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Free Trial of Laser in September

Lightforce Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy

Do you have a pain that just won't go away?

Low-level laser therapy promotes: central and peripheral neuron repair; suppression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2); enhancement of peripheral endogenous opioids; upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF); angiogenesis; collagen synthesis and decorin expression during tendon and ligament repair; reduction in fibrosis, suppression of conduction along unmyelinated C fibers; and inhibition of histamine release.

Low-level laser irradiation can have a positive response for tissues that exhibit microvascular compromise and become anoxic secondary to metabolic injury with resulting microvascular inflammation, oxidative injury, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Lasers of low-intensity initiate analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and biostimulatory effects, resulting in an increase in local microcirculation and increased healing. Increasing microcirculation induces an essential function in the tissue repair process and in pain control. This process allows increases in oxygenation and nutritional supply to tissues. This process allows for the expulsion of metabolic byproducts, which may contribute to pain.

One. is offering a free trial of Deep Tissue Laser for new clients in the month of September.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of fertility! Do you need assistance?

Statistics show that one out of every six couples experience at least a little difficulty while trying to conceive. Whether you’re interested in ways to gently prepare your body for pregnancy, or you’re already on your fertility treatment journey, Pulling Down The Moon’s Fertility Enhancing Massage can help!

Pulling down the moon was created in 2003 and has been recognized by the American School of Massage Therapy for its ground breaking work in fertility enhancement in helping to balance the body's ability to prepare for conception.

Joanna Wahler has completed Fertility Enhancement Massage training and is incredibly excited to offer F.E.M. Massage at One. for clients looking to maximize their fertility.

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"You do not find the happy life. You make it." — Camilla Eyring Kimball​​.

Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month. Almost 17% of our nation’s population is aged 65 and older which is expected to reach 22% by 2040.

Many studies have examined the health benefits of greenspace for the elderly. A large research study recently published demonstrated the association of natural environments with hospital admissions for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD), and Parkinson disease (PD). Researchers analyzed first hospitalizations with one of these diagnoses against zip code with regards to greenness, park cover and blue space cover. In evaluating over 61 million medicare beneficiaries (most women and white), they found that greater zip code greenness , but not park or blue space cover, was associated with fewer hospitalizations for ADRD. All of the outdoor conditions, however, were associated with a decrease in PD.

Dennis et al evaluated associations between green infrastructure and chronic morbidity. They found that elderly who lived in areas with greater land-cover diversity, informal greenery and patch size in high income areas were healthier, compared to those who lived in proximity to public parks and recreation land in low-income areas.

A study conducted by Khaledi et al in those isolated in Iran during the pandemic found that personal green spaces (they measured # of indoor houseplants, window view, and balcony or garden with flowers or tree cover) reduced depression and anxiety levels of apartment residents. This would be a potentially important factor in the elderly who may be housebound or have limited ability to spend regular time outdoors.

Multiple other studies have found an association between greenness and physical and mental health, such as one conducted by Liao and Du, who analyzed a longitudinal survey in multiple communities in China, and found that those who lived in cities with greater and higher variety of vegetation had improved sense of self-rated health status, hospitalization, reporting symptoms of physical discomfort and being lost in a bad mood. This effect was more significant for the middle-aged, elderly and low-educated.

Nature Prescriptions for Older Adults

1. If you have a balcony, spend a few minutes on it each day and look at any green spaces, birds or other aspects of nature. You might want to write down what you see, sketch the view or just enjoy looking for changing nature scenes. If you go outside in the summer, bring some water with you. If it is in the winter, bundle up.
2. If you have access to a window, make a point of opening the shade up each day and spend time exploring outside and searching for nature. Look at the same time every day or different times of the day to see how it differs. If you are able to open your window slightly and it's a nice day, get in some fresh air and smell the outdoors.
3. Draw or sketch something you see outdoors, such as a nature scene, bird or animal. Hang it up in your home.
4. If you have a computer and printer, print out a favorite nature photo or photos and hang them up - or ask someone else to do it for you.
5. Buy a desktop digital frame and include nature photos that rotate regularly.
6. Start an indoor garden - even a small one. Or grow a plant or two. You can actually grow plants from vegetable scraps. You just need soil and a container (plastic cup or cup you aren't using).
7. If you live in a senior residence, ask the staff if they can start an outdoor garden that you and others can help tend to.

