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VEIN DISEASE DOES NOT JUST OCCUR AMONG OLDER PATIENTS That vein disease is just a disease of the elderly is a harmful myth. The facts are that vein disease will occur in about a quarter of the population.

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INSIDE Family In Focus 8 Golden Girl — Samantha Staton is a wife, mother and Golden Glove champion boxer, featured in the summer issue of Suburban Life FIT. 10 Classroom hero — Meet Bill Steinbach, a North Shore middle school who is building student curiosity with an innovative program in the classroom.

13 Bonbons and bus routes — Family columnist Michele Stien weighs the pros and cons of her newfound free time, and how to choose between a return to work with the “me” time she craves.

15 PREPARATION IS KEY — Pack up right, with great tips for back-to-school.

Health & Wellness 16 Carrying the burden — Discover the real weight of a heavy backpack, and how to help your kids’ spines, with advice from Agape Chiropractic.

19 Shot in the dark? In the midst of the great vaccination debate, here’s some things you should know about keeping your children safe.

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22 Complex complexion? Find out how to keep skin clean and bright from a skilled dermatologist.

24 FUN SCHOOL FASHION — Take your teen back-to-school in fierce, fashionable style, with help from Randi Moxi.

Home & Lifestyle 26 Luxury in Lindenhurst — Discover a gorgeous lakefront home that beckons you outdoors.

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31 Food, network — Mix and mingle at one of many food-themed events and festivals around our communities

Out & About 36 Woman of Distinction — Meet Melba Rivera, tireless advocate from the State’s Attorney’s Office, and this month’s Woman of Distinction.

38 Calendar — Summer festivals, celebrations, cruise nights and concerts fill the close of the summer season in Lake County.

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How did it happen that it finally got warm and sunny, and we already are going back to school? The summer break seemed to fly past me this year, pausing only long enough to serve as a reminder to buy supplies and get school physicals scheduled.

Most students in the Chicago area return to the classroom this month, and with that return comes all that school life has to offer — the youngsters are filled with excitement and trepidation, the teens carry an air of coolness as they stroll the hallways, and the teachers respond with a mix of excitability and frenzy, as they push through to get all the classrooms ready and the lessons prepared.

This month in Suburban Life Magazine, we meet some of the people making “back-to-school” the best it can be, throughout our communities. People like Bill Steinbach, middle school STEM teacher, who inspires in his students curiosity about the world, and shows them how science, math, and technology interact.

We heed the advice of child psychologists on how to lesson the stress of the back-to-school season,

get the scoop from the CDC on the importance of vaccinations, and what to look out for in the process.

But there still are a few weeks remaining of summer break before the school buses hit the streets, so we tell you all about some great events and happenings, as well. The Mundelien Arts Fest is on the docket for the month, as are an array of food-themed festivals, guaranteed to quench your thirst for summer fun.

There’s still so much to see and do this summer, and this month, in our communities. We hope you’ll join us as we wrap the season up in style, and in print!

Thanks for reading!

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As seen in the summer issue of “Suburban Life FIT”

success, outside the box & inside the ring

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amantha Staton, a 28-year-old mom of two from Grayslake, has become accustomed to surprised reactions when people learn of her unusual pastime.

“There’s definitely a ‘huh?’ when I tell people I’m a boxer. Out of the gym and ring, I’m very feminine,” Staton says. “I wear high heels and make-up. Now, I get, ‘you’re a Golden Gloves boxer? Wow!’” “Wow” is the suitable interjection to descrive Staton’s April 11 title match in the 2014 Chicago Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament, which lasted just one minute and five seconds. “Because my semi-final fight was hard, I assumed the final fight would be, but it wasn’t,” says Staton.

Staton competes in the women’s Senior Novice Division at 178 pounds. She began training as a boxer in December, when she discovered Libertyville’s Lake County Boxing Club and trainer Larry Lentz.

“I told him I wanted to fight and he had me sparring within a week,” says Staton, a sales representative for a dietary supplement company, and freelance make-up artist.

Though new to the sport, Staton has dreamed of boxing since she was a little girl in Santa Cruz, California.

“I grew up watching Mike Tyson with my dad.

It was something we shared and I developed a passion for it,” she says.

She played high school basketball, soccer and volleyball, and soccer at Menlo College near San Francisco, but remained fascinated by boxing.

Since there was no place for her to train, she stayed a spectator.

That changed two years ago, when she moved to Lake County with her family, and decided to get back in shape. She started working out at home, then tried hot boxing with a friend. But Staton wanted more than just a good cardio workout.

She wanted to get into the ring and compete. Late last year, she heard about Lentz and Lake County Boxing Club.

“The website says that they encouraged people to compete and that caught my eye, because that was exactly what I wanted to do,” she says.

Staton’s natural athleticism, along with years of watching the sport helped her learn the fundamentals quickly. In the process, she also changed her diet and shed forty-five pounds.

