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Always my favorite time of year, the holidays are once again upon us.Family and tradition take first place and as a publisher and mom, I haveto “work” to make this as non-stressful a time as possible. Juggling workand home is a challenge and when you add holiday shopping, cooking,cleaning, decorating, wrapping and celebrating, I’m on overtime, andit can be quite exhausting, taking the “joy” OUT of the season. Read howto successfully manage holiday stress for tips on keeping it all togetherand our article “Fight Less, Love More” based on the book by LauriePuhn, JD.

We have included gift giving ideas on our giveaway page and holidaygifts from your kitchen that are fun, festive and flavorful. NatalieWeinstein gives us her decorating tips for the season.

Going forward, each issue of Generations Magazine will focus on adifferent department. Our focus this issue is on YOUR HEALTH.Generations wants to help you in your effort to live a healthy life. Wehave included information on a variety of topics that affect many of us:fitness, heart health, oral health, varicose vein treatments, allergicdisease, and nutrition to maintain healthy hair.

Our other departments include beauty - read how to brighten yoursmile and also learn about fat transfer for a permanent fill solution.Lifestyle talks about dating after 50, and in money, read about planningfor the high cost of long term care.

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In the 1980s, liposuction became a widely availabletechnique for the harvesting of adipose tissue (fat). Withthe advent of liposuction came the ability of a physicianto take out unwanted fat and transplant it to another areaon a patient’s body. Patients would now have the choiceof using their own fat to rejuvenate their face or give theirbuttocks a lift. One of the advantages to this “new”technique was that the transplanted fat came from thepatient’s own body and wouldn’t be rejected. Now youwould have a technique that would be natural and longlasting.

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Fat transfer is performed by using a liposuctiontechnique to harvest the fat and then it is prepared fortransfer. The fat is prepared by isolating the “best” fat thatwill have long term survival. The physician generallyinjects greater than 30% of the intended volume becausenot all of the transplanted fat will survive. The procedureis performed under local anesthesia with light sedation.The patient is given antibiotics prior to the procedure.Immediately after the procedure the patient will beswollen and may have mild to moderate bruising.

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V aricose veins appear as dilated or bulging leg veinswhile spider veins are visible on the surface in red or

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The management of varicose veins has beenrevolutionized since the development of a specialprocedure called Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT®).This technique has become the state-of-the-art varicosevein treatment, eliminating the need for traditionalsurgery. The procedure involves sealing the mainabnormal vein by passing a thin laser fiber through asmall puncture wound in the skin. It is performed in theoffice under local anesthesia and it takes less than anhour. Due to the ease of this method there is no age limitand it is also covered by most insurances.

The Laser Ablation is usually combined with aprocedure called Phlebectomy. This involves removingthe bulging varicose veins through small puncture siteswith the use of special micro-hooks. Sometimes it is doneas a separate procedure.

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According to scientific studies, there are importantbenefits to exercising at least an hour every day.Many people don’t exercise because they don’t

have the time. When you consider the time it takes todrive to the gym, change into gym clothes,work out, shower, change back into streetclothes, & drive back to home or office,that can really add up to 2 hours or more.

Because schedules don’t always allowfor a trip to the gym, it’s necessary tochange perception of what we normallythink of as exercise. So let’s take exerciseout of the gym, and make it part of oureveryday life.

Exercise is cumulative. It all adds upat the end of the day, and as long as it’ssomething that gets your body moving, itcounts. Park your vehicle further awayfrom your destination. Take walkingbreaks, and when possible, choose thestairs instead of an elevator or escalator.That may be advice you’ve heard, so it’stime to think out of the box a little.

Use the stairs to exercise. At thebottom step, step up with left foot,putting your weight onto the left leg, andbring right foot onto step. Step backdown to landing, then alternate startingwith the right foot. Lengthen the leg,without locking out the knee. Considerthat a mini step class, and continue towalk up the stairs. Another exercise is, as you arewalking up the steps, gently straighten the leg behindyou as climb up (little leg lifts). Make sure that you holdon to the railing as you walk up, for balance.

When on the telephone, don’t sit down. Stand up,and do a wall sit while you’re talking. Stand with backagainst wall, walk legs forward, slide down, hold forwhatever time you can. With time, you'll be able to holdit longer. Stay straight and keeping your head in linewith your spine, gently hold abdominals in, keep kneesat right angle, and thighs parallel to floor. As youstraighten legs to come up, think of pushing the flooraway from you to really engage the leg muscles, instead

of just straightening the knee. Side leglifts are another option, holding on to awall or chair for support.

