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Todays WomanWe hope you enjoy the third edition of Todays Woman. This quarterly maga-zine pays tribute to women and all that we do.Send your comments to [email protected] us on the web at idahopress.com/todays_woman.com for morestories, ideas and photos.Follow us at Facebook.com/todayswomantreasurevalley

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Scarves are one of those two-fold accessories that com-

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animal printsScarves with animal prints, especiallyleopard prints, are making an appearancethis season, most in classic earth tonesand some with a splash o color. I animalprints are a bit much, tone it down to aforal print scar instead.

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Activities


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With cold temperatures driving kids in-side in the winter months, theyll soonbecome bored with craft activities and

board games. Keep kids away from the TV andmake time to indulge in these fun winter activities.Not only will your kids love them, but youll enjoy

the family time you get to spend together.

Enjoy the holidaysThe joy and festivity of the holiday season brings with

it a host of opportunities for some fun family times.

Christmas at Sunny SlopeThe Orchard House restaurant hosts Christmas eve-

nings every Sunday and Wednesday between Thanks-giving and Christmas. The large patio and garden areaoutside the restaurant is lled with whimsical Christmasdecorations, Santa and Clyde the camel. The freefamily event includes Santa photos that are uploaded toFacebook.

Make a night of it and enjoy dinner at the OrchardHouse or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa from their espressobar.

14949 Sunny Slope Road, Caldwell, 459-8200

Indian Creek lights displayBundle up the family and head to downtown Caldwell

to enjoy the Winter Wonderland lights decorating thearea around Indian Creek and the beautiful Christmastree. All ages will enjoy the wonderful display and a walkaround is sure to get your family into the Christmasspirit. The lights are lit through the holiday season.

Winter Garden aGlowVisit the Idaho Botanical Gardens for the annual

lights display. Nearly 200,000 sparkling lights will ll thegardens to make for a magical evening visit. Along withhot refreshments, holiday music and bonres, Santawill also be available for pictures from Dec. 16-23. Hisreindeer, Prancer, will also make some appearances.The event runs Nov. 25-28, and Dec. 3- Jan. 9. Opendaily from 6-9 p.m. including Thanksgiving, ChristmasEve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New YearsDay. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages4-12 and $4 for members.

Christmas lightsEnjoying the displays other Treasure Valley familiesput on for the holidays is another great, free and funfamily activity. So pile up in the car and go for a drivearound to see some Christmas lights and decorations!

Get Outdoors!Idaho has some fantastic opportunities to enjoy the

great outdoors so get the family together, bundle up andlet your cheeks get rosy outside.

Bogus BasinWant to hit the slopes?Head up the hill to Bogus Basin this winter and try

your hand at skiing and snowboarding.Day passes:Adults: $48Children ages 7-11: $20Children under 7 and seniors over 70: Free, but col-

lect a ticket from the ofce for slope accessClasses:Walk-in group class: $30Private lesson 1 hour: $52Equipment rentals:Ski package (skis, boots, poles): $2511 and under ski package (skis, boots, poles): $18Snowboard package (board and boots): $2911 and under snowboard package (board and boots):

$25Helmet: $6

Check BogusBasin.org for more prices, package deals and dis-

counts.

Cross Country Ski/SnowshoeIdaho has lots of areas to get out into the wilderness

on some cross country skis or snowshoes. Explore a newarea and enjoy the snow on some fun trails. Rent equip-ment from a host of outdoor sports stores in the Valleythen head out to the wilds for a fun day trip. IdahoParks and Recreations lists Park n Ski locations on theWeb site so check it out and plan a trip somewhere new.

parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/recreation/parknski.aspx

McCall Winter CarnivalFamous throughout Idaho for spectacular snow

sculptures, the McCall Winter Carnival is well worththe two-hour drive north. View the amazing snowsculptures and enjoy other winter recreation activities atthe carnival from Jan. 28-Feb. 5.

mccallwintercarnival.com

Winter Sleigh RideSnuggle in blankets with your family as you enjoy a

ride on an old-fashioned bobsleigh with Bogus CreekOuttters. Arrive at a cabin in the woods where youcan enjoy a warm re, hot drinks and a three-course,gourmet meal. Rides run from Nov. 28-March 6 andcost $74 per person.

boguscreek.com, 887-7880

Enjoy the snowNext time we get snow here in the Treasure Valley,

enjoy it! Get your kids outside and play together. Havea competition to see who can make the best snow angelor join together to make a snowman.

Want to stay indoors?Snow doesnt appeal to you so much? If you would

rather stay indoors then try these fun activities withyour family.

Idaho Ice WorldPractice those skating skills and get some exercise at

Idaho Ice World. Admission and skate rentals cost $7for adults, $6 for children under 12 and $3 for childrenunder 3. Try family night on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For only $5 this is an affordable way for thewhole family to enjoy spending some time together.Check the public skate schedule online.

Check idahoiceworld.com or call 331-0044 for more information.

Wahooz Family Fun ZoneWith indoor and outdoor activities such as laser tag

and Go-Karts, Wahooz has something all kids will enjoy,whatever the weather. Prices vary based on the activity

and hours vary based on the time of year. Both are listedonline. Located at 1385 Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian.

wahoozfunzone.com.

Discovery Center of IdahoTake your kids to learn some fun facts and have a great

time at the Discovery Center. Open Tuesday-Sunday inthe winter, full hours can be found online. Admission is$6.50 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-17.

scidaho.org.

BowlingWhether your average bowling score is 60 or 160, all

ages can have a fun time bowling. With bowling alleysscattered throughout the Treasure Valley, you wonthave to search too hard to nd a place for a fun time foryour family to get together for some bowling fun!

Nampa Bowl, 485 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa; Caldwell Bowl at 2121Blaine St., Caldwell; Owyhee Lanes & Restaurant at 18 N. 1st S.,Homedale.

LibraryLibraries can be a fun place for kids to hang out, pick

out some good books and look around. Find your locallibrary and take your family along. Some have storytime for young kids so look at your librarys Web siteto see when you can take your children down to enjoylistening to a story.