“Boxing is an individual sport but without Larry in my corner, I couldn’t have done it,” she says.

Not only did the workouts test her stamina, but also her threshold for pain.

“Some of the punches are painful, there’s no getting around it. One of the things we did in training was drop a 20-pound medicine ball on my stomach, which is comparable to a body shot.

Those hurt the most. With punches to the face, you have to make sure you’re covered and keep your guard up,” she says.

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One of the things we did in training was drop a 20-pound medicine ball on my stomach, which is comparable to a body shot.

She practiced with experienced local boxers and being able to hold her own in the ring bolstered her confidence, as she prepared to enter the Golden Gloves tournament. Her March 21 semi-final match went three rounds and tested Staton’s mettle as a fighter.

“The first round I was down, and the second round was really rough, because I extended all my energy in the first. Lentz says ‘if you don’t pull something out, you’re going to lose and go home.’

And because this has been my dream since I was a kid, I knew I couldn’t go home with a loss,” she says.

The final round, which Staton describes as “an all-out brawl,” left her exhausted, exhilarated and victorious.

Mental fortitude and combat strategy go handin-hand with physical training. “I saw wonderful boxers, with the best conditioning, who lost. Larry knows what you have to do to win. It’s a combat sport and his strategy is that a good offense is the best defense. You have to throw punches,” she says.

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As she prepares for her next competitive season, her goal is to shed twenty-five pounds in order to fight in the 151-pound weight class. “I’ve demolished my current weight class and have no one else to fight. If I can get my weight down, there are a lot more people I can fight,” she says.

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She also looks forward to coaching. “In sports there are few female role models, so I want to provide that. Boxing is great conditioning and even if you don’t compete you’ll be in the best shape of your life,” she says.

Though she jokes about getting punched in the face for fun, what she enjoys most is the empowerment that comes from conquering a dream. “If you’re determined, and willing to show up and do the work, you can make anything happen,” she says.

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Back To School North Shore teacher engages students in creative, scientific program

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske Junior high school teacher Bill Steinbach calls his classroom a cross between a computer lab and a kindergarten. There are no lectures or heavy text books.

Students don’t sit in traditional desks. On any given day they may be found working at a computer station, discussing problems at a table, standing at a counter top or even using the floor to map out solutions.

Steinbach is one of three Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) facilitators for North Shore School District 112. This fall marks his third year with the program at Northwood Junior High School in Highland Park.

STEM is far more than the average science and math class. It combines life skills, exploring concepts, solving problems and much more.

“I would have loved to have this kind of program, not just in middle school but in high school and college too,” Steinbach says. “We are using STEM as a way to focus on 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration.”

At 32, Steinbach has been called an innovative educator and a leader in STEM education. Monica Schroeder, former principal at Northwood and the new assistant superintendent for personnel services for District 112 says Steinbach is making a difference in the classroom and beyond.

“He is just unbelievable,” Schroeder says. “We’re really proud of him.”

At Northwood, STEM is a nine-week course. Each student in grades sixth, seventh and eighth are required to take the class during one quarter each school year. The course encourages independent learning as students, working in pairs on different learning engagements. Unlike an assignment, a learning engagement may not necessarily end. The engagement can lead to more questions, a new task, a search and much more.

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In the classroom, called a lab, Steinbach is the facilitator, guiding students through the engagements, listening to their questions and discussing how they can use various sources to search for the answers.

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“The students are 100 percent engaged,” Schroeder says. “One of the most exciting things in teaching is to take the learning and put it in the hands of the students.”

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The course gives students an opportunity to work with subjects such as aerospace engineering, structure design, robotics, computer science, game design, data acquisition and much more.

Steinbach says the idea is to provide a way to expose students to these areas and foster their exploration of the topics. This includes helping students realize it’s okay to fail and encouraging them to find creative ways to answer questions.

“The students love it once they get past the initial fears and realize there is no right or wrong answer,” he says. “We want students to be able to think for themselves and use creativity.”

STEM helps students understand how math, science, technology and engineering meld together, Steinbach says. Students are able to see the concepts with real world topics. It promotes skill sets that will prove useful for their future as they work with a partner, prepare presentations and offer evaluations on their own work.

“As a facilitator, my goal is to be able to help guide them along in the journey,” Steinbach says.

The program has encouraged students to consider topics and areas for which they may not have previously had much interest or exposure.

“It really has opened the eyes of a lot of girls in the class who traditionally shy away from sciences,” Steinbach says.

While the STEM program is about to enter its third year at Northwood, Schroeder says it is having an impact in other areas, such as a school’s computer programming club which included students participating in robotics competition. Last year, the school had finalists in a LEGO™ building competition.

“What I really like is the kids are bringing back their own explorations and tons of ideas. That’s

pretty impressive,” Schroeder says. “The parents are excited about it too.”

