April 2012
NEW SPORT, ANYONE? Consider an outdoor classic
YOU, NEW AND IMPROVED Showcase a changing body
GRAB AND GO WELL Healthy food can be fast food
CATCH THE SPIRIT OF SPRING
Much ventured, everything gained Executive Heidi Otway talks about getting the best out of life
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Risks taken, lessons learned P.R. executive Heidi Otway understands that when much is ventured, much can be gained
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Between two bodies Make the most of your changing form as the weight drops off
Also inside... 06 Mind | Body | Soul Dr. Linda Humphries tackles how your mental state affects the sexual you. 08 YOUR TIME Let a little of spring’s joyful spirit into your life. 10 SMART FITNESS The classic outdoor sports have much to offer. 12 ESSENTIAL NUTRITION Eat healthy on the go with these five tips.
18 BEST BODY The new look of breast augmentation is natural.
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24 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH Chiropractic medicine isn’t so alternative anymore. 28 MIND MATTERS Beware the endless loop of negative thoughts.
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etting to know our feature woman this month, Heidi Otway, is a little like being swept up into an experience of enthusiasm, energy and faith. For Heidi, living each day to its fullest isn’t a goal; it’s an innate part of her being. When she talks about serving the greater good, she brings that to all levels of her life, and it is inspiring. Even if you are do not see yourself as a whirlwind of giving, I would challenge each of us to recognize what we can and do bring to the table every day. In our society the word nurturing is most often associated with motherhood or care-giving. Looking beyond those roles there is also the person who fosters animals until they find a “forever home,” the woman who uses her gift of numbers to be treasurer at a local nonprofit and the Secret Santa who makes sure a 4-year-old has something special on Christmas morning.
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Mind | Body | Soul
Rested, ready and ‌ sexy
Sexuality and emotional well-being are deeply entwined BY DR. LINDA HUMPHRIES
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ow libido, or low sexual desire, is the most common sexual issue for women. The reason? The leading cause of low sexual desire is fatigue. You may have noticed over the last decade many more women are complaining of just being more tired. Today women are juggling family (children and/ or elderly parents), work outside and/or inside the home, household tasks, community, school or religious responsibilities, the needs of the spouse and so on. Fatigue has become an everyday dilemma. Stress, a close companion to fatigue, is the second most frequent cause of low sexual desire. Many women feel they have both of them going on at the same time in their lives. This is not surprising because of the hectic pace of our lives. Because most of us were taught that it is the woman’s role to make sure the home and family runs smoothly and that everyone is happy, we often feel a tremendous burden to excel as mother, homemaker, wife, sexual partner, employee and community citizen. Other people in our lives may have learned, or even taught us, the same perspective on what it means to be a good woman and inadvertently add to the stress. Treatment for low sexual desire may include finding ways for a woman to deal with some of the extremely high expectations from others or 6
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from inside herself. It may include learning to say no to things that drain energy, time and stamina, and replace them with thoughts and actions that renew our spirit, mind and body. There are, of course some other causes of low sexual desire, such as sexual trauma, marital problems, medical difficulties, some medicines, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. However, fatigue and stress are the most common. Women can seek treatment alone or with their partner. Because sexuality is so closely tied to emotional well-being, there is often a need to consider emotional as well as sexual health. Healthy sexuality happens when a person feels valued, loved and rested, and can function physically and emotionally the way nature intended. Sexual therapy can remove the roadblocks that get in the way of enjoyment in this important area. Because of influences from society and at times our own families when we were growing up, women are particularly susceptible to insecurities and mixed feelings about sexuality. Having someone with whom to discuss these issues in confidence can help to overcome problems and lead to a more balanced, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. Sexual therapists are licensed marital health or medical professionals with specialized training in diagnosing and treating sexual problems. Learn more about Dr. Linda Humphries at www.drlindahumphries.com or call her office at 656-2100. v
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Embrace the spirit of spring Take the time to let this season of hope and renewal into your life By Brandi Schlossberg
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s spring unfolds, take advantage of the natural benefits and special treasures of the season. By tapping into the energy of spring, you may be better able to renew and recharge your own life, accessing a greater sense of freedom, purpose and peace. “Spring is a time in nature of expectation for new life,” says Pamela Chamberlynn, a medical social worker, graduate of Duke University Integrative Medicine Center and the owner of Integrative Health Coach Professional Services and Consulting here in Tallahassee. “Each year, spring offers us new hope and a promise of our own potential and fulfillment.” With busy schedules, daily stress and so much time spent indoors, it can be difficult to stay aware of all that spring has to offer, and what this season can mean in our own lives. In order to more fully connect with the energy of spring, Chamberlynn recommends practicing a concept called mindfulness. “Mindfulness is the practice of becoming completely and fully present in each moment and with each movement in your body,” she says. “How do you feel in your body as you experience spring fully in the present moment?” To find out, Chamberlynn suggests taking some time each day this spring to become mindful of the delicate smells of spring, to feel the spring air on your skin and pay attention to temperature, texture and movement. This same mindful approach can be used to observe and appreciate all aspects of spring. “I invite you to be in the present moment with an exquisite flower bloom,” Chamberlynn says, “to perhaps really see it for the first time — fully.” 8
