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August 2017
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My Mother’s Incredible Impact on My Life, My Personality, and My Practice A Legacy of Generosity and Understanding
audiologist. That may sound strange, but think of it this way: Hearing impairment restricts the quality of communication we have between us and our loved ones. It’s always been my goal to restore those connections in my patients, allowing them to fully enjoy those relationships that, really, make life worth living. Those who guide us in the course of our lives move us so greatly — often without us even realizing the influence of their actions. I certainly can’t imagine where I’d be without my mom inspiring and motivating me throughout my life. She was a hilarious, amazing woman who made me feel like I could do anything. She never doubted me for an instant. Since her passing last year, I have striven to continue her legacy of genuine compassion and generosity. As I write this, I’m overcome with gratitude for everything she did for us. I miss her, each and every day.
things — always putting everyone else’s needs before her own. Even late in life, as the cancer began to spread, she didn’t want anybody worrying about her or going out of their way to take care of her. But of course all of us did, attempting to repay even a tiny fraction of the inestimable gifts she’d given us during her life. When I was growing up, my mom constantly stressed the importance of school. “The key to having a better life than this,” she’d say, “is education.” She took great pains to ensure I had adequate time to do my homework, even going so far as to scratch chores off my list to give me more time. She knew that education would be paramount for building my own path, and with two degrees and a doctorate under my belt, I can say with confidence that she was right. Not only that, but she imparted a love for human connection in me that, in many ways, directly resulted in me becoming an
Over the course of our lives, we all collect a long list of mentors and teachers who see something in us and push us to become better people. For me, though, the most positive influence on my life wasn’t any professor or coach — it was my mom. My mother was an incredible person. The prime example of generosity and caring, she truly affected each and every person who had the pleasure of getting to know her. Her influence on me is difficult to put into words, and I’m certain that I have her to thank for everything I’ve accomplished over the years. Growing up, our family didn’t have a lot. My mom raised my younger brother and me by herself, working three jobs at all times to put food on the table. Primarily a caretaker and nurse’s assistant, she was always taking on extra work so she could provide us with the opportunities she thought we deserved. Looking back, I’m moved by the enormity of the sacrifices she made. But that was just how she did
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Popcorn is considered to be a fairly healthy snack by most experts, especially when compared to other salty treats, like corn chips. Unfortunately, microwave popcorn is another matter. Many popular popcorn brands use trans fats, which the Centers for Disease Control estimate are related to 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths annually. Additionally, a study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health identified a connection between the chemical diacetyl, used to flavor microwave popcorn, and cases of lung disease in workers at popcorn factories. For popcorn lovers, the answer is clear: Make popcorn yourself! Pour ¼ cup of popcorn kernels into a regular brown paper bag, fold the top of the bag shut tight, then pop in microwave for about two minutes, or until popping slows to a second between pops. Voila! Fresh popcorn with no factory chemicals. If you’re craving some fun flavors, try these simple recipes. Traditional Butter Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then drizzle it along the sides of a brown paper bag. Pour your already popped popcorn into the bag until it’s half full, close the bag tight, and shake vigorously. In no time, you’ll have perfectly buttered popcorn! Cinna-sugar Bliss This is a great recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar to 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Drizzle onto the edges of a brown paper bag, add Shake Up Movie Night With Crazy (Healthy) Popcorn Recipes
“My significant other and I came in on a late Friday afternoon to get our hearing tested. Dr. Janice Powis was extremely professional and made us feel right at home. At first, I was nervous, but Dr. Janice kept the process simple and quick. Instead of pushing us to purchase hearing aids, she taught us ways to protect our hearing. She was extremely patient and sincere. This probably is one of my best experiences at the doctor’s office.” – Mei Mei M.
popped popcorn, and shake well! Sriracha Sesame Celebration
Here’s to the adventurous popcorn lovers! Combine 1 tablespoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle half over popcorn and shake well inside of bag. Repeat with remaining mixture.
“Positive. Dr. Powis was very straightforward, informative, and responsive to our questions.” – Sandra K.
