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How fast time goes by.It seems like we just put out ourSpring/Summer edition and our Fall/Winteredition is here. It reminds us that we need

to stop and take time for ourselves and theimportant things in life.

The first important thing that comes tomind is our health. We should never take our health for grant-ed. In the blink of an eye, our health can change, affectingeverything around us.

Make sure while you have your health that you do the thingsthat are important to you. Take that trip, write that book, vol-

unteer for a cause that reallymeans something to you, spendtime with your family and thepeople who have played a bigpart in your life, and always letthem know how much you careabout and love them.

When we fall or fail, we need topick ourselves up. Remember thepoem, The itsy-bitsy spider went up the water spout. Down came therain and washed the spider out.Out came the sun and dried up all the rain, and the itsy-bitsy spider

went up the spout again. For many of us, that was our first les-son in perseverance and it holds true today as a way to beatadversity and achieve success in any endeavor.

One thing our father told us when we were growing up wasthat in five minutes we will be 50, 60 and so on. How truethat is! So live for today, take nothing for granted and let thepeople in your life who mat-ter know how importantthey are to you.

It is our sincere hope thatthe advertisers in TheColumbia Notebook willhelp you get more out of each day, making it possi-ble for you to spend moretime on the importantthings in life.

Cathy & Peggy

from the editors

So live for today,take nothing forgranted and let

the people inyour life whomatter know

how importantthey are to you.

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October 1 Congaree BluegrassFestival,Cayce

October 1 All-Local Farmer s Market at701 Whaley (every Sat. 812)

October 1 21st Walk For Life and 5K Race For LifeOctober 5 All-Local Farmers Market at 701 Whaley (every Wed. 48)October 6 Rooftop Rhythms Concert Series,

Richland Mall Rooftop, Forest AcresOctober 7 Habitat for Humanity Run/Walk, West ColumbiaOctober 10 COLUMBUS DAYOctober 12 Healing Hands for Arthritis, Massage Envy Forest AcresOctober 12 South Carolina State Fair begins (through Oct. 23)October 14 Boo at the Zoo begins (through Oct. 30), Riverbanks Zoo

October 15 Pawmetto Lifeline Fur Ball, Convention Center October 15 Friends of Richland County Public Library Fall Book SaleOctober 15 Ray Tanner Home RunOctober 15 USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run, Sandy RunOctober 22 9th Annual Lake Carolina Wine & Food Festival,

Village Green at Lake CarolinaOctober 22 Italian Festival on Main Street, ColumbiaNovember 3 First Thursday on Main Street, Columbia (every month)November 46 Craftsman Christmas Classic Arts Festival, State FairgroundsNovember 5 Fall Heritage Festival & Pickin Party,SC State MuseumNovember 6 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDSNovember 6 $1.00 Sunday at SC State MuseumNovember 11 VETERANS DAYNovember 17 Vista Lights, Columbias Premier Kickoff to the

Holidays,Gervais Street in the VistaNovember 18 Taylor Swift Concert, Colonial Center November 19 Colonial Cup, CamdenNovember 19 Lights Before Christmas begins (through Dec. 30),

Riverbanks Zoo

November 23 Holiday Lights on the River begins (through Dec. 31),Irmo

November 24 THANKSGIVING DAYNovember 30 Junior League Holiday Market begins

(through Dec. 4), State FairgroundsDecember 1 Sweet Seasons, Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Forest AcresDecember 3 St. Nicholas Festival, West ColumbiaDecember 21 HANNUKAH BEGINS, Sundown December 20thDecember 25 CHRISTMAS DAYJanuary 1 NEW YEARS DAYJanuary 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

February 2 GROUNDHOG DAYFebruary 14 VALENTINES DAYFebruary 29 LEAP DAYMarch 11 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINSMarch 17 ST. PATRICKS DAYMarch 2325 Palmetto Sportsmens Classic, State FairgroundsMarch 30 Capital City Shag Extravaganza

Mark your calendars!


