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THE PERCENTAGES OF PEOPLE GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S REST, VITAMIN D NEWS, BODY FAT AND NORMAL BODY WEIGHT, OPTIONS FOR INCONTINENCE, THINKING HAPPY THOUGHTS, A POSSIBLE FLU VACCINE.

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15 Fit and Fabulous MEET STEPHANIE BATZ.

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Lives Regained!

It was not so long ago that CarolAnn Tutera (“CaT”) felt awful. Her energy was replaced by moodiness, weight gain, and a chronic case of a “couldn’t care less” attitude. She felt as if the quality of life she once enjoyed was diminishing more and more every day. As it turned out, it wasn’t just the quality of her life that was declining, her hormone levels were also plummeting. Coincidence? (Think again!) Like many women who find this to be a familiar story, CaT chalked it up to the simple fact that she was getting older. The story takes an ironic turn. CaT’s husband, Dr. Gino Tutera, is a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. The answer to CaT’s problem was literally right in front of her eyes, at home and at work. One day while working at Dr. Tutera’s office, CaT heard a buzz of excitement coming from the waiting room from women who were flying in from all around the country to see him for SottoPelle® Therapy [bio-identical hormone replacement therapy using pellets]. After listening in on the incredible stories the women shared with each other about regaining their lives, CaT decided to try the therapy herself. Her life changed within weeks. She slept better, had more energy, felt happier, lost the stubborn pounds she had packed on, and noticed how her skin looked younger and brighter. Now, She is the leading champion for SottoPelle®. She’s not alone in leading the charge – she stands alongside countless patients of Dr. Tutera’s who are just as passionate about spreading the word…about regaining their lives! “I’m 73 years old and took a pill hormone replacement therapy for 20 years. When I hit 70, I said, I don’t know if these pills are doing anything and so I quit. Within one year, I spiraled down. I just didn’t care to live anymore and nothing was interesting anymore. I had no desire for anything.Then, my next-door neighbor told me about SottoPelle Therapy. Within three weeks of being on the pellets, I was a totally different woman. I was flying around the tennis court, and I am now in a relationship and have a healthy sex life. I am excited about learning again and am taking piano lessons. I’m so thrilled that at my age I’m still learning and passionate about life. I’m alive again!” Winnie T., age 73

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about it hours later, or it sitting at the back of your mind and influencing how you handle a situation even a few days later. It makes you pause and it makes you think. That’s how Linda Nofer’s journey of alcoholism, hitting rock bottom, and putting her life back together affected me. Her story haunted me. It made me feel sad for the time she missed, and in awe of the strength she’s found. I read it one morning and later that afternoon, when my kids came home from school, I hugged them a little harder, with the thought of her driving towards a school zone fresh in my mind. Words are powerful, and the raw emotion and frankness with which Nofer shares her experience weaves a moving story. Alcoholism is a disease, and it can wreak havoc on someone’s life. Some, like Nofer, find the strength to change their lives. Let her story inspire your life—or maybe change someone else’s. On a lighter side, this month kicks off the holiday season. We’re here to help you, whether you need advice on how to keep from gaining weight with all the tempting holiday food that’s around, need strategies for saving your money during all the gift-giving, or could use fun gadgets that help with holiday food preparation. No matter which stories influence you this month, thank you for taking the time to read this issue. I hope that you read something that impacts you, as well. Healthfully yours, Michelle Glicksman Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Twitter: @MGlicksman

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WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

The percentage of people who said they get a good night’s sleep every night or almost every night on work nights or weeknights was:

54% 44% 43% 42% 40%

… in Japan.

… in the United States.

… in Canada.

… in the United Kingdom.

… in Germany.

Body Fat in NormalWeight Adults Tied to Heart Risks Bad news for older adults who are at a healthy weight, but have a high percentage of body fat—they’re at an increased risk of heart-related diseases and death. The adults were an average age of

The survey also showed that Americans

70, and out of 1,528 people in the study,

and Japanese sleep 30 to 40 minutes

all of whom had a normal body mass

less on work nights than people in

index (which is a measure of weight

other countries, averaging six hours

in relation to height), they found that

and 31 minutes and six hours and 22

one in five men and almost one in three

minutes, respectively.

women had a body fat percentage above what is considered healthy. Excess body fat has, in previous

Got Vitamin D?

studies, been linked to a higher risk

If your levels of vitamin D are low, you may be

of diabetes, high blood pressure and

at a higher risk for improper healing of broken

heart disease.

bones, because the vitamin is an essential com-

In this study, women with excess

ponent in repairing bone damage. Additionally,

body fat had a 57 percent higher

low levels of vitamin D are commonly found in

chance of dying from heart-related

those who suffer traumatic bone fractures—so

causes within 11 years of their assess-

it’s a two-fold problem.

ments, compared to women with a

Based on their findings, the researchers

healthy amount of body fat. Men with

recommend prescribing vitamin D medication

extra body fat faced an even higher

for nearly all patients with broken bones as a

risk of heart-related death after the

preventative measure.

11-year mark.

The study was presented at a meeting of the American Academy of Orthapeadic Surgeons.

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The study was published in The

American Journal of Cardiology.

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J Surgery Vs. Physical Therapy for Incontinence

$25 Billion The amount that childhood food

Heart patients with a positive out-

allergies cost the United States each year in medical fees, lost work

look may live longer than those with a negative attitude, according

productivity, and family expenses.

to a recent study published in the

8%

journal Circulation: Cardiovascular

Quality and Outcomes. The study found that the

The percent of children in the United

death rate for those with the most

States affected by food allergies.

positive attitudes was 42 percent

A new study published in the New Source: JAMA Pediatrics

Think Happy Thoughts!

England Journal of Medicine shows that surgery may be a better option for women suffering from stress urinary incontinence than pelvic muscle strengthening. The study found that 91 percent of women who had midurethral-sling surgery reported improvement compared to 64 percent of women who tried physical therapy to correct the problem.

lower than those with negative

“The prevalence of stress urinary

attitudes. Those differences in

incontinence—leakage on physical

death rates wasn’t as large when

Is a Flu Vaccine on the Horizon?

both groups exercised.

There may be a universal flu vaccine on the hori-

and the impact on daily life can be

zon—an experiment based on the 2009 H1N1 swine flu

substantial,” says study lead author Dr.

pandemic may have helped scientists move closer to

Julien Labrie, a gynecology resident at

developing a vaccine.

the University Medical Center Utrecht,

Researchers, who collected blood samples as the

level, this study shows that if you want

to see who developed the flu, found that those who

to be conservative, you don’t lose any-

had only mild or no symptoms had more CD8 T-cells,

thing by having physiotherapy first. But

which is a type of virus-killing immune cell.

it also shows that depending on your

The researchers believe that a vaccine that stim-

embarrassment and emotional health

ulates the body to produce more CD8 T-cells could be

scores, if you’re a woman who says, ‘I

an effective way to fight flu viruses.

just want to put this behind me,’ you’re

The study was published in the journal Nature

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in the Netherlands. “On an individual

pandemic was beginning, and then followed those

Medicine.

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exercise, laughing, coughing—is high,

not doing yourself a disservice by having surgery first.”

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BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

WHAT: North Scottsdale Farmers’

Local Farmers’ Markets!

