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Every thi Woma ng a nN to Kno eeds w... and M ore! of Complimentary Copy Kane County Take One, It's Priceless! ® May / June, 2007 Bowes Retirement Center See Page 5 n-line: O s U d a e R man.net o nW Suburba Fun for Kidz page 12 Men...What Are They Thinking? Page 22 The # 1 Woman's Publication in Kane County! Want a Well Behaved Dog? Seven Tips You Should Know About Your Dog. 1) A dog is a dog. They think in terms of the pack. Every pack has a leader. To effectively train your dog, you must understand pack behavior so that you can become the pack leader. Your dog will then learn to respect and obey you. 2) French poodles do not speak French. Some people assume their dogs communicate the same way that humans do and, they try to communicate with dogs the way they would with another person. A dog’s communication is limited primarily to barking, growling, and body language. By understanding how dogs communicate, you will avoid the mistake of telling your dog one thing while your body language and voice sound tells it something completely different. just as aggressive as the larger German Shepherd. The only real difference is the amount of fear we perceive based on a dog’s size and its ability to cause harm. As dog owners, one of our responsibilities is to condition our dog daily to reinforce dominance (leadership) over the dog. Leadership increases our ability to control and teach our dogs what is and is not acceptable. 3) Watch the dog’s body language – it will tell you a lot. 6) Bad behaviors may be natural, but they do not have to be normal. Since dogs rely heavily on body language to communicate, a person’s body language can easily be misinterpreted. If a dog jumps on you and you respond by pushing it down with both hands, the dog may think you want to play, in much the same way it would play with other dogs. When people greet a dog, they often do not consider whether or not the dog actually wants to meet the person. Don’t move toward a dog. Always let the dog come to you. 4) Dogs are not spiteful, and you can teach an old dog new tricks. There are a number of reasons why dogs misbehave, but spite is not one of them. Although many people want to believe that dogs think like humans, dogs do not. They have only two sections to their brain and, therefore, have limited ability to reason. Thus, they cannot disobey out of spite. When a dog disobeys, it is usually for one of three reasons: 1) it does not understand what you want, 2) it does not consider you its leader, or 3) it is suffering from some kind of stress or fear. By understanding the true nature of dogs, you will be better prepared to diagnose problems or behaviors of your dog. Dogs are continuous learners and have good memories. The three things that primarily influence a dog’s behavior are association, instinct, and experience. By conditioning your dog and effectively showing it what you consider good and bad behavior, you can help any dog change its behavior. 5) What makes some dogs aggressive? One of our favorite sayings is, “You can take the dog out of the wild, but you cannot take the wild out of the dog.” A dog’s natural instincts are never far below the surface. Sometimes this behavior manifests itself as aggression because a dog will do only what its natural instincts tell it to do unless trained otherwise. The most common cause of aggression is fear of the unknown, that is, whatever the dog cannot understand or does not recognize as normal. A dog’s response to fear is instinctual. When a dog becomes frightened, it will do one of two things: fight or take flight. One breed of dog is not necessarily more aggressive than any other. The diminutive Chihuahua can be Most people consider digging, chewing, and jumping as unacceptable dog behavior. To dogs, however, these are natural actions. Dogs will do what their instinct tells them unless otherwise trained and with proper training, a dog will learn what is acceptable behavior. 7) What is the right way to discipline a dog? Since dogs cannot reason like humans, they are not deliberately naughty. Their behavior is determined by either instinct or experience. A dog will do only what comes naturally or what it has learned through association; therefore, it is not productive for humans to get angry with a dog. Physical force is both inappropriate and counterproductive. Since dogs do not have hands, they find that form of discipline to be provocative and threatening. Dog owners should use their hands as little as possible when training, and dogs must always associate your hands with gentleness and pleasure. They will comprehend your message only if it is delivered in a timely manner. Need to talk to a trainer? 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Patients should know their options.” the "I believe anyone with a herniated or degenerative disc should try VAX-D first, before surgery." ® (Valued at $250.00) 3 ©May - June 2007 the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ™ 4 ©May - June 2007 A Great Place to Call HOME! Since 1953, the Bowes family has been providing exceptional, compassionate care to seniors at the most reasonable rates in the Fox Valley area. They offer independent living with services for seniors who need extra assistance with daily living, but for whom a nursing home is not needed. This beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion, located in the heart of Elgin’s charming Historical District, features comfortable public living rooms with magnificent hand-crafted woodwork. Period furniture offers a lovely surrounding for socializing, watching TV and reading. Although the Bowes Family Retirement Center is not a nursing home, they do provide limited personal services, as well many guest activities: • • • • • • The setting for the guest rooms is reminiscent of a Bed-andBreakfast with private rooms featuring a private half-bath. Rooms are semi-furnished with space for guests’ furniture and personal treasures. Served in the beautiful dining rooms are home cooked, delicious, nutritional meals prepared daily by on-site chefs. Personal Services Resident Watch Program Medical services provided by home health care Therapy provided by home-care agencies Podiatry services Short-term stays (respite) can be accommodated Arrangements can be made for local health care visits and for attendance to area churches Guest Activity Program • Shopping trips to local stores • Restaurant visits • Live entertainment • Bingo, cards and other games • Exercise programs • Current events seminars • Monthly socials • Movies on our large-screen TV (Activities are always changing at our guests requests) THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN RETIREMENT CENTERS BOWES RETIREMENT CENTER 105 North Gifford Street Elgin (847) 741-8887 the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ™ 5 ©May - June 2007 Letter from the Publisher Hello ~ Spring is finally here! of Kane County This issue our front cover is featuring a beautiful turn-of-the century mansion known as Bowes Retirement Center. Since 1953, the Bowes family has been providing exceptional care to seniors in the Fox Valley area. ® Published and Distributed by: As many of you know, we have had an ongoing survey in the last two publications. The surveys have been flowing daily to our mail box. Thank you so much for responding. I am listening and learning more about you. It is a great reward to read the survey’s and hear your compliments, thoughts and suggestions. We are always working on new ideas for the Suburban Woman Publications. Please keep the surveys coming and we will continue to hear you. 10125 N. River Road Barrington Hills, IL 60102-9685 847-854-2744 • Fax 847-854-2693 Email [email protected] Now Available on line www.SuburbanWoman.net Laura Cavanagh Thomas Cavanagh Mary Pahlke Karen Clegg Brooke Cottone Maureen Franzen Sheryl Konnerth Brenda McVicker Cindy Micha Celeste Penn Debra Simon Laura Zolper This issue we have a feature called “Men: What are they thinking?” All of us here at the Suburban Woman had so many questions in our minds about the different thought processes between men and women...as I’m sure you all do! So, we went out to a few local restaurants and bars, equipped with a list of ten well-thought-out questions, to get some real meat and potato answers from men! As you go through the paper, you will find a full-page story on our findings. What a hoot! 