July at One.
Welcome to summer, as we celebrate our country's independence this month, we hope you find time to slow down and enjoy the outdoors, recharge your batteries and enjoy this period of relative rest and relaxation.
You will find this month's newsletter filled with ways to boost your mental and physical health as we navigate these hotter, drier months.
We hope you find time to read through our newsletter and pick out the things that interest you or share them with your friends and family as tidbits that may help. When we hear from you that you passed something on, it is truly our biggest compliment.
As always, we know how busy everyone is and we try our best to make this newsletter both informative and enjoyable. This month is packed again with tons of the latest health information and local events happening in our town. We love to hear from you about what you have taken away from your read!
Yours in Wellness,
Jennifer and Christina
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This newsletter is dedicated to the memory of
Ingrid Gertrud Merkel-Suziedelis
an incredibly strong and intelligent woman who was an inspiration to all of us at One. We are deeply saddened by the news of her recent passing.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/annapolis-md/ingrid-merkel-suziedelis-11314765
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Did you know that there is an exercise program that has been shown to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's? |
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Treatment is administered in 16 sessions over a single month (four individual 60-minute sessions per week). This protocol was developed specifically to address the unique movement impairments for people with Parkinson disease. The protocol is both intensive and complex, with many repetitions of core movements that are used in daily living. This type of practice is necessary to optimize learning and carryover of your better movement into everyday life.
LSVT BIG® has been documented to be effective in the short term in training increased amplitude of limb and body movement (Bigness) in people with Parkinson disease with documented improvements in amplitude (trunk rotation/gait) speed (upper/lower limbs), balance, and quality of life. In addition, people were able to maintain these improvements when challenged with a dual task.
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HYDRATION
It's getting hot out there! Hydration is so important for overall health - it supports digestion, joint health, brain performance, detoxification, weight management, and much more! Join the Recipe Club for a free ebook with over 25 delicious summer drink recipes to keep you hydrated.
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Sue's Power Stretch City Dock CLASS is back in July! |
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Join Sue Clements on Saturday, July 29th at 8 am for her outdoor class at City Dock (weather permitting)! This class is a mix of stretching and core strengthening designed to promote whole-body strength and flexibility as well as keep you injury-free! Be sure to bring your own yoga mat and padding, stretch strap, and theraband.
If you haven't joined Sue for this class yet, come down and see how healing it can be to exercise outside with a view of the water!
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Digestion
Did you know that acupuncture and Chinese medicine is very helpful in the treatment of digestive issues? The general public often doesn’t know that many of the upset stomach remedies on the market only temporarily cause relief by reducing stomach acid but unfortunately can cause more harm than good as the body will try to compensate by producing more acid causing more imbalance in the body. https://today.ucsd.edu/story/common_acid_reflux_medications_promote_chronic_liver_disease
Proton Pump Inhibitors that reduce stomach acid could potentially cause liver disease. There are many herbal formulas that can help treat different types of digestive disorders without having this negative effect, this along with acupuncture, change in diet, exercise and the reduction of stress can vastly improve your digestive health.
Schedule an acupuncture appointment today with Jeff and learn more.
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Are you a perfectionist?
You know the allusive "work-life balance" we are all supposed to be striving for? This podcast redefines 'balance' in a way that resonates to me; that it is in fact more about finding peace with how we allocate our time.
If you have worked closely with me, then you know that I take a bio-psycho-social approach to treatment. I believe, and research confirms, that health is not just in the tissues; it encompasses our daily habits, our inner dialogue (either cheering yourself on, or beating yourself down), and our sleep hygiene... just to name a few things that are 100% within our control.
This podcast has some great nuggets of information from a well-informed and respected social worker and trauma therapist. It spoke to me, so I thought I would share it with you.
Lots of love,
Dr. Gina
Pelvic Health Specialist
Join us as we wish Gina a fond farewell and thank her for her time at One. as she continues her journey with FX PT in Annapolis (you can follow her there for insurance based pelvic floor PT)
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What We are LOVING Right Now! |
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These egg wraps from Trader Joes are an awesome alternative to tortillas, gluten free and dairy free, just cook up your veggies in the morning and put them in the wrap for this delicious way to eat your eggs and a time saver in the AM! |
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New Cases of Chronic Pain Outnumber Those of Diabetes or Depression, Study Shows
Research from the N.I.H. illustrates how persistent and pervasive the condition is across the United States.
New York Times | May 17, 2023
New cases of chronic pain occur more often in the United States than those of other chronic conditions, like diabetes, depression and high blood pressure, according to a study from the National Institutes of Health. The findings offer a large-scale confirmation of what previous research has shown: Chronic pain is staggeringly common in America.
Tips for Treating Chronic Pain
- Exercise helps. If you have chronic pain, you can still exercise. And, in many cases, it might just help you reduce feelings of discomfort and raise your pain threshold.
- Use helpful descriptive language. Using different metaphors or second languages to talk about your pain can actually change how much you feel it. For example, swearing outright may be more beneficial than using substitute words.
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Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive procedures.
Especially vulnerable are older patients with probable dementia (33% die within a year) and frailty (28%), as well as those having emergency surgeries (22%). Advanced age also amplifies risk: Patients who were 90 or older were six times as likely to die than those ages 65 to 69.
The study in JAMA Surgery, published by researchers at Yale School of Medicine, addresses a notable gap in research: Though patients 65 and older undergo nearly 40% of all surgeries in the U.S., detailed national data about the outcomes of these procedures has been largely missing.
