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A LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR THE WOMEN OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND

W O M A Nmagazine

SOUTHERN MARYLAND

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CANDICEQUINNKELLY

Charles County Edition July/August 2010

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ST. MARYSRESTAURANT WEEK-

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MEN &MENTAL

HEALTH:ARE THEY

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Charles County Edition

Candice Quinn Kelly

Read more on page 29-30.

St. Marys County Edition

Ladies of the Town Creek Garden Club

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www.SouthernMarylandWoman.comJuly August 2010 5

July August 2010 Issue

Health & Wellness

7 Exercise: Before of After Cancer, its Good Medicine by Nikki Couloumbis

10 Obesity Increases Health Risks presented by Surinder Singal

11 New Recommendations Suggest Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 40

12 Why Early Treatment of Vein Disease is Important by Dr. Jonathan Calure

14 Dizziness...Do I Have to Live with it? by Dr. Lisa Nelson

15 Men, Shame and Therapy by Dr. Carol Drury

Senior Living

17 Home Health Care: Allow Your Loved Ones to Age at Home by Lee Ann Stedman

Beauty

13 The Aging Skin and the Anti-Aging Toolbox by Dr. Rafik Nasr

Community

8 Chopticon Marching Band Set to Host Prestigious Competition

31 Southern Maryland Summer Events

33 Women in Farming by Grace Jones

Eats

20-21 Savor St. Marys by Grace Jones

Business & Finance

22 Sinking in an Ocean of Student Loan Debt? by Christine Parker CFP

23 Meet Recruiting Team Lead for Wyles Aerospace Group

25 JFW Accounting Services: A Professional, Prompt and CourteousAccounting Service Provider

25 Do it Yourself or Take it to the Shop?

37 Nominate Your Heroine in Technology

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27 Color by Design by Anissa Swanzy

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35 10 Reasons to Start Sailing Right....Now! by Captain Lisa Batchelor Frailey

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Health & Wellness

By Nikki Couloumbis,

MSOTR/L,CKTP,CLT

By now its old news that

exercise protects us againstheart disease. However, many

people are still unaware of the

mounting evidence that exer-

cise can help prevent certain

cancers. Numerous studies have

now demonstrated that main-

taining an active lifestyle can cut the

risk of colon, breast, uterine, and

prostate cancers.

Exercise for Cancer

Prevention

Multiple studies have linked in-creased levels of physical activity with

significantly lower risk of cancer. The

connection between exercise and pre-

vention has been especially clear for

breast and colon cancers. In 2009 the

British Journal of Cancer published a

meta-analysis of 52 studies on exercise

and colon cancer, concluding that the

greater ones level of physical activity,

the lower the risk of colon cancer. Ad-

ditionally, physical activity on-the-job

has been found to count when it

comes to colon cancer prevention, with

studies at USC and the University ofMinnesota confirming that men with

physically active occupations (carpen-

ters, plumbers, landscapers, etc) have a

risk of colon cancer much lower than

that of men with sedentary or desk jobs.

Exercise also reduces breast cancer

risks. The Nurses Health Study at

Brigham and Womens Hospital in

Boston found that exercising one hour

each day cut a womans risk of breast

cancer by 20%. A study in Norway

found that women exercising 4 hours

per week were one-third less likely to

get the disease. And an older Harvard

University study compared female ath-

etes and non-athletes in 1987. Post-

menopausal women defined as

formerly athletic (on a varsity team or

following a consistent exercise regi-

men) experienced half as many breast

cancers and one-third the reproductive

cancers as compared to the post-

menopausal women who had been

sedentary.

How does exercise prevent cancer?

It promotes swifter passage of carcino-

genic wastes through the intestinal tract,reducing the amount of time spent in

the body. Exercise

reduces circulating

blood sugar and

hormone levels,

leaving less avail-able to feed and

stimulate tumors.

Exercise also im-

proves the bodys

immune response

to pathogens and

rogue cells. And, of course, it helps re-

duce obesity, to which 25% of cancer

cases worldwide are attributed by the

International Agency for Research on

Cancer.

The American Cancer Society states

one-third of cancer cases in the U.S. are

caused by the effects of a sedentary

lifestyle, and recommends exercising at

moderate to high intensity 5 days per

week for a minimum of 30 minutes,

with 45-60 minutes being ideal. The

critical key is intensity: moderately vig-

orous activity is considered most effec-

tive for prevention.

Exercise after Cancer

DiagnosisExercise is also a therapeutic tool

during cancer treatment. It has been

shown to maintain blood counts andreduce fatigue and depression during

chemotherapy. Observational data

from The Nurses Health Study sug-

gests improved survival rates among

women with breast cancer who exer-

cise regularly. And, a recent study re-

vealed that breast cancer survivors

participating in a supervised program

of specific exercises were less likely to

experience lymphatic complications

than if they had not exercised, a find-

ing that defies routine medical advice!

For years, it has been believed that

women with breast cancer must not

stress the arm on the involved side of

their body in order to avoid a painful

swelling of the limb known as lym-

phedema. Many of my own patients

gave up weightlifting and other activi-

ties they enjoyed. However, a 2009

study published in the New England

Journal of Medicine compared two

groups of women with lymphedema;

one group continued the standard ther-

apeutic exercises prescribed for the

condition, and the other group did

twice-weekly supervised training ses-sions using light weights for 13 weeks,

after which they continued the program

unsupervised for another 39 weeks.

The researchers found that swelling

did notincrease in the weight-lifting

group, and that exacerbations occurredless than halfas frequently as in the

control group! The lead researcher

stated that progressive training of the

affected arm made it less likely that

women would experience strain and

overuse during daily activities. Further-

more, the overall fitness levels of the

weightlifting group increased signifi-

cantly, leaving them fitter than before

their diagnosis.

Summary

Exercise builds a stronger body,helps prevent disease, and improves

outcomes in the event of illness. Every-

one can benefit from the preventive ef-

fects of exercise, but if you are a cancer

patient or survivor, your needs are

unique! Seek expert clinical guidance

from a licensed therapist who can pro-

vide you with an appropriate, cus-

tomized exercise program. c

About the AuthorNikki completed her masters de-

gree in occupational therapy at Co-

lumbia Universitys College of

Physicians and Surgeons in 1994.

