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always greet me by name, ask how I’m doing, and want to hear how the law firm is going. It’s very similar to the show “Cheers” when Norm walks in and everyone hollers “Norm!” I walk in, and I’m greeted with “Tom!” (Don’t think I am special though; they greet all of their regulars by name and know them all just as well as they know me.) It’s clear that all the employees at Verrazano care a lot about their customers. They always take the time to chat with me whether they’re making my pizza to go or I’m sitting down to enjoy my meal with family or friends. One employee, Kenny, always makes an effort to say hello and ask how I’m doing. The staff at Verrazano know me, my business, and my family because, to them, I’m much more than just a customer, and that’s a feeling you don’t get too often these days. Plus, their pizza is awesome … seriously, the best! One of the best things about Verrazano is the nostalgia every time I walk into the place. Even 25 years later, Verrazano still uses the same ingredients for their pizzas. It tastes just the same as it did back in 1999 when I would cruise over during my lunch break at Bonanza with my friends to grab a quick slice. They also have the best homemade ranch that has not changed one bit over the years. If you’re in the mood for some pizza and good service, I highly recommend heading to Verrazano Pizza near Rainbow and Westcliff in Las Vegas. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Tell Ed and Ken I said hello. • Get in the habit of going to bed at the same time every night. • Limit caffeine consumption, especially after 12 p.m. • Practice relaxation techniques to put your mind at ease before bed. (I especially like the 4-7-8 breathing technique to combat anxiety … Google it!) Many of my clients struggle with chronic pain and find it difficult to sleep. According to SleepFoundation.org, pain-related sleep loss impacts millions of Americans, so you’re not alone. Unfortunately, when pain becomes a problem, it can become a vicious cycle as it prevents sleep, which in turn decreases our ability to cope with the pain. Getting sufficient sleep is especially important for my clients who suffer from chronic pain. Studies show that sleep is a natural analgesic (pain reliever) that can manage and lower pain. Just making sleep a priority and applying some of the steps above is a step in the right direction to getting more sleep. According to one study, Americans who said they were very or extremely motivated to get enough sleep reported sleeping 36 more minutes per night across the week compared with others. Even among those with pain, a higher motivation to get sleep was associated with longer sleep durations and better sleep quality. For the last year or so, I have made sleep a priority in my life and encouraged my family to do the same. For me, that means going to bed earlier than I have done in the past. After a year of practicing better sleep practices, I can honestly say that my emotional and physical well-being has greatly improved. I encourage all of you to do the same and get more sleep! As all of you know, I am not a doctor, and if you have any questions about your health, you should talk to your doctor. That being said, if any of you are interested in reading MatthewWalker’s book, “Why We Sleep,” please let me know, and I will send you a free copy. It’s a great read. –TomAskeroth
If you’re craving pizza in Las Vegas, there isn’t a better place to go than Verrazano Pizza, in my humble opinion. For the past 25 years, I’ve been a regular at this local pizzeria, and no other spot comes close to the quality of pizza and service my family and I enjoy at Verrazano. Not only is the pizza is great, but I also absolutely love the service. On a typical day, you can catch the owner, Ed, behind the counter making pizzas by hand and greeting his customers as soon as they walk in. Ed knows his regulars by name. I’ve known Ed and his employees ever since I was a student at Bonanza High School, which is down the street. Over the years, they’ve gotten to know me as well. Whenever I walk in, they
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• Poor sleep leads to increased hunger, causing you to eat more than you should; studies show that people who get insufficient sleep eat 300 more calories a day on average than when they are well rested. One study showed that when participants didn’t get adequate sleep for five days in a row, they ate more carbohydrates and gained an average of 2 pounds during this time period! • Lack of sleep greatly increases production of the stress hormone cortisol, which contributes to anxiety and depression. One study of an American school district showed that when schools changed their start time from 7:25 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., average SAT scores went up from 605 to 761 because the students were getting an extra hour or so of sleep in the morning before school. HOW TO GET BETTER SLEEP There are many methods you can follow to get better sleep through small changes in your habits. • First, be aware that blue light is proven to decrease the ability to fall asleep. To counter this, consider replacing the LED lights in your bedroom and stay away from screens on your phone, iPads, laptops, or any other electronic devices before falling asleep. • Limit your intake of alcohol before sleeping. • Take some time to nap at midday (this has shown to improve health and cognitive function), but do not nap after 3 p.m. • Lower the temperature in your bedroom to 65 degrees F. This has been found to be the ideal room temperature for sleep because your body must drop its core temperature by a few degrees before you fall asleep. • If you exercise in the evening, make sure there are at least 2 1/2 hours between the time you exercise and when you go to bed.
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