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Do You Really Need To Go To The Dentist Every 6 Months?

If you brush and floss everyday, do you really need to see the dentist twice a year? YES! Even Dentists, Hygienists, and Dental Assistants get their teeth cleaned every six months. Page 2

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Caring For Yourself Is The Best Way To Care For Others

Shore Physician Group’s (SPG) newest family medicine specialist, Dr. Seblewongel BulchaDebosse, understands the constraints facing today’s women. Page 17

As a Wealth Management Advisor, Tracy Fiedler-Santoro is dedicated to guiding her clients through some of life’s most challenging financial solutions. Read more on pages 32 & 33.

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The Health Of Your Gut… More Important Than You Think!

The digestive system is the root of all health. It’s where you get nutrition for every cell in your body, including support for your immune system.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Do You Really Need To Go To The Dentist Every 6 Months? all the build-up off and assess the health of your gums and bone. If you are someone who is prone to getting build up, it may be suggested that you have your teeth cleaned more Milt Noveck, John Nosti, frequently, such DMD, FICOI DMD,FAGD, FACE, FICOI as every 3 months. Advanced Cosmetic and Leaving the plaque and tartar General Dentistry will cause bad breath and lead If you brush and floss to gingivitis (inflammation of the everyday, do you really gums) and possibly periodontitis (loss of bone that holds in your need to see the dentist teeth). Believe it or not, what is twice a year? going on in your mouth can effect what happens with the rest of your Even Dentists, body. These bacteria can make Hygienists, and Dental their way into your blood stream and can cause problems. Studies Assistants get their teeth show links between periodontal cleaned every six months. disease and cardiovascular disease, Combating The Plaque low birth weight/pre-term birth Brushing and flossing at home babies, and diabetes. cannot get off all the plaque X-Rays Are Important (the soft stuff) and tartar (the Your doctor and hygienist will hardened-on stuff), even if you probably take some x-rays also. think you are doing a meticulous There has been a lot in the news job. The plaque and tartar are lately about dental x-rays causing bacteria that begin to accumulate tumors. First off, the tumors on your teeth, gums and tongue that the studies refer to are nonjust minutes after you are done malignant, which means they are brushing. And even though not cancerous. Second, the studies you’re brushing and flossing, there have suggested a link between is some that will stick around. cumulative x-rays exposures and That’s where your hygienist will these non-cancerous tumors, but come in handy. The hygienist can the researchers agree that it is get in the hard to reach places, get nothing conclusive. Researchers

agree there is not a cause-effect relationship. According to Dr. Michael Schulder, a neurosurgeon, “The chance of these tumors arising in patients who were x-rayed yearly was low.” Detecting Oral Diseases According to the American Dental Association, “Many oral diseases can’t be detected on the basis of a visual and physical examination alone, and dental x-rays are valuable in providing information about a patient’s oral health such as early-stage cavities, gum diseases, infections or some types of tumors.” According to the American College of Radiology, four bitewing x-rays, which is common for a routine exam, give about .005 millisieverts (mSv) of radiation which is almost equivalent to the radiation you get in a normal day in the sun. Another x-ray is the panoramic x-ray (which goes around your head) and it has about twice that radiation. Digital x-rays cut down this exposure between 40-80%. The average dose received by all of us from background radiation is around 2.4 mSv per year. In most countries the current maximum permissible dose to radiation workers is 20 mSv per year. The risk of fatal cancer for an adult from an examination is considered negligible (less than 1 in 1,000,000), according to the American College of Radiology. (Bear in mind that humans have a 1 in 3 chance of developing cancer at some time during their lifetime

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anyway). It is recommended to use protective aprons with collars and the use the fastest film speeds available or a digital X-rays in order to minimize radiation exposure. Cavities start small, if you catch them early, it will be an easy fix. Since cavities will not go away by themselves, they will continue to grow. As the decay goes further toward the nerve that lies in the center of your tooth, you may get sensitivity. If the decay reaches the nerve in your tooth, you will be very uncomfortable and will need a root canal. There are some things that can make you more prone to getting cavities and if you’re seeing your doctor he/she can have you use a prescription toothpaste right away to help combat the decay. The ADA recommends healthy adults receive routine full mouth X-rays every two to three years. Dental x-rays are recommended every one to two years for children and every 1.5 to three years for teens. Children often require more X-rays than adults because of their developing teeth and jaws and increased likelihood for cavities. Cancer Screening The most important thing your doctor and hygienist are doing during the exam is an oral cancer screening, where they are checking your lips, mouth and top part of your throat for any abnormalities. Oral cancer frequently has no symptoms and

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the patient does not know they have it. In 2011, it was estimated that 37,000 Americans would be diagnosed with a form of oral or pharyngeal cancer. 66% would be discovered in the late stages of the disease. Catching these late is part of the reason that slightly more than half of the people diagnosed will live past 5 years. This is a number that has not significantly improved in decades. The death rate for oral cancer is higher than that of cancers we hear about routinely such as Cervical cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Laryngeal cancer, cancer of the testes, and endocrine system cancers such as thyroid, or skin cancer (malignant melanoma). So, although you may feel as if you do a great job cleaning your teeth, there is a lot that goes on during a routine dental cleaning and exam. Your doctor is looking to keep you healthy. It is safer and cheaper to find a problem at your 6 month checkup then finding it 2 years after you were last seen. Call Advanced Cosmetic and General Dentistry to schedule your routine visit today.

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Welcome to the Sept./Oct. 2013 Issue Of Atlantic County Woman

Up and down the Jersey Shore, families were enjoying the lazy, magnificent days of summer. Many of the owners on the boardwalks reported their businesses were doing well, some said even better than last year. Admittedly, there is still ongoing construction along the northern parts of the Jersey Shore, but overall, the Jersey Shore is amazing. The revitalization proves we are Jersey Strong! In addition to the high quality educational articles found in this issue, we want to bring your attention to several of the specials and events that you won’t want to miss. Now, our play giveaways are only available on Facebook. “Like Us” on Facebook and participate in our play giveaways as well as other offers during the issue. The equinox brings autumn on September 22 at 10:29 PM EDT. The fall and spring equinoxes are the only days of the year in which the sun crosses the celestial equator. Enjoy all the fall activities in New Jersey as you watch the landscape silently burst with vibrant colors of red, yellow and orange. On behalf of the staff at The Atlantic County Woman, thank you for your continued loyalty, and for your comments, suggestions and support.

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Events in ATLANTIC County • The Big Brothers/Big Sisters (pg. 66) Sept. 15 – Mini Golf

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Celebration with dinner and cash bar, silent auction and a raffle for a ruby necklace! • RNS (pg. 70) Wine Tasting at Sofia’s, Margate Oct. 1. Diva Bingo at Resorts Nov. 15. • Alzheimer’s Walk (pg. 77) Oct. 5 (Millville) Oct. 20 (Atlantic City). • The Total Hearing (pg.41) Sept. 10 & 11 – FREE seminar and luncheon. Oct. 7, 8, 9-11 – Hearing Workshops. • AtlantiCare (pg. 23) Oct. 24 - Women’s Health Event – Guest speakers, massages, facials, raffles, giveaways and more. • Seashore Gardens Living Center (pg. 56) Nov. 9 Black & White Ball with dinner and dancing to the Eddie Bruce Orchestra. • AvantGirl (pg. 20) Autumn Wine, Beer and Food Tasting Event to benefit breast cancer research – call for details. • Yoga 9 (pg. 39) Saturdays - workshops through the fall.

Exclusive Deals • Accent Aesthetics (pg. 9) Specials for Facials, Peels, Laser Vein Treatment and more!

• Atlantic Family Spine (pg. 16) FREE Full Exam and consultation ($175 value!) with mention of ad.

• Progressive Innovations LLC (pg. 17) FREE estimate for their end of season deck sale where you could save thousands!

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• Barbara’s (pg. 47) Get 20% off Apparel. • ICON Hospitality (pg. 50) 10% off next in-house catered event. • Permanent Makeup by Amy (pg. 51) Specials for new and existing clients and teachers.

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VeinGogh: The Latest Treatment For Spider And Facial Veins Stephen Gosin, M.D. FACS

Jeffrey S. Gosin, M.D. FACS

Spider veins, known as telangiectasias, are small varicose veins that affect the surface of the skin. They usually appear as a cluster (or multiple clusters) of red, blue or purple lines just under the surface of the skin.

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hey commonly occur on the

seen on the cheeks, nose and other areas of the body. Spider veins are

most commonly a cosmetic problem. However, on the legs, they can also occasionally cause burning pain, itching and in some cases may be prone to bleeding. Spider veins on the leg may also be an indication of a more significant underlying problem known as venous reflux. This occurs when the valves in the legs veins become incompetent, causing blood to abnormally pool in the legs, increasing the pressure in the veins and causing them to dilate. This can cause leg pain, swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue and other symptoms. Risk factors include prolonged standing, family history of varicose veins, pregnancy, increasing age and being over weight. Shore Vascular & Vein Center is now pleased to offer VeinGogh, the latest development in the treatment of embarrassing spider veins, facial veins, and telangiectasias elsewhere

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on the body. VeinGogh is fast, reliable, safe and effective. A small burst of high frequency energy, known as Microburst Technology, is administered directly to the vein through a hair thin probe. The energy is instantaneously converted to heat. This allows controllable heating of the vessel without damage to the surrounding tissue. It coagulates the blood within the vessel and collapses the vessel wall, while leaving the outer layers of the skin unaffected. The result is marked improvement or complete resolution of the appearance of the veins being treated. VeinGogh treatment typically takes about 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. There is minimal discomfort and it is very well tolerated. There are no physical restrictions following treatment, and unlike some other procedures, compression stockings do not have to be worn. Therefore, it may be an ideal therapy during the warm summer months for some people. On the face, results will be seen immediately. There will be some redness that typically will last for a couple of hours to a couple of days. On the legs, there will be some bruising that will

improve over a few weeks. If you are experiencing leg pain or notice the appearance of varicose veins, spider veins, or telangiectasias elsewhere on the face or body, help is available. The Board Certified vascular specialists of Shore Vascular & Vein Center offer the latest, most effective and safest state-of-the art treatments for venous disease. Call for more details and to schedule an appointment. 609-927-VEIN

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VeinGogh is most effective for small spider veins. It can sometimes be used as a stand alone procedure to treat these types of veins. In some situations, VeinGogh is used in combination with other therapy to achieve the most complete results.

Treatment is administered through a tiny needle, about the diameter of a strand of hair. It is associated with a small pin-prick sensation. Most people rate the pain about a 2-3 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Before

How long does treatment take?

That depends on the size of the area being treated. A treatment session can last from just a few minutes to about 15-20 minutes in some cases.

After

Are multiple treatments required?

An area only needs to be treated one time. Multiple visits may be needed to treat all areas, depending on how many different veins are being treated.

Before

When will I see results? After

Stephen Gosin, M.D. FACS Dr. Stephen Gosin is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, where he also completed his General Surgery Residency and was Chief Surgical Resident. He is Board Certified in Surgery. Dr. Gosin is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons, a charter member of the International Society of Endovascular Surgery, and many other professional societies.

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Does VeinGogh work for all spider veins?

Does VeinGogh treatment hurt?

Jeffrey S. Gosin, M.D. FACS Dr. Jeffrey Gosin is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Stephen Gosin, M.D. F.A.C.S. Jeffrey Gosin, M.D. F.A.C.S. Medical College. He completed his General Surgery Residency and an accredit442 Bethel Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244 ed fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. 609-927-VEIN (8346) He is Board Certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Gosin is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons and a member of The Society for Vascular Visit us on the Web Surgery, The Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, and numerous www.GetGreatLegs.com other national surgical and vascular societies.

Frequently Asked Questions

On the face, results will be immediate. There will be some redness to the area for a few days following treatment. On the legs there will be some immediate improvement seen. However, there will be a longer period of redness and irritation that will resolve over a period of a few weeks.

Are compression stockings needed with VeinGogh? No. Unlike with sclerotherapy treatment, compression hosiery is not needed after VeinGogh treatment.

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Medical Professionals

Seek Care Right Away for a Suspected Concussion

The football field and hockey rink aren’t the only places where concussions happen. You could get a concussion in a fall at home, in a motor-vehicle collision, or in any other kind of accident that involves a bump or jolt to your head.

“Concussions in the AtlantiCare

Campus houses the area’s only Level

evaluating and diagnosing traumatic

across the United States, which is

prevalent diagnosis in this region,”

determining the best course of

service area mimic the prevalence estimated to be around 1.7 million

concussions annually. Also, because AtlantiCare Regional Medical

Center’s (ARMC) Atlantic City

II Trauma Center, head injuries are a

according to Lucienne Reid-Duncan, MD. Dr. Duncan is a board-certified

KNOW HOW TO ACT FAST.

Neurosciences Institute at AtlantiCare

concussions may need neuro-

Group Neurology and the

co-director of the stroke program at ARMC.

Is their speech slurred?

Call 911 if you see any of these warning signs.

fall or impact. Children and younger

injury, patients should decrease their

than adults or an elderly person.

Duncan explains.

to further unlock mysteries as to why,

known as vestibular therapy may be

have longer-lasting effects of brain

dizziness, headaches or balance issues

or why certain individuals may never

syndrome.” In addition, patients with

others may have minimal symptoms,”

be prescribed medications to boost

Common Warning Signs

How Neurologists Help

In general, if you have a concussion,

initial consultation after a fall or

ARMC Mainland Campus, Pomona — State and Joint Commission designated Primary Stroke Center.

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After a concussion, rest is an

region of the brain was injured in the

“In the first week to 10 days after the

people may have different symptoms

mental and physical activities,” Dr.

A type of outpatient rehabilitation

for example, kids and adolescents may

recommended for people who have

injuries and concussions than adults,

related to “post-concussive

fully recover from a concussion, while

mild and moderate brain injuries may

explains Dr. Duncan.

brain function.

of Concussion

Often, patients see a neurologist for an

• Have difficulty remembering or concentrating

• Experience a change in sleeping habits, either sleeping too much or not enough

• Have changes in mood or

disposition, maybe even depression

You also might experience: • Dizziness

• Balance problems

injury, or for follow-up care after they are treated initially at the hospital.

According to Dr. Duncan, the goal of

follow-up care is to:

• Ensure the best physical, psychological and social recovery for the patient

• Educate the patient’s family

regarding signs and symptoms

of brain injury and the expected course during recovery

“As a practicing neurologist and

• Excessive tiredness or lack of energy

having been actively involved in the

• Blurry vision

care for soldiers with brain injuries”

• Nausea or vomiting

ARMC City Campus, Atlantic City — State designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and Joint Commission designated Primary Stroke Center.

assess the level of function in different

important part of the healing process.

• Headache 1-888-569-1000

cognitive testing and balance testing to

person to person, and depend on what

• Find it hard to think clearly

Are they unable to raise both arms and keep them there?

diagnostic testing. We use CT scans,

brain areas.”

you might:

FACE ARMS SPEECH TIME

says Dr. Duncan. “More severe

What to Look For

“We are doing extensive research

Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

“Even acute, mild concussions

require an evaluation by a physician,”

Symptoms of a concussion vary from

Now more than ever, adults of all ages are having strokes. The AtlantiCare Neurosciences Institute uses the most advanced technology to diagnose and treat stroke patients. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) City Campus is the first and only approved Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southeastern New Jersey. And we are proud to be a part of the Jefferson Neurosciences Network. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of stroke at AtlantiCare.org.

treatment.

neurologist with AtlantiCare Physician

Regional Medical Center. She is also

STROKE CAN STRIKE AT ANY AGE.

head injuries such as concussions and

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We Carry American Manufactured High Quality Furniture Please visit Heritage House Interiors and sit on some of our new recliners and glider chairs. You’ll feel like you are on a cloud and won’t want to get up. We have recliners that not only recline in two positions, but some can swivel and/or glide. Do you have a media room? We have theater recliners with consoles to hold your drinks and snacks. But if are educating their children who will showroom. However, the majority is a recliner is too large for your space try not work in those menial positions. The made by American companies. Whenever a glider or swivel chair or even a glider/ “coolie labor force” is disappearing. In the possible we have tried to replace those swivel chair. Some are so compact that near future rattan furniture will be availforeign made products when an equivathey are perfect for a bedroom or small able to a handful of elites, handmade by lent item is also made here. This has been den. Some gliders and swivels are made for outdoor use around the pool or on the artisans. What has been manufactured for our business model since our inception in the past 100 years is now very collectible. 1974. porch. Heritage House Interiors has Let Heritage House Interiors For the past several years there has always tried to contract with help you get ready for the holibeen a growing concern about companies American manufacturers for our rattan days. We can spruce up your home inexthat look overseas to fulfill their supply and upholstered furniture when pospensively with fresh new art, faux trees, and service needs. The furniture industry lamps and other accessories. Maybe it is is equally guilty. Many US manufacturers sible. Today, the majority of our furnitime to repair and refinish that wonderful have established factories in China, the rattan rocker or liven up your sunroom Philippines and Southeast Asia while lim- ture collections are manufactured by with replacement cushion covers for iting their operations in the United States. American workers right here in the United States. Other furniture items are Thanksgiving. With the growing middle class in shipped here as parts, assembled and finplaces like China and India we are seeing the beginning of manufacturing returning ished in America because the raw material Call Heritage House Interiors is not grown in the U. S. A few items that for all of your furniture needs at back to America. Those overseas workare manufactured overseas but are request- (609) 698-7621! ers now have Smart Phones and PCs. ed by our clients are in Heritage House’s They are much better informed and are demanding fairer wages and better working conditions. This is bringing up the cost of manufacturing overseas and making our dollar and our workers much more competitive. Island Is Art During the past four La Lamps years China’s exports have declined. In order to keep production up, for the first time, China is creating products for the Chinese We Repair market. This in turn is Wicker & Recover creating a nation of conCushions sumers that is boosting the middle class. Those workA SHORE NATURAL ers that build electronics, 89 YEARS OF DECORATING EXPERIENCE OPEN 10-5 • THURSDAY • FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY • MONDAY • TUESDAY • CLOSED WEDNESDAY sew clothing and assemble With N Night Light 408 N. MAIN ST. (RT. 9) • BARNEGAT, NJ - 609-698-7621 • CALL FOR DIRECTIONS furniture in sweatshops w w w.rattaninteriors.com

