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FEBRUARY 2023
ENOUGH TO GO AROUND Spreading the Love on Valentine’s Day
Millions of people celebrate with their loved ones on Valentine’s Day each year, but no one truly understands the origins of the custom. Most people have a loose idea that the holiday is named after St. Valentine. But which one? The Catholic church has many, and there’s an argument to be made for each of them!
Jan. 7. We remember the only female Valentine, Saint Valentina, on July 25. And the most widely known Valentine has two Eastern Orthodox holidays on July 6 and 30.
Since there are so many days to celebrate love, my wife Tala and I didn’t see why Feb. 14 needed to be restricted only to
St. Valentine of Rome is the most commonly cited inspiration for the holiday and the most widely celebrated. He lived
couples. Why not use the time to share with others that we love? We began doing exactly that several years ago with a tradition of inviting both of our mothers over to the house for a Valentine’s Day dinner. (Unfortunately, both of our fathers have passed away.) It’s something we look forward to every year. And while we had to pause it during the pandemic, we hope to resume the tradition this year. We always prepare a homemade dish from a recipe we’ve never tried. We love planning the new meal each February and begin coming up with ideas several weeks in advance. This year we will be blessed and have our two children to share the day as well. Now that it’s possible, we like to share one of the most expressive, love-filled days of the year with our parents and children. We appreciate the variety and richness
in the third century and is said to have helped couples marry despite a prohibition on marriage for young men. But others ascribe the same story to St. Valentine of Terni. Another version holds that St. Valentine fell in love with a woman before being martyred. Supposedly, he wrote her a letter from prison signed, “Your Valentine.” Regardless of its origins, we know people have celebrated Valentine’s Day since at least the 14th century.
“Tala and I don’t see why Feb. 14 needs to be restricted only to couples. Why not use the time to recognize other forms of love that go just as deep?”
In the 1375 poem, “Parliament of Foules,” Geoffrey Chaucer referenced the holiday as a day when everyone can gather and find their mate. He was actually writing about birds, but historians argue there is a connection. Feb. 14 may have been chosen as a day of love to coincide with birds’ mating season!
that loving relationships bring to our lives. However you celebrate, I wish you a happy Valentine’s Day and a blessed February.
You can never have too much love, so if you want to keep the celebrations going all year, you have multiple opportunities. Saint Valentine of Viterbo has a feast day on Nov. 3, while we celebrate Saint Valentine of Passau on
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How Is Tom Brady Still Competing in the NFL? A STRICT DIET AND FITNESS ROUTINE
Football fans have speculated on Tom Brady’s retirement for years, so when he announced that he was retiring at the end of last season, few were surprised. Then Brady shocked the world when he announced he was coming out of retirement just 40 days after hanging up his cleats. In doing so, Tom Brady became the oldest player in the NFL for the 2022 season at 45 years old. Many wondered how Brady would be able to compete when the average NFL player was 20 years younger than him, but he proved that his physical well-being was of no concern. And it’s all thanks to Brady’s fitness program, The TB12 Method. In 2017, Brady released a book called “The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance,” which gave fans an insight into his diet and workout routine. The basic tenets of his program have remained the same for years, but remember that even Brady participates in cheat days from time to time. Tom Brady’s diet consists almost exclusively of organic, locally grown, seasonal, whole foods. He avoids all processed foods, added sugars, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, caffeine, MSG, alcohol, iodized salt, dairy, nightshade vegetables, most oils,
and nearly all foods containing soy or gluten. He doesn’t combine fruit with other food and won’t combine high-protein foods like meat and fish with carb-heavy foods, such as brown rice or bread. Brady also tries to drink half his body weight’s worth of water (more than 2 gallons) each day and won’t eat within three hours of going to sleep. Sounds easy enough, right?
The diet is only one part of Brady’s wellness routine. He also pairs it with two fitness routines, one for the football season
and one for the offseason. Brady wakes up each morning at 5:30 a.m. He then gets a four-minute, pre-workout massage before doing a 40-minute resistance band workout. From there, he moves to movement drills like squats, lunges, and planks. He finishes each workout with another massage and then participates in 15 minutes of online brain exercises to help with his visual precision. Brady will do this at least 4–5 times a week during the offseason. If you ever wanted to diet and exercise like Tom Brady, now you know how. You might not win any Super Bowls if you try it, but you’ll be well on your way to improving your physical health.
LINDA SHARES HER EXPERIENCES WITH DR. SCOTT SO NICE SHE WENT TWICE
Linda didn’t come to Dr. Scott like most patients. She met him when he assisted with a dermatology surgery to remove skin cancer under her eye. “Because it was so close to my eye, the doctor wasn’t comfortable closing the incision,” Linda explains. “The dermatologist did her work to remove the cancer and then whisked me off for Dr. Scott to stitch me back up.” After that, Linda went to see Dr. Scott many more times. “They did follow-up appointments for a year after that surgery, and that felt really good,” she says. “I had stitches all along the lower part of my eye, but you would not even know anything occurred. There’s absolutely no scar — it’s incredible.” Linda had her surgery in February 2020, so her first follow-up appointments were in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown. “I was a little freaked
out about that,” Linda remembers, “but they put my mind at ease. All their protocols for cleaning were very evident.” During her follow-up consultations, Dr. Scott advised Linda that she would benefit from an upper blepharoplasty and she then proceeded with the surgery in September 2022. “When you tell somebody you had your eyelids done for medical reasons, they’re like, ‘Yeah, right,’” she laughs. “But my peripheral vision has opened up tremendously, and of course, it had the benefit of making my eyes ‘reappear,’ so to speak.” Linda particularly appreciates that the work appears natural. “It looks very subtle,” she explains. “Dr. Scott explains that he does everything with precise measurements, so it doesn’t alter the [overall] way somebody looks.”