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According to Licia Berry, who leads creative and transformative retreats and workshops, making a conscious effort to tap into the energy of spring can help us tap into our own desires and direction. “Each of the seasons offer a time to follow our natural impulses,” she says. “There is a quickening as the energy we’ve been building over the winter rises to the surface — spring gives us license to stretch and grow, to try new things and reach for new potential. “We belong to nature and we are of nature, not the other way around,” Berry adds. “When we work with the natural energy of a season, we feel supported and in line, with our efforts paying off more easily.” Deciding how and where you most want to grow this spring can begin with the practice of mindfulness, to get you aligned with the season’s energy. With a focus on spring’s gifts of growth and renewal, turn your attention toward your own hopes and dreams for the season. “The dream seeds planted during the dark of winter have gathered energy to manifest in the spring,” says Mary Beth McBride, a physician assistant and practitioner of healing energy. “New ideas come into play, and new projects or life ventures begin to bud. “There is a lightness and playfulness to spring that can allow even work to feel like a dance,” she continues. “We can feel like a tender green shoot rising out of the ground, ready to flower in our own way.” v
Lighten up
“We respond to the change in the sun’s angle by how much light enters our brain through our eyes, and it awakens us from our winter slumber,” says Licia Berry, an artist, author and educator who leads creative and transformative retreats and workshops. “A few minutes of exposure each day — with sunscreen — wakes us up and is good for us.” Refresh and revitalize
“Spring cleaning is a natural impulse to reorganize, let go of the ‘dead wood,’ and move forward with renewed vigor,” Berry says. “We can cleanse our bodies, our home, our office desk, our relationships.” She continues, “Every system needs a time of cleansing in order to function more efficiently. This supports the new growth we want to harvest in the summer and fall.” Bring in the new
This spring, ask yourself what you long to do, then bring this new activity into your life. “If it’s a spiritual longing, raise your arms to the sun each morning, and bring the warmth into your heart,” says Mary Beth McBride, a physician assistant and practitioner of healing energy. “If it’s an emotional longing, invite a friend to take a walk and share your dreams.”
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t’s never too late to get started with a sport, as these three friendly, knowledgeable and seasoned Tallahassee pros will tell you. Why not try an activity that allows you to get some exercise in the great outdoors?
TAKE UP tennis If you have been thinking about playing tennis, there is no better place than Tallahassee. With 55 city courts, (49 are lit, and 13 of those are made of flexible, injury-reducing clay), you shouldn’t have any trouble finding an open spot. Don’t have a racket? No worries – the city provides loaners. For a nominal fee, you can also reserve a specific court for a set period of time. Practice-ball machines are also available for rent.
Get fit in a half-hour per dattvy: Hitting a tennis ball against a wall for 30 minutes provides the exercise equivalent of playing on the court for 90 minutes. Glen Howe, Tallahassee’s tennis superintendent, has been a tennis instructor for more than 32 years. For anyone wanting to get started with the sport, he encourages signing up for the city’s eight-week tennis instruction program at www. talgov.com/parks/tennis/clinics.cfm. Typically, the ratio is eight students per instructor, and you’ll be provided skills testing so you can join a class of students who match your level of play. To hone specific skills, sign up for a few private lessons. When you are ready to start playing on a regular basis, Howe suggests using the matchmaker service at www.talgov.com/parks/tennis/match. cfm. The free service matches you with other 10
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similarly skilled players. “It’s like an online dating service, only better,” Howe says.
Swim LIKE A FISH Whether you want to conquer a fear of water or brush up on your backstroke, the YMCA offers adult swimming lessons to meet your needs. “The YMCA offers both private lessons and adult group sessions that you can take with your friends and family,” says Jennifer Jones, Aquatics/Youth In Government director and swimming instructor of the Capital Region YMCA at the Parkway Family YMCA. “If you are just learning to swim, our goal is to get you comfortable in the water and confident you can make it back to the side of the pool, even if you fall in,” Jones says. “If you already swim, but are interested in improving the skills you already have, we can help you there, too.”
Feeling pain? Take up swimming. The water cushions stiff joints and fragile bones that could suffer injury during high-impact exercise. Lessons are offered in the evenings or on Saturdays. The Y also opens up the pool for active
adult aquatic classes, laps and free swimming. For more information, visit http://capitalregionymca.org.
GET GOING WITH GOLF “Golf provides a great way to meet both men and women,” says Tallahassee golf instructor and pro Becky Sauers. And with 12 golf courses located within a 25-mile radius of the heart of a Tallahassee, finding an open tee time isn’t difficult. “Golf is a game you can play for a lifetime and you can learn to play quicker than you might think,” Sauers says. “In just three hours of lessons, you will learn what you need to know to play a round. We cover grip, posture, swing, golf etiquette and how to keep up with the pace of the play.”
Give up the cart. Play 18 holes on foot and, in addition to working your core from swinging and bending, you’ll also get in a 3 - to 4 - mile walk. Don’t buy clubs before you take lessons. Sauers says the golf school is happy to provide loaners. And don’t think you’ll need to spend a fortune to play. “I cut deals with clubs all the time and you can often get in a round for $25,” Sauers says. “To improve, keep practicing. The more you play, the more you’ll learn.” For more information on golf lessons, visit beckysauersgolf.com. v
Gear up Sunblock: For outdoor sports, look for a non-greasy lotion that is sweat-proof and waterproof with an SPF of at least 30.
Tennis: Borrow a racket, bring a new can of balls, and wear comfy tennis shoes and workout clothes that allow free movement.
Golf: Borrow a set of clubs. At a minimum, you’ll need a golf bag filled with a putter; 7- and 9-iron; and 3- and 5-wood. (The maximum number of clubs you can have is 14.) Grab at least six golf balls and four or five tees. Wear comfy tennis shoes and sportswear (not jeans) that allows free movement. Note that some courses have more specific dress codes, so call ahead before heading out. Swimming: Wear flip-flops or water shoes and a one-piece swimming suit that fits snuggly, yet still allows free movement. If you have long hair, put it in a ponytail.