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It seems I have extreme reactions to odors caused by either chemical and/or materials used in new furniture items. I thought that rattan framed furniture with removable zippered cushions would be a solution. I ordered a rattan loveseat from Heritage House after quite thorough discussions with the staff and owner about my issue. The loveseat was delivered by the owner’s staff, not subcontracted delivery people, Unfortunately, even after his staff had “aired” the cushions for a week prior to delivery I had a severe odor reaction. Upon advising the staff of Heritage House of my problem, this owner and businessman personally was understanding and concerned about a customer to call me and offer me a full refund return! I will not forget the quick reply and action Heritage House has taken. I will recommend this shop whenever the opportunity arises. I have a problem but other furniture shoppers should certainly support this shop. Isn’t it nice to know of a shop where the owner really cares about his customers’ satisfaction: and in my case, my health.” Very truly yours, C. A. Matthews

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Medical Professionals

Irregular Periods? It Might Be Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Fertility after Age 35

getting too thick. This can make periods lin and become even more lighter and reduce the risk for cancerous resistant to it. Women with By: Dr. Van Deerlin localtofertility specialist. Two ofhormonal these tests aged woman with(FSH). good eggThese reserve.shots spontaneously abort.those The common reason for similarly changes the lining. Another PCOS, particularly stimulating hormone require a tube of blood. One of these assays these miscarriages is a chromosomal imbalance But it doesn’t mean she has to give up hope. optionhasisbeen to give progesterone alone for who are overweight, are at an increased risk Itdirectly stimulate the ovaries, but must “My husband and I didn’t meet until I utilized for 20 years. It looks at still only takes one good egg. For those that is not compatible with further fetal 10-12 days each month, though this of diabetes and benefit most from losing be used nd rd was 38 years old. (PCOS) Now I amis40the and we are FSH and Estradiol, obtained on the 2 , 3 women whowith don’tcare wantbecause to settlepatients for a low with development. th option doesn’t prevent unintended pregweight. Change of diet and exercising more PCOS can have an excessive response ready to start a family, but my body doesn’t or 4 day of the menstrual cycle. A high chance of success, there is the option of using to It is also important to understand the mostseem common hormonalThis is a commonnancies. to be cooperating.â€? donated by a woman with atoo normal of your male partner. He can FSH means the body is struggling just a bit arefertility the usual recommendations for have such a eggs these medicines and make many eggs, refrainin wewomen, hear in theaffecting fertility world. Most reserve. Naturally, easier to become a sementoanalysis to identify ifand his lessen egg to polycystic find a nice egg to ripen thatmore month. The ovary makes tes-The woman lessendone her symptoms increasing the risk it’s of multiple pregnandisorder women are already aware of the sobering fact pregnant if a woman does not wait until her “swimmersâ€? are plentiful and moving well. other blood test is fairly new, but yields more tosterone than usual. High testosterone her risks. Medications can be tried to poscies including the possibility of triplets or 5-10% the declines femaleaspopulation. that of fertility their age advances late 30’s or beyond. But in today’s society consistent results in detecting mildly low egg There is a gradual decline in sperm numbers levels can lead to excess facial hair and sibly help control insulin and help with higher-order pregnancies. Therefore, past the 35 year mark. But we’ve all heard that’s not always a choice. Egg reserve testingthese and quality as men age, but it is not as steep reserve. It is called Anti-Mullerian Hormone acne. Again, the birth control pill is an weight loss. One such medication is metmedicines besituations. monitored carefully by It is characterized irregular menstrual of examples ofby someone having a baby at age can often helpmust in these a decline as seen in women. Men don’t have (AMH). A small amount of AMH is secreted 44 orinfertility a similar age. is large an absolute reproductive cut-off by all of her remaining follicles. as So it a low formin treatment for thisegg symptom (Glucophage), which cananalogous result in a trained Fertility Specialist (Reproductive periods and due There to a lack of individual ovu- effective variability when it comes to signs reproductive to a regular woman’smenstrual menopause.cycles, Someovulation, men have number correlates with a low more lowersAMH testosterone levels. Itdirectly takes several Endocrinologist). Some patients will lation (release of an egg), and by of aging. The age-related decline depends on the number of remaining eggs. The third test is fathered children in to their 70’s when they months to see improvement. Other mediand pregnancy. benefit from in Vitro Fertilization (IVF), excess male hormones overproduced byuterus. the It woman’s eggs, not the aging of her have a young wife (think movie stars like Tony a careful internal pelvic ultrasound to count cines that block testosterone production Infertility problems occur with PCOS where eggs are removed from the ovaries ovaries. Unwanted hair is tosometimes can be usefulfacial to a woman get an assessment the number of visible follicles (egg sacs) in the Randall). A man continues to make new such as spironolactone can be because of thedaylack of ovulation. after stimulation with fertility shots and her “egg reserveâ€? when she might be sperm every of their adult lives, The so most ovaries. The number(Aldactone) of such medium-sized a sign of of excess male hormones. The sympmaking decisions about when to reproduce. their reproductive cells are at most follicles correlates directly with the number of prescribed. A prescription facial cream, common treatment for inducing ovulation then introduced to sperm in a laboratoms usually start in adolescence, but can To understand ovarian reserve assessment wecalledtiny a few days old. One study (microscopic) follicles held in reserve that is only Vaniqa, is also available to help slow to give the fertility pill clomiphene cittory dish to create embryos. One or more appear in the 20’s or 30’s. Many patients must first review the workings of a woman’s have not yet begun the ripening process. reported a slightly higher facial hair growth. Electrolysis and laser rate (Clomid,). Eighty percent of patients embryos then can be placed into the uterwith PCOS are overweight, but not all of ovaries. risk of schizophrenia in Just because a woman is over 40 years hair removal can also will half of those who ovulate us. Any remaining embryos can be frozen, them. The ovaries are isusually enlarged and A woman born with all of the eggs she theovulate offspringand of new of age doesn’t meanbe sheused needstototemporargive up all ily remove the hair, once the testosterone will ultimately conceive within several if desired, to limit the risk if higher order will ever have. New ones cannot be made fathers over age 50. hope of having a baby. Many women have contain multiple small cysts seen on an later – but eggs do need to ripen before they A woman who fears that their chances of having a baby with levels are suppressed. attempts. There is a modest increase in multiple pregnancies (triplets or more) and ultrasound exam. The small cysts are actucan ovulate and have a chance of getting hasrisk a diminished Down’s Syndrome orPCOS other chromosomal Many women with are relatively the of having twins (7%) with clofor use in future fertility attempts. ally follicles (2-8 mm sized small fluid sacs fertilized by a sperm to then become an number of abnormalities is outrageously high. In fact, resistant to their own body’s insulin. The miphene. Some patients do not respond that house the eggs) that not organs grownin the embryo. Other cellshave in other remaining eggs at age 40, the chances of having a pregnancy In Summary . . . levels of insulin promote tohas clomiphene and may require other large enough tobody release egg. human are their replaced with new ones as resulting a lower withhigh such an abnormality reach the 4th There is hope for women affected by making it hard lose3%. therapies. we age, but not so for the egg cells in the the storage chance ofOne option is metformin to month of of fat, pregnancy is fairly lowto – only this common syndrome called PCOS to Causesovaries. of PCOS So a 40 year old has only 40 year- weight. conceiving a One however, IS increased is the A risk, vicious cyclethat is created because help the ovaries ovulate. Another option old eggs. 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The “APPEAL” Of A “ PEEL” C hemical peels have long been used to treat a variety of skin conditions, but the advent of microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing has seemingly decreased their popularity. The reality however is that peels are still very effective in treating hyperpigmentation, acne and aging skin. In addition, they serve as an excellent adjunct to a multitude of cosmetic and dermatologic procedures.

Because of their effectiveness and limited down time, peels are again gaining popularity. The newer formulations tend to be better tolerated and more effective without the complications of their earlier formulations. Many of today’s laser treatments focus on remodeling deeper tissue layers below the surface of the skin. Lasers such as the Affirm® and Fraxel® work at this level. To get the most impact from these treatments you must first remove as much of the epidermal cell layer on the surface of the skin. Chemical peels are an excellent choice for this. Peels vary in strength and formulation allowing for gentle peels with quick recovery or a medium depth peel with more

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noticeable results but slightly more downtime. Peels may be used for treatment of pigmentation, melasma, textural issues as well as improving the appearance of fine wrinkles and sun damage. They are also a great modality in patients with acne and the textural changes that occur with breakouts. The following is a summary of the various peel ingredients. Use the following descriptions to gain an appreciation for the treatments available. It is important to realize that the efficacy of a peel is based on multiple factors. First the ingredients and the concentration of acids can vary widely and with them their effectiveness. These acids are often found in over the counter and salon products and peels; however, the concentrations are low and thus expect to see little in the way of results. Medical grade home care products will typically carry higher concentrations and thus are more effective home care maintenance options. Peels performed by an esthetician will typically be less concentrated than a physician applied peel and even when performed by a physician the concentrations vary tremendously. Peels are typically done in a series for best results , but this varies when used in conjunction with laser treatments.

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radiant glow and a more vibrant complexion.

Common Peel Ingredients and What They Do Glycolic Acid Derived from sugar cane. Increases epidermal thickness and helps supply vital nutrients. Also stimulates collagen and glycosaminoglycan production in the skin.

Salicylic Acid Has been a mainstay in dermatologic therapy for many decades. It is derived from willow bark and other plant sources. Helpful at controlling oil production aiding in the treatment of acne.

Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Very popular because of its safety and efficacy. The percentage of acid can vary but in general they work well for aging and sun damaged skin.

Malic Acid Cultivated from fruits such as grapes, lemons and apples. Malic acid is an excellent exfoliator with the added bonus of an anti-bacterial component.

Jessner’s® Peels A long history of success. May best be used for deeper exfoliation and its effectiveness for treating fine lines and wrinkles. Alpha Hydroxy Acids Very effective cellular turnover capabilities which leaves behind a

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Lactic Acid Derived from a by-product of sour milk. The human body naturally produces lactic acid with muscular exertion. It has a large molecular structure thus allowing it to stay on the surface of the skin longer to slough the outermost cells very effectively.

Kojic Acid Also demonstrates antibacterial properties being derived from mushrooms. Kojic acid is a tyrosinase inhibitor making it an excellent yet gentle skin lightener. Mandelic Acid Derived from bitter almonds.

Best known for treating adult acne due to its antibacterial properties and anti-aging benefits.

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In summary, it is important to have an experienced licensed professional apply your peel whether it be esthetician grade or medical grade to insure your safety. Peels are not without risks and side effects though most are avoidable with proper patient screening. Darker and more sensitive skin types are especially at risk if a peel is not applied properly. At home skin care both prior to and following a peel is extremely important in preventing complications and obtaining the best results.

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Am I A Good Candidate For Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty (Nose-Reshaping) Appearance Concerns: Rhinoplasty is consistently one of the top five cosmetic surgery procedures performed by Plastic Surgeons in the United States. Many individuals have a desire for a refined appearance to his/ her nose. Without argument, the nose is the centerpiece of the face and certain characteristics of the nose have a dramatic effect on the entire harmony and aesthetic appearance the face.

Am I a good candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Some of the indications that you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty are: • Your nose appears too large for your face • There is a bump on the nasal bridge when viewed in profile. • Your nose seems too wide when viewed from the front. • The nasal tip droops or plunges. • The tip is thickened or enlarged. • Your nostrils are excessively flared. • Your nose is off-center or crooked. • Previous injury has made your nose asymmetrical. It is important that you have a clear idea of how you would like your nose to look and, at the same time, realize that there are limitations to the procedure. Patients with sufficient physical and emotional maturity who undergo rhinoplasty because they want to enhance their self-image are usually very satisfied with their decision.

All of the above concerns can be safely and successfully improved with the advanced techniques that Dr. Bidic performs. Plastic surgeons usually recommend that patients wait until they are at least 14 or 15, and possibly older for boys, before undergoing rhinoplasty. This is because the nose may not be fully developed at a younger age. If you are a teen, your plastic surgeon will want to be certain that you have thought care-

fully about surgery and that the desire to change your appearance is based on your own feelings rather than those of your parents or friends. Assuming you are in good health, there is no upper age limit for having your nose reshaped. Rhinoplasty is sometimes performed in conjunction with a facelift or other rejuvenate surgery to correct aging changes of the nose such as a drooping tip. Sometimes certain breathing problems related to the internal nasal structures can be corrected at the same time as nose reshaping is performed. Your plastic surgeon will be able to help you determine whether these structures should be modified along with reshaping your nose.

Traumatic and Breathing Concerns:

The nose is often injured due to sports, accident, or fight-related trauma. When a nasal bone fracture (profuse bleeding) or a deviated septum (nasal tip is dramatically shifted to one side) is suspected it should be evaluated promptly. X-ray or CT imaging is often required to make a correct diagnosis. This is an urgent matter. Excellent studies show that if surgical intervention is performed within a week of the injury before the nose heals in its traumatized position, patients are much less likely to have life-long breathing problems or desire a nose reshaping in the future. These operations are covered by most insurance plans.

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“True Serenity”

Frank’s father was a baker, who specialized in pastry and was a World War I veteran. Frank does admit, with a wry smile, that his dad’s real forte was his home-made wine. They made two (2) barrels every year in the basement, of course. “I miss that,” he says.

To witness the life that Frank and Marge Phillips share in their apartment at Brandywine Senior Living at Brandall Estates is to witness true serenity and happiness.

Frank’s career has spanned over sixty years. He started young and didn’t retire until he was seventy-nine. Most of his professional life was spent in banking, and He taught ‘Principles of Banking’ at Atlantic County College. He spent another seventeen years at The Tropicana Casino where, he proudly states, “I was employee of the month.”

Their love has spanned, what grace, for over fifty-eight years. In fact, they enjoy telling everyone that they were married on February 12th, Lincoln’s Birthday! But the true beauty of this couple is reflected in the warm, compassionate relationship that ripples across their faces. It’s a delight that only age and time can know. But life hasn’t always been easy. Frank Phillips’ grandfather was one of many Italian immigrants that made their way to America in search of a better life. Frank says that his grandfather was on a boat to Ellis Island but had to turn north due to a storm, so they landed in Boston. Early on in Frank’s life, the family moved to Atlantic City (Ducktown Section-Italian neighborhood), and that has been home for many years.

But Frank’s life changed the day he met his future bride Marge. They were working at the same bank together and what appealed so much to Frank was Marge’s composure and poise. He goes on to say with, a great deal of enthusiasm, that, “nothing bothered her.” The ironic resolution, since his personality seemed much different than hers, was to marry her. After her banking experience, Marge became a school teacher (her real passion). She taught first, second, and third grade at a local Catholic school. They have four children: Marguerite, Francine, Frank and Joseph. Frank is currently the President of the Resident Council at Brandall Estates and they participate in many of the exciting activities provided at their community. Frank feels comfortable using the computer and has his own Facebook page…truly, a ‘Renaissance Man’ and an inspiring couple.

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Bunions Are The Most Common Forefoot Problem 1

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A bunion, referred to in the medical community as hallux valgus is one of the most common forefoot problems. A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe—the metatarsophalangeal joint—that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. With the continued movement of the big toe towards the smaller toes, it is common to find the big toe resting under or over the second toe. This causes a common forefoot condition, called overlapping toes. Since the big toe joint carries a lot of the body’s weight while walking, bunions can cause extreme pain if left untreated. The joint itself may become stiff and sore, making even the wearing of shoes difficult or impossible. Bunions–from the Latin “bunio,” meaning enlargement–can also occur on the outside of the foot along the little toe, where it is called a bunionette or tailor’s bunion.

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Bunions form when the normal balance of forces that is exerted on the joints and tendons of the foot becomes disrupted. This can lead to instability in the joint and cause deformity. Bunions occur by abnormal motion and pressure over the metatarsophalangeal joint. They are a symptom of faulty foot development and are usually caused by the way we walk, our inherited foot type, our shoes, and other sources. Although bunions tend to run in families, it is the foot type that is passed down—not the bunion. Parents who suffer from poor foot mechanics can pass their problematic foot type on to their children, who, in turn, are also prone to developing bunions. This abnormal foot function causes pressure to be exerted on and within the foot, often resulting in bone and joint deformities such as bunions and hammertoes. Other causes of bunions are

foot injuries, neuromuscular disorders, or congenital deformities. People who suffer from flatfeet or low arches are also prone to developing these problems, as are arthritic patients and those with inflammatory joint disease. Tight and narrow dress shoes with a constricted toe box can cause the foot to begin to take the shape of the shoe, leading to the formation of a bunion. Women who have bunions normally wear dress shoes that are too small for their feet. The toes are squeezed together in the shoes causing the first metatarsal bone to protrude on the side of the foot.

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Treatment options vary with the type and severity of each bunion, although identifying the deformity early in its development is important in avoiding surgery. Podiatric attention should be sought at the first indication of pain or discomfort because, left

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untreated, bunions tend to get larger and more painful, making nonsurgical treatment less of an option.

The primary goal of most early treatment options is to relieve pressure on the joint and slow the progression of the joint deformity. The following treatment may be recommended: • Padding &

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Often the first step in a treatment plan, padding the bunion minimizes pain and allows the patient to continue a normal active life. Taping helps to keep the foot in a normal position, thus reducing the stress and pain. • Medication Anti-inflammatory medicines and cortisone injections may be prescribed to ease the acute pain and inflammation caused by joint deformity. • Physical Therapy Often used to provide relief of inflammation from bunion pain. Ultrasound therapy is a popular technique for treating bunions and their associated soft tissue involvement. • Orthotics Shoe inserts may be useful in controlling foot function and may reduce symptoms and prevent worsening of the deformity. When early treatment fails or the bunion progresses past the threshold for such options, podiatric surgery may become necessary to relieve pressure and repair the toe joint.

Many surgical procedures are available to the podiatric physician. The surgery will remove the bony enlargement, restore the normal alignment of the toe joint, and relieve pain. A simple bunionectomy, in which only the bony prominence is removed, may be used for less severe deformity. Severe bunions may require a more involved procedure, which includes cutting the bone and realigning the joint. Recovery takes time, and swelling and some discomfort are common for several weeks following surgery. Pain, however, is easily managed with medications.

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• Wear comfortable shoes that conform to the shape of your foot. • Wear shoes with a wide and deep toe box. • Always fit the larger foot and have your feet sized each time you purchase shoes. • Buy your shoes at the end of the day when your feet tend to be swollen. • Apply a commercial, nonmedicated bunion pad around the bony prominence. • If your bunion becomes inflamed and painful, apply ice packs several times a day; they help to reduce the swelling. • Avoid high-heeled shoes over one and a half inches tall. • Seek professional podiatric evaluation with uncomfortable or noticeable bunions. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Honick today!