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Bariatrics/Weight Loss Surgery

333 N. 1st Street, Suite 120, Boise .................................... 381-7190

222 N. 2nd Street, Suite 111, Boise................................... 381-3915520 S. Eagle Road, Suite 1237, Meridian ........................... 706-6212

Cardiology

287 W. Jefferson Street, Boise ........................................... 343-7940

300 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 101, Boise ........................... 322-1680

315 E. Elm Street, Suite 350, Caldwell ............................... 322-1680

520 S. Eagle Road, Suite 3104, Meridian ........................... 322-1680

215 E. Hawaii Avenue, Nampa ........................................... 322-1680

Cardiothoracic Surgery


Endocrinology

403 S. 11th Street, Suite 100, Boise .................................. 429-0300Family Medicine

130 E. Boise Avenue, Boise ............................................... 345-4066

610 W. Hays Street, Boise ................................................. 345-3530

701 E. Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise.................................... 381-6500

1520 W. State Street, Suite 100, Boise............................... 947-7700

3301 N. Sawgrass Way, Boise ........................................... 375-0862

3101 E. State Street, Suite 2120, Eagle ............................. 473-3275

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General Surgery

125 E. Idaho Street, Suite 202, Boise................................. 381-7215

222 N. 2nd Street, Suite 111, Boise................................... 381-3915



Internal Medicine

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4840 N. Cloverdale Road, Boise......................................... 706-8000



Maternal/Fetal Medicine


3525 E. Louise Drive, Suite 220, Meridian.......................... 706-4636

Neurosurgery


Neurology125 E. Idaho Street, Suite 300, Boise................................. 381-7335


Obstetrics & Gynecology



300 Main Street, Suite 100, Boise ..................................... 381-9270


Occupational Medicine

03 Americana Boulevard, Suite 130, Boise ....................... 706-7500


20 S. Eagle Road, Suite 2213, Meridian ........................... 706-5447Orthopedics


1075 N. Curtis Road, Suite 300, Boise ............................... 323-2600


Pancreatic Diseases


Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine


2347 E. Gala Street, Meridian ............................................ 323-3767

Urology

10 N. 2nd Street, Boise ................................................... 381-4700100 E. Idaho Street, Suite 200, Boise................................. 381-4700



20 Eagle Road, Suite 3112, Meridian............................... 706-5800

Vascular Surgery

333 N. 1st Street, Suite 280, Boise.................................... 345-6545

Vein Treatment

333 N. 1st Street, Suite 280, Boise.................................... 333-8346

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Jennifer SwindellAge: 46Your dream job: Proessional goler.

Your real job: I love working or theCaldwell School District as the public

inormation ocer because students

and teachers here are doing amazingthings and Im the lucky one who gets

to share the success stories.First dollar earned: Carhop or A&W Root Beer.Guilty pleasure: A good beer.For fun: I love to gol and watch college ootball.Bad habit you cant break: Waking up or a midnight snack.Pet peeve: Americans who dont take the time to become

educated voters.Favorite places to shop: Online. When the packages come in the

mail its like Christmas.Favorite vacation: Sharing a house on the beach in Mexico withmy best riends.Life goals: Work hard, play hard and surround mysel with positive

people.What cant you live without? A dog.Early bird or night owl? I love mornings in the mountains.

Diana RegisterAge: Really?Dream job: A lady who lunches, or

i being more practical a novelist(who gets her books made into TV

movies)Your real job: Caldwell Policecommunity service ocer, author

o Find Your Way Home and Sav-

ing Grace, published by Champagne Books under the pen nameDiana SteanoCommunity involvement: Anything rom Girl Scouts to crime

prevention. I have a hard time saying no. My mother is afictedwith this same problem, but at 68 is nally learning. I suppose

someday I will, too.Family: My husband, Chad, kids Stephen (17), Savanna (15),

Shane (13), Kaitlyn (7) and one yet-to-be named Shih Tzu puppy.Bad habit you cant break: Facebook, and chocolate however,I do recall reading once that chocolate is good or you somehow.Favorite websites: www.caldwellpolice.org watch or our new

makeover coming soon.What product cant you live without? Toothpaste.Early bird or night owl? Im a night owl who has to be an early

bird.Favorite quick-dinner recipe: Open box o Cheerios. Pour in

bowl. Fill bowl hal way with milk. Insert spoon and enjoy!

Melissa Close(aka Captain Safety)Age: 29 plus shipping and handling.

Your dream job: I have it!Your real job: Deputy Fire Marshal,

Nampa Fire Department.First dollar earned: Feeding calves.Community involvement: Kiwanis

Board Member, Nampa School District

Saety and Advisory Board, lots o on-the-job-community outreach.Family: Wonderul, brilliant, handy, and tolerant husband Dr. Brian

(handsome, too). Lots o our-legged children.Guilty pleasure: Food and drink.Bad habit you cant break: Coee.Pet peeve: Rudeness and unkindness.What product will you always buy because cant you live

without it? CoeeSecret fear? Video camerasFavorite quick-dinner with recipe: Grilled steak and Gorgon-

zola, pine nut, and cranberry salad. Seasoned lean cut o steak

(Montreal steak seasoning works wonders) grill to medium rare.In large bowl, add 3 heads o sliced romaine lettuce, 1/4 cup o

crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, and cranberries, toss. Let

steak rest or 5 minutes then slice thin and add to top o salad, orleave on the side. We try to grill early in the week and use what we

have grilled or the rest o the week.

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Before we could sit down with the woman theTodays Woman staff decided to feature on thecover, Leora Summers put in writing the story shewanted to tell. We chose Leora, the wife of Dr. SamSummers, because she dedicates countless hoursto the community in a wide variety of ways. Leo-ra agreed to be featured as long as she could focuson the value of volunteerism. She does that withthis personal perspective of her community in-

volvement. We salute her for the inspiration andmotivation she has provided for others.

Ihave been enriched, energized, and amazedby the wonderul people whom I have metthrough volunteering. I didnt always volun-

teer outside the home, but the need to do so actu-ally began with the growth o my amily.

With a newborn at home, ater earning my mas-ters degree, teaching and developing a ew o myown education programs, I elt a bit isolated andguilty that I was not using those talents and skillsthat I had been educated to do.

Soon I ound an outlet by helping out a ew timesa week at a child development center, where I could

take my daughter with me while I volunteered. Iwas doing what I needed or me while my daughterwas catching every bug under the sun. Soon I was volunteering my mom-in-law to watch my daugh-ter, so I could volunteer at the center. I got involved with a ew other oshoots rom that and was o-

ered a job to teach the group o kids I worked withat the center when they were to enter the publicschool, which caused me to begin to look at day-care options or my daughter.

I began considering the thought o payingsomeone to take care o my daughter, so I couldfll my cup by pursuing an occupation worthy omy education and training. I still didnt see whatwas wrong with this picture.

Boy was I missing the boat. That was the orkin the road that woke me up! Ah-ha ! I suddenlysaw the light! I I paid someone to take care omy daughter, it must be a worthy job, too! I couldhave that job! What better job could I have thanto raise my own daughter, in my own home, with

Volunteers are the glueCOVER

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Activities allow me to keep my priorities in check

Caldwell Centennial BandTwenty years ago, I joined and became a charter memberof the Caldwell Centennial Band to welcome the Centennial

Train as it passed through Caldwell, celebrating Idahos

Centennial.Today our volunteer band has quite a following as we per-

form free concerts every other week down at Memorial Park

each summer. Im more of a social player rather than amusician and really love getting together with these talented

members to put out a good sound! Its really fun to be a part

of a group like that while creating an enjoyable activity forthe community at the same time.