The owner of On-Site Wellness, LLC,

she is a Certified Lymphedema Ther-

apist, Certified Kinesiotaping Practi-

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rom September

through November, the

Chopticon Marching

Band can be seen in action at competi-

tions, football games and parades. But

few people know about the time, en-

ergy and preparation for this activity

which facilitates school spirit all year

long. While it may look easy from the

stands, mastering the art of marching

and playing a musical instrument si-

multaneously is a true accomplishment

which takes years of dedicated prac-

tice.

During the sweltering summers,

while the Band Boosters are busy

having fund-raisers, checking out the

Marching Band uniforms, work-

ing on the backdrops, construct-

ing the trailers that pull the

instruments on the field, and

sewing guard uniforms, the

members of the Marching Band

both the musicians and the guard

spend a grueling two weeks at

Band Camp learning to put the

marching to the music. Sunscreen,

water, and hats protect the

marchers from the hot August sun

as they spend eight hours a day get-

ting one song down after the other.

At the end of the day, the students

are exhausted, but excitement growsas the show comes together.

On Friday, the last day of camp, a

Preview Show is held for parents and

family. Cheering, clapping and pic-

tures abound as the students give their

first performance of the season. After-

wards, everyone is treated to an all-

American fare of hot dogs and

hamburgers on the grill, complements

of the Band Boosters.

The first public appearance of the

band is a fundraiser, the March-A-

Thon, usually the first Saturday after

the school year begins. All three St.Mary's County high school Marching

Bands combine and perform the Star

Spangled Banner, and then each per-

form their own show individually. Stu-

dents raise money by getting pledges

from family and friends for each lap

they march around the track.

At each home football game, a

hush comes over the crowd as the

Chopticon Marching Band comes onto

the field to perform the halftime show.

The Marching Band performs at

three parades during the year The St.

Marys County Fair, The

Blessing of the Fleet and the

Veterans Day Parade.

The competition circuit

is the real meat and pota-

toes of the Marching Band.

The alarm clock oftenrings at 4 a.m. so the buses

can leave at 7 a.m. for

competitions in Maryland,

Virginia or Pennsylvania.

The Marching Band com-

petes against other

schools In our region,

classified by the number

of band members. They

compete for a numerical

score based on 100, tro-

phies and caption

awards: Best Music,

Best Drum Major, Best

Percussion, Best Guard, and Best

Overall Effect.

In the three years that Mr. Bur-

roughs has been the Director of Bands

at Chopticon High School, the March-

ing Band won the State Championship

in 2009 for Class IIA (44 to 58 mem-

bers). And, after gaining that much ex-

perience not only for the Band, but for

the Pit Crew as well, it is no wonder

that Chopticon High School Band will

host a competition this year on Satur-

day, October 9. This will be the first

time that a Marching Band competi-

tion has been held in St. Marys

County in more than 20 years.

There will be approximately eight

bands competing. South Lakes High

School from Reston, Virginia is a

Class V Band with over 100 mem-

bers, so St. Marys County resi-

dents are in for some amazing

performances. c

F

The Chopticon Marching Band

Put it on your calendar!

Saturday, October 9, 2010.

Bring your appetites

there will be Southern

Maryland fare at its best!

Opening ceremonies begin

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July August 2010 9www.SouthernMarylandWoman.com

Health & Wellness

Karen Horton, LCSW-C

Its Tuesday morning and Peace Or-

ders are on the agenda at the District

Court. The Judge has encouraged two

groups [neighbors arrayed against

neighbors] to sit down with mediators.

The neigh-

bors appear

up in arms.

Im one of

the mediators

and Im nerv-

ous.Why do I

feel relieved

to know that

Karen Hor-

ton will be my co-mediator? Because

Karen has a claming presence: Remain-

ing cool in the heat of their battle; Lis-

tening for the essential pieces of

information amidst the verbal barrage;

and Intervening with a reflection or

summary that captures the essence of

the parties feelings and needs.

A licensed clinical social worker with

over thirty years of practice as a familyand group therapist, Karen was one of

the founders back in 2001 of the Com-

munity Mediation Center of St. Marys.

On moving to St. Marys County in

1985, she served for three years as head

social worker for the Navys hospital

and as the Family Advocate at PAX

River. In this latter role Karen handled

all cases of domestic violence and sex-

ual abuse at the Base. For the past ten

years Karen has been one of the most

active mediators serving the Circuit

Court in St. Marys. She also regularly

mediates cases referred to communitymediation centers in St. Marys and

Calvert Counties from a wide range of

referral sources.

Asked what is most satisfying to her

as a mediator, Karen offers three per-

spectives:

Choosing the most effective points and

ways to step in and help during the fast

and complex process of a mediation; Ex-

periencing clients emerging from a me-

diation session with more positive,

trusting relationships; and Believing

that the mediation experience often

changes how participants will manage

conflict in the future. c

FoundingMember of

Mediation Center


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y now, youve probably heard the

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By Joan Posey, LMT, HTCP

The dying process can be

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ive, suggested spiritual well-being correlated with

ower depression and greater hope.

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Many practitioners are using HT to ease the

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By American Radiology Services

The new recommendations from the Society of

Breast Imaging (SBI) and the American College of

Radiology (ACR) on breast cancer screening, pub-

lished in the January issue of theJournal of the

American College of Radiology (JACR), state that

breast cancer screening should begin at age 40 and

earlier in high-risk patients. The recommendations

also suggest appropriate use of medical imaging

modalities such as mammograms, MRIs, and ultra-sounds for breast cancer screening. The significant

decrease in breast cancer mortality, which amounts to

nearly 30 percent since 1990, is a major medical suc-

cess and is due largely to earlier detection of breast

cancer through mammography screening, said Carol

H. Lee, M.D. For women with the highest risk of

developing breast cancer, screening technologies in

addition to mammography have been adopted.