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B E A U T Y

Studio Marshall ................................7

Tangles/Marcy Price..........................7straightasstring.com

Vintage Salon ....................................7

D I N I N G

Cellar on Greene................................9cellarongreene.com

Cock n Bull Pub-Grille ......................8Devine Foods ....................................8

Garden Bistro ..................................10gardenbistrosc.com

Gourmet Rose Catering ....................8

Grouchos Deli ................................10grouchos.com

Mr. Friendlys......................................9mrfriendlys.com

Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar ............9solsticekitchen.com

Takosushi ........................................10tako-sushi.com

Tombo Grille ....................................10tombogrille.com

Villa Tronco......................................10villatronco.com

F A S H I O N / A C C E S S O R I E S

Alderman Ford Jewelry ..................13stores.ebay.com/Alderman-Ford

Carolina Fine Jewelry......................13carolinafinejewelry.com

Dias Merle Norman & Boutique ....13diasboutique.com

Gudmundson and Buyck................11

Non(e)Such ......................................13nonesuchltd.com

Round Robin....................................11roundrobinondevine.com

Swift Water Beads ..........................12

F I N A N C I A L / L E G A L / R E A L E S TAT E

Bernstein & Bernstein ....................14bernsteinandbernstein.com

Midland Mortgage Corporation ....14midlandmortgagecorp.com

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney ......BCmorganstanley.com

Ouzts, Ouzts & Varn, PC ..................14oovcpa.com

G A R D E N / L A N D S C A P I N G

Blue Moon Landscaping ................16bluemoonlandscapingllc.com

Forest Lake Gardens ......................16

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H E A L T H C A R E

Columbia Skin Clinic ......................17columbiaskinclinic.com

Columbia Womens Healthcare ......19columbiawhc.com

Family Medicine Centers of SC ......20fmcofsc.com

Richard M. Kline, DMD....................17

Kulbersh Womens Center ..............20kulbershwomenscenter.com

Lexington Medical Center ..............23everywomanblog.com

Longs Drugs ....................................20longsrx.com

Massage Envy..................................25massageenvy.com

Midlands MedicalWellness Center ..............................22midlandsmedwc.com

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas ....21plasticsurgerycarolina.com

Utopia Massage Therapy................20utopiamt.vpweb.com

H O M E D C O RHouse of Frames& Paintings Gallery ........................26hofpgallery.com

Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. ......27palmettotile.com

Paul D. Sloan Interiors ....................26pdsinteriors.com

TropicAire/Santas Closet................27tropicaire.com

P E T S

Dog Daze ........................................28dogdaze-sc.com

Four Paws Animal Clinic ................30fourpawsanimalclinic.com

Pawmetto Lifeline..........................IBCpawmettolifeline.org

S E N I O R S

Rice Estate........................................32

riceestate.orgSecurity Federal Trust ....................31securityfederalbank.com

S E R V I C E S

Bubbies Brisket & Bakery ..............35

Dutch Heating

& Air Conditioning ..........................33dutchheatingandair.com

Forest Lake Travel ..........................33forestlaketravel.com

Gardner Irrigation Systems............34gardnerirrigationsc.com

Jim Hudson Lexus ..........................IFChudsonlexus.com

Lightscapes......................................34

Morganellis Party Store ................34

Palmetto Construction& Renovations ................................34

Rose Marie Spiritual GiftedIntuitive Advisor ............................36

Tim Sharp [email protected]

Sloan Appliance Service ................36sloanappliances.com

Upstairs Audio ................................36upstairsaudio.com

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It is possiblethat blondes alsoprefer gentlemen.

Mamie Van Doren(1931) American singer

1. Get Clean Skin Quick To sop up oil and refresh makeup, lightly mist yourface with toner, then pat with a tissue, says EvaScrivo, makeup artist and owner of the epony-mous New York City salon. Finish with a dusting of loose powder.2. Lighten Locks Instantly If scalp grease (or too many products) have leftyour light hair looking like dirty dishwater, sprinkletranslucent powder over your roots, then brush

through, says makeup artist Morgen Schick.3. Hydrate Your Skin in Half the TimeUse conditioner to moisturize your hair andbody, says Schick. Just massage it in neck-to-toe inthe shower, rinse and dry off. The conditioner willhydrate nearly as well as body lotion withoutthe time suck of waiting for it to sink in.

4. Get Gorgeous Nails NowRemove all polish, clean under your nails (withlemon juice, if you have it) and massage thethickest lotion you can find (lip balm will sufficein a pinch) into your cuticles.5. Use Pink to Fake Perfect SkinSurprise! Concealer is only half the battle when itcomes to fixing flaws. To really perfect your

complexion (no matter what your skin tone), trywearing lipstick in a warm pink. It distractspeoples eyes from blemishes and otherimperfections, says Schick.6. Score Evening Eyes in Just One StepEyeliner is the fastest way to look sexy, says DeluxBeauty creator Jillian Dempsey. Trace your top lashlines to just past the outer corners of your eyes.

