September 2017
Caring for the Community WHY I AM INSPIRED TO SPREAD LOVE
L ast month, Rue & Primavera sponsored a successful and fun-filled Run In Color event at Windjammer Park. Our participants took great pride in raising funds for the Island County Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and we are so thrilled to have helped such an amazing organization. Many people know that Rue & Primavera has sponsored a Run In Color event for the past few years, but not many people know the story behind our event. After the terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon in April of 2013, I was touched by one of the victim’s stories, who happened to be a dancer. The woman had lost her leg in the attack, but she refused to give up dance. I decided to honor that woman and every single person affected by the Boston bombing through our Run In Color event with this metaphor: fighting back with an explosion of color. The first organization that Rue & Primavera sponsored was one that hit close to home. With the help of our community, we raised over $3,000 for Citizens Against Domestic Violence.
“One of the many people in my life who encouraged me to care for my community was my grandmother.” and she even came to a few of my ballet recitals. Oftentimes, my grandmother would dance alongside me in the living room. One of my favorite memories of my grandmother was when I was living with her in Michigan during the winter. It was just the two of us in the house, and a severe storm was dumping several feet of snow on our town. The power eventually failed, and being only 6 years old at the time, I was scared! We crawled into bed together to keep warm and turned on the radio. My grandmother made me chocolate milk, which I was allowed to drink in bed, and then she held me all night while the storm raged on. I am so thankful for the memories I have of my grandmother; she is one of the people in my life who showed me how to love others. This month, we celebrate Grandparents’ Day on September 10. Remember to give your loved ones a call or think fondly of the memories you hold dear.
We were so touched by our community’s willingness to help that we knew we had to plan a race the next year. We did, and the rest is history. Rue & Primavera strives to be a warm and welcoming atmosphere for those needing to heal, and our Run In Color event is one of the many ways we encourage healing in our community. One of the many people in my life who encouraged me to care for my community was my grandmother. Both of my parents were Broadway actors in New York City when I was growing up, and I spent an incredible amount of time at the theater. There were a few times during my life when my grandmother raised me, and I look fondly back at those memories with her. My grandmother was a school teacher in Michigan, and she lived in the same house that her father built for their family when my great grandparents married. My grandmother took me to many dance classes — I was too shy to follow my parents’ footsteps and act in the theater —
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Women’s Health Care We Specialize in These 3 Areas At Rue & Primavera, one of our main goals is to keep the women in the community happy and healthy. Wendy and Dawna Giem specializes in women’s health, and she is also one of the area’s top therapists. The following are our areas of specialty in female health. INCONTINENCE Having a strong, uncontrollable urges to urinate; leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, or laugh; or having frequent accidents are all signs of incontinence and pelvic floor weakness. Female incontinence is one of our primary areas of focus, and it is likely we can help you control your overactive or sensitive bladder. Rue & Primavera uses a treatment system called Biofeedback to help retain your pelvic floor and bladder and reduce those accidents that cause embarrassment. Biofeedback is a course of treatment that employs topical sensors, computer graphing, and coaching to help you learn how to better control the muscles of your pelvic floor. Our clinic has helped hundreds of women regain control of their bladders with this treatment. PELVIC PAIN OR POST-PARTUM PAIN AND WEAKNESS Pelvic pain can be caused by a number of reasons. The team at Rue & Primavera helps women treat both acute and chronic pelvic pain caused by growths, ruptures, pelvic inflammatory disease, pregnancy, urinary problems, endometriosis, cysts, and more. There may be many causes of pelvic pain, but we can treat each one! OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis is a condition where bones lose mass and become fragile. Women are far more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, and sufferers are more likely
A Helping Hand Teach Kids Responsibility With Age- Appropriate Chores
Chores have often been a regular aspect of a family household. However, many parents today are questioning the importance of assigning housework over extracurricular activities like learning a second language, practicing a musical instrument, or participating in sports. Data collected by Braun Research found that 82 percent of adults were assigned chores as a child, whereas only 28 percent say they assign chores to their own children. While extracurriculars are important, many experts, including University of Maryland psychology professor Roger W. McIntire, cite the benefits of chores in a child’s development. In McIntire’s book “Raising Good Kids in Tough Times,” he states, “A child has to have some responsibilities.” A study from the University of Minnesota analyzed data from 84 children across four periods of their lives: preschool, ages 10 and 15, and their mid- 20s. Researchers found that young adults who had regular chores at the age of 3 or 4 were more likely to have better interpersonal relationships, academic and career success, and were more likely to be self-sufficient compared to those without chores or those who started them as a teenager.