The new recommendations released by the SBI

and ACR include recommendations for imaging

screening for breast cancer by imaging technique

(mammography, MRI, and ultrasound) and by risk

factor. They state that the average patient should

begin annual breast cancer screening at age 40.High-risk patients should begin by age 30 but not be-

fore 25. Evidence to support the recommendation

for regular periodic screening mammography comes

from the results of several randomized trials con-

ducted in Europe and North America that included a

total of nearly 500,000 women. Overall, there was a

26 percent reduction in mortality, said Lee. It

should be remembered that mammograms are the

only imaging modality that has been proven to de-

crease mortality from breast cancer. However, major

efforts continue to build on this success by develop-

ing additional methods to screen for early breast can-

cer. The SBI and ACR wish to remind women and

their physicians that in those instances in which there

is a concern that risk of developing cancer is consid-

erably elevated from that of the general population,

consultation with appropriate experts in breast cancer

genetics and/or high risk management is strongly

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New Recommendations Suggest Breast CancerScreening Should Begin at Age 40

Healing Touch: Serving the DyingHealth & Wellness


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Health & Wellness

BYJONATHAN CALURE, M.D.

Medicine is changing. The

role of the Physician tradition-

ally had been to treat prob-lems. (Reactive Medicine)

The patient saw the doctor

when she became sick or de-

veloped a condition. As the

science of medicine evolves

the prevention and early treatment of many condi-

tions is becoming ever more the imperative of the

Physician.

In our practice we see between 200-300 new

Varicose and Spider Vein patients each month. Our

specialty, caring for people with Venous Insuffi-

ciency, has evolved dramatically over the past few

years. In the past, patients sought or were referred

for vein care only after suffering a blood clot, ulcer,phlebitis or some other complication of vein dis-

ease. This was the case, in part, because the only

treatment option was a trip to the operating room for

vein stripping surgery, an invasive and painful pro-

cedure. Unfortunately too many excellent Primary

Care Physicians still follow this paradigm. The

complications of longstanding vein disease can now

be prevented with an array of minimally invasive

outpatient techniques.

While generally not a life-threatening problem, if

left untreated vein disease can lead to significant

morbidity. And unlike many other medical condi-

tions, vein disease may take years to fully manifest.

But as with any disease process early detection and

treatment will produce better outcome and reduce

the risk of developing future complications. It is no

longer appropriate to wait until a complication of

vein disease occurs to consider treatment. With our

minimally invasive vein

treatment, VNUS Closure,

patients are candidates for

treatment when the symp-

toms interfere with activity

and conservative attempts to

control symptoms have been

unsuccessful.

In my practice I am sur-

prised to hear from patients

that they had been referred

elsewhere for Vein Stripping.

Smartly, that patient had sought another opinion. To

be sure, there are some rare cases where surgical

vein removal is the only choice. Fortunately, the

vast majority of patients may be successfully treated

with minimally invasive VNUS Closure or Scle-

rotherapy. Our sole focus at Maryland Vein Profes-

sionals is minimally invasive vein care. We have

performed more than 7,000 Closure procedures

since 2005. Our specialized outpatient facilities are

unparalleled in the region. The Closure Procedure

takes only 1-2 minutes, and patients are out of the

office in 60-90 minutes. Most of our patients report

little or no discomfort and can enjoy a video

during treatment at our specialized centers.

VNUS Closure is a catheter based treatment

that addresses the cause of Varicose Veins.

Veins that bulge at the surface are branches ofone or two damaged source veins well below

the skin. These damaged veins have incompe-

tent or insufficient valves that no longer func-

tion to guide venous blood flow to move out of

the leg. Gravity pulls the venous blood back down

the pipes toward the ankle, and out into the bulging

veins at the sin sur-

face. (This is why vari-

cose veins seem to

clear when the legs are

elevated.) VNUS Clo-

sure uses light energy

to ablate or close the

damaged source veins.

This depressurizes the

skin veins and blood

reroutes to other

healthy veins. Scle-

rotherapy is a treat-

ment for smaller

(spider) veins. Here a

medicine is injected

directly into the spider

veins that closes seals

and clears the small

skin veins. Usually

Sclerotherapy is more

cosmetic in nature, but

there may be medical

indications as well.

We are pleased to

announce that Maryland Vein Professionals will

be offering a Free Vein Screening Event over

two days at the end of June. See if you are a

candidate for treatment on Tuesday, June 29 at

The Columbia Main Office or Wednesday, June30 in the New Annapolis Main Office. Both

events will run from 9 A.M. 7 P.M. Partici-

pants should wear shorts to the event. Registra-

tion is required and space is limited. Call

410-964-VEIN or 410-268-LEGS to register. c

Early Treatment of Vein Disease: Why Its Important

A Cardiovascular Surgeon, Dr. Calure holds two

American Board Certifications, in General Surgery

as well as Cardiovascular Surgery. As one of the

first physicians in the region to perform The VNUS

Closure procedure, Dr. Calure now performs

more Closure Procedures than any other singlePhysician in the United States, according to VNUS

Medical, Inc. Dr. Calures Practice, Maryland Vein

Professionals is devoted exclusively to Vein Care

and has locations in Columbia, Annapolis, Chevy

Chase, Gambrills, and Clarksville.


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Health & Wellness

AGING SKINThe skin is the largest organ of the body. It regulates

body temperature and protects us from dehydration and

injury. It can be radiant and flawless with even tone, ra-

diant glow, full lips and without wrinkles. Beautiful skin

is a valuable commodity and within reach.

There are two basic types of aging. The first type is chronological laying within

your DNA, so it is a good idea to glance at your parents to see what the future

holds for you. The second type is environmental, i.e. smoking, pollution, sleep

deprivation, poor nutrition and EXPOSURE TO THE SUN.

Signs of aging include: dry skin, wrinkles, large pores, redness and decreased

healing capability. In addition there is increased roughness, dark spots, excessive

wrinkling and sagging skin.

THE ANTI-AGING TOOLBOXBegin by analyzing your skin. Often wrinkles are the major factor, but they are

not the only factor. Sunken cheeks, dark circles under the eyes, sagging skin and a

loss of facial fat, all play a role in the aging of skin.

This is exactly where lunch time procedures come into play. Lunch time

procedures include Botox, collagen injections, microdermabrasion, chemical

peels and various types of laser procedures.

An advantage of these procedures is that there is no down time because they are

noninvasive remedies. They can be combined

for even more impressive results.