Push-ups can be performed againsta wall, and varying hand position fromwide to narrow will change difficulty, andmuscles targeted. Make sure arms arelevel with the shoulders, and keep thepace slow to keep the muscles engagedlonger. Next time you are pushing a cart

in the supermarket, do lunges as you walk,pulling in abdominals as you push. Keeping yourabdominals engaged protects the spine. Remember tobreathe normally during the exercise, and always checkwith your doctor before starting an exercise program,especially if you have pain or an injury.

Exercise not only boosts immunity, it lowers stresslevels, and increases energy. Finding time to exercisecan be a challenge, but sometimes all it takes is a littleimagination.

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What dental questiondo I get asked the

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counter white strips? The mall kiosk?In-office Zoom or BriteSmile? At-home professionalwhitening? How much lighter will your teeth get? Howlong will the whitening last? Will it damage the teeth? Willit cause sensitivity?

First, let me say that you need to begin with aprofessional dental exam. The teeth need to be free ofplaque, stain, and calculus and free of cavities or darkfillings. Also the teeth need to be examined for crowns,veneers or composite fillings - all of which will notbleach. You should also be free of gum disease, and youneed to avoid smoking and acidic foods. All of this is whyI don't favor white strips (because one size doesn't fit all)or the whitening kiosk - because the personnel are notdentists or hygienists.

Professional tooth-whitening options include in-office bleaching or at-home bleaching. For the in-officebleaching, the dentist first applies a protective gel or arubber shield to protect your gums. The bleach is thenapplied to the teeth, and a special light is used to facilitatethe whitening agent. The procedure takes about an hour,and at-home trays are supplied in order to enhance theprocedure.

For the at-home professional teeth whiteningprocedure, the dentist takes an impression of the teeth,which is used to make a model on which custombleaching trays are fabricated. At home, the patientapplies the bleaching gel to the trays, which are wornabout 8 hours a day for 7-10 days. The patient is in controlso if the teeth whiten enough in fewer days, he/she canstop the treatment. Patients keep the trays and the gel soif their teeth darken a year later, they can reapply thebleach.

You may want to speak to your dentist about sideeffects such as sensitive teeth and soft tissue irritation -either from a tray that doesn't fit properly or fromsolution that may come in contact with the tissues.

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TTwo prospective patients came intothe office recently with the samecomplaint. Both had lost all of theirteeth and were wearing worn-outand ill-fitting dentures. Theirdentures were loose; they hadtrouble eating foods they wouldhave liked; their faces had thatsunken-in look and they were inpain.

Their previous dentists recom-mended implants to stabilize thedentures. The problem was that asthey were both retired and on fixedincomes they could not affordimplants. What to do? Yes, implantsare a wonderful service and haverevolutionized what we can do toimprove lives. I love implants! Butdue to the laboratory and materialscosts involved, they are expensive.

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The beauty of our hair is a direct manifestation of ourinternal health. How and what we eat determines thehealth of our hair. Following is a list of nutrients and thefoods you can choose to ensure you get enough for thehealth of both your body and your hair.

Protein Protein is the building block of hair. Hair is 88% protein.Protein will give the shaft of your hair more strength. Sources: salmon, poultry, eggs

Vitamin B The B vitamins are necessary for healthy hair. Lack of Bvitamins can lead to oily hair conditions. Sources: green vegetables, beans, sunflower seeds, nuts andpeas

Vitamin C Vitamin C strengthens the immune system, and assistsin metabolizing B vitamins and amino acids into thebody. Lack of vitamin C can cause dry hair.Sources: oranges, lemons, limes, melons, berries, red peppers,kale, cauliflower, tomatoes and cucumbers

Vitamin A A lack of Vitamin A can lead to dry hair.Sources: carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, broccoli, cantaloupeor apricot.

Iron Iron is needed to help carry oxygen to the hair. Sources: eggs, fish, liver, oysters, meat, poultry, whole grains,green leafy vegetables and blackstrap molasses

Copper Copper is needed for hair structure and is involved in thepigmentation of hair. Sources: milk, bread and green vegetables

Zinc A lack of zinc can lead to hair loss. Zinc is necessary forbuilding hair protein. Sources: oysters, nuts, oats, eggs, butter and kidney beans

Water Water makes up one-fourth of the weight of a strand ofhair. Eight to ten glasses of water a day are absolutelynecessary to nourish healthy hair.

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The base for any make up look, of course, is your skin.Colder weather brings drier skin and a paler color. Besure to moisturize! During the holiday season, for thosespecial party looks, try a tinted moisturizer with a bit ofshimmer, or add a pinch of glitter to your liquidfoundation. A fine, loose glitter is best. It may soundintimidating, but when blended well and appliedsparingly, it gives your skin a beautiful glow, perfect fora holiday party.

