Lake Burien PT August 2019
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H ere’s something every parent wonders: Where did all the time go? My son, Emerson, just graduated from middle school and is now about to head off to high school.
on Vashon Island, we can’t do that. This is my first time as a mom that I’ve had a real physical distance from Emerson.
While it is a big change and a little bit scary, it’s also a good thing. It’s a healthy distance and gives Emerson a little more independence. At the same time, it gives Mom and Dad time to acclimate to the future. Eventually, Emerson will likely go to college. I kind of hope he goes to college locally, but there’s a good chance he’ll attend school fairly far from home, and we’ll have to live with that distance.
I’m left asking myself, “How did this happen? How did we get to this place where my young man is only four years away from college?”
I appreciate that Emerson is still close to Matt and me as parents. He tells us about things that have him stressed. He tells us about his day. So, while we may have more physical distance between us during the day, he’ll still be there to tell us all about his day whenever he wants. This will be a huge learning experience for Emerson, and it’s going to be exciting. He’s excited to be commuting by ferry and to meet all of his new classmates. That said, it is a little bittersweet for him, as none of his middle school classmates will be joining him; they’re going to different schools. At the end of the day, we’re all excited and nervous. It’s another chance for Matt and me to grow as parents, but more importantly, it’s a chance for Emerson to, slowly but surely, grow from teenager to an adult.
When Emerson starts high school, our family is going to be in quite a unique situation.
Emerson will be going to high school on Vashon Island, and he’ll be taking the ferry to get there.
While there are a lot of people, including schoolchildren, who take the ferry, this is a new one for our family, especially considering it’s happening five days a week. I grew up in New York City, and I have experience commuting for school. I commuted between Queens and the Bronx practically every day, walking, taking the subway, or busing to get to school. Emerson might have it a little easier. We’ll drive him down to the ferry in the morning, and he’ll board with about 300 other kids. On the island, the kids are bused the rest of the way to school. For the last eight years, Emerson was pretty close by, going to school not far from home. If anything happened, we could easily stop by his school and pick him up. Now that he’s going to school
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Beyond the Break
Physical Therapy Helps With Stroke Recovery, Parkinson’s, and More
In TV dramas, physical therapists often urge the hero back into action. Usually, their patient has suffered some dramatic injury, like breaking every bone in the right side of their body or losing a leg to a rampaging horse. And while many physical therapists do specialize in helping athletes recover from injuries, applications for the practice go well beyond that stereotype. People battling the aftereffects of a stroke or suffering from long- term ailments like Parkinson’s disease can also benefit from regular physical
Parkinson’s disease afflicts the central nervous system and makes movement difficult, and its symptoms can also be mitigated by physical therapy. Denise Padilla-Davidson, a Johns Hopkins
physical therapist who treats people with Parkinson’s, recommends PT to her patients for improving their balance, strength, and flexibility. Specifically, bike or elliptical exercises can help those with Parkinson’s remaster reciprocal patterns (movements from side to side or left to right). There’s also a form of therapy called LSVT BIG, which involves performing exaggerated physical movements, and it can help those with the disease stave off hypokinesia, which is the decrease of movement that becomes more severe as Parkinson’s progresses. Similar physical therapy programs can be adapted for those with other chronic diseases, like multiple sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, by
therapy sessions. In fact, the National Stroke Association lists a physical therapist as a vital member of any stroke recovery team, placing them alongside experts like dietitians, psychiatrists, neurologists,
slowing the disease’s progress and making the people who have them more capable and comfortable. Of course, treatments vary on a case-to- case basis, so be sure to consult your doctor before starting PT.
and speech-language pathologists. In those cases, physical therapists are on hand to help stroke survivors with movement and balance issues and to recommend exercises that rebuild strong muscles for walking, standing, and other everyday activities.
s s f o r On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Burien Wellness Fair returns! Lake Burien PT will have a booth set up at the event, and we’ll be talking about physical therapy and pain management. Of course, good health and wellness is so much more than PT and managing pain. It’s about looking at the whole picture. A lot of people only visit their doctor, medical practitioner, or physical therapist when something is wrong. They’re sick or experiencing a new pain right then and there. They see their doctor and then don’t return until they have to. The same can be said for mental health: People put off seeing a psychiatrist or therapist until they absolutely have to. The truth is that you need to take a proactive, preventive, and holistic approach to better health and wellness. You have to look at your body and mind as a whole and collaborate with health and wellness professionals in order to make the best decisions for your mental well- being. This can look like different things for different people. It might mean regular appointments with your doctor and getting lab work done. Labs can be crucial to knowing what’s going on inside your body. If anything is off, like elevated blood pressure or cholesterol, you can do something about it.