Market WHERE: 8740 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale WHEN: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. WHAT YOU’LL FIND THERE: Fresh produce, eggs, grass-fed beef, wildcaught seafood, locally produced specialty food, and crafts

There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, locally

WHAT: Hilton Village Farmers’ Market

INFORMATION: 602.753.7374 or

grown food. And now that the weather has finally

WHERE: 6045 N. Scottsdale Road,

www.northscottsdalefarmersmarket.com

begun to cool down, the local farmers’ markets are

Scottsdale

open again. From fresh veggies to fresh bread to

WHEN: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHAT: The Simple Farm

handmade cheese—not to mention crafts, flowers and

WHAT YOU’LL FIND THERE: Fresh pro-

WHERE: Cactus Road and 92nd Street,

more—you’ll find it all. Here’s where to go.

duce; herbs; locally made jams, jel-

Scottsdale

lies and salsas; baked breads; natural

WHEN: Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon

pork, beef, fish

WHAT YOU’LL FIND THERE: The farm’s

WHAT: The Fountain Hills Farmers’

INFORMATION: 623.848.1234 or mar-

own organic vegetables, flowers, fruit,

Market & Art on the Avenue

[email protected]

herbs, and more

WHERE: The median on the Avenue

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of the Fountains between Sahauro

WHAT: Scottsdale’s Old Town Farmers’

Boulevard and La Montana Drive,

Market

Fountain Hills

WHERE: The southwest corner of First

WHAT: Singh Farmers’ Market

WHEN: Every Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Street and Brown Avenue, Scottsdale

WHERE: 8900 E. Thomas Road (Loop 101

WHAT YOU’LL FIND THERE: Fresh pro-

WHEN: Saturdays, 8:30-1 p.m.

and East Thomas Road), Scottsdale

duce, handmade cheese, sea salt, local

WHAT YOU’LL FIND THERE: Fresh veg-

WHEN: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

artisans, and more

etables, fruits, organic produce

WHAT YOU’LL FIND THERE: High-

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Each month, Scottsdale Health features one local Fit & Fabulous person. This month,

meet... NAME: Stephanie Batz AGE: 26

WHAT I DO DURING THE DAY: I am a doctor of physical therapy at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Scottsdale. Outside of work I also enjoy teaching Pilates and blogging on my fitness/health website called Beautiful to the Core (www.beautifultothecore.com). I WORKOUT BECAUSE: I can’t live without it. It provides me with stress relief, self-confidence, energy, motivation, and overall improved health. I compete in NPC (National Physique Committee) competitions and do fitness modeling throughout the year, so it is important for me to stay in shape year-round. MY WORKOUT ROUTINE IS: I lift six to seven days a week and do HIIT training two days a week. I also practice Pilates during my free time because it is the absolute best core workout. My mother is a Pilates instructor, so I have been hooked on it ever since she introduced me to it as a teen. MY BIGGEST MOTIVATOR IS: My boyfriend. As a former Marine Corps Sergeant, he is the most motivating and determined man I know. He keeps me educated on fitness research, gives me exercise tips, writes my meal plans, and inspires me to keep building my physique. MY NUTRITIONAL ROUTINE IS: I am a chocoholic, so it takes a lot of self-control to stay on track. However, I eat six meals a day that are a balance of protein, carbs and fats. Off-season I allow myself a cheat meal each week. Some of my favorite sweet treats are frozen chocolate peanut butter protein shakes, protein pancakes, and Greek yogurt! I LOVE SCOTTSDALE BECAUSE: The mountains are beautiful! Being from Florida, I am used to flat land. So each day I walk outside, I am in awe of the mountains and feel so blessed to get to live here.

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RECIPE CREATED BY THE FIT MOM DIET TEAM, KIM MILLER AND SHANNON DOUGHERTY / PHOTO BY JAMES PATRICK

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pancakes Ingredients (Serves 2) cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup egg whites 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. Stevia (more if you want sweeter) ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. flax meal ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

Directions Peel sweet potatoes, cut in cubes, and boil on stove until tender. Remove sweet potatoes from stove and mash with a fork. Place all ingredients except honey into a blender and blend

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Scottsdale residents Kim Miller and Shannon

until smooth. Heat stovetop burner to

Dougherty are widely published writers,

medium, coat skillet with non-stick

models and clean eating chefs. They are the

cooking spray, and pour mixture into

co-founders of Fit Mom Diet, a community

rounds on skillet. Cook pancakes thor-

designed to empower women to live healthy

oughly and remove from skillet. Serve

and balanced lives. www.fitmomdiet.com.

warm, topped with honey.

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procedures performed at Rachell Hall’s Classic Beauty are permanent eyebrows, permanent eyeliner and full lip color. Known as a Master in custom color blending and makeup artistry, Rachell’s ability to create perfectly placed and subtly colored eyebrows and amazingly natural looking eyeliner is why her international clientele come from far and wide to visit her Scottsdale location. As a twenty two year expert in the field of permanent make up Rachell Hall now explains the reality, the myths and the magic of permanent make up. “The question that I get most often, and always first is…does it hurt? People assume that the eyeliner would be the most sensitive area but actually it is the least sensitive. It is the thinnest skin on the body so with just 10 minutes of a topical numbing cream to prepare the lashline most of my clients tell me that it just Rachell Hall sort of tickles as I massage the color into the skin at the very base of each eyelash. Because I have been doing this for so many years it really only takes about

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BY CARL SCHULTZ

Each month, we hit Scottsdale’s streets and ask two people to answer a question. WHOSE ADVICE DO YOU TAKE?

You were dating someone for two months, had met their friends and even their parents. You had been spending a lot of time together. All of a sudden, you completely stopped hearing from them. No phone call, text or email saying goodbye or it wasn’t working or anything… just silence. What do you do? Amy McBeth, 42

Eric DeVore, 28

“I would try to contact his friends or family first to see if he’s okay, and if they said he was fine, I would assume the worst.”

“I would call a couple of times and leave it vague and then the last time, leave a voicemail and make them feel bad.”

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Solo Scottsdale

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BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN / PHOTO BY CARL SCHULTZ

EACH MONTH, SCOTTSDALE HEALTH FEATURES ONE LOCAL SINGLE. THIS MONTH, MEET:

LAUREN THALMANN AGE: 31 ABOUT ME: I am fun-loving, down-to-earth, sincere, and honest. I grew up in Scottsdale and absolutely love it. My family and friends are a big part of my life and I have two dogs that always brighten my day. In my spare time I love to cook. I enjoy trying new things, restaurants, traveling, shopping, and being spontaneous and adventurous. I am not an avid hiker or camper, but I have gone on occasion. I love going to sporting events. I enjoy getting dolled up and going out but I also love relaxing at home with a good movie or watching TV. Life is too short to waste, so I try to enjoy every moment. MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS: Do I have to just pick one? I like cheesy, romantic comedies; action movies; and suspense. A few of my favorite movies are Dumb and Dumber,

Anchorman, Knocked Up, Bridesmaids, and The Hangover. WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR IN A SIGNIFICANT OTHER: I am looking for someone who has a sense of humor, and who is comfortable enough to laugh at themselves when they trip or do something silly. Someone who respects my opinions but also stands up for what he believes in. THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES TO ME ARE: Honesty, trust, courage and faithfulness. I want someone who I can trust, who is honest in all aspects of his life. As I said before, my family, friends and dogs are important to me, so it is essential that my partner honor those relations and obviously love dogs. THE LEAST IMPORTANT QUALITIES TO ME ARE: I am upbeat and prefer to look for the good in everyone but leaving the seat up drives me nuts! Interested in meeting Lauren? Email her via [email protected]. Please put “Lauren” in the subject line.

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Muscle

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BY LISA ROBINS / PHOTOS BY STEVEN TRUJILLO / MAKEUP BY TAMARA BICKLEY / SHOT ON-SITE AT ENERJOY FITNESS

intervention program specifically

lower your body, exhale, squeeze your

targeting inactive, expecting women,

chest and shoulders, and lift.

reported significant positive-mood

Low-impact modifications: Should

elevations and reduced fatigue

you feel any pain or discomfort, stand

amongst its participants—a clear indi-

tall and perform push-ups off the wall.

cator that women can enjoy both the physical, as well as the psychological,

Tummy Supporter: Tabletop Stretch

health benefits that prenatal exercise

Targets: Back and abs

can bring.

Face the floor on all fours, with your hips and shoulders square to the floor.

Your Mind-Body Prenatal Fitness Plan

With a tight core, slowly extend your

Your double-duty prenatal fitness plan

left leg behind you while reaching

to soothe your body and boost your

your right arm forward. Hold for five

mood includes five exercises that most

seconds. Slowly return to the starting

expecting moms should do. Complete

position and do the move on the oppo-

these exercises three days a week, on

site side. Complete five to 10 repeti-

non-consecutive days, to increase flex-

tions on each side.

ibility, strength and energy during your pregnancy.

Tall Posture Producer: Reverse Row Targets: Rear deltoids and back

Hip Reliever: Plié Squat

Stand tall with your heels just wider

Targets: Glutes, quads and hips

than your hips, with shoulders

Stand tall with your legs wide and feet

down and back from your ears. With

just wider than your hips, with your

straight arms and elbows soft, pull

toes turned out. With or without a light

band behind you, while keeping your

weight, slowly inhale and bend your

tummy strong.

Energized and Expecting!

Back Pain Soother: Propped Half Crunch

The cornerstones of a healthy pregnancy involve many

knees and lower into squat. Exhale and

lift your trunk and exhale, inhale, and

things—proper nutrition, rest, and superb medical care

lift, and return to a standing position.

then return to your starting position.

are familiar guidelines for most expecting moms.