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Follow Your Heart to AtlantiCare The Heart Institute at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is the only full-service cardiac program in our area. You don’t have to go out of your way to find specialized care — and our patient outcomes rival or exceed those of heart programs at big-city hospitals. Areas of Expertise • Cardiac implants, such as

pacemakers and stents • Open-heart surgery, including coronary bypass, valve repair and valve replacement • Minimally invasive heart procedures • 24/7 access to emergency angioplasty

Advanced Treatments for A-Fib The electrical system that regulates your heartbeat is very

intricate. When it functions incorrectly, you get an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). The most common type of arrhythmia is called atrial fibrillation (A-Fib). A-Fib makes your heart beat too fast, and this can lead to heart failure or stroke. It’s estimated that medications work on only half of all people diagnosed with A-Fib. For

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patients whose A-Fib is not responding to medication, AtlantiCare offers minimally invasive procedures to help their hearts beat better and improve their quality of life. • Electrophysiology — Our skilled electrophysiologist performs A-Fib ablation to restore the heart’s normal rhythm. In this procedure, a small catheter is threaded through the groin into the heart. Low-voltage beams of energy are sent through the catheter to burn out the stray electrical currents that cause the heart to race. • Cryotherapy — In another procedure known as cryotherapy, the cardiac surgeons at the Heart Institute use balloon-type catheter technology (a cryoballoon) to deliver freezing gas instead of low-voltage beams of energy to restore a normal heartbeat. If you’re concerned that you might have A-Fib or if medication therapy is not helping you, call 1-888-569-1000 to make an appointment and discuss your symptoms with an AtlantiCare heart specialist.

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A-Fib may happen occasionally with symptoms that come and go, last for a few minutes to a few hours, and then stop. With chronic atrial fibrillation, the arrhythmia is always present.

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After The Accident: 10 Steps To Take Control Of Your Care / or physical therapy would be in helpful. Popping a pill doesn’t realign a spine that’s been through trauma.

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If you don’t have any visible injuries you may believe you’re fine; but often pain and stiffness appears days later. That pain may grow worse as you attempt to resume your normal life and it can linger – sometimes for years – if left untreated. And taking over-the-counter pain medication doesn’t count as “treatment.” There are 10 steps to restore health and function in the event you or a family member has been in an accident. Check for injuries. Go the Emergency Room or Urgent Care Center to get checked whether you have visible injuries or not.

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doctor, proceed with chiropractic. Chiropractors look at the spine’s alignment post-trauma. Just as your car will not function properly with poor alignment, the same is true of your body.

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Combine Physical Therapy with Chiropractic. Once the chiropractor has realigned your spine it’s time to keep those structures in line with physical therapy.

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says you need 6 weeks of physical therapy that means you need 6 weeks of physical therapy. Cutting care short doesn’t allow your body to fully heal post accident. followed conservative treatment for 30 days and still have pain, or your pain is getting worse, it’s time for an MRI to determine if any damage has been done that didn’t show up on an x-ray.

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Caring For Yourself Is The Best Way To Care For Others Submitted by: Shore Physicians Group

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hore Physician Group’s (SPG) newest family medicine specialist, Dr. Seblewongel Bulcha-Debosse, understands the constraints facing today’s women.

They juggle work and personal lives with aplomb, yet the demands on their time keep growing. Work, holding together a household, ferrying children to extracurricular activities and providing care to elderly parents dominate their schedules, often at the expense of their own well-being. This, Dr. Bulcha says, is a mistake. “Women, by nature, want to care for others,” said Dr. Bulcha. “Unfortunately, that’s when they forget about themselves. In order to transform their maternal instincts to the fullest, women must nurture themselves mentally and physically.” Since embarking on her medical career nearly three decades ago, Dr. Bulcha has been passionate about caring for women at every stage of life. She wants her female patients to realize the best way to care for those who rely on them is to place their own health first. Dr. Bulcha’s medical career began in Ethiopia, Africa, where she earned her medical degree at the University of Gondar College of Medicine & Health Sciences in Gondar, Ethiopia. Following a successful career as a general practitioner, she pursued her interest in women’s

healthcare through the study of obstetrics and gynecology at Addis Ababa University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Relocating to the United States more than 10 years ago, Dr. Bulcha completed her residency in family medicine at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, NY. She then moved on to Bon Secours Charity Medical Group and Community Healthcare Network in Manhattan. Now practicing with SPG at 2605 Shore Road in Northfield, NJ, Dr. Bulcha is eager to put her vast experience in women’s care to work in the local community. For Dr. Bulcha, who is board certified in family medicine and a diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians, providing compassionate care is about building relationships. By taking the time to listen, she gets to know the families she treats as people and not patients, and is able to provide care based on the family’s health history and other circumstances that can affect general health. SPG’s family practitioners believe that preventing a health problem is better than having to treat one, and can help families make the right choices needed to stay healthy. They are trained in the most advanced diagnoses, treatments and technologies, and provide high quality care to families throughout all stages of life.

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Shore Physicians Group has offices in Egg Harbor Township, Somers Point, Northfield and Ocean City, NJ, with providers specializing in internal, family, pediatric, pulmonary and critical care medicine, gynecology and general, laparoscopic, plastic and reconstructive surgery.

For more information, or to make a same-day appointment with Dr. Bulcha, call 609-365-5300 or visit ShorePhysiciansGroup.com.

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A breast cancer diagnosis is an experience that is unique to every woman. At Shore Physicians Group, general surgeons David May, MD, FACS, and Jerry Batley, MD, FACS, respond with optimism and real solutions. Working with Shore Medical Center’s nationally renowned and accredited Cancer Center – an affiliate of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey – Drs. May and Batley utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to provide you with the best experts, technology and patient-centered care in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

For information or an appointment, call 609-365-5300.

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Will Contests: How Do They Work? Written by: Nancy M. Rice, Esquire, CELA

In New Jersey, the probate of a Will and the appointment of an Executor is most commonly not a formal procedure. If a Will is properly executed and has two Witnesses and a Notary, the Will can be admitted to probate by the Surrogate’s Office of the County in which the deceased resided. No court proceeding is required, and the Surrogates Offices are set up to make the Probate process simple and cost-efficient. If a beneficiary of an estate has reason to think that the Will to be submitted to probate is not valid, it is critical that he or she contact a lawyer immediately following the death, as New Jersey law provides that the Will cannot be admitted to probate by the Surrogate until the eleventh (11th) day following date of death. During that 10-day period, anyone seeking to challenge the Will may file a Caveat, a simple statement of objection, which prevents the Surrogate from probating a Will for that Estate. If a Will is presented, the Surrogate advises the

named Executor under the Will that he or she must file a Complaint and Order to Show Cause in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part to have the Will admitted to probate by the Court. If no Caveat is filed, and the Will is in proper form, the Surrogate may admit the Will to probate and issue Executor “Short Certificates” to the person appointed as Executor in the Will. Because an Executor of the estate has tremendous power, it is critical to prevent the appointment of the Executor from the outset if there is a basis to challenge the Will, as most judges are hesitant to “remove” an Executor after he or she is appointed unless there is clear evidence that he or she has acted improperly. If the Will has already been admitted to probate, you must still act promptly if you want to challenge a Will because in New Jersey a resident who has received Notice of Probate of the Will has only four (4) months to contest the filing of the Will; non-residents have only six (6) months. The reasons to challenge the validity of a Will, include: (A): The Will was subject of a fraud; (B): The Will was not properly executed; (C): The person who signed the Will (Testator) did not have “testamen-

tary capacity” to understand or sign the Will; (D): The Testator was coerced or unduly influenced to sign the Will.

A. Fraud

It is fairly unusual but possible that a Will was signed as a result of someone’s fraudulent conduct. For example, if a Testator is beguiled into signing a document without knowing what it is, what it says, or even that it is a Will. Other situations include where a beneficiary induces a Testator to execute a Will based on false facts (i.e. a suitor promises to marry the Testator if he is made a beneficiary under the Testator’s Will, where the suitor has no intention of marrying the Testator). In the context of a Will contest, fraud will not be presumed. Moreover, if the Testator learns of the fraudulent conduct and does nothing to change the Will over an extended period of time, it may be argued that the Testator affirmed the contents of the Will and, as a result, it may be upheld.

B. Due Execution

In New Jersey, a typewritten will must be witnessed by two (2) persons, over the age of eighteen (18) years, both of whom witnessed the Will signing. It is helpful

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(but not necessary) for the Will to have a “self-proving affidavit” attached, which is signed by the Testator, the Witnesses, and a Notary. If a Will is entirely in the handwriting of the Testator (called a “holographic” Will), New Jersey requires no Witnesses but it cannot be admitted to probate to the Surrogate; it must be admitted by the Court, upon filing of a Complaint and Order to Show Cause. In the next issue, we will discuss the other two grounds to challenge a Will listed above: Lack of Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence. In the meantime, if you believe that a Will should be challenged because it is defective, for one reason or another, you should hire a seasoned attorney, who has significant experiences in this area of law. Do not delay with your decision to engage an experienced attorney because the law allows only a narrow window of time during which a caveat and/or a Will contest may be filed.

Nancy Rice can answer your questions and concerns, Call 609-398-3447.

Nancy Rice has been practicing Estate Planning and Elder Law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania  since 1986. She was Certified as an Elder Law Attorney in 1997, and has maintained offices in Camden and Cape May counties, specifically in Cherry Hill and Ocean City.

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One-On-One Nursing Care For Children With Special Needs At School Hannah Nicholas, 8, simply loves to go to school. She enjoys story time and listening to music, delights in the feel of Play-Doh in her hands, and happily helps to create arts and crafts projects, like the Mother’s Day card she brought home for her mom Marjorie last May. “When Hannah is at school, we can see such a difference,” shares Marjorie, “She is alert, animated, and is learning so much more. We would never have been able to send her to school without one-on-one nursing care from BAYADA.” According to Marjorie, Hannah suffered a stroke while in-utero, resulting in a number of complex medical issues. She has cerebral palsy, is cortically visually impaired, has scoliosis, which is a curvature of the spine; and suffers from osteopenia, which causes low bone density and leaves her susceptible to fractures and breaks. She is also prone to seizures, and has asthma and other respiratory issues that can lead to pneumonia if not properly monitored. “Despite her challenges, Hannah is a happy little girl,” says Marjorie. “She reacts to voices and sounds, and when she hears her nurses, her face just lights up with joy!” Mary Kleva-Chelednik, director of the BAYADA Pediatrics office serving children in Atlantic and Cape May counties, believes that clients and their families deserve the greatest respect and attention. “We provide skilled and professional nursing care in the home, and we are also committed to providing that same level of care to our children who need one-on-one nursing at school,” says Mary. “Learning that your child has profound disabilities can be overwhelming. Parents of a child with complex medical issues may want their child to attend school, but may not know or trust the care that their child needs.” BAYADA Pediatrics helps children attend school with nurses who have received specialized age and diagnosisspecific training, and are familiar with each child’s medical needs. This approach promotes safety and minimizes the risk of injury or illness during the school day. Indeed, for Hannah, her nurses have come to recognize the signs of a seizure or respiratory distress, allowing them to provide the interventions needed to prevent serious medical complications. Fortunately for Hannah, her in-school nursing care is covered by her local school district, thanks to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which was signed into law in 1990. In compliance with the IDEA, each local school district must ensure that free, appropriate public education is available to all students with disabilities between the ages of three and 21. To meet the IDEA requirements for students with complex medical needs, local school districts work with accredited

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agencies that provide one-on-one nursing care for students in the classroom, and during transport to and from school.

BAYADA Pediatrics school-based services BAYADA Pediatrics nurses are experts in providing one-on-one nursing care for children at school, including: • Medication and treatments, such as respiratory therapy • Tracheostomy and ventilator care. • G-tube feedings • Tube replacement

with special needs at school at priority. Thanks to a comprehensive grassroots advocacy campaign on behalf of BAYADA clients and their families, the law requires that a provider of clinical nursing services to a medically fragile student meets the same certification standards that are required by the NJ Department of Human Services for Medicaid and the New Jersey FamilyCare Program. The law also allows for the parent or guardian of the medically fragile student to choose the provider of the clinical nursing service, as long as it will not increase cost for the school district.

To learn more about one-on-one nursing care at home and school, call 609-601-2200 or visit www.bayada.com.

• Self-care, such as toileting, cutting up food, and ambulation • Assistance with augmentive and technology devices such as computer switches or language boards • Care on the the bus to and from school, and on school trips • Ongoing medical supervision and emergency response preparedness

Partnering with schools and physicians to ensure the best care BAYADA works collaboratively with schools and physicians to ensure that each student receives care from professionals who are deeply committed to compassion, excellence, and reliability – The BAYADA Way. • All care is supervised by a registered nurse (RN) clinical manager who makes regular on-site visits, works with the physician to implement the plan of care, and participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings. • Each student’s specific needs are carefully matched with the right BAYADA caregiver. • The clinical manager meets with the student’s teacher to discuss expectations and classroom routine. • BAYADA educates school nurses, teachers, and other personnel on working with students with special needs. • BAYADA provides one-on-one nursing care in a variety of settings, including public school districts, private schools, and day camps. BAYADA is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program, a national leader in home care accreditation, and is one of a select few agencies approved by the NJ Board of Education. In 2012, BAYADA led an effort to pass a NJ law that puts the safety of children www.TheCountyWoman.com

Submitted by: Mary Kleva-Chelednik Director of BAYADA Pediatrics serving Atlantic and Cape May counties

With BAYADA Pediatrics…

“I know that Kasey is safe and getting the care she needs.” – Mary D., Kasey’s mother

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With a broad range of services and a team of pediatric professionals who are committed to keeping special children safe at home, BAYADA provides: • Specialized care at home and at school • Thoroughly screened care professionals • Clinical support 24 hours, 7 days • A variety of payment options BAYADA specialty practices include Home Health Care, Pediatrics, Hospice, and Habilitation.

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The AtlantiCare Women’s Health Signature Event* 10th Anniversary Celebration

Featuring Mary Fisher, international women’s health activist, breast cancer survivor, artist and author

Anticipation is growing throughout the AtlantiCare “family” for this year’s annual Women’s Health Signature Event*, which marks its 10th anniversary in 2013. The event takes place on Thursday, October 24, at the Carriage House in Galloway. “We have a very special program planned this year in honor of the event’s 10th anniversary. Our keynote speaker, Mary Fisher, is an amazing woman with a truly inspirational story that you won’t want to miss. She has used adverse turns in her life to help millions of women around the world. She’s a role model for us all,” says Linnea Brown, BA, RN, OCN, CBCN, AtlantiCare Breast Health Coordinator. During the event, AtlantiCare will also honor a person or persons who have made a significant contribution to the care of women with cancer. In addition to recognizing that one special individual, AtlantiCare will pay tribute to all of those honored over the past 10 years. “It’s wonderful to see how much this event has grown. We’ve gone from 40 attendees in our first year to well over 400 people last year — and we expect another great turnout for this relaxing, educational and enjoyable evening. Reserve your seat early, and bring your friends and loved ones!” says Lori Herndon, President and Chief Executive Officer, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.

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Supporting Women Every Step of the Way

The AtlantiCare Women’s Health Signature Event* is one way that we promote quality care for women who are fighting breast cancer and the healing of those who have completed treatment. Sponsorships of the event and proceeds from the gift-basket raffle support the AtlantiCare Breast Cancer Program and our work to meet the diverse medical, educational and supportive-care needs of patients throughout their treatment and recovery.

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ANNIVERSARY 10thATLANTICARE WOMEN’S HEALTH SIGNATURE EVENT*

Thursday, October 24, 2013 • 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Carriage House • Galloway, NJ

Join us for an evening of great food, fun and friendship: • Guest speaker Mary Fisher Author, artist & women’s health advocate • Book signing • Gourmet sit-down dinner (Dining room doors open at 6 p.m.) • Boutique vendors • “I Will Survive” Art Exhibit

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• Mini spa treatments, chair massages, therapeutic touch & makeovers; other services will be available for a fee • Free giveaways & door prize • Raffles of gift baskets, works of art, a beach cruiser, and other great prizes • Special gift for all attendees

Event Proceeds to Benefit:

The registration fee for this event is $55. Please call 1-888-569-1000 to reserve your seat. *Formerly “Breast Health Signature Event”

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Jefferson Center For Voice And Swallowing A Team Approach To Care From The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery RP is an active, 65-year-old man. RP developed a swallowing problem that led to frequent choking and coughing that became so bad that he could no longer meet his demands for public speaking and eventually, he could not even eat in public. He was found to have a Zenker’s diverticulum and was warned that he probably could not have the surgery usually done for this condition because of heart problems. Physicians at the JCVS were able to repair the problem with an outpatient endoscopic procedure and RP was able to return to his active, public lifestyle within days.

Introduction: People normally swallow hundreds of times a day. In addition to the important function of being our source of sustenance, eating is one of the basic pleasures of life and an important social function. The medical term to describe difficulty swallowing is dysphagia.

The normal process of eating starts when food is passed into the oral cavity and is organized for passage into the throat. Food is then rapidly propelled downwards, the vocal cords close, the voice box moves up and forward (to move it away from the oncoming food) and the upper valve to the esophagus opens to allow food to move into the esophagus. The final phase of swallowing is in the esophagus in which food is pushed in an organized fashion to the lower esophageal valve, which opens to allow transit into the stomach. This is a complicated process requiring complex coordination. As a result, it is possible to have interruption of any part of the swallowing process to result in dysphagia. Common causes of dysphagia include acid reflux, esophageal strictures (narrow points in the esophagus), and abnormalities of esophageal muscle function. Dysphagia can also occur from benign or cancerous masses or serious neurologic problems such as stroke or multiple sclerosis (MS). Patients who have significant swallowing problems may be evaluated by different specialists. Centers such as the Jefferson Center for Voice and Swallowing often bring these specialists together with Speech-Language Pathologists to provide diagnosis and treatment.

Signs that a swallowing problem may exist: • Slow or difficult swallowing • Sensation of food getting stuck • Globus sensation (a feeling of a lump in the throat) • Coughing or choking during swallowing • Unanticipated weight loss • Regurgitation of undigested food • Prolonged eating times • Frequent cough or throat clearing • Recurrent pneumonia • “Wet” voice

Evaluation Evaluation of a patient with swallowing complaints begins with a thorough history about the nature and duration of the problem. The physical examination should include weight and general appearance. A more complete physical examination performed by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist in which a flexible camera called a laryngoscope may be used to evaluate the voice box and throat while the patient swallows various consistencies of dyed food.

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Speech-Language Pathologists may also be asked to evaluate the patient. Their initial evaluation includes examination of swallowing and initiation of possible compensatory strategies to be tried as part of the treatment plan. When necessary, radiographic tests may be ordered to allow for complete assessment of swallowing from the mouth down to the stomach. Additional radiographic tests may include CT and MRI scans if there is suspicion of a mass causing swallowing dysfunction. Esophageal endoscopy may also be recommended. Upper GI endoscopy is a routine practice performed with sedative anesthesia and trans-nasal esophagoscopy can be performed in the office without any sedation. Some additional specialized testing may occasionally be requested.