Here are a few age-appropriate chores to help your kids take on more responsibilities around the house: AGES 2–4 • Help make their beds • Clean up toys • Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket • Dust easy-to-reach places • Help clean up spills with supervision • Bring plastic utensils to the table AGES 5–7 • Feed and water pets • Put away light groceries • Empty indoor trash cans • Sweep and mop floors with supervision • Water plants • Set the table for dinner AGES 8–10 • Keep bedroom clean • Fold and put away laundry • Vacuum carpets • Change sheets on bed regularly • Bring trash cans out to curb on trash day • Help with lawn work (pulling weeds, raking leaves, etc.)
to break bones and experience difficulty healing fractures. Other symptoms include sloping shoulders, curved or hunched
backs, loss of height, pain or aching, and decreased mobility. Rue & Primavera
offers treetment that can help women improve their posture and pelvic alignment, as well as the strength of their bones. suffering from incontinence, pelvic pain, or osteoporosis, give Wendy or Dawna a call at 360-279-8323. We can help. If you are
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Over 500 locations have signed on to host events and activities, which will benefit over half a million women. Rue & Primavera is proud to join other fitness and health organizations across the United States participating in National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. This will be a fun, informational day where women can learn about the many health opportunities available to them in their communities and find the resources best suited to their lives. One of those resources is Whidbey Health and Medical Center which offers free heart health screenings for women who cannot afford it. This is a program made possible by Soroptimist of Oak Harbor, Coopeville and Langley. To request a screening, call 678-7656 ext., 3120. To learn more about what we’ll be doing to support the health of women throughout the Oak Harbor area, visit our website, rueandprimavera.com. You can also find event information on our Facebook page at facebook.com/rueandprimavera. Join us in helping women everywhere lead healthier, happier lives.
of death among women in the United States, claiming millions of lives every year. One woman dies of cardiovascular disease every 80 seconds, and approximately 8 million women have been diagnosed with chronic lower respiratory disease. In most circumstances, proper physical fitness can prevent these deadly conditions. Unfortunately, only 18 percent of American women meet recommended exercise requirements. Wednesday, September 27, marks the largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages: National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Patricia Henze, executive director of the Health Information Resource Center and NWHFD organizer, says the goal of this day is “to encourage women to take control of their health, to learn the facts they need to make smart health choices, and to make time for regular physical activity.”
Celebrating GIRL POWER National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
One-Pan Harvest
FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP
PASTA
This easy, healthy, hearty recipe is a delicious way to use the harvest from your vegetable garden.
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups) 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 2 tomatoes or 4 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Cook, uncovered, 7–10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally. 2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup dried whole grain elbow macaroni 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Ground black pepper (optional) Snipped fresh basil Grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt
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LOCATION: Oak Harbor Senior Center / 51 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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2. Add beans, broth, pasta, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 7–10 minutes more or until vegetables and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; top with basil and Parmesan cheese and serve.
TIME: : 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: • testing balance • improving balance • need for canes, walkers, walking sticks • fall preventive and safety modification to the home
Recipe courtesy of midwestliving.com.
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An Unlikely Cause of Injury Does Your Child’s Backpack Fit Correctly?
T he season is finally upon us. You’ve gone back-to-school shopping, packed your child’s lunch, and sent them off to catch the bus. But, did you take the time to evaluate their backpack? Every year, medical professionals treat more than 2,000 injuries resulting from ill-fitting backpacks. And, more than half of the children who use backpacks in the United States are carrying more weight than their bodies can handle. The following are tips to help you find the right backpack for your child. Straps Look for a pair of wide, padded shoulder straps to help distribute weight evenly and reduce the risk of muscle strain or injury. If your child prefers messenger bags, make sure they wear the strap diagonally for added support. If the backpack has front-facing straps, make sure they are adjusted correctly so the pack fits snugly.
Padding The back panel and shoulder straps should be padded with foam. If you squeeze the foam and it pops like bubble wrap or crinkles like wax paper, the pack is of poor quality. Foam should rebound to its original shape after being squeezed. Room A backpack should be able to easily fit 3-inch, three-ring binders and other classroom essentials. But bigger is not always better. If the foam pad comes to the back of the neck or head, the pack is too large. Materials If environmental sustainability matters to you, opt for a hemp backpack or packs made of other natural fibers. Make sure that all zippers zip smoothly and don’t catch on the fabric. Snaps should open and close smoothly as well.
Weight Make sure the weight of the pack does not exceed 10 percent of your child’s body weight. If the pack is too
heavy, your child will experience back and shoulder issues.
On September 21 from 3–5 p.m., Rue & Primavera will offer a free backpack screening for children on Whidbey Island to ensure every child’s backpack fits correctly. We will also perform evaluations for those carrying purses or briefcases and give tips on posture and overall back happiness. We hope to see you there!
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