Training Tip: Choose your resistance

We all know that exercise is responsible for increasing muscle tone and lowering body fat for all

Sit on a mat with legs bent, hip-width apart. Place a bolster behind your low back and cross your arms in front of your heart. With a strong back, slowly

wisely! Omit weight and grasp your

Lisa Robins is a local fitness expert with

belly for increased low-back support.

a passion to inspire moms and girls to be

participants, but did you know that expecting moms,

fit. When she is not training clients, or

who exercise on a regular basis, could actually get

Upper Body Booster: Modified Chest Press

developing cutting-edge wellness program-

relief from the not-so-fun psychological prenatal

Targets: Chest, shoulders, triceps and abs

ming exclusively for La Camarilla Racquet

symptoms, such as moodiness and fatigue?

Grab a platform or bench and place

& Heath Club, she shares her knowledge in

It’s the positive psychological benefits that

your knees on a mat. Place hands

many national fitness magazines and web-

prenatal exercise can bring that are trending in

shoulder-width apart on the plat-

sites such as Oxygen, Max Muscle, M&F Hers

recent studies. According to research published in

form and keep your abs and low back

and Brooke Burke’s ModernMom.com.

Psychology & Health, a recent four-week exercise

strong. Slowly bend your elbows and

www.lisarobinsfitness.com.

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Prenatal Exercise Do’s and Don’ts ALWAYS

Hip Reliever: Plié Squat

4 Get clearance from your physician to exercise. 4 Warm up and cool down properly. 4 Try brisk walks, stationary biking and swimming. 4 Listen to your body and proceed safely, with adjustments or medical intervention. NEVER

Upper Body Booster:

4 Perform exercises that involve

Modified Chest Press

abdominal twisting or laying flat in a supine position. 4 Participate in formats that can induce falls from compromised balance or extreme force, such as kickboxing and power lifting. 4 Hold your breath.

Tummy Supporter: Tabletop Stretch

4 Overexert yourself.

After Baby Arrives: Postpartum fitness is just as important as prenatal exercise. Although most of the physiological changes occur in the first 4–6 weeks after giving birth, many experts agree that the muscles, tendons and joints do not return to their prepregnancy state for at least 9–12 months

Tall Posture Producer: Reverse Row

4 ~ Light walking is an excellent way to start moving, once mom and baby arrive home. 4 Always get medical clearance to begin a more intensified exercise plan, which is usually granted at 6 weeks post vaginal delivery

Back Pain Soother: Propped Half Crunch

(longer for cesareans). ~ 4 Begin with low- to moderateimpact exercise: Brisk walks, swimming, low-impact abdominal strengtheners, such as pelvis tilts, are all appropriate.

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BY SCOTT WHITE BY ANDALISON JAMES BAILIN COPPOTELLI BATZ

Save Your Wallet! How to avoid going into the red on Black Friday

For many, throwing around the football Thanksgiving morning and sitting

But isn’t overspending a major

down to watch football Thanksgiving night is a beloved holiday tradition. But

part of how we got into this mess in

for many more, the real sport takes place after Turkey Day—shopping.

the first place?

In fact, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation, the average

“Certainly, binge spending dur-

holiday shopper spent $423 the weekend after Thanksgiving last year, with total

ing the holidays didn’t help,” says

holiday spending topping $59.1 billion. Additionally, the shopping bonanza

John Arnold of Southwest Wealth

wasn’t limited to stores, as consumers also spent more of their holiday budget

Strategies. “It seems to happen every

online. According to the survey, the average person spent $172.42 online over the

year—recession or not—that no mat-

weekend, or approximately 40.7 percent of their total weekend spending.

ter what we budget, many of us get

“All signs point to both of these numbers only trending up this year, with

caught up in the holiday spirit and

stores continuing aggressive incentives coupled by Americans re-opening

end up spending more money than we

their wallets now that they see light at the end of the recession tunnel,” says

can really afford to.”

Aaron Montez of AXA Advisors Southwest.

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“If I had a dollar for every person who skips out on funding their retirement accounts—such as 401Ks or ROTH IRA—from October to January, I would probably have enough to retire myself right now.” spending this holiday season, here

says Arnold. “But, if you have a hard time sticking to a holiday shopping

are some tips on how to avoid going

budget, a carefully selected gift card can be a critical method to avoiding a

into the red during Black Friday, Cyber

spending binge.”

Monday, and all those festive shopping days through the end of the year.

Arnold notes even his wife has come around to gift cards, but only if they mean something. “A gift card for your parents to the restaurant where they met, or a gift

Let Cash be King

card from an airline for a close friend to use toward an upcoming special trip

“We often tell our clients to do the exact

he/she is planning absolutely means something—but still forces you to spend

opposite of what every major retailer

a pre-determined, within-budget amount,” says Arnold.

is tempting them to do—put away credit cards, don’t open new ones, and

Don’t Save Your IRA for Another Day

instead use cash,” says Montez.

“If I had a dollar for every person who skips out on funding their retirement

According to Montez, by using actual cash for purchases, no matter how big or small the amount, it reminds

accounts—such as 401Ks or ROTH IRA—from October to January, I would probably have enough to retire myself right now,” says Montez. It is critical to continue usual monthly contributions, especially those

shoppers how much money they have

that come out of one’s paychecks before they are deposited into the bank,

coming in and physically going out of

even during holidays.

their wallets at any given time.

“If the extra money—the money meant for your savings and retirement— isn’t there in the first place, it takes a lot of the temptation to spend extra

Coupon Like the Kids

money away,” says Montez.

“Remember when you were a child, before you had access to a car or even

Give Your Time as a Gift

real money aside from an allowance,

“The holidays may not be a time of celebration and happiness for all of us in this

and you would make your parents

community,” says Bush. “Why not talk to the family about donating time at a

homemade coupon books and cards,

soup kitchen, homeless shelter or nursing home together rather than spend hun-

rather than spending a dime?” asks

dreds of dollars on fancy holiday dinners or nights out on the town this year?”

Trevor Bush of Washington Federal. Bush recommends putting togeth-

For many, says Bush, this is a popular new family tradition—giving time rather than receiving that hefty restaurant or grocery store bill.

er some “experiences” for loved ones via a coupon book or event customized

Ask Your Parents About 10/10/10 Before 12/25/13

card/letter rather than just giving store-

“Back in the 1940s, when folks were still raw from the Great Depression and

bought gifts—especially as stocking

in the midst of WWII, a savings habit called 10/10/10 was born,” says Arnold.

stuffers, where folks don’t often budget

“This called for 10 percent of one’s salary to be set aside for mid-term financial

and almost always overspend.

goals like a new car or roof; 10 percent for short-term financial goals including holiday gifts and vacations; and 10 percent for long-term retirement.”

Personalize Gift Cards “My wife used to have a rule that apparently many wives have—never

Many Baby Boomers today, in fact, are entering retirement thanks in great part to their adherence to this method. “There is certainly a science to saving—or at the least avoiding debt

give gift cards, as they can be thought

during the holidays,” says Bush. “The key is blending it with the art of gift-

of as a thoughtless, last-minute gift,”

giving, celebrations and sales.”

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Nutrition

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BY BEN BROWN

Let’s face it—the holidays are usually a fat-induced free-for-all. From Thanksgiving through New Years, it’s a plethora of stuffing, pie, chocolate, caramel corn and alcohol, on rinse and repeat. Don’t let this be you… again. It’s time to remove your hand from the Hershey’s bowl and lay the groundwork for the most nutritionally productive and physique-enhancing holiday season you’ve ever had. Set yourself up for nutritional success this holiday season by subscribing to this list of holiday eating tips.

1. Set a Goal Be it big or small, write it down and get started. Maybe your goal is to “not gain

\Strategies to Beat the Holiday Bulge

weight” or even lose a few pounds—either way, awesome. Now attach some behavioral goals to that, like: • Setting up a weekly meal plan. • Hiring a personal trainer or nutritionist. • Limit alcohol intake to just one glass of wine at night instead of the whole bottle. Waiting for January 1 to get started is a mistake. Get started today.

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4. Plan Your Meals

8. Take Your Vitamins

Structure and planning is the key to suc-

Excess sugar can wreak havoc on your

cess. Simply having your meals planned

intestinal and immune system health.

out can keep you from snacking through-

Stick with basic vitamins, like vitamin D3,

out the day, as well as keep you on track

a multivitamin, fish oil, and a probiotic

with your portion sizes. Setting up a meal

to help minimize the effects of sugar and

delivery service or prepping out your meals

alcohol and promote a healthy gut lining.

on the weekend can be the step needed.

