at the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Chicago, conveniently located at 15 North Sixth Avenue in St. Charles.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, is CPAP intolerant, suffers from chronic pain or TMJ related disorders, call 630-762-8700 and make an appointment for an initial examination and consultation to ďŹ nd out what treatment options are available to you. Our patients are amazed at how much their quality of life improves with therapy.

Our St Charles Family Dentistry staff family is growing and we recently welcomed Dr. Krysta Lilland to our practice. Dr. Krysta completed a one year general practice residency at the University of Iowa before joining us in St. Charles. She brings an air of enthusiasm and cutting edge techniques to our ofďŹ ce. Call for an appointment, come in and meet her. We are sure you will agree that she is awesome!

All of us at St Charles Family Dentistry look forward to meeting you and providing you with exceptional dental care in a warm, friendly environment.

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