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March DEPARTMENTS BITS AND PIECES 06 Staff & Writers 07 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note 09 Second Opinion

FEATURES 11 "A Cause to Freeze For" 13 Life Hacks: Rubber Bands 14 Making an Adjustment 16 Don't Let Lice Bug You 18 Innovating Spine Surgery 20 Preventing Migraine Attacks

LIFESTYLE 22 24 26 28 30 32

Profile: Maddie Weiler Bernstein at 100 Does it Have to Be Organic? Healthy Vacation Destinations Misery Loves Companies Book Look: Finding Your Fit

FOOD & DRINK 34 How Much Wine is Too Much? 36 Late Night Snacking: Good or Bad? 38 Taste Appeal

STAYING WELL 42 44 46 49 50

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Editor’s Note Taking Risks Recently, a friend of mine asked if I’d be willing to pose for a portrait with my mom and daughter. Anne, a professional photographer in Hampton, had taken photos of my family before, including photos of my son when he was just 9 days old. She does a fantastic job. Still, I’ve never been particularly comfortable with having my photo taken. Going outside one’s comfort zone is usually never easy. The thing is, doing so often has amazing results and ends up helping us grow as human beings. It might be experiencing something new, learning a new hobby or just pushing yourself to do something you’re not crazy about. Challenging yourself, and stepping outside the familiar, helps you dip into that untapped store of knowledge and resources deep inside you. You might never know what you’re made of until you step off into the unknown. In this month’s issue of the Health Journal, you’ll read about several people who went outside their comfort zone.

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Going outside one’s comfort zone is usually never easy. The thing is, doing so often has amazing results and ends up helping us grow as human beings.” John-Michael Jalonen, one of our writers, decided last month to try the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Virginia in order to write about it. So he and a few friends ran into the icy cold Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach — something they certainly have never done or even thought about before — and had a blast. Then there’s Maddie Weiler. Last year, the 13-year-old Williamsburg girl sprang into action when a man jumped behind the wheel of her mom’s car and tried to drive off with Maddie and her little sister inside. Maddie fought back furiously, and won. You’ll read about this brave girl’s actions, which she pulled from down deep inside. It’s never too late to develop a spirit of adventure! Why not take that trip, or go to that concert? Take a visit to the

beach in the winter for a different perspective. Learn to play an instrument. Run a 5K. March in a protest for a cause you believe in. Expose yourself to the arts — if you need an idea, check out “Bernstein at 100” at the Ferguson Center or Chrysler Hall this month (see our preview story on page 24). And keep an eye out for our new arts & leisure section in the magazine each month for more ideas. As for me, I did go and get that photograph taken with my mom and daughter. If you look closely, sure, you can see the wrinkles and eye bags — the things I’m uncomfortable showing the world, but you know what? Who cares? I went outside my comfort zone, and what resulted is a beautiful three-generation photograph that I’ll treasure for the rest of my life.

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ays before the Polar Plunge Festival in Virginia Beach, I was hitting the refresh button over and over again on the weather app on my phone. Go up, I thought. C’mon … get warmer. I’d registered for the 26th Polar Plunge a few weeks before, knowing I would be writing and reflecting on my experience of actually jumping into the frigid Atlantic Ocean. I wanted to go through it for myself to see what it would be like for the more than 3,000 “Plungers” as they raised money for Special Olympics Virginia. I made my fundraising profile and encouraged a friend to come along for the Plunge. “You’re going to do what?” my chosen Plunge-mate, Chris Leber, asked me. I explained the Polar Plunge to him, and after a few minutes of convincing (and the promise of a free adult beverage or two), he was in. He created his fundraising profile, hoping at the very least to raise the $100 needed to actually participate in the Plunge. Thanks to the magic of social media, I connected with a childhood friend I hadn’t seen in almost 10 years who was also taking the Plunge: Hannah Pierce, a physical therapist at Pivot Physical Therapy in Norfolk. I reached out to her about meeting up at the Plunge Festival and took a moment to ask what her motivations were for participating. When I asked why she was plunging, Hannah’s answer was simple: “As a physical therapist, my passion is helping others reach their optimal physical potential. Special Olympics Virginia provides the younger population with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be physically active in various sports, be engaged in their community and be the healthiest they can be. I can't imagine a better cause to freeze for!” When we got to the Oceanfront the morning of Feb. 3rd, the first things we noticed were the costumes. Vikings, pirates, mermaids, Minions. They were all there, on the boardwalk, taking photos with the Neptune statue and the commemorative ice sculpture and in line FEATURE

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f you’ve never been to a chiropractor before, what holds you back? Fear of it not working? Fear of injury? Or maybe you’re just not sure how exactly it might help you. More and more, people are turning to chiropractic care as a way to treat painful conditions without drugs or surgery. In fact, about half of American adults have visited a chiropractor; of the estimated 35 million who visit annually, 95 percent report that it is effective. Chiropractic therapy is a form of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. Chiropractors use hands-on manipulation to provide treatment for many conditions, including neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, pain in the extremities and for injuries. Other methods of treatment such as muscle stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, lasers, decompression traction, massage and exercise may be involved. What then, does a chiropractor do? And what exactly is going

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a high-velocity, low-amplitude maneuver. This adjustment uses a quick, but not very forceful, impulse to produce movement in the joint. It works like this: a joint is comprised of two surfaces surrounded by a capsule, which is air- and watertight. Inside, there’s a fluid called synovial fluid. The chiropractor works with the motion of the joint and pushes it until it won’t go further, then pushes just a little more, causing the joint surfaces to separate. It’s then you hear a “popping” sound, which is known as cavitation. It creates bubbles in the fluid, which makes the joint more malleable and allows the chiropractor to move the joint further. Think of the process a bit like a rusty hinge on a door. You push to force open the door a little way, and immediately there’s more movement in the door than there was before. Once you start restoring some of the lost motion to a joint, you start stimulating nerve endings called mechanoreceptors. Because your brain is more concerned about mechanical stimulation than pain, the brain focuses on the stimulation first, thereby blocking the perception of pain. It’s a phenomenon called “pain-gating,” or the gate control theory of pain. For example: If you bump your elbow and rub it, it feels better. The release in the joint also releases endorphins, which are natural pain relievers. Once the joint is moving better, the movement tends to pump out inflammation, which also decreases pain. “Inflammation is a big pain stimulator,” Pinto says. “If you can lessen the inflammation, there’s less pain.” Many people will try to adjust themselves, or self-manipulate. And it can feel good — if your neck is stiff and you stretch it back and forth to pop it, there’s an endorphin release. But a short time later, the pain and stiffness will usually come back. “The difference is that the art of chiropractic is finding that

blocked joint,” Pinto says. “When you do a self-adjustment, rarely do you release the blocked joint. It takes a lot of time and practice to learn palpation skills, to feel the blockage.” For people who worry that going to a chiropractor once means committing to repeated visits, Pinto says they should instead think of it as part of a commitment to long-time health: “People realize you feel better when you go.” Also, studies show using chiropractic therapy as part of a wellness plan results in fewer surgeries and doctor visits and means taking fewer drugs. One study, published in the journal Topics of Clinical Chiropractic, found that elderly patients who had chiropractic care reported having less arthritis, were more likely to do strenuous exercise and less likely to end up hospitalized or living in a nursing home. A big part of chiropractic care is rehabilitation, because you can’t normalize a joint with one treatment, Pinto says. “There’s a tendency for muscles to go back into spasms, because they’re still trying to protect the joint,” he says. “What we do is try to rehabilitate the area and strengthen it. We teach patients how to move correctly and how to activate muscles.” And what about the concern that you’ll end up injured? It’s very unlikely, Pinto says. “There’s some fear out there, but chiropractic itself is among the safer treatments for neuro-musculoskeletal pain,” he says. “It’s safer than taking nonsteroidal drugs like Ibuprofen. The use of NSAIDs/ aspirin carries a risk of serious side effects of 153 in 1 million, while chiropractic has been reported at about 1 in 5.85 million. Chiropractors typically pay far less in malpractice premiums than other physicians due to their low injury rate.” What’s the bottom line? “If you have ever thought about seeing a chiropractor, you ought to give it a try,” Pinto says. “If you haven’t thought about it, you might want to. The movement is on.”