10 Best Speedy Hairand Makeup TricksGot a need for speed? Here, we look back at the top quick beauty tips over the yearsthat still work today.


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7. Depuff Your Do in a Flash To flatten frizz, dampen your hands with waterand a drop of hand lotion, then gently pull yourhair back into a French twist. Wait 10 minutes;take your strands down. Voil fuzz free!8. Focus on the Front to Speed HairstylingWhen youre strapped for time, do the T-zoneblow-dry: down your part and around your hair-

line only. As long as the front and top of yourhair looks finished, says Scrivo, so will you.9. Pull It Together with a Ponytail Theres nothing wrong with resorting to aponytail after all, its the ultimate easy style.Pull your hair back haphazardly with your fin-gers and spritz with hairspray, says Roy Teeluck,owner of the Roy Teeluck Salon in New York City. Last, twist a stray tendril around your hairelastic and pin.10. Revive Your Face Rapidly To look alive after a long night, pat concealeronto the inner corners of your eyes, under yourlower lashes and next to your nose, says Scrivo.Finish by swirling bronzer over your cheeks.From webmd.com


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Its allGreek to us.

Devine Foods(803) 252-0356

2702 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205

Fresh-prepared food daily

To-go box lunches andcatering services available

Its allGreek to us.

Wheneveryou want

to marry someone,go have lunch with

his ex-wife.Shelley Winters

(19222006) American actress


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Heat Worcestershire sauce and wine on medium heatuntil it begins to slightly boil. Reduce heat so as not tooverboil.

In separate pan, saut onions in olive oil until soft. Addtomatoes and cook on medium for five minutes.Season with salt and pepper.

Add sauted onions and tomatoes into Worcestershire-wine mixture and add honey, orange juice, lime juice,balsamic and cider vinegar. Return heat to high untilboil begins to increase. Stir continuously and cook forfive minutes.

Add sugar and stir to incorporate. Add remainingingredients and cook for ten minutes onmedium heat.

Thicken withsmall portion of corn starchslurry.

Enjoy with yourfavorite cut of meat.

Rickys Housemade Steak Sauceby Ricky Mollohan, Owner & Executive Chef, Mr. Friendlys, Solstice Kitchen and Cellar on Greene

As seen at Solistice Kitchen and Mr. Friendlys.

3 cups Worcestershire3 cups port wine ordark red wine cup chopped onion

1 T olive oil1 cup chopped tomatoessalt and pepper4 T honey1 cup orange juicesqueeze of one lime cup balsamic vinegar cup cider vinegar2- cups sugar2 t garlic powder2 t onion powder1 t crushed red pepper2 t dried oregano1 t chili powder


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How many cares one loseswhen one decides not to be

something, but to be someone.Coco Chanel

(18831971) French couturire


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Sometime in our lifetime, we will all betouched by cancer, be it ourselves, a familymember or a friend. Peggy and I made thisbracelet for our family members. Eachbead stands for a word that helps copewith this terrible disease. When wewore them, people inquiredabout them and asked if they could purchase one.We thought about itand thought why not there is strength innumbers and wewould like to donate aportion of the sales tocancer research. If youare interested in owningone of these bracelets,please email [email protected] or call Cathy at803-252-6162.

We Want to Make a Difference.


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Kind words from a reader:

This is a wonderful little resourcebook for all sorts of services, etc. topick up. I have discovered some of my favorite places thanks to TheColumbia Notebook.Melanie Baker


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Marty Ouzts, CPASherry N. Ouzts, CPA

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Avoiding danger is no safer inthe long run than outright exposure.

The fearful are caught asoften as the bold.

Helen Keller(18801968) American writer


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A century ago, author Mark Twain wrote that thedifference between a taxidermist and a tax col-

lector is that the taxidermist only takes yourskin. Today, the IRS isnt any more popular. Whynot see if any of the following strategies couldallow you to keep more of what your invest-ments earn?

Look into tax-managed mutual funds. Portfo-lio managers of tax-managed funds can use anumber of strategies to help reduce the tax biteshareholders suffer. For example, they may striveto keep portfolio turnover low to help minimize

taxable gains, or they may actively use losses tooffset taxable gains.