Nothing says glamour like a smoky, sultry eye. Forthis eye look, apply eyeliner on top and bottom lashlines, and smudge with a sponge-tip applicator or thecorner edge of a make up wedge. Give a little smudgeupward at the outer corner of the eye. Shimmer eyeshadows are great at softening the eye and a good choicefor women over 40. You can use a shimmery shadow onthe lid and just under the eye bone. Make sure theshadow has a light shimmer or iridescence, not a frost.The heavy, frosty eye shadow look is outdated, and tooaging. Combine this eye look with a nude, natural lipcolor. A gloss, perhaps with a hint of gold for theholidays, can be very sexy on the lips. A nice shimmeryblush adds a holiday sparkle to your look.

Another sexy look is a natural, muted eye with aredder lip. What better lipstick color forthe holidays than red? Use a neutralshimmer eye shadow. This works bestwith less of an eyeliner look. Taupes,cocoas, even bronze eye shadows areperfect. Dark mascara frames the eye andworks well with the neutral eye shadowcolors. Choose a nice red lipstick thatmatches your skin tone. Make sure thered is not too deep or heavy or too

orangey for your coloring. A too-dark or heavy red canappear clownish. A nice shimmery blush in your shadeof pink, rose or peach completes this look.

NEVER use a heavy eye AND a heavy red lip together.Combining these can lead to a masquerade look, and isvery aging. Choose either the smoky eye/nude lip look,or the neutral eye/red liplook - one or the other!

A little touch of goldalways adds to theholidays. There arenumerous products outthere for eyes, lips andcheeks which add just ahint of gold to your look.There are lipsticks andglosses with gold flecks,blushes, foundations andtinted moisturizers with a gold shimmer, and of course,eye shadows with a light touch of gold iridescence. If youchoose not to buy all new products for a holiday look,try glittering up what you have with a little loose, goldglitter or a gold shimmer cream. Make sure it is very fineand use it sparingly. You can also add a little to anypowder eye shadow. A light dab across the lips or intothe lip gloss sparkles up any pout. If you do use a littleshimmer in your face, remember to bring it down to theneck, shoulder and chest areas. When wearing a low cut,off the shoulder or even strapless party dress for thatfancy New Year’s Eve party, remember to apply someshimmer to your skin. Use a shimmer powder with abrush, or apply the bronzing moisturizer.

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It is estimated that fifty million Americans suffer fromtinnitus, often described as an annoying ringing,

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Most people know that it is important to see theirdentist twice a year to get their teeth cleaned and checkfor cavities and gum disease. But it is just as importantfor your dentist to do an oral cancer screen.Unfortunately, there are about 36,000 new cases of oralcancer diagnosed each year. And as is the case with mostcancers, early detection is very important, yielding an80 to 90 per cent survival rate. Tobacco use is still themost common cause, especially when mixed withalcohol use. However, human papilloma virus (HPV –the cause of cervical cancer in women) has beenincreasingly found to be a causative factor.

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intimacy alive. Not only did they take each otherfor granted, they also suffered from repetitivebad fights that left lingering resentment andanger. Research shows that among marriedcouples, 2/3 of fights are left unresolved, leadingto the recycling of arguments. My discoveryabout the cause of relationship dissatisfactionwas exciting because it meant that if I helpedempower people with better verbal skills, theycould single-handedly improve theirrelationship in one day.

Q. What are the most common healthrelated side effects you see in atroubled relationship?

My clients in troubled relationships oftenhave difficulty concentrating; they are moreforgetful and just seem edgier with everyone. It’sas if they are always on their “last straw.”Research shows that women who give in a lotduring fights with their spouse, meaning theyreported “keeping their mouths shut,” had 4xthe risk of dying from heart disease over a 10-year follow up study. Also, couples inconflict-ridden marriages take longer than thehappily married to heal from all kinds ofwounds. Basically, if you give in or blow up, yourhealth suffers. The only other option for livingand loving well is to learn how to have a goodfight in which you express yourself and reach acompromise solution together.

Q: How do you have a good fight?I recommend using the 5-minute anti-

conflict conversation. First, you sit down assoon as tensions start to boil (ask your spouse tosit down too), then play detective by askingneutral questions like “What happened?” and“You seem really angry. Can you tell me what’sgoing on?” Listen to and then summarize theanswers. Next, you can share your own thoughtsabout what happened. The key insight here is torecognize that there are two sides to the story,and you can’t change that. While you mightbelieve your mate was being hurtful when he didthat thing, he could think he was being helpful.I beg you not to get stuck in the bad fightargument about who is right. Instead, just say,“we both see the situation differently, but thatshouldn’t stop us from coming up with asolution.” Finally, brainstorm solutionstogether. Discard your solution and your mate’ssolution. The only one that will work, and last, isone you create together. I call that the “thirdoption.”