Whether you’re preparing for a movie marathon or need an after- school snack, any of these recipes will be tasty alternative to the chemicals saturating microwave popcorn. Enjoy! 2 | quincyhearing.com | 617-934-2422 | 67 Coddington Street, #103 Quincy, MA 02169
Hearing Health TIPS
These Everyday Things Are
instance, are twice as likely to experience hearing loss than the rest of the population. Follow your recommended diabetic treatments to reduce this damage. Blow-Dryers A hair-dryer near your head can put out more than 85 decibels of noise, past the point that the National Institute of Health says could put you at risk for hearing loss. Maybe next time, consider air drying your hair-do. Loud Music Live shows aren’t the only music that’ll damage your ears. Cranking up the volume in your earbuds to drown out outside noise can hurt more over time than even the loudest performance. Keep the volume at or below 60 percent to make sure it’s at a safe level. If you still can’t hear the music, consider sound-blocking headphones. Medications Diuretics for heart disease, chemotherapies, and antibiotics can damage your ears. Getting better is probably your first priority, but it’s worth talking to your doctor about whether the dose is high enough to hurt your hearing. Ibuprofen and aspirin can also hurt your hearing in large amounts, so make sure to stick to the regular dose.
Anybody who’s headed home from a concert
with ringing ears knows how much damage loud noises can do to
your hearing, but obviously, rock music is far from the
Damaging Your Ears
only culprit. Here are a few sneaky contributors to hearing loss to
watch out for. Blood-Related Conditions Diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol affect almost every cell in your body, including your ears. Vibrations from tiny hair cells in your ears send your brain messages about what you’re hearing, but those cells need proper blood flow to function. Diabetics, for
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Avocado and Cucumber Cold Soup Summer may be drawing to a close, but the heat doesn’t feel like it’s going anywhere soon. Cool off with this light, cold soup and enjoy those last few sunny summer afternoons!
Ingredients • Olive oil • 2 medium ripe
Recipe inspired by kirantarun.com.
• 1 clove garlic • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 6 stalks spring onions • 1 jalapeno • 1 lemon, juiced • ½ cup cold water
avocados, halved • 1 large cucumber, halved
Directions
4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed bread, avocados, spring onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Coat halved avocados with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot. 3. Grill vegetables until everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once grilled, remove and place on platter to cool.
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INSIDE this issue SEE WHAT’S My Mother’s Incredible Impact on My Life, My Personality, and My Practice PAGE 1 Movie Night Just Got Butter Hear What Our Patients Are Saying PAGE 2 Everyday Items That Are Damaging Your Ears Avocado and Cucumber Cold Soup Sudoku PAGE 3
Blast from the Past PAGE 4
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY August 1914
Lieutenant Timothy C. Winegard describes as “a context of nationhood and a sense of pride in an achievement” as new-world nations testing their mettle. This was particularly true in America, which entered the war relatively late to topple the German alliance. It was the United States’ first European intervention.
by intentional blockades of civilian food supplies by both sides. Historian N.P. Howard writes that these blockades “spread death and disease, as famine encroached upon the civilian populations of Central Europe.” Blockades on some countries, especially Germany, were not lifted after the war ended in 1918. These punitive measures resulted in needless death and more tensions between Germany and the rest of the world, which led to the Second World War a few decades later. Some countries fared better. America and Canada, untouched at home across the Atlantic, found what Canadian
August 1914 may be the most important August in history. Tensions had been simmering in Europe for years, and in August the first shots were fired — the beginning of World War I. Patriotic jingoism amongst European nations soon turned to horror as the full picture of mechanized slaughter became clear to all. By the end of 1914, a million European soldiers and citizens had been killed in the trenches and city streets. The war would claim the lives of 15 million more and the souls of a rapidly globalizing world.
The war put immense pressure on lines of supply, pressure that was intensified But in August 1914, nobody knew any of that. Not the world leaders, not the men and women back home, and certainly not the millions of soldiers headed for the trenches. It was a lesson the world would never forget, even when war broke out again two decades later. 4 | quincyhearing.com | 617-934-2422 | 67 Coddington Street, #103 Quincy, MA 02169
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