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JANUARY 2016
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JANUARY 2016
WOMAN
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The Moveable Feast
for Winter 2016
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Don’t Just Dream It,
Do It!
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You Do Not Think
About it Until it
Happens to You
ETC.
08 Publisher Note
13 A New Year’s Resolution!
36 How to with Halley: This Tree's for the Birds
43 Everything I Learned Through Play
47 2016 is Here, Secure Your Future Now!
48 Make Sure Your 2016 Goals Are HARD
54 Why Does My Cat Hold Its Mouth Open After Sniffing Something?
HEALTH/BEAUTY
16 Kick Chronic Pain to the Curb, Try Dry Needling! Available at all PRS
Locations Including Newest Clinic in Little River!
20 Thyroid Nodules - Cancer or No Cancer?
22 Obesity and Allergies: A Challenge for the New Year
24 Letting Go In 2016
32 miraDry Changing Lives…For Good!
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Constipation Myths And Facts
A New Year for Weight Loss Is Right Around The Corner
Study: Skin Requires Topical Vitamin C
Start The New Year Off Right With Better Hearing
RECIPES/FOOD
40 It’s Soup Season Once Again!
27 Oysters Rockefeller
YOUR HOME
50 Outdoor Living – Indoor Lifestyle: Happy 2016
WEDDING
10 Fiancé and Finances
14 DIY Wedding Trends
25 Tips to Writing the Perfect Card or Note
26 Charitable Gift Makes a Unique Wedding Favor
33 Creative, Budget-Friendly Tips For The Big Day
34 Cosmetic Surgery for Weddings & Events
38 Wedding Registry 101
52 Engaged? Start planning now!
55 Have you found Mr. Right?
COLUMNS
18 Giving You More In (Social) Media
Tips, Tricks and Tools for ‘Social Connectiveness’
28 Style Wise
Six Steps for Starting 2016 in Style
42 Life’s Balance Wheel
My Simply Abundant Life
58 Smiles Are Forever
Getting Numb At The Dentist Is Becoming Easier
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Publisher’s Note
From the Publisher
Terri Petry
As I contemplate writing my Publisher’s Note for our January issue, I can’t
help but to reflect on how fortunate I am. I have a loving husband of 26 years,
who has supported me always no matter my crazy ideas, and believe me, I’ve
come up with some doozies.
Here we are now new to the Myrtle Beach area by way of Alabama. It’s a
long story so if you are really interested shoot me an email and we’ll chat. Here
I am the new Publisher/Owner of this fine publication. That too is an interesting
story but in hindsight boils down to serendipity (definition of serendipity: the
occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way,
“a fortunate stroke of serendipity”, (happy) chance, (happy) accident, fluke.
Like most people, I’ve set some pretty lofty goals for myself in 2016. (more
goals than resolutions) Professionally, I plan to produce a weekly e-newsletter,
“Monday Morning Marketing Message” to send to existing clients and potential clients. I’d like the newsletter to be concise and highly informative, geared
at helping businesses do more business! If you’re interested in receiving it
please email such.
I’ve already begun revamping our distribution to include racks in some
strategic high-traffic locations. If you know of such a location please let us
know where. I’m hoping to include a resource tab on our website that will
include all of our informative articles. This will give our advertisers expanded
readership and exposure.
My team and I are very excited about the 1st Annual South Carolina
Women’s Expo – The Ultimate Girls Day Out! We plan to produce this fabulous
event this year. There will be NO CHARGE to attend the Expo. This is a day
for women of all ages.
Personally, I want to get in better shape by devoting time each day to doing
something physical. I need to make this a priority. Without your health, you
have nothing. I am also going to figure out how to work less and relax more!
I’ll let you know once I do.
Getting back to my initial comment about being fortunate, I am so thankful
to be able to dream the Big Dream and set these goals and I appreciate the fact
that these goals can be accomplished. Much success to each of you in 2016!
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M
arriage is a milestone in life; yet,
many enter into the next phase
without asking their spouse some
vital questions about money. If you are
among the soon-to-be wed, consider starting
a conversation using the questions below.
Couples who plan their expenses ahead of
time are more likely to enjoy their earnings,
and less likely to need credit repair intervention.
Men, women and weddings
Females are often portrayed as materialistic or over-the-top when it comes to their
big day, but recent findings from an online
Harris Poll tell a different story.
Surprisingly, the study found that twice the
number of men stated they would or did go
into debt to pay for their dream wedding.
The study also found that both men and
women valued financial responsibility. In
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fact, 91% indicated a preference for entering
marriage debt-free as opposed to having a
dream wedding.
“Marriage is a lifelong commitment built
on trust, clear communication and honesty,”
said John Heath, Directing Attorney for
Lexington Law. “While some may find
financial discussions unnecessary, understanding each other intimately in terms of
what you both bring to the table – be it
wealth or debt – will strengthen your relationship and help to avoid potentially serious friction to your marriage down the
road.”
Discussing money matters
So how does one go into a marriage with
a solid financial standing? Those soon-tobe-wed couples who converse openly about
their finances are more likely to enjoy their
big day with an understanding of their
mate’s views on money. The experts at
Lexington Law offer these questions every
newly engaged couple should ask before the
big day:
1. How do you view money?
This is a loaded question, but your
fiancé’s answer will help you understand
their perspective and how it aligns with
yours. Here are a few conversation starters
on the subject:
• How do you budget your money?
• Are you meticulous about your bills and
expenses, or are you comfortable to just
“wing it?”
• What’s the most you would ever spend
on a home, car, piece of clothing, etc.?
2. How should we budget for a family?
Kids are expensive, especially if you
haven’t planned for them. Talk to your partner about how many kids you would both
like to have. Plan for child living expenses
and how they will impact your budget, i.e.
clothes, food, activities, medical expenses,
schooling, etc.
3. How should we communicate about
money?
Some couples are content to let one person handle the finances, and others like to
split up the bills and share household
responsibilities. Regardless of what you
decide, it is important to have a plan in
place before getting married.
4. What should we do when we disagree
about spending?
You and your spouse won’t agree on
everything. In fact, you may completely disagree on how to spend, save, and generally
manage your money. The question is: What
should you do when these disagreements
arise? Avoiding the subject will put you at
greater risk for financial (and marital) trouble. There’s no easy answer for this one, but
presenting the topic during your conversation is a good start.
5. Do you have any debts that I should be
aware of?
Secrets aren’t the best addition to a marriage, especially when it comes to debt. Be
sure you and your soon-to-be put the credit
cards on the table before walking down the
aisle. Marriage is a life partnership; start by
dealing with your debt together.
You’ll head into your new life as a married couple with ease when you have an
open and honest dialog about your financial
situation. For more tips for managing your
money, or your credit, visit
www.LexingtonLaw.com.
(Family Features)
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A New Year’s Resolution!
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in Everyday Life”
Join Lisa Rosof on Tuesdays for a winter
and spring of life-enriching, soul-changing
lunch hours. Based on the easy-to-use book
by Richard Fields, Ph.D., A Year of Living
Mindfully, Sections I-IV include 22 weeks
(Jan. 5-May 31) of core mindfulness practices that can be taken as a whole or as four
separate units. These consecutive teachings
help us to be less reactive, more compassionate and gentler with ourselves and others, less judgmental, less critical and more
understanding of our own and others’ suffering.
• Section I – Jan. 5-26: Developing
Mindful Awareness, 4 weeks, Tues.,
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been living and teaching in the area for 20
years. In private practice at Litchfield
Counseling & Yoga, Lisa offers a vibrant,
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questions, contact Lisa Rosof,
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January 2016
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DIY
Wedding
Trends
Pinboards are buzzing with endless inspiration, bringing
clever and colorful projects to life. For brides to be, the
hottest looks in wedding decor can be yours with just a bit
of creativity.
The evolution of touch is underway, with fabrics and
embellishments featuring texture and intrigue becoming
huge hits this bridal season. Take materials such as burlap,
chalkboard finishes, monogram letters and mason jars to
the next level by mixing and matching with the season’s
colors.
Picture your big day with pretty petals adorned in lace
offset by rustic trimmings. This understated yet feminine
look can be yours with these trending projects from the
crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Take
these ideas and gather your girlfriends for a pre-wedding
craft session. You’ll love unleashing your creativity as well
as the extra bonding time with the girls, all in preparation
for the big event.
For more ways to add trending touches to your wedding, visit www.joann.com.
Burlap Cone Floral Hanger
Crafting time: 1-2 hours
Skill level: No experience necessary
Supplies and Tools:
Cutting utensils
Thin wire
Wire or boutonniere pins
Panacea burlap garland
2 Styrofoam brand foam cones
Glue gun
Glue sticks
Ribbon of choice
Hydrangeas: 1 green and peach, 2 peach and cream
Green mini bundle
1. Cut wire into hairpin shaped pieces or use boutonniere pins.
2. Cut 1 yard of burlap per cone. Fold burlap in half and
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wrap cone from bottom to top. Pin burlap to cone. Not all
of it will be covered. Run glue along seam; press to secure.
3. Attach ribbon to create hanger. Glue in place.
4. Trim hydrangea short. Glue to top of cone. Trim several clusters from hydrangea. Glue to cover exposed foam,
creating a dripping ice cream affect.
5. Trim half of mini bundle and glue in center.
6. Trim blossoms of green hydrangea. Glue to both
cones.
Note: Refer to photo often for placement of items.
Burlap and Lace
Wrapped Floral Centerpiece
Skill level: Some experience necessary
Supplies and Tools:
Cutting utensils
Pink roses stem
White Queen Ann Lace stem
White hydrangea bush
Light blue small bush
Pink small bush
Teal small bush
Teal tall bush
Cream wisteria garland
Panacea cloth-covered wire
Glue gun
Glue sticks
David Tutera burlap ribbon
Mason jar
David Tutera lace ribbon
Panacea crystal clear resin
1. Trim stems, removing lower foliage.
2. Form a hand-tied bouquet.
3. Tie off with wire.
4. Dribble glue around wire to secure. Let dry.
5. Wrap burlap ribbon around Mason jar, overlapping
1 inch. Glue seam.
6. Wrap lace around jar and tie in knot.
7. Pour resin in jar. Follow package instructions.
8. Insert bouquet. Allow to dry.
Note: Refer to photo often for placement of items.
(Family Features)
Financially Smart,
Financially Strong
Taking Control of your
Financial Future
Ladies, you and your guest are invited to
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January 2016
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Kick Chronic Pain to the Curb,
Try Dry Needling!
Available At all PRS Locations Including
Newest Clinic in Little River!
By Jill Phelan PT, DPT
Chronic
back pain?
Sciatica?
Knee
Arthritis?
Plantar
Fasciitis? Do
any of these
diagnoses
sound like
something
you or a
loved one have been dealing with and
you can’t seem to find a remedy? You
don’t want or are not a candidate for
surgery, you are tired of taking antiinflammatories and muscle relaxers,
exercise may or may not have helped
and you just want to get back to doing
life’s simple tasks. You may be a good
candidate for utilizing dry needling as
part of your individualized physical
therapy treatment plan at one of our 6
area locations, including our brand new
office in Little River!
The first question we usually get
when we mention dry needling in our
physical therapy clinics is: what is it?
Dry needling is the use of very fine
(significantly smaller than the needles
your physician uses for injections or
your annual flu shot) filament needles
that are inserted into symptomatic
areas in taut bands of muscle (i.e. trigger points), tendons, ligaments, musculotendinous and teno-osseous junctions,
and bone. When someone experiences a
injury, the internal rehabilitation begins
with inflammation and ends with
remodeling of the soft tissue. It is during that cycle where swelling, tissue
contracture, scarring, and decreased
flow of nutrients in the area can result
in palpable tenderness, long term pain
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and radiating symptoms can occur. The
needles create tiny lesions in the tissue
in order to jump start your body’s natural process of healing, by releasing
molecular components and stimulating
your nervous system. This culminates
in a anti-inflammatory reaction and
decreased levels of perceived pain at
the source of problem as well as the
surrounding tissues that pain may have
referred to.
This question is usually followed up
by: Is it the same as acupuncture? The
answer is no. While we do use the same
needles, the concept, approach, technique and clinical application are very
different. Dry needling is based on the
physical therapist’s vast understanding
of human anatomy and physiology as
well as the mechanisms and structures
involved in various neuromusculoskeletal diagnoses and dysfunctions.
This means the application and use of
the needles is geared to known areas of
involvement, such as the meeting of a
tendon approaching a bone.
Acupuncture is a field based on whole
body systems and the flow of energy
along specific meridians or channels
with it’s foundations in ancient Chinese
medicine.
Dry Needling has been reinforced by
a growing number of studies and medical research. Brain imaging in patients
has shown increased stimulation of the
brains descending inhibitory systems in
charge of pain regulation (less perceived discomfort!) as well as decreasing involvement of areas of the brain
associated with emotions involved with
pain such as anxiety and depression.
Various studies have also found
decreased rates of disability due following dry needling in numerous diagnostic groups. Other pros of dry needling
include: no side effects in regards to
medication, no invasive surgery, and
symptoms can be improved in as quickly as one session!
Dry needling is another tool in our
tool box as licensed physical therapists
to help a mutlitude of musculoskeletal
and neuromuscular conditions that
people suffer with daily and it may be
appropriate for you or someone you
known in conjunction with our therapist’s knowledge of therapeutic exercise, manual soft tissue/joint mobility
techniques and other pain management
approaches.
So if you or someone you know would
like to know more about physical therapy
options, such as dry needling, for a variety
of conditions, seek the consultation of a
physical therapist at one of our six locations
(all of which offer dry needling) or see your
physician for a referral to one of our facilities. Our newest location in Little River, is
now accepting patients! For further information on this or other related topics you
can contact Richard A. Owens, PT, MS,
OCS, Cert. SHT, CWcHP, Cert DN
(Surfside) (843) 831-0163, Richard
DeFalco, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CWcHP, Cert.
DN (Myrtle Beach) (843) 839-1300, Jared
Bridges, DPT (Little River) (843) 281-4222
and (Murrells Inlet) (843) 314-3224, Jill
Phelan, DPT, Cert. DN (Conway) (843)
733-3031 and (Murrells Inlet) or Brian P.
Kinmartin, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS, STC,
CWcHP, Cert. DN (Pawley’s Island) (843)
235-0200 or visit our website at
www.prsrehabservices.com where you can
learn more about the company and even
download a referral form for your physician
to fill out. You can also call and schedule a
free 15-minute consultation!