As parents learn about the program Steinbach says they are “blown away” to realize their children are working on the projects, sometimes even using the same software they use in their STEM related careers.

“We’ve really been lucky to have the resources we do in our district,” he says.

Steinbach has earned recognition for his work in the STEM program.

Last year he traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend a program at the Siemens STEM Institute of Learning and this summer he traveled to Reno, Nevada to work with other STEM teachers in the country. Steinbach says these programs have proved a valuable tool for networking with other teachers overseeing STEM as well as a forum for sharing ideas.

“It was a chance to work with other teachers in the field who have the same passion for learning, and we still talk today,” he says.

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Steinbach added that social media has proven a valuable tool for him keeping up with fellow educators as he uses Tweets and other avenues to communicate and share ideas.

“We are doing what we preach to our students, collaborating on how to solve problems and bouncing ideas off each other,” Steinbach says.

The Evanston resident says he considers himself to be on top of the latest technology and tools, due to his own personal love of technology, which is an asset to working with students who have grown up using technology through computers, tablets, smart phones and more.

“He has such a passion for technology,” Schroeder says. “It is really neat to see how in tune he is.”

Highland Park and Deerfield high schools have incorporated STEM programs and Steinbach says he can see a future where STEM is utilized in the elementary grades as well.

At the heart of STEM is encouraging students to develop skills in collaboration, problem solving at critical thinking. At a time when some are criticizing education’s lack of creativity the course bridges what have been traditionally considered “hard subjects” and students’ creativity and curiosity.

“It’s really nice to see 21st century skills being used in such an engaging way,” Schroeder says.

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Bring On The Bonbons!

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t recently occurred to my husband that with our son starting kindergarten, we’d save some money on preschool. I reminded him that the money we are saving is actually going toward my bon-bon fund.

This fall marks the end of an era for this mama when my second child starts going to school all day. It truly is a bittersweet time for me. When I quit my job six years ago to stay home with my daughter, knowing that we would soon be adding another member of the family, I thought for sure I would end up going back to work once both kids were in school.

I spent a good amount of time trying to think of what I would do in my “next life” after being a stay-at-home mom. The further I got into my role, the further I pushed those thoughts to the back of my mind. Now, I am acutely aware that time has come. Or has it?

The whole time I’ve been home, I’ve kept myself busy with volunteer work, teaching group fitness classes and writing.

Many of those things I did while finding ways to shuffle, schlep and bring my kids along with me. Once they started school part-time, I tried to fit as much in while they were in school, but I spent most of my time traveling between preschool and bus stops. I’m going from two and a half hours, three days a week of free time to six and a half hours every day. While that affords me flexibility to work, I’m left with a feeling of apprehension.

I still want to be home when they get off the bus and be able to take them to their activities. I still want to be able to volunteer

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in their classes. I still want to be able to teach group fitness classes and volunteer on various committees. Going back to work would eliminate many of those things from the equation. But are those things enough?

Can I have my bon-bons and eat them too?

I’m not sure where my self-imposed deadline of going back to work comes from, but I guess all I need to do is look at the fact that I just referred to it as “self-imposed” and there’s my answer. My identity has been as a stay-at-home mom for the last six years and I got used to the idea that my “job” was caring for my children. But now that the kids will be at school all day, I fear that people will think I’m just

sitting around eating bon-bons, taking long naps, getting mani-pedis and going to the mall. Worst of all, I’m worried I might get bored.

I don’t know why I doubt myself so much since I have never been the type of person to just sit around and do nothing. Why would I start now? So, here’s what I’m going to do. Cut myself some slack. Enjoy not having to entertain the kids all day. I’m going to grocery shop — alone — and save a ton of money by not having to bribe the

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kids with treats or toys just to get through the shopping trip. Perhaps I will use the money I save to buy more bon-bons!

I’m going to try to teach more group fitness classes during the day since my window of opportunity will open up and I won’t be bound by preschool pickup and drop-off. After all, I need to burn off all those bon-bons.

I’m going to go to my committee meetings and not have to lug a bag of tricks with me to occupy the kids for an hour. I’m going to write more.

So, when I wave goodbye to the kids this month as the bus pulls away, I’m surely going to be emotional. I’m going to miss my little partner in crime. But then I’m going to march inside the house and enjoy a few bon-bons for the symbolism’s sake.

I’m going to let go of my own selfimposed guilt knowing that at some point something will come along that will be a good fit for me to jump back in the workforce. Until then I’m going to keep doing what I’ve been doing and wait with anticipation for the bus to pull up each day — well, most days anyway.

Write This Down with Michelle Stien

• Michelle Stien is a stay-at-home mom of two children, ages 4 and 6. Her mother always told her to “write this down,” so she is sharing her experiences with Lake County moms to help them deal with the craziness of being “Mom.”