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Jennifer's Recycling Corner

Did you know that we also recycle disposable razors and razor blades? Drop off your used plastic razors and when our container is full it is shipped to Teracycle to be remade into reusable products

-Jennifer

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Hot Summer Threatens Efficacy of Mail-Order Medications

The temperatures inside delivery trucks can reach twice the recommended threshold, but federal rules on drug storage conditions do not apply to the booming world of mail-order delivery.

Aug. 13, 2024

Melted capsules. Cloudy insulin. Pills that may no longer work.

Doctors and pharmacists say the scorching temperatures enveloping the country could be endangering people’s health in an unexpected way: by overheating their medications.

Millions of Americans now receive their prescription medications through mail-order shipments, either for convenience or because their health plans require it. But the temperatures inside the cargo areas of delivery trucks can reach 150 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, according to drivers — far exceeding the range of 68 to 77 degrees recommended by the national organization that sets standards for drug handling.



Mail-order pharmacies say that their packaging is weather resistant and that they take special precautions when medication “requires specific temperature control.” But in a study published last year, independent pharmaceutical researchers who embedded data-logging thermometers inside simulated shipments found that the packages had spent more than two-thirds of their transit time outside the appropriate temperature range, “regardless of the shipping method, carrier, or season.”

Which medicines should I be concerned about?

Health experts said liquid and aerosolized medications like inhalers are among the most vulnerable to degradation, since heat exposure can trigger fluid evaporation or pressure changes in canisters.

The potency of many other oral medications, including birth control pills and digestive enzymes, can be compromised, too, they warned.

Doctors recommend picking up your prescriptions at a local pharmacy whenever possible during hot summer months, particularly if your medication is liquid or aerosolized.

If you are enrolled in an insurance program that requires using a mail-order pharmacy, ask for an exception during the summer or, at the very least, contact the on-call pharmacist at the mail-order company to get more information about shipping practices and to ask for temperature-controlled packaging. You should do this even if the drug does not require refrigeration.

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Metabolism Hack

Regardless of a person’s level of physical activity, too much sitting has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, about 25% of American adults sit for more than eight hours each day. Although sitting is unavoidable, there is something you can do to be active while doing it. The “Soleus Pushup” is a simple seated exercise, backed by research for revving up metabolism.

What is the Soleus Pushup?

This soleus muscle, one of over 600+ in the body, is located in the back of the calf under the gastrocnemius muscle. It is very important for walking and running and it pulls against the force of gravity to keep the body upright. Though only 1% of your body weight, it can do big things to improve the metabolic health in the rest of the body if activated correctly. The soleus pushup activates the muscle differently than when standing or walking. The SPU targets the soleus to increase oxygen consumption while also being resistant to fatigue.

Hamilton's research indicates the soleus pushup's ability to maintain a high oxidative metabolism may be more effective than certain types of exercise and intermittent fasting. When the SPU was tested, the whole-body effects on blood chemistry included a 52% improvement in the excursion of blood glucose (sugar) and 60% less insulin requirement over three hours after ingesting a glucose drink.

How to Perform the Soleus Push Up

Here’s how you can do the soleus pushup while seated:

1. Be seated with feet flat on the floor and muscles relaxed.
2. Raise the heels while keeping the front of the foot on the floor.
3. When the heels are lifted to their maximum range of motion, release the heels passively back down.



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Looking for our Best App for Meditation to Reduce Anxiety?

Soundworks

Created by artists, grounded in neuroscience.

Soundworks offers sound meditations and listening sessions designed to enable clarity, insight and calm. Our artists, experienced meditators in their own right, take cues from the neuroscience of sound and aesthetic perception to create unique experiences in auditory mindfulness.

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Milk Tint

SPF 43 Tinted Primer Serum

The world’s first goat milk tinted primer + SPF 43! 

We took our bestselling 3-in-1 Milk Primer and added a pore-smoothing, sun-kissed, buildable tint that flexes to adapt to every skin tone in a range of 7 shades. This totally weightless formula offers essential protection against harmful UVA/UVB rays, perfects skin for makeup application, and provides nutrients to support the skin barrier. 