RotaryAbout 15 years ago I joined Rotary. I really liked the ideaof an international organization that worked together to

accomplish a single goal, which at the time was to eradicate

polio from the world, and through those efforts promotedworld peace.

I wanted to be a part of something that could really make a

difference, and have been a member ever since.Through Rotary, I have had many opportunities to make a

difference in our community through our efforts with theSalvation Army bell ringing at Christmas time, our Red Cross

Memorial Blood Drive, our efforts of promoting literacy

through our 3rd grade dictionary program, and our 2ndgrade book program and others.

Rotary is my most time consuming and major volunteer

effort as it does so much good, with many wonderfuldedicated people diversifying their volunteer efforts locally

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Local LegendsAbout 12 years ago, my husband and I birthed an idea that evolved into ourcommunitys Local Legends Concert which continues to be a main undraiser

or our Idaho Youth Games, held in Caldwell each summer.

We wanted an activity that would be un or the adults o our community whilebenefting the kids at the same time. This event has done much more or the

community than simply raise unds.

We used the excuse o raising unds or the kids to give permission to theadults o the community to let their hair down, to quit being closet perorm-

ers and to perorm publicly as someone other than themselves or a cause.

Ater about eight years, I was getting burned out. To my amazement, the cityo Caldwell and the Chamber came together to lit the load and join the eort,

so I continued to be a part o the machinery while they became the engine!

This event is such a great community builder, uniting community membersrom all walks o lie together to create something really un or everyone. O

all the activities Ive been involved in, this is the one that really pulls our com-

munity together the most by having people put aside their dierences as theyhave un, working towards a common cause the kids!

CommitmentVolunteers are the glue o the community and they do make a dierence.There seems to be a myth that i you volunteer to do something, that you

are not obligated to carry through with your commitment i something bettercomes along, because ater all you are just a volunteer.

As a volunteer, I would never ask anyone to do something that I would not be

willing to do mysel, unless it is outside my physical and mental abilities.

Organizers o volunteers must recognize the talents each volunteer brings tothe table, so they will be successul in what they are ask-

ing them to do. Being a good volunteer meansdoing what you say you will do and doing it

the best you can.

Am I doing something or nothing? No! I amreaping the rewards o community, good

riends and knowing that I am privileged to be

a part o something bigger than mysel tomake a dierence.

Leora Summers also helpsout the Caldwell Farmers

Market during the summer. z

of the communitymy own familys values?

Many years have passed since I gave that permissionto myself not to feel guilty about not earning that pay-check to validate the worth of my efforts, all brought onby a little baby girl that came into my life.

Volunteering has allowed me to keep my priorities incheck. We sometimes forget that our families need to beat the top of the list, while taking care of ourselves, andour communities, too.

My volunteerism has grown and branched out accord-

ing to the changing stations in my familys life. As mychildren went through the school system, my efforts wentalong with them and their needs and education.

A friend and I used to joke about teaching each otherto Just Say NO! Sometimes we bit off more than wecould chew, and we needed a support group to monitorthat. Once you became known to be a volunteer of sorts,people seemed to expect you do more and more. Now, atthis point in my life, my volunteer activities center on mylove of music, community, family and friends.


LEORA

SUMMERSLeora Summers is recognized as an en-

tertainer and a great hostess. Here are two oher avorite recipes.

This candied pecan recipe was given to meby Ellen Batt. It is sooooo goooood that I fndit hard not to eat it all mysel beore I get achance to put it on the table.

Candied Pecans

1 teaspoon cold water1 egg white

1 lb. bag o large pecan halves1 cup o sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon o salt

Beat water and egg white until rothy.Mix well with pecans.

Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt and pour overthe pecans and mix together until completelycovered.

Spread on a cookie sheet.Bake at 225 degrees or 1 hour.

Stir occasionally.

Everyone thinks they have the best hot but-tered rum recipe, but this one is truly out osight! A teaching buddy gave it to me over30 years ago and it is still my avorite!

Hot Buttered Rum Batter

1 lb. sotened butter1 lb. brown sugar1 lb. powdered sugar1 quart o sotened vanilla ice cream

Blend together the sotened butter with thesugars.

Fold in the vanilla ice cream.Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and

creamy.

Put in plastic storage container with lid.Store in rerigerator until use.

To serve:Fill a mug 2/3 ull o boiling hot water.Stir in 1 heaping tablespoon o batter until

melted.Add 1 jigger o rum and stir (the favor o the

dark Meyers Rum is outstanding)Sprinkle nutmeg on top and enjoy!


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Its the time of year when weenter into some stores with a bellringer standing post, reminding

us to dig into our wallets. Do we

make a deposit, or do we choose towalk on by? Do we add a dollar atthe check-out stand for the charitythat retailer supports? Or perhapsserve a holiday meal at a shelter?Our giving options are many year-round but theyre emphasized dur-ing the holiday season when peoplehave giving on their mind, and theneeds are publicized daily.

Deciding if you want to give,when to give, who to and how,are personal and unique to eachperson. There is no guide to tellyou how to listen to your heart, butthats exactly what you should do.People often assume that individu-als make gifts for a tax benet, butthe No. 1 reason Americans giveis because they were asked bysomeone they care about. Andgive they do, in the billions every

year. The nonprot industry is notsmall potatoes and groups are verysophisticated in their approach toreach the masses. As new givers

enter the market, theyre learninghow to get creative in the online so-cial stratosphere and learning howto engage donors in a new way.

Do your homework. Get onlineto identify what their mission is andwho they serve. Check on the IRSswebsite to determine if theyre anactual 501c3 organization, which isthe IRS classication for a nonprottax status (your gift will not be taxdeductible if they do not have thisstatus). Look on the Better BusinessBureaus list of accredited chari-ties to validate the charitys goodstanding. Determine if you wantyour money to stay within yourcommunity, of if you want to help anational or global organization.

Decide within your budget howmuch you can afford. Some peoplethink of gifts as a one-time offer-

ing, but now donors are given moreoptions. If the charity of your choicedoesnt offer an auto-deduct option,you can simply set up a recurring

gift through your banks online billpay by inputting their name andaddress into the payee information.Sending in that monthly allotmenthelps with the organizations cashow and those dollars add up over ayears time. If you make a donationonline, ensure the site is secure, lookfor the padlock on the payment site,or for the s at the end of https.Another way to give is through

your time. Nonprots have match-ing grant opportunities and as avolunteer, your time is logged inat a rate of $25 per hour towardthe matching raised funds. Somenonprots run solely on a volunteerworkforce and without the generos-ity of these individuals many inneed wouldnt have an opportunityfor some of lifes basic needs, or ahand up. In the Treasure Val-

ley alone there are over 66,000individuals living in poverty. Thereare programs help the individualto become self-sustaining, allowing

them to break a cycle of depen-dency on social systems that utilizetax payer funds.