BOTOX

Botox is considered to be the greatest ad-vance in cosmetic medicine. Botox has many

uses. The most common is to smooth wrin-

kles resulting from different muscle motions,

often found around the eyes, across the fore-

head, between the brows, around the mouth

and in the neck. This procedure takes a few

minutes, and effects can last up to four

months.

Botox can be used for frown lines, eye-

brow lifting, crows feet, under eye bags, neck

lines and various other types of facial lines and wrinkles.

Whether youve never heard of Botox or have been contemplating it for a

while, remember that Botox delivers maximum results with the least recupera-

tion possible. You will still look like yourself, only a more refreshed, more en-

ergized version.

INJECTABLE FILLERSFillers are the most effective way to improve a long list of skin woes. It can

soften the appearance of wrinkles and scars, restore a youthful look to the face and

give lips fullness.

The most important thing to remember is that all of these procedures are meant

to enhance the lips and face with an end result that is appropriate for your face.

The list of filler material available today is long and ever-changing. From

bovine to human derived to synthetic.

The most commonly used filler materials are:

Non-animal Hyaluronic Acidgenetically engineered hyaluronic acid. It

binds with water to increase volume. This is the ingredient in common fillers such

as RESTYLANE, PERLANE and JUVEDERM and effects can last up to six

months.

Synthetic CahydroxylapatiteUsed in RADIESSE, it provides a long last-

ing effect. RADIESSE can last up to a year and there is some evidence that it canstimulate your own natural collagen production.

While these procedures are typically simple and non-complicated, there is

an art to sculpt the face. They require finesse and skill, not just training and

knowledge. Do your research on your physician and his reputation prior to any

treatment.

At Heaven & Earth MediSpa we offer all of these services and more. We

consider our clients to be our number one priority. We offer a soothing en-

vironment with personalized care and a friendly staff. Heaven & Earth

MediSpa would like to bring out the best in you. Please visit us on line at

www.heavenandearthmedispa.net or call us at 410-326-0717 and check out

our monthly specials. c

By Rafik A. Nasr, M.D, FABFP, DABMA

RAFIK NASR, M.D.

Heaven & Earth Medi Spa225 Town Square Drive, Suite #1 Lusby, MD 20657

About the AuthorDr. Rafik Nasr is a family practice and anti-aging physician. He has been a Board Cer-

tified Primary Care Physician in Calvert County for 20 years. He is also Board Certified

in Acupuncture with training in Chinese and French energetic styles of Acupunc-

ture. Currently, Dr. Nasr is pursuing a Masters Degree in Anti-Aging Medicine and

Masters Degree in Cosmetic Medicine. He has obtained certification from the Inter-

national Society of Mesotherapy and the American Society of Aesthetic Mesother-

apy. He has attended training and workshops for Aesthetic Laser safety operation,

Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Bio-Identical Hormones, Chronic Diseases and

Lifestyle Modification. Dr. Nasr envisions blending an approach of health and well-

ness with traditional and conventional medicine. Five years ago Dr. Nasr opened

Heaven & Earth MediSpa, offering a wide variety of services, including cosmetic

laser treatments, Botox, filler injections, anti-aging medicine, acupuncture, Chinese

medicine, and bio-identical hormone therapy. Dr. Nasr and his knowledgeable staff

offer a complete comprehensive approach to health healing.

The Aging Skin and the Anti-Aging Toolbox

The only local provider of Pro Fractional Laser Therapy & Micro Laser Peel.

410-326-0717www.heavenandearthmedispa.net

Cosmetic Laser Treatments

ProFractional Therapy

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Health & Wellness

BY DR. LISA NELSON, OWNER,

HEARING PROFESSIONALS

izziness is

more com-

mon than most people think.

In fact, its the second most

common complaint people

bring to their doctors. It is

estimated that as many as

40% of all adults experience dizziness

severe enough to warrant reporting it

to their doctors. Fortunately, most

causes of dizziness are detectable and

treatable, especially with todays so-

phisticated computerized diagnostics,

vestibular rehabilitation processes,medicines and advanced surgical tech-

niques.

Dizziness has been described as a

feeling of:

Lightheadedness

Feeling as if you are moving

when you are not

A spinning sensation

Dizziness often occurs along with

other symptoms, such as nausea, anxi-

ety, and hearing loss. Pressure or full-

ness in the head or ears, or a ringing in

the ears called tinnitus can also ac-

company the dizziness. It is importantthat your doctor and audiologist know

if these or any other problems accom-

pany your dizziness.

Do I have to live with it?No, although diagnosing dizziness

can be complex and the process usu-

ally requires several tests. In most

cases, youll start with a detailed med-

ical history and a physical examina-

tion. Because the balance system is

located primarily in the inner ear, a

hearing test with Otoacoustic Emis-sions (OAEs) and Tympanometry is a

common diagnostic procedure in

combination with the ENG

(Electronystagmography), measuring

eye movements with various stimuli.

They have been the cardinal tests used

to identify vestibular/inner ear disor-

ders. But is there more?

The Advanced diagnosticprocesses

Some of todays audiology based

balance centers go beyond the previ-

ous protocols men-

tioned above and can

offer much more pre-

cision when evaluat-ing a patients

vestibular system.

For more informa-

tion regarding spe-

cific diagnostic

testing please visit

our website at www.hearing-

professionals.com.

When will I feel better?Once the Comprehensive Vestibu-

lar Test Battery is completed, the pa-

tient's dizziness would be categorizedas vestibular (inner ear), abnormal (re-

quiring further radiographic studies to

investigate the brainstem or central

nervous system), or other possible

causes (cardiovascular, metabolic,

medication/poly-pharmacy, multi-fac-

torial etc.) Working with your primary

care physician, additional referrals

may be indicated (Cardiology, Neu-

rology, Otolaryngology, Physical

Therapy, and/or radiographic studies,

etc.). Vestibular disorders are respon-

sible for 85% of patients complaining

of dizziness. Most medications gearedtowards treating the symptoms of

dizziness and dysequilibrium hinder

the natural vestibular compensation

process (the bodys repair mecha-

nism).