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our fingers start to tingle. You try to focus your eyes, but nothing looks quite right. Your head feels fuzzy, and you’re unable to think clearly. Then comes the pain — dull and throbbing, or intense like a screwdriver. You feel like you might throw up. If you suffer from migraine headaches, you know these feelings all too well. Migraines seemingly spare no one, wherever they live. “It feels like your head is in a vice and it keeps getting tighter and tighter,” says 50-year-old Samantha Simmons of San Diego, Calif., who is on disability in part due to migraines. “My jaw is sore, as though I've been grinding my teeth for hours,” says Casey Seyb, 48, a science data archivist in Sierra Madre, Calif. “Sometimes there's a strange taste in my mouth.” “My ribs can actually be pulled out of alignment and I get sensitive to light and sound,” says Theodore Holdt, 46, an artist in Portland, Ore. “Feels like my head is going to explode and I want to crawl up in a ball and sleep,” says Lynn Cooper, 38, a marketing consultant in Washington, D.C. Symptoms might be different for each sufferer, but they are uniformly terrible. In the United States alone, more than 37 million people experience migraine headaches — the majority of them women. It’s the sixth-most disabling illness in the world, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. Migraines are not just bad headaches, but a neurological disorder involving nerve pathways and brain chemicals. They tend to be hereditary, and can be brought on by a myriad of things, from certain food and drinks to flickering lights and changes in the weather. Fortunately, two new medications may bring relief to migraine sufferers. Erenumab and fremanezumab showed promise in two recent large studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Unlike most drugs currently used for migraines, these new drugs — by the Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva — are used as a preventative, rather than taken at the onset of migraine symptoms. Depending on approval from the Food and Drug Administration, one or both of these drugs could make it to market this year. There are dozens of potential treatment options, including natural remedies, Botox and over-the-counter and prescription medications. Current treatments, however, are often drugs designed for treating other ailments such as depression, epilepsy

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and high-blood pressure. All usually have unpleasant side effects, including weight gain and fatigue. The new drugs are the first aimed directly at migraines, says Dr. Peter J. Goadsby, a professor of neurology at King’s College in London, who led one of the studies. Some researchers liken migraines to unpredictable electric storms zooming through the brain. One of the key migraine chemicals is a protein called calcitonin gene-related peptide, or CGRP. Both fremanezumab and erenumab can bind to CGRP, thus blocking it from releasing its full havoc in the brain. Dr. Stephen Silberstein, a Pennsylvania neurologist and leader of the fremanezumab study, has compared this effect to soundproofing a room. ADVANCES IN MEDICINE

The erenumab study, led by Goadsby, involved giving patients different doses of the drug along with a placebo. Researchers found that monthly doses of erenumab significantly reduced migraine frequency, the effects of migraines on daily activities and the use of acute migraine-specific medication over a period of six months. Silberstein, who heads The Headache Center in Philadelphia, focused his fremanezumab study on even more severe cases — patients who suffered from headaches at least 15 days per month and had migraines on eight or more days per month. He compared groups with a quarterly, monthly and placebo dose of the medication. The monthly schedule saw the greatest success, with 41 percent reporting half or fewer their usual number of headaches. The biggest side effects — at least in the short term — were pain and hardening of skin at the injection site. There was, however, a powerful placebo effect, with patients who got the placebo also reporting a drop in migraines. Still, Dr. Andrew Hershey, who directs the headache center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Ohio, called the new drugs “modest but meaningful” in an editorial accompanying the research. Other migraine drugs could be coming down the pipeline as well. Indiana-based Eli Lilly and Company is developing a monthly CGRP medication — galcanezumab — to prevent migraine and cluster headaches. The medication would be a once-monthly, self-administered injection and is currently being reviewed by the FDA. “Preventive treatments are used to reduce the number of migraine attacks, lessen the intensity of pain and prevent the onset of future attacks,” says Dr. Eric Pearlman, a medical fellow with Eli Lilly and Company. Millions of patients suffering from migraines are losing at least one month per year to their migraine headaches, Pearlman says, and the estimated healthcare and lost productivity costs may reach as high as $36 billion annually. “We hope and believe the CGRP class will substantially improve care for these patients,” he says.

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MADDIE WEILER BY ALISON JOHNSON PHOTOS BY BRIAN FREER AND KRISTEN BRYANT

When a would-be carjacker jumped into her mom’s car, this girl fought back — and won.

bout 11 months ago, Maddie Weiler fought off a would-be carjacker who tried to drive away with her and her little sister, Mollie. Maddie was 12. Her life hasn’t been the same since. The Williamsburg girl, now 13, has done multiple interviews with newspapers and television stations, including an appearance on The Steve Harvey Show where she and Mollie, 8, scored free tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood. Maddie will have to tell her story once more next month, when the carjacking case is finally scheduled to go to trial. “I feel OK about testifying, because people need to know what he did,” she says. “If I can go on national television, I can do this. And I would be super happy if he gets a fair punishment.” The April 15, 2017, incident permanently changed her, Maddie says. It made her a little more nervous when leaving her home, but it also made her appreciate her life. “Sometimes when I go out, it’s in the back of my head that something else could happen to me,” she says. “I’ve also realized how blessed and grateful you need to be in life, because things can be gone in an instant.” Maddie was headed to Busch Gardens with her mother and Mollie when they witnessed a two-car accident near the intersection of John Tyler Highway and Greensprings Road. Her mom, Brandie Weiler, stopped to help. While Weiler was standing outside talking to a 911 operator, a man involved in the crash — later identified by police as Williamsburg resident Paul Salsman — suddenly made a beeline for her van. Maddie, sitting in the front passenger seat, didn’t hesitate when the man got into the driver’s seat. As she yelled at Mollie to get out of the back seat, she began pummeling the man’s face, arms and legs. She also shifted the gear into drive and held it there, aware that would prevent the van from starting. “I was never really scared,” Maddie recalls. “I was more like, ‘this guy is about to get a beat down, because no way am I letting this happen.’ Only later did I freak out.” In fact, Maddie was thinking so clearly that she kept her seat belt on, in case the car did start and she got into a crash. Eventually, Brandie and Mollie joined the fight. Giving up, the man tried to steal another car before police officers arrived and took him down with a Taser, Brandie says. He reportedly told police he had used crack cocaine and LSD; Salsman, 21, was charged with multiple felonies. The trial has been postponed several times, most recently so Salsman can undergo a mental evaluation. Four hours later, after all the adrenaline had worn off, Maddie realized her right wrist was aching badly. An X-ray revealed a fracture in her growth plate, caused either by her punches or the pressure of gripping the gear stick. Brandie Weiler wasn’t particularly surprised that Maddie, a seventh grader at Greenwood Christian Academy, held her own against a grown man. Her daughter, she says, is remarkably poised, hailing from a family