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TIPS

For a greatchool transition back-to-s

Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life.

The degree of adjustment depends on the child, but parents can help their children (and the rest of the family) manage the increased pace of life by planning ahead, being realistic, and maintaining a positive attitude. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience, before the first day even arrives:

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Good physical & mental health

Be sure your child is in good physical and mental health. Schedule doctor and dental checkups early. Discuss any concerns you have over your child’s emotional or psychological development with your pediatrician. Your doctor can help determine if your concerns are normal, ageappropriate issues or require further assessment.

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REVIEW ALL THE INFORMATION

Review the material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. These packets include important information about your child’s teacher, room number, school supply requirements, sign ups for after-school sports and activities, school calendar dates, bus transportation, health and emergency forms, and volunteer opportunities.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Make a note of important dates, especially backto-school nights. This is especially important if you have children in more than one school and need to juggle obligations

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BUY SCHOOL SUPPLIES EARLY

Try to get the supplies as early as possible and fill the backpacks a week or two before school starts. Older children can help do this, but make sure they use a checklist that you can review.

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MAKE COPIES

Make copies of all your child’s health and emergency information for reference. Health forms are typically good for more than a year and can be used again for camps, extracurricular activities, and the following school year.

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RE-ESTABLISH THE BEDTIME & MEALTIME ROUTINES Plan to re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines (especially breakfast) at least one week before school starts. Prepare your child for this change by talking with your child about the benefits of school routines in terms of not becoming over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities.

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TURN oFF THE TV

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MINIMIZE CLOTHES SHOPPING WOES

Encourage your child to play quiet games, do puzzles, flash cards, color, or read as early morning activities instead of watching television.

This will help ease your child into the learning process and school routine. If possible, maintain this practice throughout the school year.

Buy only the essentials. Summer clothes are usually fine during the early fall, but be sure to have at least one pair of sturdy shoes. Check with your school to confirm dress code guidelines.

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VISIT THE SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD

If your child is young or in a new school, visit the school with your child. Meeting the teacher, locating their classroom, locker, lunchroom, etc., will help ease pre-school anxieties and also allow your child to ask questions about the new environment. Call ahead to make sure the teachers will be available to introduce themselves to your child.

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DESIGNATE & CLEAR A PLACE TO DO HOMEWORK Older children should have the option of studying in their room or a quiet area of the house.

Younger children usually need an area set aside in the family room or kitchen to facilitate adult monitoring, supervision, and encouragement.

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SELECT A SPOT TO KEEP BACKPACKS & LUNCH BOXES Designate a spot for your children to place their school belongings as well as a place to put important notices and information sent home for you to see. Explain that emptying their backpack each evening is part of their responsibility, even for young children.

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FREEZE A FEW EASY DINNERS

It will be much easier on you if you have dinner prepared so that meal preparation will not add to household tensions during the first week of school.

Provided by Ted Feinberg, EdD, NCSP, & Katherine C. Cowan, National Association of School Psychologists

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Carrying The Burden Parents: Be aware what your child’s backpack weighs The New York Times reports that heavy backpacks carried by children are creating low back pain, accidents and very serious orthopedic damage to our kids. The American Chiropractic Association recommends that backpacks should weigh 5 to 10 percent of the child’s weight. For a 60-pound child, a backpack should weigh a maximum of six pounds. In a study done in March of 2012 in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood, researchers found that more than 60 percent of students were carrying backpacks weighing more than 10 percent of their body weight and one in five had bags more than 15 percent their own weight. Of the kids studied, one in four suffered back pain for more than 15 days the previous year.

Curvature of the spine or scoliosis accounted for 70 percent of those with pain, and the remaining 30 percent had either low back pain or continuous muscle spasm.

Dr. Pierre D’ Hemecourt, a sports medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital in Boston, states that the risks associated with heavy backpacks are stress fractures in the back, inflammation of growth cartilage, back and neck strain, and nerve damage in the neck and shoulders.

When a backpack is too heavy, a child has to lean forward when walking; at minimum, this will create poor posture and chronically rounded shoulders. If these kids lift their heads to see where they are going, neck pain and pinched nerves result. In addition to backpacks, our children also are often carrying band instruments and school projects to and from school.

If ever there were a reason to check your child’s backpack, this would be it.

What can parents do to ease their children’s burden? q Choose a well-designed backpack and adjust it to fit properly on your child’s back. q Choose a backpack that is no bigger than necessary.

The more room in the backpack, the more stuff your child will put into it. q The backpack should have wide, padded adjustable shoulder straps, a padded back and compartments within, so the heaviest items can rest against the child’s back. A waist strap would be a good addition, if the child would actually use it. The shoulder straps should be adjusted so that bottom of the pack, when filled, is no lower than four inches below the waist. q Kids should not carry their backpacks on one shoulder.

