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February is the month of LOVE! Yes, we think about the loves of our lift, but don't forget to love yourself!! This month's newsletter is chock full of news and information that benefit you and your loved ones. We also have great February Specials to that end.
And February is the perfect time to
Stay Tuned for our Couples Event!!!
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Melanoma Increase in Young Women
As you may or may not know, Dr. Dabbah is the plastic surgeon associated and involved with the multi-modality clinic at Boca Regional Hospital. He and other doctors (oncologists, radiologists and dermatologists) review interesting and unique skin cancer cases and this article became of interest to him. We have seen an increase in melanoma in younger adults and it is quite concerning.
The most recent study from the University of Minnesota indicates that women under 40 who started tanning at a young age and continued, have a higher incidence of melanoma. The study looked specifically at indoor tanning and the study showed that women who tanned indoors were two to six times more likely to develop melanoma. The amount of radiation in these beds is comparable to the sun and in some cases, may actually produce more radiation.
CBSNews.com, 1/27/16 |
Insult to Injury - Love Yourself
The US Preventative Services Task Force has updated its 2009 recommendations for breast mammograms. So, if you weren't confused before..
In 2009, we were angry and offended that the Task Force recommended that women with average risk for breast cancer start their mammograms at the age of 50. Even the American Cancer Society suggested the age of 45 (but and then go every other year until the age of 50). Now the Task Force says one size doesn't fit all and that women at the age of 40 can opt to begin their screenings but want us to understand the statistics. Of every 1000 patients, one additional death is saved if started at the age of 40, but there are 576 false alarms, and 58 unnecessary needle biopsies. Also, two women would be overly diagnosed and treated for cancer that was not life threatening. At least now, the government is treating us as intelligent women who can make up our own minds. The American Press, 1/11/2016
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Your Child And Ear Surgery
Ever noticed some children's ears stick out or are misshapen? Ear surgery (otoplasty) has become increasingly popular over the years because people are more aware of the surgery. Many parents feel guilty about subjecting their child to cosmetic surgery at a young age, but that is the perfect time to do the surgery. At about 5 or 6 years old, kids start to make fun, or even bully, children because of their physical attributes. That's when a parent knows it's the right decision. To wait until the child is older, or even an adult, means a lifetime of ridicule. There's no question you love your child the way he/she is, but if he or she isn't happy and this will make a difference, it's worth looking into.FoxNews, 10/13/15
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Have A Heart
Did you know that symptoms of heart attack in women can be quite different than that of a man? Did you know that heart disease in women in under researched, under diagnosed and under treated? Women are harder to diagnose so we women have to be in touch with our bodies and question when something doesn't feel right. One women had chest tightening radiating up to her chin. Other symptoms are fatigue, nausea or even pain that is not in the chest. It's noted that 42% of women who have had heart attacks have NOT felt pain in the chest.
And being properly diagnosed is a problem too. Many women aren't. And even if they are, they are not given the guideline-driven medications. WE NEED TO BE PROACTIVE and when the answer doesn't seem obvious, push for heart studies!! CBSNews.com, 1/26/2016
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FINGER FOODS
Perfect for Super Bowl, perfect for Valentine's Day!!
Hogs in the Blanket (yes, the vegetarian is giving it to you)
Ingredients:
-7 oz all butter puff pastry, thawed and cut into four inch squares
-1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 TBL of water
-4 andouille sausages (3 oz each)
-1/4 cup Major Grey's chutney
-2 TBL whole-grain mustard
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 and position rack in the center. Arrange the puff pastry squares on a work surface and brush the top edges with the egg wash. Place the sausages on the bottom edges and roll up the pastry, pressing the edges to seal. Freeze the logs for 10 minutes, or until firm. (or up to 1 month).
2. Cut the logs into 1/2 inch slices and place them cut side up in 3 mini muffin pans. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden and sizzling. Turn out onto paper towel lined rack to cool.
3. Meanwhile, in a mini food processor, pulse the chutney and mustard just until the chutney is chopped. Spoon a dollop on each slice and serve.
Popovers (fill with anything: make it caprese with mozzarella, tomato and basil, or shrimp salad, etc)
Ingredients:
-1 cup milk
-1 cup all purpose flour
-1/2 tsp salt
-3 large eggs, beaten
-1 TBL unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450. Generously butter a popover pan or 2 mini-muffin pans. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk with the flour and salt; there will be some lumps. Add the eggs and butter and whisk until blended.
2. Heal the prepared pan or pans until sizzling, about 1 minute. Carefully spoon the batter into the pan or pans (Fill the popover pan 2/3 full or fill the mini-muffin pans 3/4 full) Bake the popovers for 15 minutes without opening the oven, then lower the temp to 350, and bake the giants 20 more minutes and the minis for 15 more minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet, poke a small hole in the tops with toothpick and then dry them out in the oven for another 10 minutes. Preferably serve warm.
Gougeres
Ingredients:
-1 and 1/3 all purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling
-1 cup water
6 TBL unsalted butter, cut into TBL
-3/4 tsp salt
-5 large eggs
-1 cup Greyere cheese (3 oz)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400. Sprinkle two large baking sheets with flour (or mini muffin pans). In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the butter and salt and bring to a boil over moderate heat until the butter melts. Add the 1 and 1/3 cup of flour and beat constantly with a wooden spoon until a smooth, thick paste forms. Continue beating until the dough pulls away from the side of the pan and forms a ball, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Add 4 of the egss, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the cheese.
2. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared sheets 1 inch apart or into mini muffin pans. Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and brush the gougeres with the beaten egg and bake for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and browned. Transfer to a platter and serve warm.
These can be frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in a 350 oven.
Mini Black Bottom Cheesecakes:
Ingredients:
Vegetable Spray
24 Nabisco chocolate wafers
3 TBL unsalted butter
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup fromage blanc (6 oz) at room temp (or creme fraiche, goat cheese or lebneh)
2 lg eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam, warmed
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.Line a 12 cup muffin tin with foil baking cups and spray with vegetable spray.In a food processor, crush cookies, add butter, and process until fine crumbs. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups and press down. (Use glass if necessary). Bake for 5 minutes or until almost set.
2. Meanwhile, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat fromage blanc, then add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
3. Fill muffin cups to 3/4 full.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until just jiggly. Remove and spread 1 tsp of warm raspberry preserves on top. Transfer to the freezer and chill, about 15 minutes.
5. Remove the cheesecakes from the freezer, remove the baking foil and serve.
Can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
FoodandWine, 1/31/16 |
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