Maurits Boon, MD, Co-Director; Joseph Spiegel, MD, Director; Rosemary Ostrowski, MM, MS CCC-SLP; Speech Language Pathologist – Singing and Speaking; Adeline Schultz, MEd CCC-SLP, BRS-S; Speech Language Pathologist – Speaking Voice and Swallowing; Dan Sherwood, MS,CCC-SP – Certified Vocologist (not shown).

Treatment: The JCVS has innovative medical treatment protocols for chronic conditions of throat spasm and cough that have helped many patients with associated swallowing complaints. Additional medical treatment can include the injection of Botulinum toxin (Botox®) for patients who have spasm of the muscles of the larynx or esophagus. Swallowing therapy provided by a speech and language pathologist is one of the most important components of treatment for most patients. Some patients with dysphagia are treated with endoscopic or surgical techniques. Endoscopic dilation of strictures (narrow points) of the esophagus is common. In rare cases, strictures can become so severe that more extensive surgical reconstruction of the esophagus may be undertaken to replace the area of the esophagus that is obstructed. Zenker’s Diverticulum is a condition characterized by severe swallowing problems and regurgitation of food. Previously, surgery for this condition required an open www.TheCountyWoman.com

approach in which the neck was cut to address the problem. Most patients at the JCVS are treated endoscopically without any external cuts and typically, with a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery. At the Jefferson Center for Voice and Swallowing our staff includes physicians, speech language pathologists, and nurses who have extensive experience in caring for voice and swallowing disorders. A team approach is employed to make sure that patients receive the

most current and advanced treatment for these disorders.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Call 1-800-JEFF-NOW (1-800-533-3669) FOR MORE INFO CONTACT Jefferson Center for Voice and Swollowing, 925 Chestnut Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-955-6760, Fax: 215-503-3736

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Shore’s Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Institute Shares In Medical Center’s Designation as New Jersey’s 1st Planetree Patient-Centered Organization “Shore Medical Center has been formally designated by Planetree, Inc., as a “Planetree Designated® Patient-Centered Hospital.” This designation recognizes Shore’s achievement and innovation in the delivery of patient-centered care throughout the organization, including at Shore’s nationally renowned Advanced Spine and Orthopedic Institute (ASOI). As part of Shore Medical Center, the ASOI shares in being part of the only hospital in New Jersey and one of only 40 healthcare organizations worldwide to receive the Patient-Centered Designation since the program’s launch in 2007. “I am extremely proud of our entire team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers for the passion and dedication they bring to their work, which in the end made our Planetree Designation possible,” said Shore President and CEO Ron Johnson. “From the continuum of care we provide at our Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Institute to the daily interactions between our employees, patients and their families, we have created a healing environment that embodies the Planetree model of putting patients and their families first and encouraging them to play an active role in their care.” The criteria that a hospital must satisfy to achieve designation reflect what patients, family members and healthcare professionals in hundreds of focus groups say matters most to them during a healthcare experience. This qualitative data aligns with the growing evidence base for patient-centered care, and establishes the Planetree Designation as a concrete framework for defining and measuring excellence in patient-centeredness. More than 60 specific criteria address components of a patient-centered healthcare experience, including patient-provider interactions, access to information, family involvement, the physical environment, food and nutrition, spirituality, arts and entertainment and integrative therapies. In addition, the criteria focuses on how the hospital and centers of excellence such as ASOI are supporting its staff and providing their patients and families with

a voice in the way care is delivered. “The Planetree Designation is the only award that recognizes excellence in person-centeredness across the continuum of care,” said Susan Frampton, President of Planetree, Inc., an international notfor-profit organization that has been at the forefront of the movement to transform healthcare from the perspective of the patient for more than 35 years. “The designation signals to healthcare consumers that Shore is an organization where providers partner with patients and families, and where patient comfort, dignity, empowerment and well-being are prioritized with providing top-quality clinical care.” Guided by these core components of a patient-centered culture, over the past five years, Shore Medical Center has

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implemented a substantial number of initiatives and practices in programs like its Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Institute to enhance both the patient and staff experience. These programs included the creation of administrative rounds, patientdirected visitation, the Patient and Family Advisory Council. As part of the designation process — which included a site visit by representatives from Planetree — focus groups were conducted with recent Shore patients and current staff validating that specific patient-centered policies are in place, including non-restrictive visiting hours and an open medical chart policy; that staff members at all levels are involved in the implementation of patient-centered care; and that the hospital’s physical environment is a healing one engaging

all of the human senses. The process also included a review of the hospital’s performance on publicly reported patient satisfaction and quality of care measures. “A strength of the designation program has been the integration of qualitative and quantitative measures,” explained Frampton. “Acute care hospitals in the U.S. awarded designation are held accountable for exceeding quality benchmarks for both quality and patient satisfaction.” All designation determinations are made by an independent committee of healthcare experts and CEOs from previously designated hospitals.

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Founded in 1978 by a patient in San Francisco, today Planetree is an internationally recognized leader in the growing movement to transform the health care experience by considering health care facilities, processes and protocols from the perspective of the patient. In diverse healthcare settings throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, Planetree is demonstrating that patient-centered care is not only an empowering philosophy, but a viable, vital, and cost-effective model of care. Today, the Planetree membership network is a global community of more than 250 acute care hospitals, continuing care facilities, outpatient clinics, and consumer health libraries. The Planetree model is implemented in a variety of settings, ranging from 25-bed critical access hospitals to large urban medical We know you have a choice when it comes to joint replacement surgery. Choose Shore’s Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Institute, a nationally-renowned program featuring: centers with more than 2,000 beds. Planetree Designation for Patient-Centered Care Joint Commission Gold Seal for Spine Surgery

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eah McDonnell, a 42-year-old mother of four active young girls from Estell Manor is one of a growing number of mothers who carve out time from their demanding schedules to make health and fitness a priority. “It’s easy to get caught up in the duties and responsibilities that come along with being a parent,” says Leah. Between preparing meals, cleaning up toys, and acting as a chauffeur, our kids become a tried and true excuse to let a consistent exercise routine fall to the wayside. But, not for Leah, who aside from carrying out her responsibilities as a wife and mother is also a Mathematics teacher at Oakcrest High School and a fitness enthusiast. “I started working out regularly when I graduated from college then got away from it after having children and being so busy with them,” says Leah. It wasn’t until a friend started the P90X program that Leah decided it was time for a life-

style change. After completing the program herself, Leah began tagging along with her friend to Tilton Fitness in Mays Landing. “I went to a few classes at the gym with her and I enjoyed them immensely. The people were friendly and welcoming and the classes kept me motivated. Soon, I became a member so that I could continue to attend the classes on my own.” Kim Vasile, Group Fitness Director at Tilton Fitness in Mays Landing knows the value of regular physical activity. “Exercise is beneficial to all and has even been linked to everything from cancer and diabetes prevention to improved energy and state of mind,” she says. Given the challenges of parenthood, Kim says that moms may benefit from a regular exercise program even more than the average individual. “September means school and soccer for all four girls and back to work for me. It becomes a bit more challenging to get a workout in but, thankfully, my husband is my biggest supporter when

it comes to finding time to get to the gym,” she says. Leah even confesses that it is sometimes difficult to make time for her favorite fitness classes; so, instead, she will hit the walking trails at Estell Manor Park or make time to walk with co-workers during lunch. “When school is in session, I have to accept that I may only get to the gym 4-5 times a week instead of 5 or 6.”

There are legitimate reasons why working mothers find it difficult to maintain a regular exercise routine. Between juggling domestic responsibilities and professional responsibilities to sleep deprivation to the guilt that generally comes along with indulging in recreational activities outside the home – it’s true - mothers have very little free time. However, for moms looking to

“Since I joined Tilton Fitness, I have more energy to get through the day and my stress levels are incredibly reduced which makes me more productive at work and more fulfilled at home.” ~ Leah McDonnell

Oakcrest Mathematics Teacher and busy mother, Leah McDonnell, makes time to take BodyPump with Tilton Fitness Group Exercise Director, Kim Vasile, several times a week.

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Health engage in more physical activity, Kim strongly believes in striking a balance and urges against the all-or-nothing approach to fitness. “Since I joined Tilton Fitness, I have more energy to get through the day and my stress levels are incredibly reduced which makes me more productive at work and more fulfilled at home,” says Leah. Whether it’s an hour long Group Fitness class or a 30 minute cardio session, Leah takes advantage of the time she does have to pursue a healthier life. “I try to be consistent. Even when I’m tired after a full day, I make time for myself.” If you are interested in changing your life through fitness, as Leah has done, be sure to contact Tilton Fitness at (609) FITNESS or visit us on the web at www.TiltonFitness.com, TODAY!

Making Fitness Your Family’s Focus “When families workout, either together or separately, it’s an ideal situation,” said Ann Erik, Personal Training Director for Tilton Fitness. “They feed off each other’s excitement and enthusiasm, motivate each other, and encourage each other to succeed as a family. At Tilton, we are committed to creating a healthy and fun atmosphere the whole family can enjoy.”

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The Health Of Your Gut… More Important Than You Think! The digestive system is the root of all health. It’s where you get nutrition for every cell in your body, including support for your immune system. If it is irritated, inflamed or constipated, it cannot do its job, and your health will steadily decline as a result. No matter what the issue, symptom or complaint, I begin restoring the gut. A good healthy foundation begins with strong digestion and elimination. Complaints of frequent bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation or difficulty with digestion are all signs of dysbiosis, an imbalance in the gut flora. Your intestines are lined with a thick layer of over 750 trillion bacteria, yeast and other microorganisms called flora. There are between 300 and 1000 different species in your gut weighing approximately 3-5lbs. When the intestines contain a balance of good and bad bacteria this is called symbiosis. When the balance is upset (more bad bacteria than good), this is called dysbiosis. The delicate balance that makes up the ecology of the intestines can be disrupted fairly easily. The most common factors that contribute to dysbiosis and gut problems are the chronic use of antibiotics. Antibiotics wipe out the good bacteria and weaken your immune system. Antimicrobial drugs, antifungal drugs, painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen, steroid drugs like prednisolone and hydrocortisone damage your gut. Birth control pills, sleeping pills and heartburn/ acid reflux medications damage your gut. Chronic use of any of these can lead to severe problems. Poor food choices, diets

loaded with processed foods and sugar damage the flora and contribute to an increase in bad flora. In other words, sugar feeds the bugs! Dysbiosis and digestive issues can induce disease by altering nutrition patterns in the body and weakening your immune system and can actually be handed down from one generation to the next. If your mom had poor digestion or gut issues and now you have the same, it’s not in your genes it’s in your gut! Good gut flora is the key to a strong immune system. Your health is riding on your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste.

Signs and Symptoms of dysbiosis, malabsorption and other Gastrointestinal problems:  Bloating, belching, burning, flatulence after meals  Indigestion, diarrhea, constipation  Nausea or diarrhea after taking supplements  Allergic reactions like asthma  Rectal Itching  Dilated capillaries in the cheeks and nose in the non-alcoholic  Adult acne and or other skin irritations like rosacea and eczema  Iron deficiency  Chronic intestinal infections, parasites, yeast, unfriendly bacteria  Undigested food in the stool  Greasy stools  Skin that bruises easily  Fatigue/lack of energy  Chronic vaginitis (vaginal irritation)  Gluten and/or casein intolerance  Allergies and sensitivities to foods, odors and chemicals

 Brain fog/poor concentration & memory  Muscle weakness and fatigue  Low sex drive  Hyper acidity/acid reflux  Depression/mood swings and irritability  Chronic sinus problems, headaches and migraines  Alcohol intolerance  IBS- Irritable Bowel Syndrome  Chronic athlete’s foot  Chronic yeast infections It is estimated that two thirds of women suffer from gastrointestinal problems! If the flora becomes altered via the use of antibiotics stress, prescription drugs, nutritional deficiencies, sugar, poor food choices and even stress resulting in a weakened immune system and susceptible to a wide array of health problems and diseases. If you suffer from digestive and gastrointestinal problems, I recommend that tests be done to evaluate the flora of the intestines and to establish if there is a parasite infection, systemic yeast, and/or food sensitivities (the latter often accompanies digestive problems). I utilize a combination of saliva and stool test to evaluate. With these test results as a guide, it is easily determined what specific nutritional changes need to take place, whether blood tests should be done for food sensitivities, and what particular supplements need to be added to the dietary regime. If food sensitivity is suspected — usually dairy, wheat, or sugar — I recommend eliminating the potential allergen from the patient’s diet for a period of time. All of the supplements that we use in the clinic are natural and support the healing process of the digestive system. The level of your health depends on the health of your digestive tract!

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A Retirement Income Roadmap For Women More women are taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before. What does retirement mean to you?

Whatever your goals, you’ll need a plan designed to support the lifestyle you envision— and minimize the risk that you’ll outlive your savings.

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Establishing a target age is important in calculating how much you’ll need to save. Consider these factors: • The longer you delay retirement, the longer you can build up tax-deferred funds in your IRAs and employer-sponsored plans, or accrue benefits in a traditional pension plan .Medicare generally doesn’t start until you’re 65. Does your

employer provide post-retirement medical benefits? Do you have health insurance through your spouse’s employer? If not, you may have to consider COBRA or a private policy—which could be expensive. • You can begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as 62. However, your benefit may be 25% to 30% less than if you wait until full retirement age. If you work part-time during retirement, you’ll rely less on your retirement savings. • If you’re married, and you’re both employed and nearing retirement, consider staggering your retirements. If one spouse is earning significantly more, that spouse can continue to work to maximize income.

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A longer life means you’ll have more years of retirement to fund. The problem is particularly acute for women, who

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You wouldn’t buy a car without a test drive, so why plan your retirement that way? The average person buys a dozen cars in their lifetime. But unlike cars, you only get one retirement, one chance to get an income plan that you will drive the rest of your life. To help people make smarter choices, Janney has developed the Retirement Test Drive—a way for you to sit in the driver’s seat of your own retirement and personally test the feel and fit of particular plans to find the best fit for you. You’ll drive away with a roadmap you can feel confident about. Don’t jump into the first retirement vehicle you see. Get behind the wheel of your own retirement and get a real sense of what works for you today and down the road. TRACY FIEDLER–SANTORO, CFA, AWMA® 609.601.2509 • 800.346.1446 TSANTORO@JANNEY.COM WWW.MARCHELWEALTHMANAGEMENT.COM © 2013 JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC • 401 NEW ROAD, LINWOOD, NJ 08221 WWW. JANNEYLINWOOD.COM • MEMBER: NYSE, FINRA, SIPC

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generally live longer than men. To guard against outliving your savings, you’ll need to estimate your life expectancy— experts base this on age, gender, race, health, occupation, and family history. With life expectancies on the rise, it’s best to assume you’ll live longer than you expect.

Project your expenses

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to underestimate the amount you’ll need for retirement. You’ll hear that you need 70% to 80% of your pre-retirement income after you retire. However, this approach doesn’t work for everyone. Focus on your current expenses and whether they’ll stay the same, increase, decrease, or disappear by retirement. While some expenses may disappear, other expenses may increase as you age. And don’t forget to factor in inflation and taxes.

Identify your income sources

What sources of retirement income will you have? Your employer may offer a traditional pension that pays monthly benefits. Also, you can likely count on Social Security payments. Other income sources may include a 401(k) or other retirement plan, IRAs, and other investments. When you compare your projected expenses to sources of retirement income, you may find you won’t have enough income to meet your needs. Closing this “gap” is important. If there’s a shortfall, you’ll have five options: save more now, delay or work during retirement, try to increase earnings on your assets, find new sources of t income, or spend less during retirement.

Transitioning into retirement

After retirement, you’ll need to carefully manage your assets so that your retirement savings will last.

✓ Review your portfolio regularly. Retirees are often told to focus on the safety of their principal. So some people

shift to fixed-income investments as they enter retirement. The problem with this approach is that you’ll lose purchasing power if the return on your investments doesn’t keep up with inflation. It may be wise to maintain at least a portion in growth investments.

✓ Spend wisely. Don’t spend too much too soon. This can be a great temptation early on. A good guideline is to make sure your annual withdrawal rate isn’t greater than 4% to 6% of your portfolio. If you spend your principal too quickly, you may not be able to earn enough to carry you through. ✓ Consider which assets to use first. Generally, withdraw money from taxable accounts first, then tax-deferred accounts, and lastly, tax-free accounts. By using your tax-favored accounts last and deferring taxes, you’ll keep more of your retirement dollars. Also, you must generally begin taking minimum distributions from retirement plans and traditional IRAs when you reach age 70½. Plan to spend these dollars first. ✓ Consider an annuity. Annuities offer something unique--a guaranteed income stream for the rest of your life or for the combined lives of you and your spouse. The advantage is that you can use an annuity to lock in a predictable annual income stream you can’t outlive. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to retirement income planning. A financial professional can review your circumstances and help develop a plan that’s right for you.

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Tracy Fiedler-Santoro, First Vice President/Wealth Management of Marchel Wealth Management Group at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Tracy offers personalized retirement and wealth management solutions to individuals, families and organizations. She takes a holistic approach, getting to know her clients and then helping them define and prioritize their goals. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, a leading full-service wealth management, financial services, and investment banking firm, since 2008. Her areas of expertise include financial, retirement, estate, insurance, and education planning, as well as mutual funds, equities, annuities, and trust services. Tracy also specializes in investment strategies designed specifically for women.

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Talking Finance With Tracy Fiedler-Santoro

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s a Wealth Management Advisor, Tracy Fiedler-Santoro is dedicated to guiding her clients through some of life’s most challenging financial situations. Whether it be retirement solutions, estate planning, or education savings, she assists clients in accumulating, preserving, and mostly enjoying their wealth. Tracy is known for taking the time to get to know her clients, so that she’s better able to assist them in defining and prioritizing their goals.