Q. Your book includes over a dozen 5-minuteconversations we should use to confrontrelationship obstacles, but what are some of thesimple things we can do in even less time to improveour relationships?Here are 5 key phrases you can use today to create an instantpositive change in your relationship.

Key phrase #1: “You are such a generous person” Many people compliment the superficial things in

others: “You look great in that dress” or “I love your newhaircut.” External compliments are nice, but research showsthat people prefer compliments for internal character traitssuch: “You’re such a kind, helpful or thoughtful person.” Inthe on-line survey we did for my new book Fight Less, LoveMore, we found that 84% of people want their mate tocompliment them for being kind rather than good-looking.

Key phrase #2: “I never thought of it that way”Want to put a smile on your mate’s face? That’s simple:

After your mate has explained his/her viewpoint onanything from a current event to your child’s behavior,ponder the comment and say, “I never thought of it thatway.” It’s the respectful way to say that their opinion mattersto you (even if you don’t agree with him or her). Oncesomeone senses that you respect their ideas, they are morelikely to listen to and respect yours.

Key phrase #3: “Good night” In our on-line study we found that 25% of the couples

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Ingredients� 6 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces � 20 to 24 plastic spoons � 6 ounces white baking bar

Directions1. In a heavy saucepan heat semisweet chocolate piecesover low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate beginsto melt. Immediately remove from heat; stir until smooth. Diphalf of the spoons into chocolate, tapping handle of eachspoon against side of pan to remove excess chocolate. Placespoons on waxed paper; refrigerate for 30 minutes to allowchocolate to set up. 2. In a heavy saucepan heat white baking bar over low heat,stirring constantly until baking bar begins to melt.Immediately remove from heat; stir until smooth. Dipremaining spoons into the melted baking bar. Refrigerate for30 minutes to set up. 3. Place the remaining melted white baking bar in a small,self-sealing heavy plastic bag. Using scissors, make a smallopening at one bottom corner of the bag; drizzle one or bothsides of the chocolate-coated spoons with the melted whitebaking bar. Drizzle remaining melted bittersweet chocolateon white baking bar-coated spoons. 4. Refrigerate spoons for 30 minutes to allow chocolate toset up. Wrap each spoon separately and store in cool, dryplace for 2 to 3 weeks. Makes 20 to 24 chocolate-coveredspoons.

Chocolate Dipped PretzelsThese pretzels are super easy to whip up to give as a gift.

Dip them a day ahead, and pack them in a box lined withwaxed tissue paper. Don’t forget to add a note, or simplyremind your friends that pretzels are best eaten within aweek — if they’re even around that long!

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White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a JarPut this mix in a pretty jar, tie with a ribbon, and give as

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Toasted Almond and CherryChocolate BarkYields: 1 1/2 pounds

Ingredients� 3/4 cup (dried) tart cherries � 3/4 cup (natural) almonds,

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Directions1. In small bowl, combine almonds andcherries; set aside. 2. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt semi-sweet chocolate over low heat, stirring.In a 1-quart saucepan, melt whitechocolate over low heat, stirring.Remove saucepans from heat.

3. Stir half of almond mixture into semi-sweet chocolate.Spread semisweet-chocolate mixture to about 1/4 inch thickon a large, ungreased cookie sheet. Drop white chocolate bytablespoons onto semisweet-chocolate mixture. With tip ofknife, swirl chocolates together for a marbled look. Sprinklewith remaining almond mixture.

Sweet and Sassy Nuts Cumin, cinnamon, and ground chipotle pepper givethese easy baked nuts their irresistibly addictive flavor.Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients� 1 large egg white� 1/2 cup sugar� 1 tsp. ground cumin

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two 15 1/2"by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pans with vegetable oil, or spray withnonstick cooking spray.2. In large bowl, with wire whisk, beategg white until foamy. Add sugar,cumin, chipotle pepper, andcinnamon, and beat until wellcombined. Add nuts to egg-whitemixture; with rubber spatula, stiruntil well coated.3. Spread nut mixture evenly inprepared jelly-roll pans. Bake on 2oven racks 20 to 25 minutes oruntil coating on nuts is golden-brown and dry, stirring once androtating pans between upper andlower racks halfway throughbaking for even browning.4. Cool nuts completely in pans onwire racks, at least 1 hour. Withhands, break apart any largeclusters of nuts when cool.Store cooled nuts in tightlysealed containers at roomtemperature up to 2 weeks.

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