Benefits: 

• Clinically proven to reduce appearance of pores and even skin tone  
• Provides daily defense with SPF 43 broad-spectrum sun protection  
• Perfects skin for makeup application or that flawless no-makeup look  
• Soft, weightless finish  

This is one of Jennifer's favs, she love the way it gives a weightless finish with good for you ingredients that actually improve your skin.

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Volunteer Opportunity

The Department of Aging and Disabilities Telephone Reassurance Program Seeks Volunteers

The Department of Aging and Disabilities Telephone Reassurance Program is seeking volunteers to make well-check phone calls to residents of Anne Arundel County. Volunteers connect with older adults and individuals with disabilities to help them remain independent in their homes for as long as possible. We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with telephone calls one or more days each month between 8:00-10:30 a.m. Calls can be made at the volunteer's home. Telephone Reassurance volunteers must complete an application, a criminal background check, and required training.

The Telephone Reassurance Program places daily well-check telephone calls to older adults and adults with disabilities who are living alone in Anne Arundel County. These individuals can count on a friendly telephone call every day of the year. Family members, who may live outside of Anne Arundel County, have the assurance that their loved ones are in daily contact with a Department of Aging and Disabilities volunteer. The program helps individuals maintain their independence and their contact with the outside world. It is also a great way for volunteers to support their community and gain a sense of purpose.

If you are a resident of Anne Arundel County and are interested in volunteering for the Telephone Reassurance Program, call 410-222-4339 for an application. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.

Next SOFO Drive In Movie Night September 27th

SOFO's next drive in movie on September 27^th is The Hunt for Red October . Movie startsat 7 pm music at 5:30 pm with Josette and Bill

Food and drinks available to purchase from Grumps.

First 20 vehicles welcome

or bring a chair and FM radio to listen in!

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Join us for a special end-of-summer celebration at the Greetings From Naptown Pop Up Market, brought to you in collaboration with Stronger Together Collaborative, HERE. a pop-up shop, and Annapolis Town Center! Proceeds from this event will be donated to @afspmaryland Out Of The Darkness Walk in Annapolis (that event is 9/28)

 Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (Rain Date: September 8th)

 Time: 10:00 to 3:00

 Location: Annapolis Town Center

Discover and shop from over 30 Maryland-owned small businesses along with all of your favorite Town Center shops. From handcrafted jewelry and stylish apparel to delicious food, drinks and artisanal goods, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

 Event Highlights:

Local Vendors: Support your community by shopping locally.

Food: Enjoy food from all of your favorite restaurants at the town center!

Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of shopping small and great vibes.

Shred Fest Sept 21st

Fall Shred Fest will take place on Saturday, September 21st from 10am - 1pm at our Annapolis Branch located at 2661 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. It is a free community event for all customers and non-customers, enabling people to minimize their risk of becoming a victim of identity theft by disposing of their unneeded documents in one of the safest ways possible.

Aug 31st– Navy Football (Annapolis) – Navy Football kicks off its 2024 season with a home game against Bucknell on Saturday, at noon. View the Full Schedule

Sept 1-Summer Concerts at Quiet Waters Park (Greater Annapolis) – Annapolis Symphony Orchestra– The mission of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is to produce, present and promote memorable symphonic music that increases awareness, enjoyment, and appreciation of music for all ages throughout the region.

5:30PM-7:00PM Click for Info

Sept 1st-First Sunday Arts Festival (Downtown Annapolis) –The first Sunday, the first blocks of West and Calvert Streets are filled with street vendors, performers, musicians, and more. In a festive celebration of the arts, thousands of visitors enjoy an afternoon of al fresco dining, live entertainment, and an opportunity to explore the works of more than 100 artisans and craft vendors 

City Dock Concert Series (Downtown Annapolis) – Through September 10, Sunday nights are rocking with free entertainment at Susan Campbell Park at Annapolis City Dock from 6:00 p.m. until dusk.  