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of firefighters and police officers. She’s ridden horses since age 3. “I figured if she can control a 1,500-pound animal, this guy wasn’t going to get away easily,” Weiler says. “For me, everything happened in slow motion. I was on the phone with 911 the whole time, just screaming.” Like her daughter, Weiler is eager for the alleged carjacker to face consequences. “I know he wasn’t in his right mind, but I’m angry he stole some of my children’s innocence,” she says. “Mollie especially doesn’t like to go anywhere alone. She sticks to Maddie like glue.” Weiler took her girls to talk therapy for a time, but they found open communication at home was more beneficial. Barn time also has become an anxiety buster, particularly since Maddie’s riding trainer has a counseling degree. “Long-term, I don’t know,” Weiler admits. “That is what I am worried about.” When the case goes to trial, Maddie is due to testify either in open court or in a private room with the jury. She says she is fine with either, noting that while she was shaking with nerves before filming with Steve Harvey in Los Angeles, she relaxed as soon as she was on stage. Looking forward, Maddie hopes to go to Virginia Tech and become an equine vet. She also loves photography, hunting, fishing, singing and playing the guitar and, as her brush with fame has taught her, her hometown. “I don’t want to go back to California, ever,” she says. “It was too big and city-ish for me. I’ll take Williamsburg any day. I’m grateful for what I have.”

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Bernstein at 100 BY JASON LIEBLER

April 13th at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News April 14th at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk Tickets: Start at $25 with discounts for students, seniors and the military More Info: vafest.org

he Virginia Arts Festival and Virginia Symphony Orchestra will join many of the most prestigious ensembles across the globe to celebrate the 100th birthday of the beloved musician, composer, educator and humanitarian Leonard Bernstein. “Bernstein at 100” is a worldwide appreciation of one of the most influential American musicians — the first American-born conductor to achieve worldwide fame. More than 2,000 events will be held across six major continents over a two-year period. Celebrations will take place in Hampton Roads, Va., on April 13th and 14th, with a distinguished group of artists performing selections of Bernstein’s most exhilarating works to illustrate the versatility and creativity of the legendary music icon. Bernstein died in 1990 at the age of 72 but would have been 100 this August 25th. “His music touches people on so many different levels because of how broad his output was — everything from sacred music to Broadway to orchestral music,” says Robert Cross, executive director of the Virginia Arts Festival. “The breadth and depth of his interests … [his compositions], his ballets, his success on Broadway — very few composers have had success in all three of these fields. Take on top of that, he was a world-class pianist and conductor — probably one of the most important American conductors to this day.” Cross, an accomplished musician himself, still remembers his interaction with Bernstein in a reading rehearsal in the late 1970s. “You know, when you’re a kid,” he recalls, “it’s a really, really big deal.” Bernstein’s influence on Cross is not unique. “We have an interesting number of connections to Bernstein in our community, which is kind of remarkable,” he says.

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JoAnn Falletta, in her 27th year with the Virginia Symphony, will serve as conductor. As a student at Julliard, Falletta made the transition from classical guitarist to conductor under the tutelage of Bernstein. She is also a member of the Leonard Bernstein at 100 Honorary Committee. Grammy- and Tony Award-winning music director Robert Fisher, a graduate of Norview High School in Norfolk, will also join the event. “Robert is considered one of the leading, if not the leading, music directors on Broadway and has worked with The Bernstein Foundation for decades,” says Cross. “He was chosen to kick off the world celebration at the Kennedy Center last fall with Jamie Bernstein, and he is also doing the New York event with the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall for their celebration. We’re really lucky that the Festival has a relationship with Rob and he is doing a major concert with us.” A frequent member of many of the major orchestras in North American and Europe, Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie will lend his genius for the performance of Bernstein’s “Serenade.” Award-winning clarinetist Jon Manasse will perform “Prelude, Fugue, and Riff” with Todd Rosenlieb Dance, which will include choreography specifically written by Rosenlieb for the events. Charles Woodward, choral director for the Governor’s School for the Arts and Virginia Chorale, will serve as artistic director. Soloists from Virginia Children’s Chorus will also perform. To top it all off, Leonard Bernstein’s daughter, Jamie Bernstein, will anchor both events and share her personal insights into her father’s legacy. With an extraordinary amount of talent and perspective on the life of Leonard Bernstein, the “Bernstein at 100” performances promise to be an authentic and enriching experience with something for everyone. “[The audience will] get to hear some of their favorite things they’ll recognize,” says Cross. Most will recognize selections from “West Side Story,” “On the Town” and “Chichester Psalms,” he says, “but I also want them to go away with some things they’ve never heard before. I think very few people will know ‘Prelude, Fugue, and Riff ’ — it’s just not performed that often, but it’s a great piece. I want people to go away with discoveries.”

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Does it Have to Be Organic?

Freshness Important Might be More BY JOHN FAWKES

rticles about healthy eating almost always tell you to eat organic, local, seasonal and/or fresh foods. Unfortunately, these terms are often conflated, making it difficult for consumers to weigh the relative benefits of each. What if you were told that fresh food could be better for you than organic? Would it change the way you eat? The way you shop? Shahla Wunderlich, a professor of nutrition and food studies at Montclair State University in New Jersey, says that eating fresh food is far more important than eating organic. Here’s why.

study done at the University of Alberta in Canada, the impact of the greenhouse gasses from food transportation diminished the benefits of environmentally friendly organic growing methods and was comparable to transporting the same amount of conventionally grown produce. Over the past decade, several systematic reviews have failed to find clear and significant benefits to consuming organic foods in place of conventional alternatives. Most studies, including Wunderlich’s, have focused on plant foods, and there is at least some evidence that eating organic offers more benefit when it comes to animal products.

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In one study, Wunderlich found no significant difference in vitamin C content between organic and conventionally grown broccoli. However, she did find major seasonal differences — broccoli purchased during the fall had nearly twice as much vitamin C as that purchased during the spring, regardless of whether the broccoli was organic or conventional. “We use vitamin C as a biomarker [of overall nutritional content] because it’s one of the nutrients that degrades most rapidly due to heat and time,” Wunderlich explains. Most nutrients degrade more slowly than vitamin C, with fat-soluble vitamins, like vitamin A, likely being the most durable, she says. However, many vitamins and minerals start to degrade noticeably within just a few days. As for methods of preservation, Wunderlich says that refrigerating, or better yet freezing, works well. Her research found that the nutritional quality of frozen fruits and vegetables is only slightly lower than that of fresh produce, and significantly higher than canned produce. While organic produce doesn’t contain more nutrients, it does tend to have fewer toxins — including pesticide residues — than conventional produce. However, the actual difference is small, and contrary to popular belief, organic farming does use some pesticides. From an environmental perspective, this would seem to make organic farming better for the environment. Organic farming, however, averages 20-percent lower crop yields, thus requiring more land to produce the same amount of food, largely offsetting any environmental benefit of organic farming. In addition, organic produce has to be shipped — just because it’s organic does not mean it’s local. According to a