9. Choose Whole, Quality Foods 5. Make Your Goals Known

Our body will burn more calories digest-

I’ll let you in on a sad little secret: Your

ing and metabolizing whole foods (ther-

friends and family members are in

mic effect of food) than processed foods.

cahoots to nutritionally sabotage your

Choosing quality lean meats, vegetables

fat-loss goals. They may not realize it,

and some whole grains and legumes will

but it’s a fact that people like to rational-

provide far more fat-burning and mus-

ize their terrible eating habits by getting

cle-building than processed sandwich

others to do the same. “Oh, you’re not

bread, stuffing, chips, pastas and sweets.

going to have any of my homemade pie [insert sad-puppy-dog-eyes face]?” Now is your chance to lay down

10. Do Some Strength Training If you’re serious about building an awe-

the law and stand up for yourself. Share

some physique, then strength training

with your friends, family and Facebook-

should already be part of your daily

following that your fat-loss reckoning

schedule. Don’t let it fall by the wayside

has begun.

because of travel, family and other holiday obligations. In fact, training twice a

6. Eat Lower-Carb

day can be a great way to counterbalance

It’s not realistic to completely avoid the

less than optimal nutritional choices, like

delicious treats, and who would want to?

a brisk walk or more intense track work-

So, choosing lower carbohydrate foods

out in the morning, followed by weights

the rest of the time, like ample amounts of

in the afternoon.

green vegetables, fiber-rich oatmeal, and

The post-exercise window is the best

wild rice with lean meats, can go a long

time for your cells to absorb sugars and

way to counteract the negative effects of

proteins for growth and repair, so plan

the more processed, sugar-laden foods.

your training sessions around your biggest meals to optimize your success.

7. Get Plenty of Sleep Sleep is crucial to maximizing fat-burn-

It is more than possible to enjoy your holi-

ing hormones and minimizing stress hor-

day season without completely sabotaging

mones. Even short-term sleep deprivation

your nutrition-related goals. But don’t wait

can lead to poor insulin control, more

to make your health a reality—have your

food cravings, and lower daily caloric

goals in mind while enjoying your food,

expenditure. All of these are instrumental

friends and family this holiday season.

in optimizing body composition. Practice good sleep habits such as

Ben Brown is the owner of Body Systems

going to bed and waking up at the same

Healing & Performance in Scottsdale. He spe-

times, sleeping in a blacked-out room,

cializes in strength training and fat-loss pro-

and minimizing light exposure from elec-

grams, as well as individualized supplement

tronics one to two hours before bed.

and nutrition plans. www.bodysystemsaz.com.

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ASK THE DOCTOR:

Four Tips for Back Pain Scottsdale Fire Joins National Energy Challenge Scottsdale Fire has accepted the challenge: The fire department announced that it signed on to take the Chief’s Energy Challenge, a nationwide program for fire departments to reduce their energy use. Dr. Neil Thakkar

As a participant, they’ve committed to reducing their energy use by 10 percent in the first

Besides the common cold, there are more visits to the doctor each year for Back Pain than any other health complaint. Here are four simple tips to help navigate Back Pain!

year, and 20 percent by year three. How will they do that? By being aware of and implementing

First, improve your flexibility. Yoga is one of the best methods to keep joints mobile and to help circulate the nutrient rich fluid that keeps cartilage healthy. Yoga is also a great way to reduce your stress levels and increase oxygen to your muscles.

Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon says. “We are proud to be one of the first fire depart-

free or low-cost strategies such as turning off lights and appliances, installing whisker switches for fire bay doors, weatherization techniques, and upgrading heating and cooling units. “Reducing our energy use is an important tactic in our efforts to better serve our city. We are always looking for ways to cut costs and be good stewards of public funds,” ments in the nation to take this energy reduction challenge.”

Second, improve core strength. Core muscles consist not only of your abdominal and trunk muscles, but also your gluteal and upper leg musculature. Back braces often lead to weak core strength as you begin to rely on the brace instead of your own muscles. Third, ice inflamed muscles and joints. Do not heat them. When inflammation and pain are present, ice is always the “go-to” treatment. Often heat feels good at the time of application, but hours later or the following day can make pain and swelling worse. Fourth, seek treatment for pain from a Pain Management Specialist who can help coordinate your care, whether it is Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Massage, Acupuncture, Medications, Pain Management or Surgery. Having a Pain Management Physician to help navigate your options will help you to resolve your Pain problems quickly and safely. For more information about Novocur or to explore your options for Back Pain visit novocur.com or call 480.855.6686

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1 oz. butter (for finishing) 1 oz. Tsuyu No Moto Soy Sauce (can be found at an Asian market) ¼ oz. chopped green onions 1 lemon wedge

Place ½ oz. butter in a preheated saucepan and melt it. Add garlic and sake and bring to a boil. Add mussels, including any juice. Add Bok Choy to the pan until the leaves wilt, then add Tsuyu No Moto. Place the lid on the pan to speed up cooking. Once the broth boils, add remaining butter and juice from the lemon wedge. Place Bok Choy in the bottom of a bowl. Top with mussels (remove unopened or broken mussels). Top with chopped green onions. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant at Kierland Commons\, 7012 E. Greenway Pkwy., 480.951.5888 and in Old Town Scottsdale, 3815 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.990.9256. www.rasushi.com.

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Life

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5 Steps for the Perfect Bath Water or hydrotherapy can be traced to about 4500 BC to the areas that are now Egypt, Iraq and Iran. Immersing the body in water has been medically proven to be a very relaxing, therapeutic and a complement to a healthy lifestyle. A good hot bath helps to reduce cramps, tension headaches and improves muscle elasticity. Ahh... 1. Scented bath oil: Choose scented bath oil; floral scents like lavender,

Speaker or Karaoke Machine? Both!

jasmine, iris and rose are associated with relaxation and can help to ease

Meet the Singing Machine Home, created by

you into a relaxing state quicker. Add

Singing Machine, one of the first companies

oils to the tub when the bath is half-

to bring karaoke into American homes. It does

way full—this will help them disperse

double-duty—it’s an elegant speaker that offers

evenly throughout the water.

room-filling sound and a wireless connection to tablets and laptops), and, it’s an on-demand,

Transforming the World of Hydration

Wi-Fi-enabled karaoke machine. Plug it into your

At first glance, this might look like

TV via HDMI and it will connect to the “cloud”

your typical water bottle—but it’s not.

wirelessly—and with one click, you’ll have access

This innovative BluFit is an “intelligent

3. Body scrubs: Most people are used to

to Singing Machine Play, a platform that

water bottle” that works in sync with

being active all the time, so when they

streams more than 8,000 HD karaoke music

a smartphone to help you maintain an

get in the tub their minds start racing

any Bluetooth-enabled device (including phones,

videos. The machine comes with a hybrid mic-remote. It’s the perfect way to get your groove on! $299 at Best Buy or www.singingmachine.com.

optimum level of hydration.

2. Bath temperature: A warm bath is best for relaxing the body. Be sure to use your wrist, not your hand, to test the water.

and they become unable to relax. Gently

The smart bottle

massaging your body with a sponge and

features a sensor that

body scrub will help engage your mind,

determines how much

and the scrub buffs away dryness and

water you need, and

leaves your skin supple and moist.

automatically records the time and amount of water

4. Bath Salts: Tough workout? Bath

consumed. It also alerts you

salts are like external muscle relax-

when it’s time to hydrate.

ants. They reduce inflammation and

The app analyzes data you input to determine

stiffness, and help detoxify skin and increase circulation.

your needs, and is outfitted

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with LED lights that provide

5. Cold water: A warm bath raises your

real-time alerts. It will also

body’s core temperature, so you’ll start

send you phone notifica-

sweating. Before getting into the tub,

tions to keep you on track!

set a bowl of ice water and a washcloth

$59 at www.blufitbottle.

next to you and use it as a cold com-

com. Also available at

press on your forehead or the nape of

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your neck to help keep you refreshed.

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Traveling for the Holidays? Before you leave home, you should get organized. Need help? We spoke with Susan Stewart at Perfectly Placed (www.perfectlyplaced. org) for her must-do list, so that you don’t have to write your own! In Advance Stop your mail If you have a pet, make arrangements for a pet sitter Make arrangements for watering plants/yard Set timers on your lights Pay bills, including those that will be due while you are gone Clean out your refrigerator Purchase items for freezer (so that you have something to eat when you return!)