During the holiday season ourawareness of need is heightened,but truly these organizations needassistance year round. Find oneor two organizations that speakto your personal passion and ndways to give direct to the charityor through an organization like theUnited Way. Being a donor is notjust for the rich. Give in a way or

in an amount that feels comfortableto you and is within your personalcapacity. Being a donor is muchlike anything else in life - gooddeeds have a way of nding theirway back to the source. Youll nda deeper satisfaction in knowingyouve made life a little better foranother and enriching humanity.

Donating to charity is not just for the rich

Jennifer

Deroin

Jennier Deroin is vice

president and senior rela-

tionship services ofceror Intermountain Com-

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Well-shaped eyebrows frame your

face, open up your eyes, and

accent your cheekbones. Make

the most of your face and keep your

brows maintained.

Your eyebrows play a big role in how

soft your face looks, Lee Ortivez, owner

of Salon Che in Nampa, said. It makes

you look like everythings been lifted

up when you keep them up. Its much

cheaper than a face-lift. It just keeps you

looking and feeling better.

PluckingFirst things rst: Get a decent pair of

tweezers with a sharp edge that grips well.

Decide exactly what shape you want.

Pluck slowly and check each time to make

sure your brows match. Better yet, buy an

eyebrow stencil to end up with exactly thebrows you want.

Dont over pluck! Too much can stunt

brow growth, and barely-there, patchy

eyebrows are never in style.

For women who have plucked too much

in the past and now have patchy brows,

Simply Stylin stylists recommend cosmet-

ics and show women how a pencil can

nish off your brow.

WaxingIts easier, but more expensive, to have a

professional shape your brow. If you really

struggle, this could be the option for you.

Simply Stylin in Caldwell offers a brow

shaping for $12. This includes a consul-

tation with a stylist to determine what

shape you want, what ts with your facial

features, and the tweezing and waxing to get

the desired effect.

Stylist Gretchen Wallis recommends

women maintain their eyebrow shape with

monthly appointments.

To color or not to color?Some prefer to dye eyebrows to match

a new hair color. Simply Stylin offers this

service for free with a hair color. Dont go

too wild with color; use it to accent natural

features. Slightly darker brows to match a

darker hair color works great; bright red

brows to match a bold hair choice may not

be a great idea.

Eye Brow FashionSimply Stylin co-owner Kathy Sewright

said trends have moved away from past

mentality of thinner is better to a more

prominent brow look.

Its interesting to see how thicker the

eyebrows are compared to how they were

30 years ago, she said.

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1) Evaluate your eye shape. If your eyes are large,be more generous with eyeliner on the top lid. Dont

forget to line underneath the bottom lash line or top

of the bottom lid. Those with smaller or deeply inset

eyes should limit liner, especially dark liner to prevent

the eyes from looking smaller.

2)Dont be afraid of bright colors. Eyes can reallystand out if make-up is applied as an accent. Use yourclothing as ideas for your shadow. If there are multiple

colors in the fabric to choose from, pick the ones that

atter your eyes the most. I sometimes wear brown

pants with a salmon colored top and to coordinate my

makeup, use dark brown in the crease of my eyes and

highlight with peach or pink/orange. It really makes

my eyes pop and matches my outt.

3)Mix and match color. Experiment with colors

that arent always perfect matches. I love to wear alight aqua with an awesome bright blue in the crease.

Theyre both blue but denitely not shades of each

other. The effect is great!

4) Use your ngers. Make sure your hands areclean, but use your ngers to help apply your makeup.

Sometimes brushes and foam brushes just dont work

as well as your own ngers. Fingers are also really

good for blending.

Jazz up your

look with color

Dark Blue, Bright Teal, PurpleFor this party look, I started with a teal cream shadowin the corner working most of it across the eyelid and

applied a vibrant blue in the crease and halfway under the

bottom lid. I continued the blue with a bright purple andadded teal glitter to the teal shadow and silver glitter to

the blue shadow. For the bolder look, I added a little purple and goldglitter under the lid with black liner accented my eyes with three blue

glitter dots on each side. Buxon, Sephora

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Purple, Teal, Bright BlueThis is a teal, purple and bright blue combo. I started with

a light purple base adding a bright teal, a darker purpleand fnally bright blue in the crease making sure to extendthem up toward the brow line. I blended the teal and blue

with the purple. This color combination can be put in any

order. I ollowed up with the same color order under the bottom eyelidand used black liner. Mary Kay, Covergirl

Green-Yellow, Darker GreenI started with an apple green or the base with a green-

yellow shadow or highlights along the brow and in thecorners o my eyes. I then applied a darker shade ograss green in the crease and under the bottom lash. The

fnal eect is a very bright green color that makes the

eyes really pop! Apply green, brown or black liner or a more dramaticlook. Mary Kay, Covergirl

Pink, PurpleFor this look, I used baked powder that can be applied

dry or wet depending on the vibrancy desired. I used thepink as a highlight and as the base. I used a touch owater to make it brighter, then applied regular purple and

a darker plum in the crease. I added a little water to make

the colors more intense. I really liked this eye shadow that I ound atWalmart. Hard Candy

Light Gray, Dark GrayI started with a silvery light gray or silver shadow andapplied a darker gray to the crease ollowed up with a

stormy gray or black shadow to make the eect more

dramatic. This particular look can be made more intenseor a smoky look or lighter to wear with your avorite

black and white outft. Mary Kay

Light Brown, Gold, Dark BrownI started with a light brown as base and added a darker

brown in the crease and below the bottom lash. I then

used a gold glitter shadow just above the crease anda little in the corners o my eyes to make a shimmery

eect. I used a very light tan powder as highlights on the

eyelid and near the brow. Use dark brown or black eyeliner to fnish theeect. Maybelline

Light Aqua, Bright TealI used a light aqua as base ollowed up with a darker tealpowder in the crease. To give a more dramatic eect

I used a deep teal blue in the crease. I love all o that

color! You can always add a bright green here and there,blending or an interesting gradient eect. Finish with

black eyeliner. Dont orget to apply color under the bottom lash line to

complete the look. Covergirl, Sephora

5) Expensive makeup is not always the way to go.Some of my favorite colors range from brands such as

Covergirl, Hard Candy to Mary Kay. When I shop forshadow Im always looking for the brightest colors.

6) Look online. If youre not sure how to apply

make-up or dont have any brilliant ideas, google it!

There are many tutorials, YouTube videos and per-

sonal blogs or websites that offer ideas and tips.

7) Experiment! Dont be afraid to try somethingout to see if it will work. Some of my best eye shadow

results have been from spur-of-the-moment experi-

mentation, and Ive loved the results.

8) Last, but not least, have fun! Todays world offersa literal palette of colors to choose from to jazz up

your eyes. So try something new!


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For women who want long, uttery

lashes, there are many options out

there to t a variety of budgets at

varying levels of permanency. Here are

the main options you have if you want to

lengthen your eye lashes.