Professional Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Serving the
community
since 2004
The Outpatient Physical Therapy Specialists
Call for a FREE 15 minute consultation
NEW LITTLE RIVER LOCATION NOW OPEN
We specialize in treating,
Are You Suffering from
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Don’t let pain or injury
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GIVING YOU MORE IN (SOCIAL) MEDIA
Tips, Tricks and Tools for
‘Social Connectiveness’
By Dorien Morin-van Dam
It’s been ages since I got married
(1989) and at that time, we had no
Smartphones, no digital cameras and
no Pinterest or wedding websites to
gather wedding tips from.
Oh, to be a bride in 2016!
Social Media Wedding Bliss!
If you are planning to get married
in 2016, you have probably already
been on Pinterest, one of the most
popular search engines for weddings!
Online research is the first step to planning your modern
day wedding.
Gathering Ideas
May I suggest that not only the bride and groom, but also
the parents use Pinterest to gather ideas, creating a secret
board to start, so that you can keep the wedding details a
surprise from nosy friends and family. These boards could
be great for honeymoon ideas, party favors and food ideas.
You don’t want to spoil all the fun for the guests, right?
Search Pinterest for ideas on wedding themes, color
schemes, style, centerpieces, food, decorations, formal wear,
locations and more. (A friend who got married in 2013
called Pinterest ‘wedding crack’.) Many images on Pinterest
originate on Etsy, therefore Etsy.com is a natural second
place to look for ideas. Two other noteworthy websites are
TheKnot.com and OffBeatBride.com
Planning &Decision Making
Once you have some ideas, it is time to make decisions. If
you get ‘stuck’, check out sites like WeddingBee.com, an
online Wedding Forum. Other brides and grooms will be
happy to share their experiences and their opinions so you
can be better informed as you decide on colors, honeymoon
destinations and wedding venues.
Keeping Family & Friends Informed
Many modern couples send out ‘save the date’ cards
about a year in advance to ensure everyone will be able to
attend their wedding. Throughout the year, SMS messaging
& Facebook can keep the majority of those people informed
about changes and/or additional information. If you aren’t
big on wedding registrations, but might want help with
your honeymoon, check out and set up an account at
Honeyfund.com, a registry site for honeymoon funds.
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Party Events
To keep out of town family and local friends alike
informed about the events in the weeks leading up to the
wedding day, creating and using Facebook Events can be
one of the most effective and quickest ways to update and
inform them about the bridal shower, bachelorette and
bachelor parties and rehearsal dinner details. Isn’t everyone
active on Facebook these days?
Wedding Day
Many couples hire a photographer, but still want candid
pictures. With everyone in attendance holding a
Smartphone in their hands, creating and registering your
very own wedding hashtag for use on Instagram (this can
be used on Twitter, too) for your big day is an awesome
idea! Encourage your guests to take pictures of the wedding
day and ask them to upload them to Instagram using the
wedding hashtag. (Add framed cards with the wedding
hashtag to each table setting.)
Then while you are waiting for the official photographer
to edit your beautiful pictures, you will still have instant
access to some great wedding day pictures.
Many blessings to those couples taking the big plunge
this year.
Socially Yours,
Dorien Morin-van Dam
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Thyroid Nodules Cancer or No Cancer?
Dr. Javaid Wani, MD, MSc, PhD, FACP
Thyroid
gland is one
of the hormone-secreting organs
located in
front of your
neck and
produces
hormones
which control the rate
of various body functions. This gland
can have problems with its function,
including low hormone production
called hypothyroidism and high hormone production called hyperthyroidism. In terms of its structure, there
can be abnormalities, such as the presence of lumps or bumps called nodules or fluid-filled sacks called cysts or
with mixed components called complex nodules or cysts. Nodules are
more common in females and affect
15% of women in the United States.
Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the
most common cause of goiters, but
iodine supplementation in foods has
decreased iodine deficiency and is
rare in the United States.
The presence of these nodules or
cysts does not usually affect the function of the gland, but these nodules
and cysts could co-exist with some
thyroid dysfunction. Some hypothyroid conditions can cause thyroid nodules while some nodules may produce
a large amount of thyroid hormone
(toxic nodule).
These structures can cause an
enlargement of the thyroid known as
a goiter (we also call a normal-sized
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thyroid with nodules/cysts a goiter,
so you should not get alarmed.) When
a nodule or a cyst is large or oddly
positioned, it can cause obstructive
symptoms like a choking sensation,
swallowing difficulty, hoarseness of
voice, difficulty breathing, etc. Large
goiters can block blood flow to the
head region. Sometimes, these nodules, cysts and goiters are visible from
outside without any compression.
Although most nodules are benign
(not cancerous), some may not be.
Nodules in a person with radiation
exposure in the head and neck region
or with a family history of thyroid
cancer needs additional attention as
these could be worrisome for cancer.
A nodule that appears suddenly within a small time frame is concerning,
while a nodule that has not shown
much growth over years is most likely
not cancerous. If a thyroid ultrasound
shows certain features like an accumulation of calcium or increased blood
flow, it likely needs more investigation.
Nodules are usually found on imaging tests of the neck or chest area (like
CT scan, MRI, carotid ultrasound, etc.)
done for an unrelated purpose.
However, a thyroid ultrasound provides useful information such as the
size, appearance, density, calcium
deposits, and blood flow of the nodules. A thyroid ultrasound also used
to monitor the growth of these nodules. Some thyroid nodules need to be
biopsied to see if they are cancerous or
not. They require specialized experience by your physician to decide
which nodule needs a biopsy.
With the exception of cancers, the
thyroid nodules/goiters are simply
watched. Surgery is done if a biopsy
of the nodule shows cancer. Surgery is
also indicated if the goiter continues
to grow or produce obstructing symptoms.
Thyroid nodules are not surgical
problems unless surgery is deemed
necessary after thoughtful endocrinology evaluation. Thyroid nodules need
to be evaluated in a systematic fashion. In managing thyroid nodules, we
follow professional recommendations
of the American Thyroid Association
(ATA) (www.Thyroid.org). There are
more links at our website for patient
education.
Please contact me if you have
any questions. Dr Javaid Wani maybe
reached at Strand Endocrinology &
Osteoporosis Center. 843-293-9955.
www.strandendocrinology.com
January 2016
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Obesity and
Allergies: A
Challenge for the
New Year
By Mark Schecker, M.D.
Coastal Carolina Allergy and Asthma Associates
If your New Year’s resolutions
include losing weight this year and
you suffer from allergies then you may
be doing yourself a huge favor. A
growing body of evidence now links
the increasing prevalence of both allergies and asthma with obesity.
Therefore being overweight and especially obese is now well recognized as
a risk factor for the development of
allergy and asthma in both children
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and adults. Furthermore obese children and adults have
higher rates of co-existent obstructive sleep apnea and gastro-esophageal reflux, which can contribute to even poorer
asthma control leading to more adverse outcomes.
The exact mechanisms that explain the association of how
obesity affects allergy and asthma risk and severity are not
entirely clear, but it is known that obesity has a number of
physiologic effects on the body and the lungs in particular.
More and more evidence suggests that obesity leads to
increases in systemic inflammation that can weaken the
body’s defenses. This is felt to increase the risk of the metabolic syndrome that includes high blood pressure, high
blood lipid levels, insulin resistance and elevated blood
sugar increasing the chances of developing cardiovascular
disease, cancer and diabetes. In a study published in the
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) in 2007 it
was shown that overweight and obese adolescents aged 1217 with evidence of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome had lower levels of lung function in those with and
without asthma. Obesity correlates with lower pulmonary
function and the ability of the lungs to function properly in
adults as well. Another study from JACI has shown that
overweight asthmatic children are more susceptible to the
effects of indoor pollutants and that inner city youths are
particularly sensitive and vulnerable to these effects.
For a specialist in the treatment of asthma and allergies
this information is particularly troubling. Given current
trends the numbers of children and adults with asthma can
only be expected to escalate. Even more disconcerting is that
they will become extremely more difficult to treat. It is now
clear that overweight and obese asthmatics experience the
most severe episodes leading to more urgent medical visits
including Emergency Room visits and hospitalizations. In
my practice this is already slowly becoming a reality with
individuals becoming more and more reliant on an increasingly complex regimens of more and more potent medications. Children are being burdened with the potential of a
lifetime of incapacitating symptoms, reduced activity levels
and the consequences of poorly controlled and severe asthma.
However, fortunately the news is not all bad. Just as
increasing weight, waist size and BMI have been associated
with an increasing risk of asthma and asthma severity it has
also been shown conversely that weight reduction can
improve lung function with a corresponding lowering of
asthma risk and severity. It’s clear that allergy/asthma specialists must now include in their instructions to patients to
not only stay faithful to their prescribed treatment regimen
in order to keep their symptoms under control, but to also do
whatever they can to lose weight.
Dr. Schecker, a Board Certified Allergist, is the founder of
Coastal Carolina Allergy & Asthma Associates. He is a Certified
Take Shape For Life Health Coach, a COPE Certified Health Coach,
the co-founder of the Myrtle Beach Marathon and the founder of
Camp Airwaves (a camp for children with asthma).
Dr. Schecker has been recognized as the
“Allergist of the Year”
by the Myrtle Beach Herald (2005-2015).
Don’tt Just Dream It, Do It!
By Anjana Duff
Travel Consultant
Happy New
Year! I hope
that you had
wonderful holidays! Now that
all the hoopla is
over, it is easy
to sink into a
post-holidays
slump. January
can certainly be
dreary and
depressing with
the festivities over, the company gone, the
house bare and the weather cold. But
January can also be an exciting time with
the promise of a fresh, new year ahead of
us. Pull yourself out of the slump and use
this down time to think about what you
want to accomplish this year. Whether you
make resolutions, choose a word to focus on
for the year, create a vision board, or simply
have a mental list, you do it with hope and
expectation that the
year will be full of
blessings and
fruition. January is
the best time to set
those goals and
start making plans especially travel plans.
Plan your big vacation with family and
friends around a special celebration. What
milestones are you and your family celebrating this year? A 50th birthday? A 25th
anniversary? High school or college graduation? Retirement? Promotions? There is no
better way to celebrate these amazing times
than with a trip. The investment in your
family time together will be returned to you
100 times over. Connections will be deepened, bonds will be strengthened, and
everyone will take home the best party favor
ever - priceless memories.
We all have our mental “TO GO” list of
dream trips. We daydream about warm,
lush, tropical islands with white sandy
beaches... or cruising through the aqua blue
Caribbean waters on a luxury cruise ship
with a pina colada in hand….or wandering
around quaint, picturesque towns in
Germany...or savoring
pizza and pasta in Italy…
or sampling wines from
various French vineyards...or gazing in awe at
castle after castle while
sailing on the Rhine
River… or … the list
doesn’t end, does it?!
So, make it happen!
Now is the best time to make plans to take
one of these special trips this year. Almost
all travel suppliers offer January specials,
and air fares tend to be lower this month.
Take advantage and turn your January into
“Plan-uary!”
Bon voyage and safe travels!
Anjana Duff is the owner of Travel
Connection, a boutique travel agency
specializing in tropical escapes and
European adventures. She creates
customized luxury vacation packages for
individuals, families and small groups.
www.travelconnectionad.com
[email protected]
(843) 455-4478
January 2016
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Letting Go In 2016
By Star Sade
Letting Go... Letting go is
never easy but letting go of
stressors, whether it’s a person,
place or thing (including your
past) maybe the healthiest
thing you could do for yourself. This New Year 2016 could
be your time to move forward
and Let go of the situations
that are bringing you down
and affecting your peace and
health. Letting go of trying to
change anyone and accept that some people need to stay in
your life and some need to go. Letting go will give you
strength and confidence. When your health is in jeopardy
because you have been on an emotional roller coaster and
your weight fluctuates and you have no energy to exercise... its time to Let Go! This year I will be letting go of
some impossible situations.. Stress invoking situations that
has taken a tole on my health.
“While the immediate . . . response to acute stress can
be a temporary loss of appetite, more and more we are
coming to recognize that for some people, chronic stress
can be tied to an increase in appetite — and stress-induced
weight gain,” says Elissa Epel, PhD, an assistant professor
in the department of psychiatry at the University of
California at San Francisco.
“Often, our response to stress today is to sit and stew
in our frustration and anger, without expending any of the
calories or food stores that we would if we were physically
fighting our way out of stress or danger,” says Shawn
Talbott, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of
Nutrition at the University of Utah and author of The
Cortisol Connection.
“Often, eating becomes the activity that relieves the
stress”? In other words, since your neuro-endocrine system
doesn’t know you didn’t fight or flee, it still responds to
stress with the hormonal signal to replenish nutritional
stores — which may make you feel hungry.
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Following those stress signals can lead not only to
weight gain, but also the tendency to store what is called
“visceral fat” around the midsection. These fat cells that lie
deep within the abdomen have been linked to an increase
in both diabetes and heart disease.
To further complicate matters, the “fuel” our muscles
need during “fight or flight “ is sugar — one reason we
crave carbohydrates when we are stressed, says endocrinologist Riccardo Perfetti, MD, PhD.
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Tips to Writing the Perfect
Card or Note
Everyone loves to discover a handwritten card or note among a
thick stack of mail. Regardless of how many electronic words we
get bombarded with each day, the personal touch of a message
written by hand remains a special gesture that never goes out of
style.
From choosing a card or stationery
that reflects a personal style to accenting the letter with the right seal or
stamp, every detail matters to underscore a thoughtful message. Stamps
are often one of the first details noted
by a letter recipient, so choosing a
stamp such as the love-letter themed
Sealed with Love Forever stamp from
usps.com/stamps or your local post
office is perfect for the occasion.
Not sure what sentiment to write
for the occasion? Here are a few
ideas:
Notes of appreciation: Whether the recipient gave you a gift,
hosted you for dinner or did a special favor, keep the message brief
and sincere. Don’t ever hesitate to send a note of appreciation just
to let someone know how truly special they are. Unexpected notes
are always wonderful to receive.
Birthday cards: Celebrate one’s personal accomplishments in
the past year and any special events planned in the next year ahead.
End by telling your friend or loved one why he or she is so important to you. That message may just be the best
gift you can give.
Celebratory cards: When acknowledging
the birth of a baby or the recent wedding of a
friend or relative, pick a card they will want to
save and treasure for years to come. When
writing your sentiment inside, keep congratulations simple and let them know you share in
their joy.
