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MonMouth Medical center MaTerNITY SerVICeS  Janice Lichtenberger, M.D., MeDicaL Director of the newborn nursery at MonMouth MeDicaL center’s eisenberg faMiLy center, hoLDs one of its newest arrivaLs.

MonMouth Medical center

Leads the Way in Safe Care of MoMs and BaBies

A s A B A r n A B A s H e A lt H fA c i l i t y, M o n M o u t H Medical Center is a part of a systemwide Obstetric Collaborative Group formed to better the quality and safety of care delivered to New Jersey women. We are proud to be leaders in that initiative. Monmouth Medical Center has built one of the safest obstetrical and gynecologic services in the nation, and continues to expand and upgrade its facility to match its commitment to quality care and patient safety. Below are some of the highlights of Monmouth’s Maternity Center of Excellence, which with 4,400 births annually, delivers the most babies of any hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties. • More than 40 years ago, Monmouth Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was the first of its kind in New Jersey and among the first six offered at community hospitals nationally.

Today, it remains among the best rated nationally. • Monmouth Medical Center has been a Level III High-Risk Maternity Center since the designation was initiated more than 40 years ago. • Monmouth was counted among the top 5 percent in the nation as a HealthGrades Maternity Center of Excellence in 2010 and 2011. HealthGrades is a leading independent health care ratings organization. • Monmouth maintains the lowest surgical delivery rate of a Level III obstetrical unit in New Jersey—21.5 percent compared to the statewide average of 39 percent and the national rate of 32 percent. • Monmouth’s trial of labor after C-section rate is well above the state and national average, with 81 percent successfully delivered vaginally. • The hospital’s breastfeeding rate among discharged postpartum patients stands at 83 percent—ranking it first among Level III facilities and providing a strong indicator of quality care. • Monmouth performs well above the acceptable national level for preventing post-C-section infection. • Monmouth offered the first full-time Laborist Program in the state. This distinctive program increases patient safety with ‘round-theclock Laborist physicians who are board-certified obstetricians to monitor patients and perform deliveries on an “as-needed” basis. • Monmouth developed the first Obstetrical Rapid Response Team in the state, ready to respond to all obstetrical emergencies. • The Labor-and-Delivery Unit offers two attending Ob/Gyn physicians and one resident Ob/Gyn physician on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is in addition to an attending anesthesiologist, a neonatal intensive care specialist and full hospital support staff. On-call neonatal and perinatal subspecialists are available 24 hours a day for immediate consultation. • Monmouth’s Labor-and-Delivery Unit recently expanded to accommodate demand and underwent renovations that included all new labor beds and bedside tables and the latest technology, including a state-of-the art wireless electronic fetal monitoring system. The unit is designed to accommodate each expectant mother’s birthing plan, including such delivery options as pool births. “Monmouth Medical Center has provided this level of care, well ahead of today’s public demand and government mandates, simply because it is the right thing to do,” says Robert A. Graebe, M.D., Chair and Program Director of the Ob-Gyn Department at Monmouth. “The quality and strength of our department is mirrored in the quality of its members and has for decades been the supporting expertise that has helped Monmouth Medical Center become a national model for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.”

to learn more about obstetrical services at Monmouth Medical center, or to inquire about tours of the eisenberg Family center, call 888-724-7123, prompt 4.

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MonMouth Medical center

eXPaNdINg ITS MaTerNITY uNIT To MeeT deMaNd tHe BirtH of A cHilD is one of life’s most wonderful and truly remarkable experiences. For decades, Monmouth Medical Center has made the experience a happy and healthy one for countless families. For expectant parents, preparing for a baby requires making many important decisions, including choosing a hospital for the birth of the baby. In Monmouth and Ocean counties, more parents turn to Monmouth Medical Center—where more than 4,400 babies were born in 2011. In 2012, Monmouth Medical Center is embarking upon an exciting project to expand The Eisenberg Family Center to include a new unit featuring expansive private postpartum rooms for new mothers recovering from childbirth. “We believe that this project fosters our family-centered care philosophy and promotes mother/baby care as we prepare new families for the journey home,” says Kathleen Wilson, R.N., M.S.N., BSHA, administrative director, Children’s Hospital and Women’s Services. “While we make these exciting changes, the focus of The Eisenberg Family Center always will remain

on the mother, baby and family together.“ The new postpartum pavilion will include private patient rooms that, like the existing postpartum unit, provide homelike accommodations including hotel-like amenities such as ﬂat-screen televisions and WiFi Internet access for women recovering from childbirth, as well as a comfortable environment to welcome family and friends. The new pavilion also will house a newborn nursery with the latest technology to support the highest quality infant care. Monmouth Medical Center’s Obstetrics’ Services include: • The Antenatal Testing Center provides parents-to-be with the latest in medical technology and services to meet their perinatal needs. It is an integrated, comprehensive facility that brings together a full spectrum of antenatal testing and genetic counseling services. • A dedicated, certified genetic counselor is

SoPHiSticateD care for tHe tinieSt PatientS for More tHan 40 YearS, tHe regional

newborn center of the children’s hospital at Monmouth has been treating newborns in need of special care. the center includes a state-designated Level iii perinatal center—the busiest and largest of its kind in Monmouth and ocean counties, treating about 550 infants each year for such problems as prematurity, low birth weight, acute illness and congenital disorders, and for those requiring emergency surgery. the center is a leader in its highly specialized field, attaining the highest survival rate of any neonatal intensive care unit of its kind in new Jersey. and it ranks in the top 25 percent for survival among the more than 300 Level iii units that voluntarily submit statistics to the vermont/ oxford network, an international database for MonMouth’s regionaL benchmarking.

newborn center treats about 550 newborns in neeD of speciaL care each year.

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 at MonMouth MeDicaL center, the eisenberg faMiLy center features private, hoMeLike suites for new MoMs recovering froM chiLDbirth. shown here, nurse MeLissa stoLfa checks in on Jessica Dugo of ocean anD her newborn Daughter aDriana.

available to coordinate genetic testing and provide both prenatal and preconception genetic counseling. Patients are referred for a variety of reasons, including concerns about family history, carrier screening, prenatal screening and testing, ultrasound findings and teratogen exposures. • Expecting a baby is an exciting time affecting the lives of the prospective parents, other children, family members and friends. Monmouth offers a host of educational programs and support groups designed to meet the needs of parents-to-be and those who care about them. (See related story on next page.) • At The Eisenberg Family Center, the nursing staff is responsible for the care of the family, which is at the center of everything we do. Our skilled and dedicated nurses are trained to assist mothers and their childbirth partners during labor and delivery, and instruct new parents and other family members in newborn care. • One of our newest programs, the Monmouth Medical Center Cord Blood Banking Program, extends our legacy of childbirth support into the area of placental and cord blood stem cell banking.