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The publisher will exercise reasonable judgement in these instances and will make adjustments for the advertiser when and where appropriate. the Suburban Woman of the Northwest Suburbs™ assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material or reproductions made by advertisers. This newspaper will be published by the 15th of every other month. Subscriptions are available at $30.00 annually upon written request @ [email protected] Enjoy this issue! I do hope that you will find new businesses and connections throughout our communities. God Bless, Laura Cavanagh, Publisher MEMBERS OF: ® ® Tri-County Woman’s Papers, Inc™ and its publications: the Suburban Woman of the Northwest Suburbs , the Suburban Woman of Kane County , the Suburban Woman of DuPage ® County are in no way affiliated with any of the following: The Woman’s Newspapers, Fiske Enterprises, Stephen J. Fiske, Northwest Indiana Woman Newspaper, Chicago Woman Newspaper, NorthShore Woman Newspaper, LakeShore Woman Newspaper, Lake County Woman Newspaper, Lisa Stamos, McHenry County Woman, Inc., McHenry County Woman Newspaper, Anne Schwab, Sunrise Enterprises, South DuPage Woman Newspaper, and DuPage Woman Newspaper. Everything Today's Woman Needs to Know...and More! the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 6 ©May - June 2007 ON THE COVER Fox River Periodontics, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Don't Miss Life Because of Missing Teeth Bowes Retirement Center Page 5 Donna Faye, inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Spring Cleaning? Feature Sections Intermission Therapies, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Senior Decisions Pages - 5, 21 & 27 Spring Home Improvement Pages - Back Cover, Center Section & Pages 40 to 49 French Medical Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 HEALTH & FITNESS Back Pain Institute of Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Geneva Family Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Our Family Back on Our Feet Again! Dr. Joy L. Sunderlage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Clear Your Complexion Vein and Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Are Your Legs Ready for Summer? Got A Best Friend? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 SALONS, SPAS & SERVICES First Mortgage, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Loans Your Way Dermatique Laser and Skin . . . . . Inside Back Cover Your New Image Is A Treatment Away! A-1 Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Grand Opening BODY • MIND • SPIRIT Fabrications, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Psychic Reading Susan Peters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The County Land Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Real Estate Sales and Services Psychic Boutique by Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Custom Homes by D.R. Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS BUSINESS & FINANCE Showplace Interiors & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 "Fine Living is What You Deserve HomeVestors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Intellectual Properties, LLC Women In Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Grand Pointe Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Building with Experience FAMILY & EDUCATION Marble Tech Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Back Pain and Leg Pain Sufferers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Laser & Med Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Latest Technology, Procedures and Equipment The Art of Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Dentistry, Unlike Any You Have Experienced!!! Homewatch Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Caring for Parents OM Medispa Helping You Discover Your Ultimate Self Make a Beautiful Investment in Yourself . . . . . . . 30 Hamilton House Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Extress llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 What's the "Skinny" at Extress llc Rolfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Head Forward Syndrome Ruffners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Luxury Pet Boarding Elgin Internal Medicine Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Pretzel Palace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valley West Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A Little Off Balance? Ultimate Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOME SWEET HOME Healthfirst Chiropractic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Medical Breakthrough Rinehart Center for Reproductive Medicine . . . . 14 Did you know that a fertility specialist can help you with more medical questions than "how can I get pregnant?" Kountry Kennels Pet Resort and Spa . . . . . . . . . . 35 A Luxury Pet Resort & Spa Wild Rose Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Now Open in St. Charles SENIOR DECISIONS Bowes Retirement Center . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Bowes Retirement Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A Great Place to Call Home! Comfort Keepers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Family You Never Knew You Had Homewatch Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Caring for Parents SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT Amish Built Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Section Ashland Flooring Company. . . . . . . Center Section Hart Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Accurate Edge Landscape Services Fun for the Kidz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Da Vinci Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Great Grillin'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 McGrath Honda of Elgin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Sudoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The Buzz on Outdoor Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 FINE DINING The Buzz Outdoor Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Panera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 HEALTH FOR HIM Fox River Pilates Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 OM Medispa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Thinking about Botox? Geneva Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 How to Shop for Hearing Aids Point Flow Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Diane Meyer, DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Two Visits, Two Weeks to Terrific Teeth Dermatone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skin and Laser Center Put an End to Back & Neck Pain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 the Us Too Prostate Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intimacy