It makes perfect sense that as a child, Tracy’s favorite subject in school was Math. In fact, her Grandmother, Betty Fiedler, was the manager of the local bank. She recalls, “I remember visiting her with my Dad and knowing someday I wanted to work with numbers.” In college, she majored in Economics and Business, with a concentration on Accounting. She graduated from Lafayette College and went to work for Ernst & Young. Tracy spent two years in their Audit department in Philadelphia and got her CPA. While at Ernst & Young, she was given the opportunity to interview with Goldman Sachs in New York City, and she spent the next seven years at their New York City office. “In the spring of 2000, I decided I was ready to move back to Margate. I missed my family and I missed living by the ocean. I enjoyed the accounting and finance work I was doing, but I really wanted to work with people,” she said. She adds, “Working with clients and families and realizing the uniqueness of each relationship enables me to come

up with custom approaches that are not “cookie-cutter.” So in June of 2000, she joined the Marchel Investment Group of First Union. Today, they are Marchel Wealth Management Group of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. The Marchel Wealth Management Group really focuses on their personal relationships with their clients. Building strong relationships is the foundation of their practice. She adds, “We help clients define their financial objectives—whether they are an individual or corporate investor—and then use that knowledge to develop an investment plan that addresses today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals.” Tracy has developed close relationships with her clients over the years, and many have become like family. “Although I have a diverse group of clients, I have found that women are a natural niche for me.” Obviously being a woman gives her a slight advantage, because she understands their perspective. “When I work with women, I try to help them feel financially empowered,” she adds. She said that after thorough questioning, most women find their inner voice that expresses their insecurities and anxieties. Her training has enabled her to tune in and help them develop action steps to reduce these worries. Tracy works with many women who have their own businesses, have been widowed, or who are going through divorce. She adds, “I help them bring their financial world together so we can determine a road map for the future.” The most rewarding part of her profession is when she has been able to give someone clarity and structure with their financial situation. “When the client realizes that his/her life is under control, there is a deep-rooted sense of contentment,” she adds. Like many professions that deal with finance, there is a downside. For Tracy, it’s the potential volatility in the markets—

particularly the volatility in the last 4-5 years when the financial world nearly suffered a systemic meltdown. She says it can create such irrational behavior in clients that it can be difficult to manage their expectations. It’s very emotional when people feel their very existence threatened. She says, “Helping our clients not only survive but prosper during difficult times is our mantra.” Overall, Tracy truly enjoys what she does. “I love working with our clients. I find it very rewarding to help them, and give them the confidence to get where they need to be in the hopes of making good things possible for them all.” Tracy lives in Margate with her husband Rocco, their two children, Isabella (8) and Rocco (6), and two dogs, Sally and Sammy. She loves being a part of her community and is a board member of AtlantiCare, The Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, and Greater Atlantic City Charities, and also serves as president of the Margate Education Foundation. As a working mom, Tracy’s life is somewhat of a juggling act. She adds, “No one can prepare you for the challenges that arise when you have a full-time job with two kids and two dogs.” She is fortunate to have flexibility with her hours and a wonderful support team. “My Dad has been semi-retired since my oldest was born. He is my “go-to” guy for everything. My Mom still works full-time as a teacher in Ventnor, but after 4:00 p.m. she makes herself available if I have some late meetings,” she says. Her husband Rocco is a wonderful partner and although he is extremely busy with his Chiropractic practice in Linwood, he is very hands-on at home. Tracy says her work is definitely a family affair.

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Opioid Addiction And Treatment – The Role Of Suboxone About Opioids

Opioids are effective in managing pain, so they are used as treatment for individuals experiencing pain that may be caused by injury or disease. Most patients do not get addicted to opioids with monitored management but in some cases, intractable pain treated with opioids can result in dependence over a period of time. Opioid dependence can be described as a dependence on opioids such as painkillers or heroin. The body’s reaction to opioids is the same as with opium; in fact, morphine and codeine come directly from opium while other synthetic or manmade opioids like fentanyl, oxycontin, vicodin and percocet are chemically similar to opium. Heroin is an opioid as well.

The Effect of Opioid Dependence

Opioid tolerance occurs when the brain is used to the drug and loses its sensitivity to it. As a result of the loss of sensitivity to the drug by the brain, the opioid effect is lessened which requires an increased dosage in order to get the “desired” effect. There are actual changes in the brain that create craving for opioids and without it, the individual experiences withdrawal symptoms. The psychological dependence can be

described as continued opioid use despite the possible negative consequences. The danger signs of opioid dependence are the need to take more to get the same effect, withdrawal symptoms without the drug, increased dosages over longer periods of time, a desire to quit and/or unsuccessful attempts to quit; increased time in acquiring, using and recovering from opioids; working less, missing work, or not actively seeking work if unemployed and disassociation from non-using friends, even not going to social events. Such dependence can wreak havoc and cause serious damage to oneself, family, job and community.

Treatment of Opioid Dependence

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) have defined opioid dependence as a “long-term brain disease.” The World Health Organization has also published guidelines for the psychosocial and pharmaceutical treatment of opioid dependence for clinicians. Because of the significant psychological influence of opioid dependence, it should not be treated by pharmaceuticals alone. Treatment is aimed at disrupting the dependence on illicit drugs and the associated consequences and improving one’s

quality of life. According to available literature on opioid abuse, there are disturbing trends in the United States that indicate “significant increase of prescription opioid abuse compared to illicit opiates such as heroin.” The implications of this trend are very important when addressing “prevention and treatment” of opioid dependence. • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a treatment for many mental and behavioral disorders; examples of such disorders are anxiety, depression and obsessive behavioral disorders. CBT is used in addiction treatment because the fundamental principle is based on the belief that behaviors are learned and can be modified away from faulty cognitions and promote positive cognitions that result in changed behaviors. • Pharmacological Treatment includes but is not limited to Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Naltrexone and Subutex. Prior to 2002, there was a legal precedent based on a series of Supreme Court rulings that said maintenance and detoxification treatment was not a form of medical treatment. This long held precedent was overturned by the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. In October of 2002, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Subutex sublingual preparations for the treatment of opioid dependence. These can be given in an out patient, office-based format. Opioid dependence is a challenging medical condition with significant psychological implications. Therapy should only be provided by a trained clinician and coordinated with all health care providers involved in the individual’s care. Family members need to be knowledgeable about opioid dependence and engaged in the treatment plan as desired, therapeutic and appropriate. The participation of family members not only enhances the effectiveness of treatment, but provides valuable support along the journey to regain control over one’s addiction(s) and a return to health, choice and trust.

“Ode of a Slave” Day flips to night Night flips to day. I change all the way. Fear becomes real My dears decay to insincere. All is wrong but I do it my way. Healthy to hostage. Viable to fatal. Slaves are us all. Where is there an out? I see - no way, no way. Fun caves, life has no meaning. I don’t dare balk – that sick is more than I can bear. So, I dare fate, hell and sacrifice myself another day. Lie, cheat, steal – nothing is real. Drift in to zero and out to never. What of it? I don’t care about me- yeah. Nothing so lonely, nothing so numbAll is never forgiven- dark everywhere. Trust gone, worthless – I am today. Freedom I need, Courage I seek. Peace amongst the living – with help on the way. Breathe real air. Basque in integrity. Shine through within and without – hurray! Don’t suffer alone…… For a thorough, confidential, psychiatric evaluation and individualized treatment plan tailored to fit your specific needs with appropriate treatment(s), please call our office at (609)-484-0770 to set up, by appointment, this comprehensive and compassionate, confidential assessment. Don’t suffer in silence any longer. We can help!

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The American Medical Association Declares Obesity A Disease

Written By: Roberta Foss-Morgan D.O.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has finally acknowledged the elephant in the room and has declared obesity a disease. It seems we are a species that has evolved to survive starvation, but not to resist abundance. As a result, too many are taking medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. You’ve probably been advised to lose weight by simply eating less and exercising more. Exercise is vitally important for over 100 reasons. Exercise can generate the same kind of chemical rewards in the brain that food does! But 6 minutes of unconscious eating can undo 2 hours with a personal trainer! Please exercise because when you stop moving you start rusting. When you rust, your body becomes inflamed. Have your hsCRP checked to determine your level of inflammation. Inflammation is the precursor to nearly every disease. Two obesity medications have recently received FDA approval to help shed your excess girth, and a third California pharmaceutical company hopes to receive approval for a third medication in 2014.

Belviq was rejected by the FDA in 2010 due to the development of heart valvular defects, yet recently received FDA approval with acknowledged side effects of dizziness, headaches, and fatigue. Belviq isn’t an appetite suppressant, rather it works by activating a receptor in your brain that tells you that you are full with less food. Quality protein and good fats will also signal the ventromedial nucleus of your hypothalamus that you are full too! The other weight loss medication, Qsymia is a combination of Phentermine (an appetite suppressant prescribed for decades) and Topirimate (aka Topamax, a seizure medication that purports to promote feelings of fullness). Qsymia is available only through a mail-order pharmacy, requires monthly pregnancy tests, and is contraindicated if you have glaucoma or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). The cost is about $150/month. Studies report that most lose 5-10% of body weight if greater than 35 pounds overweight. Taking a weight loss pill may be a start. Then, realizing that food is the major addiction which profoundly affects brain chemistry, learning how and why you gained weight and are unable to lose it or keep it off is a priceless investment. Obesity

is richly layered with complexity, and has many causes that are unable to be “fixed” by one thing, one pill. With ejaculatory inevitability the FDA is attempting to conquer a disease as complex as obesity (also called diabesity) with a pill.

I suggest you aid your weight loss with learning the following:

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Create your own lap band surgery by wearing a belt or tight clothing when you eat. Since your stomach is the size of 2 fists, you will feel uncomfortable after a few bites. Eat slowly with your nondominant hand, put your fork down, chew until the food is liquid and don’t speak with food in your mouth.........you will eat 50% less! It will take a while for your dining companions to realize they shouldn’t ask you a question while you are chewing. When dining out, ask the server to pack 1/2 of your meal.

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Most seem to crave and love wheat. If you must eat bread, have a small piece at the end of your meal. With your tight clothing, you may not even want it. If you put flour in a bowl with water, you get paste....so consider a gluten free diet. Many of my patients are only able to lose their expanding midriff by restricting or eliminating wheat. Test sIgA Antigliadin Abs to see if your

body is producing antibodies against wheat.

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If you are overweight you are probably pre-diabetic. Have your doctor order a HgbA1C test to see what your average blood sugar has been over three months. I often prescribe a blood sugar monitor so patients can learn what happens after a momentary indiscretion or a large meal. How high is your blood sugar one hour after eating, let’s say, a Philadelphia soft pretzel that contains 70 grams of carbohydrates? Divide the 70 grams of carbs in that pretzel by 5 and you just ate 14 teaspoons of sugar.

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Refined carbs require insulin to be released to lower your high blood sugar, then your blood sugar is low again, and then you are hungry again. You need protein and good fats to stabilize your blood sugar and appetite! If you are a member of the low fat is good club, if you eat too many carbs, the following is a common scenario: Insulin is constantly spewing from your pancreas to lower your blood sugar, then you eventually develop insulin resistance, then insulin can’t get inside your cells to lower your blood sugar and merely hangs out, then your blood sugar is high, and since too much insulin is a fat storing hormone, your protruding abdomen is something you think and worry about all the time.

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Ever since we’ve demonized fat, we have become fatter and fatter. Portion controlled fat and quality protein are not the enemy. Our refined diets full of carbs devoid of nutrition, the overabundance of nutritionally bereft food, and the fact that very few learn the basics of nutrition merits a rethink. I look forward to the day when we learn how to cook healthy meals in medical school. Meanwhile, if you decide to try one of the new obesity medications, please learn how, why, where, and when to eat. Call Morgan Medical Center today! Roberta Foss-Morgan, D.O. completed post-baccalaureate training in Pre-Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After which, she received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine was completed at the Virtua Health System. Dr. Morgan was Board Certified in 1995. In 2005, Dr. Morgan authored her first book, What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Weight Loss. Further training in European Endocrinology, Mesotherapy, Medical Weight Loss, and Intravenous Therapies has required extensive travel throughout the US and Europe. Dr. Morgan has appeared on CNN, Ch 3 KYW, Fox News and numerous other live TV and radio shows. She is a frequently requested lecturer to physicians and patients.

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ost of us have some sort of aches and pains occasionally. Sometimes the pain is from something simple like working out or playing sports. For some people pain is chronic because of an illness or permanent injury. There are many different options available to treat pain without a prescription.

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relief. However, with long term use, these medications can have side effects such as stomach upset, ulcers and liver damage. There are also topical products for pain relief. The most well known topical products are Aspercreme®, Icy-Hot®, Mineral Ice® and Tiger Balm®. For the most part these products contain ingredients that make the painful area feel warm, increase blood flow to the area they are applied which decreases the pain. Depending on where your pain is originating from these products may or may not be effective. Jersey Shore Pharmacy is excited to announce some alternative topical pain relievers available without a prescription. Our R & D department has been working for months on products that have not previously been available without a prescription. We have begun testing these products on various types of pain and the

results have been great. We have successfully developed creams that treat the pain associated with; arthritis, muscle strains, chronic foot pain and just general aches and pains. We would like to stress that we are not claiming that our topical pain creams cure any disease or condition. However, our specially developed topical pain creams do help control pain associated with certain injuries or conditions. Since we are a compounding pharmacy, we have the ability to customize a cream just for you. If you require a stronger medication we can work with you and your physician to make a prescription strength topical pain cream.

Please contact us at 609-927-0390 or at mark@jspharmacy.com. with any questions. “We have everything you need for a healthier tomorrow.” Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

We are happy to answer any of your questions. Please feel free to contact us with your questions about pain or about compounding in general.

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Women have questions! We have answers! Women Interest in Customized Hormone Replacement Replacement Therapy surged after after Interest Oprah’s recent guests, doctors Christiane Northrup and guests, including including doctors PrudenceHall, Hall, discussed the the science behind customized HRT. Prudence HRT. Dr. Phil’s wife Robin Dr. Robin McGraw McGrawdescribed describedhow howthrough throughextensive extensive research and and with with the the help of of a compounding pharmacist and her research physician, and physician, she she found found natural natural ways ways to to battle battle menopausal symptoms symptoms and turned of life" life”into intoaapositive positiveexperience. experience. turned the “change "change of

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Facts And Side Benefits Of hCG Hormone Rx Therapy For Weight Loss What Is hCG? HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. It is a naturally occurring glycoprotein hormone present in both men and women and produced in great amounts during pregnancy. It’s levels double approximately every 2.2 days during t he first trimester of pregnancy (starting at 5 MIU/ml during the first week of gestation and rising to 1 million MIU/ml at the second and third months) in order to send the message to the brain and body that there is developing fetus. This is crucial because if a woman is not reaching adequate caloric intake for the day, it can be dangerous to the fetus, therefore the brain sends another message to the body to unlock and release stored fat into the bloodstream to nourish the fetus. During that time it almost completely controls the woman’s metabolic function. Various functions invitro include ovary protection, progesterone level maintenance, and even immune tolerance during pregnancy. It also mobilizes fat and makes it bioavailable to burn as an energy source. HCG hormone is being produced by the placenta and maximizes the functional capacity of the body’s control centers in the hypothalamus especially the center called “the fat bank” which controls the movement and distribution of the fat throughout the body.

Therefore when we administer I.M. mint doses of 200 MIU/ ml to the body it sends a similar message to the brain. At the direction of a physician, clinically supervised it is a very safe, effective, and natural tool that enhances and accelerates weight loss. After all HCG Hormone is Miraculous! None of us would be here without it.

hCG and Weight Loss • hCG Reduces Cravings

hCG helps to modify eating behavior by targeting the hypothalamus, thus reducing caloric intake. The hypothalamus in the brain regulates the homeostatic control of food intake by receiving, coordinating and responding to metabolic cues and signals from the digestive system. By integrating these metabolic signals, the hypothalamus tells us when we need to eat to maintain a body weight “set point,” much like a thermostat set on a specific temperature. Therefore, the activity of the hCG on the hypothalamus helps to regulate food intake and reduce cravings. In other words, it fools the body. It tells the body to feed with the calories that are pulled from the fat. In this case there is no baby, but these calories in the blood tell the brain we’re fine, so it doesn’t make you hungry.

hCG “targets” fat in those hard to lose places

When administered in small daily doses, hCG helps to mobilize fat deposits that have formed around the hips, thighs, abdomen, and upper arms. Once this fat has become mobile within the body, it is available for use as a source of fuel. This open access to the hip and waist fat actually facilitates a “targeted” weight loss in people who find it difficult to lose it in these places after a history of dieting. hCG biochemically targets these hard to lose areas and results in weight loss that cannot be achieved by dieting alone.

No “sagging”

Perhaps you have noticed that people who have lost weight quickly often have excess skin that has commonly been termed “sagging.” When looking for energy, your body will look for the easiest energy source first. As a result, lean muscle mass is often burned by the body before fat when dieting. Thus, we observe the loss of shape and contour that occurs with the loss of lean muscle tissue. Clinical and medical supervision can avoid the complication of dieting by maintaining lean tissue and targeting the right fat. Because hCG targets only stored fat deposits, the body’s structural fat and visceral fat, found in muscles and around the organs, is left intact. The result is safe, rapid weight loss, with average weight loss of about thirty pounds per month, or one pound per day,

not to mention the inches. In contrast to other forms of weight loss, the use of hCG, along with exercise and a caloric restriction, produces a more immediately noticeable effect because all of the fat being burned is directly targeted at the common problem areas. In essence, hCG not only helps with weight loss, but actually helps to reshape the body and maintain or improve health.

Is hCG safe?

hCG hormone therapy is very safe and effective when properly administered and medically supervised. Daily doses of 150– 225 IU should be administered intramuscularly daily. When the hCG injections are used for fertility reasons, the large doses of 10,000 IU are known to cause occasional headaches and pregnancy symptoms. Recently, with the publication of Kevin Trudeau’s book, “The Weight Loss Cure They Don’t Want You to Know About,” hCG has become popular among dieters as a weight loss aid. hCG’s implication in unwanted fat reduction was, however, first publicized by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons in his 1954 report entitled, “Pounds & Inches.” hCG has thus been successfully and safely used since the mid -1950’s as an effective weight loss tool with minimal reports of side effects. Though Dr. Simeons’ report drew some attention at the time, it would be several years before the idea of the ‘hCG diet’ would catch on. Today, there are numerous clinics offering hCG treat-

ment and weight management plans. At Integrative Medical Center hCG hormone weight therapy has been our specialty for last five years. We adhere to Dr. Simeons’ comprehensive and cutting edge approach to weight loss. We require a complete history and physical examination along with comprehensive lab panels and thyroid testing including free T-3 and T-4 to be followed by clinical detoxification prior to weight program. To ensure safety we require weekly weight and measurement in the office and new fresh supplies every week. Our team of physicians, medical assistants and diet coaches offers you the best techniques to help you achieve the weight you desire. We have done our homework and we know what works, what is safe and how to do it properly. HCG is also being called the “weight lose cure” because after you lose the weight you will maintain it and not regain it. For knowledge, weight lose is a 40 billion industry annually in the U.S. Is it any wonder that non patentable, safe, inexpensive and perhaps miraculous therapy is overlooked. It is interesting that some of the negative papers about HCG and weight lose emanate from Bariatric Association. This article is for Informational purposes only. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner before beginning any course of medical treatment.