Consider municipal bonds and bond funds.Because the interest on a municipal bond is usu-ally exempt from federal taxes, and sometimesstate and local taxes, it may actually produce abetter yield than a taxable bond with a compa-rable interest rate. The higher your income taxbracket, the more you may benefit from owningmunis.1

Contribute to tax-advantaged retirementvehicles. You can now contribute up to $5,000annually to an IRA plus an additional $1,000 peryear if youre over age 50 (for the 2010 tax year). Traditional IRAs offer tax deferral you pay notaxes on earnings until withdrawal and mayprovide tax deductions. Roth IRAs offer taxdeferral and qualified withdrawals are tax free,but no tax deductions. 2

Use gains and losses to your advantage.If you have an investment and hold it for at leastone year before selling, youll pay a maximumfederal tax of 15% on capital gains. The samerate applies for dividend income. 3 Keep it for lessthan one year and youll pay regular incometaxes up to 35%. Also keep in mind that if youintend to sell investments that have lost money,you can do so by December 31 and deduct up to$3,000 in investment losses from that years tax

return. Additional losses can be carried over andused to offset future capital gains.

For More InformationIf youd like to learn more, please contact JanJernigan , 803-251-3263, [email protected].

There are other tax strategies you can use, but be sure to con-sult your tax professional and investment professional beforeacting.

1Income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. Cap-ital gains, if any, are subject to taxes.2Withdrawals before age 59 are subject to a penalty tax.Each type of IRA has respective income limits as well asdeductibility rules.3Lower rates apply for long-term capital gains and dividendsfor taxpayers who are in lower tax brackets. The author(s) and/or publication are neither employees of noraffiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB). Byproviding this third party publication, we are not implying anaffiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, approval, investigation,verification or monitoring by MSSB of any information con-tained in the publication. The opinions expressed by the authors are solely their ownand do not necessarily reflect those of MSSB. The informationand data in the article or publication has been obtained fromsources outside of MSSB and MSSB makes no representationsor guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of informa-tion or data from sources outside of MSSB. Neither theinformation provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes asolicitation by MSSB with respect to the purchase or sale of anysecurity, investment, strategy or product that may be men-tioned. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan StanleySmith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Smith Bar-ney Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. This

material was not intended or written to be used for the pur-pose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on thetaxpayer. Individuals are urged to consult their personal tax orlegal advisors to understand the tax and related consequencesof any actions or investments described herein.Article written by McGraw Hill and provided courtesy of Mor-gan Stanley Barney Financial Advisor Jan Jernigan.Interest in municipal bonds is generally exempt from federalincome tax. However, some bonds may be subject to the alter-native minimum tax (AMT). Typically, state tax-exemptionapplies if securities are issued within ones state of residenceand, local tax-exemption typically applies if securities areissued within ones city of residence.

Bonds are affected by a number of risks, including fluctuationsin interest rates, credit risk and prepayment risk. In general, asprevailing interest rates rise, fixed income securities prices willfall. Bonds face credit risk if a decline in an issuer's credit rating,or creditworthiness, causes a bond's price to decline. Finally,bonds can be subject to prepayment risk. When interest ratesfall, an issuer may choose to borrow money at a lower interestrate, while paying off its previously issued bonds. As a conse-quence, underlying bonds will lose the interest payments fromthe investment and will be forced to reinvest in a marketwhere prevailing interest rates are lower than when the initialinvestment was made. NOTE: High yield bonds are subject toadditional risks such as increased risk of default and greatervolatility because of the lower credit quality of the issues.

Please consider the investment objectives, risks, and chargesand expenses of the mutual fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about themutual fund. You may obtain the appropriate prospectus bycontacting a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. 2011 McGraw-Hill Financial Communications. All rights reserved.

Four Tips for Tax-Savvy InvestorsCourtesy of Jan Jernigan, Financial Advisor-Vice President, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, 803-251-3300

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The way I see it,if you want the rainbow, yougotta put up with the rain.

Dolly Parton(1946) American singer and actress

Theres a simple way to keep summerannuals going over the winter and into nextspring. By taking cuttings from many of theplants you enjoyed through the spring andsummer, both in the garden and in contain-ers, you can keep the color and vibrancy aliveon your windowsill through the sometimesdreary and grey days of winter.

Before the first frost hits (usually by thesecond week of November here in theMidlands), look around to see which plantsyou have from which you can take cuttings.Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) and

sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) aretwo that you can stick in a vase and enjoytheir color inside all winter, as long as youchange out the water regularly. They willgrow roots, allowing you to transfer thecuttings back into soil come spring. Puttogether purple and chartreuse varieties of sweet potato vine with any of the colorfulvarieties of coleus the same combinationsyou used in the garden will look just as goodtogether in a vase!Other plants that thrive in water are ivy(Hedera helix), creeping wire vine (Muehlen-beckia axillaris) and Wandering Jew orspiderwort (Tradescantia albiflora).