and Prostate Cancer HOME & GARDEN Central Sod Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 W. Alex Goldie, Broker & ABR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Baird & Warner First Mortgage, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Loans Your Way FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS Bark Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 7 May - June 2007 Health & Fitness Clear Your Complexion Acupuncture for Acne and Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture treatments for their face! While facial acupuncture does not produce the dramatic results seen with cosmetic surgery, it will help the face look younger, healthier, and more radiant. Acupuncture can not reshape noses or chins, but it will help rejuvenate the face and take years off the face safely and naturally. By: Dr. Joy L. Sunderlage Dermatological (skin) conditions are often more of a nuisance than they are life-threatening. They can, however, affect the self esteem of young and old alike. Teens are often faced with embarrassing episodes of acne eruptions, and the older adult generation is often concerned about their wrinkles. Both age groups become concerned about their complexion’s appearance for some big event, be it prom or graduation, a family wedding or high school reunion. All the stress surrounding the event seems to cause more pimples to pop out or exaggerate the signs of aging, like more wrinkles. But there is an alternative answer to the over the counter remedies that is void of side effects… Traditional Chinese Medicine! Americans are not the only ones searching for that magical Fountain of Youth. The Chinese have practiced cosmetic acupuncture for centuries. Eight hundred years ago, this type of treatment was preformed on the royal families in China. In recent years, patients who have suffered a stroke or an episode of Bell’s Palsy have been able to improve not only the motor muscle function of their face, but their facial appearance as well. Facial acupuncture works by making the Qi energy circulate through the face and the entire body. This relaxes the facial muscles and stimulates the cells to lay down new collagen fibers under the skin. Patients will find that cosmetic acupuncture reduces frown and laugh lines, lessens bags under the eyes, diminishes facial puffiness, tightens the facial pores, creates better facial muscle tone overall, and brightens the eyes. Acupuncture for skin care isn’t a new technique. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture therapy have been around for thousands of years, yet its acceptance is still relatively “new” to our health care thoughts and choice of treatment here in the United States. Acupuncture treatments are often used in conjunction with over the counter remedies and traditional western medicine. However, it is the acupuncturist who will search for the root of the problem and will look to the interior of the body as well as the exterior condition that is often disturbingly visible to one’s eye. Acupuncture can address the underlying problems of aging, which is preferable to only masking the symptoms with harsher invasive procedures including injections and surgery. In order to have the facial rejuvenation acupuncture techniques take effect, one must also maintain a healthy balanced diet and increase the internal Qi energy overall. So, young and old alike need to be watchful of their dietary choices. In TCM, a meal should be considered more than just an accumulation of calories; it is an opportunity to supply our organs with a balanced amount of Qi energy. Every day we are exposed to thousands of chemicals and pollutants in the atmosphere, water and food. One way that our human bodies try to eliminate these exposures is through the skin. When toxins in our bodies accumulate faster than they are eliminated, or when our internal organs and immune systems are weak, the skin will start to show the disturbance that is occurring deeper in the interior. This may show up as acne in young teens and wrinkles in the older generation. Popping Pimples? Skin disorders, such as acne, are most commonly caused by the accumulation of environmental toxins resulting from a poor diet and hormonal shifts. Most often acne starts at puberty and may continue into adulthood. When it is left untreated, it can cause serious physical and psychological consequences that can persist into the later adult years. The hormonal activity that is triggered when puberty commences, stimulates the sebaceous glands, and more oil is produced. Combine this with the warmer temperatures, excessive sweating during athletic activity, hormonal shifts, and stress, a natural breeding ground for bacteria will occur. These bacteria will tend to collect more debris and pus that will eventually block the oil producing glands in the skin and a pimple will erupt. Western medicine and Eastern (TCM) medicine are in agreement that a good diet and healthy lifestyle are helpful in the prevention of acne. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) realizes that healthy living is sometimes not enough to prevent the pimples and outbreaks. The acupuncturist will dig deep into the health history and dietary habits while examining the patient. This information will help determine where the Qi energy may be blocked and what may be an underlying causative factor. Treatment will then be aimed at restructuring the unbalanced Qi energy which may be the underlying factor triggering this annoying skin disorder. Here are a few dietary guidelines/suggestions for both age groups: Avoid sugar Avoid refined grains (white rice, white flour) Avoid saturated fats Eat fresh fruits and vegetables Eat organic/hormone free whole foods that are rich in protein and fiber Eat nuts and seeds that are a good source of essential fatty acids Water, Water, Water – Drink plenty of it! Acupuncture therapy is usually a process, over the course of several treatments, which addresses the underlying conditions that may be affecting the state of the organ’s Qi energy. This is usually coupled with dietary modifications and restrictions in order to have complete reversal of the internal disharmony and rid the body of the complexion crossroads. Hope all your complexions glow beautifully this season! According to acupuncture theory, especially in sweaty situations, heat is produced either from the external environment or from the interior of the person’s body. Generally, heat means inflammation results from toxins and/or imbalances in the internal Qi energy. A red, inflamed pimple is an expression of the heat trying to escape the body’s internal structure. In acupuncture therapy, the basic treatment regimen is to clear the unwanted heat from the related energy pathways/meridians and deeper internal organs. This will in turn assist in removing the underlying internal problem that persistently presents itself on the exterior skin surface. “Those who take medicine and neglect their diet waste the skill of the physician.