Call us today, 609-641-9009 to get started on a healthier tomorrow. www.IntegrativeMedical.us Dr. Sam Jonuzi specializes in bio-ionic chemistry, detoxification and clinical nutrition. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Rowan University in 1986 and a Doctor of Naturopathy degree from Trinity College of Natural Medicine in 2001. Dr Jonuzi also earned an Integrative Health Practitioner degree at the Advanced Integrative Medical Institute in Washington, D.C. Dr. Jonuzi is Diplomat of the College of Natural Therapies and Member of the American Association of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Jonuzi is Founder and Managing Director at Integrative Medical Center in West Atlantic City. Physicians at IMC emphasize prevention and early diagnosis as well as a cost-effective, non-invasive treatments that work toward the elimination of the root cause of chronic degenerative illnesses and medical conditions that have gone undetected by traditional medicine.

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Yoga Is A Healing System Of Theory And Practice The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness, and harmony in both the mind and body.

By: Laurie Greene, PhD,E-RYT, Director, Yoga Nine Studio

While there are more than one hundred different types, or schools, of yoga, most sessions are typically comprised of breathing exercises, meditation, and assuming postures (sometimes called asana or poses) that stretch and flex various muscle groups. Because there are so many different kinds of yoga practices, it is possible for anyone to start. Whether you’re a couch potato or a professional athlete, size and fitness levels do not matter

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Be Passionate About Your Hearing Health! you would think only Baby Boomers would have hearing loss. Not true! While hearing loss is a normal part of aging, the largest age group with hearing loss are people between 18 and 64 – about 19 million people compared to 14 million at retirement age!

a gerontologist, I am an expert in the study and trends of aging. I am a researcher, Emmy award winning journalist, and a passionate spokesperson for mature adults. I became associated with Total Hearing Care, a leading hearing health care provider, because they are also passionate about providing unsurpassed hearing health care and support to the mature adult. I recently turned to Elizabeth Cook, M.A., FAAA, Total Hearing Care’s Chief Audiologist, to learn more about how each of us should be managing our hearing health as we move through life.

Why is hearing loss becoming more prevalent Gerontologist and at an earlier age? One Total Hearing Care reason is the use of Spokesperson hand-held music players and headphones. major retirement Today, one in five wave began in 2011 teens has some form of hearing when the first of the Baby Boomers turned 65. loss – a rate that is 30% higher than The number of Americans in the 1980s and aged 55 and older will 1990s! Overall, more than almost double by 2030— 10 million Americans are from 60 million in 2000 to experiencing hearing 107 million. The number loss due to irreversible of Americans over 65 will damage to their hearing more than double, from from noise. 34.8 million in 2000 to 70.3 million in 2030. Regardless of your age, be passionate about With statistics like that, your hearing health! As

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to Ms. Cook, “Only about 15 percent of general practitioners routinely screen for hearing loss during a physical exam. Total Hearing Care offers free hearing screenings at all of our clinics, and we encourage people to make annual hearing screenings part of their overall health care.” She recommends that people schedule their free annual hearing screening while making their annual physical appointment.

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s another summer slowly winds down, we once again try to get back on our ‘regular’ schedules. Many of us tend to let some things go during the summer months. We want to enjoy the nice weather, be carefree, and we often put off anything that takes away from that time. flatter in October. Think about adding One of the things avoided are your deeper tones. Embrace the beautiful colors salon appointments. of Fall - deep and rich tones of Golds, Reds,

The summer sun, air and activities gradually cause hair color to fade. As color fades, the tones blend together and all dimension is lost. Regrowth sometimes blends in a bit more and we believe we can skip an appointment or two. Hair becomes dull. Like it or not, eventually we must get back into our ‘hair routine’ with regularly scheduled hair color appointments. Skin tone, makeup & even clothing colors change season to season. Hair color needs to be adjusted as well. It doesn’t have to be a drastic color change each season, but subtle changes are a must. Colors that may work beautifully in July, don’t always

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Fall: A Great Time For Fitness Designate this fall season as the time for you to establish personal health and fitness goals, design a plan to stick to these goals and reward yourself along the way! Starting goal setting in the fall will allow you to have a smooth transition into the New Year! Establish Your Health and Fitness Goals When establishing goals you need to first think about your long-term goal, such as losing a certain amount of weight, completing a marathon, etc. After establishing your long-term goal, develop short-term goals to help you reach these goals. Here are some questions to ask yourself: • What are your overall health and fitness goals? • What short-term goals will help you reach these goals? • Are these goals realistic and specific? • What date(s) would you like to achieve these goals? Plan Your Weekly Workout Schedule

If you are like most people your days are busy with work and personal life. You need to make sure to set aside time so that you are able to take care of yourself. Look at your week in advance and plan out the days and times that you will work out. Once you find this time, schedule an appointment with yourself so that you stick to your workouts and stay on track to achieving your goals. Take Action Developing goals and planning your workout schedule are the first steps in initialing a successful workout program. It is also important for you to take action. Sometimes the most difficult step is the first step. Make this commitment to yourself and to your health. Reward Yourself Establishing a reward system for yourself is an excellent motivation technique to help you stay on task for completing your workouts. Rewards can include clothing, going to a concert, treating yourself to dinner with friends, etc. Be creative and design a reward program that will motivate you along the way!

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Meet The Doctors And Staff Of Newkirk Family Veterinarians Dr. Michael Anthony

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is a native of Washington, DC area. He has been living in the Southern New Jersey region for the past ten years. He graduated with honors from Dartmouth College and received his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has a special interest in breeding management and weight loss and nutrition, and is excited to learn more about alternative medicine. In his spare time, Michael enjoys yoga, reading and spending time with his two sons.

born and raised in South Jersey. He has worked with animals since he was a teenager as a kennel assistant. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school and has been serving Southern New Jersey for over 25 years. He is extensively trained in medicine and surgery and also is skilled in the care of exotic pets such as reptiles and birds. Because he has trained extensively in various alternative and holistic medicine therapies, he can often help your pet when traditional medicine has failed. He specialized in chronic illnesses or conditions.

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raised in Absecon, New Jersey, and now lives in Egg Harbor Township. She graduated from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry. Always having a love of animals, she applied for the position as veterinary technician at Newkirk Family Veterinarians and has devoted herself to her job ever since. In the past four years, her furry family has grown to ten cats, two dogs (a Terrier mix named Ermine and a Great Dane named Ophelia) and a hedgehog named Norman. She recently adopted a three– legged lizard that she named DW. She also does pet sitting for a variety of animals, bringing some to her own home. When she is not busy working at the animal hospital or walking dogs, she enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving and visiting her father in the Florida Keys. One day, she hopes to attend veterinary school so that she may follow in Dr. Newkirk’s footsteps.

Millie Culligan has been

working with animals for over thirty years and has been the hospital manager at Newkirk Family Veterinarians for the past five years. A native of Atlantic County, she was raised with dogs and cats and they have continued to be an important part of her family. She enjoys the challenges of working in a busy hospital and gets tremendous satisfaction when an animal comes into the hospital sick and walks out healthy. She currently lives with her husband, one lab mix and three cats. She has two children and 6 grandchildren and enjoys NASCAR racing, the Patriots and gardening.

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Hello all, I am happy to announce that I am returning to the Margate Animal Hospital, a practice I owned and loved for 30 years, in order to restore quality veterinary medicine and service to Margate and beyond. I had some hopes of semi retirement, and it was nice for 2 years, working at Newkirk Family Veterinarians in Egg Harbor Twp, but plans to stay and work for the new doctor in Margate did not work out. As you know, he let go of all the original staff, and then finally, me within 4 months of taking over. Many of you also know that I actually started working in the Margate practice when I was age 14! Cleaning the kennels, mopping the floors, you name it. Some of you remember my Veterinary School years, and my returning to my roots to take over the practice at the ripe young age of 28! What followed were many years of work, and fun, as I built Margate into one of the best animal hospitals in the area. Well, I’m coming back to do it again! Most of you know that Newkirk Family Veterinar-

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ians in EHT has won the Best of the Press award for Best Veterinary Hospital in 2011 and 2012. And we are in the finals for 2013! I pledge to return the Margate practice to the high level of medicine and service it always had, when I was at the helm. Dr Helmi declared bankruptcy in mid June and just closed the doors. So I am back, on a part time basis for right now, as the business is only a shadow of its formal self. I am in the process of cleaning and revamping the office, hiring staff and restocking the shelves. I ask that you bear with me as we go through this. I realize this is a bit crazy, (it is for me too), but for now this is the best way for me to be in two places to continue to serve the pets of South Jersey. I must say that given all that has happened in the last 2 years, I am happy to be going back to Margate. Happy to rebuild the practice of my younger days and so glad to be able to see all my former patients and clients. I’ve missed you! Thank you to all the great people who have stuck by me through this time. I appreciate your confidence and trust. I am back. And glad to be here!

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Inspect Your Home In The Fall For The Winter Months The cooler temperatures and colorful foliage give it away. Fall is here which means winter is just around the corner. Inspecting your home’s siding and exterior elevations is an important step homeowners should take in the fall.

Siding can take a beating during the cold winter months and should be checked to make sure that it is in good condition and able to keep the home warm and dry. In addition, while inspecting the siding one should also check the auxiliary components of the exterior elevations including the doors, windows, fascia and soffit. The objective of this fall maintenance check up is to uncover basic signs of damage or areas where potential damage may occur, if left unattended.

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Do I Need To Use A Brush For That?? Written by: Ann Lipiros, Makeup Artist & Esthetician

YES! Brushes are a huge factor

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The variety of brushes out today may seem a bit overwhelming, but I hope with this article you can feel a bit more comfortable picking out brushes and taking care of them.

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Let’s get familiar with the different brush heads you will see when shopping around. The fluffier the head of the brush, the more the brush will blend out your product. Blending brushes are usually rounded at the tip. You want a blending brush in your collection because this will give your makeup the most natural appearance and diminish any harsh separation between different colors.

your brush, but it will also be a breeding ground for germs and dirt that you don’t want to be putting on your face. Just as important it is to use the appropriate brush for makeup application, it is just as important to make sure your brushes are clean. I would recommend cleaning brushes strictly for powder products about every 4-6 weeks and every week or two for liquid and cream products. Many makeup companies sell brush cleanser that not only take the product off, but also kill bacteria; brush cleansers would be the best direction to go for cleaning. You may also use a gentle shampoo and warm water, but this will not be an anti-bacterial product. Alcohol is not recommended for brush cleansing, if your brushes are natural hair then they will start to dry out and break down, both of which you do not want. In today’s makeup world, there are so many makeup brands and products, that it can be overwhelming. Don’t get too

caught up with doing things wrong, but focus on doing what’s comfortable to you. I can give you the basics of where to begin and what tools you should use to get your best makeup application. It is up to you to practice and see what works for your routine. And when makeup shopping, don’t be afraid to ask questions! Makeup artists love to help you find what’s best for your needs. I know it brightens my day knowing I helped a woman feel beautiful in her own skin!

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There are also brushes with a denser amount of hairs at the head. These brushes are usually more squared in shape and are meant for applying color, getting the most color onto the area and not blending it out. In simple terms, the denser a brush is, the more color that will go on; the fluffier the brush is, the less product and more blending.

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Is A Weight Loss Challenge For You? S

ummer is over and schedules are getting back to normal, but what’s not normal is the way your clothes fit.

All those great summer activities were fun, but maybe a little too much for your waistline and soon the holidays will be here. So, what to do? You’ve tried different diets only to become frustrated and sometimes wind up in worse shape. Well, you’re not alone and there is an answer, a Weight Loss Challenge, a place where a little healthy competition and support can go a long way. The great thing about our Weight Loss Challenge is we have two different types of challenges to suit you and your schedule. The first is a 10-week challenge with scheduled weekly weigh-ins, nutrition talks and penalties for weight gains and missed classes. This type provides GREAT group support. The other style challenge is shorter, only 28 days and provides for a more flexible schedule. It requires a onetime weigh-in and a final weigh-in with weekly check ins optional (we find the people who commit to seeing us weekly do much better). Either one comes with a coach, someone to help you reach your goals.

To become a part of one of our challenges please call early to reserve your spot. Seats will fill up quickly. If competition is not your thing, we also do personal one on one coaching!

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AN ICON OF EXCELLENCE

What do you get when you combine a strong commitment to quality, a clear understanding of the needs and wants of Galloway residents, and a group of smart, creative and hardworking employees?

You get Icon Hospitality, the corporation known for its landmark properties. Making cherished memories for our community!

Mention this ad to receive 10% off your next in-house catered event. Event must take place by November 30, 2013. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not applicable to dessert or alcohol.

Enjoy casual weeknight dinners, elegant private functions, delicious to-go and outstanding catered cuisine.

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Whether you’re serving dessert to an entire ballroom or simply craving a cupcake for a mid-afternoon snack, Luscious & Sweet offers extraordinary confections sure to satisfy. 609-748-4142 | 319 South Pitney Road, Galloway | www.lusciousandsweet.com

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ater gives birth to all forms of life and is crucial to our existence. We cannot survive without water; it is a natural part of our being that makes up about 60% of our bodies. When our bodies are in the water they resonate like a tuning fork making the weightlessness an ideal environment for healing. In the warmth and weightlessness of Watsu®, an expectant mother floats peacefully on her back in a similar environment to her unborn baby. The discomfort in her body is relieved and she begins to connect with her baby. She experiences freedom of movement as her body is gracefully guided through the water to relieve pressure on the spine, sciatic pain, decrease of muscle tension and soreness, and reduces stress and anxiety so she has an improved restful sleep. This culminates into a positive pregnancy experience! Watsu® is a form of aquatic therapy, which comWomen’s bines elementsGolfing of massage, joint mobilization, shiatsu

and muscle stretching. The water is approximately 94°F, you are continually supported while being floated, rocked and stretched in smooth, fluid movements promoting a deep state of relaxation and bringing about positive changes in the nervous system. “When I first learned about Watsu® as a massage therapist, I knew this is what I was meant to do. I am excited to share this new, highly therapeutic technique with you.”- Audrey Filardi, Owner of Full Circle Wellness.

Audrey Filardi, Owner of Full Circle Wellness with one of her expectant mothers in a relaxing Watsu® session.

Watsu® sessions are given at the AtlantiCare LifeCenter. For more information call 609-9657229 or 609-839-3810.

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Women’s Golfing

Starting Your Personal Golf Journey

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opefully after reading my column in the past few issues, you have decided that you would like to get out there and take up the sport of golf. You may not be sure where to start.

I would love to tell you to start with my organization and we could take it from there. But to be fair, like most things in life, this is a decision that you must make for yourself. For those of us that live in the Atlantic County area, we are lucky to have our pick of facilities that offer golf lessons, both in a clinic format and on an individual basis.

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The best advice that I would like to share with you, is to make sure that whoever you select to give your hard earned money to – that you connect on some level. This is an individual that you will be meeting with on a weekly basis, and if you are unable to communicate with each other then you are wasting your time and theirs. You need to feel comfortable with the level of instruction you are receiving, and more importantly in your surroundings. When you are comfortable in your surroundings, the learning process will be heightened. Your instructor should also be able to address golf swings and issues that are specific to all levels of women golfers from the beginner to the experienced. The first question your new instructor should ask you upon meeting each week is how much practice you were able to get in during the week. Golf isn’t all about just getting out on the course and playing. In order to improve your skill, you need to practice. Finding an instructor that is interested in the time you spend outside of their lessons is paramount to the learning process. When your instructor shows an interest in your practice sessions, it is a sign that you have chosen the right instructor to guide you through this process. Without practice sessions interspersed between your lessons, your chances of improving your individual golf game are severely reduced.

For more information about the clinic and WGI membership, please contact Helene at golfingjerseygirl@comcast.net. You can also follow Helene on her blog at golfingjerseygirl.com

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Written by: Helene Maliko-Abraham Executive Director of Women’s Golf Initiative

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Do I Need The Assistance Of An Interior Designer? My Goal . . .

Many of you have used the services of an Interior Designer to some extent.

My goal is to educate you with whom you should consider hiring if you are ready to start. As previously discussed, a Professional Designer’s experience begins with new construction and renovation. This Phase is the most important foundation of the process. Make sure the Designer has experience, the same way you would research for the Builder or Contractor. My personal opinion of hiring a Designer for your Furniture and Accessories is to interview her/him and see if you would, indeed, like to work with this person. Usually, first impressions can tell you if the Designer can meet your expectations.

Some of you are resistant to the fact that the Designer may inflict her/his taste and not yours. Some of you may feel, “I have excellent taste and am very savvy and can perform the tasks myself!”

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Why A Designer? . . .

Realistically, a Retailer will sell you their floor samples to move inventory. Does it really work in your room? Did you really hit a great Sale? Now that you selected your sofa, you will need to buy window treatments, area rugs, lamps, and so on. Can you remember all of your colors, and sizes, etc? All of a sudden, it’s not fun anymore. And maybe it does not look the way

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work or websites to see their quality of product, styles, and testimonials. These services are custom to your needs.

A great way to find a Designer is check out their previous

you thought it should have. Oh my, the sofa is too large, but it was on sale. Sound familiar?

Customized To Your Project . . .

An hour of consulting can help you decide how much help you will need, and give you a

guideline and direction for your project. All Interior Design Services and Consultations are in accordance with the codes and ethics of the American Society of Interior Designer (ASID).

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Ask The Pharmacist . . . Medications For Your Furry Friends

Q Mark Taylor, RPh is the owner of Jersey Shore Pharmacy, where he is also a pharmacist. Here, he shares his experience and expertise to answer a few common questions.

Are there different flavors of medication available for your pet?

We have over 35 flavors to choose from! The most common flavors for pets are-Chicken, Beef, Liver, Tuna, Sardine, Fish, Cheese, Shrimp and Peanut Butter. However, some pets prefer fruit flavors such as Banana, Tutti Frutti, Orange and Lemon.

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How does this solve the dosage problem for each individual pet?

Animals come in many different sizes. A hamster will only require a tiny amount of medication whereas a horse will require a very large amount of medication. We can make medications for animals as small as a mouse or as large as an elephant. With compounding, Jersey Shore Pharmacy can work with a veterinarian to formulate any dose or dosage form to treat your pet.

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My pet will not swallow their medicine. Are there easier ways to administer pet medicine than a chewable or tablet?

One alternative would be to make the medication into a flavored liquid form. The flavored liquid could be directly administered to your pet or mixed into their food. For very dif-

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ficult pets, some medications can be made into a topical ear paste that gets absorbed through the skin and into the blood stream. Not every medication can be done this way. Please contact your vet or Jersey Shore Pharmacy if you have questions about which medications work best.