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Essential NUTRITION
Grab good food on the go 5 tricks to staying healthy while eating on the run By Leigh Farr
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et’s face it. You barely have time to check off all the items on your to-do list, let alone eat three square meals a day. With work and family obligations, not to mention the hours you clock at the gym, there just aren’t enough minutes in the day to make sure every meal is chock full of the nutrients you need to feel your best. Here’s some good news to nibble on. Experts say that by reading nutrition labels, planning ahead and including key ingredients on your shopping list, you can maintain a healthy diet no matter how hectic your schedule is. “I think it is easier than ever before to eat healthy on the go if you know how to read nutrition facts labels and ingredient panels,” says Dwaine Stevens, media and community-relations manager for Publix Super Markets in Florida. Try these five on-the-go strategies to ensure that every meal is fortified with the wholesome ingredients you need to stay in tip-top shape:
Tip 1: Carry it out. When you’re on the move and you want a quick, healthy meal, swing by a supermarket deli, where you can build a fresh, nutritionally balanced meal in minutes. Experts at the American Dietetic Association recommend choosing a balanced meal such as rotisserie chicken, 12
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salad and fresh-baked bread. An alternate menu might include sliced lean roast beef, an onion roll, potato salad and fresh fruit. At Publix Super Markets in Tallahassee, you can make your own sub with whole wheat bread, lean meats and veggies, or you can choose from a variety of healthy soups.
Tip 2: Look ahead With just a little planning and preparation, you can avoid getting stuck in the drive-through. Stock your fridge with a variety of pre-cut washed veggies and fruit portioned into individual plastic containers with tight-fitting lids. Stockpile wholegrain crackers and containers of peanut butter, humus, cream cheese or cottage cheese. Round out any menu with nuts and seeds, low-fat string cheese and yogurt. Want tasty, nutritious snacks? Chris Terrell, merchandising manager at New Leaf Market in Tallahassee, recommends packing apples, Clif Granola Bars and Country Life 100-calorie Protein Bars.
Tip 3: Tote a healthy combo Whether you’re picking up last-minute victuals from the market to nosh en route or you’re toting ready-made fare from home, enhance on-the-go meals with a variety of foods from the major food groups. Stevens recommends a mix of whole grains, fruits and veggies, plus a low-fat or lean protein such as peanut butter, low-fat cheese, nuts
and seeds. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find out which foods are good sources of fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C, and which foods are low in sodium, saturated fat and trans fats.
Tip 4: Chill out Try freezing small, single-meal portions of pasta or rice in microwave-safe plastic containers ahead of time. Food you prepare yourself will be lower in salt and preservatives than store-bought frozen foods. “Spaghetti with ground beef or tofu is great because it is easy to make, freezes well and is a great source of protein and carbs,” says Terrell. Want a healthy dessert? Stevens suggests adding Dole Frozen Fruit Cups to your meal, which can be thawed for 30 minutes and eaten like fresh fruit.
Tip 5: Lug a jug Instead of drinking sugary drinks throughout the day, fill a reusable bottle with water and pop it in the fridge ahead of time. According to the Harvard school of Public Health, the average can of sugarsweetened soda or fruit punch packs 150 calories. Need more zest? Add a spritz of lemon juice or 100-percent juice. v
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Heidi Otway finds a way “Even in the face of failure, I say, ‘I can overcome this’” BY JONI BRANCH
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hen you mention Heidi Otway to people who’ve met her, they tend to light up. “Heidi Otway? I know Heidi!” they say with a smile.
Heidi, who at age 41 is vice president and director of public relations and social medial for the P.R. and marketing firm Salter>Mitchell, makes the secret of her success with people sound simple. “I just try to live a life that makes others say, ‘What is she doing?’” she says. “I’m smiling. I’m full of joy. I love my life. … I know that God is with me.” The path that led Heidi to become the person she is and to work for Salter>Mitchell, which prides itself on backing positive causes, is filled with risks taken and lessons learned. It began in her hometown, Miami, when at 13 she met a well-known local television anchor. After that, “I declared, ‘I’m going to work in television news.’” Heidi had the will, and she would find a way. She first moved to Tallahassee to attend college, earning a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism at Florida A & M University. She credits mentor Lisa Hall with her start in the field. Lisa gave Heidi her first broadcast job, as a production assistant at Conus Communications Group in Tallahassee. “Here’s a woman who took a chance on a woman she didn’t know from Adam,” Heidi says. “She gave me a foot in the door.” In a classic mentor relationship, Lisa’s support has continued throughout Heidi’s career. “If it hadn’t been for her, I wouldn’t be here today doing what I do.”