DrugstoreLengthening mascaras with base coat or

primer applied rst can help create short

term eyelash extensions for an affordable

price.

Drugstores offer products like LOreal

Double Extend, Maybelline XXL Pro By

EyeStudio: Extensions and Revlon Lash

Fantasy Total Denition. All are double

ended mascaras and provide similar results

with a lengthening base coat and top coat

for color.

If you want to combine the effect

produced by these with lash growth, try

LOreal Double Extend with Lash Boost-

ing Serum. The product costs a little extra

but has a serum in the base coat that helps

lashes to grow longer. It works well to give

you great-looking lashes on a daily basis

and also better lashes over time.

Price range? $8-13.

How long does it last? Until you remove

your make-up.

How long does it take?A few moments

to apply each morning.

Risks? None.

Who is it for?Women who have nice

lashes and want a little extra length.

Rating?4/5 It only lasts as long as youhave make up on but is affordable and has

a good look.

Over the counterVarious products are available over-the-

counter that claim to grow lashes thicker

and longer. Most products are touted as

eyelash conditioners to improve natural eye

lash health. Lashipix, which seems to have

the best reviews, RevitaLash, LashFood and

many more are available online, with some

also available in stores. The products vary,

but most are applied like an eyeliner at the

base of lashes. Some can also be used on

eyebrows to stimulate brow growth.Price range? $50-150 for a tube.

How long does it last? Most productsclaim results for as long as you use them.

How long does it take? Products varyand can be applied from a few times a week

up to daily applications.Risks? Varies between products so check

out a product for side effects before you buy

it. Lashipix seems to have no side effectsrecorded.

Who is it for?Women whos lashes areshort and brittle and who want them to

grow healthier and longer.Rating? 3/5 Its expensive but some

products do have great reviews. Just be sureto check out a specic product online before

you buy it.Too expensive? If these products are out

of your price range try a drugstore alterna-

tive like LOreal Lash Boosting Serum,(also sold as the serum added to a mascaramentioned above). At about $12.49 this

might be a cheaper option to try before yousplurge on a more expensive lash condi-

tioner. However, like the price, the resultsmay also be less dramatic than with theother products.

PrescriptionLatisse is currently the only FDA-ap-

proved product that can be prescribed by

a doctor to stimulate your eyelash growth.

The product is applied once a day to the

base of your upper eyelashes and results

can be seen in about a month.

Price range? $120 for one kit.

How long does it last? Eye lash growth

will last as long as the product is used.

How long does it take? Results can be

seen in about four weeks and after 16 weeks

lashes will achieve full growth.Risks? Can cause dark marks to appear

on the eye lid.

Who is it for? For women who have

thin, light colored eye lashes and want to

lengthen, thicken and darken their lashes.

Rating? 4/5 It takes a while and is expen-

sive but patience shows great results.

ExtensionsEye lash extensions can be attached to

each eye lash by a trained professional togive long, uttery lashes. Cindy Fergeson

with Nampas Z Best Salon can administer

the extensions and is trained with Nova-

lash. There are a variety of different lash

companies for extensions and Fergeson

recommends researching a company before

getting lash extensions.

Price range? $150-300 for initial set of

lashes. $25-65 for ll-in.

How long does it last? About a month,

depending on how well the lashes are caredfor. Extensions fall out with natural lash

growth so ll-ins are required to maintain

full lashes.

How long does it take? An initial set

takes 2-3 hours to apply so lashes immedi-

ately have the effect.

Risks? Some companies use harsh glues

that can be harmful and human or horse

hair that can trap bacteria.

Who is it for?Anyone who would like

longer, more dramatic lashes.

Rating? 3/5 It is expensive to have the

extensions and to maintain, but shows

good results.

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Other lash procedures:Eyelash tint: For people with light hair

color, this can darken the lashes to make

them more visible.

Eyelash permanent wave: Creates a

natural curl, like a perm for your lashes.

Each costs $40 at Salon Ch in Nampa

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Dont dismiss it as just the winter

blahs. You may be suffering

from SAD seasonal affective

disorder a form of depression that

usually hits during the cold, dark days offall and winter. Seasonal means that it

usually hits every year when the days get

shorter and darker and clear up when

the days get longer and sunnier.

If you suffer from SAD, you probably

will feel moody, sad and lethargic. Other

symptoms can include fatigue, hopeless-

ness, anxiety, social withdrawal, over-

sleeping, loss of interest in activities and

difculty concentrating. Sufferers often

overeat and crave carbohydrates, leadingto weight gain, which will depress you

even more if youre like most women.

Who gets it?Up to four times as many women as

men suffer from SAD, the majority of

them over age 30. According to the

National Institutes of Mental Health,

women are twice as likely to suffer from

depression as men, and SAD is a form

of depression.Depression, including SAD, runs in

families. If some of your blood relatives

suffer from it, you probably are more

likely to experience it.

Geography is also a factor. People who

live in far northern parts of the northern

hemisphere and far south in the south-

ern hemisphere are much more likely to

develop the condition. In fact, the farther

you are from the equator, the higher

your risk becomes.

CausesAlthough the specic cause of SAD is

unclear, lack of natural light is a major

factor. Why? Because sunshine increases

the bodys natural production of melato-

nin, a natural hormone that affects sleep-

patterns and mood, and serotonin, a

brain chemical that affects mood. As the

days shorten and you get less sunshine,

your brain chemistry can be off balance.

Add to that genetics, age and gender and

your risk of developing SAD increases.

How to help yourselfYou should visit your doctor to deter-

mine whether your symptoms are SAD,

more severe depression or something else.

One of the most common treatments

for SAD is light therapy using special

lights. By mimicking natural light, they

appear to cause chemical changes in the

brain that elevate your mood and help

with other symptoms of SAD. Its easy

and its effective. While sitting in front of

the light, you can eat, watch TV, read,work on your computer or perform other

activities. Side effects of light therapy

are minimal; however, you should avoid

looking directly at the light when you are

using it.

More severe casesFor more severe cases of

SAD, medications and

psychotherapy can help.

Talk to your doctor aboutthe best plan of action

for you.

Here are some other

things you can do to help

head off symptoms:

Try to get out in the

sunlight any chance you

get. Nothing helps lift

your mood more than

natural sunlight. Go

for a walk. Even on

a cloudy day, naturallight can help lift

your spirits and

youll feel good about

yourself for getting

some exercise.

Open drapes and

blinds to let sunlight

into your home as

much as possible.

Keep windows clear to let in light. Sit

near windows when possible. Rearrange

your furniture to maximize your expo-

sure to the sun.

Plan winter vacations to warm, sunnyspots.

Exercise regularly to help relieve stress,

which can contribute to SAD.

Try to stay with a regular sleeping

routine. Avoid naps.

Dont use alcohol and unprescribed

drugs for relief of symptoms.