New job: Starting a job at a new company
or changing one’s career path can be a time for renewal and exciting beginnings. A sincere message wishing a friend or loved one
luck and adding advice that he or she might find helpful is often a
welcome message to show someone you care.
Condolence cards: If a friend is going through a difficult time,
share special memories you have of the person who passed away
and why you will miss having that person in your life. End by
offering to call or visit in the near future. These gestures, plus the
card itself, will remind the recipient they aren’t alone in their grief.
Remember, cards and notes are about letting another person
know how much their friendship, gifts or presence means to you.
Follow a simple formula, add a few personal touches and you will
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Charitable Gift
Makes A
Unique Wedding
Favor
Pamper your wedding guests with a special keepsake they can
treasure. After all, you want to thank each and every one of them for
sharing in your special moment. It’s also a fun way for them to
remember the celebration long after the wedding day is over.
Here are a few ideas to spoil your guests:
• Place a small silver bell at each place setting, and then observe
the tradition of kissing your new spouse each time one rings.
• Fill favor boxes or organza bags with a sweet treat, such as
Jordan almonds or pillow mints.
• Small silver frames can do double-duty as wedding favors and
place card holders.
• Greet guests at an outdoor wedding with ornate fans to keep
them cool.
• Encourage your guests to kick up (or off) their heels by providing a basket of cute flip flops for dancing.
Another memorable gift is to honor your guests with a donation to
a charity that is special to you and your fiancée. Announce your gift
on a handcrafted tag attached to a beautiful candle. The decorative
candles can be clustered around the centerpieces at the reception or
simply used as the centerpiece itself. To find more wedding ideas,
project guides and supplies, visit www.joann.com.
Charitable Gift Wedding Favor
Some experience necessary
Supplies and tools:
• Pillar candle
• Cork roll
• Cardstock, green &
brown
• Kraft paper or brown
paper grocery bag
• Green ribbon
• Jute cord
• Small wood beads
• Flower punches in a
variety of shapes & sizes
• Upholstery tack
• Adhesive dots, large
• Straight pins
• Scallop-edge shears
• Scissors
• Mini hole punch
• Recycled papers, such as old books, sheet music, newspapers, postcards, memorabilia
1. Punch 5 flowers using flower punches in different shapes and
sizes. Use a variety of recycled papers for a vintage appearance.
With an upholstery tack, pierce all layers of flowers; set aside.
2. Cut green cardstock strip 3-inch wide and 1/2-inch longer than
circumference of candle. Cut both long edges and one short end with
scallop-edge shears. Punch mini holes in each scallop. Wrap around
candle, overlap and secure with adhesive dots.
3. Cut a strip of cork 1-3/4-inch wide and the same length as green
cardstock. Cut one end of cork strip with scalloped edge shears;
attach to candle with 3 straight pins, at the scalloped end.
4. Print the donation message on brown cardstock. Cut out in a tag
shape and mount on a slightly larger green cardstock tag. Scallop the
green cardstock end, punch a hole at the narrow end of the tag and
on each of the scallops. Tie ribbon once around cork and knot at the
front. Tie cord around cork several times, string on the tag and tie in
a knot. Press layered flower with upholstery tack into cork, over
knots.
5. Tie 2 more lengths of jute around flower and knot. String a few
small wood beads over the ends of some of the cords, and tie love
knots to secure.
6. Trace a 5-inch circle on the back of green cardstock. Cut a
petaled flower, using the circle shape as a guide. Using the green
flower as a template, cut two more 5-inch flowers from recycled
paper. Attach these to each other with adhesive dots, ruffling, wrinkling and distressing the edges. Cut a smaller green flower, slightly
larger than the circumference of the candle. Cut the edges with scallop-edge shears and attach to the top of the stack of flowers, with the
candle centered in the middle.
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Eric Masson
Chef/Owner, The Brentwood
Restaurant & Wine Bistro
Little River, SC
3. Bring milk to a boil. Poor milk in
cooled roux. Cook on medium heat for 5
minutes. Remove from heat and add
yolk and grated parmesan. Season with
salt and nutmeg.
4. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from pan and chop.
5. Quickly sautéed spinach in bacon
fat. Flambéed with Pernod, season and
set aside.
6. In large bowl, mix sautéed spinach,
chopped bacon, parsley, hot sauce and
Mornay sauce.
7. Arrange the oysters in their half
shells on a pan with kosher salt. Spoon
some of the spinach mixture on each
oyster. Bake 10 minutes until cooked
through, then change the oven’s setting
to broil and broil until browned on top.
Serve hot.
Bon Appetit!
Recipe from Chef Eric Masson
Chef/Owner of The Brentwood
Restaurant & Wine Bistro
“Low Country French Cuisine”
4269 Luck Ave.
Little River, SC 29566
843-249-2601
www.TheBrentwoodRestaurant.com
Southern Style Weddings
without the Plantation Price
Oysters Rockefeller
For 4 people
Ingredient
2 slices bacon
24 unopened, fresh, live medium oysters
2 cup fresh spinach
3 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoon flour
2 cup milk
1 pinch nutmeg
2 yolks
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon anise flavored liqueur
4 cups kosher salt
Method:
1. Clean oysters and place in a large
stockpot. Pour in enough water to cover
oysters; bring the water and oysters to a
boil. Remove from heat and drain and
cool oysters. When cooled break the top
shell off of each oyster.
2. In medium saucepan, cook butter
and flour to a blond roux. Set aside.
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Style-Wise
Six Steps for Starting
2016 in Style
With Jada Bynum
Five, four, three, two, one...2016 is
upon us and 2015 is done! Out with
the old and in with the new seems like
the appropriate adage for the occasion,
but the fashion world often has a mind
of its own. Many of the trends appearing this fall will grace us again this
season and lead us to spring in stride;
but don’t be fooled, just because several looks seem the same, doesn’t mean there is not room for
updates and improvements. Style is all in the details and
attitude so there are plenty of ways to delve into the contemporary vibes on-set by January. Here are six steps to
instantly infuse your closet with the cutting edge and
jumpstart your new year with jubilation for all that’s to
come:
1. Paint the
Town with
Pantone’s
Colors of
the Year
Spring
comes
early in the
New Year
with
Pantone
declaring
Rose
Quartz and
Serenity as the shades for ’16. Light-hearted and feminine,
“rose quartz” brings out the romantic inside all of us;
meanwhile, “serenity” is a peaceful, but powerful blue to
unleash our fierce inner ice queen. These airy hues will
add frosty flare to winter wardrobes and anticipate the
fantastic flowers of spring. Not a fan of these two particular shades? Have no fear! Their popularity is sure to usher
in their soothing counterparts across the color spectrum
like lavender and mint. Soft and subtle, pastel colors like
these lend themselves for a multitude of uses: accentuating
patterns or prints, taking center stage as a focal point, or
serving as a neutral back drop for a brighter color to pop.
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2. Master Closet Curating
Fashion is an art form and your closet is your personal
gallery. Numerous fashion and organization bloggers will
affirm that every so often you must take time to “curate”
your closet as one would with a fine art exhibit in museum. What better time of year to begin this process than
January? Each piece should have a specific purpose in
your collection that directly relates to your other items and
directly illustrates your personal style story. Curating also
includes hanging coordinates together or creating capsules
of mix’n’match outfits for fast and fabulous grab-n-go
looks.
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3. Accelerate Your Accessories
Updating your wardrobe for the new year can most simply and cost effectively be done through accessories.
Modernizing classic pieces becomes a cinch when you
incorporate one or two in-the-moment accents.
Bold, oversized, and chunky rings, earrings, chokers,
and brooches as well as chic satchels and clutches are 2016
staples as versatile statement pieces. Look for after
Christmas sales as many stores have a lot of leftover jewelry and purses that were specifically stocked as gift items.
4. Organize to Optimize
Get ahead of the game and instead of cleaning in the
spring, you can be relaxing by the pool! Whether dealing
with clothes, décor, or time, stick with the essentials, cut
the clutter, and donate the difference. To make the most of
everything you have, organization is key; but it also
involves finding the organizational patterns that are right
for you. Different approaches include storing clothes by
kind, number, color, designer, season, or all of the above.
How you organize your closet can be as simple or complex
as you prefer. It’s all about finding what works best for
your space, access, and lifestyle.
5. Join the Resolution Revolution
New Year’s Resolutions are an age-old tradition and
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breaking them is almost as common as making them in
this day and time. It’s time to put an end to this habit and
put our best foot forward behind the words of our mouth.
If you make a resolution this year, big or small, treat it like
a promise to yourself and make it one for the ages. Break
down your resolution into small, measurable steps for
greater accountability as you move toward achieving your
goal. Tackle your life change week by week rather day to
night.
6. Up(cycle) the Ante
If the store racks aren’t quenching your trend-seeking
thirsts, try making 2016 a “new to you” year, the aforementioned forecasted trends for 2016 lend themselves to creativity activity. Instead of buying new, look to thrift shops
and clothing swaps to find those missing pieces needed.
Rescue old belts and bags from the wastebasket to add
leather/pleather trim or accents for an easy update DIY
example. Other quick fixes from your local craft store will
allow you to have one-of-a-kind pieces with a “coutureesque” element. These projects can also become a hobby
and serve as a productive way to unwind.
Jada Bynum is a Wall Fellow at Coastal Carolina University,
a Christian, and a lover of Disney, dogs, and the arts. Connect
with her at [email protected]
January 2016
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HOMESPUN
Craft & Antique MALL
Visit over 70 booths for
Something Old, Something New
The Moveable Feast
for Winter 2016
Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $25* each
Literary luncheons with exciting authors at area restaurants
The Moveable Feast is held at area restaurants throughout the year on Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
On occasion, an author’s book tour schedule is accommodated with a mid-week Moveable
Feast. For each feast, the chef prepares an exquisite menu, typically unavailable during the
restaurant’s public hours. The presentation precedes the meal. Individuals, couples, friends,
book clubs and other groups are assigned table seating. Let us know if you have food allergies
or are observing Lent, and we’ll accommodate. Each literary luncheon is followed by a book
signing at Litchfield Books for those unable to participate in the feast. Each feast is $25 (occasionally more); books are available at a 10% discount from Litchfield Books. For schedules
and reservations, visit our office in Art Works in the Litchfield Exchange (14329 Ocean
Highway), our website www.classatpawleys.com, or call 843-235-9600.
Jan. 8 – Johnathon Scott Barrett (Rise and Shine! A Southern Son’s Treasury of
Food, Family and Friends) at Carefree Catering
A native of Perry, Georgia, Johnathon Barrett’s Georgia roots date back to the late 1700s. For
seven generations, fresh, farm-to-table food played a unifying role in his family, and as child
he was introduced, first-hand, to the ingredients, practices, and nuances of Southern fare. This
rich heritage of place continues to play center stage in Johnathon’s life, particularly in regards
to food and dining. Successfully melding the classic menus of his birthplace with an expanded
appreciation of other cuisines, the author, now a renowned host and cook, has called culinaryrich Savannah, Georgia, his home for the last thirty years.
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Jan. 15 – Charles Belfoure (House of Thieves) at Pawleys Plantation
In 1886 New York, a respectable architect shouldn’t have any connection to the notorious gang
of thieves and killers that rules the underbelly of the city. But when John Cross’s son racks up
an unfathomable gambling debt to Kent’s Gents, Cross must pay it back himself. All he has to
do is use his inside knowledge of high society mansions and museums to craft a robbery even
the smartest detectives won’t solve. The take better include some cash too – the bigger the payout, the faster this will be over. With a newfound talent for sniffing out vulnerable and lucrative targets, Cross becomes invaluable to the gang. But Cross’s entire life has become a balancing act, and it will only take one mistake for it all to come crashing down – and for his family
to go down too.
*Jan. 22 – Alexandra Fuller (Leaving Before the Rains Come)
at Kimbel’s, Wachesaw
Alexandra Fuller’s childhood in Southern Africa was the inspiration for two bestselling memoirs: her 2001 debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood and her 2004
Scribbling the Cat: Travels with an African Soldier which won the Ulysses Prize for Art of
Reportage. In her third, Leaving Before the Rains Come, she writes about moving to the U.S.
and the collapse of her decades-long marriage. *This Moveable Feast is $45 and includes the
book.
Jan. 29 – Karen White, Beatriz Williams & Lauren Willig
(The Forgotten Room) at Inlet Affairs
The Forgotten Room, set in alternating time periods, is a sumptuous
feast of a novel brought to vivid life by three brilliant storytellers. In
1945, the critically wounded Captain Cooper Ravenal is brought to a
private hospital on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and young Dr. Kate
Schuyler is drawn into a complex mystery that connects three generations of women in her family to a single extraordinary room in a
Gilded Age mansion. Who is the woman in Captain Ravenel’s portrait
miniature who looks so much like Kate? And why is she wearing the
ruby pendant handed down to Kate by her mother? In their pursuit of
answers, they find themselves drawn into the turbulent stories of
Gilded Age Olive Van Alen, driven from riches to rags, who hired out
as a servant in the very house her father designed, and Jazz Age Lucy
Young, who came from Brooklyn to Manhattan in pursuit of the father
she had never known. But are Kate and Cooper ready for the secrets
that will be revealed?
Feb. 5 – Karen Stokes
(The Immortals: A Story of Love and War)
at Carefree Catering
Historian and South Carolina Historical Society archivist Karen
Stokes takes a turn at historical fiction in this Civil War love story that
takes place in Charleston and Columbia, based on actual events.
Feb. 12 – Melanie Benjamin (The Swans of Fifth Avenue)
at Pawleys Plantation
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife
comes an enthralling new novel centered on two dynamic, complicated, and compelling protagonists – Truman Capote and Babe Paley.
This book is steeped in the glamour and perfumed and smoky atmosphere of New York’s high society. Babe Paley – known for her highprofile marriage to CBS founder William Paley and her ranking in the
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame – was one of the reigning
monarchs of New York’s high society in the 1950s. Replete with gossip, scandal, betrayal, and a vibrant cast of real-life supporting characters, readers will be seduced by this startling new look at the infamous
society swans.
Feb. 19 – Susan Meissner (Stars over Sunset Boulevard)
at Surf, Beach & Golf Club, North Myrtle Beach
This multi-published author, speaker and writing workshop leader
with a background in community journalism has written a dozen
books in as many years. Her novel, A Fall of Marigolds, was named to
Booklist’s Top Ten Women’s Fiction titles for 2014, and The Shape of
Mercy was named by Publishers Weekly as one of the 100 Best
Novels of 2008. Stars over Sunset Boulevard, set in the golden age of
Hollywood, is the story of two studio secretaries who become best
friends while working on the set of the most iconic film ever produced, Gone with the Wind.