Heidi has always considered herself a risk-taker, and in the early years opportunity and ambition lured her back to Miami for a job at a television station, then sent her leapfrogging across the country to another station in Tulsa, Okla. She had barely been on the job six months when a bomb went off at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. In what was then the most destructive act of terrorism ever perpetrated on American soil, 168 people lost their lives, including 19 children under the age of 6, and more than 680 people were injured. Heidi, already a young mother herself, and her husband reassessed their lives, choosing to return to Tallahassee. Both found good positions, but eventually Heidi would make another “leap of faith,” as she puts it, and leave Tallahassee again, moving with her family to central Florida for a promising job. She started work in December 2000. We all face turning points in our lives, times when we decide what’s really important. For Heidi, one of those transformational moments came after that move and in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. For the second time in her career, she found herself covering a major terrorist event in the United States from the front-row seat of television journalism. She was in the Tampa Bay area working behind the scenes as an executive producer for a local television station, but the unfolding tragedy seemed much too close. April 2012 YOUR HEALTH
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“You see things the public didn’t see at that time.” A woman who had spent a lifetime taking risks and making leaps of faith in her career decided to make a true leap of faith. Although she had grown up with religion as only a peripheral influence in her life, “the day after 9/11 I was baptized at a church in Tampa. … I knew there was a higher calling for me.” In the light of all that had happened, money and career seemed much less important than family and God. Together, she and her husband again reassessed their spiritual and physical location in life. On the physical side, the Tampa area wasn’t right for them and their three kids. “We had the best quality of life in Tallahassee.” In Tampa Bay, “we were in a low place,” she says. On the spiritual side, they seemed to have been “blowing in the wind.” Without a firmly rooted sense of moral purpose, “We would just do stuff.” The couple soon returned to Tallahassee, where they are now active members of Abundant Life &
Restoration Ministries International, also known as ALARM International. At the urging of mentor Lisa, Heidi made the move into a new field, public relations, while Heidi’s husband left law enforcement behind and became a high school coach. Looking back, she says, “My gut told me not to go to Tampa.” In a way, though, “it was the best thing that ever happened to us. It was life-changing.” No longer blowing in the wind, she and her husband are firmly rooted in faith and place. And although Heidi will tell you “I’m not overly spiritual,” she does try to live her life in a way that makes people happy to know her. “My cause is definitely making this world a better place. I want to give you a sense that things can be better,” she says. “You’ve got to have those moments of hope. You’ve got to know that there are good things in life.” v
Left to right: Raven Otway, Hailey Otway, Richard Otway, Heidi Otway and Justice Otway enjoying some family time at home.
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Left to right: Lisa Hall, Heidi Otway, Deni Tomaini, Phillip Powers and Alicia Belch participate in a inspiring session of brainstorming.
A vision realized In 2009, Heidi Otway recalls, her pastor came to her with a vision. Bishop Alvin D. Stewart of ALARM International had a mental image of an 18-wheeler loaded with food rolling into a needy local community, where all that food was given away.
“Giving back to the community is very important to me, because I know my actions make a difference for somebody. I grew up in a family where we were always giving in some way. We didn’t have a lot, but I remember that my family was generous. We helped people when they were in need and they helped us back. Everyone cared and wanted to help each other. I’ll never forget that.”
She went to work, contacting Second Harvest of the Big Bend, and within two months her church partnered with that organization to run a food pantry.
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The ALARM location, near Woodville Highway and Capital Circle Southeast, now serves food to households on the first and fourth Saturdays of each month.
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“It’s one of my greatest joys and greatest pains,” Heidi says of the project. The joy is in the giving, “the pain is in the need of the people.” In 2010, she also spearheaded the assembly of 200 boxes of Thanksgiving dinners, whole turkeys and all, for distribution to the needy. In 2011, she did it again. “We blessed so many families.” From some, she says she heard, “That was the best meal we had all year.” At the pantry, meanwhile, “what sets us apart is … we do it in love. I don’t judge anybody.” Some people, she says, show up mostly for a hug, and she’s always happy to give that along with her work and time.
“You only get one life,” Heidi says. “If you don’t take leaps of faith every now and then, you aren’t reaching your full potential. Period.”
Heidi would suggest listening to your inner voice when deciding whether to take on a new endeavor. “I always say go with your gut, whether you’re spiritual or not. … Nine times out of 10 it’s the right answer.” Then if things don’t work out? Ask yourself: “What did I learn from that?” And never give up!
On the job Heidi’s many projects at P.R. and marketing firm Salter>Mitchell have included work for The Able Trust to increase employment opportunities for Floridians with disabilities and for the Florida KidCare Outreach campaign to increase the number of children enrolled in state-subsidized health insurance. April 2012 YOUR HEALTH
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Best Body
The new shape of shapely Women seeking breast augmentation find surgical and nonsurgical options that look more natural than ever By Anne Marie Cummings
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hese days, women no longer walk down the street and strut their stuff with breasts that look faker than plastic fruit. Board-certified plastic surgeons know that today’s woman won’t settle for poor results when it comes to breast augmentation, not with the improvements made in the previous decade.
Dr. Grant Stevens, a California board-certified plastic surgeon and the medical director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, says, “The majority of women who see me for breast augmentation are women less interested in increasing their cup size and more interested in a lift to their breasts with an all-natural look.” Dr. Alfredo Paredes of Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic agrees, and points out that the new cohesive gel implants, called “gummy bear implants,” are a dream come true for many women. Approved by the FDA in 2006, these implants have a tear-drop shape, with more weight toward the bottom than the top. “So when a woman is standing, her breasts look and feel more natural,” he says.
The surgical route Cohesive gel implants What it is: The newest, third generation of silicone implants, coined “gummy bear implants” by Dr. Stevens. These implants, also known as cohesive gel implants, are available in the U.S. and Europe. The filing is soft and firm, made of a material that won’t lose its shape. The procedure: While the woman is upright, the surgeon uses a sterile surgical marker to designate the ideal places for the implants on the breasts. 18
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The woman lies down and receives an anesthetic. After several minutes, an anesthetic is administered at the incision site. A 4-cm incision is made at the folds of the breast. A pocket for the implant is made, the implant is inserted, and the incision is closed. The benefits: They look and feel like real breasts. The inside of the implants are a solid material that cannot leak. There is no folding or rippling of the implant or the woman’s skin. Did you know? There is an even more cohesive generation of these implants referred to as contour profile gel (CPG). A limited number of surgeons in the U.S. perform the surgery using CPGs; studies are being conducted. Recovery time: 30 minutes in the recovery room. Procedure timing: One hour. The price: $4,000 and up.