Invasive procedures that take place in operating rooms with patients under general anesthesia were counted as major surgeries. Examples include procedures to replace broken hips, improve blood flow in the heart, excise cancer from the colon, remove gallbladders, fix leaky heart valves, and repair hernias, among many more.
Two years ago, Gill’s team conducted research that showed 1 in 3 older adults had not returned to their baseline level of functioning six months after major surgery. Most likely to recover were seniors who had elective surgeries for which they could prepare in advance.
What’s more, “nearly every surgical subspecialty is going to experience workforce shortages in the coming years,” Becher said, noting that in 2033, there will be nearly 30,000 fewer surgeons than needed to meet expected demand.
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Why Americans should eat lentils every day
March 21, 2023
Lentils conceal their superpowers with a dowdy exterior. Pound for pound, raw lentils have more protein than steak. While not as protein-dense once cooked, they pack even more iron than meat, in addition to other vitamins and minerals.
Unlike corn and other grains, lentils can thrive on arid lands with little water where many other crops wither — while building up the soil. They’re also a slow burn, satiating hunger for hours.They also contain iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B, as well as most of the essential amino acids.
“That’s one of the beauties of lentils,” says Bruce Maxwell, a plant ecologist at Montana State University. “It’s really high in the precursors for human health.”
That’s rebuilding the region’s soil, and lowering carbon emissions. Lentils, like almost all legumes, pull nitrogen out of the air and deposit it underground, thanks to bacteria on their roots. Not only does this fertilize the legumes, it also enables the soil to hold more nutrients and water for the next crop, displacing carbon-intensive nitrogen fertilizers. Even better, lentils generally need no irrigation, surviving on rainfall alone.
“I really have lentils for breakfast every morning,” says McGreevy, who cooks a pot each Sunday, enough for the entire week. “It sounds crazy, but my wife and I put a little butter and salt and pepper on them with an egg. I can go well past lunchtime before I need a snack. They just carry you a long way.”
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Ever Wonder Why the Drive in Line is Wrapped Around the Corner at Chick-fil-A? Yup, there is a reason, remember when MSG was given a bad wrap in the 80's and Asian restaurants were the scourge of the earth, well, little has changed...BUT that's not even the worst of it. The coating on the sandwiches also contains this fun ingredient:
. Dimethylpolysiloxane – The main ingredient in Silly Putty is used as an anti-foaming agent in their cooking oil. This substance was also commonly used as a filler fluid in breast implants, which is being phased out due to safety concerns, but supposedly it’s “safe” to eat (6). It also can be preserved by formaldehyde according to the FDA.
Here is the complete breakdown of all the other awesome ingredients in your favorite chicken sandwich. ;)
Here are the 55 ingredients in a Chick-fil-A Sandwich. Should you eat them?
QUICK LOOK:
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Chick-fil-A’s famous chicken sandwich has 55 ingredients, including MSG-(the main reason their chicken is so addictive)MSG is a flavor-enhancer and excitotoxin that excites brain cells to death, increases food cravings, and makes you eat more than you should, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Potassium Iodate, and Dimethylpolysiloxane.
- These additives are linked to several health risks, and some are banned or heavily restricted in other countries.
- Chick-fil-A has made some good progress in eliminating antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, and TBHQ from their supply chain, but they still have a long way to go.
- Chick-fil-A’s new Mac & Cheese is made primarily with “Pasteurized Processed Cheese Spread” – which is like that cheese in a can – and “Margarine”.
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SOFO Drive In Movie Nights Return July 28th! |
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Free Willy is the first movie of the series, live music starts at 7 pm with Nate Finn.
Food and drinks available to purchase from Grumps
RSVP required as space for vehicles is limited
or bring a chair and FM radio to listen in!
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Profs and Pints brings college faculty members into bars, cafés, company offices, and other off-campus venues to share their knowledge. They speak on subjects of broad interest, including local history, their region’s environment, emerging trends in business or politics, and the ideas and innovations transforming our society and culture. In addition, Profs and Pints instructors offer practical instruction that improves lives. They can teach skills such as how to write persuasively, plant a garden, tend to mind and body, or plan for retirement.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
5:30pm-8:00pm
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The Summer Concert Series is back for the 2023 season!
Concerts start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Bring a chair or blanket.
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July 2nd
Welcome to First Sunday Arts Festivals in Annapolis Maryland
We are celebrating our 20th year of supporting the local and regional arts community.
We invite you to attend on the first Sunday of each month (May to November) to shop up to 130 artisans, enjoy live music and cafe dining. Free Admission.
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More Happenings
-Annapolis 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
City of Annapolis
- Amos T Garrett, West Street, Church Circle, Main Street & City Dock
- Annapolis, MD
Dates:
July 4, 2023
Time:
Parade Kicks off at 6:30 | Fireworks at 8:00
-Annapolis Blues Soccer Home Games!
Dates:
7/1/2023, 7/9/2023
-Summer Concerts at the Town Center
June 2, 2023 - August 26, 2023
Summer Concerts are back! Join us every Friday from 5pm-8pm, for free, family friendly live music at the Boathouse Pavilion in the East Village (located next to P.F. Chang’s).
7/07/23 – Under the Covers
7/14/23 – Vertigo Red
7/21/23 – Loose Ties
7/28/23 – Crushing Day
-City Dock Concert Series
Art in Public Places Commission & City of Annapolis
Dates:
7/2/2023, 7/14/2023, 7/30/2023
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Jennifer's FAVORITE lentil recipe |
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In a time crunch? You can buy pre cooked lentils at Trader Joes in the veggie aisle |
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Did You Know?
Looking for a great organization to donate unwanted household items?
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