A Healthy Tailgating Recipe!

Right Before You Go Take out last-minute garbage

Tailgating is fun… but it’s also usually filled with

Turn down your thermostat

unhealthy foods. To the rescue is this gluten-free meat

Set an automatic response for work emails

and veggie pizza created by Paolo Mascitti, a celebrity

Lock all doors and windows before you leave for the airport

trainer and founder of the meal delivery system Cibo Verde. Bonus: It only takes 10 minutes to prepare! 1 gluten-free tortilla 1 oz. cooked steak 1 oz. yellow onions 2 oz. red and green peppers 2 oz. pizza sauce 3 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese Instructions: Place the gluten-free tortilla on a baking sheet and add marinara sauce, making sure to spread evenly on crust. Follow with cheese, onions, peppers and steak. Place in oven for five minutes, allowing cheese to melt.

WORKERS: Get Up and Move! Need to stretch from sitting or standing too long at work? A new mobile fitness app offers one- to two-minute exercise videos to get you up and moving. Simply download the Got a Minute app, which was created by CoreFitnessbyJana!

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8. Escamole. A delicacy in Mexico, this dish is ant larvae harvested from the roots of the agave plant. In fact, they are sometimes even referred to as “insect caviar.” 7. Surstromming. This Swedish dish is fermented Baltic herring. Usually sold in cans, while they are being shipped the cans sometimes bulge due to the ongoing fermentation. (A study recently found that this releases the most putrid odor of any food in the world!) 6. Stinkbugs. Got bugs? In Indonesia they do. Supposedly they taste like bitter sunflower seeds without the salt. 5. Mopane. This caterpillar, which is generally found on Mopane trees, is an important source of protein for millions of people in Africa. They are typically dried and eaten as a crispy snack. 4. A-ping. Want a fried tarantula? These are considered a delicacy in Cambodia— in fact, they’re often eaten like candy. 3. Sannakji. This is seafood that isn’t quite dead. A Korean delicacy, live baby octopus are sliced up and sea-

Crazy Foods From Around the World

soned with sesame oil. The tentacles are still squirming when this dish is served. 2. Casu marzu. This is sheep milk cheese—containing live insect larva. Eaten in Sardinia, even though the larvae are only about 8mm long, they can

Some of you don’t eat meat.

launch themselves up to 15cm when

Others don’t have dairy. Yet

disturbed.

others of you are adventur-

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ous eaters, trying pretty much

1. Tuna eyeball. It’s watching you?

any food. And then, there are

These are usually eaten boiled, and can

people around the world who

be found in most Japanese grocery stores

eat these foods…

for about a dollar in U.S. currency.

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The Joke’s on Us!

So go ahead and laugh already—hey, it’s good for you! Q: What do you get from a pampered cow? A: Spoiled milk.

There was a little boy and a little girl in a bathtub having a bath. Suddenly the little girl looked down at the boy. “Can I touch it?” she asked.

Q: What do you call a fake noodle?

“No way,” he answered. “You already broke yours off!”

A: An impasta. One Sunday morning William burst into the living room and said, “Dad! Mom! I have some great news for you!

One day, an 80-year-old man comes home and finds his 80-year-old

I am getting married to the most beautiful girl in town.

wife doing a handstand, naked, against a wall.

She lives a block away and her name is Susan.” After dinner, William’s dad took him aside. “Son, I have to talk with you. Your mother and I have been

Shocked, he asks, “What are you doing?” She responds, “I know you can’t get it up, but maybe you can drop in.”

married 30 years. She’s a wonderful wife but she has never offered much excitement in the bedroom, so I used to fool around with women a lot. Susan is actually your half-sister, and I’m afraid you can’t marry her.” William was heartbroken. After eight months he eventually started dating girls again. A year later he came home and very proudly announced, “Diane said yes! We’re getting married in June.” Again his father insisted on another private conversation and broke the sad news. “Diane is your halfsister too, William. I’m awfully sorry about this.” William was furious! He finally decided to go to his mother with the news. “Dad has done so much harm. I guess I’m never going to get married,” he complained. “Every time I fall in love, Dad tells me the girl is my half-sister.” His mother just shook her head. “Don’t pay any attention to what he says, dear. He’s not really your father.”

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BY MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON

Hosting Help Useful new gadgets make holiday hosting a breeze

1. Xperia Tablet Z: Kitchen Edition Released in September, a Sony spokesperson confirms that this unique tablet bundle includes a 32GB Xperia Tablet Z preloaded with useful food apps, recipes and videos, an iGrill(r) wireless

The holidays are officially upon us,

digital meat thermometer, and a light-

which means that it’s party time.

weight foldable stand. Nervous about

Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving

so much technology in the kitchen?

feast, Hanukkah celebration or

Don’t be—the Tablet Z is equipped with

Christmas get-together, chances are

durable glass, a carbon fiber panel, and

you’ll be spending a significant amount

is even water-resistant to the point of

of time in the kitchen. Before the prepa-

being able to be submerged for up to

ration gets underway, consider some of

30 minutes. $649; www.store.sony.com.

these useful—and sometimes just plain fun—kitchen must-haves.

2. Beats Per Minute Kitchen Timer Mix up your next culinary hit with this retro kitchen timer. Mimicking a classic turntable, the timer features a plastic, twistable disc and decorative phonographic arm. Even when you’re not using it to keep track of time, it’s still a great conversation piece. $14.99; www.modcloth.com.

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3. The Snug

5. Appetizer Serving Tray with Chalkboard Label

Simple yet super handy, the Snug is

Worried guests might not know what’s in

a tiny silicone device that proves to

that homemade dip? Spell it out for them—

be a big helper in the kitchen. With a

literally—with this useful serving tray with

sleek design, the Snug “lets cooks use

a chalkboard. With a bamboo base, three

it to hold a metal or wooden spoon on

removable bowls and chalkboard spaces

the edge of a hot pan, keep a lid open

to label each, guests will be able to know

just a bit and prevents serving utensils

what they’re munching on. This also comes

from slipping into the food,” says a

in handy to warn party-goers who might

spokesperson. It’s made from a heat-

have food allergies. $39.99 (set does not

resistant silicone material that keeps

include chalk); www.greatusefulstuff.com.

utensils from absorbing heat while cooking. $17.99-$28.99 for a pack of

6. SmartShopper Grocery List Organizer

three Snugs; www.thinkhat.com/shop.

Every event starts with one thing—a shopping list. Think you need an old-fashioned

4. Stackable Appetizer Maker

pen and paper to keep track of it all?

The right appetizers can make or break

That’s so 2012. Utilize the SmartShopper

an event, but some of us aren’t neces-

Grocery List Organizer which mounts to

sarily talented in the culinary depart-

your fridge and uses voice recognition

ment (guilty as charged). Luckily,

technology to record the grocery list. When

this fun kitchen gadget “makes it

you’re ready to shop, a categorized list

quick and easy to create exquisite,

prints right out. The downside? The kids

multi-layered, perfectly proportioned,

might sneak in some special treats—so, like

bite-size morsels in just five minutes.”

Santa, check that list twice! $149.95;

It’s perfect for even the “most novice

www.smartshopperusa.com.

entertainer.” Still confused? It comes with directions and a cookbook. $19.99; www.bedbathandbeyond.com.

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BY SHANA SCHWARZ PHOTOS BY JAMES PATRICK, WWW.JAMESPATRICK.COM

ANONYMOUS No More Linda Nofer can’t remember what happened to her on March 12, 2013, but it’s a day that she’ll never forget. She’s pieced the events of that day together from police and paramedics reports, but there are some things she’ll just never know. Before that fateful day, Nofer was, to the casual observer, the picture of health. A former television journalist who bounced around from city to city, she had settled back in Scottsdale to bring The Daley Method fitness studio to the area, eventually leaving and opening her current Bar Fitness studio location (www.barfitness.com). But underneath that strong exterior hid a woman with a painful past and a dangerous secret. Growing up in Scottsdale, Nofer was a gymnast from the time she was a little girl until high school. A member of the elite Desert Devils gymnastics troupe, she was able to compete even after losing her brother to leukemia at just 9-years-old, but when her mom passed away seven years later, also from cancer, she eventually quit. Anyone would have a hard time dealing with so much tragedy at such a young age, but a family history of alcohol dependence and an early introduction to drinking would soon put Nofer on a destructive path.