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September 21st – Boatyard Beach Bash (Eastport) –

Outgrowing the Boatyard parking lot after three years, the event was moved to the newly renovated Annapolis Maritime Museum waterfront facility in Eastport. 

With the help of singer/songwriter John Frinzi from Florida, musical guests have included long time Coral Reefer Doyle Grisham on pedal steel guitar, the Musical Director of the Coral Reefers, Michael Utley, plus Jim Mayer, Peter Mayer, Brendan Mayer (all touring & recording members of the Jimmy Buffett Band), and singer-songwriters Scott Kirby, Aaron Scherz and James White. We also have had Radio Margaritaville DJ JD Spradlin and songwriter/author Tom Corcoran. Extensive grilled buffet dinner by the Boatyard and signature cocktails are offered in a beachside setting.

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September 11-15 – Anne Arundel County Fair (Crownsville) - Both young and old alike will enjoy daily entertainment, contests, shows, demonstrations, displays, foods and goods offered by a variety of fair vendors at the county’s annual fair. Click for Info

September 12-15 – Annapolis Songwriters Festival (Downtown Annapolis) - Modeled after the hugely successful Key West Songwriters Festival, the largest festival of its kind in the world, the Annapolis Songwriters Festival brings the love for live music to the Bay! Like Key West, Annapolis has its own world-renowned watering holes and intimate theater settings, making our historic capital on the bay the perfect setting for live music enthusiasts to get acquainted with the faces, voices, and stories behind the songs. This year Blondie is the headliner on Friday night at City Dock Click for Info

September 14 – Ballet in the Garden (Annapolis) – Ballet Theatre of Maryland dancers will perform in the intimate environment of the historic Hammond-Harwood House Museum garden in the heart of Annapolis.  

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Sunday, September 15-Annapolis Italian Festival

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Rain or Shine!

Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America, Annapolis Lodge

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September 14 – Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival (Navy Football Stadium, Annapolis) – In September 1987, the Kunta Kinte Celebration was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Now known as the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, the event is a celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of Africans, African Americans, and Caribbean people of African descent. 

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September 10 – Profs and Pints 

5:30 pm at the Graduate Annapolis hotel-

Exploring Castles

Profs and Pints Annapolis presents: “Exploring Castles,” a crash course on the design, construction, and use of the castles of medieval Europe, with Victoria McAlister, assistant professor of Digital Environmental Humanities at Towson University, scholar of medieval buildings, and author of the award-winning book The Irish Tower House: Society, Economy, and Environment c.1300-1650.

Advance tickets: $16.89

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September 15 – Bay Bridge Paddle (Annapolis) – Water enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the Bay Bridge Paddle. The event is open to stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and other paddle craft. Paddling any part of the Chesapeake Bay is a thrilling experience, and launching from Sandy Point State Park is no different. The race brings together all levels of paddlers for a day of camaraderie and fellowship.

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September 22 – West Annapolis Oktoberfest (West Annapolis) – Join the shops and restaurants of West Annapolis for a fun-filled family celebration featuring food, music, local vendors, and plenty of German beer!

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Dinner Under the Stars (Downtown Annapolis) – On Wednesday evenings and select Saturdays through September 25th, the first block of West Street in the heart of downtown Annapolis closes to automobile traffic and welcomes visitors to dine and shop al fresco under a canopy of white lights reminiscent of European open-air cafes. Treat yourself to an evening with family and friends enjoying live music and art demonstrations against the backdrop of Historic Annapolis. 

15-minute Flavorful Spanish Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee (or grass-fed butter or olive oil)
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp filtered water
• 1/2 tsp cumin (or more to taste)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Sea Salt to taste
• Optional garnish: Fresh cilantro and lime or lemon wedges

Instructions:

• Over medium-low heat, saute onion in 1 Tbsp ghee until softened, approx. 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
• Next, stir in another tablespoon of ghee and add the cauliflower rice while still stirring until cauliflower rice is coated.
• Next, stir in shredded carrots and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add water, tomato paste, cumin, oregano and a pinch of salt. Stir well so tomato paste coats the veggies and no clumps remain. Reduce heat to low and let cook for 4 minutes or so until all veggies are soft. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
• Optionally garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and lemon or lime wedges and serve!

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