This is a primary cause of spinal curvature or scoliosis.

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q Take your child’s backpack when they come home from school. Weigh it. You will be surprised by how heavy it is. Next, inventory everything in the backpack. Check the inventory with their assignments for the day. Do they really need all those books? Check with the child’s teacher to find out what items really need to be carried back and forth each day. q Most teachers will tell you that kids don’t have to take that much home at night. Children don’t take the time at their lockers to sort out what they really need to take home. Another option is to get a set of text books for home. Some kids have their backpack stuffed with everything except what is needed for homework. Most schools will help you with a second set of textbooks.

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q Some children carry their books around all day.

Instead of carrying the books all day, they should stop between classes at their lockers and take just the books that are needed for the next class, or two and leave the rest in their locker.

The heavy backpack issue may resolve itself with e-textbooks and learning materials. Some current high school students are instructed to get a laptop computer or notebook for high school work. Some schools also have computers the kids can use if they cannot afford one. E-textbooks will probably be a reality within the next two to three years, but in the meantime, we still struggle with the heavy backpack issue.

Dr. Hufnagle at Agape Chiropractic & Massage Center is committed to helping you with your child’s health concerns. She has been treating children with back and neck conditions for 26 years.

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She will continue to share information with you concerning children’s health as well as other health issues. If you would like Dr. Hufnagle to evaluate your child and his/her backpack, please call the office and Dr. Hufnagle would be happy to provide this service at no charge to you.

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1. Why your child should be vaccinated Immunizations protect children from dangerous childhood diseases. Any of these diseases can cause serious complications and can even kill.

blood infections) • Polio • Rotavirus • Rubella (German Measles) • Tetanus (Lockjaw) • Varicella (Chickenpox)

2. Diseases that childhood vaccines prevent

3. Number of doses your child needs

• Diphtheria • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib disease - a major cause of bacterial meningitis) • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Human Papillomavirus (HPV - a major cause of cervical and other cancers) • Influenza • Measles • Meningococcal • Mumps • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) • Pneumococcal (causes bacterial meningitis and

The following vaccinations are recommended by age two and can be given over five visits to a doctor or clinic: • 4 doses of diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis vaccine (DTaP) • 3-4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on the brand used) • 4 doses of pneumococcal vaccine • 3 doses of polio vaccine • 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine • 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine • 1 dose of measles, mumps & rubella vaccine (MMR)

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• 2-3 doses of rotavirus vaccine (depending on the brand used) • 1 dose of varicella vaccine • 1 or 2 annual doses of influenza vaccine (number of doses depends on influenza vaccine history)

4. Like any medicine, vaccines can cause minor side effects.

Side effects can occur with any medicine, including vaccines. Depending on the vaccine, these can include: slight fever, rash, or soreness at the site of injection. Slight discomfort is normal and should not be a cause for alarm. Your health care provider can give you additional information.

5. It’s extremely rare, but vaccines can cause serious reactions.

Serious reactions to vaccines are extremely rare.

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far greater than the risk of a serious reaction to a vaccine.

6. What to do if your child has a serious reaction If you think your child is experiencing a persistent or severe reaction, call your doctor or get the child to a doctor right away. Write down what happened and the date and time it happened. Ask your doctor, nurse or health department to file a VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) report or go to VAERS web site to file this form yourself electronically.

7. Why you should not wait to vaccinate Children under 5 are especially susceptible to disease because their immune systems have not built up the necessary defenses to fight infection.

By immunizing on time (by age 2), you can protect your child from disease and also protect others at school or daycare.

8. Be sure to track your shots via a health record.

A vaccination health record helps you and your health care provider keep your child’s vaccinations

on schedule. If you move or change providers, having an accurate record might prevent your child from having to repeat vaccinations he or she has already had. A shot record should be started when your child receives his/her first vaccination and updated with each vaccination visit.

9. Some children are eligible for free vaccinations.

A federal program called Vaccines for Children provides free vaccines to eligible children, including those without health insurance coverage, those enrolled in Medicaid, American Indians and Alaskan Natives and those whose health insurance does not cover vaccines.

10. More information is available.

General immunization questions can be answered

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Probiotics the next big thing in acne treatment?

In recent years, probiotics have become synonymous with helping maintain good digestive health. Now, emerging research is finding that the benefits of probiotics may extend beyond the digestive tract to the skin. In fact, according to experts at the American Academy of Dermatology, skin prone to acne or rosacea has shown improvement with daily probiotic use, giving dermatologists reason to consider supplementing traditional acne therapy with a dose of this beneficial bacteria.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND PROBIOTICS EFFECT ON THE SKIN Most bacterial cells that live inside and on the body are harmless, and studies show that, in fact, they can be extremely beneficial to the body’s normal functioning. Whitney P. Bowe, MD, FAAD, notes that while the science of how probiotics can work to interfere with the development of acne and rosacea is very complex, researchers are studying how this type of healthy bacteria applied topically to the skin or taken orally can benefit these skin conditions.