Feb. 26 – Ashley Warlick
(The Arrangement)
at Ocean One, Litchfield
Ashley Warlick’s debut novel, The Distance from the Heart of Things,
won the Houghton Mifflin Literary Fellowship, the youngest recipient
ever at 23. Publishers Weekly described her sentences as “often
bewitching” while the starred Booklist review commented on her ability to employ “an economy of language that is somehow simultaneously stark and lush” and pronounced her writing “daring.” In 2006,
she received a creative writing fellowship from the National
Endowment for the Arts. Warlick is a dedicated cook and published
food writer. She teaches in the MFA program at Queens University in
Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the book buyer for M. Judson,
Booksellers and Storytellers in Greenville. The Arrangement is based
on the early career and tumultuous love life of the great food writer
MFK Fisher.
March 4 – Michele Moore
(The Cigar Factory: A Novel of Charleston)
at Inlet Affairs
This historical novel about the American Tobacco Company’s
Charleston cigar factory, in which the author’s father held his first job,
deals particularly with issues of racism and segregation. From the
Gullah language spoken by both white and black Charlestonians, to
shared food ways, religious practices, and folk beliefs, Michelle
Moore’s novel showcases the many ways that life in Charleston was
impacted by the port city’s large West African presence. Moore holds
an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College and a BS in physical therapy from Georgia State University, which she attended on a
full athletic scholarship.
March 11 – Michelle Gable
(I’ll See You in Paris)
at Kimbel’s, Wachesaw
Following her debut novel A Paris Apartment, Gable winds together
the lives of three women born generations apart, but who face similar
struggles of love and heartbreak. After losing her fiancé in the
Vietnam War, nineteen-year-old Laurel Haley takes a job in England,
hoping the distance will mend her shattered heart. Laurel expects the
pain might lessen but does not foresee the beguiling man she meets or
that they’ll go to Paris, where the city’s magic will take over and alter
everything Laurel believes about love. Thirty years later, Laurel’s
daughter Annie is newly engaged and searching for the truth about her
father. The key to unlocking Laurel’s secrets starts with a mysterious
book about an infamous woman known as the Duchess of
Marlborough. Annie’s quest to understand the Duchess, and therefore
her own history, takes her from a charming hamlet in the English
countryside, to a decaying estate kept behind barbed wire, and ultimately to Paris where answers will be found at last.
March 18 – Bill Noel
(Boneyard Beach: A Folly Beach Mystery)
at Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach
A knock on Chris Landrum’s retirement cottage door proves that he
doesn’t have to leave home to find trouble.
In this tenth book in the highly-popular Folly Beach Mystery series,
Chris and his cadre of quirky pals, risk their lives for their friends, and
to prevent more deaths, including their own.
March 25 – Jan Ellison
(A Small Indiscretion)
at Sea View Inn
With psychological suspense, emotional depth and hypnotic prose, O.
Henry Prize winner Jan Ellison delivers a brilliantly paced, beautifully
written debut novel about one woman’s reckoning with a youthful
mistake. At nineteen, Annie Black trades a bleak future in a washed
out California town for a London winter of drinking and abandon.
Twenty years later, she is a San Francisco lighting designer and happily married mother of three who has put her reckless youth behind her.
Then a photo from that distant winter in Europe arrives inexplicably in
her mailbox, and an old obsession is awakened. Past and present collide, Annie’s marriage falters, and her son takes a car ride that ends
with his life hanging in the balance. Now Annie must confront her
own transgressions and fight for her family by untangling the mysteries of the turbulent winter that drew an invisible map of her future.
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Creative,
Budget-Friendly
Tips For The
Big Day
Today, more couples are looking beyond standard wedding packages and exploring customized, do-it-yourself options. According to The
Wedding Report, couples spent 10 percent less
on their big day in 2009 as compared to 2008,
and spending from 2007 to 2009 fell by more
than 30 percent.
By choosing handcrafted wedding touches and
forgoing pricey extras, creative couples are mixing and matching a surprising combination of
one-of-a-kind wedding elements to create unique
and personalized celebrations.
From the centerpiece display to the wedding
favors, more people planning that memorable
wedding are realizing personal touches that actually reflect the soon-to-be-newlyweds themselves
can elevate that special day from a cookie-cutter
event to an intimately beautiful affair.
Here are four fun and budget-friendly ideas to
create a wedding that is anything but generic:
Snip and Style-Arrangements by professional
florists can easily take a big chunk out of the
budget. Instead, the wedding party can be enlisted to help create floral decor for the wedding.
There are a number of free online tutorials that
offer detailed how-to instructions on choosing
seasonal blooms and arranging everything from
elegant centerpieces to bridal bouquets. Personal
touches to the floral arrangements may be added
by incorporating favorite flowers or purchasing
the blooms from a local farmers’ market.
Pick and Choose-To spend wisely, couples are
also turning away from one-size-fits-all wedding
packages and demanding more flexibility in the
types of wedding resources available. For example, an array of hotel and event site offerings
through the Weddings By Doubletree website
provides couples with the flexible option of
selecting essential components for their wedding
day without being tied to an all-inclusive plan.
From mixing and matching options such as guest
stays, reception celebrations and ceremony settings, couples can handpick amenities and services that fit their budget and wedding needs at
more than 230 hotels and resorts worldwide.
Eat and Drink-Family and friends can also be
offered an inside look at the preferences, passions and experiences enjoyed by the happy couple. Wedding favors could include a favorite
chocolate or something that symbolizes the couple’s life (such as local honey, jam or a unique
trinket from their hometown).
For the aperitif, wine could be poured from a
vineyard the couple likes to visit. For the main
meal, dishes or drinks can be tailored to represent the cultural heritage of the couple (paella for
the Spanish side of the family or vodka for the
Russian side of the family).
Weddings provide the chance to celebrate the
special values and history of the couple, through
small details that personalize the event and make
the setting more intimate.
Capture and Share-A professional photographer should certainly be considered for the most
important portions of the wedding (ceremony,
bridal party and family pictures, etc.); however,
guests can help capture the rest of the special
moments.
Before the big day, family and friends can be
asked to bring their digital cameras to document
the memories, along with a few disposable digital cameras on hand for individuals who do not
own or forget their cameras.
A free online photo service prior to the wedding can provide the couple, the wedding party
and guests with the link to upload, download and
share their photos after the special day. Printing
costs will be slashed in half and everyone can
immediately and automatically have a vast selection of images to choose from for their wedding
scrapbooks.
For ideas to plan an affordable and memorable
wedding ceremony, reception and honeymoon,
visit www.doubletree.com/weddings, contact a
local travel professional or call (800) 222-TREE
in the U.S. or Canada.
Handcrafted wedding touches can turn a cookie-cutter event into a one-of-a-kind wedding to
remember.
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Cosmetic Surgery for
Weddings &
Events
By Kimberley B. C. Goh, M.D.
Anniversaries, reunions and weddings are often the inspiration to
look your best. Consultations for
cosmetic surgery before a wedding
are popular among brides, grooms,
their families, as well as their wedding parties. Interest in the procedures before an event ranges
from body contouring to facial rejuvenation, all with the common goal of looking one’s best.
If you are considering cosmetic surgery before a wedding
or other event, there are several points that should be considered: timing, recovery, risk, stress, expense and family perception and support. These are critical components in your choice
of procedure and the desired outcome.
It is important to book your consultation with a plastic surgeon early to ensure adequate time for the procedure and
recovery prior to the big event. For the best results, I prefer to
perform major facial and body contouring surgery at least
three months in advance of a special occasion. This gives ade-
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quate time for healing and for the swelling to settle. Breast
augmentation is an exception but it should still ideally be
done more than six weeks, if possible, before the event or
wedding. Dress fittings take time!
Liposuction and even SmartLipo require a girdle or compression garment for about six weeks after your surgery (for
24 hours a day) to attain the best result and the optimal skin
shrinkage. This is not something desirable to wear under your
wedding dress (or on the honeymoon!) CoolSculpting, the
new non-invasive fat reduction technique does not involve
needles or
girdles but it
does take
three months
to achieve
maximum fat
reduction,
which is why
it’s important
to plan
accordingly.
Facial cosmetic surgery
takes a time
to settle and
soften, and
you may not
be able to be
in the sun in the immediate postoperative period to ensure
optimal scar healing. Such post-operative restrictions can
impact honeymoon plans for example, and thus need to be
taken into consideration when choosing the date for surgery.
Major body contouring, such as tummy tucks or thigh lifts
have a more extensive recovery period. If not properly
planned in advance, the recovery may keep you from actively
doing those last minute tasks associated with an event or
enjoying pre-event activities.
CO2 laser skin resurfacing can have a significant impact on
skin, however it requires more recovery time for the optimal
result and skin color. There are other laser treatments that take
less time to recover, but make less of a change in wrinkles or
age spots. These are the fractional laser peels. Medium depth
chemical peels have about a week’s worth of down time and
can give your skin a fresher look. Skin peels or microdermabrasion can enhance your skin tone with no down time.
There are other new techniques for tightening the skin with
no down time, but they are not yet proven techniques and it
has been difficult to separate the market hype from real
results.
If you determine that you do not have adequate time for a
major procedure, sometimes modified
procedures can be of benefit. For example, many people chose SmartLipo for
their neck, even though it does not tighten the skin as much as neck lifts or
facelifts because there is less down time
and minimal scarring with noticeable
improvement in appearance. Cheek lifts
are a good in between procedure. This
can be done under local anesthesia and
only takes about 1- 1 1/2 hour. There is
little bruising and the swelling quickly
resolves, and tightens the cheeks and
has a small effect on the neck.
There are also minor procedures that
can be done to enhance your appearance
other than surgery. These procedures
have a short “down” time, and can be
done within a few weeks of an event.
Botox can be used to smooth wrinkles;
you should get this at least two weeks
before the event in case of bruising.
Botox is an agent used to temporarily
immobilize the muscles that are causing
wrinkles. Unless you plan to get injected regularly, do not get treated too early
or the wrinkles may return prior to your
event.
Restylane, Juvaderm and other
hyaluronic acid fillers, can be used to fill
wrinkles and enhance lips. Like Botox,
they should be planned at least two
weeks prior to the event in case of bruising. Sculptra is another product that has
been used for several years in the US,
and is approved by the FDA for facial
cosmetic purposes. This is a filler-like
product that causes your own tissue to
grow and replace lost volume. It takes
about two months to grow enough to fill
or enhance an area, so again it is important to plan accordingly.
Fat injection, using fat from your
body to fill an area, has the potential to
be permanent unlike other fillers.
However, fat injection can cause
swelling initially and your lips or areas
of injection may be swollen for a few
weeks after injection. Therefore, this
procedure should be planned a few
months in advance of your event.
Cosmetic surgery before a wedding is
an issue that should be discussed with
your fiancé. While it is your right to
make decisions about your own body,
his/her feelings should be taken into
consideration. You will do better after
surgery if you have a positive emotional
support structure around you.
There are many ways to improve
your appearance before a wedding,
reunion or other event; surgery is just
one option. Let your plastic surgeon
know the wedding/event date and your
timetable. Make sure you understand
the actual procedure, and who will actually be doing the procedure, what their
level of training is, what the recovery
time will be and the risks involved. If
you decide to have cosmetic surgery or
a procedure to enhance your appearance, plan carefully and be honest about
your expectations.
Ask for a surgeon certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery. The
ABPS is a board approved by the
American Board of Medical Specialties.
A plastic surgeon has from six to seven
years of formal surgical training after
medical school. Your surgeon should
also have privileges to perform the same
procedure(s) at a local hospital and the
surgery center that you will be using
should be certified by a nationally recognized agency, such as AAAASF.
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HOW TO WITH HALLEY
This Tree’s for the Birds
By Halley May Castleberry
Of course, if you opted for a fake tree this Holiday season, you can decorate any tree in your backyard with these
ornaments. The birds will appreciate it just as much!
If you’re using your real tree, be sure to empty the water
out of the stand before setting it in the desired area of your
backyard.
Now the only thing left to do is make those ornaments!
1. First, tie fishing line or ribbon
to your pine cones and/or gum
balls.
2. Then, cover your pines
cones/gum balls in peanut butter.
3. Sprinkle on the bird seed.
4. Hang them on your Christmas
tree or a tree of your choice in the
backyard.
Sit back, relax, and watch the
birds as they flock to their new
favorite yard!
Happy 2016, friends! If you’re like me, you leave up
your Christmas decor until January 1st. By that point, I
hate to see it go, but I’m ready to return my house to normal. This year, Chris and I bought our first real tree as a
family. We made it a big adventure and opted for a
12 footer. Ahhh how sweet it is to have vaulted ceilings.
What I didn’t consider, until later, is how much more work
it would be taking it all down. Oh well, it was still well
worth the extra trouble. We enjoyed the scent of Fraser fir
that reminded me of my childhood. It played a major role
in keeping spirits bright this Holiday season. Even with all
the ornaments off, I felt as though our first family tree had
a little fire left in her. So I decided to take it out back and
transform it into a tree for the birds to enjoy as the weather
turns colder. Growing up, my mom did this every year.
The benefits of transforming your tree are not only for the
birds but you can enjoy watching them as well.
You’ll only need a few materials to make the bird feeder
ornaments to decorate your
tree.
Pine cones and/or gum balls
(as seen in the picture)
Peanut butter
Bird seed
Fishing line or ribbon
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This is a wonderful project to
enjoy with the little ones! You can
also string popcorn and add that
to your tree as well.
I look forward to getting a little more life out of our first real
tree and enjoying the view!
Feel free to connect with me on
Facebook,
HalleyMurrowCastleberry (no
spaces), Instagram, HalleyMay,
or visit HalleyMay.com to let me
know how yours turn out! I
would love to hear from you.
You can also find more crafting
fun and DIY ideas at
HalleyMay.com
Happy New Year!
Halley May
Halley May Castleberry
Host and Producer of “The Business Connection” on
HTC Channel 4, Spokesperson for Car City, and
Host and Producer of “How to with Halley.”
She can be reached at [email protected].