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What type of pet medicine does a compounding pharmacy provide?

Jersey Shore Pharmacy has the equipment and training to do ALL forms of pet medications. We can do creams, ointments, suppositories, chewable tablets, oral pastes, transdermal gels and capsules. We even have a sterile compounding facility to do sterile injections and eye drops.

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Does pet medication require a script?

Yes. Just like human medications, your veterinarian would have to write or call in a prescription. Disclaimer: The medical information on this page is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition.

Mark Taylor is a 1991 graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Mark has pharmacy experience in hospital, retail, home IV and compounding. Mark is the current treasurer of the South Jersey Pharmacists Association and is also a member of the New Jersey Pharmacists Association, NCPA, APhA, PCCA and NJHSP.

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Try our Assisted Living for a vacation stay that is all inclusive, room & board.* Our staff is highly skilled at accommodating a variety of needs for individuals who wish to relocate; want a supportive surrounding while their family is on vacation, or secure comfort while a caregiver receives vital rest. Get to know the staff Sample the food Try our activities Relax in a Furnished Apartment Convenient Transportation Enjoy the Art Deco Design Access the Indoor Boardwalk

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Seashore Gardens Foundation Annual Gala

Martin Klein, Dan Skeldon, Adrienne Beinfest, Shelley Bernstein & Janice Cambron

Members of Seashore Gardens Living Center and Foundation Boards and annual Gala Committee

Jeffrey & Patty Delson

Peggy & Alan Kligerman

Food by Steve Hellinger & Barclay Caterers

Kristina Pruitt & Lynn Wolf

Jason & Jessica Goldstein

Lisa & Richard Cohen

Seashore Gardens Foundation Annual Gala was held on July 11, 2013 at Seashore Gardens Living Center in Galloway, NJ. Over 200 people attended and $95,000 was raised. Adrienne Beinfest received the Martin H. Klein Leadership Award and Dan Skeldon received the Labov Bernstein Community Service Award. The awards ceremony was held in a beautifully air conditioned tent provided by Petrosh. Guests were entertained by Kenny I as they dined on delicious farm to table cuisine provided by Barclay Caterers. Passion Vines had a scotch tasting table and guests enjoyed watermelon and mango mojitos. The penny auction continues to be a popular addition to the Gala with many wonderful gifts donated by local businesses.

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It’s Past My Bedtime-But I’m Still Hungry! We have all been there.

It is late, and our stomach is growling and preventing us from falling asleep. However, we have heard over and over again that snacking before bedtime is bad (but so is having food cravings that are keeping you awake). Late night snacking has been blamed for causing nightmares, acid reflux, and packing on the pounds. There is some good news: you can satisfy those hunger pangs without those side effects depending on what you eat and how much you eat.

Packing on the pounds? Snacking before going to sleep does not have to pack on the pounds. Foods are no more fattening when they are eaten at 10 pm than if they are eaten at 9 am. It is the total number of calories that you consume throughout the day that will add inches to your waistline. Experts recommend keeping your bedtime snack to less than 200 calories to avoid this.

Blame it on the Hormones We have hormones in our body that signal when the body is full and when the body is hungry. They act in a see-saw fashion and counterbalance each other. Having a small snack can decrease the “hunger” hormone and increase the “full” hormone allowing you to get some zzz’s. Interestingly, a lack of sleep warps the way these hormones are released and increases your appetite for high-calorie and dense foods. In other words, sleep deprivation can contribute to weight gain. This is another reason to choose a healthy snack that can get you off to sleep.

What does bedtime snacking have to do with breakfast? Break the fast, or in other words eat your breakfast. Skipping breakfast has been shown to result in poor eating choices later in the day and close to bedtime. Heavy late night snacks may make it more likely that you will skip breakfast and repeat the nighttime binge.

Start off with:

Bedtime Snack “No No’s” • Caffeine: Chocolate, sodas (even caffeine free drinks contain small amounts). As you get older, you may become more sensitive to the effects of caffeine. • Spicy or acidic foods: Can give you acid reflux and keep you awake. • Fatty foods or high protein foods: Take a significant amount of energy to digest, can make you feel full and uncomfortable, and can give you acid reflux. • High sugar or simple carbohydrate: Foods like cookies and candy can give you a sugar high and make you feel wired. This can then be followed by a “let down” where you feel hungry shortly after. • Preserved and smoked meats (ham, bacon, sausages): Contain high levels of tyramine, an amino acid, which causes the brain to release norepinephrine, a stimulant.

Minerals and Vitamins There are a number of minerals and vitamins that are necessary for the complex cycles of sleep that involve melatonin and serotonin: Vitamin B6, tryptophan, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. By snacking on items rich in these nutrients, not only can you satisfy your munchies but you may also be able to get a better night of sleep.

Whole grain crackers Whole grain bread Oatmeal Cottage cheese Lowfat yogurt

+ Add: Cheese Peanut butter Bananas Eggs Almonds and seeds

Whatever food you choose, keep the portion small and low in calories. Too much of any type of food can interfere with sleep by making you uncomfortable, causing acid reflux, weight gain, or even choking. Consider an “Elvis Sandwich” with peanut butter and bananas on whole wheat bread for a yummy treat (but avoid the bacon). A small glass of warm milk to accompany the snack can be the perfect nightcap.

Dr. Radcliff completed her medical school and residency training at UCLA and has served on the medical faculty at The University of Pennsylvania. She has authored over 100 textbook chapters, research articles, medical opinions and reviews. She is the editor of the hugely successful textbook “The 5-Minute Anesthesia Consult.”

You may contact her at drninaradcliff@aol.com, follow her on Twitter.com/DrNinaRadcliff or Facebook.com/DrNinaRadcliff.

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Pickets and planks pave the way to opening children’s museum ......

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MAYS LANDINGFor many families, the closing of the Jersey Shore Children’s Museum in Egg Harbor Township last December came as both a surprise-and a disappointment. Thousands had passed through the doors since its inception in 1997-many of them adults now themselves with children of their own. The committee to save this south jersey treasure came together not as much as busy young parents, but as busy working grandparents. Realizing the value the museum had been on their own families and would be for future generations, this core of volunteers

took on the arduous task of resurrecting this local attraction. For the better part of a year, this team has searched for a new home and worked to raise funds to open a brand new, state of the art facility in Hamilton Township. As the museum is named for the Jersey Shore area, the theme will play a major role in the design of this new location. The Hamilton Mall Management has generously donated a hand painted undersea mural-created by local artist and board member, Marcos Monteiro. In keeping with the design, hand painted sand dunes will connect additional murals by artists, Monica Zane and Richard Dattolo. Outlining the parameter of this 10,000 sq ft facility, will be dune fence pickets and boardwalk planks, currently one of the fundraising campaigns available for individuals and families. A $50 picket will grace the murals of sand dunes, inscribed with the donors’ name, while the boardwalk planks for $100 will line the walkways, also personalized with the bearer’s name. These opportunities will help raise much needed funds for construction, at the same time playing an important part in the creation of this new family attraction!

a post office by Copier’s Plus, A bank by Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union and a grocery store by Shop-Rite. Other plans include a veterinary office; a radio station; a restaurant; a hospital; a car factory and MORE! With construction pending based on raising funds to support the materials, the opening date is estimated to be Spring of 2014. With a successful fundraising campaign, that date may be sooner!

How can YOU help? Leave your legacy with an inscribed Picket or Plank; share our mission with your business for corporate sponsorship; spearhead a campaign with your organization or your children’s teams or troops; visit the website and facebook pages for regular updates.

Be part of the difference and Watch Us Grow!

Exhibits in the interior will be created and sponsored by local businesses, including

For more information email jerseyshorechildrensmuseum@comcast.net or call 609-926-2121 www.jerseyshorechildrensmuseum.org

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Espresso Drinks Drip Coffee Cold Brew Iced Coffee Mighty Leaf Tea Pastries Grab-N-Go Lunch Free Wi-Fi Shaken Lemonade Out-door Seating Seasonal Menu Items

Bloom is your place for quality, hand-crafted espresso drinks, freshroasted coffee, tea, pastries and quick lunch options in a warm and trendy atmosphere. We take great pride in the product we produce - from working with a local roaster to baking in-house and sourcing the best pastries, light lunch options and specialty sodas and juices.

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Custo Cookie Makes It Hip To Be Square Mother and son team, Ray and Diane Hastings have recently opened Custo Cookie in Downtown Ocean City on Asbury Avenue. This isn’t your ordinary cookie company though. First, the cookies are square, not round, and called sqookies. Second, customers can customize their own sqookies, choosing from a selection of pre-baked cookies, picking a topping and adding ingredients (no baking required). Custo Cookie was originally launched as an online company based on the same idea “We started off as an Internet business where you can create your cookies. We packaged them and shipped them all throughout the United States,” Ray Hastings said. Ordered as gifts for special occasions or the casual cookie lovers, they had enough demand online that they wanted to test it as a storefront to partner with their site. “So far the response has been great! We also have ice cream and coffee; we feel the combination of the 3 complement each other well!” One of their best selling items is the “Ice Cream Sqookie”, where you choose any 2 sqookies to sandwich your choice of ice cream. Also, for the unadventurous cookie eaters, they have a selection of their best selling sqookies already made for easy ordering.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR INFANTS TO FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN Why you should choose Katz JCC Early Childhood:

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imagination and learning

-Science and nature based curriculum with a live-animal nature room

nature and nutrition

-Indoor and outdoor pool facility for swim classes -Emphasis on physical fitness with full-size gymnasium

Love and nurturing

-Certified teachers -Low teacher to student ratios for individualized attention

values and tradition

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creativity, music and dance

MENTION AC WOMAN AND WE WILL WAIvE YOUR $100 REGISTRATION FEE For more information or to schedule a tour, call 609-822-1167, Ext. 115

monday - friday and part week programs available • part-time and full-time schedulES • full or half day options Jan Higbee | Early Childhood Assistant Director

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Finding Balance With A Personal Chef

Stephanie Hopkins Certified Personal Chef

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espite being a nation that seems to be obsessed with exercise and healthy eating, we continue to hear reports about everincreasing instances of obesity and related diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Super-size, double and even triple offerings seem to be the norm, however, and we continue to “eat it up”. At the end of the day, each of us needs to find the balance between the food we eat and how we move our bodies to reach our personal goals. The reality is that it is easy to say and read, much harder to do. It’s easy to grab something quick at the drive through as we buzz from one place to another, but the nutritional value of that meal leaves us hungry and looking for more within a short time. A quick snack at home adds calories and the cycle continues. As a Personal Chef, Stephanie Hopkins prepares healthy, nutritional meals that will leave you full and satisfied. Meals are prepared using only ingredients that can be easily pronounced and are ready to heat and serve within minutes of your arrival at home. Stephanie, the owner of Cutting Board Creations, LLC, takes care of all the menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking,

packaging and clean up for you – your biggest decision is what to have for dinner! All the cooking is done in your home – ingredients purchased that day, equipment and supplies for your customized menu all come with Stephanie when she arrives. Your kitchen is left clean and your refrigerator is stocked when she is done. Many have found that using a Personal Chef is cheaper than throwing out old groceries and far tastier and healthier than frozen entrees. Menus are customized for each individual, addressing needs such as portion control and special diets. Cutting Board Creations can help you take the steps toward reaching your personal health goals.

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Stephanie was professionally trained at the Culinary Business Academy, is a Certified Personal Chef, a Certified Food Safety Manager, and Finalist for the USPCA Personal Chef of the Year in 2012 and 2013. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis and there are no contracts – ever! For more information on our services or Gift Certificates, references, and fees, contact Cutting Board Creations, LLC today.

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Planning A Healthy, Delicious Autumn Meal From Start To Finish . . . DRINK MAIN DISH Cranberry Almond Punch – Serves 4 Autumn Seafood Chili - Serves 6 1 can jellied cranberry sauce 2 ¼ cup water ½ cup lemon juice ¾ cup orange juice 1 tsp almond extract 1 cup ginger ale, chilled

With a fork, crush the cranberry sauce. Process cranberry sauce, water, lemon juice, orange juice and almond extract until smooth and chill. At serving time, combine the mixture with the ginger ale. Garnish with lemon slices.

APPETIZER Gingered Cranberry-Raspberry Relish – Serves 12 12 oz cranberries, fresh ½ cup sugar ½ cup crystallized ginger, minced 3 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, do not thaw)

Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in sugar and ginger. Gently stir in raspberries; it is fine if some of them are crushed. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to combine. This is lovely served with crunchy toasted bread and cheese.

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2 T olive oil 1 cup onion, diced 1 med red bell pepper, diced 1 med green bell pepper, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 med shallot, minced 2 med jalapeno, minced 2 – 3 T chili powder, depending on your personal taste 1 cup roma tomato, diced 4 cup chicken broth, low sodium, reduced fat 4 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced 12 oz cod (or other white fish) cut into bite size pieces 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed Juice from one lime In large stock pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, bell peppers, garlic, shallots and jalapeno peppers for about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder add tomatoes and continue to sauté for 2 more minutes. Add the chicken stock and squash. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the cod, shrimp and beans. Cook for about 10 more minutes, until the seafood is opaque and the squash is tender. Stir in lime juice.

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DESSERT Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins 2 ½ cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 T pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup pumpkin ½ cup oil 2 cup apple, peeled and finely chopped Topping: 2 T flour ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp cinnamon 4 tsp butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin cups and spray paper liners to prevent sticking. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling ¾ full. Make topping by combining flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the filled muffin cups. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

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Princess Parties

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Once Upon A Time… …there was a Princess ... or make that ten princesses, and a couple of princes.

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ven more unique to the story, is that they spanned decades apart, yet through a creative marketing campaign transcended time, space and cultures to now be simply referred to as ‘The Princesses’. Walt would be proud, but not surprised how these treasured characters could continue to delight children of all ages-including the ‘Dwarf ’s favorite’-now over seventy years old!

An idea sprouted ...

When her younger daughter portrayed that very character at a certain local family attraction in Egg Harbor Township, Mari Dattolo knew there was a new opportunity in the special events business. Having spent ten years as a Director of Marketing and Special Events in the Atlantic City market, this opportunity afforded her the chance to stay in her field of choice, after being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease just a couple of years earlier. Having been a Girl Scout Leader for Daisy and Brownie Troops and raised her own two girls, she was no stranger to this demographic, from their crafts to special birthday traditions. Fondly named in honor of her own two, Little Angels Princess Events was born!

Perfect Timing ...

As good timing would have it, all the costumes-including the handmade taffeta gowns and hoop skirts arrived in December-just in time for their first appearance, for a Children’s Holiday Party in Atlantic City. Hosted by Nynell Langford, the Princesses were part of the celebrity lineup, when they shared the stage with Shaquille O’Neal! Later that month, they volunteered their time for two young girls suffering through different personal tragedies, providing Holiday Tea Parties in their honor to help make their Christmas a little brighter.

Spring & The Magical Tea Party ...

Spring brought the Magical Princess Tea, hosted by Little Angels to raise funds for a pediatric cancer research foundation. Indoors, founder and magician, Chad Juros, headlined the breakfast event with Kid’s Zumba Instructor, Joelle Motley. Local musician, Kelly LaVigna serenaded the Princesses as they did their meet and greet, while outdoors, Cinderella’s Unicorn drawn Coach took young guests for a carriage ride through the neighborhoods. It is surely a magical memory for the adoring fans of the Princesses!

Little Angels Princess Events

Making the dreams of your little angel come to life!

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Special Appearances, Party Packages and Tea Events

Summer Tea Series...

This summer saw the start of the Princess Etiquette Tea Series. Hosted by Little Angels at Latz’s By The Bay in Somers Point, young ladies were introduced to the art of taking Tea, as well as skills in dining and general etiquette. Providing those lessons was Tea & Etiquette Consultant and former owner of the Sweet Magnolia Tea Room, Ann Laltrello. Each two-hour program concluded with a princess character skit to reinforce the lesson, a certificate of completion and a photography sitting by Darci Doran Photography.

Paying It Forward ...

In addition to events and parties, Little Angels has developed a NOT FOR PROFIT arm-appropriately named ‘Heaven Sent’. This group of high school drama students, hailing from four area schools, has taken on three local charities for sick and grieving children. Their special appearances provide these organizations with entertainment on their limited budgets, as well as a friend for a child in need. For more information on party packages and appearances, visit: littleangelsprincessevents.com

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Testimonials ...

“Ava had so much fun with the Little Angels Princess Events, truly a magical day!” ~ Dawn C., Egg Harbor Township

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“We would TRAVEL AGAIN TO ATTEND SUCH AN AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL EVENT!!!! Thanks Mari!!!! Soooo much fun!!! Neziya is still asking when we can go to the NEXT Tea Party!” ~ Carla H, Newark

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Community

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CONTACT Cape-Atlantic . . . We Hear You! A Telephone Reassurance Program for Elderly, Disabled and Isolated People in the Community

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CONTACT Cape-Atlantic’s Reassurance Program volunteers keep in touch with senior citizens living alone to let them know someone cares about them. This successful program has grown to help anyone, regardless of age, have contact with a friendly person. Our volunteers are trained to detect specific needs including social emergencies, medical problems or a need for food or fuel. If you live in Atlantic or Cape May County and would be comforted to hear the friendly voice of someone truly concerned about you, please give us a call at (609) 823-1850.

Ø Dinner Buffet Ø Cash Bar Ø Silent Auction Ø Raffle Drawing for Ruby Necklace Join us in wearing red in honor of our “Ruby Anniversary.” $50 per person

CONTACT Cape-Atlantic offers a telephone Reassurance Program for anyone who is alone or feeling lonely. Clients receive a daily call at the same time every day. Trained volunteers provide a friendly hello and check to make sure there are no emergencies. The volunteers are caring and committed to relieving isolation and loneliness.

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Gatekeeper Program is an innovative partnership that respects and values the older members of this community. Senior citizens can count on familiar figures in their own neighborhoods to watch out for them and take prompt action when danger signs appear. With a trained Gatekeeper nearby, help is just a phone call away.

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(609) 823-1850 or (609) 463-4564 CONTACT Cape-Atlantic 9500 Ventnor Ave., Bldg. 2, Margate, NJ 08402 www.contactcapeatlantic.org Email: contact-c-a@comcast.net

8th Annual CONTACT Cape-Atlantic You’ll have a whole month (Jan. 20 Triathlon/Duathlon to Feb. 17) to complete the event: • a 2.4 mile swim • a 112-mile bike ride • and a 26-mile run

Overachievers want to start early? Call us for info.

You can substitute aerobics, swim and fitness classes for the biking, swimming and running events.