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb Dampness may also be combined with the heat. This is what TCM views as a causative factor for the pus formation in the pimple. In TCM theory, the Spleen dislikes dampness and is responsible for transforming the food that we eat, making Qi Energy and Blood. Therefore, if a diet consists of greasy foods, dampness will accumulate, and pus will be evident in the pimples. The skin, which is our largest organ of elimination, is controlled by the Lung’s energy. The Lung and Large Intestine are energy partners, organs working together. So if the intestines are having difficulty expelling the waste elements, the lung will take over this job, and express the elimination out through the skin. the North McLean Professional Building 1000 North McLean Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123 Bothered by your Wrinkles and Lines? Tel: 847-888-3133 Then cosmetic acupuncture is for you. Everyone wants to feel good and look good too, but few are willing to experience the expense, pain and potential side affects involved with surgical face lifts and/or botox injections. Acupuncture is safe, virtually painless, and has no side affects or risk of disfigurement. One may even feel better and younger; some of their body aches and pains also disappear while undergoing Fax: 847-888-3137 Acupuncture Applied Kinesiology Pediatrics Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 8 ©May - June 2007 Health & Fitness the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 9 ©May - June 2007 Health & Fitness Low Medical Breakthrough for Back Pain Victims Without Surgery! 3 3Imagine Living the Rest of Your Life Pain Free! 3Imagine Waking Up Tomorrow Morning with 3 Your Back Pain Gone!! 3Imagine How Much Easier Your Life Would Be 3 If You Could Just Be Pain Free!!! St. Charles, IL – Today, low back pain is one of as a Doctor than to see the smile on a patient’s face when the most significant health problems facing Americans, the pain that they lived with for years, has disappeared, according to the National Institute of Health, with 85% when everything else they tried has failed them!” states of all people having back Dr. Hurst. 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Now ask yourself, “Am I ready?” If the answer is…“I could lose a few pounds (or more), I need to get my body ready to fit into…, I want to feel better, more vitality, less stressed out…” Knowing that you are in charge of building and maintaining your health and wellness, you have been searching for expert partners who care about you, and who can help you understand all the factors affecting your body, and who are invested in helping you to achieve balance and well-being, so you can look and feel your best. At Exstress, LLC, all of us consider you the most important person to walk through our doors. We listen to your needs and desires and partner with you to achieve them. Our goal is to educate and celebrate you. Our mission is wellness. We provide a sanctuary from stress, a healing touch, restoring balance and wellness through massage, esthetics, yoga, and acu-laser therapy. HOW DO WE DO THAT? Because you realize that your health is your responsibility, it is our responsibility to know how to help heal and care for your body. Our massage therapists are highly trained and skilled in many techniques of therapeutic and medical massage. We have body treatments that help exfoliate dead skin cells from your body, including dry brushing, body polishes, and grapefruit or tangerine scrubs. It is wise to exfoliate your body often to remove the dead cells because they clog the pores, not allowing the body to rid itself of accumulated toxins. We apply wonderful organic oils to soothe and revitalize your skin. Essential oils may be added to any treatment that can help relieve stress and discomforts of over-used muscles. Lypossage is a non-invasive, natural health treatment that helps cleanse the body of toxins and retained fluids. The therapist uses deep compression and skin rolling massage to help contour and smooth the skin. Manual lymphatic drainage is used to help the lymphatic system dump the toxins released from the deep tissues. While there are some contraindications for specific medical conditions, Lypossage can be safely experienced by most healthy individuals. It is much safer than surgical liposuction, however for those who opt for a more dramatic surgical result, Lypossage can be very beneficial both before and after the liposuction procedure. Treatments are done 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Adding a “Steamy Wonder” treatment to any massage, or after facial, can help you to achieve your healthy goals. At Exstress, LLC we offer the personal steam bath treatment in combination with massage, lypossage, scrubs and polishes, and mud treatments , to enhance health, improve appearance, reduce stress, reduce cellulite, and diminish the effects of aging.. Sweating is therapeutic, but so too are the other physiological effects of steam therapy. Dramatic effects derive from circulatory changes caused by intense heat exposure. The heart rate can increase as much as 50% to 75% during a 10-20 minute steam bath session. Within a few minutes there is an increase in cardiac output, increased blood flow to the skin produced by vasodilation, and decreased blood flow to the internal organs. The increased blood flow brings vital nutrients to skin and subcutaneous tissue, stimulating cellular activity and growth. The parts of the skin that normally suffer from poor circulation benefit especially from this treatment, since the increase blood flow supplies it with extra nutrients and oxygen. Any increase in the metabolic rate burns calories, improves circulation, promotes waterweight loss, and beautifies skin. minerals, proteins, and other nature identical ingredients. ONLY YOURx uses only pharmaceutical and food grade ingredients and is the only line to be approved by the American Institute of Esthetics, the oldest post-graduate esthetics institute in the United States. At Exstress, LLC our estheticians are highly trained and skilled to provide you with the best possible results for your specific skin care needs. Our professional facials and peels are designed to treat the many factors which play a role in the build-up of dead skin cells such as over-exposure to the sun, dehydration, excess sebum and natural aging of the skin. This accumulation contributes to many skin imperfections that can dramatically improve with an exfoliating treatment or treatment series. The result is an ultra smooth, refined texture with a brighter, healthier, more radiant skin. Stress management is an important factor in achieving your goals. Many find that stress plays a role in blocking one’s perspective and creates havok when trying to shift our lives toward a healthier lifestyle. Exstress, LLC provides you with choices to help unblock these deep-seated issues that thwart your goals.We all have stress in our lives that block our happiness. Whether it comes from work, family, health or circumstance, the results are the same: less enjoyment and more tension. Stress has also been found to be at the root of many physical disorders such as heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalsia, and chronic pain syndrome. Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a one-on-one session that incorporates assisted and supported yoga postures and dialogue techniques, which help you discover the underlying beliefs and behaviors that contribute to the stress that manifests in your day-to-day life. With that knowledge, you are guided to take action based on your own inner wisdom - creating a healthier relationship to stress. “Nothing hits home like hearing your own inner wisdom. This work gets to that. It’s simple and profound.” Past participant of a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session Acu-Laser treatments may help by stimulating areas of the body and mind, boosting the hormones that bring balance and calmness. It is a cold low-level laser that is used on acupressure points on the ears, the hands, and face, that can restore your body to fight the effects of stress. It can help with weight loss/management and even help you quit smoking. Our weight loss program and nutrition/exercise coach can recommend healthful advice for you to reach your goal weight. These practitioners are trained to listen and assist you to release the tendencies to travel down a negative path, and find your way back towards your true desire: to invest in your own health. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER, MORE RADIANT ME? It depends upon the goals that you wish to accomplish. When you arrive at Exstress, LLC, you are asked to fill out client information forms that can assist the practitioner in determining a course of action to achieve the highest good for you. It takes evaluation and hands-on assessment to decide what actions/treatments will be necessary to be successful. This is when it becomes apparent that a partnership is being formed. We want to support you in any way that we can. Our expertise and guidance can begin to show you the many choices that you have in deciding how you wish to proceed. Exstress, LLC provides many programs that can reduce cost and time, giving you the option of determining how and when you can begin to set your sights on a healthy outcome. We have packages that discount the over-all costs of multiple treatments. We are partners with Axia WholeHealth Network, and American Specialty Health, so that we can provide discounted services of complimentary care approved by your health insurance. Together we can build a program designed to fit your needs. Because there is so much more offered at Exstress, LLC, please visit our website or call for more information about our services. We promise to do our best so that you can look and feel your best! Your skin is your first defense in fighting off the environmental toxins that invade your body. The sun’s rays can do harmful damage to the epidermis. Our professional skin care treatments were developed after years of methodical research and technical experience. ONLY YOURx professional skin care products contain the highest levels of active ingredients, including natural plant extracts, vitamins, 40% OFF Any 60 or 90 Minute Service provided at 847-836-8886 MUST PRESENT COUPON FOR DISCOUNT www.exstressonline.com 1141 East Main Street, Suite 213 East Dundee, IL 60118 New Clients Only 1141 East Main Street, Suite 213• East Dundee, IL 60118 847-836-8886 Can not be combined with any other offers or packages • Expires 6/30/07 the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 11 Monday thru Friday Saturday & Sunday 9am-8pm 9am-3pm ©May - June 2007 the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ™ 12 ©May - June 2007 the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ™ 13 ©May - June 2007 Health & Fitness Did you know that a fertility specialist can help you with more medical questions than “how can I get pregnant?” Reproductive endocrinology (the area of specialized training obstetrician gynecologists follow to qualify as fertility specialists) involves advanced training, education, research and diagnostic skills in treating the reproductive systems of women, men and children. Reproductive endocrinologists (REs) primarily provide diagnosis and treatment to help patients create and maintain a pregnancy; however, their qualifications allow them to expertly address many other complex health issues regarding reproduction. These areas may include abnormal menstrual cycles and hormone management, polycystic ovarian disease and preserving fertility for cancer patients. The following paragraphs briefly describe how an RE can help patients in these areas, when the primary goal is not necessarily “getting pregnant.” Irregular or absent menstrual cycles can occur at many times in a woman’s life. A wide variety of factors have been found to affect the hormones that control a menstrual cycle. Sometimes these factors are transient and will resolve on their own. In other instances, a more thorough evaluation of the abnormal cycles is needed to find and correct the problem. Men may also have hormone changes that present as enlarged breasts. Both men and women may experience changes in temperament, altered sexual feelings or performance, or an underlying medical condition that may be an effect of hormone changes. Hormone Management involves identifying the patient’s symptoms and determining the patient’s levels of reproductive hormone (such as estrogen in women, and testosterone in men). This is often accomplished by a thorough medical history and exam and blood tests. Once a diagnosis is made, recommendations to treat the underlying condition and/or adjust hormone levels can improve the patient’s overall lifestyle. Most ongoing hormone management is then handled by the patient’s primary care physician. One type of hormone management is the diagnosis and treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a problem within the ovary that causes a woman to make too much male hormone and not enough female hormone. All women make male hormone and, when the ovary is working properly, this male hormone is converted to the female hormone estradiol in a cyclic pattern which allows for regular menstruation, and the growth and release of an egg to achieve a pregnancy. If there are high levels of male hormones, menstrual cycles are irregular or absent and the eggs do not grow or release properly. Among the many causes of PCOS is another hormonal influence, the increased release of insulin, which causes increased male hormone (and the symptoms noted above), along with weight gain, increased body hair and, potentially, long-term effects on a woman’s overall health. PCOS and its symptoms, affect all types of women, and can be particularly difficult for young girls. Diagnosis of PCOS involves a complete medical history, simple hormone blood tests and an ultrasound. Treatment, including medication to adjust insulin levels, a few dietary changes and exercise, often helps regulate the menstrual cycle and alleviate the other symptoms of PCOS. Pregnancy in PCOS patients, if desired, is more easily achieved once the underlying hormone imbalances are managed. More severe hormone changes are often seen in cancer patients; these, too, may be improved by an RE’s intervention. Cancer affects approximately 1 in 50 women and 1 in 70 men by the time they reach their 39th birthday. Similarly, 1 in 500 children will also be diagnosed with a form of childhood cancer. Fortunately, early cancer detection and multimodal treatment with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation have improved survival rates and the quality of life for cancer patients. Being able to look to a future beyond cancer also prompts these patients and their parents to ask questions about Fertility Preservation, such as, “Will I develop as a normal man or woman? How did my treatment affect my reproductive health? Will I be able to have a family after my cancer treatment?” These questions arise because cancer treatment may interfere with hormone levels, the reproductive process and a patient’s overall health. With the combined intervention by the patient’s primary physician/oncologist and an RE, these questions can be answered. Before cancer treatment begins, using advanced reproductive technologies and gamete (egg, sperm, embryo or tissue) freezing, an RE can offer all cancer patients – women, men, and children – information and the chance to preserve their ability to have biologic children of their own. After cancer treatment, hormone management can allow for normal growth and development, regulate menstrual cycles and improve a cancer survivor’s overall health and quality of life. If you or someone you love has questions about the medical questions discussed above, simply call one of our offices to schedule a consultation with an RE. R ineh ar t Cent er for R e p ro d u c t i v e M e d i c i n e Together, We Can Make A Difference in Your Life John S. Rinehart, MD, PhD, JD, is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist. He trained at Johns Hopkins and Harvard, and has over twenty-five years experience in his area of specialty. Dr. Rinehart is available to see women, men, parents and children at any of our three offices. Call today to get your questions answered. Downers Grove • 630-960-2570 Evanston • 847-869-7777 and our newest office....Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield 630-221-8131 the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 14 ©May - June 2007 Health & Fitness A Little Off Balance? We often think of falling, dizziness and clumsiness as an aging issue, but that is not always the case. An estimated 90 million Americans (42% of the current population) will experience dizziness at least once in their lifetime. Some patients develop permanent balance deficits with subsequent functional limitations. Treatment Techniques for balance and vestibular problems are a specific form of physical therapy designed to promote habituation and compensation for deficits related to a wide variety of balance disorders. VRT is effective in improving the functional deficits and subjective symptoms resulting from unilateral and bilateral peripheral vestibular hypo Balance disorders are significant risk factors for falls in individuals. function as well as from central Falls have been estimated to be the leading cause of serious injury balance disorders. and death in persons older than 65 years. The projected annual direct costs of fall related injuries will be $32 billion in the United States The goals of VRT are to improve balance, minimize falls, and by the year 2020. decrease or eliminate the subjective Balance problems can cause decreased strength, and sensation along sensation of dizziness by improving with reduced vestibular function. Vestibular dysfunctions can be caused vestibular function and promoting by a variety of reasons including viral infections of the inner ear, mechanisms of central adaptation inflammation of the vestibular nerve, bacterial infections of the middle and compensation and improving ear, allergies that cause changes in the inner ear fluids, head trauma, deficits in the musculoskeletal and exposure to toxins. Other causes of dizziness and lightheadedness system. are unrelated to the inner ear, like cardiovascular, neurological or VRT is typically designed as a psychological disorders. therapist-directed patient-motivated Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) has been a highly effective home-based exercise protocol. modality for most individuals with disorders of the vestibular or Individuals visit the therapist on a central balance system. Specifically designed exercises for balance and limited basis. The patient engages in custom-designed exercises at home dizziness issues have proven to be more effective than generic exercises several times a day without therapist supervision. VRT exercises are graduated, beginning at the minimal skill level that the patient is capable in resolving symptoms. of performing; complexity is increased as compensation and habituation Several studies have been published detailing results from vestibular occur. Patients have regular follow-up visits with the therapist until rehabilitation programs. Horak and Shemway reported a prospective compensation and habituation are complete and optimal balance is study of twenty-five subjects with a peripheral vestibular disorder attained. and symptoms greater than six months duration. These patients were divided into three treatment groups. The first group underwent a An effective VRT program uses a team of healthcare providers to tailored program of twice weekly outpatient exercises. The second assess and treat patients with balance disorders. This team includes group was given a regiment of general exercises. Finally, a third group your physician and possibly a neurologist or otolaryngologist (ear nose was given medications such as Antivert and Valium only. The results are and throat specialist), a physical therapist trained in balance testing, encouraging in that the patients who were on medication alone showed vestibular therapy, and an occupational therapist. If you or someone you no objective improvement, but in the patients who had a tailored know is affected by balance or dizziness speak with your healthcare vestibular exercise regiment, there was a statistically significant increase provider. Ask about a referral to Physical Therapy. indicating improvement in compensation. A subjective dizziness index also showed significant WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU AND CLOSE TO HOME! improvement with the vestibular exercise program while no improvement was seen with the general exercise program and approximately 50% improvement with the medication alone group. Other factors that may affect the degree of individual compensation that can be achieved include overall physical status, the functional status of remaining sensory Locations available in Yorkville & Sandwich systems, integrity of central brain mechanisms, age, and INFORMATION / SCHEDULING higher sensory functions such as memory, motor 815.786.8550 coordination and cognitive WWW.VWCH.ORG ability. VALLEY WEST REHABILITATION SERVICES the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 15 ©May - June 2007 Health & Fitness AS SEEN ON OPRAH Head Forward Syndrome What this pain pattern looks and feels like & How Rolfing® /Structural Integration can help. By George Beahan Certified Advanced Rolfer Licensed Massage Therapist Recently, I was considering some of the more common Structural/Postural conditions that I see in my office daily. There are many of these conditions that cause chronic pain patterns, but one of the most common, is sometimes referred to as the Head Forward Syndrome. Today many people work at a desk and are forced to look down at their keyboards or paperwork. In addition, common ordinary chores such as cutting up food or working at a counter or bench tends to draw the head forward and down. Having our work always below eye-level puts a great strain on the cervical extensors (muscles in the back of the neck). As a matter of fact, it has been estimated that for every inch the head moves forward, the workload of these muscles is doubled ! No wonder many of my new clients that have their heads and necks in a chronically held forward position, experience pain that has seldom let up. As with any structural condition or syndrome, the key to change lies in the pelvis. Typically, in the Forward Head Syndrome, the pelvis has a posterior tilt, or in other words the top of the pelvis is tucked towards the back of the body. The position of the pelvis forces the lower back to be flat. This balancing act continues by frequently rounding the upper back. In medical terms this is called a kyphosis. In layman's terns this can often be referred to as a "hunch-back". Of course the severity can vary, but the condition can be very unsightly at it's most severe, not to mention the constant pain the person is in, even in a moderate case. Symptoms that are commonly associated with forward head syndrome include: 1) Neck and shoulder pain 2) Limitations in Range of Motion in the neck or shoulders 3) Pain in the upper back, often between the shoulder blades 4) Referred pain and or numbness and tingling to the hands and arms Before 1 Hr After 5th Hr The Head Forward Syndrome, is accompanied by many compensatory