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KNowledge IS Power: teaching expectant MoMs What to expect DeBAting wHetHer to sign up for A cHilDBirtH prepArAtion clAss? It may be one of the best ways to learn about what you can expect in the months before your baby is born, as well as begin to prepare you for that anticipated arrival. “While no two pregnancies are alike, having the knowledge to know what to expect is very important,” says Lisa Madden, R.N., C.C.E., childbirth education manager at Monmouth Medical Center. “If you’re not educated about the birthing process, it’s difficult to feel good about what’s happening to you. And if you don’t understand what’s happening, it’s difficult to cope with the entire experience.” She recommends that all expectant parents take a tour of the hospital maternity unit beforehand. “That way, you can become familiar and comfortable with the place,” she adds. Monmouth Medical Center’s Community Health Education Department

offers a host of programs led by registered nurses certified in childbirth education that are designed to meet the needs of parents-to-be and other family members. Additionally, Monmouth Medical Center’s staff of childbirth educators lead programs in breastfeeding and newborn care/safety, as well as support groups that allow new mothers to join other new moms to talk about what they are experiencing. And last summer, Monmouth Medical Center launched Moms of Multiples, a new support group for mothers of multiples that is led by Madden, the mother of triplets. The only support group for mothers of multiples in the area, the group meets at Monmouth Medical Center on the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group comprises moms with or expecting multiples and offers a Facebook.com page just for group members – MMC Moms of Multiples. “Our moms of multiples Facebook

 because babies Don’t coMe with Directions, MonMouth MeDicaL center offers a host of prograMs DesigneD to Meet the neeDs of parentsto-be anD new parents. shown here, chiLDbirth eDucation Manager anD Mother of tripLets Lisa MaDDen, stanDing center, gathers with MeMbers of MoMs of MuLtipLes—a new support group she initiateD Last suMMer. aLso pictureD, thirD froM Left, is pat vena, a LicenseD, cLinicaL sociaL worker with the faMiLy heaLth consortiuM of centraL Jersey who attenDs soMe group sessions to give support to the MoMs.

page includes some moms who are expecting triplets or twins and they join ahead of time to find out information from the new moms of twins/triplets,” Madden says. “Additionally, our MMC moms group—which encompasses all moms— meets weekly and we have anywhere from eight to 15 new mothers there each week. They have a facebook page too. The newest weekly support group— launched in October—is for new parents who may be going through any of the issues associated with postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as any of the other symptoms on the PPD spectrum. “This group is completely confidential and is facilitated by me, along with a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the treatment of women/ families experiencing PPD,” Madden says. “This support group averages six moms a week and our Facebook page is private – by invitation only.

to learn more about the wide-ranging childbirth or parenting education classes and support groups offered through Monmouth Medical center, visit www.barnabashealth.org/hospitals/monmouth_medical/community/baby.

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MonMouth Medical center gYNeCologY SerVICeS

Writing the Book on

adVaNCed gYNeCologICal SurgerY

 robert a. graebe, M.D., chair anD prograM Director of the DepartMent of obstetrics anD gynecoLogy at MonMouth, says the introDuction of MiniMaLLy invasive technoLogies such as robotics is changing surgery DraMaticaLLy.

wHen it coMes to ADvAnceD MiniMAlly invAsive gynecologic surgery, MonMoutH MeDicAl center is tHe region’s leADer. Monmouth was the first hospital in central New Jersey to offer robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery, and the majority of the region’s gynecologists currently performing robotic surgery were trained at Monmouth Medical Center. Robotic surgery offers patients a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery with documented benefits including less pain and scarring and a shorter recovery time. Monmouth is the only hospital in the region employing two of what are described as the most advanced da Vinci robotic systems available. And now Monmouth Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey to perform a groundbreaking robotic surgery that takes the technology to the next level: a single-incision laparoscopic surgical (SILS) hysterectomy. The hospital paved the way in the urogynecology field when urogynecologist Martin P. Michalewski, M.D., performed a SILS hysterectomy with the da Vinci Robot through the belly button, leaving virtually no visible scar. “Rather than making three or four separate one-quarter-inch

abdominal incisions, SILS uses a single one-inch incision,” Dr. Michalewski says. “The advantage over traditional laparoscopic surgery is that there is practically no visible scars, as the only scar is hidden within the umbilicus. Since there are fewer incisions, there is significantly less pain as there is less tissue trauma, less bleeding, and less risk of infection or injury from multiple port insertions.” Robert A. Graebe, M.D., chair and program director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Monmouth, points out that the introduction of minimally invasive technologies such as robotics and SILS is changing surgery dramatically, and notes that it’s critical for people to research their treatment options to be sure they are receiving the most effective approach that will yield the best results. Dr. Graebe, who helped to pioneer gynecologic endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery in addition to Laser surgery while a Reproductive Endocrine and Infertility fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, notes that Monmouth’s team of gynecologists and gynecologic subspecialists in the fields of gynecologic oncology, urogynecology and reproductive endocrinology are skilled in the latest robotic, laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and other minimally invasive techniques. “At Monmouth, a nationally recognized group of sub-specialists has been assembled to meet the health care needs of women in our community,” Dr. Graebe says. Nearly 60 percent of the hysterectomies performed at Monmouth are done robotically—including gynecologic oncology cases—with better outcomes then many major institutions nationally. A major academic medical center, Monmouth presented its Ob-Gyn resident research abstract regarding this achievement at the 2011 annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Painting a Picture of Surgical PreciSion in 2006, MonMouth MeDicaL center aDDeD another impressive achievement to its long list of minimally invasive surgical firsts, becoming the first hospital in the region to offer the da vinci® s surgical system—the sophisticated robotic platform that combines computer and robotic technologies with the skills of the surgeon to overcome the limitations of traditional surgery. for Monmouth, the da vinci system has painted a picture of surgical precision and a future where an ever-widening population of patients will be able to benefit from the advantages offered by minimally invasive surgery. utilizing da vinci surgical technology, Monmouth Medical center gynecologists, gynecologic oncologists, urogynecologists and reproductive endocrinologists are able to treat many women who have complex gynecological problems without traditional open surgery. to learn more about robotic surgery at Monmouth Medical center, call 888-724-7123.

to learn more or for a referral to a Monmouth Medical center gynecologist or gynecologic subspecialist, call 888-724-7123.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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Irish-born Monmouth County resident Michael Hynes traded in his tool belt for a camera strap. Once a construction worker, Hynes—who always had an interest in the arts—followed his passion for photography all the way to the Jersey Shore. “I think New Jersey is a very interesting and misunderstood state,” says Hynes. “It has both natural beauty and urban grittiness.” Hynes shoots only in black and white because he finds that “monochromatic images quickly draw the viewer’s attention to the core of the image.” His photos offer somber and breathtaking views of nature and architecture from Ireland to Manasquan. “Growing up in Ireland, you are never far from the ocean,” says Hynes, “and being so close to the Jersey Shore now, I find it appealing to explore the various towns and include them in my work.” Currently in Switzerland because of his wife’s job, Hynes plans to use his time there to its fullest, taking photos of the Swiss landscape, and he hopes to return ready for a summer gallery opening back home in Monmouth. To buy prints of Hynes’ photography, visit michaelhynesphotography.com.

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LET’S HAVE A HAND FOR GOOD SCENTS In cold-and-flu season, having hand sanitizer lotion in purse or pocket is more than handy; it’s a must. What’s not so convenient is the strong alcohol smell that may linger after you use it. That’s the effect of the 60 percent alcohol content that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand sanitizers must have in order to be effective. Fortunately, some brands are trying hard to improve hand sanitizers’ scents appeal while adhering to CDC standards. After hands-on tests, the favorite hand sanitizer in our office—the hands-down winner, you might say—was EO Hand Sanitizer Spray in organic peppermint, which uses essential oils. The peppermint was invigorating, and the gentle spray left hands feeling soft. It’s available at Whole Foods Market in Middletown and at eoproducts.com.