A few drinks turned into a few more, and within a few hours, things went from bad to worse. “I started drinking early enough that by 3 o’clock, I got behind the wheel of my car with no idea where I was going and a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .375. I would later learn anything over .350 is fatal. The only reason why I lived to see the next day is

Linda because I was such an alcoholic that my blood was already used to being poisoned. Nofer is I later was able to meet one of the officers [who had been] at the scene and he had speaking out never seen someone with BAC that high walk away. He told me, ‘A 250-pound and taking it man that reached a .375 would die.’ I was diagnosed that day with acute alcohol one day at poisoning. When you hear of celebrities dying from alcohol-related stuff, that’s a time what their BAC is. I was one shot away from

“I was an alcoholic from the time I took my first drink in high school,” she explains. “I never drank like a normal person.” After being picked up by girls from a school club for initiation one night,

being at a .40.” On that day, Nofer didn’t even make it a halfmile from her house before she sideswiped another car

Nofer had her first drink, partying so hard that she ultimately threw up. Moving

going into the opposite lane of traffic on Via Linda in

from city to city after college at the University of Arizona made it easier for her

Scottsdale. She finally came to a stop on the opposite

to drink without anyone noticing, and she admits to always drinking until she

curb, which is where police and paramedics found her,

either passed out or ran out of things to drink. That pattern would continue until

slumped over the wheel, completely unresponsive. To this

everything came to a screeching halt on March 12, 2013. Literally.

day, she doesn’t know if she passed out before or after

“I started drinking Crown Royal at noon that day, which is what I was drinking all of the time,” she recalls. “In high school it was beer, which eventually progressed to wine, which eventually progressed to vodka, to straight Crown Royal.

the accident. Luckily, no one was hurt, and as it turns out, driving that day ended up saving her life. “As it turns out, if I hadn’t gotten behind the wheel of

I don’t know why I started at noon. It may have been the first time I ever started

my car, they probably would have found me at my house

drinking during the day, but I don’t remember anything, so I’m not sure.”

deceased,” she shares. “When the paramedics found me,

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given the fact that I was unresponsive, they had to inject me

leave you with the bare necessities, basic cosmetics, nothing you can drink or

with a drug called Narcan, which immediately reverses the

digest, and that’s how you’re left. They take everything out of your possession.

effects of alcohol poisoning. What the doctors in rehab told

Being 43 and not used to anyone telling me what I can or can’t have, I got in a

me is when you are found unresponsive, you can go into car-

huge fight on intake because of that. It’s excruciating, but it worked.”

diac arrest. I was going into arrest when they found me. They

Unable to share her story with her clients and some friends, she told people

brought me back by shooting me full of Narcan. All I know is

upon her return that she had been visiting family in Texas for a month. Instead,

that I woke up in the emergency room with machines all over

she was taking things one day at a time and beginning her local AA program.

me hooked to everything, I was naked, and even all of this is

“When I got home, I was different,” she says. “I was, am today, and I con-

so, so fuzzy. I was still drunk for the next 24 hours. I woke up

tinue to be a totally different human being than I was on March 12. Emotionally,

in the hospital, I had no idea how I’d gotten there, and then

physically, spiritually. When I got back, I had started the process of opening Bar

the ER doctor said, ‘Young lady, you’re an alcoholic, go get

Fitness, but when I got back, it was hanging over me. When I switched from The

help,’ and he turned and walked out from my room. Those

Daley Method to Bar Fitness I was then told my location was going to raise my rent

are the only words I remember hearing.”

on me, so I had to move locations, which was another nightmare. When you get

From that fateful day, Nofer has been working to

back you have to go to AA meetings every day, you have to work the steps, but I

rebuild the life that she almost lost. She was arrested

had to get back to a business that I owned and move it. It was just a mess, and to

immediately following her release from the hospital and

be honest with you I had no idea prior to March 12 what wreckage I had created.

charged with Extreme DUI, a life-changing charge given

You’re not present in your own life when you drink to the point that I had been

Arizona’s incredibly strict laws. She also faced the terrify-

drinking. I came home to problems that I didn’t even know existed. It’s like start-

ing reality that her actions could have hurt the person she

ing your life over from scratch: with my business, with my family, with my friends,

hit, and that she was heading towards a school zone at the

starting over from ground zero. And that’s why most people don’t make it. I now

time of her accident, a truth that causes her voice to waver

know that over a quarter of the people who were in my house have relapsed. Few

with just a mention. At the encouragement of her father,

people make it their first time around, but I am going to be one of them.”

she checked into a rehab facility in Salt Lake City shortly after her accident and completed a 28-day program. “Never before would I ever have agreed to go to rehab because I couldn’t even fathom the rest of my life without a drink,” she admits. “I didn’t think it was pos-

With seven months of sobriety under her belt, it would be easy to think that it gets easier, but it truly is a daily battle. Nofer continues to inspire and help clients at Bar Fitness reach their health and wellness goals, all the while cultivating an inner strength without her former standby, alcohol. “It’s getting better, but every single day it’s like being in remission,” she

sible, nor did I want to go the rest of my life without a

explains. “When you are an addict, it never goes away and there is no cure. Every

drink. I never would have agreed to it. Over the next few

single day I pray that I don’t take a drink. My disease and my situation, it’s the first

days as I started getting sober, I started to realize what

thing I think about when I wake up, when I go to bed, and every minute of every

happened to me, and at that point I realized I had a deci-

day. It’s a blessing because this is what I was meant to go through. I think about all

sion to make: to live or die. If I reached that BAC again,

the years I spent drinking myself into oblivion; it’s going to take years to rebuild

which I would have for sure, I would have been dead.”

that—to put humpty dumpty together again. Every day you start over and you do

She didn’t expect rehab to be easy, but she was unprepared for just how bad it would be. “Oh my gosh,” she begins, trying to explain how bad it

the next right thing and don’t drink. That’s my priority every day, don’t drink.” Though she was poisoning herself every day with alcohol prior to March, she lived an extremely healthy life in other ways. She was and is still a very

was. “Oh my gosh. That whole experience was just a blur to

healthy eater, and as a fitness instructor, she works out hard every day. Though

me. I was so miserable when I checked in, absolutely miser-

the last seven months have been a nightmare (“If you had told me on the morn-

able. But, it worked. It was extremely difficult because it’s

ing of March 12 what I was about to go through, I would have just drank myself

like being in jail. If I had known what I had just checked into,

to death,” she admits), she firmly believes that her life was spared for a purpose,

thank God I didn’t, because I never would have gone. You

even if it was just to share this story and inspire someone else to get help.

have to take a Breathalyzer to start, and they take your bags

“There’s a lot of wisdom gained in tragedy,” says Nofer. “This can’t sim-

and they make you empty out everything. They took every-

ply have happened for no reason. I hope that somebody sees this and thinks,

thing. They took toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, tweezers,

‘Oh my God.’ I hope this is a wake-up call for someone. I need to feel proud

pills, tampons, my iPhone, my iPod, DVDs, computer, CDs,

for coming out this way. Nobody chooses this life. It’s not something you can

they even took my mouthwash. They took anything in your

wish away or take a pill for. There’s no hope other than complete abstinence.

makeup that you could swallow. They took everything and

If anyone thinks that’s easy, they don’t get it. But as for today? Today I’m

I was livid, but there was nothing I could do. They literally

really healthy, I’m happy, somewhat, and it’s one day at a time.”

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BY BRITTANY FRANCO

Pablove Across F

our years ago, at age 4, Leo Weber was diagnosed with an aggressive blood cancer known as Burkitt’s

lymphoma, which required months of chemo treatment and care. After being a part of the cancer world firsthand, his father, Adam Weber, decided to do something to help future patients. An avid cyclist, Adam decided to stand

America This October, Scottsdale resident Adam Weber biked 500 miles. He started in San Francisco and rode to Los Angeles, all in an effort to raise awareness and funds for research for childhood cancer. Here’s his story.

up for the cause and join the Pablove Foundation in its fight against childhood cancer during the organization’s annual Pablove Across America 500mile bike ride. The latest ride that he participated in was held last month.