adaptations. In other words, as the head comes forward, the shoulders often roll forward and the ribcage depresses or caves in. The shoulder girdle in people with this syndrome, often have the appearance of "coming up and over" the front of the body. What this means is that Forward Head Syndrome must not be thought of as a problem within the head or neck only. Rolfing® \Structural Integration looks at pain patterns such as the Head Forward Syndrome as a total body pattern. In my experience, you cannot change a pattern such as this, without changing the whole body pattern. Other modalities that seek to remove pain from an area such as the neck, by only manipulating, Before 1 Hr After 5th Hr treating, or otherwise addressing the neck, may be effective for a short period. But in the long run, if the whole body pain pattern is not addressed , the person's pain will return. This becomes a band-aid treatment of sorts, and the person experiencing the pain becomes frustrated and discouraged by the seemingly never ending roller-coaster ride of pain. The other common, unsightly condition that goes along with this Head Forward Syndrome is commonly referred to as a Dowager's Hump. This structural condition used to be much more common in woman then men. In recent years men have become much more sedentary, with more of them taking office jobs, which can start the ball rolling so to speak, by weakening the hip flexors and thereby changing the position of the pelvis. With a Dowagers Hump the entire ribcage is tilted forward by some of the muscles and fascia on the front of the body. The rectus abdominus or abdominal area is helping to achieve this strong pull. As the ribs shift, there is a distinct area of strain at the top of the back at C7, or where the neck and the back come together. This vertebra is distinct even on a person without a Dowagers Hump. This constant strain causes the fascia or collagen fibers to build-up and form a hump or pad at this spot. This is the body's protection and adaptation mechanism's at work, since the pad or hump acts as a sort of splint, to protect the neck from additional movement and strain. Conditions such as this, since they are structural, can only be helped by structural means. The area of pull first has to be released by manipulation and only then can the area of tissue buildup be changed through myofascial release. People are often pleasantly surprised to know that things like Dowager's Hump can be changed. In our example of the Head Forward Syndrome, the entire front of the body including the front of the neck, front of the shoulders and into the chest is all locked, so to speak, in a shortened and strained position. This shortness pulls all the way into the neck. Rolfing® /Structural Integration seeks to lengthen the planes or levels of fascia in the front of the body. Since the fascia of the body is considered a continuous webbing, the lines of pull can be generated as far from the neck as the legs or even the feet. When you look at After pictures of people that have been Rolfed, you'll notice that they appear longer, lighter and leaner. Many of my clients are taller and stomachs become flatter depending on the degree of curvature to begin with. This happens as a result of the pelvis becoming more horizontal and the body being more vertically lengthened and aligned. The back of the body must also be addressed in order to balance the structure and to disrupt the long held dysfunctional structural pattern. In Head Forward Syndrome, the upper rear of the shoulders and neck are also locked so to speak, but in a lengthened and bunched position. To obtain balance, Rolfing® seeks to persuade these longer areas into a different position. In conjunction with the work in the front of the body this would tend to release the never ending tug-of -war between the front and back of the body. A war that has the neck as it's unsuspecting casualty. If you are interested in learning more about Rolfing ® and what it can do for you, at Fox Valley Rolfing® we offer a free thirty minute consultation and structural analysis. In addition you can visit our website at www.foxvalleyrolfng.com for more information. the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 16 FREE $40 Value 30 Min. 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Suburban Woman AURORA Chiropractic Office 1669 Montgomery Road Countyrside Care Center 2330 W. Galena Dominick's 3025 E. New York Jennings Terrace 275 S. LaSalle Ave. Meijer 808 N. Route 59 Panera Bread 132 N. Orchard Rush-Copley Healthplex 1900 Ogden Ave. Thomas BBQ 1649 Montgomery BATAVIA Amstadts Super Wilson & VanBuren Learning Ladders 1100 W. Wison St. Panera Bread 154 W. Wilson St. ReUseIt Center 1530 Hubbard Ave. Wituk Martial Arts 115 State St. CARPENTERSVILLE 7-Eleven 3002 Dundee Rd. Daddono’s Deli 2277 Randall Rd. Dominick's 2411 Randall Rd. Jewel Osco 350 Lake Marion Rd. Woodmans Market 2100 Randall Rd. DEKALB Krystal Clear 17742 Somonauk Road DUNDEE Benedict's 8 S. River Street Blockbuster Inc. River Vallet Square 545 Dundee Rd. Dominick's 535 E. Dundee Dundee Public Library 555 Barrington Ave. Jewel Osco 1250 W. Dundee Rd. ELGIN 7-Eleven 957 W. Summit 7-Eleven 811 E. Chicago Bank One Card Services 2500 Westfield Dr. Big Apple Bagels 1345 Wing Street Burger King 299 S. 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They may deny that they need help, even when the need is clear to everyone else. If you don’t live close to your parents, you might be unaware that they could use some help. If you live in Chicago and they have retired to Arizona, for instance, chances are that you don’t see them too often. Their situation may change significantly between your visits, and you might not ever know that they need help with household chores, managing finances, or whatever, until the situation has become very serious. Sometimes, one parent will express concern about the other, alerting family members that there is a problem. Maybe Mom confides that’s she is terribly worried about Dad because he’s increasingly confused and disoriented. Or Dad fears that Mom’s diabetes is getting worse, but she refuses to see the doctor about it. If that happens, be sure to take the concerns seriously, and start thinking about how you might help. Your dad is likely to have remained quiet about his concerns for a long time for fear of being "disloyal” to your mom. By the time he finally talks to you about the problem, chances are it’s quite serious. If you have brothers and sisters, remember to tell them about your concerns and get their input on how you might help your parents. The best situation is if you are able to sit down and talk frankly with your folks about their living situation. If you notice the are having trouble paying the bills, for instance, it could benefit everyone to discuss the problem and figure out how to solve it. Unfortunately, real life often isn’t like that. Your dad might feel ashamed to tell you that he can’t figure out the bills anymore, much less deal with his income taxes. It may be next to impossible for your mother to discuss with you the problems she’s having with incontinence, much less ask you to buy her depends. It’s extremely difficult and painful, both for you and your parents, when the parentchild relationship begins to shift and change. Of course, your parents haven’t been taking care of you in your adulthood, but they maintain their parental status. If you need to step in and start taking care of them, the parent-child relationship becomes distorted. Watching that relationship change is hard. As difficult as it may be to alter your relationship with your parent or