Patients that are identified with

vestibular disorders, who are consid-

ered candidates for Vestibular Reha-

bilitation Therapy (VRT), will receive

clinician or self-directed exercises that

focus on the weaknesses identified

(Adaptation and/or Substitution exer-

cises). The typical therapy lasts for

seven to thirteen weeks, depending onthe origin of the disorder and any

multi-factorial symptoms. Patients

who have balance disorders due to

neurological events are given a poorer

prognosis. Therapy directed towards a

specific diagnosis resulted in resolu-

tion of symptoms in 85% of patients,

while general vestibular rehabilitation

exercises resulted in resolution of

symptoms in only 64% of patients.

Another facet of VRT is treating

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Ver-

tigo, the most treatable and most com-

mon vestibular disorder. The

treatment requires one of several repo-

sitioning maneuvers. To be effective

this procedure requires appropriate di-

agnosis to differentiate between acanalolithiasis versus cupulolithiasis

and to determine which canals and

which ear are involved. The success

rate with less than two visits is over

95 percent, with accurate diagnosis

and treatment by specially trained au-

diologists.

The inner ear houses two vital sen-

sory systems: hearing and balance.

Evaluating both of them is critical to

finding an accurate diagnosis for your

dizziness. Audiologists are the profes-

sionals uniquely qualified to evaluate

and treat, through rehabilitation, disor-ders of the ear that are not

surgical/medical conditions. c

(Information and statistics were

gathered from the American Institute

of Balance.)

Dizziness...Do I Have to Live with it?About Hearing Professionals

Hearing Professionals (HPI) began in

1995 after the owner, Dr. Lisa Nelson,had been providing services for more

than 5 years at other practices. Dur-

ing this time, Dr. Nelson came to be-

lieve that personalized care should be

the ultimate goal of an audiology

practice. She also believed that using

the most technologically advanced

equipment should be standard care.

To achieve this vision and provide an

advanced level of care, Dr. Nelson

started HPI in Laurel, Maryland. All

of the audiologists at HPI are clini-

cally trained to diagnose, evaluate

and recommend a treatment plan foryour hearing and balance system

needs. At a minimum, our audiolo-

gists hold a Masters Degree in Audi-

ology, although most of our

Audiologists hold a doctorate, Au.D.,

or Doctor of Audiology.

D


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nly one-third of people in therapy are

men, so its not surprising that I am fre-quently asked, What can I do to get my husband or

boyfriend into counseling?

I wish the answer were simple, but its as complex

as the men we love. Men fear therapy due to shame

and not just any shame, but the devastating shame of

failure. According to Psychotherapy Networker, men

whove experienced toxic doses of shame early on will do anything to avoid re-ex-

periencing it. Shame originates in early family and peer experience, and a shamed

boy becomes a man who constantly fears the possibility of humiliation. These men

are the most desperate for affection and approval, yet usually cant ask for it; in-

stead, they reject intimacy and blame or think the worst of others. Sometimes the

smallest signs of withdrawal of affection will trigger old wounds, and theyll sud-

denly lash out at anyone they think is dissing them.

Men have a profound fear of appearing weak orgod forbidfeminine, andwill do whatever possible to exert their manliness. A recent study demonstrated the

length of time a guy will tough it out with his hand submerged in freezing water de-

pends on whether he thinks his masculinity is in question. For some men, their

hand could fall off before theyd risk the shame of not seeming man enough to

take it.

In order to understand men, women cannot ignore the powerful fear that being

shamed has on our partners. Unfortunately, some women understand this and be-

come masters at shaming their men as a means of control. Men, pay attention here,

many of you dont get it either. You may not realize that avoiding shame is some-

thing that haunts you every day! A mildly embarrassing eventlike carrying your

wifes purse, can over activate a mans fear that hes failing at being a real man.

When therapy is mentioned, a man assumes he will be asked to admit he is

flawed or needs help, openly discuss and express his emotions, get vulnerable, and

depend on someone else for guidance and support. Wow! What man would sign up

for that? Men have male brains and women female brains, and we must learn to ap-

preciate each others unique differences and not expect men to give up a chunk of

their masculinity to accommodate women. What would we say if our men asked us

to give up a chunk of our femaleness to accommodate them?

Men dont enter therapy because they arent as aware of their psychic pain as

women. Men are trying harder than ever to respond in more loving ways to their

partners, to be better fathers, and to identify and manage their emotional needs

more thoughtfully. Unfortunately, many haven't figured a way to do these things

and still feel like men. What we end up seeing instead is often anger. According to

Psychotherapy Networker, mens anger is often an expression of pain that women

would likely display with tears or sadness. Men also weep by drinking, with-

drawing, acting defensive, blaming others, getting irritable, being possessive,

working excessively, becoming overly competitive, suffering somatic complaints

and insomnia, and philandering.

I facilitated a mens psychotherapy group for a year. What a giftthey allowedme into a place where few women ever treadthe inner sanctum of the male bond-

ing club. I marveled at the pain, confusion, uncertainty, these men shared. The

world saw them as Alpha Dogsbut in the group, they expressed feelings, doubts,

failures, insecurities, tenderness, and love. They found a safe place to open their

hearts to other men and not feel shame. I saw them as men who needed to be un-

derstood and accepted for the less than perfect and yet amazing men, I learned to

care for so deeply.

I wish I could speak to every man who is hurting, lonely, has painful childhood

memories, unhappy in a relationship or job, or in a difficult family situation. I

would include men who feel stressed, depressed, anxious, stuck, empty, joyless,

lonely, or the million other reasons people choose counseling. Id reassure them its

not about being broken, weak, or failing. It is about being human. Everyone needs

someone sometime. I take my car to mechanics, my computer to technicians, and

when ill, I see a doctor. I dont expect I can cure all that ails my stuff and me. How

many golfers and skiers have taken lessons from a sports coach and felt they were a

failure for doing so? If it makes guys feel more secure, in most cases, I actually do

more coaching then counseling.