Connect with her on social media at HalleyMay.com
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36th Annual
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February 12 - 14, 2016
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Fri & Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sun, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission $5 • Children younger than 16 FREE
Everything for the Home & Garden
More than 200 Product and Service Exhibitors
Meet Industry Pros
Many Workshops and Demonstrations
Special Events
Silent Auction, Hosted by Coastal Animal Rescue
Culinary Demonstrations
Many Specials provided by
Home Show Exhibitors
Visit www.mbhomeshow.com
or www.myrtlebeachhomebuilders.org
Call 843-438-4124
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Wedding Registry 101
or engaged couples, it can seem
as if there are a million things to
accomplish before the big day
arrives. One essential piece of the wedding puzzle involves creating a registry
that makes it easy for guests to celebrate
your union with gifts that reflect your
personality as a couple.
Before Building Your Registry
It’s no wonder why guests love the
ease and simplicity of a gift registry. But
many couples may not know where to
begin when setting out to create this
useful list. Here are some helpful pointers from Macy’s to help you get started
on creating a perfect wedding registry:
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• Meet with a Consultant: These
trained professionals are on site to assist
and discuss everything you want and
need. It’s a good place to start if you
have questions on what items to include
and what brands are available.
• Look for Special Programs: Some
stores offer special features, such as
Macy’s, whose Dream Fund allows
guests to contribute any amount to the
ultimate gift card, so the bride and
groom can later choose exactly what
they want.
• Start Early: Most couples like to register 4-6 months before their wedding
date, which allows more time for choos-
ing items, planning for showers and
meeting other deadlines.
• Register Together: Whether it’s instore, online or both – make a day of it
and have fun selecting all the things that
will be part of your new life together.
• Choose Different Price Points:
Guests will appreciate a varied list that
has many gift options to fit their personal budget.
• Create a Registry That Reflects You:
If you’re a laid-back, easygoing couple,
consider registering for a more casual
dinnerware pattern that you can use
every day, then mix in some fancy pieces
to use for those special occasions. If you
enjoy entertaining friends and family, be
sure to choose a range of serveware and
barware.
Making the Right Choices
With all the things needed to properly
stock your home, selecting the right
ones can seem overwhelming. Here are
some tips to keep in mind while adding
to your registry:
• Select Your Settings: A five-piece
setting is meant to serve one person and
includes a dinner plate, salad plate,
bread and butter plate, tea cup and
saucer. If you want to serve eight guests,
you will need to register for eight fivepiece settings.
• Factor in Some Extras: When registering for drinkware, be sure to register
for a few extras in each glass size in case
some break down the road.
• Protect Your Cutlery: Be sure to
choose a sturdy cutting board to protect
your knife blades from chips and cracks.
You can keep your cutlery in top condition by registering for a honing steel and
knife sharpener.
• Stock Up on Kitchen Must-Haves:
When it comes to cookware, make sure
to stock up on the essentials. This
should include a fry pan, sauté pan, grill
pan, sauteuse (round, deep-sided design
for sautéing on the stovetop or baking in
the oven) and a chef’s pan.
• Opt for the Basics: White dinnerware allows you to transform the look of
your table year-round by changing the
décor and accessories around it. The
classic look will be a design that you can
appreciate for years to come.
Visit www.macys.com/registry for a
full registry checklist, helpful tips and
more information on
Macy’s Dream Fund.
(Family Features)
“My Prayer”
By Diane DeVaughn Stokes
Cheryl Moore Adamson is a
well-known Conway minister who
loves her community and keeps
busy with all sorts of community
outreach programs. She and her
husband have raised five children.
A few years ago at 54 years old,
she started the Palmetto
Missionary Baptist Church. Then
seeing the need for kids to know
more about arts and leadership,
she founded a non-profit organization called Palmetto
Works Community Development Corporation. It’s thriving
and so are the kids.
Cheryl is now actively working on a program to bring
the culinary arts to those being released from prison to
give them a way to make money and get their life back in
order. So, you can see this is a very busy, energetic woman
who never slows down.
For two years, Cheryl suffered from severe sciatica that
seemed to be worse when she got into bed every night.
“Lying on my left side was impossible, and the pain would
radiate down my leg and into my toes causing them to be
numb. I would just get up and walk around. I was miserable, and as anyone who is in pain knows, you just want to
cry, and then not sleeping made me tired all day long. It
was my 86-year-old mother who kept putting these
CuraLase Laser Therapy ads and articles in front of me.
She would say, ‘You have tried everything else, why not
try this?’”
Cheryl had been treated by a chiropractor, massage therapist, and physical therapist and had acupuncture as well
with little satisfaction, so after her mom’s constant prodding, she went to CuraLase. She had 14 treatments through
December 1 and is 80% better, and as Cheryl puts it, “I’ll
take it.” She knows that this treatment will continue to
work long after the office visits are over so she knows she
is literally improving every day.
Her family noticed right away that her posture and her
gait were much better. Most of all, she is rested once again,
and just like the Energizer Bunny, Cheryl is back doing
great things in our community with a smile on her face.
She says her prayer is that sooner or later anyone who is in
pain finds their way to CuraLase.
If you need the help of CuraLase and a new YOU for the
New Year, attend one of the free dinner seminars listed
below. Please RSVP at 843-294-5273.
Monday, January 4, 5:00 PM
at Ryan’s, 3607 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach
at Golden Corral, 10600 Kings Road (end of Hwy 22), Myrtle Beach
at Hanser House, 14360 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
at Ryan’s Steak House, 8671 Highway 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach
CuraLase Laser Therapy is located next to South Strand
Medical Center on Bypass 17 South in Myrtle Beach.
And by the way, if you see someone giving out CuraLase
brochures around town, it may just be Cheryl Moore
Adamson. She says she carries them around in her purse and
if she notices anyone who looks like they are in pain, she
hands them a flyer and tells them her story. Yes, another
believer, another advocate, another cheerleader for CuraLase
Laser Therapy for pain.
May your new year be filled with good health, love and
happiness and many blessings from above.
Diane DeVaughn Stokes
President of Stages Video Productions
Host and Producer of “Diane At Six” on EASY Radio,
TV show “Inside Out” on HTC Channel 4, and author of
“Floating On Air” A Broadcasting Love Affair”
January 2016
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Potato Corn & Bacon
Chowder
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. whole milk or half & half
4 c. or (1) 32 oz. box chicken broth
3 slices of thick-cut bacon, cooked until
crisp and diced
1/2 c. medium-sharp cheddar cheese,
grated
3 russet potatoes, rinsed, peeled
(optional) and cubed into 1” chunks
2 c. fresh corn
1/2 of a yellow onion, diced
1 leek, rinsed well and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. sea salt + a pinch for sweating
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 – 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, depending on personal taste
Set a large stock pot or dutch oven
over medium-low heat. Add butter and
melt. When butter has melted add onion
and leek. Add a pinch of salt to help the
onion and leek sweat and cook for 4-5
minutes until tender and transparent.
Add garlic and corn and cook for 3 more
minutes.
Sprinkle in flour and whisk. Slowly
add chicken broth and then milk. Turn
heat up to medium-high, then add potatoes. Season with salt, pepper and
cayenne. Simmer for 30 minutes or until
potatoes are tender.
Once the potatoes are tender and the
soup has thickened, turn heat off. Add in
cheddar cheese and stir until incorporated. Spoon into individual bowls and top
with crisp bacon pieces. Serve immediately.
Makes approximately 4-6 servings in
under 30 minutes!
White Bean, Kale and
Sausage Soup
1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces smoked sausage links, such as
kielbasa or andouille, cut into 1/4-inch
slices
5 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups chicken broth or stock, divided
8 ounces kale, tough stems removed and
finely chopped/shredded
1 small bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 (15-ounce) cans white beans (such as
Cannellini, Great Northern, or Navy),
rinsed and drained
A few dashes hot pepper sauce
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It’s Soup
Season
Once Again!
Salt & freshly ground black pepper,
to taste.
Shredded Parmesan cheese OR crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
Place a large pot over medium heat.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in pot,
swirl to coat, and add sausage. Cook,
stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7
minutes or until the sausage is browned.
Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined
plate, pour a bit more oil in the center of
the pot, and add minced garlic. Stir and
cook for about 1 minute, or until garlic is
fragrant and light golden brown.
Pour 4 cups chicken broth/stock into
pot and stir in kale, bay leaf, and garlic
powder. Increase heat to high and bring
to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and
cook for 5 minutes.
Place about 1/3 of the drained beans
in a blender or food processor along
with the remaining 1 cup chicken
broth/stock. Puree until smooth.
Once kale is tender, add whole beans,
pureed beans, and browned sausage to
the pot. Season with dashes of hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste. Stir
and simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf before
serving.
Tomato Basil Parmesan
Soup
2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatos with juice
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced carrots
1 cup finely diced onions
1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh
oregano
1 tbsp dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup flour
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 cups half and half, warmed
1 tsp ground sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken
broth, onions, oregano, basil, and bay
leaf to a large slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7
hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft.
About 30 minutes before serving prepare a roux. Melt butter over low heat in
a skillet and add flour. Stir constantly
with a whisk for 5-7 minutes. Slowly stir
in 1 cup hot soup. Add another 3 cups
and stir until smooth. Add all back into
the slow cooker.
Stir and add the Parmesan cheese,
warmed half and half, salt and pepper.
Add additional basil and oregano if
needed (the slow cooker does a number
on spices and they get bland over time,
so don’t be afraid to always season to
taste at the end).
Cover and cook on LOW for another
30 minutes or so until ready to serve.
Nothing better than
good bread to go
with Soup!
Jalapeno, Cheddar and
Cauliflower Muffins
(a low carb and gluten free favorite)
Makes 12 muffins
2 cups finely riced, raw cauliflower
(To “rice”…cut the cauliflower into
slices, then process it in a food processor
until the cauliflower pieces are about the
size of rice grains or you can cut the cauliflower into chunks and grate them into
small pieces using a grater.)
2 Tbs minced jalapeno
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbs melted butter
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 Tbs dried onion flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup coconut flour (you can find coconut flour at natural
food stores or online)
Combine the cauliflower, jalapeno, eggs, add melted butter
in a medium bowl. Add the grated cheeses and mix well. Stir
in the onion flakes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, baking powder and coconut flour until thoroughly combined.
Divide the batter evenly between 12 greased muffin cups.
Bake in preheated 375 degree (F) oven for 30 minutes or until
golden brown. Turn off the oven and leave the muffins inside
for one hour to firm up. Remove and serve warm or cold.
Strand Endocrinology &
Osteoporosis Center
Rosemary Cheddar Beer Biscuits
Serves: 12
1 cup flour
1 cup corn flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped finely
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup lager beer (or your favorite beer)
1/4 cup plain Chobani Greek Yogurt
1 egg lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray sheet pan
with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, mix together both flours, baking powder,
salt, rosemary, cheese, and cold cubed butter. With a pastry
cutter or your hands, mix and break-up butter in flour mixture until mixture is crumbles. Add in yogurt, and mix well.
Then add in beer, and mix well. If your biscuit mixture is too
dry, add more beer. If your biscuit mixture is too sticky, add a
little flour.
Bring mixture together with hands and place on a lightly
floured surface. Spread out dough with hands. You can make
the biscuits thicker if you choose. Use biscuit cutter to cut out
biscuits. Makes about 12 biscuits, it depends on how thick
you make them. Bake for 10-15 minutes depending on oven,
or until golden brown.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Endocrinology Practice with a Focus on Thyroid Disorders &
(hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules/cancers),
Adrenal Disorders, Osteoporosis and Diabetes.
Now accepting new patients.
Referrals not needed for most patients
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(843) 293-9955
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1/2 stick butter – melted
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 cup fresh cut corn (or 1 cup of canned creamed corn)
1 cup self-rising corn meal
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped jalapeño peppers (optional)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
2 more Tablespoons melted butter
Melt butter in a 8” iron skillet. In a medium bowl add the
sour cream and eggs and mix well. Add the corn, meal, and
chopped onion, and melted butter. Add peppers and cheese if
desired. Stir until blended and pour into iron skillet. Bake
425 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Add a couple of Teaspoons of melted butter to the skillet
before pouring the batter in for an extra measure of butter
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January 2016
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Life's Balance Wheel
My Simply Abundant Life
By Donna Tyson
I
am so thankful for another
year to celebrate life! If there is
anything that I know for sure,
I know that every day is indeed a
gift, and I do not want to waste
one single moment of it.
I coordinated my holiday travel
plans to make sure I was back
home in my little beach cottage by
New Year’s Eve so that I could
enjoy the first sunrise of 2016 by
the ocean. It is the place where I
center, journal and reflect on my
life’s journey. I am amazed at how different this chapter of
my life is from past chapters. I crave simplicity and natural
beauty rather than recognition and expensive accessories. I
prefer small gatherings of good friends rather than large
parties, homemade meals over fancy dining, a night of
board games rather than television, and my little cottage
over the grandest of homes. My seasonal wardrobe all fits
in one closet now and my PT Cruiser has replaced my
Mercedes and Limousine of the past. I go to bed between
by 10:00 p.m. and rise by 5:00 a.m. each morning. I wear
little makeup and my face is now framed with gray curly
hair. I wear unique jewelry rather than flashy baubles and I
hate putting on closed toe shoes. Sometimes I look in the
mirror amazed at the woman with the smiling eyes reflecting back at me. Who is this? Where is the driven, groomed
ambitious business woman of the past? Did she lose her
passion, quit dreaming big, or grow weary? Is she truly
happy with this simple lifestyle she has chosen, or is it
time to jump back into the fast paced career world?
I love the quote “There are years that ask questions and
years that answer.” by Zora Neale Hurston. As I battled
cancer these past two years, I asked these questions of
myself and demanded honest answers. Perhaps I did grow
weary of chasing the success dream. I found the price tag
of constantly traveling and being “on” too demanding and
I realized I was missing beautiful moments with my loved
ones that could never be replaced. Sadly, I had begun to
believe my own hype and thought I was in charge….that if
I just worked hard enough, then I could control my destiny. I sought security over serenity and constantly wanted
“more”. I am grateful for the challenges of the past two
years that have allowed me to reprioritize where I spend
my time, energy and resources.
I cherish every moment I get to spend with my family
and friends. I now view every day as sacred and my deepest desire is that my life would be a living worship and tes42
timony to God. I pray that my eyes and heart will be open
to “divine appointments” where I can share love, wisdom
and encouragement. I have little patience for negative
and/or self-centered people who have no desire to use
their gifts to make a difference in the world. I am much
more careful now about who I spend precious time with
and I crave “iron sharpening iron” relationships that will
help me grow stronger spiritually, mentally, emotionally,
and physically. I am learning to live with grace and a much
stronger faith.