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It’s no secret that flowers are one of the most popular gifts on Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, Monmouth County boasts a trio of longestablished places to find a bouquet that will make your sweetheart smile: The Ocean Grove Flower & Gift Shop (732.988.7900, ocean groveflowers.com) has been serving the Monmouth area since it was founded by hotel owners Ted and Ella Trouborst in 1971. Years later, coincidentally, the family sold it to fellow hotel owners Tom and Cathy Rechlin, who still run it today. Customers will find a wide variety of both traditional and modern arrangements for all occasions. Kirk Florist (732.938.2487, kirkflorist.com), a family-owned shop in Howell, has been around for 50 years and has consistently been voted one of the best flower shops in the area. Kirk prides itself on always giving the most value to its customers. Since 1930, Foggia Florist and Greenhouses (732.222.2999, foggiaflorist.com) has been in Oceanport. Owner Bill Hazley incorporates nature and the beauty of the great outdoors into his arrangements. His flowers and bouquets have been featured everywhere from the lobbies of Trump high-rises to events in the Hamptons.

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WINTER’S WONDER PILL Are you getting enough vitamin D? Michael Holick, M.D., author of The Vitamin D Solution, estimates that up to 50 percent of Americans are at risk for a deficiency of this vital, versatile vitamin. The main things people associate with Vitamin D are calcium absorption and bone health, but new research suggests it promotes skin healing and blood flow; helps control diabetes; helps alleviate seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual symptoms and mood swings and may even lower one’s odds of cancer. It’s also thought to improve immune-system function, decreasing your risk of catching a cold or the flu. The U.S. Government recently raised the recommended daily allowance of D from 200–400 international units (IUs) to 600— and some experts suggest higher amounts. Food sources of Vitamin D include fatty fish (salmon, mackerel and tuna), cod liver oil, milk, beef liver and fortified cereal products. Supplements of the vitamin are available in pill form. (Talk to your physician first.) Symptoms of a deficiency include pains, especially in the bones, and fatigue. If you’re concerned that you may be D-deficient, ask your physician to check your Vitamin D level.

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I love to dance and could definitely use more exercise, so I decided to try Zumba, the Latin-inspired dance “fitness party” that has become increasingly popular worldwide since it was born in Colombia in the late ’90s. Fitness professionals surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine recently put Zumba on the list of the top 10 predicted fitness trends for the first time—it comes in at number nine for 2012. I headed over to my local gym one Sunday to see what this workout craze was all about and found a spot in the back of the class as the instructor started the first routine. At first, I struggled to keep up with the super-fast merengue, salsa and flamenco moves, but the steps were repeated enough that soon I was getting it. I felt like I was back at the Copacabana nightclub in New York City, where I used to go back in my 20s. The upbeat mix of Latin songs and radio hits really had me wanting to shake it! That’s a big part of the appeal, says Carol Thornley, owner of DanceCraft Dance Studio (732.216.6382, dancecraftonline.com) in Belmar, who also teaches Zumba through the Neptune Recreation Department and at the Neptune Senior Center: “It’s more like going to a dance club than to an exercise class, and the music is addicting.” A one-hour Zumba class burns between 400 and 800 calories. “It’s a great cardio workout because you’re interval training but constantly moving,” says Thornley. I know I’m sold. Zumba is the most fun I’ve had working out in a long time, so I hope this fitness fad has serious staying power. —MARISA SANDORA

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HEARTY ADVICE

Are you doing all you can to protect your ticker? For American Heart Month in February, the American Heart Association (AHA) urges men and women to be proactive in preventing heart disease. Here are some tips: 1. Get screened. Healthy adults should get blood-pressure screenings every two years, cholesterol and triglycerides screenings every five years and, beginning at age 45, blood glucose screenings every three years. 2. Watch your weight. Obesity—a body mass index of 30 or higher— is a major independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke. (Compute your BMI at heart.org.) Also, a waist circumference of more than 35 inches in women or 40 inches in men raises the risk of heart disease more than the same amount of weight carried elsewhere. 3. Get moving. Studies have shown that for every hour you spend walking, you may increase your life expectancy by two hours. 4. Visit the dentist. People who have their teeth professionally cleaned at least once a year have a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and 13 percent lower risk of stroke.

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Aromatherapy involves using essential oils—inhaled, applied topically or, less often, taken orally—as a form of complementary medicine. It’s been used to promote mental and physical health since the days of ancient Egypt. According to Indian Lake resident Adora Winquist—an aromatherapist and founder of the aromatherapy brand Opus Gaia (877.840.4242, opusgaia.com)—the sense of smell is directly linked to memory. “When we inhale a scent it travels to the limbic system in the brain, which stores all of our memory and emotion,” says Winquist. Each scent is said to have unique capabilities. For example, lavender is thought to be calming and induce a relaxation response, while peppermint is considered a good digestive aid. Blood orange is said to be energizing and ylang-ylang is believed to have aphrodisiac qualities. Winquist suggests that shoppers steer clear of perfumed oils. Though they may smell similar, perfume oils lack the holistic benefits of essential oils because they are synthetically derived.

PARTY HEALTHY

A catered event requires so much preparation that you may not be able to keep healthy eating top of mind. But don’t worry—Monmouth County’s Marita Lynn Catering (877.607.4439, maritalynncatering.com), offers organic and eco-friendly meals made from local produce. “I make sure our food is good not just for our clients, but for the planet as well,” says owner and chef Marita Lynn. Lynn also started the At Home Lifestyle Program, which offers local families the chance to have fresh-cooked meals delivered daily. “I wanted people who are too busy to cook to have an easy way to serve healthy meals to their families.”

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Fiscal Fitness! As we head into 2012, I reflect on the things that took place in 2011 and think, would things have been different had we done better planning?

Stories of accidents, unexpected deaths, forced retirements due to facility closings—it’s all too close to us. On top of that, continued market volatility, inflation, rising health-care costs and concerns about the future of social security. All the same concerns we had in the past still continue today and factor heavily when we think about planning for our future.

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Most people I meet underestimate the amount of income required to fund a retirement that could last 20 to 30 years! According to annuity mortality tables, a healthy 65 year-old female has a 50% chance of living until age 88 or 23 years into retirement! For a married couple, at least one of you has a 25% chance of living until age 97! For the ladies who read my column, you have even more challenges— greater longevity, statistically lower earnings which mean less money going into retirement plans and social security, among other things. With company pensions slowly going away, the challenge for all of us is creating an income stream during our golden years we can’t outlive!

Inflation. The biggest threat to our long-term security.

The inflation rate varies from year to year, but since 1926 it has averaged 3.1% a year. The cost of healthcare insurance and healthcare in general is rising faster than inflation. What about the cost of long-term care? About half of all Americans will need long-term care services at some point in their lives, and the number is much higher for women. Generally, Medicare pays only a very small part of long-term care expenses-and only under restricted circumstances. With longer longevity, it’s no surprise to find that nearly three out of four of nursing home residents are women, according to AARP Public Policy Institute.You need to know what Medicaid and Medicare doesn’t pay for and plan accordingly.