Linda moved to Northern Virginia to be near her son and his wife, who have a 4-year-old child and another due any day. A former teacher at Quantico, she retired to help with child care. Considering her other responsibilities, Linda is grateful for the ease of making an appointment with the office. “Dawn is the heavenly office manager and surgical scheduler,” she says. “She is fantastic, and everyone who works with Dr. Scott makes it so the patient doesn’t have to worry about the logistics.” After many visits to the office, Linda remains thrilled that she found Eye Plastic Associates. “I have some friends and family who have gotten work done,” she says, “and they weren’t happy at all. I just think, ‘You should’ve gone to see Dr. Scott!’”
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Filling In the Details HOW INJECTABLES CAN GIVE YOUR FACE A BOOST
Many people are unhappy with lines or loose skin on their faces, but many don’t opt for cosmetic surgery. Most surgical procedures can have extended recovery times and frequently require an individual to wait for weeks to appreciate the final result. So some people will opt for a more subtle and faster facial aesthetic solution with less downtime. Injectable facial fillers have made great strides since they first hit the market in the 1980s. Newer fillers use hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar in our bodies that has a low risk of side effects. The results generally last 9–12 months, and you can use the product on many areas of your face. Marionette lines occur at the corners of the mouth, extending downward, making someone look chronically upset or sad. Fillers can soften
and neutralize that appearance. Similarly, some people are displeased with the lines leading from their noses to the corners of their mouths. We can smooth these nasolabial folds by injecting a small amount of filler into the cheek region, lifting the creased skin or directly injecting along the folds to soften the trough. Fillers are also very popular in the pre-jowl area. Our face loses volume as we age, and the skin begins to sink and hang down in the lower portions of our face along the jawline. Fillers can smooth the transition between jowl and chin, creating a more youthful look. We can also use fillers to reduce indents or dimples in an irregular chin.
heavy eyelids. Injections along the tear trough area under the eye can camouflage shadowing that occurs as we age. Botox remains the best injectable treatment for crow’s feet and frown lines between the eyes. Finally, lip fillers are popular, but patients should know they involve a modest recovery period. Most people will have a slight “bee sting” look for about a week after the treatment. So, it’s not a treatment to undergo a few days before an important event! Most people can think of a celebrity or two whom they believe went “too far” with fillers, but Dr. Scott is careful to use these products to provide subtle changes that will alter how you see yourself. If you want to look your best without undergoing facial surgery, schedule a consultation to learn more!
Injectables can also help with areas around the eyes. Fillers in the lateral brow can give a lift to
Feta Chicken Burgers Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Try these delicious chicken burgers with a Mediterranean spin on the classic sandwich we all love. Featuring Greek-style toppings and seasonings, this recipe is refreshing and super healthy, too.
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1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp Greek seasoning 1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground chicken 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
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DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat broiler and mix chopped cucumber and mayonnaise. 2. For the burgers, mix the red pepper, garlic powder, Greek seasoning, and black pepper. Add chicken and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly (the mixture will be sticky). Shape into 6 patties about 1/2-inch thick. 3. Broil burgers, remembering to cook both sides thoroughly. Serve on buns with cucumber sauce. If desired, top with lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!
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Inside This Issue
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There’s More to Love Than Romance
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Tom Brady’s Wellness Routine
A Patient’s Two Surgical Experiences
Where We Can Use Facial Fillers
Feta Chicken Burgers
Valentine’s Day Fun Facts
MASS-PRODUCED VALENTINES WEREN’T A THING UNTIL THE 1840S. Known as the Mother of the American Valentine, Esther A. Howland commercialized Valentine’s Day cards that were decorated in ribbons and lace (as some are today) in the 1840s.
The Hallmark cards have hit the shelves, boyfriends and husbands have all scrambled to plan, and the local restaurants are all swimming in reservations — Valentine’s Day has arrived! On this day, many are left wondering how far back exchanging valentines goes, why we exchange valentines, and where those little heart-shaped candies come from. Look no further, we have answers for you. THE FIRST VALENTINE DATES BACK TO THE 15TH CENTURY. According to History.com, the oldest record of a valentine was in 1415 when a French medieval duke named Charles wrote a poem to his wife while in prison. One of the lines read, “I am already sick of love … My very gentle Valentine.” SAINT VALENTINE IS NOT JUST ONE PERSON. As we mentioned on the cover, it’s unclear which Saint Valentine the holiday is named after. One was a Roman priest who was sentenced to death after being caught illegally marrying couples during a marriage ban and the other was a man who got caught helping Christians escape into Rome — he later wrote a letter from prison, signing it, “From your Valentine.”
SWEETHEARTS CANDIES WERE BORN IN THE 1860S.
Oliver Chase, a Boston pharmacist, created a machine that produced medicinal lozenges (a common way to take medicine back then). With the success of his machine, he decided to use it to make candy as well, and thus Sweethearts were created in the 1860s. VALENTINE’S DAY IS AN EXPENSIVE HOLIDAY. According to the National Retail Foundation, in 2019, Americans spent more than $20 billion on the holiday to buy gifts that included flowers, chocolates, cards, and jewelry. IT’S A POPULAR DAY OF ENGAGEMENT! According to a survey by American Express, millions of couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day. It was also voted as the best day of the year to pop the magical question.
6 PIECES OF VALENTINE’S DAY TRIVIA
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