Organic produce commands a hefty price premium — typically around 50 percent higher than conventional produce. As Wunderlich acknowledges, “People who buy local or organic often don’t care about price.” However, she stresses that eating fresh foods, and by extension, seasonal and locally produced foods, is both more important and more affordable than buying organic. Most nutrients begin to break down the moment a fresh piece of produce is picked, so the sooner it gets to you, the better. Many studies have shown that a fruit picked closer to ripeness is more nutritious than one — organic or not — picked before or after its peak of ripeness. Wunderlich advises buying seasonal, locally produced fruits and vegetables whenever possible, ideally The Environmental Working from farmer’s markets. Although their Group lists these foods produce may not be as the “Dirty Dozen,” labeled organic under suggesting that it's better United States Department of Agriculture to choose organic because standards, many local of pesticide residue: farmers have environmental goals similar to Strawberries Grapes those of organic farmSpinach Pears ers. Where fresh food is unavailable, frozen Nectarines Cherries food is preferable to Apples Tomatoes canned or non-preserved foods. Peaches Bell peppers

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5Destinations Healthy Vacation By KASEY FUQUA

acations can do so much more than get you out of the office — they also give you a chance to relax and slow down for a little while. Some vacation destinations go the extra mile to help you actually improve your health. “Travel is an investment,” says Allyson deHaven Harris, owner and manager of The Travel Corner in Williamsburg, Va. “Travel is a memory. Our job is to make your stay as comfortable and healthoriented as possible. We want you to leave feeling better than when you arrived.” DeHaven Harris says that many travelers today aren’t looking for a big-box experience, but small, bucket-list experiences. These unique resorts offer spa services, organic dining and more to help you improve your health, whether you have a weekend away or weeks to spare. For an Active Family Vacation Keystone Resort — Keystone, Colo. Keystone Resort features over 3,000 acres for skiing and snowboarding over three different mountain peaks. With familyfriendly services, it’s the perfect place for snow bunnies of all ages to get moving on vacation. After days on the slope, you can continue to improve your health at the resort’s yoga classes or by relaxing in the spa. Kids can participate in Kidtopia activities that keep them entertained and wear them out. The whole family can have fun, relax and enjoy this snowy spot. For the Active Eco-Tourist eXtreme Hotel — Dominican Republic This small, 22-room resort in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, is built on sustainable values. The hotel is powered by solar energy, features organic, locally grown foods on the menu and uses rainwater collection systems to water the gardens. No detail is overlooked; rooms feature low-flow faucets, low-wattage lightbulbs and lowenergy fans. While these green features keep Mother Earth healthy, the unique activities at the resort can help keep you healthy, too. From circus classes and kiteboarding to surfing and horseback riding, this hotel helps you have fun and keep moving throughout your vacation.

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For a Quick Trip The Ritz-Carlton — Charlotte, N.C. You don’t have to go far to find a healthy resort, says deHaven Harris. The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte, just a five-hour drive from Hampton Roads, offers a 13,000-foot spa and wellness center that includes a pool, whirlpool, relaxation area, treatment rooms and a large 24-hour gym with plenty of equipment as well as yoga classes. The hotel also offers organic and locally sourced foods, some of which are grown in its rooftop greenhouse or collected from its beehives. To add to your eco-friendly experience at this sustainably designed hotel, you can take advantage of complimentary bicycles and hybrid vehicles to explore Charlotte. For the Healthy Foodie Miraval Resort — Tucson, Ariz. This all-inclusive resort offers over 120 complementary wellness activities including fitness classes, meditation, mindfulness counseling, rock climbing, ziplining and more. But for the foodie, this resort offers enough activities to keep you satisfied all week long. In addition to enjoying delicious, gourmet foods at the resort’s restaurants, you can also take cooking classes to learn how to make cocktails, bake gluten-free goodies and create healthy dishes. You can also enjoy nutrition classes about mindful grocery shopping, switching to a plant-based lifestyle and eating to improve your digestive health. For the Yoga Enthusiast Shreyas Yoga Retreat — Bangalore, India Shreyas Yoga Resort offers a journey of self-discovery for all its guests. You can enjoy daily yoga and meditation as well as spa treatments, Ayurveda and organic vegetarian dishes. Surrounded by nature, this 12-cottage resort gives you a quiet place to reflect, relax and focus on your physical and emotional health. These healthy vacation choices are just a sampling of dozens of destinations across the globe that focus on putting your wellness first. If you have trouble deciding which spot is best for you, you can always turn to a travel expert, who will help you figure out exactly what you’re looking for. “I can promise there is a perfect fit for everyone,” deHaven Harris says.

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Misery Loves

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Americans seem to have a love/hate relationship with work. While some find personal fulfillment, financial gain and supportive friendships, others sing “Take This Job and Shove It” as their unofficial national anthem.

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t is almost impossible for anyone, even the most ineffective among us, to continue to choose misery after becoming aware that it is a choice. — William Glasser Sigmund Freud suggested that to be truly healthy as an adult, one must develop competency in the areas of love and work, saying that “Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness.” Given the fact that, according to the website Mental Health America, 70 percent of those employed are currently looking for other jobs, it would seem that this cornerstone rests on shaky ground. Americans seem to have a love/hate relationship with work. While some find personal fulfillment, financial gain and supportive friendships, others sing “Take This Job and Shove It” as their unofficial national anthem. In spite of the angst, many people choose to remain at jobs that they openly disparage — and not just for economic reasons. Why do many people make so much noise about not liking jobs they continue to show up for? Do they hate their jobs but love complaining? Do they love their jobs but love complaining more? Or maybe, they just don’t know how to hate their jobs quietly. While some jobs do include distasteful duties, what most people hate about their jobs seems not to be the actual duties themselves. Common factors are minimal wage growth, lack of opportunity to advance, excessive overtime hours, conflict with coworkers or bad leadership. The misery caused by spending a large portion of one’s day surrounded by other miserable people explains why many people point to their coworkers as a primary source of stress. It may also explain the alarming statistic that most heart attacks take place on Monday mornings. From a sociological perspective, work, especially in American culture, has gone through many transformations. We have

evolved from manual labor to meet one’s basic needs, hard labor to earn the grace of God, forced labor during the industrial revolution, labor unions to protect worker rights and, most recently, to a labor of love where one finds personal growth and fulfillment. The fact that so many Americans rate work as harmful to their psychological and physical health suggests diminished feelings of self-worth. The misalignment between expectations and reality, and the added economic instability, have given rise to the sentiment that work, itself, is an occupational hazard. Strangely, in a service economy, where more people work with their heads than their hands, hating one’s job seems to serve as a cultural badge of honor — an acknowledgement of one’s work ethic. Being grumpy at work has taken the place of dirt under the fingernails and calloused hands as an indication of one’s hard work. If you doubt that there is an actual societal bonding around this experience, try the following: walk proudly into your workplace and announce loudly that you love your job. Not only will your sanity be questioned, you may be asked to take a drug test. The anger management movement learned long ago that expressing anger leads to the boomerang effect of the anger returning to lodge itself in one’s psyche — anger out, anger in. So, too, with misery. The stress and strain of the workday only compounds when we join the chorus of other disgruntled souls who raise vibrational energy to toxic levels. If Freud was right, we’re going to have to find ways to be happier with our jobs. This doesn’t mean that we surrender to the misery or simply suffer in silence. Conversely, it doesn’t mean that we have to job-hop, desperately searching for the dream job that will never disappoint or let us down. It does mean that we have to tone down the anti-work rhetoric and learn to hate our jobs quietly until we can learn to like them loudly.

Hating our jobs quietly can be reduced to a few simple steps: 1.

Admit to ourselves that, until we hit the lottery, work is a vital part of the adulthood equation.

Stop expecting people to recognize our redeeming qualities if we refuse to show them.