parents, there are situations in which you will have no choice. If you can relate to any of the following situations, it may be time to get some outside help. FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS EXPRESS CONCERN Your relative’s friends may be the first to notice when something is wrong. They may be hesitant to let you know because they don’t want to appear meddlesome, they don’t want to “go around” your relative, or, most often, because they simply don’t know who or where to call. It is a good idea to give them your phone number and ask that they call you if they have concerns. INABILITY TO MANAGE MEDICATIONS If seems like the number of little plastic bottles of pills in the medicine cabinet increases with every year that we age. By the time they are in their seventies or eighties, people may be taking a full handful of pills, three or more times a day. It can be difficult to remember which pill to take when. UNCLEAN OR UNSAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENT At some point, the normal maintenance of the house may just become more than an older person can handle. The lawn never gets mowed and paint is peeling. These are indications that some housekeeping services are needed. Other signs may indicate that physical or mental impairments have deteriorated such that your relative cannot continue to live independently without assistance. If they leave stove burners on or cannot safely make it from one room to another, or consistently leave dirty dishes piled in the sink, it is time to get some help. FALLING, LACK OF MOBILITY, WANDERING OR SIGNIFICANT VISION OR HEARING DIFFICULTIES Because bones fracture easier and heal more slowly with age, falling is always dangerous for your aging relative. Likewise, if your relative can no longer physically get around the house, or becomes reclusive or isolated, or if they cannot see well or cannot hear the doorbell or telephone, it is a potentially dangerous situation and it is necessary that you step in. Our Broad range of services include long or short term assistance with: • Companion Care • Homemaker Duties • Personal Care • Memory Impairment Program • Meals • Medication Reminders • Transportation, and Much More… Normal Aging vs. How to Know When Something is Call us at 866-205-7029 for a free, no obligation in-home assessment that includes a safety evaluation of the premises. Wrong.....Top Ten Risks Please visit us at: www.homewatchcaregivers.com. DETERIORATING HYGIENE OR APPEARANCE Occasional uncombed hair or going to the grocery store without make-up isn’t something to worry about. A persistent pattern of neglected teeth, dirty clothing, not bathing – these are some of the signals that your relative may need some help. ERRATIC OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR CHANGES This may take the form of garbled answers to questions or an inability to concentrate or not understanding a normal conversation. It may also take the form of memory loss. Some memory loss is normal – all of us forget where we put our car keys, for example. That kind of occasional lapse isn’t cause for concern, and forgetfulness tends to increase with age. On the other hand, forgetting what a car key is for, or failure to remember significant people or getting lost in familiar surroundings may be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS, DEPRESSION OR STRESS Stress, sadness and grief are often part of seniors’ lives, just as they are a part of the lives of younger people. They become a cause of concern if they linger and persist for more than several weeks. SIGNS OF INSUFFICIENT NUTRITION, DEHYDRATION, WEIGHT LOSS If your relative is not getting enough to eat or drink, their health is in jeopardy and it may be a sign of depression, or that they are no longer able to prepare meals for themselves. The obvious sign is if your loved one is losing weight. INABILITY TO MANAGE MONEY If you notice that the bills are stacking up, or that the bank account is being depleted when there should be enough money, it is time to step in and help your parents manage their finances. the Suburban uburban W Woman oman of Kane County ® 21 When A Little Help is All You Need • Peace of Mind • Dignity • Independence z z z z z z z Companionship & Trust Personal Care/Bathing/Meals Nurse Assessment Transportation & Errands Medication Reminders Insured & Bonded Alzheimer’s and Memory Impairment Programs Homewatch CareGivers Serving Kane and DuPage Counties 866-205-7029 www.homewatchcaregivers.com Interested in a career opportunity that makes a difference? Email: [email protected] ©May - June 2007 Men: What Are They Thinking??? Through our conversations, it seems that a good personality, sincerity, and a sense of humor are very attractive on us women. Most of the men also said that gorgeous eyes are irresistible. Brian, 25, said it’s appealing when a woman gives him no problems when he wants to hang out with his friends for a night instead of her. But there are some things that really annoy these guys, too. Tom, 62, thinks a know-it-all is very unattractive. Nick, 28, finds leopard print purses really obnoxious! Ken, 25, gets irritated when women talk about their “guy friends.” According to Ken, a “guy friend” is “really just a guy waiting for his chance with you, so STOP talking about him!” Has a man in your life ever done or said something that has just left you standing there, jaw dropped, wondering, “WHAT is he thinking?!?!” At the Suburban Woman, we have asked ourselves the same question about our boyfriends, husbands, and dates. So, as an attempt to crack the “man code,” we hit some local hang outs and went right to the source. We talked to 100 men between the ages of 24 and 65 to get you some answers. Here is what they had to say: We also offered these men a rarely-presented chance to give women everywhere one piece of advice. Needless to say, they jumped on the opportunity! Here are a few thoughts: John, 50: Get out of dysfunctional relationships. Derek, 26: Men need a little bit of help in relationships sometimes. They don’t always know what you want. So instead of thinking we are mind readers, just tell us what you need. Mike, 33: Stop being so critical of yourself. Nick, 28: Sell your cats. Brian, 48: Don’t discount bald men. Tom, 46: Dating is like buying a car. Once you know what you want, it’s easier to find. Paul, 58: Never say, “I hate you.” Chris, 36: We do need our space. Don’t take it personally. And don’t over analyze it. You need yours, too! Terry, 60: Be you. Really. When asked where they go to meet women, it was almost unanimous among men of all ages that they go to bars to mingle, but we did hear of a few unexpected places. Claudias (interestingly enough, the fictitious name this guy picked is of Latin origin meaning lame!), age 42, likes to meet women at grocery stores. Kind of goes along with your name, huh Claudias?! Kris, age 28, meets women at the gym. Joe, 26, heads on over to Take it or leave it, ladies! Hope you learned a little, and church to pick up women. Maybe they are praying to meet a laughed a lot! We sure did! guy like you, Kris! We also heard tanning salons, weddings, the internet, and funerals are hot spots. Funerals?! We also wanted to find out about the things that would end a woman’s chance of seeing these guys again. For a lot of men, a woman who smokes, swears a lot, or has too many tatoos seems to be a real deal breaker. Marty, 38, would never date a woman who has cheated. Jim, 45, hates when a woman has to call her mom for advice about everything. And a couple of these guys just want women to slooooow down. 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