Enjoy your indoor garden!

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Constipation is one of the most common gas-trointestinal complaints in the United States. Itis estimated that more than four million Amer-icans suffer from it each year. The problem is soprevalent that we spend $725 million on laxa-tives each year. The purpose of this article is todefine constipation, explain what can be doneto avoid it and what treatment options may beavailable to you.

In adults, not having a bowel movement everyday does not mean that you are abnormal. It is

normal to have as few as three bowel move-ments each week. On the other hand, it is alsonormal to have as many as three bowel move-ments in a day. Constipation is defined by theMayo Clinic as A symptom resulting in infre-quent bowel movements or difficult passageof stools.Constipation is not a disease but rather asymptom. The symptom of fewer than threebowel movements each week may indicatefunctional constipation, also known as Chron-ic Idiopathic Constipation. The medical termidiopathic means that the cause of this ail-ment is, as yet, unknown.

There are several factors that can cause consti-pation, which include: not enough fiber in thediet; lack of physical activity; medications; milk and milk products; irritable bowel syndrome(IBS); not going to the bathroom when your

body indicates that you need to; dehydration;stroke; and physical problems within thedigestive tract or problems with gastrointesti-nal function.

The American Dietetic Association recom-mends 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day.Unfortunately, the average American onlyconsumes approximately 14 grams. It isimportant to consume foods high in fiber or tosupplement your diet with fiber supplements.

Dehydration can be avoided by drinking fluidsthat do not increase dehydration. Water, non-caffeinated beverages and non-alcoholicbeverages are better beverage choices toavoid dehydration.

Physical activity is also important to assist inavoiding constipation and lack of activity isthe most common reason for constipation inolder adults.

There are many over-the-counter medica-tions. If over-the-counter remedies are noteffective, a physician can also prescribe med-ications to help. It is important to rememberthat an abrupt change in bowel habits (fre-quency, consistency, etc.) or rectal bleedingshould be reported to your doctor.

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by Sandy Boone, CRC, SC Clinical Research Center Submitted by Shirley Keels, Administrator, Columbia Womens Healthcare and SC Clinical Research Center

Do You Suffer from Irregularity?

SC Clinical Research Center is currently recruiting people with chronic constipation to participate in a research study. You may be able to participate if you are 18 years old or older and havebeen experiencing symptoms for at

least six months.Call 803-988-1438 for more informationor visit our website, www.scclinicalresearch.com .


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Bhavesh R. Amin, M.D.Pamela I. Brown, M.D.

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Patrice L. High, D.O. Anil J. Kudchadkar, M.D. John F. Mattei, D.C., M.D.David C. Morris, M.D.Minoti V. Parab, M.D.Stephen F. Serbin, M.D.Peter J. Stahl, M.D.

Stephen M. Tuel, M.D.G. Jack Walters, M.D.Carol S. Berry, F.N.P.

Jennifer R. Turner, PA-C

Midtown Family Medicine931-0100 1910 Gregg StreetCorner of Richland & Gregg streets

Woodhill Family Medicine783-4433 813 Leesburg Road

At Leesburg Road Exit of I-77

Springwood Lake Family Practice788-7884 1721 Horseshoe DriveNear Two Notch Road Exit of I-20

Rice Creek Family Medicine

227-7777 300 Rice Meadow Way At corner of Hardscrabble RoadSaluda Pointe Family Medicine239-1600 3630 Sunset BoulevardBetween I-26 and I-20 Exits

Lake Murray Family Medicine724-1100 7611 St. Andrews Road

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The term Mommy Makeover can mean manythings. While there is no substitute for healthyeating and regular exercise before, during andafter pregnancy, women know that pregnan-cy/ies can definitely take a toll on their bodies,especially breasts and tummy, and all the exer-cise and optimal eating habits may not correcteverything.Most OBs will readily admit that a womansbody is never quite the same after bearing oneor more children. When thought about in thecontext of plastic surgery, if a womans breastsget bigger and stay bigger following pregnan-cy, she may very well benefit from a breastreduction, a procedure usually covered by mostinsurance companies. More commonly, awoman may notice that after one or more chil-dren she has actually lost volume from herbreasts, making them not only smaller, but per-haps more saggy. This condition, known aspost-partum involution, can usually be nicelycorrected either with a breast lift or a breastaugmentation, or sometimes both.Many women experience skin laxity in theirabdomen, with or without stretch marks. Thiscan often be accompanied by a looseness of the abdominal musculature, or even a hernia.Both problems can be corrected with a tummy