Realize that living paycheck to paycheck is still better than living with no paycheck.

Accept that work/life balance is a false scale — it’s work-life and non-work life, and the more you blend the two the more miserable you are.

Commit to seeking out mentors, coaches or counselors who have lived the wisdom, “If you find a career path with no obstacles, it probably leads nowhere.”

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n a world where unrealistic body standards are constantly on display on social media, author Kimberly King is working to promote healthy body image in children in her newest book. “Finding Your Fit: A kid-to-kid guide to fitness, food, and feelings,” focuses on wellness and self-esteem when it comes to eating and exercising. King, who lives in Virginia Beach, Va., collaborated on the book with her daughter Gabby as well as with fitness and nutrition expert Jim White of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios, which is based in South Hampton Roads. The book, published last year by Virginia Beach-based Koehler Books, takes young readers on a journey “through real-life scenarios and kid-friendly talking points as experienced, perceived and inspired by main character Gabby,” King explains. “What is unique about this story is that it is told through the voice of Gabby and is full of kid-friendly language. We wanted to write a book that would help kids start off on the right foot and find a way to health and wellness from the very beginning.” King, who has also written children’s books on sexual-abuse prevention and dealing with divorce, said she was inspired to pen ”Finding Your Fit” in part because of her daughter’s struggles with an eating disorder as a teenager. King connected with White as part of her daughter’s treatment, which eventually led to a partnership on the book. “Actively learning about health and wellness with real people is what made the difference for Gabby,” King says. Gabby is now 20 and a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. “Finding Your Fit,” designed for children ages 5 through 10, is interactive and includes a reflection journal to encourage further dialogue between parents and children. The book includes tips on eating healthy foods, food portions and eating in moderation, ways

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to get your body moving, how to be more positive and how to practice self-care. “We wanted to share a book about fitness and wellness that would help young kids really understand the basics,” says King. The book “is not about a number on the scale or reading labels,” she says. “It is about realizing that bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, that you can start doing healthy things for your body today, and that health and wellness start with a few simple steps in the right direction. It’s about accepting and loving yourself for who you are and learning how to take the best care of your body and spirit that you can.”

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King’s goal is for parents and children to continue with ongoing discussions long after reading the book. She also writes about proactive parenting on her blog, found through her website, kimberlykingbooks.com. “Caregivers play a vital role in promoting the kind of positive body image that can help children feel more comfortable and confident,” says White, who weighed in on the fitness and nutrition points of the book and even posed as a character in the story. “Rather than obsessing over food or weight, children with good self-images tend to have more energy and attitudes they need to enjoy physical activity, while children with negative self-images feel more selfconscious and tentative and are at a greater risk for weight gain or eating disorders.” King agrees. “I found that eating disorders are very common for our children and they are developing unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies at a very early age,” King says. “Parents can play a huge role here. As long as kids are eating healthy foods, moving their bodies and taking care of themselves, they can lay the foundation for a life full of healthy eating habits and possibly avoid some of the pitfalls out there like negative self-esteem, negative body image, and eating disorders.”

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xhausted from a long day, you indulge in the perfect liquid — wine. It’s delicious, may be good for your heart and melts away your stress. That glass of wine eases an evening filled with endless tasks, perhaps monitoring your children’s homework and bedtime routines. Maybe it feels like everyone wins: you treat yourself to a soothing drink and your household gets a more patient you. But what if that one glass turns into two and then three, and before you know it, the bottle is almost gone? When do you say enough? “Having a glass of wine with dinner every night is fine, but it can become problematic when you routinely have two or three glasses,” cautions Danielle Cauley, a licensed professional and certified substance-abuse counselor in Williamsburg, Va. “More importantly, what are the reasons that you are drinking? If you are connecting with your partner about your day, that is much different than needing it to cope or to tackle your evening.” If you know that alcohol is negatively impacting your health, the way you are managing your life or your relationships, then it’s time to take a hard look at how much and how often you drink. “There is a fine line between enjoyment and abuse, where you end up needing to consistently drink,” Cauley advises. “Even if you say you just enjoy the taste, there can be deeper reasons causing you to drink every day. If someone has commented about your drinking or shared a concern about it, that’s a red flag,”

Best Ways to Limit Drinking What are the best ways to limit your alcohol intake? One option is to go cold turkey for six weeks. If you can make it that long, you most likely aren’t suffering from substance use disorder, the new name for alcoholism. If you fall back into your habits, you will need a new approach. “The best way to stop is to not have it in your house,” Cauley recommends. “You may be able to resist it for a week or more, but if it’s there, you will eventually drink it. Talk with a friend or significant other for support and accountability. If those two strategies don’t work, seek outside help. Often just talking with a counselor for a few sessions about how drinking hinders your life goals can help.” If you do abstain from alcohol, you may find yourself craving sugar — a natural reaction to abstinence. “Your body turns alcohol into sugar and carbohydrates, so when you stop drinking, your body looks for that sugar spike,” Cauley says. “The first four days can be the hardest as your body learns to adjust. It’s helpful to understand this is why you are craving sugar and realize this is a secondary step. Drink lots of water to flush the system during this adjustment.” Fluids with electrolytes can also ease your transition, as can exercise, which reestablishes circadian rhythms, releases endorphins to boost your mood and makes you feel mentally and physically stronger.

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Sleep problems, poor digestion and pasty skin Alcohol in moderation is fine, but nightly drinking can have a pretty drastic effect on your body. One drink lowers your inhibitions, paving the way to imbibe subsequent glasses of chardonnay and to eat more than you should. Your evening plans to be productive can get sidelined as you binge-watch Netflix or crash early. Alcohol can adversely affect your sleep, making it harder to get up in the morning and leaving you tired all day. Without the energy to cope in healthy ways, the stress piles on, which then makes drinking all the more enticing. This circular pattern is unhealthy, Cauley says: “Sleep problems due to drinking are the most common side effect I see in my practice. Alcohol makes it difficult to get into REM or restorative sleep, which happens in cycles during the first five hours.” If you drink before you go to bed, you are robbing yourself of the most restful time of the night, leaving you exhausted the following day. Alcohol also increases the acidity in your stomach, causing digestive problems such as bloating, the second-most common side effect that Cauley hears about. Women also complain to her about their complexions. Alcohol dehydrates your body, resulting in pasty and older-looking skin.

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Even if you abstain in your house, you will encounter people who will pressure you to drink. Here are some tips to deal with those situations: • Be upfront and reveal that you have decided to cut back. You might be admired and asked for advice. • Make the excuse that you are on a medication that reacts badly with alcohol or that you are on a special diet. • Order seltzer with a lime to look like a cocktail, cranberry juice in a wine glass or a mocktail. • Set a phone alarm with an encouraging reminder of your moderation goals for the evening. • Drink a lot of water to curb your thirst before you head out. • If you end up with a cocktail, take it to the bathroom, dump it out and refill with water. • If you know there is no hope for controlling yourself, just skip the party and see your friends at a non-alcoholic event.