Everyone who enters receives a T-shirt. Everyone who finishes receives an award. Sponsored by CONTACT and the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. • Donation is $30. For information and registration, call CONTACT at 823-1850 or 463-4564, or email contact-c-a@comcast.net or visit us at: www.contactcapeatlantic.org

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Community

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Helen Thomas

“The First Lady of the Press” Imagine having a career that lasts seven decades. Then imagine having it in politics.

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as “the First Lady of the Press,” was a woman who was able to achieve a lifetime career in journalism. Helen Thomas was known as an ace female journalist in a time when women were not regarded as equal on a number of levels. Helen Thomas was awarded the front seat at presidential news conferences for decades. Her seat was designated with her name right on it and it was located directly in the middle of the front row. To have a front row seat during presidential news conferences is a remarkable honor. Helen was born on August 4, 1920 in Winchester, Kentucky. Helen’s parents were Lebanese immigrants. Helen’s father was a grocer and her mother was a “homemaker.” Helen was one of nine children. Helen was raised in Detroit, Michigan where she also attended college. Helen’s first job after college was being hired as the “copy girl” for the Washington Daily News. Helen worked her way up to reporter. Helen started working for the United Press in 1942 covering news stories about women. In the 1950s, Helen’s journalist portfolio expanded to include stories about celebrities in Washington that also included political stories. Helen survived a corporate merger of the United Press and the International News Service and worked there until 1974. Helen then went to work for the Hearst Corporation as a columnist.

“Print Journalist” . . . Helen was always what is referred to as a “print journalist.” Helen did not entertain becoming a television reporter or journalist. In the 1960s, Helen began covering the White House daily press

briefings. Helen is known for convincing President John F. Kennedy to permit women to attend the annual White House dinners for correspondents and photographers. Helen was described as a “hard hitting journalist” and Helen had the ability to ask the questions that no one else was comfortable asking. In a Time Magazine article dated August 5, 2013 written by Robert Gibbs, who was President Obama’s White House press secretary from January 2009 to February 2011, Robert recalls a time when Helen contacted him at 3am just to ask him a question. Helen was known to ask questions to Presidents during their term and then to hold them accountable to their answers. Helen taught journalism classes to students at the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University during the 1990s. It was noted that Helen took the time to have lunch with the students and faculty members at the school during her time there. Helen was known to have shared her life experiences in journalism to those who were her audience during that time. Helen was known to be very detail oriented and precise in the delivery of her information.

“Female Firsts” . . . Helen Thomas accomplishments of “female firsts” include being the first women to be assigned to the White House to cover a President, being the first woman to receive the honor of being a named officer of the National Press Club and the first woman member and later president of the White House Correspondents Association. In 2002 Helen received the lifetime award from the National Newspaper Association and in 2007 she received the lifetime achievement award from the Washington Press Club Foundation.

Honest, Open Opinions . . . Helen Thomas was known to have the ability to deliver stories without opinion. Helen is remembered as answering

honestly about opinions she would have on various topics that included politics, women’s rights, etc. Helen had the craft in her writing to present the storyline with a sharp analytic and journalist mind. Helen Thomas’ career shows that she had the ability to survive longer than a lifetime in the journalism business. However, Helen’s career ended in 2010 when she was tape recorded, unbeknown to her making critical remarks about Israel.

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Retired 2011 . . . Helen Thomas retired in 2011 leaving behind her legacy in journalism. Helen Thomas I am sure will be remembered, not for the remark that may have ended her career, but for the all of the amazing stories she provided as a woman in journalism.

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Died 2013 . . . Helen Thomas died on July 20, 2013 at the age of 92. After Helen Thomas’ death, President Barack Obama acknowledged her as being, “a true pioneer, opening doors and breaking down barriers for generations of women in journalism.” President Obama also commented Helen on her “fierce belief that our democracy works best when we ask tough questions and hold our leaders to account” (Helen Thomas (2013).

Retrieved August 4, 2013 rappler.com References: Gibbs, R. (2013). Helen Thomas Tireless White House reporter. Time Magazine publication date August 5, 2013. Geeenwald, M. (2013). Helen Thomas Leaves Her Front Seat on History. Women’s eNews dated July 25, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013 from womensenewstoday@ womensenews.org. Helen Thomas (2013). The Biography Channel website. Retrieved August 4, 2013 from http://www.biography.com/ print/profile/helen-thomas-38119.

Rita King, Advocate Of Women’s History, obtained her bachelor’s degree from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in psychology. Rita acquired a strong passion for women’s history through political science classes taken at Stockton. She has become an advocate of women’s history. She has performed lectures in front of various audiences in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of integrating women’s history in the classrooms.

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Women Of Atlantic County

Crystal Tomlinson

Linda Fresh Escape Beauty Boutique

Crystal’s passion to ‘make people pretty’ began at just 11 years old when her beloved Grandmother gave her a doll with hair she could style. She graduated a licensed Cosmetologist in 2000 and holds a gold medal in nails for the Vika Skills nail completion for the country. Crystal truly believes that when you enjoy what you do it is not work! Her passion for her career and her clients is reflected in her work of making each person she touches beautiful from head to toe. She enjoys building relationships – so much so that many of her clients have become like family to her. She began working with Rachael Pagano at Escape Beauty Boutique in 2012 and is very excited to be a part of an incredible team who, according to Crystal, “all have incredible talents and love what we do!” She encourages everyone to experience the beautiful and recently expanded Escape Beauty Boutique. Crystal resides in Galloway with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. To make an appointment, please call 609.464.2313 or visit their website at www.escapebeautyboutique.com.

Public Relations & Client Specialist, AvantGirl Blow Dry & Style Bar Currently a resident of Atlantic City, Linda was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. Her more than 30 years of experience in business development, marketing and employee relations made her the perfect fit for her position at AvantGirl, Margate’s newest chic and sophisticated Blow Dry and Style Bar located at 7834 Ventnor Ave., Margate, NJ. Formerly the Business Development Manager for Friedmutter Group in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Linda was the point person at meetings, trade shows, events and conferences. Additionally, she evaluated business opportunities and developed marketing and public relations tools for the company. Prior to that, she spent 20 years at Bally’s Casino Resort in Atlantic City, eventually acting as Executive Casino Host. Linda is affiliated with Toast Pink, an organization devoted to the eradication of breast cancer. Linda is passionate about health and fitness and her Pittsburgh Steelers. She has a son, John, daughter-in-law, Jennifer, a granddaughter, Makenzie, and a tiny Mi-Ki puppy named Suki. Linda@avantgirlstylebar.com

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Kristin Steelman

Marissa Tartal

Kristin Steelman has been the Director of Sales for The Carriage House since 2010. She has worked for Icon Hospitality for over nine years, starting as a Customer Service Representative at Gourmet Italian Cuisine, and then moving into the role of Sales & Catering Manager for both Gourmet and The Carriage House, before becoming the Director of Sales for the Company. Kristin (Neafsey) Steelman grew up in Absecon and still resides there with her husband, Drew. She enjoys living close to family and friends and loves the short commute to work. While studying for her Communications degree at Stockton College, Kristin participated in the Walt Disney World College Program in the spring of 2004. While working at the Polynesian Resort in a merchandising position, she realized her love of customer service and providing the guests with a positive, memorable experience. In Kristin’s spare time she enjoys spoiling her niece and nephew, participating in Community Theater, keeping fit and running. She recently ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon in Walt Disney World this past February with her sister-in-law. 609-748-2400 ext 101 ksteelman@icon-hospitality.com www.icon-hospitality.com

Originally from Lewes, Delaware, Marissa graduated from Monmouth University in West Long Branch in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration: Management and Marketing. Although she opted to focus on academics rather than athletics in college, Marissa’s passion for health and wellness lead her to pursue a career in the fitness industry. “I was a three sport athlete throughout High School playing competitive Volleyball, Basketball and Softball while also moonlighting as a hurdler for my school’s Track and Field team,” she says. As a competitive athlete who struggled to maintain weight due to dietary restrictions as a result of having Celiac Disease, Marissa understands the challenges that come with pursuing an active lifestyle. “It has always been my dream to empower others to believe in themselves, strive to reach their full potential and help them lead happier, healthier lives through fitness and nutrition.” Marissa currently resides in Brigantine, New Jersey with her husband Jake, a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer with the United States Coast Guard and their newborn daughter. Together, they enjoy running, swimming, beach volleyball, hiking and camping. To contact Marissa, call Tilton Fitness Galloway at (609) 652-7744. www.tiltonfitness.com

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ACE Certified, Personal Trainer and Marketing Representative, Tilton Fitness

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Women Of Atlantic County Suzanna Fiore

Tracy Fiedler-Santoro

Suzanna currently resides in Atlantic County with her husband, Thomas

Tracy Fiedler–Santoro has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. In 2008, she joined Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, a leading full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm. Tracy takes a holistic approach getting to know her clients and then helping them define and prioritize their goals. She provides her clients the highest level of service through on-going communication, personalized attention and expert advice. Her areas of expertise include financial guidance, retirement solutions, estate planning, insurance and education savings. Tracy also specializes in investment strategies designed specifically for women. She received her bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College where she majored in Economics and Business with a concentration in Accounting. She also holds her CPA, CFA, AWMA®, CDFA, as well as Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 licenses. Tracy is a proponent of community involvement. She is a board member of AtlantiCare, The Boy’s & Girl’s Club of Atlantic City and the First Tee of Greater Atlantic City. She is also president of the Margate Education Foundation. She resides in Margate, NJ, with her husband, their two children and two dogs. Phone: 609-601-2509 Email: tsantoro@janney.com www.marchelwealthmanagement.com

Certified Medical Assistant, Advanced Care OB/GYN

and her two children Lana and Finegan. She has been a Certified Medical Assistant for the past 10 years, and currently works at Advanced Care OB/ GYN for the past three. Suzanna’s true passion is women’s health. Working alongside Dr. Carfagno and Rachel Grencavich Certified Nurse Midwife and her team, Suzanna enjoys the interaction with patients. Her future plan is to pursue a career as Certified Nurse Midwife. In her spare time, Suzanna enjoys kayaking, camping, fishing, and gardening. Most of all she loves spending time with her family. You can reach Suzanna with any questions or to make an appointment at 609-272-0607. www.advancedcareobgyn.com

First Vice President/Wealth Management

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Alysia Ann Price, MSW, LSW, CDP, CALA, LNHA

Nancy M. Rice, Esquire, CELA

Alysia Price is the Assistant Administrator and the Director of Social Services at Seashore Gardens Living Center in Galloway Township. Price started her career in Social Work at Family Service Association of Atlantic County as an Access Counselor while finishing her Bachelor of Science degree from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 1997. In 2000 Price realized her desire to work with older adults and obtained a position at SGLC as a Social Worker. Over the years Price furthered her education and obtained her Masters in Social Work from Monmouth University in 2005. She holds a Certified Dementia Practitioner, is an Assisted Living Administrator, and just received her Nursing Home Administrators License. Price also is a field supervisor mentoring future social workers. She enjoys meeting and touring new residents and their family members and finds much satisfaction in helping people, especially in the community where she was raised. Price currently resides in Mays Landing with her two children. When Price is not working she enjoys spending time with, family and friends, shopping, watching movies, home improvement projects, and during the summer strives to get time at the beach. Call Alysia Price at 609-404-4848 or visit www.seashoregardens.org.

Nancy lives in Ocean City, New Jersey, but maintains her main office in Cherry Hill, where she raised her two children. Her son graduated from Penn State University in 2012 with a degree in Business Management. Her daughter will be a Junior at Loyola University in Baltimore. Born in Camden, New Jersey, Nancy attended Pennsauken High School, then Chestnut Hill College majoring in Psychology and went on to Villanova Law School, graduating in 1986. She spent the first five years of her legal career working for a large firm, specializing in Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Elder Law. She then left to open her own practice in 1991, which still focuses entirely on elder and disability law issues. Nancy is the owner of a four-attorney firm with offices in both Cherry Hill and Ocean City, NJ. Nancy and her Associate Attorneys make a special effort to help clients feel comfortable as they work through difficult issues such as financial planning for disabled spouses or elderly parents, or tackling their own estate planning issues. She realizes that it is difficult and, at times, seemingly impossible to trust someone to help with these types of matters. She can often offer free consultations to give her clients a chance to get to know her, and can advise them of the costs of services at theend of the first meeting. Phone: 609-398-3447 www.riceelderlaw.com

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Go Purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness! The Alzheimer’s Association reminds you - you can “do a little big thing” to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s by joining millions of people across the globe and put on your purple during September - World Alzheimer’s Month, and again, November 4, on New Jersey Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. Now, more than ever, it is important to call attention to the disease, which still has no cure, no permanent treatment, and no way to prevent it, because Alzheimer’s is destined to affect more people.

Worldwide, Alzheimer’s affects at least 36 million people, including more than five million in the United States, where every 68 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s. Closer to home, some 85,000 South Jerseyans face the impact of Alzheimer’s or a related disorder. The memory loss, confusion, and changes in thinking, speaking, behavior and personality that Alzheimer’s causes can also affect families physically, emotionally and financially. “Those families are exactly why we’re here - to offer them everything from our 24/7 Helpline to programs that help people whose doctors have just told them they have Alzheimer’s or a related brain

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disorder learn to cope with the diagnosis,” says Linda Coppinger, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s South Jersey Regional Office in Marlton. Coppinger is also a member of the New Jersey Alzheimer’ Disease Study Commission. Gov. Chris Christie recently appointed her to the nine-member Commission, which is tasked with addressing the rising Alzheimer’s epidemic. “It is vitally important that we have a comprehensive plan that spells out exactly how the state will assist not only people living with dementia, but their family and professional caregivers,” said Coppinger. “Almost every state in the U.S. has a state plan addressing other diseases like diabetes and cancer. If we don’t tackle Alzheimer’s now, a growing number of families will be left out in the cold, as the number of cases continues to skyrocket here and around the world.” Without any significant medical breakthroughs, the Alzheimer’s Association projects by the year 2050, the number of people in the country with Alzheimer’s will triple. By the end of 2013, Alzheimer’s will have cost the nation more than $200 billion. Last year, in New Jersey, 439,000 caregivers gave 500,000 of unpaid hours of care valued at more than $6 million. By 2050, total nationwide Alzheimer’s health costs will reach more than $1 trillion and $142 billion in U.S. Medicaid and Medicare costs expected this year are projected to rise more than 500% by mid-century. “Clearly, this is a disease that not only affects the person who has it and family

members of people living with dementia, but all of us in different ways,” said Coppinger. “The Alzheimer’s Association is grateful to Governor Christie for giving this disease the attention it has so long deserved.” She says that’s why she encourages South Jerseyans to prepare to “go purple,” November 4, the day the Garden State honors those who are affected by Alzheimer’s and to educate and inform their neighbors, friends, families and coworkers. The first Monday of every November became New Jersey Alzheimer’s Awareness Day in 2007, when the governor at the time, Jon Corzine, signed legislation into law, creating the special day. In the meantime, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is right around the corner in South Jersey, where there are two walks. The first is October 5 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, followed by the Atlantic City walk, right on the Boardwalk, October 20. Coworkers, friends and families can band together to form walk teams to raise awareness about the disease, and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Money raised through the walks will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, to help it continue to offer its free to low-cost programs and services to local families. Registration is available at alz.org/ desjsepa, or the Chapter’s 24/7 toll-free Helpline at, 800-272-3900.

“The walks are another way for people to ‘do a little big thing’,” said Coppinger. “Just go online to sign up your team and start fundraising!”

About the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Delaware Valley Chapter, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the local arm of the national nonprofit organization, and serves 18 counties in South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, providing programs and services to more than 294,000 individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. The Atlantic County Branch Office is located at 25 Dolphin Avenue, Building D, Ground Floor, Northfield, NJ 08225. For more information about the Chapter and the disease, visit alz.org/desjsepa, or call 800.272.3900.

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Jewelry

Sifting Through The Sand For Hidden Beach Gems With Eileen Fox Allen will bend down and scoop up the most beautiful piece of glass, perfectly shaped for a pendant or earring.

Where exactly does “beach glass” come from?

Written By: Eileen Fox Eileen’s Beach Gems

How did you get involved with jewelry making? I’ve always enjoyed arts and crafts – pottery, weaving, candle making, painting - you name it; I’ve dabbled in it. At one point, I started making beads out of the pottery clay, and from there, I moved into jewelry making. I’ve made hundreds of necklaces, earrings and bracelets out of a variety of materials, from chunky pieces of wood and clay to tiny crystals and pearls. But recently I started using materials that can be found on the beach, which not only saves on material costs but also offers the added attraction of the “hunt.”

What specifically are you looking for on that hunt? Shells, glass, pebbles, anything that might look good hanging from a silver or gold chain. As a Jersey shore native, I have been collecting seashells since I was little, and I’m still always on the lookout for especially pretty or unusual shells. But I never really took much notice of sea glass until I started dating a guy who has a knack for spotting the stuff a mile away. We can be walking along what appears to be a completely clean, empty beach, and suddenly

Also referred to as sea glass, it’s just broken bits of bottles, glasses, tableware and other household items that have been discarded or lost in natural disasters, often many years ago. These pieces have been worn down by wind, water and sand until the edges are smooth and the surfaces are frosted. Most of the glass you find locally is green or brown – which may have something to do with the color of beer bottles. But I’m partial to the blue or white pieces, which are much harder to find.

And how do you turn that from a piece of glass into a piece of jewelry? Allen, my glass-hunter and partner in crime, also happens to be a dentist with a set of drills that can make perfect little holes in glass and shells. After he drills them, I use them as I would any type of bead, pairing them with crystals, pearls and other materials to create necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Of all the crafts I’ve tried, this has been among the most enjoyable – the seaside walks are good exercise, the jewelry making is good therapy, and each finished piece is a memento of my favorite place, the Jersey shore.

Beach Gems can be purchased online at www.etsy.com/shop/EileensBeachGems, and at Anchor Arts, an art studio in Ventnor that offers classes as well as a venue for local artists to showcase their work (www.anchorartsstudio.com).

Eileen Fox was born and raised in Absecon. After earning a BA in Anthropology and Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, she went into publishing, where she worked for 20 years as an editor and writer. Moving from Philadelphia to Washington to New York, she finally circled back to South Jersey to raise a family and continue her career. She has spent the last ten years as a marketing and public relations consultant for a variety of clients, writing brochures, newsletters, articles, news releases, postcards, ads, marketing plans, and website content. When she’s not at her computer, she can often be found at her workbench making jewelry or on the dance floor doing the salsa and meringue. She also enjoys hiking and biking, and does volunteer work for Hadassah. Although she lives in Cherry Hill, Eileen spends almost every weekend at the shore, where she has a wonderful network of friends with whom she travels, does Pilates and shares good times.

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