When a man chooses to engage in work thats hard, unfamiliar, awkward, andeven frighteningbut which is in keeping with what really matters to himwe see

a kind of courage and resolve that characterizes, well, a real men. When we recog-

nize and honor how men communicate their caring, we can then help them find re-

lease from needless pain and allow them to be able to receive and give more in

relationships. When we respect their defenses, honor their intentions, speak to them

in a way that values their maleness, and connect with them as real human beings,

we find that men arent that different. As women who are in relationships with men

who can reveal their vulnerability know so well, its extremely rewarding to be part

of the process through which a man opens up and finds that he still feels like a man,

or even like more of one. He has learned to be truly powerfulnot over others, but

over himself. He has finally learned to express the feelings, thoughts, and caring he

was accused of not having but that were really just hidden behind his wall of mas-

culinity and fear of shame.c

About Carol Drury

Dr. Carol Drury graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral degree

in Clinical Counseling, and is a Nationally Certified Clinical Counselor. Before opening

her private practice in 2005, Dr. Drury worked for the Maryland Division of Rehabilita-

tion Services for 27 years, first as a Rehabilitation Counselor and then as a Supervisor

in the Tri County area. She was in the first class of trained Divorce and Family Media-

tors in St. Marys County. Dr. Drury has been Adjunct Faculty at George Washington

University and Bowie State Univerity and currently serves in that capacity at the Col-

lege of Southern Maryland. Her interests have always been in the area of improving

the quality of all relationships, but specifically in intimate relationships and uses the

Imago Theory of Relationships in her counseling.

O

Relationship counseling can:

Improve communication

Increase intimacy

Improve problem-solving skills

Increase friendship

Decrease arguing and fighting

Improve overall happiness and satisfaction with life

Carol Drury, PhDLife Coaching and Counseling Services

22405 Bluebird Court Leonardtown, MD 20650

301-475-5969www.cdrury.com

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long term ellnessLearn to Live Your Best Life

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MY NAME IS BILL MATTINGLY AND I AM

RUNNING FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

OF ST. MARYS COUNTY. I WOULD LIKETO ASK FOR YOUR VOTE ON NOV. 2, 2010.

My wife Patti and I have lived in St Marys County

most of our lives and raised our four children, here. I

am very sensitive to the needs of families in which both

parents are employed. Both Patti and I shared our family

responsibilities equally as we both had high pressure

management positions, which required travel. I have

served as an elected member of the Board of Education

for the last 7 years and fully understand the educational

needs of our children. I have consistently worked for

positive change in St. Marys County and would like to

continue to do so as a County Commissioner. I believe I

can bring fresh ideas and competent management to St

Marys County government.

Concern for balancedcounty development

Workable solutionswhich protect ournatural resources, while

embracing sensiblenew growth

Revitalization of ourtransportation systemsto include local travel,commuting needs andTri-County efforts forfuture replacementof key bridges

Managing countyneeds within our budget,without increasing taxes

Thank you for any support for my campaign.

Auth: G. Bradford Reeves Jr. Treasurer Campaign to Elect Bill MattinglyMailing: P.O. Box 175, Chaptico, MD 20621 web:www.billmattinglyforcountycommissioner.com

My core beliefs

and goals are:


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This summer will kick off St. Marys inaugural

restaurant week July 25-August 8, 2010. Twenty-

one participating restaurants and food services

providers will team up with local producers tocelebrate agriculture.

Unlike most restaurant weeks, Savor St. Marys strives for something

more. Each participating restaurant or food service provider has

prepared one or more dishes featuring in season, local produce from

surrounding farms. Savor St. Marys goal is to link local restaurants

with local producers and in turn give back to the community. Each

participating member will make a contribution to two local soup

kitchens, Loaves & Fishes and St. Marys Caring.

When we support our local farmers, our local agriculture,

aquaculture, we are supporting keeping open space in

our county. I think all the county residents want to

support that as well, said, Rob Plant, owner and

operator of Blue Wind Gourmet and a member

of the Savor St. Marys Steering Committee.Each of the participating restaurants

must create at least one dish for restaurant

week that features an ingredient grown

at a local farm. We are helping the

restaurants and growers build a stronger

relationship with one another that will

last well beyond restaurant week, said

Rebecca Deprey, Tourism Coordinator for

St. Marys County Tourism.

One of the dishes available during Savor St.

Marys is Stuffed Bison Burger Salad from Caf

des Artistes. The dish features ground bison from

Land o Lakes Bison Farm served over a salad mix

from B&C Hydroponics. Loic Jaffres, Chef and Owner,

emphasizes the importance of buying local. When heopened the doors of Caf des Artistes ten years ago, there

were no suppliers from Washington or Baltimore. St.

Marys County was simply too far away. Buying local

is sharing life, said Jaffres. I want to make sure local is

local, from here in St. Marys.

While the focus is on restaurant week, several

participants are not local restaurants. Chef Anne Marie

Morgan is a personal chef and owner of Chesapeake

Cuisine. Morgan designs her clients weekly menus with

local produce in mind. On an average cooking day

Morgan will visit at least 2-4 farms while shopping for

ingredients. When I started to see the advertisements

for Savor St. Marys and when the group starting

organizing, I really wanted to be a part of that. I wanted

a more comprehensive way to reach the producers that

I havent dealt with yet, said Chef Morgan.

Valerie Deptula owner of The Good Earth Natural

RESTAURANT WEEK

Savor

St.Marys

A Personal Chef Service for Southern Maryland .

ISHOP, ICOOK,

ICLEANandYOUEAT.

Visitwww.chesapeakecuisine.netfor sample menus and pricing.Call 240-237-0835 to speak with Chef Annmarie

WHOCOULDNTUSEA

PERSONALCHEF?

We are

helping therestaurants and

growers build a

stronger relationship

with one another that

will last well beyond

restaurant

week.

By Grace Jones

Food Company will be highlighting several recipes from her demo kitchen.

The Healthy Lunch Hour takes place Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2

p.m. It will feature recipes built from local produce. Dishes include a soup,

salad, or wrap. Thursday- Sunday, Larry and Laura will be in the demo

kitchen. Our specialty is organic and natural foods, said Valerie. Were

all about offering quality, healthy ingredients.

While most restaurant weeks feel capitalistic, Savor St. Marys reaches

out to the community. Its not just about dollars, its about education, said

Plant. Its about educating our public. Its educating our chefs and our

kitchen staffs to buy local and support local.