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SNACKING:

Good or Bad? BY ALISON JOHNSON

n the hours before bedtime, the kitchen often seems to gain inexplicable power. The late-night munchies have chipped away at many a diet plan, leading to overeating, slowed digestion, painful heartburn and disrupted sleep. But what if that growling stomach simply won’t go away? Don’t ignore it, nutrition experts say — just be smart. “I never recommend going to bed hungry,” says Kristen Nagy, a registered dietitian with Bon Secours Health System in Hampton Roads, Va. “Try to have finished eating two hours prior to bedtime, but if you are really hungry just before bed, snack suggestions are similar to what they would be throughout the day.” Nagy’s top picks combine protein, which is filling, and a healthy carbohydrate, such as Greek yogurt with fruit, an apple with peanut butter, whole-grain crackers with cheese, or carrots with hummus. “Best” lists from other local physicians and dietitians are heavy on fruits, vegetables and whole grains, including:

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String or cottage cheese with a serving of whole-grain crackers Turkey slices on a piece of whole-wheat bread Avocado on crispbread (Wasa and Ryvita are two popular brands) A handful of almonds and grapes A small “pizza” made with tomato and a sprinkle of shredded cheese on a wheat English muffin Two or three cups of air-popped popcorn, which is rich in fiber, perhaps with a few favorite nuts mixed in Eating at night doesn’t necessarily translate to weight gain, as what matters is total calories over a 24-hour period, says Caroline West Passerrello, a Pittsburgh, Penn.-based registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. While the body does burn more energy earlier in the day, portion control is most important, Passerrello stresses.

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your caloric bottom line.” Soda and alcoholic beverages, on “My advice is to figure out what you crave and eat a small amount of that — slowly and mindfully,” she advises. the other hand, often add excess calories and contribute to insomnia. “Otherwise, you can eat your way around the kitchen trying Beyond thirst, late-night hunger can be the symptom of to avoid what you actually want. There are really no bad another problem, such as stress, boredom, exhaustion or a foods, just bad portions.” For example: Enjoying a prelack of filling foods during the day. “People beat themselves measured snack baggie of favorite chips is fine, but inhaling up for being ‘weak’ at night, but they can’t fix it because a big bag in front of the TV isn’t. they’re not addressing the underlying issue,” Passerrello says. High-fat foods do take longer to digest, leaving acidic Focusing on sleep habits, relaxation techniques, freestomach juices around longer to potentially cause reflux. So time activities and especially daytime diet can help. “Back staples of fast-food runs, such as pizza, Chinese, burgers, loading” too many calories can overwhelm the metabolism fries and milkshakes, can be trouble. Spicy, sugary or and boost fat storage, Nagy says. “Try to spread your calories caffeinated items — think hot Indian or Mexican dishes, more evenly throughout the day,” she recommends. “Start cookies, candy or chocolate — also can wreck sleep, eating within one to two hours of waking up, to get your affecting the normal production of appetite-regulating metabolism going. Try not to go longer than five to six hormones for the next day. hours without eating something. A good balanced meal Sometimes, no food is the right choice, Passerrello should hold you at least three to four hours.” says: “When you feel hungry, you actually might be thirsty As bedtime approaches, look for alternatives to snacking, instead.” Plain water is always safe (albeit not so much as to she adds: “If you’re feeling stressed, try something relaxing, trigger frequent overnight bathroom runs); for a fizzy drink like taking a warm shower. If you’re bored, try getting some without caffeine or a lot of sugar, mix three parts club soda or seltzer water and one part juice. For those craving a warm things crossed off your to-do list or pick up an enjoyable drink, herbal teas are good options. hobby.” Finally, if nothing else works, simply disarm the kitchen “Even decaf coffee has a little caffeine in it, and it only by freeing it from temptations. In other words, keep the takes a little to disturb your sleep,” says Kevin Wolf, a cookies and potato chips off the shopping list. “Plan for family medicine physician with Riverside Primary Careyour food-eating habits when you go grocery shopping so Hidenwood in Newport News,Va. “A calming tea with you only have healthy choices, any time of day,” Wolf says. something like chamomile or mint can be incorporated “The timing isn’t nearly as important as the quality.” effectively as part of a wind-down routine and not affect

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Rosemary Marinated Lamb Chops Ingredients

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2 teaspoons rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped onion

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½ cup orange juice ¼ cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 loin lamb chops, cut 1 to 1 ¼ inch thick, trimmed

Directions

Mix rosemary, thyme, black pepper, garlic powder and salt in a bowl. Add onion, orange juice, white wine and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Whisk together and reserve ½ cup marinade mixture for later use. Place lamb chops in a self-closing plastic bag; add marinade. Turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes. Remove lamb from marinade and blot dry with a paper towel. (Do not remove onion pieces from chops). Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb in skillet. Sear one side of lamb approximately 4 minutes or until well browned. Turn chops over and cook 4 minutes longer or until desired doneness. Add reserved marinade and simmer 2 minutes. Remove lamb to a serving plate. Pour reduced marinade over lamb.

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Roasted Garlic & Asparagus Salad Ingredients • 2 heads garlic • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided • ½ teaspoon salt, divided • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided • ¼ cup minced fresh chives • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic scapes or • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves • ¼ cup lemon juice • 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest • ½ cup walnut halves, toasted and chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the tips off the garlic heads, exposing the cloves. Place the heads in a small baking dish. Pour 2 tablespoons oil over them and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast until the garlic feels soft when you squeeze the bulb, 20 to 40 minutes, depending on size. When cool enough to handle, gently squeeze garlic cloves from the skins into the dish (discard skins). Add chives and garlic scapes (or chopped garlic). Swirl in lemon juice. Peel the tough outer layer off the bottom half of asparagus stalks, if desired. Place the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with lemon zest and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast, shaking the pan halfway through, until the asparagus is just tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Divide the warm asparagus among 6 plates. Top each portion with about 2 tablespoons roasted garlic vinaigrette and 1 generous tablespoon walnuts. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate roasted garlic cloves in oil (Steps 1-3) for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before finishing Step 3. For the best flavor, toast nuts before adding to recipe. Spread whole nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes. For chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

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Bow Pose Dhanurasana

(don-your-AHS-anna) Remember all those years your mom told you to stand up straight and you didn’t listen? Have no fear, bow pose is here. Dhanurasana provides an intense stretch in the shoulders and strengthens the back to open the chest and counter all the slouching of everyday life.

Begin by resting on your belly with legs hipwidth apart. Bend your knees and bring the feet as close to the glutes as possible. Grab the outside of the ankles with the hands. (If this is accessible and comfortable, try grabbing the inside of the ankles for the second set.) Inhale, kicking the feet away from the body to bring the thighs and chest off of the ground. Breathe. Your shoulders should come away from the ears by drawing the shoulder blades onto the back. Find ease in the effort of the back muscles. Hold for 20-30 seconds, remembering to breathe the entire duration of the posture. Keep the knees hip-width apart. If you should feel any pressure in your lower back, come out of the pose. Exhale as you slowly release back down to the floor. Repeat two more times. Follow the pose with child’s pose to flex the spine in the opposite direction. CONTRAINDICATIONS Anyone with back or neck concerns should consult their physician before performing bow pose. BEGINNER’S TIP If you find it challenging to lift your knees off the ground, try rolling a blanket and placing it under the thighs before doing the pose. MODIFICATION If you can’t reach your ankles, no problem. Grab a strap or tie and place around the front of the ankles. Hold either end in each hand. Continue the pose as originally described.

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Mom also may have advised a good night’s rest. In order to comply, be sure not to practice bow pose later in the evening as this invigorating pose may interrupt your ability to sleep.