How long will your money last? Interest rates are at historical lows. If you are keeping your money in cash, after inflation and taxes, what is your real rate of return? Negative? How will you keep pace with rising healthcare costs? How can you insure your retirement income keeps pace? With traditional pensions going away, many people are taking a fresh look at annuities to supplement their income. According to a recent article in Barrons1, there are over 1,600 iterations of the product available, enough to make your head spin! It’s no wonder people contemplating retirement are confused about funding their retirement.

Stock and bond markets don’t always cooperate. What a year! The S&P500 Index eked out a total return gain of 2.1% (including the impact of reinvested dividends), but not with some volatility along the way. Missing just the 3 best percentage gain days last year, your gain falls to over a 10% loss. Like dominoes, return sequence, or the order in which your investment’s returns occur, can have a dramatic impact on your retirement income. More importantly, on its ability to last. Will the markets cooperate when it’s time for your first withdrawal? What can you do to minimize those unexpected risks? We juggle careers and family. We multi-task. Our planning, as good as it seems on paper, may be incomplete. Why wait for something to happen to look for help when you should be developing those relationships now with trusted advisors. Get a second opinion. I can help.

AbouT The AuThor: Debra Fournier is a Principal of Harbor Lights Financial Group, a full service wealth advisory firm located in Manasquan, N.J. She has been providing comprehensive financial planning and fee-only asset management to affluent families in Monmouth and Ocean counties for over a decade. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, a professional designation that certifies her to examine the financial ramifications of a proposed divorce settlement. These services are especially productive in divorce cases where there are complicated financial issues, significant assets or an imbalance of financial knowledge between the divorcing couple. Debra has been a frequent guest on Good Day New York and quoted in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. She is a member of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts and serves as an executive board member of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group. To schedule a private, no-obligation phone consultation, please call 800-995-4534 or email debra.fournier@hlfg.com

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This information should not be construed as specific tax, legal or investment advice. Debra Fournier is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice. Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC

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she was “blessed with an eye for color.” as the daughter of the president of the West Virginia Garden Club, DiMisa has been doing floral design since age 5. But today, the owner of Rumson’s Entertain with Jane is arranging more than flowers. she designs, plans and executes parties—and what parties! From booking a four-star chef for an intimate dinner to pitching a big top and bringing in a baby elephant for a child’s birthday, this entertaining powerhouse knows how to make each event an affair to remember. hoW did you get your start? as an interior designer in Florida, my job was to set up executive apartments and party planning, and floral design was a natural transition. I’d design clients’ birthday parties, weddings and a lot of their political fundraisers, including some for Jeb Bush’s campaign for governor.

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What brought you to rumson? My husband, Frank, lived and had his business in Rumson, so I had been coming to this area, and about eight years ago we purchased a horse farm in Middletown and did the snowbird thing. In 2008, Frank was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and I wound down my interior design business to take care of him. When Frank passed away in 2009, I made a decision. I’ve always loved New Jersey, and I decided to make it home for my daughter, Francesca, and me. I picked Rumson for Entertain with Jane because I love the old-fashioned family values here. There are a lot of mom-and-pop businesses, and we all work together. What is your signature style? Of course, I always defer to my clients, but I like traditional European floral design—an explosion of English country garden flowers in a gathering vase.

There has been no downtick in the money people spend on parties. They’re still entertaining, but more are doing it in their homes than at country clubs or restaurants. My gardenscapes have become a big staple of my business. I have many customers who want to design their own urns and window boxes.

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I do a lot of charity work—especially for cancer-related causes—where I donate both my flowers and time. For example, I worked on the “power of pink” luncheon for the Women’s Council for the leon hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medical Center, and I’ve designed homes for habitat for humanity. do you have a guiding philosophy? In the last four years, I have lost my father, my mother-in-law, my husband, a dear friend and a dog to cancer. This has made me appreciate what life offers. as a widowed single mom, I put all my positive energy into my dream. It is a gift to have this chance to teach 10-year-old Francesca what it’s like to run a business and see her face when I show her what I’ve done. you have to go get what you want in this life. you can’t wait for someone to bring it to you. —Patti Verbanas

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1 Buy smart. “Green

lifestyle” authority danny Seo, who has written numerous books on eco-friendly design, suggests bedding with natural fibers such as tencel (made from waste wood pulp) or modal (made from beech wood trees); both are free from harmful chemicals and have a silky feel. (You can find the danny Seo home line of bedding at stores like marshalls and homeGoods.) Seo also nixes petroleumbased synthetic “memory foam” pillows and mattresses, which can emit volatile organic compounds (Vocs)

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that may cause headaches; irritation of the eyes, nose and throat; nausea and other problems. Better bets: 100 percent natural latex or 100 percent organic cotton mattresses and pillows, and, if you’re not allergic, down pillows. (Find organic mattresses, pillows and bedding at White Lotus in highland Park and down pillows at down to Basics in Red Bank.)

Fight mites. “the number-one allergen found in a bedroom is the dust mite,” says andrew hirsch, m.d., of allergy & asthma associates

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5 Zap the gadgets.

the jury is still out as to whether the electromagnetic fields that emanate from our cell phones and computers cause cancer, but with the national Institute of environmental health Science calling for more studies, why take the risk? If you must have electronics in your room, move the charging station as far away from your bed as possible. and consider banning from the bedroom all blue-lightemitting devices (yes, that includes your tV). Studies show that the blue Leds can inhibit the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, disturbing your sleep cycle.

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can make it difficult to fall asleep—and stay that way— for the restorative hours of shut-eye your body needs. A sound machine can block the noise and transport you to a more serene space, piping in soothing sounds like rain or rushing air.

9 LIGHT A CANDLE.

This is a subtle one, but you can create instant serenity and do your mental health a

favor by filling the room with a candle’s cozy glow—when you’re awake, of course. “A flickering flame gives the room a soft energy,” says Bornstein. Candles made from 100 percent soy create a glow without the toxins, carcinogens or soot of paraffin.

10 SLEEP IN THE DARK. But when it’s time to catch your zzzs, the darker

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AvAnti DAy ResoRt in my dream, i’m sitting on an azure throne in a room tiled in the colors of sea and sky as mist swirls around me and stars wink above my head. Like a happy toddler, i’m painting my body with multi-colored muds when, suddenly, i’m caught in a warm rain shower. then i’m wrapped in buttery cream and swathed in a cocoon, while gentle waves lap at my sides, but i’m not getting wet, and—wait! this isn’t a dream, af ter all—it’s Razoul, Avanti’s beyondlavish signature treatment. My service

is followed by what might be the best massage ever, thanks to the awesome talents of head massage therapist Charlene, who knows just when and where to apply deep pressure, a gentle touch, or a hot washcloth. i arise from this nirvana reborn, with a new understanding of why Avanti’s clients wouldn’t go anywhere else to treat body or soul—or to find treatments ranging from facials and body therapies to teeth whitening and ear candling. Avanti Day Resort, 345 Route 9 South, Manalapan, 732.780.0222, avantisalonspa.com

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Milagro Spa at the atlantic club Karen’s fingers are dancing across my face as she def tly applies an aromatic blend of roasted sunflower seeds and essential oils of clove, lemon and thyme. this is my introduction to renovateur, a facial treatment by the French cosmetic brand carita that’s just short of magic: it goes on as a luxurious liquid and then gradually turns to a dry dust that’s gently wiped away with a warm towel. even more magical is the way Milagro’s 75-minute facial incorporates massage and acupressure, rejuvenating and

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reinvigorating the skin and—presto!— rendering stress invisible. at treatment’s end, i’m so blissed out that i don’t really care what my skin looks like—until i see it, of course, and marvel at how Karen and carita have combined their talents to take years off my face. if for some inexplicable reason you decide to forgo the facial, Milagro’s massages and body treatments are also masterful (and it has the softest spa robes i’ve ever worn).