Alternative treatments you may

want to try include:

Nutritional supplements such as St.

Johns Wort and SAMe may be helpful.However, before you try these supple-

ments, be sure to check with your doctor

about interaction with other medications,

especially antidepressants.

Meditation can help relieve stress and

anxiety.

Yoga blends exercise and

meditation, a great combination to

lessen stress and increase your sense

of well-being.

Massage therapy can help

loosen tight muscles and leaves you

feeling relaxed and peaceful.

Indulge yourself at a spa fa-cial, manicure, pedicure. Better yet,

invite girlfriends to join you you

cant help but feel better after a day

of pampering.

Remember, you dont have to crawl in a

hole to get through the winter months.


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How to pick a light box1. Be sure you get a light box that is made specif-

cally to treat SAD.2. A brighter light box takes less time each day than

a dimmer light box. The average length o a sessionor a system delivering 10,000 lux (a measuremento light intensity) may take 30 minutes vs. two hours

with a 2,500-lux light box.

3. Look or light boxes that emit as little UV raysas possible.

4. Go online and do your research on light boxes to

get more inormation about them.

Dont be SAD this winter.B debbie Kuhl Bettecurt Fr T W


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Natalie WilhiteAge: 57Concerns: Lines and wrinkles,

skin tone, loss of elasticitySkin does not turn over as

fast as we age so a series of peels andhome treatments must be done to keepdead skin from settling in and makinglines and deep wrinkles. Skin also losesits elasticity and suppleness because ofpoor circulation and the breakdown

of collagen and elastin. Laser is aneffective tool to immediately stimulatecollagen production.

Treatment: A series of treatmentsthat consisted of 14 percent JessnersPeel with hydroquinone, 30 percentGlycolic Peel with Microdermabrasionand Ultrasonic, Salicylic Peel with Mi-crodermabrasion and Ultrasonic, anda nonablativelaser treatment. Spaced2 to 4 weeks apart depending on treat-ment given and recovery time neededfor a period of three months.

Home regimen: Cleanser, VitaminC serum with antioxidants, scrub,heavy moisturizer, eye cream andsunblock.

3-month treatment: $3206-month supply of home care

products: $270Visual Effects Salon and Spa: We

absolutely achieved the desired resultsfor Natalie. Her overall skin texture issmoother, her ne lines are reducedand her skin is healthy therefore the

elasticity is better. Shes glowing.Follow up: Repeat every 6 weeks

and stay on home regimen.

Heres what Natalie reportsWhat do you think of the results?

Love them.Will you continue (need) treat-

ment? I will continue. I am excitedto think that I can age more grace-fully. Im looking forward to my skinbecoming more rm and having less

damage.Was the result worth the time

invested? Denitely.If you had a friend who had simi-

lar issues with her skin, would yourecommend that they make theirown investment? Of course. Youcant put a price on self condence.

Thanks Marti.Whats changed for you since

having the treatment? My skin feelssmoother and more rm.

Do you have anything else toreport on the process?As a licensedRealtor, I am always taking continu-ing education to set myself apart fromothers in my eld. I love that Marticontinues to educate herself and hasso much knowledge to share. It makesit easy to trust her care and advice. I

have learned a lot. This has been agreat experience and I am so gratefulto have been chosen to receive such anice gift.

Breonna MorrisAge: 17Concerns: Active acne and acne scar-

ringSkin is hormonal and over active oil

glands need regulated. Blackheads mustbe cleaned out and products used todry up active acne, taking caution notto overuse. The key is to regulate theoil production of the skin with glycolic,salicylic and lactic acids, benzoylperoxide

as well as witch hazel and tea tree. Whenproducts are overused or products areused that contain alcohol it will have theopposite effect and stimulate oil produc-tion.

Treatments: Treatment given every2-3 weeks to clean out blackheads. Deepcleansing using the Ultrasonic skin scrub-ber, salicylic acid treatments as well as7 percent Jessners solution treatments.Both treatments addressed acne as well asacne scarring.

Home regimen: Rid skin of dirt and

debris that cause acne. Common airpollutants cause daily damage. Cleansetwo times per day with cleanser contain-ing salicylic acid and benzoylperoxide.Tone skin two times daily, using salicylicand witch hazel toner. Spot treat with10 percent benzoyl peroxide gel andmoisturize with product that contains teatree to kill bacteria. Sunblock to preventacne scarring.

Cost of treatments: $2256-month supply of home care prod-

ucts: $149

Follow up care: Home products areessential and will have to be changedas a teenager ages and hormone levelschange. Deep-cleansing treatment areneeded every 4-8 weeks depending onacne activity.

Visual Effects Salon and Spa: Weare very happy with results of Breonnastreatments. Acne activity has reduced by50 percent with no more deep black-heads giving her face an overall smootherfeel and appearance. Breonna will need

follow up treatment as her hormone lev-els are changing. The main thing we havedone is prevent her from having thosehuge red nasty acne scars as an adult.

Heres what Breonna reportsI am so very happy with the results!

My face has NEVER been so clear andI feel more condent. I have struggled

with acne for so long so this was such ablessing.

Will you continue (need) treatment?I will do whatever Marti says I need todo! She has helped me so much and if itkeeps my face clear I will do anything!

Was the result worth the time in-vested? For sure!

If you had a friend who had simi-lar issues with her skin, would yourecommend that they make their owninvestment? Most denitely!Whats changed for you since havingthe treatment? I am not worried aboutpeople seeing me without my make-uplike I was before. I feel like I dont have tohide my face anymore.

Facial winners evaluate treatments

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receive free extensive facial treatments

from Visual Effects Spa & Salon in

Boise. Here are their reports along with

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Patricia Walker WhiteAge: 48Concerns: Melasma, sun spots, and

thin skin as well as wrinklesTreatment: a series of treatments that

consisted of 14 percent Jessners Peelwith hydroquinone, 30 percent glycolicpeel , lactic peel , nonablativelaser treat-ment and brown spot removal lasertreatment. Spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart de-pending on treatment given and recoverytime needed for a period of 3 months.

Home Regimen: Cleanser, VitaminC serum with antioxidants, scrub, heavymoisturizer, lightning serum with hydro-quinone, eye cream and sunblock.

3-month treatment: $6206-month supply of home care prod-

ucts: $310Visual Effects Salon and Spa:We are very happy with the results we

received from Patricias skin. Because ofchemotherapy and the stress on her bodyher issues were magnied. With thatsaid, her photo damage has lightened50-60 percent. Her overall skin texturehas improved and her tissue is healthier.Because of the damage from the chemo

we will continue to treat her on a 2-4week treatment schedule until we achieveenough results that she can continue withjust monthly maintenance.

Heres what Patricia reportsWhat do you think of the results?

I was impressed and pleased with theresults.

Will you continue (need) treatment?I can see a marked improvement in myoverall skin and I would like to continueto see the healthier glow it brought.

