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Boost Your Health: 3 Senses you should attend to more By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Ism: Denoting a system, principle, or ideological movement or denoting a pathological condition. Your choice. Kimism: Maximize health and well-being by combining two or more natural strategies! We have so many great ways we can use knowledge of the body’s inner workings to heal and maintain wellness. When we look to our sensory systems and support our “involuntary muscles”, we reduce the work the body has to do on its own to run more efficiently and maximize health. 1. Proprioception is the body’s awareness of […]
Cinnamon and Coconut Oil Hair Mask By Colleen Quinn Are you suffering from hair loss or just want to have your hair grow faster? This month I am featuring hair growing masks along with tricks for hydrating your dull, dry winter hair from the comfort of your own home. Typically, people suffer from hair loss due to hormonal changes, thyroid problems, child birth or menopause. All of this can be stressful and frightening but before you spend money on drugs or harsh chemicals try out this DIY hair mask: Why it Works COCONUT OIL Coconut oil stimulates hair growth and […]
Lakewood Ranch Golf Update By Curtis Andrews & Mark Lawrence There are more than 1,250 Floridian golf courses, more than any other State, and many are open to the green fee paying public, however if you want to play the very best golf courses in the area it will require effort and skillful networking. akewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch recently hosted the inaugural PGA “Suncoast Classic” tournament the second week of February. 156 players competed for a $550,000 purse. A five-year deal is in place with the PGA and Lakewood National through 2023. This year’s tournament was won […]
Healthy Options For The Man Who Has Everything By Cheryl Valdebenito Today’s focus is on the men ~ How can we help support your healthy life style in a natural holistic way? Men are pragmatic – generally you deal with something when it happens. Although you’re experiencing different stressors every day, you treat those little annoyances like pesky mosquitos, simply to be brushed away. When the bug’s venom r-e-a-l-l-y starts itching, your awareness says, “what can I DO about this?” Some of the best gems for relieving life’s little discomforts are essential oils. While it is usually the women who […]
What Does Detox Mean To You? By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Ism: Denoting a system, principle, or ideological movement or denoting a pathological condition. Your choice. Kimism: Some people say I am doing too many things at once. I say I’m planting a lot of seeds! Detox is a buzz word these days. We envision certain practices when it is heard. Juicing – Restrictions – Suffering – Starving It doesn’t have to be that way. You can detox daily by making small changes over time regarding what you put in and on your body. Detox not only has to do […]
Botox For Your Hair? By Colleen Quinn Makeup By Vanessa Silvana Photography By Amanda Kastor The season has turned which means your hair has spent all summer enduring the harsh Florida sun. Now add to that cooler temperatures and dryer air and you have a recipe for brittle, frizzy hair. I have discovered a professional hair treatment that plumps and smoothes just like a Botox treatment for your skin. The AlterEgo Italy B.Toxkare lifting system is an in-salon treatment that delivers the same rejuvenating benefits for your hair that Botox provides for your face.
Going Green By Kristin Fourie The recent Round Up lawsuit resulting in a payout of $289 million to a school groundskeeper who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after using the product, raises questions about the chemicals we use in and around our associations regularly. Are certain maintenance products harmful to residents and can the Association be held liable for damages incurred? Are ‘green’ products effective? How does the use of maintenance products effect algae in our ponds? A panel of local professionals covered this topic while addressing homeowner concerns. The Community Association Network Group (C.A.N.) offers complimentary educational seminars twice […]
Welcome To The New La Dolce Vita Section! La Dolce Vita means the sweet life. I want to share my view of what the sweet life means. By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Ism: Denoting a system, principle, or ideological movement or denoting a pathological condition. Your choice. Kimisms – Live your life You have a choice in life, you can choose the sweet life or the bitter life. Learning to navigate this world takes a great deal of self-confidence and knowledge to make it through. Being able to enjoy life with what you have now is the way to attaining […]
Your Doctor Told You To Do Yoga – Now What? By (L) Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT and (R) Cheryl Albright OTR/L, RYT-200 Some physicians are now prescribing or suggesting yoga for all sorts of medical conditions. That’s appreciated! But now what? Do they have recommendations or will you be left on your own to find one? Most won’t really know how to explain yoga other than to have their patients go for stretching and strengthening. It’s also likely they won’t know where to send them and it’s possible they think all yoga practices are the same. How is the patient […]
Introducing Colleen Quinn At COCO Salon By Colleen Quinn Makeup By Vanessa Silvana Photography By Amanda Kastor If you are looking for clean hair care without the sacrifice, look no further than downtown Sarasota. COCO Salon is the area’s newest destination for fresh styles and sparkling color without the chemicals. I’m Colleen Quinn and I started my journey with clean hair care products over 10 years ago in my hometown of Grosse Pointe, Michigan with my own health in mind. I knew I had found my calling as a hair stylist but I didn’t want to pay the price for […]
2018 Florida Annual Senior Living Conference “The Carrots And Sticks” By William Henry, PhD As a first time attendee at the Florida Senior Living Conference, I learned a great deal about the latest industry wide issues from the presentations and direct interviews with many of the presenters. Many of these experts are colleagues from the legal profession we serve as architects, engineers, and forensic design experts. These are the summary of my takeaways. THE LOOMING WORKFORCE SHORTAGE IN THE SENIOR LIVING INDUSTRY The 2018 Senior Living Conference, held from July 23rd through the 25th in Ft. Lauderdale, addressed the looming […]
REAL La Dolce Vita The Rosemary An American Bistro With A Sophisticated International Flair By Sandra Halliday Photography by James Corwin Johnson Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme…. You see a restaurant that is named after one of the most aromatic herbs in the world of culinary arts. You enter its enchanted portals and the perfume of garlic, butter, parley, sage, rosemary, and thyme hits your sensory faculties. You intuitively know that dinner is going to be unforgettable. And memorable it was, thanks to the wizardry of Chef Scott Harrison who prepared some of the […]
Two Steps to Clearing Space By Laurel James Do you feel like you have some breathing room every day to stop and take a moment to collect your thoughts? Do you have spaces in your home that are clear of clutter to unwind and just be? Making time to stop and just be, is the first step. It gives you time to clear your mind, hear the essence of your inner self and focus on what you do want. Stop and take breathing time for you self each day. Breathing is the foundation of our dwelling place. Take several deep […]
3 Reasons A Balanced Life Is A Better Life At Work And At Home, Success Depends On Finding Equilibrium, Stroke Survivor Lumbie Mlambo Shares Life sometimes can seem off kilter as responsibilities mount and people plow all their physical and mental resources into what seems to be the most pressing crisis of the moment. But Lumbie Mlambo says that’s a good time to take a step back. Everyone has the potential to shine in life’s darkest moments, but the key to achieving goals and an overall better existence is to maintain a balance so that one aspect of your life […]
Crafthouse Cocktails: Healthy Drinking for Healthy Living By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Always keeping their customers in mind, Crafthouse Cocktails only uses the highest quality, 100% all natural ingredients such as organic ginger juice. Ginger juice has been shown to improve digestion, relieve pain, and even help with congestion and fighting off the common cold. Their cocktails boast a wide variety of ingredients and flavors from honey and lemon in their modern classic “Gold Rush” to the perfectly balanced, white wheat gin cocktail, “Southside”. Southside has a mix of mint and pure California lime juice. Lemons and limes have been […]
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