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Milagro Spa at the Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic Ave., Manasquan, 732.223.2296. 325 Maple Ave., Red Bank, 732.450.4400, milagrospa.com

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Mosaic salon & spa Mosaic is famous for its massages, and a session with Kathleen makes me understand why. she manages to be congenial and authoritative at the same time —as if your best friend suddenly developed an encyclopedic knowledge of therapeutic massage (and the hands of an angel). Before she starts, she asks me about my needs and makes me promise to tell her if anything feels less than perfect. Then she brilliantly works out all of my kinks and sore spots (adding some reiki

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to the massage where she senses it’s needed), leaving my always-tense upper back feeling better than it has in years and the rest of me ready to face the world with a spring in my step. You’ll also find fabulous facials and body treatments here as well as a roster of healing modalities, from cupping and ear candling to healing mineral lamps. Mosaic Salon & Spa, 1392 Saint Georges Ave., Avenel, 732.669.9880. 508 Broad St., Shrewsbury, 732.530.8877. 65 Route 34 North, Morganville, 732.772.1838, mosaicsalonspa.com

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Orange Skye Day & WellneSS Spa Is this north africa or the Jersey Shore? With my eyes closed, as I take in the enticing scents of sandalwood, pomegranate and vanilla oils that are being vigorously massaged into all of my aching muscles, I’m not entirely sure, and maybe that’s the point of Orange Skye’s Moroccan Body Treatment. To the sound of birdsong and waves breaking on the sand, I’m transported far beyond the stressors of everyday life as my skin is brushed, buffed, scrubbed, oiled, massaged, hydrated, exfoliated and infused with anti-

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aging antioxidants. after an hour of pampering (that whizzes by like a Moroccan wind), I leave Orange Skye soft, glowing and smelling like fresh-baked cookies (thanks to the organic sugar scrub and the sweetly fragrant oils). Housed in a gracious turn-of-the-century home, this spa is welcoming and comfortable, but its services—from an infrared sauna and hot stone facials to ayurvedic treatments and an aqua detox foot spa—are as cuttingedge as you’ll find anywhere in the state.

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Orange Skye Day & Wellness Spa, 254 Route 35 South, Red Bank, 732.530.9003, orangeskyespanj.com

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Wisteria Beauty if you can tear yourself away from Wisteria’s expansive line of luxury skin-care and cosmetic products, you’ll find a whole other world one flight up. With its high ceilings and exposed brick walls, the second story feels like an upscale loft, and it strikes me as the perfect place for my first-ever high-tech, high-luxe facial-peel-microdermabrasion treatment. after Wisteria’s incredibly talented esthetician tara massaged my face and swathed it in heated lavender-scented towels, she applied a

detoxifying fruit enzyme mask to clean and soften my skin, followed by more massage, a pleasantly tingly glycolic acid peel, another warm towel, yet another massage and, finally, microdermabrasion with a diamond-tipped rod, which feels like the tongue of a particularly solicitous cat and sucks months of grit out of my overworked pores. suddenly i’m a microdermabrasion convert. Who knew it could be so easy and feel (and make me look) so good? Wisteria Beauty, 17 Broad St., Red Bank, 732.530.9491, wisteriabeauty.com

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find out how massage therapy can lead to significant health benefits We often think of massage as an occasional indulgence—a way to “treat” ourselves after a particularly stressful week or month. But that time spent on personal pampering is also doing the body good: scientific evidence points to tangible health benefits resulting from regular massage, including better digestion, better circulation, faster healing times and relief from pain. in fact, some hospitals have begun offering therapeutic massage therapy. here, experts answer some common questions relating to stress and massage: What effect does stress have on the body?

When we are feeling stressed, the body activates its sympathetic nervous system, which causes the “fight or flight” reaction, explains Raj gupta, D.C., founder of garden state spine and Pain institute in eatontown. “for example, if someone sneaks up behind you and screams, the scared feeling you get is your body going into fight or flight mode—it’s preparing to attack or run away,” explains Dr. gupta. “that split-second decision takes place in the nervous system.” During “fight or flight,” the body releases special hormones, including cortisol and norepinephrine, which cause an increase in heart rate, tightening of the muscles and a reduction in digestion, immune system function and saliva production—all so that the body can use that excess energy to protect itself. “the problem is that we are coming in contact with so many stressors that our adrenals are pumping out

hormones constantly and becoming tired,” says Dr. gupta. “a host of health problems occur when ‘fight or flight’ is stimulated too often: hair loss, heart problems, skin disease and sleep disorders.” also, when stress is continual, the muscles stay taut, which prevents fresh blood from flowing into them and pushing out the old blood.

“massage works similarly to squeezing water out of a sponge. the therapist is pushing toxins out so nutrients can get into the muscles.” —RaJ guPta, D.C.

When stress hormones are stored in the fat cells, they become toxins. also, when we become tired from stress, exercise or lack of sleep, the body creates another toxin—lactic acid. “Lactic acid is a waste product of our muscles, like exhaust in a car,” explains John marco, a physical therapist and the founder and Coo of hand and stone massage and facial spa, a national company headquartered in hamilton with a location in emerson. When the body is consistently producing lactic acid without

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releasing it, it creates a buildup, which leads to an achy feeling. hoW can massage help? “massage works similarly to squeezing water out of a sponge,” says Dr. gupta. “the therapist is pushing toxins out so nutrients can get into the muscles. it’s like a cleansing.” Your therapist will likely advise you to drink water after your massage. this is because when those toxins are released, they enter the bloodstream and need to pass through the liver and the kidneys to leave the body. massage also activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system—which allows the body to “rest and digest” and to release endorphins, or “feel good” hormones. now relaxed, the body allows itself to heal and recharge, resulting in that tranquil, blissful state we experience after a relaxing massage. Your heart rate slows, your lungs expand, your muscles relax and the immune and digestive systems resume functioning normally. “massage benefits anyone under stress,” says Dr. gupta. “the relaxation effects sometimes can last two or three days after the massage.” “When we connect massage to healthy lifestyle, it’s a proven modality backed by hospitals,” adds marco. for best results, therapists recommend that you get a massage regularly—as often as weekly, says gupta—and with Valentine’s Day specials in many salons, now is the perfect time to start. —Liz Donovan