Was the result worth the timeinvested? The benet far exceeded thetime it took.

If you had a friend who had similar

issues with her skin, would yourecommend that they make theirown investment? I already have! WhenI told one of my friends of the removalof a few of the sun/age damage spotson my face she told me how she wantedto have this done but wasnt sure if itwas worth the investment. I sharedwith her each step of the process I had

undergone and shared the contactnumber with her and many oth-ers since then. I was impressedenough to trust them with myown friends and family and mydaughters are now clients as well.

Whats changed for you sincehaving the treatment? My skin

having a younger and brighterappearance gave me morecondence to try some otherimprovements and because theresults were so afrming I wasreminded how important it is tokeep yourself on the list. As women wetend to put everyone elses needs beforeour own but I realized I wasnt setting avery good example for my daughters if Ididnt take care of my self as well.

Do you have anything else to reporton the process? I was surprised athow much I learned along the way. Istarted modeling at a young age andhave always tried to care for my skin andlearn more about the changes to it butI learned many new things from Cassie.Her professionalism greatly impressedme as well as the care she has taken tolearn her craft well. Its never too earlyor too late to start taking care of your-self and the results I received are proof.


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3. Elevated LungeStand with your right oot orward onan elevated surace and let oot backthree-our eet. Make sure that yourentire right oot maintains contact withthe surace throughout the exercise. Lityour let heel and ex both knees, lower-ing body. Keep the ront knee behind the

toes and be sure to lower straight downrather than shiting weight orward. Pushthrough the right heel and raise yourbody to the starting position. Do 12-16repetitions then repeat on let side.Note: Any elevated surace, such as astep, can be used in this exercise. Tomake the exercise easier, do the lungeon a at surace.

4. Standing BandHamstring Curls

Position a band around both your ankles. Shityour weight to your let leg and ex your right oot.Raise the right heel toward the glutes, keeping theknees aligned, and pause briey. Return slowly, withcontrol, to starting position. Repeat on let side.Note: Any kind o band or tubing can be used tohold the ankles together.

Work for t,tonedthighsB Tbith SiecStrengthening the hamstrings is a sure fre way

to create stronger, more defned legs. NampaRecreation Center Group Fitness Coordinator

Jenn Healy demonstrates these exercises that will

work the hamstrings to help you get frmer thighs.

1. Suitcase Dead LiftBegin standing with your eet hip-width apart, toes and knees acingorward, knees slightly exed anda weight in your right hand. Hinge(old) at the hips while pushing theglutes back. Keeping the weightclose to the body and body-weight

in the heels, lower as ar aspossible without losing alignment.Return to start position in a slowcontrolled manner by contractingthe glutes and lengthening spine.Do 12-16 repetitions then repeaton let side.Note: To demonstrate, Healy usesa kettle bell or weight; any kindo weight could be used in theexercises, such as a dumbbellor even a carton o milk.

2. Stability Ball Hamstring CurlLay on the oor with your arms relaxed at your sides.Place the stability ball under your heels with your legsextended, knees slightly bent and hips raised. Drive yourheels into the ball and roll toward the glutes. Hold brieyand roll ball back to starting position. Do 12-16 repetitions.Note: Stability balls are a versatile piece o home ftnessequipment. Find them at a local department or sportinggoods store or about $10-20.

5. StandingHamstring StretchStand with your right leg extended (oot may be onan elevated surace) and let knee exed. Rest your

hands on your let thigh (not on the knee) and hingeat the hips lowering your torso toward the leg. Gen-tly rotate your tailbone upward. Pauseand hold or 20-30 seconds. Repeat onthe let side.Note: Since the exercises contract thehamstrings, it is important to end withthis stretch to lengthen the musclesback out.

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Hamstrings:The role o thehamstring muscles is to bend the kneeand to move the thigh backwards atthe hip.


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Whether it happens in front ofthe mirror or on the scales, in the

doctors ofce or in a bedroom at

3 a.m., more and more TreasureValley women face a critical mo-

ment of truth: Its time to getserious about weight loss.

Often, theyve faced that moment

more than once, responding with a va-riety of diet and exercise programs that

ended in failure with the onslaught oftemptation, stress and other factors.

After walking that lonely road, howdoes a woman know when her ownefforts arent enough and she needs to

turn to a program that offers not onlymoral support, but also what could be

called the big artillery?

First, according to the NationalInstitutes of Health, a persons weight

loss decision needs to be discussed witha physician in the following circum-

stances:

1. If a person is trying to lose more

than 20 pounds.2. If the person has any chronic

medical conditions or is at high risk for

medical conditions.

3. If the person is taking any medica-tions for any chronic disease.

4. If the person plans on using medi-

cines for weight loss.

In the end, it is a highly individualdecision. After meeting these criteria,

many women go some kind of a weightloss plan under a doctors care. Some

succeed while others do not.

Whatever course is chosen, there are

a few constants. A woman must do it

for herself and not for others, and mustrealize that her mental outlook and eat-

ing habits will need to change if she isto succeed long-term.

If a woman makes the decision to

go beyond regular dieting, should she

choose a medically supervised pre-

scription drug plan, HCG hormonetreatments, hypnosis, gastric bypass

(Roux-en-Y) surgery or gastric band-

ing (Lap-Band) surgery? Do these

programs work? And, how do they

compare in terms of safety and cost?

This article rates local programs us-

ing criteria set by the Weight Control

Information Network, a service of the

National Institute of Diabetes and Di-

gestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK),

with one addition. These are:1. Healthy eating plans that reduce

calories but do not forbid specic foods

or food groups.

2. Help to increase moderate-intensity

physical activity.

3. Slow and steady weight loss.

Depending on ones starting weight,

experts recommend losing weight at

a rate of one-half to two pounds per

week. Weight loss may be faster at the

start of a program.

4. Medical care if losing weight by

following a special formula diet, such

as a very low-calorie diet (a program

that requires careful monitoring from

a doctor.)

5. A plan to keep the weight off after

it is lost, including a plan that covers

the psychological element; that the

client will be helped to change thought

patterns and habits that contributed to

the weight gain.6. Many programs are not covered by

health insurance but can be paid with

FLEX benets or cafeteria plan dollars,

but only if they have been prescribed

by a doctor and the patient is under

the care of a doctor, according to Tina

Combs, assistant human resources

manager for the city of Nampa.

7. What about long-term success

at keeping weight off? Its hard to

judge success rates for the programs,because some statistics are based

on only those clients who complete

a certain amount of time in the

program, without taking into account

those who drop out. No matter which

plan is chosen, there are always some

individuals who re-gain weight.

Women who wish to lose weight with

any program should study all options

carefully before making a decision.

With any program, all those who suc-

ceed at keeping weight off are deservedly

proud of their accomplishment, for they

committed themselves to changing eat-

ing behaviors, and succeeded. Those are

hard-won triumphs. Local weight loss

programs can provide help during that

long journey.