The Good Earth Natural Foods Store in LeonardtownPhoto by Robin Jones

20 July August 2010www.SouthernMarylandWoman.com



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Blue Wind Gourmet

Bollywood MasalaBrusters Real Ice Cream

Caf des Artistes

Chefs American Bistro

Chespeake Cuisine

D.B. McMillans

Fiesta Caf

Kevin Thompsons Corner

Kafe

Lennys Restaurant

Lindas Caf

Morris Point Restaurant

Ogas Asian Cuisine

Quality Street Kitchen andCatering

Rustic River Bar & Grill

Spinnakers Waterfront Res-

taurant

The Good Earth Natural

Foods Company

The Island Bar and Grill

The Lexington Restaurant &

Lounge

The Mixing Bowl

Tides Restaurant

Savor St. Marys

Patron Giveaways!!!Patrons who dine out twice during restaurant week can bring their recipts to Port

of Leonardtown Winery to redeem free tickets to one of the following events:

Taste of St. Marys St. Marys County FairRiverside Winefest Oyster Festival

Patrons can also enter the Feel the Local Love

Giveaway which includes wine from the Port of

Leonardtown Winery, Oysters from Circle C Oyster

Ranch, and a week of dinners prepared by personal

Chef Anne Marie Morgan.

August 6 author of Dishing

Up Maryland, Lucie Snodgrass,

along with featured Chef s will

appear at a book signing on the

Leonardtown Square from 5

p.m. to 8 p.m.

Also at 8:30 p.m. August

6 during Restaurant Week on

Leonardtown Square there will be a

giveaway. Contestants have the chance

to win a Mennonite-handcrafted leather

Leonardtown businesses.

Patrons who dine out twice during

restaurant week can bring their

recipts to Port of Leonardtown

Winery to redeem free tickets!

For more information on

Savor St.Marys visit

www.SavorStMarys.com.

Participating Restaurants:

Everybody is talking about green, green,

green, said Jaffres. Green isnt only recycling.

Green is buying produce from your next door

neighbor.

When we support our

local farmers, our local

agriculture, aquaculture, we

are supporting keeping open

space in our county. I think all

the county residents want to

support that as well.

The list of featured dishes, chefs and

participating members are located on the Savor

St. Marys website. Each participating chef will

restaurant accompanied by a photograph.

Savor St. Marys restaurant week will befeatured twice each year, with the next occurrence

taking place the week of February 15-28, 2011.

It will highlight local seafood and wine.

Chef Jaffres of Caf des Artistes in Leonardtown



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Business & Finance

22 July August 2010www.SouthernMarylandWoman.com

fter graduation, student

loan debt can feel like heavy ankleweights dragging you down, reachingover $50,000 for some advanced degrees.

According to Fin Aid Page, LLC, theaverage cumulative debt at graduation for

pharmacists, doctors, lawyers and doctorial students is

$88,648, $136,474, $95, 914, and $61,121, respec-tively.

Education debt is considered by many as gooddebt because it is an investment in your future. Stati-

cally, individuals who have obtained advanced de-grees have higher lifetime earnings potential.

Within the Southern Maryland region, the percent

of citizens age 25 years or older with a graduate or ad-

vanced professional degree within Anne Arundel,Prince Georges, Calvert, St. Marys and CharlesCounty is 14.7, 11.8, 9.10, 9.4 and 8.8 percent, re-

spectively.

Here are three financial planning survivor tips tohelp keep you afloat in the early years of your profes-

sional career while at the same time paying off stu-dent loan debt:

First, when searching for your first professional

ob carefully compare the entire job offer package in-cluding starting salary, employee benefits and eligibil-

ity for government student loan forgiveness programsor employer student loan repayment programs. Note

that in some circumstances any student loanforgiveness or repayments made on your

behalf may need to be included as taxableincome in that tax year.

Second, total student loan debt to annualincome ratio should equal 1 or less. For ex-ample student loan debt of $88,648 divided

by starting salary of $90,000 equals.98 which is less than 1. Therefore,

negotiate a starting salary equal to or greaterthan your total student loan debt.

Third, pay at least 10 percent of your gross

monthly income to student loan debt. Obvi-ously, if the minimum required payment is

greater than this you will need to increaseyour monthly payments accordingly.

In summary, create a solid student loan

debt repayment plan that can help you better

manager you money and create long-termwealth.c

About the Author

Christine Parker is a CERTIFIED FINAN-

CIAL PLANNER professional, personal fi-

nance writer, and President of Parker

Financial, LLC; a woman-owned fee only

registered investment advisers in the state

of Maryland. She is author of

www.2LIVEWELL.com; a financial planning

blog for women of Southern Maryland.

This article is for general informational

purposes only and should not be considered an

individualized recommendation or personalized

investment advice. She does not provide legal or

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In many industries recruiting departments are

major components in helping companies findpeople whose knowledge, skills and abilities

match those needed by the company. Here inSouthern Maryland where many defense services

firms do business with the Department of the

Navy, defense industry recruiters are looking forindividuals who can perfom jobs for their

Department of De-fense (DoD) cus-

tomers or for thecompany.

Recruiters utilize avariety of avenues tofill open positions with

skilled and knowledge-able applicants. One of

the most successful av-

enues is attending jobfairs because they help

match applicants withspecific skills to specific

job openings.

Job fairs are key,said Megan de Vos, re-

cruiting team lead for

Wyles Aerospace Group,whose headquarters arelocated in Lexington Park,

Md. They serve two pur-

poses for the companyfinding job applicantsthat may not otherwise apply online and also as a

branding vehicle to promote the company.Before speaking to a recruiter at a job fair, it is

helpful to prepare a 20-second speech about your-

self, the areas of expertise you specialize in, andthe type of jobs you are looking for. Also, check

the companys job listings to find openings thatyou believe you may be qualified to fill can help

the recruiter map your qualifications to current

job openings.Since recruiters interact with many job-seekers

in one day at a job fair, it is always beneficial tore-establish contact. After attending a job fair, al-

ways follow up with the recruiter you spokewith, de Vos recommends. Recruiters can

sometimes speak to 200 job seekers at a time.

Stand out by writing a thank you note and includea soft copy of your resume.