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goals for a new you Quick: What’s your Wellness goal this year? Whether it’s finally dropping those 10 pounds, hitting the hay an hour earlier or something else, we’re here to tell you you can do it! Follow these strategies for making a lifestyle change stick, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier, happier you: Be speciFic. it’s not enough to tell yourself, “i’m going to walk more,” says Megan Moeller, a health coach and manager of the university of iowa’s wellness program, which features a popular online program that allows employees to track their goals and reward themselves when they meet them. you need to have a plan, such as “i’m going to walk for 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week.” Make sure your goal is MeasuraBle. instead of setting a goal of drinking “more” water, decide how much you’ll imbibe—maybe two additional 8-ounce glasses every day. get organized. record your goal in a journal and consider downloading a log from a website such as spark people.com or mypyramidtracker.gov. or try a mobile app, such as Weight Watchers or couch to 5k. “you need to be

able to track your progress,” says Moeller. Focus on your actions. if you want to lose weight, think about how you’ll accomplish that as well as the number of pounds you want to drop. so you might decide, “i’m going to pack one fruit and one vegetable in my lunch every day this week.” Be realistic. “the most weight you can lose—and keep off—is 10 to 15 percent of your body weight,” says david goldberg, ph.d., a psychologist in the bariatric surgery program at Monmouth Medical center and clinical director of little silver Behavioral health. “i tell people not to focus on a particular number on the scale, because it’s easy to go astray. instead, focus on things you may be able to do if you drop some pounds —climb the stairs more easily or shop for regular-size clothing.” also, create short-term targets for yourself. “they’ll make your long-term goals more realistic,” says Moeller. For example, if you’ve chosen to quit smoking, you might decide, “one week from now, i will limit smoking to three cigarettes a day.” “that may be more attainable than quitting cold turkey,” says Moeller. think positive. instead of obsessing about how you

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believe you’ve fallen short (you only made it to the gym twice this week, for instance), “focus on what went well,” says Moeller. “Two days of working out are better than nothing.” Research shows that the more you believe in your ability to accomplish a goal, the better your chances of actually doing it. RewaRd sMall wins. if you’ve stuck to your exercise goal after a month or so, reward yourself—perhaps with a pedicure or something else you enjoy. “it helps you to recognize your progress,” says Moeller. in the long term, though, an even better idea is to identify the intrinsic rewards you gain by sticking with your resolve, such as “i had more energy” or “i slept better.” “an intrinsic reward allows you to see how your behavior is leading to changes in your body,” she says. seT a deadline foR youRself. “if you don’t create a time frame for meeting your goal, you’ll always be waiting for the magic moment,” says Moeller. Go public. any time you announce your goal to others—whether it’s telling a family member or friend in person or posting it on facebook—your accountability becomes greater. “we don’t like to disappoint others,” notes Moeller. buddy up. it’s much tougher to back out of meeting a friend for a morning walk than it is to hit the snooze button on your alarm clock. so find a pal who shares the same goal and work toward it together. also, “getting support from others who can give you feedback—about your weight loss, for instance—is important,” says dr. Goldberg. “any comments that reinforce your progress are key.” idenTify youR challenGes. write down obstacles you know you’ll face, then decide how to deal with them, advises Moeller. for instance, if you’re trying to lose weight and will be attending a party, plan how you’ll avoid overeating. you might bring your own “safety” food, or you may decide to enjoy the foods you love but consume smaller portions. “if you plan how to respond to a situation in advance, you’ll probably make a better decision than you would in the moment,” says Moeller. sTeeR cleaR of TeMpTaTion. “you may have to distance yourself from locations or people who encourage old behavior,” says Moeller. if you’re trying to quit smoking, for instance, avoid the smoking area during your coffee break.

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consideR MakinG anoTheR posiTive chanGe. Research shows that when you’re making one adjustment in your life, it’s usually a good time to make another one too. “if you’re motivated, you might as well strike while the iron is hot,” Moeller says. in fact, some goals go hand in hand. for instance, if you’re quitting smoking, consider starting an exercise program. exercise becomes easier when you kick the habit, and it can help relieve stress—and use that extra energy and lung capacity. don’T Give up. even if you’ve tried and failed to meet your goal before, it doesn’t mean you can’t triumph this time. says Moeller: “you’re better prepared to make the change now.”

5 monmouth county residents REVEAl tHEIR WEllNESS GoAlS “to ADD MoRE FRESH FRUItS, AND pARtIcUlARlY VEGEtABlES, to tHE FooD I pREpARE FoR MY DAUGHtER AND ME” —jodi bruker, 40, middletown

“to GRAtIFY MY pASSIoN FoR HElpING otHERS, GUIDING tHEM to ExpRESS tHEIR INNER BEAUtY BY GIVING tHEM A GlAMoRoUS oUtlook oN lIFE” —elio VentrellA, 32, red bAnk

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iscovering that your child has an eating disorder is like falling down the rabbit hole into a disorienting netherworld where the usual rules have been turned on their head. how is it possible that the young person you nurtured and nourished is suddenly refusing nourishment—or frantically overindulging? susan Maccia’s rabbit-hole journey began at a family party in her verona home in 2005. her 13-year-old daughter, christine, had just returned from camp, where she’d lost a considerable amount of weight. after eating dessert, Maccia says, her daughter seemed “agitated” and left the dinner table for her bedroom. When Maccia looked in on her to see what was up, she found christine on the floor, frantically doing crunches and sobbing. it was the first inkling the family had that christine was suffering from an eating disorder. after receiving an official diagnosis from a therapist and spending several weeks trying to find appropriate treatment, the Maccias were able to

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check her into the eating disorders unit at a nearby hospital, where, over the next few months, she was discharged and readmitted twice. it was clear that christine wasn’t responding to treatment, and her mother was feeling increasingly desperate. “she was failing fast,” Maccia says, “and during her third hospitalization they basically said she had to go into a residential facility because she was in the grip of the eating disorder and didn’t have the strength to fight it at the time, mentally or physically.” Because there were no residential facilities in new Jersey, Maccia enrolled her daughter in an eating disorders center in utah that could take her immediately. after 13 months in treatment, christine returned home. she’d regained much of the weight that she’d lost; she was eating again; and, thanks to intensive therapy, she was feeling better about her weight and herself. But last september, at the start of her freshman year at the university of north carolina, christine relapsed. her parents pulled her out

of school, and she was readmitted to the rehab center. today, she’s living at home, attending college at Montclair state university and hoping to return to north carolina in the near future. as Maccia learned firsthand, eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are among the most intractable of illnesses. until recently, the best therapies showed only a 20 percent success rate after a year of treatment. and among mental illnesses, eating disorders are by far the most deadly, with a fatality rate of 10 percent per decade (which means that for each decade that a person suffers with the disease, her chance of dying is 10 percent). “there have been fantastic individual successes,” notes thomas insell, M.D., director of the national institute of Mental health, “but overall it’s been a very difficult illness to treat.”

giving faMilies hope that may be changing, though. studies of so-called family-based therapy—in which the patient lives at home and the family

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Not AN eAsy FIx Despite its benefits and success rates, family-based therapy does have drawbacks that may be prohibitive for some families. “It is often impractical in families where one or two parents are working,” says Donald erwin, Ph.D., an eating disorders specialist at Monmouth Psychology Associates in tinton Falls. one parent, for instance, may have to take family or medical leave, or the family may have to bring in a relative to cover for them during working hours. the job of getting an adolescent with anorexia to eat can be daunting—and disruptive—especially in the first phase of treatment, and not all families are willing or able to take it on. In addition, inpatient programs may be necessary if there are pressing medical issues involved—if the eating disorder has resulted in severe dehydration or low heart rate, for instance. the good news is that, if you do send your child to an inpatient program, you can apply the principles of family-based therapy to his or her transition to home life and independent eating once he or she is discharged. And an increasing number of individual therapists are incorporating family-based methods into their treatment approaches.

