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      Healthy Answers – A Guide To Healthy Living:



      ‘It May Not Kill You But…!’



      By Dale Brown, B.S.,                               Brown’s series of columns devoted to many topics that deal      Love that morning coffee?  Watch out for those
      M.A., C.E.C. Dale is a                             with the mind/body connection and the importance of living   flavored condiments that not only liven up taste your taste
      motivational speaker who                           a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached   buds but may increase your waist as well. For example,
      has spent many years as a                          at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com.                   adding one tablespoon of half-and-half typically adds
      Certified Life Coach and has                          Have you ever met someone who loves to talk about   around 20 calories. One teaspoon of sugar adds about 16
      written numerous articles                          their health conditions? I have a friend who will try various   calories, and mocha flavored syrup is one of the worst
      and e-books relating to self-                      therapies available to her, either in Western medicine or   calorie-packed coffees out there, containing 25.6g of sugar
      improvement  and ways  to                          natural alternatives. She seems to have all the answers and   and 183 calories. Over a year, if you don’t offset those
      build a high-performance                           can’t stop sharing the latest medical treatment for every   additional calories each day, that’s enough to pack on 5
      team. She is the author of                         ailment in the book. I always say that the best medical advice   extra pounds. Yikes!
      the book,  Small Steps...                          should come from your health professional.           Popping over the counter (OTC) painkillers like
      Big Changes: The Personal                             That said, the recommendations I set forth in this article   candy? Golf hurting your back, arthritis in hips or knees
      Stories of a Life Coach. Her education and years of   are not meant to replace your doctor, but rather offer some   got  you  limping?  Maybe  stiff  joints  are  getting  in  the
      experience in physical fitness and training of elite athletes   common-sense, well-known facts that we often forget. These   way of your quality of life? Like many Americans, we
      has enabled her to sharpen her knowledge in many health-  are tips and ideas that may not kill you, but aren’t good for   often go directly to the quickest cure for relief … Advil
      related areas. The following introduces a new approach to   you either. Some of these might surprise you.   or Tylenol. Nothing wrong with taking these remedies,
                                                                                                           but usually “anything in excess is probably not good for
                                                                                                           you.” Too much can lead to adverse effects and toxicity.
        The Singles Scene                             ©                                                    Always check with your health care professional for safe
                                                                                                           recommended dosage.
                                                                                                              When’s  the  last  time  you  cleaned  your  kitchen