When you cant lose weight on your own

weightloss

Shelley ThayerBeore she started a medically assisted weight

loss program, Shelley Thayer never ate breakast.Now, at the least, she drinks a protein shake ev-

ery morning.

Dr. Rader really pushes eating breakast. And

Ive learned a lot about my body chemistry and

about ood. For instance, i you put a substance

in a glass o water and it melts, dont eat it its

high in sugar, she says.

Beore she could even start learning, she un-

derwent basic medical tests, including an elec-

trocardiogram, to tailor a weight loss plan to her

needs.She was prescribed phentermine, an appetite depressant,

chromium glucosumine, which is said to have a positive eect on

the bodys glycemic unction, and Metormin, which helps control

the amount o glucose in the bloodstream andhelps with weight loss.

Shelley learned that overweight people pro-cess ood dierently than others. She alsolearned about nutrition, metabolism, behaviorpatterns, and the psychology o obesity.

Participants were challenged to keep a ooddiary.

We learned to eat palm-sized portions, andto cut back on carbohydrates. The diet is similarto the Atkins Diet high protein and low carbsonly you get more carbs. Our goal is to get oursugar intake to seven to 10 teaspoons a day,she noted.

This reers to sugar broken down in the blood-stream rom carbohydrates. On his website, Dr. Rader says onecup o spaghetti yields eight teaspoons o sugar so Shelley hadto learn how to fgure out the amount o sugar or every meal.

In her frst month on the program, she lost 13 pounds and has

lost an additional fve. She has been sidelined with medical

problems but plans to get back on the program soon.The weight just melts o. The medicines help you keep to a

routine, but the clinic holds you accountable. They work toward

weaning you rom the medications, she says.

Does it take a lot o time rom her work as customer service

manager at the Idaho Press-Tribune? The frst time, it took an

hour, but later you just get weighed and see the doctor and it

takes 15 minutes, Shelly says.

The program was not covered by her insurance. She said each

visit, including the medications (except Metormin), costs $80.

(Metormin costs $4 (with insurance) or a 30-day supply.)

The main ocus is that we have to change our eating habits.

Its a lot like Dr. Gotts No Flour, No Sugar Diet. Im glad Im doing

it, Shelley says.

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StephanieWyatt

Nine years ago,

in desperation,

Stephanie Wyatto Boise sat down

and wrote hersel

a letter. At more

than 400 pounds,

she was unhappy

physically, mentally

and emotionally.

I was de-

pressed. I ft into

the very last plus

size there is in

womens c lothing.

She says she

masked her

pain by being

large and in

charge. In her

job, she decorated lovely cakes but that environment was not help-

ul in changing her weight problems.

At a point where she elt that being overweight had ruined every

aspect o her lie, and in tears, she stayed up late one night and

wrote hersel a letter. When I was fnished, I said, OK, this is it. This

is the point where I need to change and become a dierent person.

She eventually went to Idaho Weight Loss and ollowed a medi-

cally assisted weight loss plan. Over time, she lost more than 200

pounds.

She gave up her job decorating cakes and began to study to be a

personal trainer. She says she takes her lie one step at a time now.

Whenever Stephanie sees the ramed letter on her wall, she

remembers her promise to hersel to never let her weight get in the

way o her happiness again.

Im so much happier, she says. My nine-year appointment with

Dr. Rader is next month. Nine years later Im still ecstatic! Not only

because Ive lost the weight but that I overcome the daily struggle to

keep it o which I truly believe is much more difcult than losing it

in the frst place.

We spoke with Dr. Allen Rader of Idaho Weight Loss

(formerly the Cudmore Clinic) in Boise. Healthy Habits in

Meridian and Caldwell also offer programs for medically

assisted weight loss. Certain prescriptions can provide pow-

erful help in losing weight; however, medical professionals

should monitor their use.

Statement from Dr. Rader:Our treatments are individualized based on nutrition,

metabolism (or biochemistry), behavior patterns, and the

psychology of obesity. To be successful, a weight control

program must address all four of these.

Over 400,000 Americans will die this year from being

overweight and the diseases that go with it. In many

people, it is biochemical and not a weakness or a failure.

Once a persons biochemistry is changed, their body can

begin to shed pounds.

Here is our niche: when you have a heart problem, you

go to your family doctor and he helps to the limit of his

ability. Then you go to the cardiologist, who helps until

you need surgerythen you go to a cardiac surgeon. A

bariatric clinic is like the cardiologistwhere you go when

your family doctor cant help anymore, but before you see a

bariatric surgeon.

We try to prevent patients from reaching the weight

where surgery might be considered, and to get their

weight down if they are at that point. If they stick to our

program for one year, half of those patients do as well

as they could with bariatric surgery. However, some may

eventually have surgery.

Its hard to know when to recommend that a patient

should come to us. Obviously, if they come in at 180

pounds rather than 280, it is easier to lose weight.

With diet medications I try to reproduce what happens

with bariatric surgery. The prescriptions we use have been

out for 50 years and we monitor our patients closely for side

effects. One of those is phentermine, which decreases ap-

petite. We choose not to use HCGour results are better atone-third the cost.

We treat obesity like any chronic disease, so our role isnt

over when the weight is lost. When it is as low as it can go,

we set up a maintenance plan.

Four out of ve patients that come for just three visits lose

enough weight to reduce their long-term risk of diabetes

over 50 percent. Patients that lose weight in the program

have improvements in their lipid prole (cholesterol and

triglycerides) equal to or better than commonly used cho-

lesterol medicines. Many patients can come off of blood

pressure medicines, lipid medicines and antidepressants.I won the National Weight Loss Doctor of the Year

award in 2007 and have taught physicians across the coun-

try how to match our success rates.

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HCG hormones

We spoke with Kim Bowles of Healthy Habits in

Meridian and Caldwell.

Please note that HCG is a very different form of

weight loss that is only used for clients who are extreme-

ly obese, Kim says.A dieter in this program gets injections of the HCG

hormone plus a 500-calorie per day diet, and lipo

injections.

Statement from Kim Bowles:We provide a free consultation to go over all the op-

tions with a new patient, and depending on their needs,

we may recommend medically assisted weight loss or

HCG hormone protocol.

The HCG plan is for those who need to lose weight

quickly it is a quick, but strict protocol. The aver-

age loss is 1 pound per day for up to 45 days.

HCG is a natural hormone produced during preg-

nancy which helps the fetus to access stored fat. It helps

the mothers skin snap back and burns 3,500 calories a

day of stored fat. It resets a clients metabolism. Afterone month, the patient is eating 500 oral calories a day

but feels no hunger because stored fat is being burned.

It is not a stimulant, and it does not cause the loss of

muscle mass.

There are few to no side effects to HCG and it is

prescribed through a local pharmacy. It

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