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Williamsburg Center for Dental Health Stacey Sparkman Hall, D.D.S 5231 Monticello Ave., Suite E Williamsburg (757) 565-6303 DERMATOLOGY Associates In Dermatology, Inc. 17 Manhattan Square Hampton (757) 838-8030 Dermatology Specialists Michael C. White , M.D. Jason D. Mazzurco, D.O. 11844 Rock Landing Drive, Suite B Newport News (757) 873-0161 475 McLaws Circle, Suite 1 Williamsburg (757) 259-9466

H.E.L.P. Free Dental Clinic 1325 LaSalle Ave. Hampton (757) 727-2577 HOPES Free Clinic-EVMS 825 Fairfax Ave. Norfolk (757) 446-6190 Lackey Free Clinic 1620 Old Williamsburg Road Yorktown (757) 886-0608 Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center 5249 Olde Towne Road Williamsburg (757) 259-3258 Surry Area Free Clinic 474 Colonial Trail West Surry (757) 294-0132 Western Tidewater Free Clinic 2019 Meade Parkway Suffolk (757) 923-1060 GASTROENTEROLOGY Digestive Disease Center of Virginia, PC Richard J. Hartle, M.D. 5424 Discovery Park Blvd., Suite 104 Williamsburg (757) 206-1190

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MASSAGE THERAPY Oasis Healing Massage Jamestowne Professional Park, 1769 Jamestown Road Suite 209 Williamsburg (804) 916-9494 Spiral Path Massage and Bodywork 215 Ingram Road, Suite D Williamsburg (757) 209-2154

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Access AIDS Support 218 S. Armistead Ave. Hampton (757) 722-5511 222 W. 21st St., Suite F-308 Norfolk (757) 622-2989 Alzheimer’s Association 6350 Center Dr., Suite 102 Norfolk (757) 459-2405 213-B McLaws Circle Williamsburg (757) 221-7272 24-hour Helpline: (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite 102-A Newport News (757) 591-8330 American Diabetes Association 870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 404 Chesapeake (757) 424-6662 American Heart Association 500 Plume St. East, Suite 110 Norfolk (757) 628-2610 American Parkinson’s Disease Association 4560 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach (757) 495-3062 American Red Cross 1323 W. Pembroke Ave. Hampton (757) 838-7320 3715 Strawberry Plains, Suite 1 Williamsburg 757-253-0228 6912 George Washington Memorial Highway Yorktown (757) 898-3090 The Arc of Greater Williamsburg 150 Strawberry Plains Rd, Suite D Williamsburg (757) 229-0643 The Arthritis Foundation 2201 W. Broad St., Suite 100 Richmond (804) 359-1700 Avalon: A Center for Women & Children Williamsburg (757) 258-9362 AWARE Worldwide, Inc. 6350 Center Dr., Bldg. 5, Suite 228 Norfolk (757) 965-8373 Beacon House Clubhouse for Brain Injury Survivors 3808-C Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 631-0222 Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater 5900 Lake Wright Dr. Norfolk (757) 461-8488

Cancer Support Group - Kelly Weinberg Foundation kellyweinbergfoundation. org, info@ kellyweinbergfoundation.org (757) 250-3220 Center for Excellence in Aging & Lifelong Health 3901 Treyburn Dr., Suite 100 Williamsburg (757) 220-4751 CHEAR, Inc. c/o Department of Otolaryngology, EVMS 600 Gresham Dr., Suite 1100 Norfolk (757) 388-6229 Child Development Resources 150 Point O’ Woods Road Norge (757) 566-3300 Citizens’ Committee to Protect the Elderly PO Box 10100 Virginia Beach (757) 518-8500 Colonial Behavioral Health 1657 Merrimac Trail Williamsburg (757) 220-3200 Denbigh Clubhouse for Brain Injury Survivors 12725 McManus Blvd, Suite 2E Newport News (757) 833-7845 Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding 10120 Fire Tower Road Toano (757) 566-1775 Edmarc Hospice for Children 516 London St. Portsmouth (757) 967-9251 Endependence Center, Inc. 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 461-8007 Faith in Action 354 McLaws Circle, Suite 2 Williamsburg (757) 258-5890 Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula 2401 Aluminum Ave. Hampton (757) 596-7188 Food Bank of SEVA 800 Tidewater Dr. Norfolk (757) 627-6599 Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board 300 Medical Dr. Hampton (757) 788-0300 Here for the Girls 1311 Jamestown Road, Suite 202 Williamsburg (757) 645-2649 Hope House Foundation 801 Boush St., Suite 302 Norfolk (757) 625-6161

Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg 4445 Powhatan Parkway Williamsburg (757) 253-1220 Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 400 Virginia Beach (757) 321-2222 Lee’s Friends: Helping People Live with Cancer 7400 Hampton Blvd., Suite 201 Norfolk (757) 440-7501 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 6350 Center Dr., Suite 216 Norfolk (757) 459-4670 National MS Society 760 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Suite 201 Virginia Beach (757) 490-9627 The Needs Network, Inc. 9905 Warwick Blvd. Newport News (757) 251-0600 National Alliance on Mental IllnessWilliamsburg Area P.O. Box 89 Williamsburg (757) 220-8535 National Alliance on Mental Illness-Norfolk Contact Marylin Copeland Norfolk (757) 375-5298 Norfolk Community Services Board 229 W. Olney Road, Room 1 Norfolk (757) 664-6670 Peninsula Agency on Aging 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1006 Newport News (757) 873-0541 312 Waller Mill Road, Suite 105 Williamsburg (757) 345-6277 Peninsula Institute for Community Health 1033 28th St. Newport News (757) 591-0643 Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center 707 Gum Rock Court Newport News (757) 873-2273 Protect Our Kids P.O. Box 561 Hampton (757) 727-0651 Respite Care Center for Adults with Special Needs 500 Jamestown Road Williamsburg (757) 229-1771 Ronald McDonald House 404 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-5386

RSVP: Retired Senior Volunteers 12388 Warwick Blvd., Suite 201 Newport News (757) 595-9037

Virginia Oncology Associates 725 Volvo Pkwy, Suite 200 Chesapeake (757) 549-4403

St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children 6171 Kempsville Circle Norfolk (757) 622-2208

3000 Coliseum Dr., Suite 104 Hampton (757) 827-9400

Sarcoidosis Suport Group/Charity #teamandreafight llc (757) 309-4334 The Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation 1 Singleton Dr. Hampton (757) 827-8757 Senior Center of York 5314 George Washington Hwy. Yorktown (757) 898-3807 Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia 5 Interstate Corporate Center 6350 Center Dr., Suite 101 Norfolk 757-222.4509 Susan G. Komen Tidewater 420 N. Center Dr. Building 11, Suite 143 Norfolk (757) 490-7794 United Way 11870 Merchants Walk, Suite 104 Newport News (757) 873.9328 5400 Discovery Park Blvd., Suite 104 Williamsburg (757) 253-2264 The Up Center 1805 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-2121 222 W. 19th St. Norfolk (757) 622-7017 VersAbility Resources 2520 58th St. Hampton (757) 896-6461 VA Medical Center 100 Emancipation Dr. Hampton (757) 722-9961 We Promise Foundation 160 Newtown Road Virginia Beach (757) 233-7111 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Williamsburg Obstetrics & Gynecology 500 Sentara Circle, Suite 105 Williamsburg (757) 253-5653 ONCOLOGY The Paul F. Schellhammer Cancer Center- a division of Urology of Virginia 229 Clearfield Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 457-5177