        Special Edition By: Kelly Leary,                    Kelly Leary© has 32 years in the dating industry and a   sponge? A wet kitchen sponge could leave illness-causing
        M.S. & Miranda Capperelli                        Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled by   bacteria (like salmonella and E. coli) on your hands. Just
        The Secret Agents of                             Modern Luxury Magazine this month as a Dynamic Business   sitting in your sink or remaining damp for an extended
        Change.                                          Woman. Look for it on the shelves. She has also been written   period of time can cause mold and mildew to develop. Ick!
                                                         about in The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart
        "The best way to predict the                     News, and many more. Revolution Dating members are pre-     No need to stop using sponges, just clean them
        future is to create it." – Peter                 screened in person including background checks. Professional   thoroughly either by running them through the dishwasher
        Drucker                                          photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online   or nuking the damp sponge in the microwave on high for
           As the pressures of a summer fling fall away and your   dating or blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking   one to two minutes once a week. Or simply visit your
        expectations for love seem to loosen up, it’s the perfect time to   services that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive   local Costco and stock up on them in bulk. Change them
        give ample space for your new budding romance coming right at   club memberships, Kelly and her team also provide feedback
        you. September holds a magical quality for matters of the heart.   from your dates when appropriate. Mock Dates are available   out more frequently!
        Sugar and spice are added to our matchmaking checklist and   by request. Single Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are also      Watching lots of TV right before going to bed? Not a
        just in time for the pumpkin lattes. This is truly the time of year   available by request for non-members or as an add-on to some   good idea, and here’s why. Screens emit blue light, which
        when romance is subconsciously at the forefront of our brains,   memberships. *All inquiries are confidential.   can interfere with the body’s production of melatonin, a
        especially those who are single. As the prelude to cuffing season,                                 hormone that regulates sleep. It can disrupt your natural
        this month invites us to embrace change, step into new beginnings,
        and experience the journey of falling in love (again).                                             sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm) and make it harder
        The Biological Spectrum of Change:                                                                 to fall asleep. Watching exciting movies or intense games
           September is a bridge between seasons, a time when the                                          may activate your brain, resulting in restless or insufficient
        universe seems to take a collective breath before the full embrace                                 sleep. Other side effects might be reduced quality of sleep,
        of fall. It’s a moment of subtle yet profound change, much like                                    more awakenings during the night, or difficulty waking up.
        the shifts that often occur within ourselves when we’re open to
        new possibilities. Just as leaves change colors, we too evolve in                                     To prevent it, try using a “night mode” or blue light
        response to the changing tides of life. This prepares us for the                                   filter setting on your device if available. Avoid engaging in
        excitement that lies ahead – the prospect of finding a deep and                                    stimulating or stressful content right before bed. Designate
        meaningful connection. Did you know there are biological factors                                   your bedroom as a screen-free zone, dim the lights as you
        at play? Meaning, reduced exposure to the sun during the fall can                                  approach bedtime to tell your body it’s time to wind down.
        affect mood and energy levels influencing the human body to
        biologically seek emotional support through relationships. This                                       Skipping meals or eating lunch at your desk?
        is exciting, right?                                                                                Unhealthy eating habits are common, especially for busy
        The Dance of Love:                                                                                 people or those trying to lose weight. Skipping meals can
           There’s an undeniable rhythmic enchantment to falling in love   Rest In Peace, Retired Deputy   lead to overeating later in the day and negatively impact
        and September seems to amplify this sensation. Whether it’s a   David Maharrey.  Revolution        metabolism. When you scarf down food sitting in front of
        stroll through a park adorned in autumnal beauty or sharing stories   Dating Salutes You!  Thank
        by a bonfire, September sets the stage for romantic encounters   you for the love and the          your computer or TV you are more likely to overeat. This
        that are both tender and unforgettable. Date idea: Most of our   memories.                         is because when you’re distracted you’re not really tasting
        clients enjoy live music and even dancing, so why not seek out                                     the food or paying attention to how much you’re putting in
        a hot local band and/or simply turn up the music in the kitchen                                    your mouth. Try making healthy food choices; find a place
        as you prepare your favorite meal with your new beau?                    Revolution Dating Wins Best   to eat where you can enjoy and savor each bite.
        Anticipation and Excitement:                                             Matchmaking Service 2023!
           As the days grow shorter, the anticipation of cuffing season                                       No need to see a doctor when you’re feeling fine?
        begins to build. The Pre-Holiday Season is the time of year when                                   Wrong! Studies show that most preventive tests were
        people seek companionship and want someone to cozy up with                                         ordered when patients were feeling ill. Avoiding medical
        for the colder months. This idea of “cuffing season” may be seen                                   checkups and screenings can delay the diagnosis and
        as just one of many cultural influences through the media and                                      treatment of health conditions, reducing the chances of
        how Hollywood portrays love, but there’s no denying you have
        not felt this exact feeling too. The idea of emotional warmth is                                   early intervention. Ideally, it’s best to visit your primary-
        desired this time of year, as well as wanting to be supported and   Revolution Dating's Favorite   care doctor for annual physicals. That way you can keep
        connected. The knowledge that November and December are   2023  Summer  Couple...                  your chart up to date and have a chance to talk about any
        around the corner fosters a yearning for a partner, both in terms   Shellie & Don!                 issues you’ve been having.
        of physical comfort and emotional closeness. This anticipation                                        It’s not possible to control everything in life that might
        can lead to thrilling adventures and unexpected encounters
        that culminate in deep and lasting relationships. It is said that   On Shelves  Now: Women of      be potentially unhealthy. The best we can do is to be more
        relationships that begin in the Fall Season have a higher rate of   Style...Spotlighting CEO  and   mindful. This means becoming aware of your behaviors,
        longevity and sustainability.                     Head  Matchmaker,  Kelly                         thoughts and choices, and then taking intentional steps
        Change Together:                                  Leary.                                           to address and change those habits. Remember that
           September’s dreamy atmosphere offers an opportunity to                                          mindfulness is a skill that takes practice. As you become
        embrace change as a couple, laying the foundation for a strong
        and forever partnership. Just as nature adapts to the seasons,                                     more aware of your actions and thought patterns, you can
        couples can navigate transitions and uncertainties hand in hand.                                   gradually replace unhealthy habits with healthier choices
        The support and comfort found in a loving relationship can make                                    that promote your well-being.
        the challenges of the holidays feel less daunting.                                Hot Off The
           The “Secret (and Confidential) Agents of Change” are at                        Press:  Kelly is
        your service and have been for 32 years and counting. We are the                  featured in the
        catalyst to jumpstart your journey to embrace change and fall in                  Dynamic Women
        love. Take this opportunity to work with the best matchmakers                     feature  story
        in the world who happen to be local (lucky you). Let us take one                  this Fall. Check
        thing off your plate so you can focus on all the changes coming                   it out on our
        your way. Our goal is to encourage those to view love as an                       website  press
        enhancement of their lives and not to be categorized as another                   link or in the
        thing to tackle on their to-do list. Let us welcome September with                magazine!
        open arms and an eager heart, ready to experience the wonder of
        change and the joy of the season. Let’s hit the last part of 2023
        with strength, optimism, and good energy.
        XOXO, Kelly & Miranda (The Florida Matchmakers)
         #DateLocal #LoveLocal #LoveOffline #ChangeIsGood                                                    It’s The Law!
        #TellYourFriends #BeTheMagic #CuffingSeason
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