With that said, I am well aware of several of my bad
habits and am committed to consciously work on improving them in 2016.
Here are my top three per sonal growth goals for this year:
1. I must get better at responding to emails, texts, and
phone calls in a timelier manner. I read or listen to the
messages with the best of intentions of responding when I
have time to give them focused attention, but then I get
involved in other activities and the messages do not get
returned for days.
2. I am also going to try to arrive early for my appointments rather than sliding in right on time or “fashionably
late” by a few minutes. I realize I try to multi-task before
meetings and often end up with too much on my plate
(that didn’t have to be there!).
3. Speaking of “plates”, I must get serious about taking
off these extra pounds I now carry….I am guilty of both
“comfort eating” and “stress eating”! I am a social eater
and although
I now eat healthier, I need to work on portion control.
Professionally, I hope to finally publish my table top
inspiration book in 2016. I invite you to friend me on
Facebook (Donna Hambrick Tyson) to see my daily posts
of sunrise pictures and inspirational thoughts, many of
which will be included in the book. I continue to rebuild
my speaking career that I love and am doing a lot more
speaking at women’s ministry events.
Well, that is a review of where I find myself in
January 2016.
I am blessed beyond measure and happy in my simply
abundant life. I pray you are counting your
blessings also as you begin the New Year.
Donna Tyson
P.O. Box 15052
Surfside Beach, SC 29587
1.540.419.6916
www.drtyson.com
Email: [email protected]
Everything I Learned
Through Play
By: Woody Goff,
Children’s Museum of South Carolina
Everything I ever needed, I learned
through play. So did you. At this very
moment you are probably flashing back to
long forgotten days and the care free fun of
being a kid. No matter what the question was,
our answer was play! While we played, we
grew, we learned, and we prepared ourselves
for success. Though it may seem, and in
some cases be, like ancient history for us, the
things we learned through play, I assure you,
we are still using today. Because play is always the answer.
Social Development
When is the last time that you threw yourself onto the floor in hysterics, kicking and screaming because you had to wait in line? When is
the last time that you walked into another adult’s space and took one
of their belongings to proudly claim that it is now yours? Hopefully,
for most, the answer is not anytime recently, but why? As we made
our way through the stages of childhood, we learned and developed in
terms of our maturation and socialization. These are important lessons
and skills that you use daily. For many parents, now is the time of year
to start thinking about going back to school. You will gather your
child’s backpack, notebooks, pencils, and other school supplies but are
you sending them to school with a solid foundation for the further
development in regards to socialization? Well there are plenty of ways
to make sure you do and it starts earlier than you think.
praise your child for being patient. A simple “I’m proud of you for
being patient while we wait in line” works well for this.
• No day is complete without play. Schedule play time as you plan
your day. If your day finds you running errands, make a stop by the
park for a few minutes. Peer interaction allows your child to connect
to others and you both have more fun.
• It’s not always what you say but how you say it. Try to use positive statements when speaking with your child. Saying, “Please help
me pick up your toys,” instead of, “Don’t leave your toys on the
floor,” can make a difference.
For your preschooler:
• Selective autonomy builds confidence and is helpful in your childs
development. Allowing your child to choose to wear either the red
shirt or the blue shirt helps develop a strong sense of self which is
vital to developing social skills.
• Make believe! After a trip to the grocery store, mall, post office,
etc pretend to be the cashier or a person they would meet there. Model
for your child and help them decide what they would say in these situations as they practice difference types of social skills.
• Teachable times allow you to model and teach pro-social skills and
responsibilities. Try encouraging your child to perform simple chores,
such as helping to put away the groceries, or holding open the door.
Or show them how to separate recyclables when throwing out the
garbage.
It’s not something that you might think about often, but doing a few
of these simple things can make all the difference when it’s time for
your little one to be ready for school and for life. All you need is a little bit of time to play.
Children’s Museum of South Carolina
2204 North Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-946-9469 • www.cmsckids.org
Does your child have
speech, feeding, or
reading difficulties?
Please call us to schedule
an evaluation.
Our new reading
programs can help your
child become a
better reader
For your baby:
• Remember to stay close to your baby when they are being introduced to new people, especially in public places. You and your baby
have a bond and your presence will lend to them a sense of ease to
these interactions.
• Play dates serve a purpose and face to face time with other babies
is important. Allow your baby time to interact and play as they communicate through sounds or gestures.
• Make it a game: When leaving home remember to greet family
members, friends, or pets, say “good-bye” when leaving and “hello”
when returning. Your little one will learn that when you leave you will
return and it will help them develop a sense of trust.
For your toddler:
• Praise positive behaviors. When you find yourself waiting in line,
Nicole
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M.A., CCC-SLP
8703 Hwy 17 Bypass S., Suite I
Myrtle Beach
843-457-1053
www.YoungTalkers.com
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January 2016
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Constipation
Myths And
Facts
By Gary Vukov, MD
(Adopted From Webmd)
Myth #1: You Should Have a
Bowel Movement Every Day
What’s “normal” varies from person to person. Some people go three
times a day; others, three times a
week. Although having a bowel
movement once a day is common,
it’s fine to go a few days without
one. Constipation means having
fewer than three bowel movements
per week. You’re considered severely constipated if you have fewer
than one movement a week. Seek medical help for sudden
constipation or constipation that lasts more than two weeks.
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Myth #2: Constipation Creates Toxins and Health
Problems
Some people believe that constipation causes the body to
absorb poisonous substances in stools. They believe this may
be a possible causative factor in certain diseases and cancer.
But there’s no evidence that the stools produce toxins or that
colon cleansing, laxatives, or enemas can prevent cancer or
other diseases.
Myth #3: Constipation Just Means I Need More Fiber
Increasing the fiber in your diet can often help constipation. But chronic constipation can signal a real problem. It
can indicate a poorly functioning thyroid gland or diabetes.
It can be the result of Parkinson’s disease or stroke, or a side
effect of medications. In rare cases, it can signal illnesses
such as colorectal cancer or autoimmune disease. See a doctor if symptoms last more than two weeks or you have
severe pain with bowel movements, unexplained weight
loss, or a change in your bowel habit.
Myth #4: Holding It Won’t Hurt
You may feel too busy at work to have a bowel movement. Or you’d rather wait until you’re home. But ignoring
the urge when it comes may not only make you physically
uncomfortable — it can cause or aggravate constipation by
weakening the signals over time. Awakening from sleep and
eating breakfast usually stimulates GI motility and often
stimulates the urge to have a bowel movement.
Myth #5: All Fiber Is Created Equal
Eating foods with fiber helps you feel full and stay regular. Insoluble fiber in particular can help ease constipation
because it’s indigestible and doesn’t dissolve in water. It
adds bulk to stool and helps it pass through the intestines
faster. Good sources of insoluble fiber are whole-grain
breads, pasta, and cereal. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. As
part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, it may
lower heart disease risk. Soluble fiber is found in beans,
peas, and some produce.
Myth #6: Coffee Can Fix Constipation
It’s true that the caffeine in coffee can stimulate the muscles in your digestive system to contract, causing a bowel
movement. So why isn’t it recommended as a fix for constipation? Coffee can actually make stools harder to pass
because it is also a diuretic, so it draws liquid out of stools.
If you are constipated, keep caffeinated products such as
coffee, tea, and certain soft drinks to a minimum.
Myth #7: Colon Cleansing Will Clear Me Out
Enemas and colon irrigation (high colonics) may temporarily remove body waste, but they’re not an effective
way to prevent or cure constipation. Chronic enema use
should be avoided if possible. Colonic irrigation, which is
usually done by colonic hygienists or therapists, can damage
the colon and can lead to other issues. Talk to your doctor if
you are considering the procedure.
Myth #8: Laxatives Work Immediately
Depending on the type of over-the-counter laxative you
use, you may need to wait a few minutes or a few days to
produce a bowel movement. A suppository might work
within an hour. But you may need to take a bulk-forming
fiber product every day for several days to see results. A laxwww.scwomanmagazine.com
ative works best if taken with meals. Most over-the-counter
laxatives are meant for short-term use, though. Overuse can
lead to other digestive problems. Constipation usually lasts
a few days and is rarely serious. Talk to your doctor if you
need to use laxatives for more than two weeks.
Myth #9: Castor Oil is a Cure-All
Castor oil is a powerful laxative. But like other laxatives,
it should not be used long-term. Overusing laxatives can
hurt your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and some medications. Use it only with a doctor’s guidance.
Myth #10: Constipation Is Only an Older Person’s
Condition
Older people are more likely to become constipated. This
can be because of medical conditions, poor nutrition, greater
use of medications, or not enough physical activity. But constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal issues
among other age groups, too. And it’s not unusual during
pregnancy or after childbirth or surgery. Remember, if
you’re pregnant and considering taking something to relieve
constipation, check with your doctor.
Myth #11: It’s Normal to Have Bloody Stool
Blood in a bowel movement is not always serious, but
you should always call your doctor if it happens. Bright red
blood is usually from hemorrhoids or tears in the anal lining
called fissures. Constipation and straining during bowel
movements can be the cause. Maroon or tarry black blood or
clots usually mean bleeding is coming from higher in the
gastrointestinal tract. The cause may be more serious.
Fact #1: Dairy Can Cause Constipation
If you’re lactose intolerant, eating dairy could cause constipation. One study linked constipation to lactose intolerance in children. Most lactose intolerant people can eat at
least a little dairy every day. Talk to your doctor if small
amounts seem to constipate you.
Fact #2: Swallowed Gum Can Get Stuck
It’s true — but only in rare cases, and mostly in little kids
who don’t know better than to swallow gum. Sometimes
swallowing large amounts of gum or many pieces in a short
time can form a mass that blocks the digestive tract, especially if you swallow it with other indigestible things. The
blockage can cause constipation. But for most people, the
indigestible parts of gum move through the intestinal tract
and eventually get eliminated from the body just like other
foods do. So swallowing the occasional piece of gum is
harmless.
Fact #3: Vacations Can Cause Constipation
Travel can change your daily routine and diet, contributing to constipation. Avoid dehydration-related constipation
by drinking water, especially if you’re flying. Also move
around when you can — for example, while waiting for
plane connections or by taking rest stops when driving.
Other travel tips: Exercise, limit alcohol, and make a point of
eating fruits and vegetables.
Fact #4: Mood Can Affect Your Regularity
Depression may trigger constipation or make it worse.
Reducing stress through meditation, yoga, biofeedback, and
relaxation techniques may help. Acupressure or shiatsu massage may help, too. And massaging the abdomen may help
relax the muscles that support the intestines and get your
bowels moving.
Fact #5: Medications Can Cause Constipation
Some medications for pain, depression, high blood pressure, and Parkinson’s disease are associated with constipation. Too much calcium and iron can also lead to constipation. Calcium supplements, especially if taken with another
supplement or medication that binds the stool, may also
cause problems. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
Fact #6: A Low-Fiber Diet May Cause Constipation
Not having enough fiber in your diet often leads to constipation. To prevent it, try to get at least 20 grams a day, but
more is better. Eat more whole fruits and vegetables; replace
white rice, bread, and pastas with whole-grain products.
Increase your fiber intake slowly to avoid gas and bloating.
And water helps fiber pass stools, so drink at least 2 to 4
extra glasses of water a day. Don’t expect results overnight
— after a few days of regular fiber intake you should
Fact #7: Prunes Help Keep You Regular
This small, dried fruit has earned a big reputation as
“nature’s remedy” for constipation. Prunes (often called
dried plums) can prevent or improve constipation symptoms. They’re packed with insoluble fiber, as well as the natural laxatives sorbitol and dihydrophenylisatin. The soluble
fiber found in prunes may help lower cholesterol. And
they’re safe for long-term consumption. Children who don’t
like prunes might eat prune juice ice pops or sip prune juice
mixed with another juice to disguise the taste.
Fact #8: Drinking Water May Help
Drinking plenty of water helps prevent dehydration,
which can lead to constipation. Liquids can help keep your
stool soft to help prevent and alleviate constipation. Talk to
your doctor about how much water is good for you.
Remember to limit caffeinated or alcoholic beverages — too
many of these can cause dehydration.
Fact #9: Exercise Keeps You Regular
Lack of physical activity can contribute to constipation.
Exercise, however, can help make your bowel movements
more regular and can reduce stress. Wait at least an hour
after eating a big meal before you exercise to give your body
time to digest your food. Then get moving! Try a 10- to 15minute walk several times a day. Stretching and yoga can
also help constipation.
Fact #10: Stool Softeners Are Laxatives
Stool softeners prevent constipation by allowing stools to
absorb more water from the colon. They prevent feces from
hardening — softer stools are easier to eliminate from the
body. Like other laxatives, stool softeners should be taken
for short-term relief. Talk to your doctor before combining
stool softeners with laxatives or other constipation treatments. In some cases, doctors prescribe stool softeners for
people such as surgery patients, who may need to avoid
straining during bowel movements. Some preparations combine a stool softener with a stimulant laxative to activate
bowel movements.
Dr. Gary Vukov, Dr. Timothy Cornnell, Dr. Andrew Pearson,
Dr Kathleen Raynor, with Strand GI Endoscopy, Inc 945 82nd
Parkway, Suite 3, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. 843-449-3381.
January 2016
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A New Year For
Weight Loss Is Right
Around The Corner
By Dr. Kevin Sattele
It’s difficult to believe another
year has nearly passed. We are all
just a little bit older and as we age
our metabolism slows making it so
much easier to put on a few pounds
(and so much more difficult to lose).
Most of the time, we don’t even
realize the weight gain until our
pants are too tight. And there is
always an abundance of food and
sweets sitting around during the
holiday season which makes it that
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lose a little weight. Well why not get a little head start this
year and restrict your diet some during the holidays? This
will help you lose a few pounds over the holiday season or at
least keep you from gaining.