About learning of his son’s diagnosis four year ago, Adam says, “It was really difficult to hear the news, you have to go into battle mode. There’s some fear and a lot of crying, but then you think, ‘What can we do to find the best treatment?’” One organization helping find the best treatments—through funding pediatric cancer research and advances in treatments—is the Pablove Foundation. It also helps educate and improve the quality of life for children who are currently dealing with cancer, through art, music, and hospital play programs. It was when his son was diagnosed that Adam and his wife, Joy, first learned about the organization, as well as its annual bike ride, which serves as one of its large fundraisers. “You gather so much information from so many people in the community, even from strangers who heard about our family or our story,” he explains. “A family we didn’t even know took us under their wing, and was also plugged into the cancer community and heard about another family riding for the Pablove Foundation, and I thought I had to be there [at the ride].” In working towards better treatments and advancements, the Pablove Foundation sponsors Pablove Across America, an annual bike ride that raises money for the cause. The ride takes place in various locations each year, and this year found its way back to California. The 500-mile ride took par-

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ticipants from the Bay Area to Los Angeles. “Although I haven’t been riding like this, I was an avid cyclist. I was occupied by my son’s treatment, but was compelled to join the cause. The first year I rode I didn’t raise a single penny, but still felt I had to be there.” This year, Weber rode an average of 75 miles a day, including some days that were anywhere from 55 to 90 miles a day. There were 36 riders from all over the country, including Louisiana, Seattle, California, and even Canada, that biked for childhood cancer, with the help of donors from all over the country. “It’s great to be able to pay it forward. I look at it like I don’t know who made the treatment plan for Leo when he was diagnosed, but on some level, someone somewhere researched what works, so I feel I have to pay it forward to thank whoever saved my son’s life,” Weber explains about the best part of being involved with Pablove Across America. This year’s Pablove Across America ride marked the fifth annual ride—the event first debuted in 2009. The picturesque ride takes a different route each

“This was kind of like a spiritual journey that reminded me in a positive way how special life is. As I see all these other people who have had kids with cancer, it is a tremendous bonding experience. Some people have even taken up cycling just to do this ride,” Weber explains.

year, with this year’s weeklong ride beginning in California’s Bay Area, and involving stops in Santa Cruz, Carmel,

people have even taken up cycling just to do this ride,” Weber explains. Leo, who is now 8-years-old and cancer-free for over three years, is doing

Cambria, Pismo Beach, Solvang and

well, but his dad explains that not all children who have recovered from cancer

Ventura, before ending in Los Angeles.

are problem-free. Some children who had cancer, even though they have recov-

“This was kind of like a spiritual journey that reminded me in a positive way of

ered, now suffer from side effects from the medications they received. “Sometimes when your child has a serious illness it’s sickening, shocking,

how special life is. As I see all these other

and maddening to you and you wonder why. I get this feeling people think it

people who have had kids with cancer, it is

must be genetic and somehow we caught it, but the truth is they don’t know

a tremendous bonding experience. Some

what causes cancer, and the biggest takeaway is that this could happen to anyone at anytime. We need to understand this is why we need to cure these diseases,” Weber says. “Maybe they won’t cure cancer, but medicines could have fewer side effects. Some kids live to tell the tale, but have many side effects. It goes on, and it’s scary.” Although this year’s ride is over, Pablove Foundation is still fighting the continuous battle against childhood cancer, and so are children all over the world. Still taking donations, Pablove Foundation also hosts marathons, triathlons, golf tournaments and fundraisers to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer. To donate to the cause, visit Adam Weber’s page www. stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=224899 or www.pablove.org.

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BY MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOM MADE FOODS

Growing up, cooking together as a family and eating well-balanced meals was a big deal in Heather Stouffer’s home. Her mom involved both her and her brother in the kitchen from an early age; they helped her to cook and most nights they all ate dinner together as a family. “When I was brought up, food—and the right kinds of food— was really a priority,” Stouffer says. Her dream was to provide the same positive experience with healthy foods for her own kids; home-cooked meals with wholesome ingredients would be the name of the game at her home. But, as many busy parents find out, cooking well-balanced meals nightly is easier said than done. “When I became a mom though, I found it seemed impossible to make homemade meals every night,” Stouffer says. She looked for healthy frozen options but didn’t find many that fit the bill. Then, when her eldest child was about a year old, a light bulb went off. Stouffer realized that she couldn’t be the only parent feeling the way she did, so she came up with the idea

Mom Made Foods Heather Stouffer helps parents put healthy food on the table in a pinch

for a line of healthy frozen foods that parents could feed their young gourmands in a pinch. In that moment, the idea behind Mom Made Foods—her now national brand—was born. Fast-forward seven years and Stouffer is a mom of two children and a busy “momprenuer” who has seen Mom

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Made Foods grow from an idea to a line of several USDA organic-based frozen foods targeted for kids ages 2-10. “But adults love them, too,” she quips. “All of our [Mom Made Foods’] products are frozen because freezing is our preservative,” Stouffer explains. “It has been a journey; a lot of our

Stouffer adds that she hopes her brand helps to remind parents to “tune in to reading labels” when selecting foods for themselves and their children. “If it’s labeled certified organic, like Mom Made Foods, it should have no artificial ingredients or GMOs,” she notes.

progression has been made over the last three years. For example, now Mom Made Foods is available in Super Target. But, the U.S. is big and we still have a lot of ground to cover.” What makes Mom Made Foods’ line of products different, Stouffer says, is that they’re inspired by kids’ tastes but still use only the freshest quality ingredients, organic products, and meats raised without antibiotics. In addition, all foods are sourced from the U.S. Mom Made Foods are available in three different categories: munchies, bites and meals. “Munchies are handheld pockets, similar to sandwiches. My son loves them in his lunch for school,” Stouffer says. “The bites are meatballs and are easy proteins... and the meals are wholesome, as well. For example, with our spaghetti, we use purees instead of food coloring. The spaghetti and meatballs is a big seller.” Stouffer adds that Mom Made

In addition to providing “healthy foods that can feed families in a pinch,”

Foods makes regular appearances on

Stouffer says she believes Mom Made Foods has soared in popularity the last few

her kitchen table, as well; her daugh-

years because grocery retailers are better understanding of the need for healthy,

ter, age 3, loves the turkey meatballs,

easy-to-serve foods. “One third of the kids in this country are obese,” she esti-

and her son, 8, gobbles down the

mates. “We have a real problem on our hands.”

cheese pizza munchies. Her personal

So what’s next for Mom Made Foods? Without revealing too much, Stouffer

favorite is the new beef and cheese

says that the company has some aggressive goals and new ideas. “Some exciting

meatball bites.

things are in the works,” she reveals.

In addition to Mom Made Foods’

She adds that she hopes her brand helps to remind parents to “tune in

growing popularity with families,

to reading labels” when selecting foods for themselves and their children. “If

Stouffer says that the bites have found

it’s labeled certified organic, like Mom Made Foods, it should have no artificial

an unexpected niche among athletes.

ingredients or GMOs,” she notes.

“The bites, which are meatballs, are easy proteins for athletes; I’ve been told they have a high amount of protein proportionate to the calories,” she says.

“Given the direction obesity is going in the U.S., we’d like to make Mom Made Foods a household name,” Stouffer says. In the Phoenix metro area, Mom Made Foods is available at Super Target stores and can also be bought online at www.mommadefoods.com.

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An Innovative Treatment SottoPelle Therapy provides a better quality of life for early onset Parkinson’s disease patients BY MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON PHOTO BY CARL SCHULTZ

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According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), Parkinson’s disease is a

he “felt like Superman” after his first implant. More than

disorder of the brain that leads to tremors and difficulty with walking, move-

a year into his treatments he exercises regularly and has

ment and coordination. It usually occurs in adults over the age of 50, but

gone from eight medicines down to one, Tutera says.

younger people can have the disease too, especially if there’s a family history.

Tutera also notes that the results have been similar

Unfortunately, there’s currently no cure; the goal of treatment through medica-

in female Parkinson’s patients. “In one of our female

tions and lifestyle changes is to control symptoms. If left untreated, Parkinson’s

patients, after receiving hormone therapy, her tremors

can leave a person completely disabled and may lead to an early death, cites the

went away completely,” Tutera explains. “But then,

NLM. How well treatments work depends on the patient—and sometimes the side

after a certain amount of time, her symptoms came back

effects of medications can be severe.

due to her hormones decreasing. This shows the positive

One emerging option for improving quality of life for those with early

effects of the hormones. This is a therapy that’s safe for

onset Parkinson’s disease is through hormone therapy. Locally, Gino Tutera,

patients to be on forever, allowing their symptoms to be

M.D., FACOG, has recently begun treating early onset Parkinson’s disease with

managed over the long run.”