Fat transfer What it is: There are only a few U.S. boardcertified surgeons doing this new procedure, which involves injecting a woman’s own fat from one part of her body into her breasts. Surgeons use liposuction to gather the fat cells used in this type of breast augmentation. The procedure: With small liposuction instruments, fat is harvested from the abdomen, buttocks or thighs, and then “cleaned” so blood and other impurities are removed. The fat is then injected into different layers in the breast. This way the surgeon controls where the fat rests in order to contour the breast and develop an attractive shape.
The benefits: This procedure uses the patient’s own fat cells instead of unnatural materials. There are minimal incisions, which reduces the possibility of scarring, and the breasts can be sculpted and shaped. Note: How the fat is taken, processed and injected are all factors in how successfully the fat will survive. Did you know? After harvesting the fat cells, some surgeons in the U.S. will mix the fat with platelet rich plasma (PRP), known to be rich in growth factors. PRP has been well studied as a promoter of the healing process and enables the fat cells to survive as a permanent tissue. Recovery time: Two days to one week. Procedure timing: Four to six hours. The price: $5,000 to $30,000.
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The non-surgical route The Brava bra What it is: Brava works by what scientists call tension-induced growth. A kit comes with two semi-rigid domes (domes come in different sizes) with specially engineered silicone gel rims, a sophisticated mini-computer called a SmartBox, which is the “brains” of the Brava Bra, and with a sports bra to hold the domes and SmartBox in place. The procedure: You will place your online-ordered soft plastic domes over each breast and connect them to a small vacuum device, the SmartBox. When turned on, the vacuum gently expands the breasts. Over time, the Brava system’s maker reports, that stretching causes new breast tissue to form. The benefits: The Brava Bra’s manufacturer touts that the device involves no surgery, weight gain, pills, pain or risk from breast implants. The system requires dedication for results: Users can expect an
increase of up to one cup size if Brava is worn for 10 hours a day, every day, for 10 weeks, the maker says. Did you know? The SmartBox contains a sensor that constantly regulates the optimal pressure within the domes. A small pump gently takes the air out of the domes to create a vacuum, and a computer chip records the amount of time the system is worn, as well as the pressure inside the domes. Recovery time: No need for recovery. The price: $1,000 to $1,300. To learn more: Call 1-800-422-5350 or visit www.mybrava.com
Accent radiofrequency What it is: This treatment is gaining popularity in Europe and raising eyebrows in the U.S. In the U.S., radiofrequency is commonly used to tighten the skin around the forehead, underneath the eyes, at the jaw line and the neck. When used for the breasts, a radiofrequency devise superficially heats up the surface of the skin around the chest, causing it to tighten and lift. The procedure: A topical anesthetic cream is applied to the breasts before the treatment to help numb the skin. A lubricating gel is applied over the treatment area to allow a hand-piece to move smoothly. The practitioner works across the treatment area delivering targeted radiofrequency energy. Once the treatment is completed, a soothing gel or cold pack may be applied to the skin. This treatment is recommended for women with small-to-medium sized breasts. The benefits: A painless, nonsurgical procedure that feels like a warm massage. Breasts are said to look toned, lifted and younger. Did you know? There are four main types of radiofrequency treatments: Accent, Thermacool, Velashape and Tripollar. All use unique hand-held devices to deliver radiofrequency energy to the skin. Recovery time: No need for recovery. Procedure timing: 45 minutes. Recommended: three treatments, two to four weeks apart. The price: $750 to $1,200 per treatment. v April 2012 YOUR HEALTH
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Show off the new you Caught between two bodies as weight drops off? Make the most of your changing form By Marina Brown hair, no matter how empowering, tends to send a message of age. Spend some time with a stylist trying a new shape (oval is flatteringly feminine), a new color (pale may not be the most youthful), or even extensions (they’re sexy for flipping over your shoulder).
Shamelessly shapely: For years you’ve buried
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ay to go, girl! You’ve peeled off the first 10 pounds and are well on the way to your goal. No problem. You can do it!
But something’s wrong. Even though on the scale and in the bathroom mirror you see the effects of five-day-a-week Zumba, slashed carbs and more iron pumping than Mr. America, nobody else has noticed. Where are the hugs, the encouraging smiles, the stares of approval? Is this going to be worth it? Well, the answer is yes. For your health’s sake, dropping pounds and trimming your physique will definitely be worth it. But in the transitional phase, when you’re not quite there, it may be the time to call in reinforcements. Start the rehab on the outside, too. After all, as the new you emerges, the old you needs to recede.
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your adipose under shifts, cardigans, shawls and big shirts. Now your mirror tells you a waist is starting to appear. Show it off. Though you may be saving to buy a new wardrobe once you’ve reached your weight goal, splurge a little with a seamstress to have some old clothes taken in now. Even buy some inexpensive form-flattering tops and pants for this transitional phase and give the world a peek at the diminishing you.
A Private Showing: And don’t forget that a change in shape means your lingerie should change, too. Get measured for a better supporting bra. Have a look at Spanx or other brands of slimming underwear that will forecast your eventual shape. While you’re at it, buy something outrageously lacey.