Aside from job fairs, searching and selectingresumes is done mostly online in todays job mar-

ket. Within our company we have a tracking sys-

tem that allows us to search the resumes of allapplicants to our positions. de Vos further ex-

plains, If I want to scan whos applied in the lastsix months that has relevant experience for a spe-

cific opening, I can do that search within our owndatabase.

For database searches to be accurate there are

key words that applicants should include in theirresumes. Key words are essential, says de Vos.

A lot of people think that using generic-typewords will get them more exposure, but if you are

looking for a specific

kind of position, buzzor key words are es-

sential to the resume.If you have experience

working with a spe-cific program or air-craft for example,

make sure you useapplicable verbiage

and acronyms, andbe sure to spell them

out.

For those who areinterested in work-

ing for a defensefirm, but find them-

selves without DoD

experience, a suc-

cessful strategy forentering the com-

munity can be to apply for

functional or administrative entry-level posi-

tions. At Wyle, the turn-over rate with mostentry level jobs is less than a year, de Vos says.

Most of these folks are recruited into support-ing any number of programs at Patuxent River.

Since the Naval Air Station is such a small com-munity, applicants who are coming from other

industries without DoD experience on their re-

sume sometimes need to first get that experi-ence.

Other than making connections at job fairs

and obtaining relevant experience, recruiters willtell you that being prepared for an interview is

the key to your success. Researching the com-pany or program you are interviewing with and

having a list of questions to ask during the inter-view is always beneficial and shows that you are

interested and prepared.

Be ready to answer some of the typicallyasked questions such as what are your biggest ac-

complishments and what are your weaknesses?de Vos adds. Turn your weaknesses into posi-

tives, be calm, presentable, and most importantlybe yourself!

For more information about Wyle or to

find out more about careers at Wyle, visitwww.wyle.com.c

About Megan de VosMegan de Vos graduated from the Robert H.

Smith School of Business at the University of

Maryland, College Park with degrees in market-

ing and international business. Prior to coming

to Wyle, Megan worked for Randstad, a staffing

agency, and then moved to corporate recruiting

for a consulting firm CRI, Inc. in Vienna, Va. For

the past four years she has been focused on

technical recruiting for DoD contractors for vari-

ous federal agency contracts including the U.S.

Department of Navy, Customs and Border Pa-

trol, Office of Naval Intelligence, National

Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, National Secu-

rity Agency, and U.S. Army, Marine, and Air

Force. Since joining Wyle, she has focused on

recruiting for NAVAIR contracts across the coun-

try. Megan is the team lead for Wyles Aerospace

Group recruiting team at the Lexington Park,

Md. location. Her interests lie in international

travel, international politics and human capitalmanagement.

Recruiting Team Lead for Wyles Aerospace Group

Business & Finance

Meet Megan de Vos

At Wyle, the turn-over rate with

most entry level jobs is less

than a year. Most of these

folks are recruited into

supporting any

number of

programs at

Patuxent River.

Before speaking to a

recruiter at a job fair,

it is helpful to prepare

a 20-second speech

about yourself, the

areas of expertise you

specialize in, and they

type of jobs you are

looking for.


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To see what the hottest colors in interior design are look no further

than the fashion runways. Whether it is a cabinet door or a fabulous

pillow the latest fabrics and textures for our homes are often high

equally. One of the biggest reasons is the textile industry. Textiles cross

and materials might look equally good in a dress as on a sofa

Color and emotionsColors evoke many different emotions warm colors make us feel comfortable

and safe using warm tones in a family room will help make space feel welcoming

and inviting. Cool colors can tend to make us feel invigorated and excited use

these tones in a kitchen or a rec room.

Some of the most common misconceptions we hear at SKD Studios are I

dont want to use dark colors like chocolate brown or dark reds because they

will make the space feel dark. Using dark colors make a space feel warm not

dark I like to use dark colors in high ceilings or on large walls to make thespace feel less overwhelming.

Another common mistake we come

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think that white or very light colors are the

best choice because it will make the space

feel larger Just like using large furniture

pieces in a small space makes it feel larger,

using dark colors will make the space feel

more intimate. Nothing can make a small

room bigger so playing up the space and

embracing the size will make the space

feel purposeful and planned.

Most clients we meet at SKD Studios fall

into two categories the homeowner that

is afraid of color and just keeps everythingbuilder white or the homeowner that wants

to use color and goes color crazy. For those that are afraid of color, we encourage

even with the brightest of

look bigger, more relaxing,

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however, monochromatic

doesnt mean all the same,

exact color. It means the

mixing of different hues of

the same color. The key is

to mix light and dark tones

in the same color family.

Repeat colors and patternsfor continuity but DONT GET MATCHY, MATCHY or your attempt at

monochromatic will just look dull and lifeless. Try a taupe on the walls with bright

a white trim and crown and

use several different shades of

taupe and white throughout

the space this is one of my

favorite looks.

And for those homeowners

that are daring and love to use

color make sure that you

follow the hue Keep the plan

simple. Let the color make the

statement without using busy

patterns and ornamentation.

Colorby Design...

Kitchen Colors..Since most appliances are basic black, white or silver, people are adding

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so its a good place to splash some

bold color and make a statement

without overpowering the room.Red packs a wallop, physiologically

speaking, increasing blood pressure,

heartbeat and energy. It instills

feelings of intimacy and passion.

Red also increases the appetite,

which explains why it can be a

good choice for a Kitchen.

Warm colors like apricot, yellows and reds are going to continue to be

popular in kitchens because theyre comforting and appetite stimulators.

explains Leatrice, who has a background in psychology as well as interior

design. What makes color trends different from year to year is how you put

them together in fresh, inventive ways.

Pantone recently announced eight new color palettes, which mix old

favorites and fresh new hues. Here are a few that Leatrice recommends for

a splash of color in the kitchen:

Agrestic this appealingly contemporized country style calls for

comforting combinations, like bruschetta browns, tender greens or

warm golden yellows, with an unexpected accent of a vibrant pink.

Savories Accent your home with deliciously exuberant, youthful and

whimsical hues. This palette includes tasty blends of chocolate and

daiquiri green, with dollops of bright hues to embellish the mix.

Ethnic Chic Style reaches a new level of sophistication when you

pair deep purple with misty yellow and stone grays or juxtapose burnt

orange against vibrant blue and dark brown.

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