TOPICALLY APPLIED PROBIOTICS Currently, some manufacturers have started using probiotics in their products based on this early research — including probiotic masks, creams or cleansers. There are different ways that topical probiotics can benefit the skin:

Protective Sheild Probiotics applied topically sit on the skin’s surface and act as a protective shield, and interfere with the ability of bad bugs (or bacteria and parasites) to provoke an immune reaction.

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says. Similar to the way antibiotics work in the treatment of acne and rosacea, probiotics can help fight harmful bugs from triggering inflammation.

Calming Effect When certain types of probiotics are placed in contact with skin cells, they calm the parts of the cells that may want to react to the presence of bad bacteria that they see as a threat. These healthy signals produced by the probiotics stop the skin cells from sending “attack” messages to the immune system that result in flares of acne or rosacea.

Bowe also reports that some of her patients are experimenting with probiotics by applying homemade Greek yogurt masks to their skin to control breakouts or flares. There is currently no research or studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of this home remedy.

ORAL PROBIOTICS Oral probiotics — sold as daily supplements containing Lactobacilli and/or Bifidobacterium, or in yogurts containing live cultures — could influence skin conditions such as acne and rosacea by affecting

what is known as the “gut-brain-skin axis.”

According to Bowe, stress, often in combination with processed comfort foods that lack fiber, can slow digestion. This, in turn, changes the type and number of bacteria that live in the gut to unhealthy bacteria. Eventually, the gut lining becomes leaky and toxins are released into the bloodstream causing inflammation throughout the body. People who are predisposed to acne or rosacea can experience flares as a result of this shift in gut bacteria and subsequent inflammation.

To counteract flares of acne or rosacea associated with the “gut-brain-skin axis,” Bowe advises patients to find ways to help manage or cope with stress, fix their diet or introduce healthy bacteria to the gut in the form of probiotics. The probiotics will line the gut and create a healthy, sealed barrier that prevents inflammation that can trigger acne or rosacea.

“While more studies are needed to identify the most beneficial aspects of probiotics and determine whether topical or oral probotics yield the best results, I think we can expect to see some cuttingedge probiotic products for acne and rosacea in the near future,” Bowe says. “Until then, I would recommend that patients with acne or rosacea see their dermatologist to talk about adding foods with live active cultures, such as yogurt, to their diets or taking an oral probiotic supplement daily.” lakecountymagazine.com

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Fall Fashion Finds Go back to school in fierce style Hi lovelies! I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! I cannot believe that it is August and we have to start preparing for fall (and soon winter...eek!) So, before we get into the cold weather and the hot Fall Fashion edition coming to you in October, I want to focus on bringing up all of our next-generation fashionistas right, and getting them ready for “backto-school!”

So, for all the fabulous moms out there, here is a word to the wise: the trends are fierce and inspired by some serious high-end designers and backed by some ‘tween idol celebrity clout. But no need for shopping worry, Moxi always knows the hottest designer looks and where you can get them for less!

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Unique and different is the next generation of beautiful. — Taylor Swift, singer and songwriter

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Food Fest Fantastic!

Lake County awakens your tastebuds with delicious summer events The summer season is filled with good fun and great food! Across our communities, restaurants and vendors, wineries and breweries all are gearing up for the end-of-summer festivals.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s to come.

Get your appetite ready!

Barrington Summer Wine Walk 2-6 p.m., Saturday, August 16 Downtown Barrington Customers can begin the Wine Walk at any participating Downtown Barrington business by picking up a location map for the tasting. Plan to spend the day walking around town, tasting good wine, socializing with friends, finding that unique one of a kind gift, and then settling in for a wonderful dinner on one of the fine dining establishments in Barrington. For more information, call 847-304-3479.

Experience! Jamaicafest 2-7 p.m., Saturday, August 16 Greenbelt Cultural Center 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago Experience the dance, food, music and market of African-American and Caribbean cultures. Two stages run simultaneously with high-energy talent. Dine on ribs, jerk chicken and other cuisine. Shop for jewelry and other imports. Admission is free.

For more information, call 847-968-3477.

Little Bear Rib Fest 6 p.m.-Midnight, Friday, August 22 3 p.m.-Midnight, Saturday, August 23 Century Park 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills This two-day festival at Century Park features the area’s best ribs, national headliners, and lots of fun.

Admission to the event is $5. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Visit www.littlebearribfest.com for more information or call 847-996-6800

This fun, family event will offer live musical entertainment from local artists. Music will be played on the stage, grab a blanket and enjoy! Taste of the Towns features local restaurants, wineries, and breweries serving samples of their menus. There will be picnic and pavilion seating available. A sampling from each vendor can be tasted by purchasing a Tasting Menu. The Tasting Menu may be shared by more than one individual, although there is just one tasting from each vendor. Additional beverages may be purchased onsite. For more information, call 847438-5572.