1051 Loftis Blvd., Suite 100 Newport News (757) 873-9400 5900 Lake Wright Dr. Norfolk (757) 466-8683 5838 Harbour View Blvd., Suite 105 Suffolk (757) 484-0215 2790 Godwin Blvd., Suite 101 Suffolk (757) 539-0670 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Suite 102 Virginia Beach (757) 368-0437 500 Sentara Circle, Suite 203 Williamsburg (757) 229-2236 OPTOMETRY & OPHTHALMOLOGY MyEyeDr. Jeanne I. Ruff, OD 4655 Monticello Ave., Suite 201 Williamsburg (757) 259-6823 Retina & Glaucoma Associates 113 Bulifants Blvd., Suite A Williamsburg (757) 220-3375 ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 730 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 130 Newport News (757) 873-1554 5335 Discovery Park Blvd., Suite B Williamsburg (757) 873-1554 Orthopaedic & Spine Center 250 Nat Turner Blvd. Newport News (757) 596-1900 Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates 901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900 Hampton (757) 827-2480 4037 Ironbound Road Williamsburg (757) 206-1004

PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy 13609 Carrollton Blvd., Suite 15 Carrollton (757) 238-2690 235 Hanbury Road East Chesapeake (757) 391-7660 2613 Taylor Road, Suite 102 Chesapeake (757) 465-7651 1416 Stephanie Way, Suite A Chesapeake (757) 391-7676 5 Armistead Pointe Parkway Hampton (757) 224-4601 14703 Warwick Blvd., Suite B Newport News (757) 947-1230 2 Bernardine Dr. Newport News (757) 886-6480 7300 Newport Ave., Suite 300 Norfolk (757) 217-0333

4677 Columbus St., Suite 201 Virginia Beach (757) 463-2540

135 W. Hanbury Road, Suite B Chesapeake (757) 819-6512

1253 Nimmo Parkway, Suite 105 Virginia Beach (757) 943-3060

927 N. Battlefield Blvd., Suite 200 Chesapeake (757) 436-3350

101 Long Green Blvd. Yorktown (757) 952-1900

1580 Armory Dr., Suite B Franklin (757) 562-0990

Dominion Physical Therapy & Associates, Inc. 304 Marcella Road, Suite E Hampton (757) 825-9446

6970 Fox Hunt Lane, Gloucester (804) 694-8111

4624 Pembroke Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-3363

2106 Executive Dr. Hampton (757) 838-6678

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9 Manhattan Square, Suite B Hampton (757) 825-3400

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466 Denbigh Blvd. Newport News (757) 875-0861 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 4-C (Pediatrics) Newport News (757) 873-2932 301 Riverview Ave. Norfolk (757) 963-5588 500 Rodman Ave., Suite 3 Portsmouth (757) 393-6119

930 W. 21st St. Suite 105 Norfolk (757) 738-1500

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3300 High St., Suite 1-A Portsmouth (757) 673-5689 4900 High St. West Portsmouth (757) 483-4518 5838 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5971 1417 North Main St. Suffolk (757) 934-3366

Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 730 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 130 Newport News (757) 873-1554 Orthopaedic & Spine Center Physical Therapy 250 Nat Turner Blvd. Newport News (757) 596-1900

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The Devine-Jordan Center for Reconstructive Surgery & Pelvic Health — a division of Urology of Virginia 225 Clearfield Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 457-5110 Urology of Virginia 4000 Coliseum Dr., Suite 300 Hampton (757) 452-3441 11848 Rock Landing Dr., Suite 402 Newport News (757) 873-1374

7151 Richmond Road, Suite 101 Williamsburg (757) 345-0753

751 J Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News (757) 873-2123

3640 High St., Suite 3B Portsmouth (757) 452-3400

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2000 Meade Parkway Suffolk (757) 934-9300 225 Clearfield Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 457-5100

Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates 901 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite 900 Hampton (757) 827-2480

6161 Kempsville Circle, Suite 250 Norfolk (757) 965-4890

400 Sentara Circle, Suite 310 Williamsburg (757) 345-5554

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250 West Brambleton Ave., Suite 100 Norfolk (757) 938-6608

The Paul F. Schellhammer Cancer Center – a division of Urology of Virginia 229 Clearfield Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 457-5177

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5 FLOATYOGA CLASS

This aerial yoga class uses a hammock to assist with stretching. WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Mondays WHERE: The Inspire Studio $$: $25 for drop in or $200 for a 10 pack CONTACT: Lia Bollinger, jakekelsy@ cox.net

DOG STREET PUB RUNNING CLUB Come out for this weekly family and pet friendly 5K run. WHEN: 6 p.m. Mondays WHERE: DoG Street Pub $$: free CONTACT: dogstreetpub.com

6 FERMENT BEER DINNER

Virginia Beer Company hosts this event benefitting E.A.T. Foundation. WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Virginia Beer Company $$: $85 CONTACT: virginiabeerco.com.

7 MEDITATION WORKSHOP

Learn different styles of meditation during this workshop. WHEN: 6:15 p.m. WHERE: James City County Recreation Center $$: $5 CONTACT: 757-259-4176

Share your experience, strength and hope in dealing with chronic pain and illness. WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays WHERE: Orthopaedic & Spine Center, Newport News $$: free CONTACT: 757-690-4200

GROCERY STORE TOUR

Learn how to read food labels and make healthier food choices on this tour. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Food Lion, Premium Outlets $$: free CONTACT: 800-736-8272

BIRTH CIRCLE

Pregnant women and new mothers are invited to gather for support. WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Williamsburg Regional Library $$: free CONTACT: bmva.williamsburg@ gmail.com

WILLIAMSBURG FARMERS MARKET

Williamsburg Farmers Market reopens for the new season. WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Dec. 22. WHERE: Merchants Square $$: free CONTACT: williamsburgfarmersmarket.com

Center $$: $30 CONTACT: williamsburgva.gov/rec

JAMESTOWN 4-H DISCOVERY RUN 10K

This race benefits Jamestown 4-H Educational Center Camp Scholarship Fund. WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Jamestown 4-H Educational Center $$: $10-$35 CONTACT: Ruben Brown, 757-604-2130

COTTAGE GARDENS

Learn about the history and design of cottage gardens and the plants found in them. WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Freedom Park $$: $5 suggested donation CONTACT: Gordon Chappell, gordonchappell@cox.net

DOG STREET STRUT

This walk benefits Heritage Humane Society. WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Duke of Gloucester Street $$: $30 CONTACT: heritagehumanesociety. org/strut

SPRING WINE EXPO

Sample more than 50 wines during this wine expo. WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Riverwalk Restaurant, Yorktown $$: $45 CONTACT: 757-875-1522

SHAMROCK THE ‘BURG

Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish fare and entertainment. WHEN: 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Williamsburg Community Building $$: $10-$30 CONTACT: williamsburgkiwanis.org

RUNNING CLINIC

Learn about working and running in the field of exercise science. WHEN: noon to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: location TBA $$: $100 CONTACT: pesfit.com/upcomingevents

CYCLING CLUB

Choose from a 25- or 40-mile bike ride along the Virginia Capital Trail. WHEN: 9 a.m. Sundays WHERE: Williamsburg Winery $$: free CONTACT: williamsburgwinery.com/ cyclingclub

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PAW hosts this open house for those looking for a pediatrician. WHEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg $$: free CONTACT: 757-564-7337

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26 CARDIO-FIT TENNIS CLINIC

Hit the tennis courts with us and try this new fitness class. WHEN: 7:15 p.m. WHERE: Kiwanis Park tennis courts $$: free CONTACT: williamsburgva.gov

31 QUEENS LAKE 5K RUN

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