Law and Language The Journey of a Latin Major-Turned-Trial Attorney
For the estimated 1 in 3 Americans who struggle with insomnia, avoiding sleepless nights is a top priority. Most people know to ease into relaxing activities and avoid blue light from digital devices for at least an hour before bedtime. However, avoiding certain foods that can keep you awake is just as important. Here are four of the worst culprits. RHYTHM WRECKERS Cheese lovers, beware! Tyramine, an amino acid found in fermented and aged foods, including cheese, tends to trigger the release of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that can raise blood pressure. Alcohol also is believed to interfere with circadian rhythms by disrupting the body’s sensitivity to natural sleep cues, such as waning light in the evening. ACID IGNITERS For the estimated 1 in 5 Americans who suffer from acid reflux, the food and drink consumed before bedtime are pivotal to sleep quality. Foods that trigger this gastrointestinal disorder include spicy items and high-fat dairy products like ice cream. Sadly, popular party fare, which includes cheese, tomato sauce, alcohol, and carbonated drinks, also can trigger heartburn. TUMMY TROUBLEMAKERS As enjoyable as carbonated beverages may be, they can cause gas, bloating, and general stomach discomfort, preventing you from settling into sleep. Other potential triggers of stomach problems include citrus fruits, which have a high acid content that can fuel stomach acid. Citrus also acts as a natural diuretic, prompting you to awaken in need of a bathroom at night. HIDDEN CAFFEINE Avoiding the caffeine in coffee, energy drinks, and soft drinks is a no- brainer, but certain teas can disrupt sleep, too. While even the highest- caffeine teas, including yerba mate and black tea, have less than half as much caffeine as a standard cup of coffee, all true teas — so defined because they are made from the Camellia sinensis plant — still have enough caffeine to disturb sleep. Only herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, and hibiscus brews are caffeine-free. And chamomile, in particular, contains the added benefit of a plant-based compound called apigenin, which calms the brain. Sleep Stealers AVOID THESE FOODS FOR BETTER SLEEP
At Cellino Law, we are always searching for exciting talent to join our firm; after all, only by bringing on the best can we provide the best service possible for our clients. While we did not have to search too far for Senior Trial Attorney Jeanna M. Cellino — daughter of Ross Cellino — her journey from
undergrad to practicing lawyer saw her take on many responsibilities across various industries. Her collective experience and tested expertise make her a valuable addition to our firm. LEARNING THE LINGO Jeanna graduated magna cum laude from Boston University School of Management, earning her Bachelor of Science in business administration with a minor in French. At the outset, she was enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences as a Latin major but was quickly drawn to the business school, which was full of international students. Jeanna studied abroad in Paris the summer of her junior year and fell in love with the country. Before pursuing her law degree, Jeanna seriously considered — and still considers — pursuing a master’s in French. LEAVING FOR LAW SCHOOL After graduating from college, Jeanna worked as a sales coordinator at a fashion company in New York City. While this experience was outside the field of law, it helped her hone her people skills and learn the art of persuasion. She went on to work as a law clerk at different legal firms, where she would discover both her passion for law and the career she wanted to pursue. She earned her law degree from the University at Buffalo Law School, where she graduated cum laude and even spent a semester at the University of Florence, Italy Law School’s Comparative Law Program. “I wanted to become perfectly fluent in French and even dreamed of practicing international law in French and English,” Jeanna told us. However, after graduating from law school and gaining experience working at various law firms, she decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and pursue a career as a personal injury attorney. Jeanna joined our firm in 2020 and loves seeing and working with her father daily, which has been a dream of hers since she was a child. When she is not working hard on behalf of our clients, Jeanna enjoys traveling and being a dedicated sports mom to her three beautiful boys, Vincent, Dominic, and Ross.
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