The best way to do this is to cut back on calories and especially carbs. A low carb (low Glycemic) diet has been shown
in multiple studies to be better than a low fat diet for weight
loss and maintaining weight loss. This type of diet is
designed to help people with diabetes control their blood
sugar levels more easily and it works great for diabetes as
well as weight loss. We all know that diabetes is a horrible
disease as it is the number one cause of amputations in this
country as well as the number one cause of kidney failure
and dialysis. So anything that can help control diabetes a little
better is well worth it. As a matter of fact, type 2 diabetic
patients on our weight loss program that follow our low carb
diet will have excellent blood sugar control on no medications or insulin! So if you suffer from diabetes type 2, we can
get you off of all your oral medications and/or insulin if you
simply follow our diet plan and you don’t have to wait for all
of your excess weight to come off to see these results. All of
our new patients on oral diabetic medications can stop their
oral medications immediately when starting our program.
Patients on insulin will wean off the insulin usually within
one week or less!
Other benefits of a low carb diet include improved appetite
control and reduced risk for some chronic diseases. Carbs and
sugar make you hungry for more carbs and sugar. Therefore
the more you eat, the more you want. When you cut out the
carbs, the appetite decreases a great deal after a couple of
days. We can use medications to help with appetite as well to
make this transition very easy for you. Sugar also acts as a
toxin in your system therefore it aggravates many other medical processes such as migraines, asthma, allergies, rashes,
and bowel disease among others. Many patients report either
great improvement or resolution of their chronic problems
when they cut out the sugar from their diet. Plus they just feel
better with the weight loss and the diet, having more steady
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Cutting out the carbs and losing a little weight will help
you feel better than you have in a long time. Even just 10-15
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diabetes, high blood pressure or to avoid knee replacement
surgery. All of this to help you not only live longer and
healthier, but to feel so much better along the way.
We have programs to help anyone lose weight regardless of
how much or how little weight you want or need to lose. Our
programs will also work in every person, every time. The diet
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So if you or someone you know needs help with weight
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2016 Is Here, Secure Your Future Now!
Like most of you reading this publication you have
worked a lifetime and are either hoping to retire in comfort
or you are completely in retirement and living off the fruits
of your labor.
My question to you is simple. What started off small is
now a sizeable IRA or 401k balance, in any case it is all you
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I see hundreds of new clients from my seminars and radio
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Dot-Com bubble and of course the Great Recession of 2007
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This is not suitable and can only result in pain for the client
(not the broker)
Perhaps your IRA is in the Bank in a Certificate of
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Sure the market is up... artificially stimulated by the
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Make Sure Your 2016 Goals
Are HARD
By Kim Fowler, Fowler Life Coaching
It’s that time of year again! We
start making resolutions and deciding that we are going to have the
best year ever! We are all going to
be thin, fit, rich, smart and lucky in
love!
If anyone has ever been to my
workshops or read any of my articles on goal setting, then they
know that I do not think resolutions work unless they are in the
form of goals. Only 8% of those
who make resolutions every year actually keep them and
accomplishes them.
The first step in setting a goal is to ask why you want to
achieve that goal. If you don’t know why you want it, then
you will not have a successful outcome. Once you ask your-
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self why and know that you really do want to accomplish
something (ie—stop smoking), your chances of successfully
moving forward are better.
Goals are much more attainable if they are SMART
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable/Achievable, Relevant and
Timely) but they should also be HARD (Heartfelt, Animated,
Required and Difficult). If you are setting goals for 2016, first
make sure they are HARD goals, then make them SMART.
HARD goals were introduced by Mark Murphy, in his book
HARD Goals: The Secret to Getting from Where You Are to
Where You Want to Be.
Using the HARD strategy helps to ensure that your goals
are meaningful to you.
• Heartfelt—The goal has to mean something to you. You
should have an emotional attachment to the goal. If you
don’t care whether or not you will achieve this goal, then
how will you stay motivated?
• Animated—You can envision yourself achieving that
goal. It is like an image in your mind that you see again and
again. Using visualization helps to bring complete clarity to
your goal. It also creates even more of a desire to reach it.
• Required—You need this goal now. This goal is something that you require and won’t be happy without it. If the
goal is not something of relevance right now, then you may
put it off.
• Difficult—How tough will it be to reach this goal?
Humans like challenges, and if the goal is easy to reach, then
you may get bored and quit. You also don’t want it to be so
tough that you quit, but you want to grow and get out of
your comfort zone.
Once your goal has passed the HARD test, make it a
SMART goal.
• Specific—clear and well-defined (ie—not just running,
but running a race)
• Measurable—quantify your goal with a measurement for
success (ie—running a 5K race at an 8-minute mile pace)
• Attainable—Is this something you can realistically
achieve?
• Relevant—Make sure this goal aligns with your values
and vision. Is it truly important to you?
• Timely—Determine whether or not this goal is a one-year
or three-year goal. Are you giving yourself enough time to
realistically achieve it?
You might notice a little overlap in the two models, but it
doesn’t hurt to go through some of those checkpoints more
than once.
Some tips for accomplishing these HARD goals are to have
an accountability partner, and cut your goals in half. An
accountability partner is just what it implies, she keeps you
accountable and you keep her in check as well. Find someone you would be answerable to through the process—
probably not a good idea to partner with your best friend.
Talk with your partner once a week or as needed to make
sure you accomplish the steps needed toward your goal.
The second tip that Mr. Murphy includes in his book is
one I have found very helpful—cutting in half. This is a
time-framing strategy so that you can set relevant milestones. Set a time limit on your goal. Figure out if it is going
to be a six-month goal, one-year goal, five-year goal, etc.
Then figure out what you need to have finished by the
halfway point to stay on track. For example, if you have a
one-year goal that you are working toward, what needs to
be done within the first six months in order for you to be on
track to accomplish the goal in one year. Next, take those
six-month milestones and cut them in half by figuring out
what needs to be done in three months time. Go through
this process again and again until you get to your one-week
tasks.
Make 2016 your best year ever! Figure out what you want
to achieve and why it is important. Next, make some significant goals and move forward. Happy New Year to you,
and good luck with your success!
Kim teaches Life Coaching Workshops to help people get
started creating their vision and then helps them bring it to
life. Her next free goal-setting workshop is going to be held
at Surfside Beach Library on January 30th at 10:00 AM contact [email protected] to reserve your spot! You can
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to Have by visiting http://www.fowlercoaching.com.
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ready to make a big change in their lives. She has her training and
certification from the Fowler Wainwright International Institute
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husband, Rich, their three cats and Sam the parakeet.
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Outdoor Living – Indoor Lifestyle:
Happy 2016 20 Minutes at a Time
Making 2016 your happiest year yet,
twenty minutes at a time
By Ted Cligrow
When life gets busy, and it
always does, it’s easy to let our
wellness routines become anything but routine. While taking
some time for ourselves can be a
challenge, it doesn’t have to
become an afterthought.
Activities like exercise, meditation
and personal reflection may very
well be the missing ingredient to jump-starting productivity and regaining a positive outlook on our day-to-day
lives.
The next time your schedule has you feeling out-of-sorts
or maybe just a little overwhelmed, remember to carve out
some time for you. Try challenging yourself to one of the
activities below. They’re only twenty minutes and the benefits will truly start to add up. These quick breaks are perfect for weaving into a busy schedule and will leave you
feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever life has in
store.
Give it a try. Whether you make time for one or time for
four, the important thing is you’re taking control by making time for what’s important…you!
Here are a few ideas to start with, but remember to
choose what makes you feel the best.
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20-Minute Walk, Hike or Run
Get out there and soak in the sun.
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Reduce stress and improve your mood with the release of
endorphins
Improve bone health with Vitamin D from the sun
20-Minute Meditation
Find a little inner peace.
Manage stress and reduce blood pressure Improve focus
throughout the day
Sleep deeper and go to sleep faster
20-Minute Yoga Session
Get in shape and loosen up those muscles.
Release muscle tension.
Build strength and gain flexibility
Reduce cytokine by 41% to energize and boost mood
Meditating under the shade of a pergola will allow you the
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Develop your logic and reasoning skills Increase focus and
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An outdoor living space such as a sunroom or screen room
will allow you to challenge your mind in the comfort of
the outdoors with all the luxuries of the indoors.
20-Minute Reflection
Write a story, poem, or journal entry about your day.
Enhance your memory with expressive writing
Get a handle on stress by venting your emotions
Enjoy the benefits of having a record of your life
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Engaged?
Start planning now!
A to-do list for brides-to-be
Preparing for the big day means planning a multitude of
details; everything from the flower arrangements to that
something blue must be decided upon well in advance of
the ceremony. Here are some tips to help ensure your big
day goes off without a hitch.
The Big Decisions
The decision to get married is the first of many big decisions you will be making in the weeks and months to
come. Here are some things to consider right away:
—Pick a date. Talk with your fiancé and family (and your
fiancé’s family) about potential wedding dates to ensure the
important people in both your lives will be able to take part.
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—Select your guests.
The number of guests
you invite will directly
influence the cost of your
wedding.
—Set a budget.
Budgeting for your wedding is crucial, as this
will have a great impact
on every other aspect of
your day, as well as your
honeymoon. Plan for a
little wiggle room for
unexpected expenses.
—Choose a location. Because most popular bridal spots
are just that — popular — you may want to start searching
for a location quickly.
—Organize the bridal party. Make careful decisions about
who you want supporting you leading up to the big day,
and who will be displayed in front of everyone in your life.
—Pick a style. Many brides choose wedding styles that are
reflected in their save-the-dates, invitations, ceremonies,
receptions and thank-you cards. Choosing a theme and
color scheme in the beginning will help narrow down
options later.
—Hire a caterer. Take into account the dietary needs of
your guests by offering a variety of
menu options, including a vegetarian
dish.
—Order the cake. Whether you
choose a large multi-tiered cake or
cupcakes, remember to keep your
budget in mind—and pick flavors you
and your fiancé truly enjoy.
—Make the announcement. Decide
how you want to let the community
know of your planned nuptials. Do
you want to take professional engagement photos? Do you plan to contact
your local paper? Will you include a
link to a wedding day website on
your save-the-date or your wedding
invitations?
—Get the gown. On your wedding
day, everyone will be awaiting a
glimpse of your gown. Listen to your
instincts and choose a gown that
“feels right” and reflects your personality and style.
—Dress your party. Once you have
chosen the wedding dress of your
dreams, speak with your fiancé about
his wishes for his suit, as well as the
bridal party attire.
—Hire a photographer. Choose your
professional photographer wisely.
With a walk down the aisle,
father/daughter dance and toast, your
father is sure to get photographed, but
your mother might get overlooked.
Make sure to ask the photographer to
get shots of your mother throughout
the day as well.
—Choose your flowers. Once you set
the date, discuss with your florists
which flowers are in season to help
narrow down your selection. You may
love tulips, but if you have a winter
wedding, they may be hard to come
by, and may be more expensive.
—Book the entertainment. Do you
want a DJ or a live band? Talk with
your fiancé about your music preferences, as well as the types of tunes
you want played at your reception to
keep your guests on the dance floor.
Before the Big Day
—Create a website for your wedding
to keep guests informed of events and
for easy access to registry information.
Provide accommodation information
for those guests traveling from out of
town.
—Insure your engagement and wedding rings against loss, damage, theft
or mysterious disappearance.
According to a survey conducted by
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company,
44 percent of married women either
don’t insure their engagement ring, or
don’t know for certain whether their
engagement and wedding rings are
insured. For a free, no-obligation jewelry insurance quote, visit
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—Make sure your marriage license,
travel documentation and insurance
information are ready to go and stored
in a safe place in advance of the wedding day.
—Practice reciting your vows and
speeches until you feel comfortable.
—Wear your wedding heels around
the house to “break them in.” Pack a
back-up pair of flats to wear during
the reception.
—Remember to ask for help.
Designate members of your family or
close friends to specific assignments.
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Wedding Day Details
Provide bottled water for your wedding party. To ensure no one gets overheated, hide water near your bridal
party during the ceremony for emergencies.
Choose meaningful gifts for your
wedding party. Necklaces, earrings or
bracelets are great for bridesmaids;
cufflinks are perfect for groomsmen.
Create individual envelopes for tipping drivers, caterers, musicians, etc.
Separate envelopes will help ensure
you don’t forget anyone.
Plan for weather:
In case of rain — Order a tent or
choose a venue with indoor space for
last-minute protection from the elements. Offer extra umbrellas to usher
people from their vehicles to the
venue.
In case of heat — Place fans
throughout the venue and provide
plenty of water for guests.
In case of cold — Space heaters can be
placed throughout the space to warm
up the room in advance of the event.
Over-estimate the amount of parking needed for guests.
Following the Honeymoon
Open wedding gifts and keep an
accurate list of each guest in correspondence with their gift.
Write thoughtful, personalized
hand-written thank you cards.
The Big Day Bridal
Kit Supplies
Bobby pins, elastic hair bands
Hairbrush
Hairspray
Panty hose
Nail file, nail polish, remover
Baby powder
Makeup
Stain remover
Tissues
Sewing kit with scissors
Ballet flats
Pocket mirror
Extra post-earring backs
Static cling spray
Antacid
Pain reliever
Bandages
Deodorant
Dental floss
Eye drops
Bottled water
Breath mints
Duct tape — for last-minute dress
fix-ups and to adhere to the bottom
of slippery dress shoes
For more information about protecting your bridal jewelry, visit
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Why Does My Cat Hold Its Mouth Open
After Sniffing Something?
A continuation of our study of
Feline Behavior......
By Kim Hurley, Owner Cat’s Meow Veterinary
When your
cat eagerly
sniffs the
shoes you
wore all day
left at the
door, why do
they sometimes hold
their mouth
open? Are
they tasting
something without actually licking it?
We think of our cats as having heightened senses compared to us. We know
they can hear, smell and see better than
humans. Most of us would assume that
along with their superior running,
jumping and twisting skills, they would
also have a better sense of taste. Well,
you might be surprised to find that
humans have 9,000 taste buds on their
tongue compared to 470 for our feline
friends! Does this mean they can’t taste
as well as we do? Do cats actually have
sense of taste?
Aristotle noted seven basic tastes.
These days most authorities agree on
five. Humans have taste buds to distinguish between sweet, salty, sour, bitter
and meat/savory (umami), which was
discovered by a Japanese scientist just
over a century ago. Cats have tastes
similar to ours, however their “sweet
buds” are not very reactive. Cats are
obligate carnivores – driven to eat
meat. They do not need sugar or carbohydrates (that turn to sugar), therefore
there is no reason for them to have a
taste for it.