Taste of Serbia Food & Music Festival Noon-11 p.m., Saturday, August 30 and Sunday August 31 St. Basil Ostrong Serbian Orthodox Church 27450 North Bradley (Old School Rd.), Lake Forest Come early. Stay late. Taste of Serbia offers an ongoing array of entertainment, and great food.

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Beer and BBQ Walk 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, September 6 Check-in will be at the Antioch Band Shell at Noon (Skidmore Drive) Bring friends & family and enjoy sampling beer and barbecue in Antioch’s quaint downtown. Receive a keepsake beer mug, a coupon for a complimentary six-pack, and a bag to carry any extra munchies! Plus there will be a raffle with four winners of Antioch Chamber gift certificates. Tickets are $40, and limited to 300. Participants must be 21 years or older. To purchase your tickets online, go to antiochchamber. org or call the Antioch Chamber at 847-395-2233.

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‘Love What You Do’ For Beach Park’s Melba Rivera, her profession is her passion

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elba Rivera has been called an outstanding leader for her work in Lake County. Yet, she says it isn’t about the accolades.

“I do what I can, when I can,”

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She arrived in Lake County as a young girl when her family moved from Puerto Rico. Rivera said she loves Lake County and after growing up in the area continues to work and live here.

She and her husband, Carmelo, call Beach Park home.

“I love the diversity. I love all the different people and cultures,” she said.

In her early years of her career she worked for the Lake County Sheriff Office, where her ability to speak English and Spanish became a useful tool.

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Attorney’s Office, assisting victims through the complex legal system. Her language skills remain an invaluable asset.

“I think I finally found my niche,” she said.

Her work provides a close connection to the community, but it was an idea she developed with some friends that allowed her to create another way to reach out to others.

It was while lunching with some friends they began to talk about the need for something more to help fellow Latinos in the community.

Those ideas soon took shape as they worked to create the Coalicion Latino Unidos of Lake County. The professional group formed in 1994 with the goal of improving the lives of Latinos in Lake County.

“She is a role model to many Latinos in Lake County,” said Myra Gaytan-Morales, a fellow member of the Coalicion of Latino Unidos of Lake County. “She created this group in order for Latinos to have a voice at the decision making and also to mentor the new generation of Latino leaders.”

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the struggles of Latinos and has worked hard to achieve her own success. She pursued her education at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and Barat College of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest.

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August 5 — Events in the Plaza Featuring The Flat Cats, Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. at Independence Grove Forest Preserve 16400 W. Buckley Rd. Libertyville The concert series# finale ends on a strong note with six talented musicians who play a range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics and timeless standards. Parking is $6.

No rain date. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

August 7 — Sounds of Summer Featuring 7th Heaven, Thursday: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Viking Park Bandshell, 4374 Old Grand Ave. Gurnee 7th heaven is a Rock/Pop band from the Chicago area. 7th heaven started in 1985 and is one of the biggest and busiest indie bands in the world. Come out for this great free concert.

August 7 through August 10 — Lindenfest 2014, Thursday: 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.. Friday 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday: 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. at Village Hall Sand Lake Road Lindenhurst Enjoy four days of fun, including carnival rides, a parade, games, youth and adult bingo, food, live entertainment and battle of the bands on Sunday. Please visit the website for more updated information.

August 8 — Out to Lunch, Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cook Park Downtown Libertyville Libertyville One of MainStreet’s most popular events! Enjoy lunch in Cook Park while listening to the sounds of live music. Various food vendors are on hand to satisfy every appetite.

August 8 through August 10 — Lakemoor Fest, Friday: 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-12 a.m., Sunday: 11am-6 p.m. at Morrison Park on Lily Lake South of Rt. 120 between Darrell and Lily Lake Roads Volo Enjoy 3 days of fun at the Annual Lakemoor Fest, featuring carnival rides and games, live entertainment, horseshoes, food, a beer garden, tug-of-war and much more. Also enjoy the fabulous fireworks show on Saturday night starting at 9:30 p.m.

August 9 — Jazz Patio and Wine Festival, Saturday 1:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at Deer Park Town Center 20530 N. Rand Road Deer Park Come out for the Jazz Patio’s one-day jazz event. Drum virtuoso and long time Smashing Pumpkin, Jimmy

August 09 — Harborfest, Saturday 3 p.m.-10 p.m. - Village Park 2700 9th Street Winthrop Harbor This is a fun event for the whole family, with a crafts, food vendors, games, face painting, beer garden, live bands and more! Please visit the website for updated information.