SottoPelle Therapy, a bio identical hormone replacement therapy. He has been hearing patients report some remarkable results so far. “Treating patients with early onset Parkinson’s disease with SottoPelle Therapy is about forestalling the progression of the disease,” Tutera explains.

To learn more about SottoPelle Therapy and Tutera’s work with Parkinson’s disease, visit www.sottopelletherapy.com/disorders/parkinsons-disease. To learn more about Parkinson’s disease and find

“It’s about making them [the patients] more functional with less medicines, and

area resources, visit the Arizona Chapter of the American

helping them to stay functional longer.” Tutera explains that SottoPelle Therapy

Parkinson Disease Association at www.apdaarizona.org.

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BY LARRY F. WALDMAN, PH.D., ABPP

Video Games... are They the Newest Plague?

Video games are like crack cocaine to today’s youth. Many children, especially boys

not exercising. As the current rate of

between the ages of 11 and 16, spend untold hours involved with these electronic

obesity in U.S. adults approaches 60

games, often from the time they come home from school until they finally go to bed.

percent, in 15 to 20 years we are going

I regularly hear from parents that their children engage in “gaming” to the neglect of homework, reading, eating with the family, or going out with the fam-

known to man—but their thumbs will

ily; these kids will throw major temper tantrums if their parent attempts to curtail

be long and lean.

their video game involvement. I recently read that no-shows to college classes are at an all-time high due to students missing class to play video games. Video games are addictive because they are brightly colored, visually and

these games to which are kids are addicted. Most kids are not playing

concentrate for 15 minutes in school will spend an entire afternoon alone in their

learning games. The majority of these

room focused on a video game.

video games involve graphic violence,

“Gamers” are socially isolated. If they play a game conjointly, the interacare today’s “best friends.” While gaming for hours, today’s kids are eating “junk” and certainly are

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Finally, and most significantly, we must consider the medium of

orally stimulating, very life-like, and are self-regulated. Kids that are unable to

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to see some of the largest “tushes”

replete with life-like blood and gore. In the 1970s and well into 1980s numerous research studies were conducted concerning the negative psy-

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“Gamers” are socially isolated. If they play a game conjointly, the interaction is marginally social. “Virtual friends”—other kids who play along remotely—are today’s “best friends.” chological effect excessive TV-watching had on kids. Today’s “gamer” views more

Larry F. Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP, is a licensed

violence in an afternoon than I did throughout my childhood of watching TV.

psychologist who has practiced in the

The young male adult who recently caused the horror in D.C. was reported

Paradise Valley area of Phoenix for 35 years.

to be an active “gamer.” I am not about to argue that video games caused this

He works with children, adolescents, par-

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Firefighter wife Samya Cochran had no idea that her line of firefighter-themed clothing for her daughter would grow into the successful fitness and loungewear line that it is today. Seven years ago, Cochran was pregnant with her first child when she found out that she was having a daughter. After that, the search for firefighter-themed clothing began. To her dismay, the only firefighterthemed children’s clothing that she could find was for boys. Cochran decided to do something about it, and created her own line called Firedaughter Clothing, which was strictly aimed towards girls who have firefighter fathers. “When I first started I didn’t have any intention of making anything other than clothes for the daughters of firefighters,” says Cochran. “That’s all I thought that I would ever make.” After almost two years of production and seeing that sales weren’t what she hoped for, Cochran said she almost gave up. Before she threw in the towel, her neighbor pointed out that she should expand Firedaughter into a broader brand that is accessible to more demographics. Cochran had always been into fitness and began running marathons after her first child was born, so it was only natural that fitness wear would be the next step. “I was living in a world of runners so I kind of started making things more

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geared towards runners,” says Cochran. She began designing shirts that women who enjoy a fit lifestyle could wear for both lounging and exercise, and it grew from there. “Whatever I was into at the moment, that’s what I made sure it was about,” explains Cochran.

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The brand started to gain attention when Cochran began posting photographs of her wearing her products on social media sites. Orders came flowing in and Cochran continued to design shirts with sayings on them about her story and outlook on fitness. “As a 37-year-old working mother of two, I have been through everything that every other woman has, and its nice for women to have a place where they can come where they know that someone else gets it,” says Cochran. “They get that my shirts aren’t just words on shirts, they have a meaning.” Cochran said that she believes her success comes from a mixture of blessing and luck, and that most of her orders come from Pinterest or word-of-mouth on Facebook. “I’m really big on people just finding me because they were meant to find me and then they fall in love with Firedaughter because of the way my clothes make them feel and because of the

“They get that my shirts aren’t just words on shirts, they have a meaning.”

way I treat them,” says Cochran. Cochran works in a 4,000-square-foot space in Old Town Scottsdale, which is equipped with a workshop where she produces all of her clothing and ships all of her online orders. The other half of the space is where she opened her first retail store this past May. “You couldn’t not be happy when you walk in,” says Cochran. “It’s like Disneyland for chicks who workout.” The store is a bright space with loud music where women can come in, pick out the shirt with the design they want, and then have it custom-produced in their size and color of choice while they wait. Firedaughter Clothing, or “FD nation,” as Cochran calls it, began as a children’s line in a household kitchen and has organically evolved into an inspirational clothing line encouraging women to be the best version of themselves. https://www.facebook.com/firedaughterclothingfd.

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BY JEFFERSON “JEFF” BUSHMAN

First, let’s agree that no male would ever ask if it’s okay to call a female, but some women still consider it normal to be concerned about such things.

Men and Women and Equal Rights Normally when we talk about “equal

people call in for advice (and thankfully

sense. I should probably also add that

rights,” we mean that men and women

the host isn’t someone who uses the title

when I was in junior high school we had

or whites and minority group members

“doctor”), a woman asked if it was okay

a strict dress code and dial phones.

or straights and members of the LGBT

if she called a guy she had met at a bar.

community should have equal rights to

She also asked if that would make her

that phone call is that I’ve had simi-

justice, jobs, and other opportunities.

seem desperate or too aggressive. She

lar questions asked of me by young

And, let’s admit it, these are important

added that during their first contact,

women. They’ve asked me if guys think

concepts.

they had exchanged phone numbers.

less of women who initiate a call.

But that’s not what we’re talking about here today. On a recent radio show where

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I’m not really old, but I do remem-

The only reason I’m mentioning

In a very short time it will be 2014,

ber that when I was in junior high

and it’s hard to believe these questions

school those questions might’ve made

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agree that no male would ever ask if it’s okay to call a female, but some women still consider it normal to be concerned about such things. I also want to add that my criticism, to the extent there is any, isn’t directed at women, but our society. Especially if a man has given a woman his phone number, it’s reasonable to assume that he won’t be shocked if you call. And if he thinks this makes you odd, desperate or aggressive, you’re better off knowing he’s not your right match from the get-go. Shouldn’t men and women have equal rights in this arena, just

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I was initially seen in this office for pain between my shoulder blades. I am a hairdresser and work caused my problem. I have a lot less pain and it is much easier working now. I have also noticed a reduction in allergies and I feel better in general. It has been such a good experience that my three and half old year old daughter has been getting adjusted also. Everyone at this office is great, just like family. My daughter and I feel right at home. —Sandy Zavala My first visit to South Scottsdale Chiropractic was to seek treatment for a motor vehicle accident. My symptoms began the day after the accident. I came to see Dr. Leibmann on the recommendation of my attorney. The accident had left me stiff and in a lot of pain. I now have virtually no pain, more mobility, more energy and no headaches. I instantly felt comfortable with Dr. Leibmann and the whole staff. Thank you for all your help and kindness. —Amy Lindsay About twelve years ago I began having migraine headaches and back pain. I consulted a D.O. and an M.D. Both told me to lose weight and then they ran tests. The diagnosis was, “it just happens”. I continued to have pain and took Aleve and other medications to abate the pain. Since beginning chiropractic care, my migraine headaches have improved at least 50% and my back and hips feel better. In addition my breathing is easier and I am more relaxed overall. My ex-boyfriend referred me to Dr. Leibmann. I love you guys, thanks for everything —Amy Jo Hatton

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480.558.1818

8573 EAST PRINCESS DRIVE, SUITE #219 2765 NORTH SCOTTSDALE RD. SUITE #108

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Dr. Robert Leibmann

10/23/13 12:15 PM