It’s Magic: Let illusion help. Remember that diagonals and vertical stripes are slimming, and polka dots and horizontals are not. High heels give the impression of slimness and make you walk with a girlish gait. Even new eyeglass frames and trendy jewelry can perk up your image. Your new body will bring a sense of confidence, but confidence sometimes needs a little boost. v
Facing the world There are plenty of day spas in Tallahassee. A day being pampered is good for the ego and can provide tips on personal enhancement as you work toward your goal. Even the trained aestheticians at department stores can be your coach. For instance, we all had to learn how to use makeup in our teens. But each age — and shape — can use cosmetics to heighten the impression we want to give. A session with a cosmetician can help. Softer colors are youthful, while deep reds and dark shadows accentuate lines or sags. Instead, use contouring shading and highlighting to slim cheeks and accentuate a straight nose. Change your colors with the seasons and to complement your clothes. So you’re on the way to a better exterior, but even as you tone the outside, know that real beauty is going to come from the changes inside. Confidence, control and emerging happiness is what will radiate from within. And that’s what it’s all about.
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The summer-ready face Get a fresh glow with makeup that’s in step with the season By Kenya McCullum
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ith summer just around the corner, we’re all thinking about how to look our best as we enjoy the warm weather. These makeup tips will help you look great and beat the Florida heat.
Colors. Balance is the key with colors as we age. Although you don’t want to overdo it with bright colors, using darker colors like browns on your eyes or lips can look drab and boring. For eyes, using light shades can make them pop and bring out their different tints. You might want to try blues and greens – moderation is the key.
For lips, colors like pink, rose and plum can light up a face without being too dramatic. Although many women love red lipstick, it may look too harsh as we age and our lips get thinner, says Lynne Moore, owner of Skin Deep. “Some women can still pull off that red lipstick, but they usually have white hair, a very dramatic face, and a very dramatic personality,” she said. 22
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Mineral makeup. Mineral makeup is all
the rage right now partly because it’s great for summer use.
“In the summer in Florida, there’s so much humidity that when you walk out the door, your makeup sweats off,” said Kim Matthews of the North Florida Cosmetology Institute. Especially if you have oily skin, using mineral makeup can help control your perspiration and keep your makeup set longer. In addition, mineral makeup does not contain some of the chemicals that can be found in other types of makeup, which makes this a better choice for your skin’s health. “The higher quality mineral makeup is just ground up pigments from the earth,” Moore said. “Regular makeup, if you read the label, has a lot of synthetic ingredients, and a lot of them are petroleum-based, which is not very good for your skin.”
Primer. A foundation primer prepares your face for whatever makeup you put on it. Lines and flaws can be minimized by a primer, which also helps makeup stay in place all day. Use an eyelash primer to separate and plump lashes, so when you apply mascara, lashes will look more full and lush. Toner. If you have oily skin, a toner can clean
Before the makeup goes on Makeup can go a long way toward making you look great, but the foundation that you need for great skin can’t be found in a bottle. Healthy skin is good-looking skin, so you need to start with a skin-care regimen.
off the shine and an optimal pH level. Don’t use a harsh agent like rubbing alcohol, which can strip the skin too much and take away its natural moisture.
“Makeup is not worth diddly-squat if you’re not taking care of your skin,” says Lynn Moore of Skin Deep. “You cannot cover up those age spots and the dried out skin, so do the best you can by your skin and take care of it.”
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In order to do right by your skin and keep it healthy and looking great, Moore suggests the following steps:
gravity catches up with us, our skin can begin to look a little droopy. Applying makeup like eyeliner and blush upward can help highlight your better features and keep gravity from dragging down your face. v
• MoisturizE: Using moisturizer every day can keep your skin hydrated and plump, which helps it look young and healthy. • BLOCK SUN DAMAGE: This message bears repeating: Making sun block a part of your daily routine can help reduce wrinkling and discoloration over time. • ExfoliatE: Exfoliating removes dead cells from the skin’s surface and helps keep skin smooth and fresh looking.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
The chiropractic connection
This healing art is now credited with a wide range of benefits By Kathleen Brady
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n case you haven’t noticed, chiropractic is going mainstream. The healing art, which uses spinal manipulation to restore and promote health, has benefitted in recent decades from research about its positive effects, says Peri Dwyer, D.C. DICCP, of Whole Health Chiropractic.
The medical profession is now recognizing that chiropractic medicine can be a complementary, rather than alternative, treatment for conditions such as tension headaches, neck pain, sciatica, numbness and tingling in the arms, and tendon and joint problems, Dr. Dwyer says. She adds that the practice still straddles the divide between mainstream and alternative medicine. But chiropractic has an excellent track record, Dr. Dwyer notes, and can leave a patient feeling better while helping her regain overall health. One of the most well-known benefits of chiropractic is its ability to help people recover from injuries, says Dennis G. Fiorini, D.C. “Chiropractic has been shown to be the best treatment for injuries such as whiplash.” Neck pain and headaches are often related to injuries to the delicate tissues in the upper neck. Ron Whitfield, D.C., explains what chiropractors do. “We adjust, or 24
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manipulate, the segments of the spinal column in order to remove vertebral misalignments and restore normal nerve transmission from the brain to every cell, tissue and organ in the entire body.” Chiropractic focuses on treating the patient as a whole, and chiropractors typically integrate exercise, offer nutrition modification advice, suggest changing ergonomics — including in the workplace — and discuss stress reduction. Additionally, chiropractic medicine incorporates some physical therapy treatment methods such as ultrasound and use of hot and packs, myofascial release, which is a hands-on technique of applying gentle pressure to soft tissue to eliminate pain and restore motion, and acupuncture. Dr. Whitfield says that more people receive chiropractic care today than ever before because more people are determined to live longer lives and to be more active. Depending on your needs, chiropractic medicine may be just what the doctor ordered. v
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maintain the balance that the body needs to function at a high level. • Relieves the pressure on the main artery to the base and back part of the brain to give it the chance to function properly. • Can significantly help in preventing other serious health issues. • Regular chiropractic visits can improve spinal alignment, which restores and maintains overall nervous system health.