the PAreNts’ job In most family-based therapies there are three phases of treatment, and parents play an important role in all three. In the first phase, which usually lasts one to two months, parents are expected to assume complete control of their child’s eating behavior, and the entire family—siblings included—meets with a therapist, generally once a week. the therapist focuses on the dangers of severe malnutrition, assesses the family’s typical interaction pattern and eating habits, and, at a family meal, assists parents in encouraging their child to eat a little more than he or she was prepared to. the therapist trains parents to express sympathy and understanding about their child’s ambivalence while at the same time being verbally per-

“there have been fantastic individual successes, but overall, eating disorders have been very difficult to treat.” —thoMAs INsell, M.D.

sistent in their expectation that starvation is not an option. they can express to their child that while he or she may have many choices, being ill isn’t one of them. In the second phase, control of eating is gradually transferred back to the adolescent, and therapy focuses on the patient’s progress. When the transfer is complete, phase three begins; therapy at this point may be less about the eating disorder than about typical developmental issues like curfews and friendships. even in phase three, it’s unlikely that the child will be making all food-related decisions on his or her own; as in other families, parents will still call at least some of the shots.

WhAt About MeDIcAtIoN? If your child is suffering from anxiety and/ or depression—conditions that often accompany an eating disorder—prescription antidepressants can help. Antidepressants may also help control

the symptoms of bulimia and binge eating disorder, especially when used in conjunction with other therapies. Anorexia, however, remains mostly resistant to medication. “At one point there was a lot of interest in some of the atypical second generation anti-psychotics,” notes Dr. Insell, “because weight gain is a major side effect. but the results were pretty disappointing, mainly because nobody wanted to take them.”

eArly DetectIoN Whatever the therapy, experts agree that the earlier an eating disorder is discovered and treated, the easier it is to manage. “We know that if people are identified and receive treatment early in the disorder, the chances of its becoming a severe chronic illness are significantly decreased,” says therapist lara Gregorio, program manager at the National eating Disorders Association (NeDA). In fact, NeDA is introducing legislation in several states to have eating disorders added to the list of required school health screenings, along with tests for vision, hearing, scoliosis and so on. until that happens, however, parents need to be alert to potential signs. According to Marnie Fegan, Psy.D., cofounder of the begin Within center for Nutritional and Psychological Wellness in red bank, they include sudden, unexplained weight loss, a change in eating behaviors (a refusal to eat formerly favorite foods, for instance, or an unexpected switch to vegetarianism), an increase in exercise or signs of secret bingeing (a feature of bulimia) like a stash of food wrappers. If you suspect an eating disorder, talk with your child and let him or her know you’re concerned. unless the conversation allays your suspicions (keeping in mind that denial often goes hand in hand with the condition), you should speak to a therapist as well—preferably someone who specializes in eating disorders. “I’ve been doing this for 30-some years,” says Dr. erwin, “and my clinical expertise allows me to interpret information very quickly. If you don’t specialize in the field, it’s a whole other ballgame.” If you decide to pursue family-based therapy, you’ll find more information, including a list of therapists, on websites like maudsley parents.org and feast-ed.org. If you can’t locate a specialist in your area, there are short courses, including one sponsored by the eating Disorders Program at the

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is in charge of his or her care (usually in partnership with a trained therapist)—are showing one-year success rates of 50 percent. When you compare that to the 20 percent rate for other treatments, says Dr. Insell, “it’s an important differential.” It’s certainly important to patients and their families. For serious eating disorders that might otherwise require hospitalization or inpatient treatment, family therapy generally helps families avoid interrupting a child’s schooling and normal social life. And parents often find that they’re uniquely qualified to help keep their child on track because they’re so strongly motivated to do so. What about siblings? An eating disorder disrupts family life in countless ways, large and small, and it may make brothers and sisters feel marginalized (“All anyone cares about is her”) and burdened by the illness. Family-based therapy sessions allow siblings to voice their grievances, understand what’s going on, and—most important—learn that they’re not to blame or responsible for making things better. Another significant benefit: Family-based therapy costs considerably less than an inpatient program.

University of California at San Diego, that train parents in the family-based method.

Why an eating DiSorDer? Most parents can’t help asking what caused the problem, and not long ago, one of the answers might have been “you.” Like autism and schizophrenia before them, anorexia and other eating disorders were once considered the result of a dysfunctional family environment. now, an increasing number of researchers believe that biology—in |the form of hormones, perhaps—and genetics both contribute too. eating disorders tend to run in families, along with other conditions like anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. other family members’ problems can be relevant in a more immediate sense as well. “Whenever i do a family history, i find at least one other family member with a related problem, if not an eating disorder, then addiction, anxiety and so on,” says Jody Weiner Davis, L.C.S.W., a family therapist in englishtown who specializes in eating disorders. Culture plays a role as well: Kids today can’t escape the pervasive message that fat is bad and thin is good, and they’re dieting—and developing eating disorders—at an increasingly younger age. “We used to say it started at 13 in girls,” notes Dr. insell, “but it’s happening younger and it’s happening in boys too. there was also a time when this was thought to be mostly a white, upper-middle-class kids’ disease, but that’s not true anymore either.” he notes that eating disorders often strike the most successful adolescents—kids who were good students and high-performing athletes. Christine Maccia, for example, was a competitive swimmer who was terrified that she might not make her times if she put on weight. Still, one of the salient features of family-based therapy is that it doesn’t concentrate on the “why” of eating disorders but on the all-important “how”: how to empower families to come together and save the life of the child they cherish.

3 key eating disorders

Anorexia nervosa involves an obsession about food and weight and, generally, the desire to lose weight by any means possible, including starvation and/or excessive exercise. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by bingeing—eating large amounts of food— followed by purging—an attempt to quickly get rid of the extra calories through forced vomiting or extreme exercise. Binge eating disorder is similar to bulimia in that it involves bingeing—extreme overeating— but it doesn’t involve purging.

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For information, support and more resources, contact the national eating Disorders association (neDa) at 212.575.6200 or nationaleatingdisorders.org.

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Power The newsletter Environmental Nutrition has named the kiwi one of the “15 super foods for super health”—and no wonder. At an average 92 calories per serving— which is approximately two medium-sized kiwis—this fruit holds double the daily recommended serving of vitamin C. That’s more per size than oranges!

PrePAre kiwis are also a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin k and actinidine, an enzyme that breaks down proteins and dairy products and promotes a healthy digestive system. Though many people peel or scoop out a kiwi before eating, the peel is actually where most of the vitamins are found. The skin is completely edible and just needs to be scrubbed or “shaved” lightly with a peeler to remove the fuzzy hairs of the exterior.

Buy · STore · Grow There are two ways to tell if a kiwi is ripe: scent and softness. A ripe kiwi will have a strong, tangy fragrance similar to citrus fruit and will yield to slight pressure—just squeeze it lightly between your index finger and thumb. once ripe, the fruit stays fresh for about nine days. it should be stored at room temperature, but harder, unripe kiwis can be kept for eight days in a refrigerator crisper.