tuck or abdominoplasty.Because a mothers work is never really done,signs of fatigue or stress may sometimes be vis-ible on the face with tired-looking eyes, frownlines, or early folds or wrinkles. A proper skincare regimen along with a balanced treatmentplan may include injectables such as Botox orDysport, and fillers such as Restylane,Radiesse or Juvederm which can nicelyenhance ones appearance without expensivesurgery and essentially no recovery time.For more information, please visit Mommy-MakeoverCarolina.com or PlasticSurgeryCarolina.com , or contact the office of Dr. RamKalus at 843-881-3881.

What is a Mommy Makeover?by Ram Kalus, MD, FACS, FAAP, Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas

35-year-old mother of two underwent tummy tuck and lipo-suction of her abdomen, and is seen two years following her surgery (patient of Dr. Ram Kalus, with permission).


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Womens hormone production begins todecline when we reach our late 30s and early40s. What makes it so difficult is that if a physi-cian actually checks our hormone levels, thenhe or she usually reports that the levels arenormal. But guess what? We might not feel

normal. As women, what do we do? We go onwith our normal lives. We start to convinceourselves that it is alright to have moodswings, hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, poor sexdrive, vaginal dryness, fatigue, weight gain,depression, anxiety, muscle loss and difficultyconcentrating just because we want to feelnormal.Is there any relief out there? For many women,bio-identical hormone replacement therapy(BHRT) is a wonderful option that helps withthe symptoms of menopause. BHRT is a com-pounded form of estrogen and testosterone,plant-derived, which typically causes fewerside effects. Although there are many forms of BHRT, pellets last for several months. Hor-mones are slowly released in a physiologically

compatible manner in levels that the body hasbeen accustomed to when the woman was ather prime for hormone production.Do you know a woman who is suffering frommenopause symptoms and wants her qualityof life to be better? Share this information withsomeone you love or care about. Even better,are you that woman, wanting your life back?BHRT can help you achieve the normal youvebeen missing. Jandrette Rhoe, MD has been trained in theevaluation and management of bio-identical hormone replacement. For more information, goto www.MidlandsMedWC.comor call (803)223-9328 to schedule your appointment today.

by Jandrette Rhoe, MDbio-identical hormonereplacement therapy (BHRT) is a wonderful option that helps with the symptoms of menopause.

Is It Hot in Here or Is It Just Me?


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Shopping hot spots.Parenting as a single mom.How to lose 75 pounds.

A young woman battling breast cancer.And baking a delicious pumpkin cheese-cake pie. These are a small sampling of the stories andposts you will see on Lexington Medical Cen-ters new Every Woman Blog. The blog, www.everywomanblog.com , fea-tures eight real-life Midlands women of allages and backgrounds sharing the stories of their lives and what theyve learned along theway. Their journeys range from candid andheart-wrenching to hilarious and inspiring.Lexington Medical Center selected thewomen to be part of the blog in a contest lastsummer and was thrilled with the number of wonderful entries. The women have started towrite monthly posts on the blog, introducingthemselves with videos. In addition, guestbloggers have been selected from Lexington

Medical Centers medical staff and employees.With Lexington Medical Center as the sponsorof the blog, readers can expect to find anabundance of helpful health information.Women thrive on exchanging ideas and con-necting with one another, said LexingtonMedical Center Public Relations Manager Jen-nifer Wilson. Whether its advice on work-lifebalance, job hunting, movies, shopping orcooking, they love to learn from one another. Through the Every Woman Blog, LexingtonMedical Center wants to create an environ-ment where women in the Midlands can learnfrom and share with one another. The blog is part of Lexington Medical Centerscommitment to Womens Services, offeringcompassionate care for women in all phasesof life. Visit www.everywomanblog.com.Lexington Medical Centers Every WomanBlog is an essential resource for women toshare views, experiences and tips. Meantime,men are welcome to read the blog and submittheir comments, too!

by Lexington Medical Center

The Every Woman Blog


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How does our skin maintain its healthiestappearance? It may seem impossible intodays environment external and internalaggressors damage our skin, UV rays cause thebreakdown of healing functions within ourskin, and common pollutants and chemicaltoxins can cause premature aging. In addition,many of us do not drink enough water tomaintain a proper moisture barrier in the skin,and unhealthy food choices can deprive ourskin of much-needed nutrients.