August 9 and August 10 — North Shore Flea Market, Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at North Shore Flea @ Highwood Rec Center 428 Green Bay Rd Highwood North Shore Flea is a fun Sunday flea market held four times each summer. The hours each week are 11 ’til 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday- rain or shine with 50 or more vendors of all types of vintage goods. This is the last one of the season.

August 9 and August 10 — Zurko Antique and Flea Market, Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E. Peterson Road Grayslake Offered for sale will be a variety of antiques and collectibles, including country furniture, estate jewelry, Victoriana, postcards, art glass and porcelains, advertising items, old toys and more. Admission price is good for both days.

August 10 — Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest, Sunday: 6 p.m. at Genesee Theatre 203 N. Genesee St. Waukegan The Rock’n’Blues Fest featuring the Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds, along with new additions Vanilla Fudge and Peter Rivera, formerly of Rare Earth will be together at the Genesee Theatre for a night of great blues music. This is a show not to be missed. Tickets go on sale July 11 and range from $29.50-$69.50.

August 13 — Park on Park Cruise Night, Wednesday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Downtown Mundelein Park and Seymour, Mundelein Park On Park feature the best collection of pre -1977 classics In Northern Illinois. Event offers food and music. It attracts over 400 vehicles & more than a 1,000 pedestrian classic car admirers. Park on Park is held every 2nd Wednesday from May through September.

August 14 — Don Giovanni Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravina, Thursday: 7 P.M. at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road Highland Park CSO Residency Music Director James Conlon once again will lead two presentations of Mozart’s legendary opera based on the tale of Don Juan. The original “pick-up artist.” Martin Theatre Reserved ticket price: $90 Lawn ticket price: $10 August 15 and August 16 — Grayslake Summer Days, Friday: 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. at Downtown

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Grayslake Whitney Street Festival Site Grayslake Family music festival with music, carnival games, bingo and beer tents, arts and craft, food vendors, business booth area and “Grayslake’s Got Talent” Contest. Bike and Pet Parade - 12 noon Saturday (line-up on Slusser Street begins at 10 a.m.

Summer Days Parade kickoffs at 7 p.m. Saturday evening. Visit the website for complete festival activities.

August 16 — Barrington Summer Wine Walk, Saturday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at Downtown Barrington Downtown Barrington Come out to Barrington for the Summer Wine Walk.

Customers can begin the Wine Walk at any participating business by picking up a location map for the tasting. Plan to spend the day walking around town, tasting good wine, socializing with friends, finding that unique one of a kind gift, and then settling in for a wonderful dinner in one of the fine dining establishments in Barrington.

August 16 and August 17 — The 17th Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival, Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Village Green NE corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Olde Half Day Road Lincolnshire The Lincolnshire Art Festival celebrates its 17th year as an arts institution this summer. This Art Festival is currently ranked as one of the top 100 art festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine. Live music and entertainment. Art activities for kids make the festival a destination for art lovers of all ages.

August 16 and August 17 — Long Grove’s Arts Festival, Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Long Grove Historic Village Archer Municipal Lot near Fountain Square Long Grove See more than 100 local artists at the Long Grove Art Festival with distinctive, original pieces including oil, acrylic, watercolor, jewelry, sculpture and more. In addition, find creative collectibles within the artistic shops of charming, historic Downtown Long Grove.

August 20 — 4th Annual Garlic Fest, Wednesday, 4 p.m.9 p.m. at Evert’s Park 111 North Ave. Highwood From 4-9 p.m., attendees can sample a variety of garlic creations from out-of-the-ordinary garlic ice cream, candy, cupcakes and cocktails, to the more usual pastas, sauces, breads, and butters. The fest features a Taste of Garlic Competition for the Savory and Sweet categories, as well as the Garlic Queen and Garlic Princess Competitions.

August 23 — 31st Annual Port Clinton Art Festival & Taste of Highland Park, Saturday-Sunday: 10 p.m.-6 p.m. at Downtown Highland Park 600 Central Avenue Highland Park The Port Clinton Art Festival offers fine art from more than 260 of the world’s most celebrated artists. Young artists, ages 18 and under, shine in the Youth Art Division of the show, which offers younger artists an opportunity to exhibit and participate in a real art festival. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy art activities for kids, interactive art demos and, of course, original artwork offered by master artists from around the world.

August 30 — Wauconda’s Annual Street Dance, Saturday: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. at Village of Wauconda Main Street, Wauconda The Annual Street Dance will have live bands, a new teen area with live music, food vendors, raffles and fun for everyone.

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This is a free event for all ages.

August 30 — German Fest, Saturday: 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Steitz’s 25400 W. Bluff Lane Antioch Don’t miss this German Fest and The People’s Fireworks! It features German food, beer, raffles, kid’s games and prizes, snowmobile riding on the water exhibition, live bands and dancing and a German costume contest with cash prizes.

After dark are fireworks. Spectators can watch the show from our grounds or from their boat on Bluff Lake.

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