In addition to seeing your doctor, caring for your health may mean regular visits to your physical therapist to identify sources of pain, or keeping pain in check so you can continue doing what you love. You may also have a dietitian or naturopathic doctor in the mix to ensure you’re eating and drinking the best foods and beverages for your body, especially if you have specific nutritional goals in mind. It’s all about knowing what’s going on inside your body. A huge part of living healthy and living well is knowledge. The more you know about yourself, the better you can take care of yourself. After all, we only get one body, and it’s important to take care of it. If we treat our bodies well now, they will treat us better as we age.
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Celebrate Healthy Living in Burien This August! Burien Wellness Fair
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it by the main stage as performers go on every hour, or meander through the food booths and try something new. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Aug. 17 Town Square Park
Celebrate a day for all things healthy living! Walk through the park and see what all the health and wellness-oriented vendors have to offer. We’ll be there too, so don’t forget to stop by and say hi! As part of the Wellness Fair, you’ll also find the CrossFit Challenge and the Hospitality House Walk for Women. It’s a great way to learn about new and exciting things in the world of wellness. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to the public.
Burien Brat Trot & Bavarian Fest Sunday, Sept. 29
This event isn’t until late next month, but we wanted to give you a heads-up about the Brat Trot! Right now, registration is open to anyone who wants to join the 5K or the 1-mile run/walk. We’re inviting our patients to join our team! Everyone who registers as part of the Lake Burien Physical Therapy team will get a special T-shirt featuring our logo! It’s a great way to kick off fall and support Highline Public Schools. For more information, visit BurienBratTrot.com.
B-Town Fiesta Sunday, Aug. 25 Town Square Park
Between noon and 8 p.m., Town Square Park will be alive with the sounds of fiesta! It’s an afternoon of food, fun, and live music, and there’s something for every member of the family! Kick
For updates and more events around Burien, check out DiscoverBurien.org!
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern method of preparing meat. Normally made using massive rotisseries, this make-at-home version only requires an oven and some marinade.
INGREDIENTS:
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp kosher salt
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste 1 large red onion, peeled and quartered
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, 1/2 cup oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and crushed red pepper. Whisk together, then marinate chicken in mixture and cover and refrigerate for 1–12 hours. 2. Heat oven to 425 F. Place onion in chicken marinade, tossing to coat. Spread onion and chicken on a baking sheet lined with the remaining olive oil. 3. Roast for 30–40 minutes. Remove from oven, let sit for 2 minutes, and slice chicken into bite- sized pieces. 4. Garnish with parsley and serve. Inspired by The New York Times
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Not Your Average Vacation Lodgings
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Brand New Studio Earthship Taos, New Mexico
thinking it was a theme restaurant featuring eclectic aviation. Memorabilia lines the walls with a bar front and center, and the bed is in a loft high above the ground.
Earthships, houses run by clean energy and featuring reused materials, are a fixture of the Taos area. This one, which looks almost like a crashing wave with a living space in its undertow, combines the rustic charm of truly getting away from it all with modern amenities like Wi-Fi and in-home laundry. It’s a truly unique living space surrounded by pristine nature and not far from the historic Taos Pueblo.
Dog Bark Park Inn B&B Cottonwood, Idaho
As you approach the Dog Bark Park Inn, you won’t have to guess if you’re in the right place. After all, how many buildings are shaped like beagles? When describing the space on Airbnb, the hosts make no bones about who this rental is aimed for. “Stay in a giant dog!” they say. In addition to being inside a massive wooden dog, you’ll find canine-themed games, books, and more. Talk about ruffing it.
When Airbnb was founded a little over a decade ago, the developers hoped to provide an alternative to traditional travel accommodations. Today, with annual revenue in the billions, the service is an industry unto itself. While most people use Airbnb to “live like a local” while traveling, you can find some truly wacky lodging options if you spend some time searching the platform. Here are just a few of the many contenders for the title of “Weirdest Airbnb in the U.S.” For ease of searching, the listings here have the same titles as they do on Airbnb.
ManCave Apartment/Airplane Hangar Geneva, Florida
Airbnb super hosts Dan and Deborah have no shortage of quirky properties for rent — including yurts and treehouses — but their apartment fashioned out of an airplane hangar surely takes the cake. You’d be forgiven for
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