So what can we do to restore our skin to its

healthy state? Enter the expert on maintainingskin health and beauty: the esthetician, atrained professional in all aspects of properskincare. The most effective treatment in anestheticians skill set toward healthy skin is thefacial.

A facial is recommended for most adultsabout once a month, because our natural rateof cell turnover slows down after the early 20sand old cells no longer slough off naturallyevery 28 days. Our formerly luminous skinbegins to look dull, wrinkles may becomemore defined and those old cells can clogpores, leading to adult acne.

So what is a facial, exactly? A good facial expe-rience should include several basic steps. First,the esthetician should conduct a thoroughanalysis of your skin. This may include visualinspection under a magnifying lamp, as well as

questions regarding your current skincarehabits, and determining your skins naturalsensitivity and needs. Secondly, s/he willcleanse your skin using an appropriatecleanser for your skin type, and follow thatwith an application of toner, which restoresthe natural pH-balance of your skin aftercleansing.

Typically, an exfoliant will follow the toner. Thepurpose of the exfoliant is to manually orchemically remove the excess dead skin cellsfrom the surface of the skin to reveal thehealthy layer below. Your esthetician willdecide which type of exfoliant to use based onyour skin type and sensitivity. Some common-ly used exfoliants include scrubs and enzymepeels.

Once the skin has been exfoliated, you willreceive a facial massage to loosen any hard-ened oil trapped in the pores. The massagealso further stimulates blood and lymph flow

to carry nutrients to the skin and carry wastesaway from the skin. Next, you may expect asteam treatment with either steam towelswrapped around the face or the use of asteamer. The moist heat will help open yourpores, which then allows the esthetician tomore easily extract any hardened oil fromyour skin, reducing existing blemishes. Follow-ing the extractions, s/he will cleanse anydebris from the skin and proceed to the mask.

The mask is an excellent way to introduce ben-eficial ingredients into the skin. The mask mayhave several benefits, including anti-aging,toning and tightening, and hydration. A treat-ment serum may be applied under the mask to provide additional benefits. The serum andmask will be allowed to remain on the skin for5 to 10 minutes, then will be removed.

The final steps of your facial are moisturizing

and protecting your freshly cleansed skin. Theproper moisturizer will serve to rebalance thewater and oil in your skin. If you are prone todry skin, your moisturizer may be oil-based; if your skin tends to be more oily, you may needa water-based hydrator. Once the moisturizerhas absorbed into your skin, a broad-spectrumsunscreen should be applied to protect yourfresh, healthy face from the sun. Your estheti-cian will then recommend the proper

products to maintain and continue your skin-care at home.

Now you are ready to step out with your fresh-est skin glowing!

The most effectivetreatment in anestheticians skill set toward healthy skinis the facial.

by Jennifer Landry, Massage Envy

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That is the best to laugh with someone

because you both think thesame things are funny.

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According to Wikipedia, using adisposable paper filter when brewingcoffee removes oily components calledditerpenes, organic compounds whichappear to increase the risk of coronaryheart disease. Basket or cone-shaped, thefilters come in both bleached or un-bleached form. Youll find that filters, likelyalready in your kitchen cabinet, are anextremely useful kitchen gadget foroh-so-many reasons!1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the

microwave.2. Clean windows, mirrors and chrome

coffee filters are lint-free so theyll leavewindows sparkling.

3. Protect your good china by separating yourdishes with a coffee filter between each.

4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when opening a wine bottle, filterthe wine through a coffee filter.

5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffeefilter in the skillet to absorb moisture andprevent rust.

6. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oilthrough a sieve lined with a coffee filter.

7. Prevent a popsicle from dripping. Poke oneor two holes as needed in a coffee filter.

8. Put a few in a plate and put your friedbacon, French fries, chicken fingers, etc. onthem. It soaks out much of the grease.

9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenientwrappers for messy foods.

10. Use them to strainsoup stock and to tie freshherbs in to put in soups and stews.

11. Use them as a spoon rest while cookingand clean up small counter spills.

12. Weigh chopped foods. Place choppedingredients in a coffee filter on akitchen scale.

13. Use as a disposable snack bowl forpopcorn, chips, etc.

Coffee filters in a variety of sizes andshapes can be found at local dollar stores.And yes, you can use them in your coffeemaker, too!