• Corrects misaligned vertebrae, which put pressure on the nervous system, to relieve stress on the body.
• Injuries are can heal at a significantly faster rate in people who receive regular chiropractic care, especially when combined with a nutritious diet and regular exercise.
• Helps individuals with active lives
• Assists in post-injury pain relief.
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Stop the tape When anxious thoughts seem stuck on a loop, learn to turn off the negativity By Elise Oberliesen
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magine taking a leisurely stroll in the neighborhood after work. Suddenly a car swerves into your path, sending your blood pressure to the stars. Clearly, this situation is likely to cause panic, worry and fear. But what if no crazed driver enters the scene, and you still felt scared, nervous and worried?
Small doses of stress and anxiety help us get moving. But when anxiety interferes with daily life, you may have an anxiety-related disorder. Such disorders are generally characterized by excessive fear, dread and worry. The classification includes post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and social or generalized anxiety disorder. According to data reported by the, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, nearly 40 million adults suffer from such disorders, with a price tag that’s nearly $42 billion per year. Anxiety can be like the “friend” who shows up at a party uninvited. It mimics Velcro, attaching itself to nearly any thought, feeling or situation, and it plays like a mental tape recording injecting negative thoughts. According to Lora Rose Hunter, MS, assistant director with FSU Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic, many people resort to “catastrophizing, mind-reading and fortune-telling,” all of which usually hold little truth or are irrational. Such thinking lays fertile ground for anxiety to grow like spring dandelions. “Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on learning about anxiety and learning how to challenge those thoughts,” Hunter says. “It’s a way to talk back to the anxiety.” The thoughts help us avoid uncomfortable encounters like talking to your boss or scheduling a root canal. Want to fend off those prickly feelings? “If you stay in the moment, the anxiety goes down,” Hunter says. 28
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Tracey Morse, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Tallahassee who helps clients turn off the anxiety tape. She uses mindfulness meditation, which focuses on acceptance, being present in the moment and training the mind to create peacefulness. With practice, mindfulness helps you gain a much greater sense of self-awareness, a key to shutting down stress and anxiety, Morse says. “Stress tends to exacerbate anxiety,” Morse notes. But with daily meditation, you detach from incessant negative thoughts. “With mindfulness meditation, it’s being fully present and letting go of judgment of yourself and others,” she says. You’d be surprised how little time it takes to change your thoughts. “Set a timer each day for one minute. Pair it with another activity, like taking a shower,” Morse says. Clear your mind of all thoughts or focus on one thought. For example, repeat the word acceptance. Need another way to take life’s sour days and turn them sweet? Morse also recommends reframing to help clients stop the worry and what-ifs. “With anxiety and depression, a lot of those symptoms have to do with the way we look at the world. Accept that we are human and we can’t always do things perfectly.” Try to give up perfectionist thinking, Morse says. “Remember to cut yourself some slack.” Tune into your thoughts and listen. “Focus on whether a thought is helpful or hurtful,” Hunter suggests. If you’re constantly worried with a thought like, ‘What if I say the wrong thing and look like a fool during the meeting?’ that counts as a hurtful thought. “It’s a tape that you have to pause,” Hunter says. “You can gain distance from your thoughts and challenge them.” v
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Red Shoe Run April 28, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. Start a new Tallahassee tradition and maybe set a course record along the way by taking part in the First Annual Red Shoe Run to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Tallahassee. All proceeds from this spring run in beautiful SouthWood will benefit Ronald McDonald House. The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Location: The start and finish of the run will be at the Capital Office Complex on Esplanade Way between Merchants Row and Shumard Oaks Boulevard. Information: Call Glenn Burhans, Red Shoe Run chair, 445-9152, or e-mail him at RedShoeRun@gmail.com. You can also find our information on: facebook.com/pages/1st-Annual-Red-Shoe-Run-RMHC
Attitudes about Aging: A Workshop
April 2, 1:30-4 p.m. Sally Karioth and Ken BrummelSmith, M.D., discuss aging and attitudes about aging in an exciting workshop. On one side, hear how personal attitudes on aging affect health and longevity. On the other side, see how our attitudes are shaped by society — a society that reveres youth and beauty. These two dynamic speakers will challenge you with myths and truths and answers. Cost: $2 for 55+ and $3 for others. Location: Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. Information: Contact Andrea Personett, 891-4003, andrea.personett@talgov.com
Third Annual Fashion’s Fight Against Cancer
April 13, 7-9 p.m. L. Allen LLC will present a night of fashion, entertainment, and fun to increase breast cancer awareness. The night will include designs by L. Allen, Banana Republic, BCBG, Decibel, Blu Heaven Boutique, top alumni designers from Florida State University and more, plus entertainment by the FSU Dance Department and local musicians. Appetizers and beverages will be available. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to the
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American Cancer Society. Come support your local businesses and cancer awareness. A prereception begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30. Tickets are available at fashionsfightagainstcancer. eventbrite.com. Location: Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road. Information: Contact Charlotte Waters, 251-5189.