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A rose mAy be A rose may be a rose … but when you’re talking pizza, it’s another story. Especially if you go back to where it all began—Napoli, the city by the sea. It’s there, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, that San Marzano plum tomatoes—the only ones deemed worthy of pizza, according to the VPN (Verace Pizza Napolitana), the association that certifies genuine Neapolitan-style pizza the world over—grow sweet and fleshy. Where mozzarella is made fresh every day. Where basil leaves shoot up big and green under the Mediterranean sun. Add Italian doublezero flour, a dash of salt and, of course, extra-virgin olive oil, and you have almost all of the ingredients you need to make una vera pizza napoletana— a true Neapolitan pizza. What’s left? Yeast, water and, most important of all, a brick oven. Thirty-three of those dome-shaped brick chambers still stand among the ruins of ancient Pompeii, extraordinarily intact: A layer of clay over the bricks provides insulation, while terra-cotta tiles line the floor. “The real beauty of the brick oven is the way it radiates the heat,” says Jeff Tenner, executive chef at Bertucci’s in Hazlet. “You get intense heat from the stone hearth and then the concave interior provides an even heat throughout the oven.” It’s this age-old marvel of engineering, still in use today, that generates temperatures of 1,000 degrees plus, and that’s a key factor: “This means that the crust achieves its beautiful crispness and the toppings and cheese are all cooked evenly—and fast!” Tenner explains. In fact, authentic brick-oven pizzas should be turned out in about 90 seconds—that flash-baking is what allows the crust to come out charred and blistered but still pliable. Crisp and puffy, it creates the perfect foil for the creaminess of the melted mozzarella. Incidentally, the cheese should not create a rubbery seal over the pizza’s sur face (like, say, at Domino’s or Pizza Hut). Instead, it should form puddles of milk y goodness, which, in turn, contrast with the mild acidity of the tomatoes. At Bertucci’s, the tomatoes don’t come from Naples but are “handselected each summer in California,” says Tenner. And the sauce atop a true

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Neapolitan pizza? It shouldn’t be some fancy herb-laden pseudo-marinara concoction, authorities insist, but simple pureed tomatoes. Proportion is important too, with the perfect Neapolitan pie consisting of one-third crust, one-third tomato and one-third mozzarella. When fed into the mouth of a wood-fired oven for just seconds, these humble yet high-quality

ingredients take on the characteristic flavor coveted all over the planet. Have we fired up your appetite for pizza now? Seek out a brick oven for the real deal—while wood is the fuel they used in Pompeii, coal works too. Cast aside any urges for pineapple or ham toppings, and opt instead for simple, savor y—and absolutely sublime. —Maria LissandreLLo

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3life insurance

Many people choose arbitrary coverage amounts. Instead, Fournier asks specific questions to assess each client’s circumstances in order to estimate the income his or her family would need to maintain financial stability. “I look at someone’s age, number of dependents, salary and monthly expenses, and also consider factors such as funeral expenses and future college costs,” says Fournier. “A lot of people buy life insurance without fully understanding their needs, then realize their policy should actually be higher than originally estimated.”

4wills andinheritance

thesebasicswillle adyoutoward financialprudence—andprosperit y our country is struggling through tough economic times. Though unemployment had ticked down slightly at press time, housing remained anemic and the euro’s persistent sniffles were starting to look like contagious double pneumonia. Amid such financial instability, how can you maintain reasonable proportion in your own financial life—and a healthy balance in your bank? Our financial specialist focuses on six factors:

plan, such as a 401(k) or a 403(b), as his or her primary savings vehicle. “I’m amazed at how many young people don’t use these because they think they can’t afford to,” says Debra Fournier, a certified financial planner practitioner at Harbor Lights Financial Group in Manasquan. “Many companies offer a match on contributions to a certain level, so if you’re not putting aside at least that much, it’s like throwing away free money!”

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assets Talk with a financial

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“If you’ve accumulated creditcard debt, you may first want to consolidate so you can have just one balance and make a single payment,” says Fournier. Such debt can be hard to erase, as those companies traditionally charge very high interest rates. So make these payments a priority—and stop using the cards. House debt, on the other hand, is not necessarily bad. Owning a home means building equity, and home mortgages are taxdeductible. “If you have a variable rate, make sure you have a sustainable mortgage that won’t crush you down the road, when rates inevitably go up,” says Fournier.

6emergency fund

Aim to have enough funds in your bank to cover six months’ worth of necessities, including mortgage and car payments, phone bills, utilities and groceries. “It may take years to build up a sufficient reserve,” says Fournier, “but every saved penny is a step in the right direction.” —Francesca Moisin

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Paint pottery at the thompson Park creative Arts center February 5 and March 4.

THROUGH FEB 19

Catch August Wilson’s JITNEY at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. Set in 1977 Pittsburgh, this play tells the tale of gypsy cab drivers, star-crossed lovers and an estranged father and son. Tickets: $24–$57 . To learn more, call 732.842.9000 or visit trtc.org.

local shops and Victorian inns hunting for hearts and sampling chocolate. This free self-guided tour starts and ends at the Chamber of Commerce, where you can pick up your game board and start searching. For more information, call 732.774.1391 or visit oceangrovenj.com.

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Thompson Park Creative Arts Center invites you to try your hand at pottery painting during OpEN CEramICs in Lincroft, 12:30–4:30 p.m. No experience is required to paint a piece of pre-fired work, which will be glazed and ready to enjoy within the week. Cost: $6 per hour plus the cost of bisque-ware (starting at $3 ). Call 732.842.4000 or visit monmouthcountyparks.com for details.

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MaR 3 Kicking off the Belmar

Parade Weekend is the CElTIC ChasE at Belmar Beach, 10:30 a.m. This mile-long run takes place directly on the beach and includes a kids’ fun run. Afterward, celebrate your achievement at the post-race party at 507 Main. Registration: $20 before Feb. 24,

$23 from Feb. 25 to Mar. 2, $25 on race day; $10 for children in advance, $15 on race day. Call 732.894.9096 or visit jerseyrunner.com to learn more.

MaR 22–25 Plan a movie night that stretches into a full weekend at the GardEN sTaTE FIlm FEsTIval at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park. Now in its 10th year, this event provides a venue for independent filmmakers to show their work. Friday night will feature a cocktail gala and special screening. Tickets: $50 for a weekend pass, which includes regular screenings, panel discussions, workshops and the gala. Special events are priced separately. Go to gsff.org for a listing of films and a calendar of the weekend’s events.

MaR 24 Kids and the young at

heart can create a kite and send it sailing during Monmouth County Parks’ OldFashIONEd kITE-makING Class at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel, 12:30 p.m. Participants will use newspaper, twigs and fabric as materials for the kite. Free admission. For more information, call 732.946.3758 or visit monmouthcountyparks.com. Send event listings to: Monmouth Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail us at thingstodo@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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venison. For a more casual dining experience, the Catamount Restaurant at The Lodge offers family-style American food and features music and dancing on select evenings. Finish your stay on a high note by visiting the world’s largest kaleidoscope, located in the historic barn silo. Catch the stunning kaleidoscope show “Hexagon Holiday,” which runs through President’s Day weekend, and bring a souvenir home from the Kaleidostore, where you’ll find a vast display of kaleidoscopes in every size and shape and ranging in price from $4 to $40,000. Although the resort has all you’ll need, be sure to leave time to explore the area— you can hike, ski or snowboard at one of the many nearby mountains, visit famous Woodstock or go antiquing in the charming town of Saugerties. —Jennifer Vreeland

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