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Feline house-soilingis the most common

complaint among catowners in the U.S. It can

lead to banishment out-doors, relinquishment and

euthanasia.A common misconception is that the

perpetrator is acting out of spite orvengeance. In fact, this is a completely

normal and common form of com-munication in cats. It is adaptivebehavior in response to an aver-sion or stress. For example, a newbaby or pet, company in the house

or a change in the owners schedulecan lead to stress or anxiety in the cat. The catmay react by soiling inappropriately. This isnot vindictive behavior, but a reaction tohousehold circumstances. An inferior litterproduct, a dirty litter box, a hood over the lit-ter box are all common causes of litter boxaversion and inappropriate urination. Again,this is not spiteful behavior; it is the result of the cat reacting and attempting to cope byfinding a more preferred place to eliminate. There are two basic causes of inappropriateelimination: medical and behavioral. Medicalcauses include urinary tract infection, FLUTD(feline lower urinary tract disease), constipa-tion, diarrhea, arthritis or other illness thatwould make access to the litter box difficult,and diseases that cause increased thirst andurination.Behavioral causes can be broken down intotwo categories; marking and inappropriatetoileting. Marking refers to inappropriate uri-nation/defecation with the intent of communicating. Inappropriate toileting refersto inappropriate urination/defecation withthe intent only to empty bladder or bowels,typically due to an aversion to the litter box. There are several diagnostic criteria to discern

between the two. Marking often involves uri-nating on vertical surfaces while stilldefecating in the box. The target has no sub-strate pattern (it is not always on a wool rug oralways in a potted plant) and appears to berandom, but to the cat the location has nosocial significance. Inappropriate toileting

often occurs on a horizontal surface, the catalso defecates inappropriately and the targettends to have a substrate pattern.

Treatments:Markingn Spay or neuter if not already done; 90% of male cats show a significant decrease in mark-ing once neutered.n Reduce stress block the view of cats out-side, keep other cats away from thehome/yard, separate from other cats in thehouse if there is tension between them.n Have multiple feeding areas and multiplelitter boxes in different locations so that no catis prevented access to these resources.n Provide many perch areas at differentheights throughout the house.n Schedule enrichment time with thestressed cat. Cats prefer short spurts of inter-action and tire of play quickly. They have shortattention spans. It is recommended that youplay for 34 minutes with one toy, then pro-vide a 35 minute break followed by play witha different toy or different type of interaction. Try SlimCat or Funkitty toys.n Use Feliway feline pheromone diffusers. Becertain to have an adequate number of dif-fusers and place them in areas where theculprit spends time.n When needed, anti-anxiety drugs such asProzac and Elavil can be prescribed.Inappropriate Toileting

Examine the litter box situation and find solu-tions the cat can accept. Try the following:n Increase the number of boxes (rule of thumb: 1 box for each cat in the house + 1).n Change from a scented to a non-scentedlitter.n Choose fish or cedar scents over floral or citrus.n Change from clumping litter to non-clump-ing or vice versa.n

Cats prefer litter with carbon as the odor-control additive, such as FreshStep.n Get a larger box.n Scoop daily.n Move the box to a more accessible locationor spread the boxes out throughout thehouse.

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With fall fast approaching and students headingback to school, everyones mind seems focusedon new beginnings. Much like selecting a col-lege, retirement offers you the opportunity tochoose the company that you will keep.Deciding what aspects of retirement living aremost important to you is the first place to start. Todays retirees have different needs and desiresthan in years past. Most people retiring today arelooking at anything but slowing down. Being inthe company of good friends and neighbors andengaging in activities that you find rewardingare just as important as the accom-modations and services that a retirement com-munity offers.Rice Estates and Lutheran Homes of South Car-olinas award-winning wellness program,BeWellSM, Bringing Everyone Wellness Enrich-ment for Lasting Life, embraces the philosophythat older adults well-being is enhanced by par-ticipating in programs designed to preventillness and conditions associated with the loss of independence; maintain optimal physical and

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Whether youre pursuing a purchase or leaseof a new or used Lexus, our vast inventoryunites uncompromising quality withgrandeur. Our model selection includes awide array of Lexus Cars, SUVs and Hybridswhich include:n LS, GS, ES and IS Sedans;n LFA and IS F Performance;n IS C Convertible;n LX, GX and RX Luxury Utility; andn LS, GS, RX, HS and CT Hybrid vehicles.

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