Third Annual MusicFest: Sounds of Hope, Benefit for Refuge House April 15, 12 – 5 p.m. More than a dozen top-notch local musicians will perform on two stages during this family-focused event , which also features delicious food supplied by local restaurants, a fun children’s area, fine art and crafts for sale by local artisans, relaxing seated massage and a decadent bake sale. All proceeds will help fund the many services that Refuge House provides to adults and children affected by domestic or sexual violence. Cost: Adults, $10; child under 12, free with adult. Location: grounds of Unity Eastside Church, 8551 Buck Lake Road. Information: Go to MusicFestTally.com or contact Linda Collins, event coordinator, 671-3674, eventcoordinator@ musicfesttally.org.
Camp TBi Tournament for Tomorrow
April 24, 12 p.m. Camp TBi Tournament for Tomorrow is a charity golf tournament sponsored by Hopewell Home Care to benefit The Brain Injury Association of Florida’s Camp TBi. Registration includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls and awards reception with hors d’oeuvres following play. Location: Golden Eagle Country Club, 3700 Golden Eagle Drive East, 893-7700. Information: Contact Danielle Strickland to register or become a sponsor, 544-7464, dacstrickland1@gmail.com.
Sisters of the South: Steel Magnolias
April 28, 7:30 p.m. This all-women party will benefit the Tallahassee Ballet’s costumes and sets. The event will feature Southern-style food, drinks, music, dancing and more. Don’t miss the Fifth Annual Divine Sisterhood of the Costume Closet event, with this year’s special theme being “Sisters of the South: Steel Magnolias.” Cost : $50. Location: Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road. Information: Go to tallahasseeballet.org or contact Janet Pichard, 224-6917.
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Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery Dr. Hoggatt received her undergraduate degree in genetics from the Univ. of California at Berkeley and she received her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. After completing her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Tulane Univ. Medical Center, Dr. Hoggatt began practicing obstetrics and gynecological medicine in Sacramento, CA. She relocated to Tallahassee and has been in a group practice specializing in gynecology and gynecological surgery. Dr. Hoggatt is a member of the AMA, Capital Medical Society and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Hoggatt uses her specialized skills in gynecological medicine to help educate her patients about the importance of managing the challenges of women’s health issues. Contact: 2009 Miccosukee Road., Tallahassee, 850.656.2128
BEN J. KIRBO, MD
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Kirbo is a board certified plastic surgeon who has been practicing in the N. Florida and S. Georgia area for more than 15 years. Dr. Kirbo completed his medical degree at the University of Miami. Dr. Kirbo completed general surgery residency at the University of Kentucky and plastic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University. His particular interests are cosmetic, breast, post-bariatric weight loss surgery, correcting undesirable plastic surgery results and body contouring. He was recently recognized as a recipient of The Tally Awards top surgeon in Tallahassee. Contact: Southeastern Plastic Surgery, 2030 Fleischmann Rd., Tallahassee, 850.219.2000, se-plasticsurgery.com
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General and Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Ronald G. Willis Graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Willis specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ/TMD Neuromuscular Dentistry, Neuromuscular Orthodontics, and Veneers. Dr. Willis has treated missing and discolored teeth. Many treatment options exist for his patients as well as finishing the frame around the teeth and face with Botox and Derma Fillers. Dr. Willis received an award for Best Dentist in 2003 & 2005 and Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies Clinical Instructor of the year. Contact: Centre Point Dental Group, 2470 Care Dr., Tallahassee, 850.877.5151 or rwillisdmd@yahoo.com
Jana Bures-ForsthoeFel, MD
Gynecology and Obstetrics Dr. Jana Bures-Forsthoefel has been practicing in our community for 25+ years and is now delivering the next generation. Dr. Bures -Forsthoefel received her doctorate in from the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and did her residency at Emory University Grady Hospital in Atlanta Georgia. She is Board Certified in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Contact: Gynecology & Obstetrics Associates, PA Professional Office Building, 1405 Centerville Rd. Suite 4200, 850.877.3549, obgyntallahassee.com
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Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Rosenberg attended Emory University for college and medical school. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and Plastic Surgery. He has written articles on facelifts, breast reduction and reconstruction, abdominoplasty, melanoma and non-melanoma reconstruction. He has a many specializations; eyelid surgery, breast reconstruction, augmentation and reduction, abdominoplasty, hand surgery, treatments of skin disorders and body contouring for massive weight loss patients. Dr. Rosenberg is the only board certified physician in N. Florida and S. Georgia to perform a hair restoration procedure of transplanting individual follicular units. Contact: Southeastern Plastic Surgery, 2030 Fleischmann Rd., Tallahassee, 850.219.2000, se-plasticsurgery.com
ROBERT FRABLE, DO
Family Medicine Dr. Robert Frable is a board certified family practice physician established in Wakulla County for 24 years. Originally from Pennsylvania, he attended undergraduate school at Northeast Missouri State University and graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Family Pratice Residency was completed at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri. Contact: Capital Regional Medical Group, 2832 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, 850.926.6363
AFOLABI SANGOSANyA, MD
Cadiology/Internal Medicine Dr. Sangosanya has joined Capital Regional Cardiology Associates. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular disease training at the University of MiamiJackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Sangosanya is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine. He is also board eligible in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Sangosanya is committed to providing accessible care to the Big Bend and provides same day appointments to patients. Contact: Capital Regional Cardiology Associates, 2770 Capital Medical Blvd, Ste 109, Tallahassee, 850.877.0216, CapitalRegionalMedicalGroup.com
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Shawn Ramsey specializes in minimally invasive surgery, female pelvic reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic procedures. He is certified in the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. Dr. Ramsey received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania and he did his residency at the Henry Ford Health System in Michigan. Contact: Gynecology & Obstetrics Associates, PA Professional Office Building, 1405 Centerville Rd. Suite 4200, 850.877.3549, obgyntallahassee.com