Taste buds (or receptors) were first
described in fish back in the 1820’s – 40
years later, they were identified in mammals. All vertebrates have taste receptors similar, but not necessarily in the
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same places like the tongue. A catfish
has more taste receptors on its whiskers
than on a hundred of our tongues. It
helps the fish find food even in murky
water. We are the product of what
evolved in the water and eventually
crawled onto the land. Five hundred
million years ago, taste evolved to distinguish food from poison. In fact,
although our tongues have just one or
two types of receptors for sweet, they
have at least two dozen different ones
for bitter. This is a sign of how important avoiding poison was to our ancestors. The aversion to bitter foods is
inborn to us as well as our cats. It has a
survival value. Humans as well as our
cats will try to avoid eating the “bitter”
substances as they may be full of toxins.
Many plants, for example, evolved producing a bitter taste to prevent from
being eaten!
Taste buds (or receptors) alone don’t
produce tastes. They are connected to
taste centers in the brain. In recent
studies, scientists have discovered
receptors identical to some on our
tongues in other parts of our body,
including our pancreas, intestines and
lungs. We don’t exactly “taste” with
them, but for example, when we inhale
an undesirable substance, the bitter
receptors in our lungs send a single to
our brains and make us cough.
Cats make up for their lack of taste
receptors with a superior sense of smell.
Cats are very sensitive to the smell of
their food. They have somewhat of an
extra sense called the Jacobson’s organ.
It’s a structure in the roof of their mouth
that connects the mouth to their nasal
passage. It is believed that cats and others like dogs, mice, horses, goats, cattle,
pigs, elephants, lizards, snakes and
some monkeys use this organ to tastesmell aromas around them like food
and pheromones. Odors are inhaled on
the tongue and the tongue is rubbed on
the roof of the mouth. Then the mouth,
nose and Jacobson’s organ somehow
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allow them to sense the essence of the flavor and scent in a
way that we do not have the capacity to experience.
Human responses to basic taste are inborn, but our perceptions of smells – the main constituents of flavor – are learned.
With cats’ exceptional nose, it is certain that it’s sense of smell
is your cat’s most powerful response to food.
If your cat becomes sick with a respiratory infection or
“kitty cold”, they may not want to eat. Their strong sense of
smell is what drives their appetite. A cat’s taste buds react to
meats and fats as smells are processed through the Jacobson’s
organ. They can actually determine which meat flavor is in
the food you offer them by simply smelling the different fats
in it. Though people say their cats may crave ice cream, puddings or milk, it’s actually the fat content of these foods that
they are drawn to.
Cats have cells on their tongues that are sensitive to temperature as well, even to the water they drink. Most cats prefer their food around 86 degrees Fahrenheit (about the same
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You Do Not Think About it
Until it Happens to You
By Regina B. Ward
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Law Firm of Regina B. Ward, LLC
There are things in our lives that we just
do not think about or “prepare” for until it
happens to us. I was speaking with an auto
accident client last week who stated to me,
“I have no idea what to do.” I have been
practicing law for over a decade now and
have handled many injury cases for multiple clients so it comes as second nature to
me. But her statement moved me to realize
that most people do not have a need to
know what to do after a car wreck until it
happens to them. Then when it does they
find themselves with many questions, confusion about what to do, and what they are
entitled to have paid for them.
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sengers do not think about what they should
or should not do in the event of an accident.
If you are in an accident and are able to do
so you should immediately call 911 and
report the accident. This applies even to a
low impact accident. If the at-fault driver
does not have valid insurance and you fail to
report it then the insurance company could
refuse to pay for your damages.
Additionally, how would you prove the accident occurred without a police report?
Although it seems obvious, I have to say
do not drive off or leave the scene of the
accident. This could cause you to be charged
with the crime of leaving the scene of an
accident, especially if you believe the accident is your fault.
However, you should never admit to being at fault for the
accident, even if you feel you are the person who caused the
accident. This could make you legally liable which could subject you to a lawsuit for damages. Do not apologize for the
accident as this may be considered an admission of fault. Just
simply ask if the other driver and passengers if they are OK.
If you were injured in the wreck make sure to get immediate medical attention. And even if you do not believe you
were hurt in the accident you should still see a doctor as soon
as possible. Many injuries such as whiplash are injuries that
do not “hurt” usually until a day or two after the wreck and
could cause you serious pain later. Further, if you wait too
long to see a doctor after the wreck then the insurance company could take the position that the injury was not related to
the wreck at all. So, it is very important to see a doctor immediately following the accident.
If may feel uncomfortable to do so but you should take as
many pictures as possible and/or even video. If you have an
audio recorder on your smart phone turn it on and record all
conversations. In addition to photographs you should document names of witnesses with contact information, other drivers’ insurance information, and license plate numbers with
descriptions of all cars involved. Then as soon as you are able
you should make a written note of what you remembered
happening and the series of events that led up to and then the
crash. Then get a friend or loved one to take photos of you
and your injuries. The initial photos are good to have but also
photos documenting the healing process are very useful in
your claim.
Do not forget to report the accident to your own insurance
company. The State of South Carolina
has minimum requirements for auto
insurance. Often times wreck victims
will have current medical bills and
future medical bills that exceed the atfault driver’s policy. When that happens
you are entitled to make a claim on
your own insurance policy for underinsured coverage. This does not impact
your rates when you are not the at-fault
driver. If you do not report the wreck to
your own insurance carrier then they
can deny your claim if it exceeds the
coverage available. You should remember that insurance companies are not
your friends. They will often try to convince you to settle your claim for much
less than it is worth. Do not give a statement to an insurance company about
what happened or sign a release form
without first having the benefit of legal
counsel. And most importantly, do not
settle a claim until you have completely
finished treating for your injuries.
And finally, if you did not cause the
wreck and you were injured (even
slightly) you are entitled to be compensated for your injuries. When you are
hurt in a car wreck you can receive payment for missed work, damaged property, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Therefore, you should make an
appointment to see an attorney who
focuses on personal injury as soon as
practical. My firm provides legal advice
to victims of car wrecks. We recognize
that being hurt in a wreck you will not
feel like traveling to a lawyer’s office so
we will come to you. Seeing an attorney
as soon as possible is critical to your
case and the sooner the better. We offer
Free Consultations to accident victims
and we do not charge by the hour for
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you. So really, there is no excuse not to
meet with an attorney to have your case
evaluated as it does not cost you to
speak with a lawyer.
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Getting Numb At The Dentist
Is Becoming Easier
By Jeffrey W Horowitz, DMD, FAGD
With all of the advances in dentistry
we have seen in the past decade, it is
surprising that one procedure has
remained relatively unchanged. Ask
most people what they don’t like about
the dentist and the answer would most
likely revolve around “the shot”. While
some patients complain about the actual
“pinch”, many simply do not like the
feeling of being numb across a large
portion of their face, or having to return
to a job where they must communicate
with others. Recently, several products have emerged that should
improve the anesthesia experience for many patients.
Numbing just the tooth or teeth that needs to be worked on has
traditionally been a difficult task. On lower teeth, the main nerve that
gives feeling to the teeth is embedded deep within the lower jaw
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bone, one of the most dense bones in the body. The traditional nerve
block given to numb lower teeth has to be deposited on the nerve
before it goes into the jaw, therefore the whole jaw on that side along
with the tongue gets and stays numb long after the appointment is
over. On the upper teeth, the bone is not as dense so we are able to
deposit anesthetic directly over the tooth and have it get numb for a
shorter duration. Sometimes though, the nerve that gives muscle
movement to the side of the face also absorbs the anesthetic, giving
people the “droopy face feeling”.
While not the first anesthesia delivery system to address these
issues, the STA (Single Tooth Anesthesia) system is allowing dentists
to work on single teeth in the upper and lower jaw. It works by
allowing anesthetic to be delivered at a comfortable rate through the
ligament space surrounding the tooth. Tooth numbness is almost
immediate, shortening the waiting time, and the rest of the face is
spared. This same system is also making injections on the hard palate
much more tolerable when necessary. There will always be occasions
when the entire side has to be numbed with a nerve block, particularly if multiple teeth are being worked on. In the instance of one or
two teeth being worked on the STA system seems to be quite effective.
On the opposite end of the appointment, dentists are now armed
with inject able anesthetic reversal agents such as Oraverse that
decrease the duration of the local anesthetic injected. Not everyone is
eligible medically for this injection, but for those who are, the duration of the anesthesia can be reduced by as much as eighty-five minutes. This is ideal for patients who must return to work as well as
young children to prevent them from biting their cheeks after dental
procedures. Sometimes however, as is the case with surgery, it is
preferable to keep the area numb to prevent discomfort.
With the addition of these two tools as standard equipment,
Dentistry is answering the public’s demand for more comfort and
convenience. Ask your dentist if either of these options are right for
you.
Dr Horowitz is a 1991 graduate of The Medical University of South
Carolina, College of Dental Medicine and completed a general practice residency at the Mountainside Hospital In Montclair, N.J. He is
a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry as well as a member
of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American
Orthodontic Society, The American Dental Association, The Dental
Organization for Conscious Sedation, and The American Academy of
Dental Sleep Medicine. He is the founder of, and practices at the
Carolina Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
at 1515 9th Ave., Conway, S.C.
He can be contacted at (843) 248-3843
or via the practice
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Beyond its effectiveness in boosting the
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“A study at Seoul National University
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To offer similar anti-aging benefits to the
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South Carolina Wo m a n Magazine J a n u a r y 2 0 1 6
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No Pris
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No Mor
Lies
man
By Linda Grabe
Have you ever had one of those miserable nights where you replay in your head all the things you have said, done, or not done? And
as you go over them again, you feel dismayed and discouraged by
your words, your actions, and all those forgot-to-do’s or wish-youhad-dones? I just had one of those nights. What’s really funny is that
I experienced exactly what I had planned to type in my article. I guess
God wanted it to be absolutely authentic. Anyway, it was that dark
period right before the dawn, and I lay in bed, feeling miserable. Mad
at myself and feeling like a loser. Then the first rays of light started to
break through the darkness and the Light of the world began to illuminate and reveal the Darkness which was holding me captive. The
lies. Lies I was believing. Again. Straight from the father of lies. Old
Scratch himself. Those lies which haven’t changed since the beginning of time. The ones which worked on Adam and Eve. (I know it’s
ridiculous, but human nature hasn’t changed a bit since then.)
We still fall for those same lies. Because we know we’ve messed
up. We’ve thought about ourselves too much. Done wrong things.
Not done right things. And all those remembrances tangle around our
souls and bind us. Then the despair washes over us and the doubts
roll in. Waves of failure and fatigue. That’s where I began my day
when I wrote this article. But as the sun rose, so did my hope. A
hope that was tied to Truth. Truth which dispels lies. That my salvation is not dependent on my always getting it right. Rather, it is tethered forever to His rightness, His salvation bought for me, to cover
all the things I would mess up, do wrong or forget to do. He reminded me that making me worthy when I am not worthy on my own is
not a come-and-go thing. It lasts. Forever.
My job now is to listen to the right voice. The voice of Jesus. To
take captive my thoughts so that my thoughts don’t take me captive.
Because they can if I let them. They can snarl and entangle themselves around me until I am bound by them. And what are those lies?
Well, one which I fall for a lot is that God is disappointed in me.
And everywhere I go, people tell me that they are plagued by this
also. Then they say
how it discourages
them! The thought
that, “Yeah, God
loves me, but I’ve
certainly let Him
down.” That He’s
always shaking his
head at us.
Dissatisfied and
disillusioned with
us. Wishing we
would do better.
Haven’t you felt
that dismay? That pit of your stomach acknowledgment that once
again, you either did something wrong or you failed to do something
right. And now God is either mad, or at the very least, frustrated with
you. Well, let me set you straight because this realization will set you
free. I’m serious. It certainly loosened the chains which had held me
time and time again. Which still try to trap me.
Here’s the bottom line. In order to be disappointed in someone,
you must have had the wrong expectations about them. You must
think that they would act in a certain way, and when they don’t, you
are let down. Frowning. Not happy. But if you believe the words of
Psalms 139, that God knows every word we will speak before we
ever say it; that every day of our lives is known and planned before
we ever come to be, then you realize He is totally aware of everything we will do. He knows every word we will say, every wrong
step we will take, every bad decision. And because of that, He never
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has wrong expectations. We do and say just
what He has always known. No
surprises...and therefore, no disappointments.
Just love. And mercy. Grace and forgiveness.
Can I hear a big Woo hoo?
So, we need to be diligent to listen to the
right Voice. The voice of Truth. No more
falling for lies. No more dismay. No more
hopelessness that we blew it... again. Just
grateful hearts that nothing about us surprises
our God. Nothing lessens His love. So when
Scratch starts his accusations, we just take
captive every lie before it takes us captive.
We proclaim loudly that this false statement,
this crazy inaccuracy won’t deceive us any
more, and we dismiss it from our mind.
Gone. Not worthy of consideration.
Dismantled and defused. Not able to do damage any more. How easy is that? Ephesians
4:8 says that Jesus “led captivity captive”
(The Voice). So no more falling for lies. No
longer held captive. Free. Rescued and
redeemed and ready to battle the one who
will try to convince us otherwise. Doesn’t
that sound like a wonderful way to start the
New Year? I do.
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Start The New Year
Off Right With Better
Hearing
By Jennifer Reed and Kayla Bracey
The holidays have come and gone,
how did you hear last year?
This time of year can be an eye
opening experience for those who
have been struggling with their
hearing. You may have noticed that
you didn’t hear some of the things
that you remember hearing last year.
You might have even missed some
things you didn’t even realize you
were missing, such as a conversation
over a holiday meal or gift exchange,
or even a question from a grandchild.
Hearing loss is something that many times gets put “on the back burner”.
There’s this payment to make first or this other thing to take care of first, but
the truth is, that your hearing should be a priority. Along with eye and dental
exams, your hearing should be checked annually. Often times, hearing is left
unchecked and therefore hearing loss is left unaddressed for many years.
Starting with a look inside your
ears to check for wax, we will be
able to see if maybe it’s just a build
up of wax inside your ear canals
that may be causing you to miss
some things. For some folks, that’s
all it is!
If you feel that you are asking
others to repeat more often than
you used to, or if you are turning
the tv up a little louder than you
did before, a hearing evaluation may be just what you need.
So many people say that they hear but do not understand words, or that they
hear fine in quiet but not in groups or at restaurants.
If any of these things sound familiar to you, it might be time to get your hearing checked. At our new office in North Myrtle Beach, we offer FREE comprehensive hearing evaluations using state of the art equipment to complete both
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Starting the year off with a hearing evaluation should be part of your
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