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Letting Patience and Endurance Lead to Rewards That Are More Than Worth It
While I’m not sure whether it’s happening this year or not, in a normal year, we’d have the Boston Marathon this month. I’ve never run a marathon before (and honestly, I don’t know that I want to), but as someone who runs for exercise and fun, I do have some insight into the challenges associated with running. By and large, it’s about patience and not letting your body or brain convince you that you can’t run another step.
Once, I ran one of the first legs of the race through a high mountain valley. I started running that section around 4 a.m. when it was still dark. However, as I pressed forward, the sun started to rise. Then, in the soft morning light I glimpsed the Salmon River, the mist over the meadows, and even, at one point, a herd of deer crossing the road! It was one of the most serene experiences I’ve ever had while running, and that was a reward in and of itself.
I know, I know, I’ve talked about running in my newsletter before.
I just keep finding reasons for it to be a relevant subject! After all, endurance running offers lessons that people can use for the rest of their lives. I can’t think of any sport or activity that so clearly embodies the lesson that patience leads to great rewards.
The second leg of the race was a little more difficult. It went up a steep incline, so I had to exert myself a lot more. About halfway through the physical battle — of keeping my legs moving — I entered a mental battle, as well. I didn’t want to keep going, but then I asked myself this question: “If I push just a little bit more, how much could it really hurt?” So, I pushed a little harder. Suddenly, it was like I broke through a thick mental barrier. As hard as the race still was, it became fun! It became possible. Because I had remained patient and endured the race even when it was hard, I was rewarded with an incredible sense of accomplishment. I’ve felt that same sense of accomplishment, as well as reaped other rewards, for my patience and endurance in other areas of my life — namely in my education to become a dentist. It took a long time to complete my education and get the job I wanted. During my last year of dental school, I remember joking with my kids, saying that I was completing the 20th grade. I spent over two decades in school just to get where I am now! It was a long road, but I’m glad I chose to endure it. I wouldn’t change a single thing. Is there an area of your life that makes you feel like you’re running a marathon? How can you use patience and endurance to overcome? –Dr. Russell Powell
“I didn’t want to keep going, but then I asked myself this question: ‘If I push just a little bit more, how much could it really hurt?’ So, I pushed a little harder.”
I have run the Sawtooth Relay a few times. If you’ve never heard of that, it’s a race along Highway 75 in Central Idaho (from Stanley to Ketchum). As a team, you run different legs of the race through valleys and over mountains. And while it’s difficult, it is an incredibly satisfying experience.
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Is Your Daughter a ‘VSCO Girl’?
10 SIGNS TO LOOK FOR THIS SPRING Is your daughter obsessed with scrunchies? Does she love posting on TikTok? Has it been more than six months since you’ve seen her without her Hydro Flask? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you just might be living with a VSCO Girl. What is a VSCO Girl? The term VSCO Girl first appeared in Urban Dictionary in July of 2019, and it’s been in the news ever since. The word VSCO (pronounced “vis-co”) comes from the name of a popular editing app for photographers. Like Instagram, VSCO offers filters and other features to enhance photographs. These “looks” are so distinctive that teens and 20-somethings who used the filters became known online as “VSCO Girls.” From there, a simple obsession with an app spiraled into an entire identity based on the vibes that the filters gave off. Self-identified “VSCO Girls’’ are eco-friendly, laid-back, and feminine in a cutesy, Lisa Frank kind of way. Look up #VSCOgirl, and you’ll find more than a million videos of people either mocking or displaying VSCO Girl traits. Even two years in, #VSCOcam is one of the top 100 hashtags on Instagram. How can you spot the signs? If you want to know whether your daughter fits the VSCO trend, you’re in luck: There are dozens of visible markers to look for. According to Teen Vogue, a “VSCO Girl Starter Kit” includes pastel clothes (specifically scrunchies, T-shirt
dresses, Crocs, and high-waisted shorts), Vans shoes, lip gloss, Hydro Flasks, reusable straws, canvas tote bags, Birkenstocks, disposable or instant cameras, strands of twinkle lights, and an obsession with curling hair and eyelashes. On their own, these are all innocuous traits, but together they scream “VSCO Girl.” Now what? There’s nothing inherently wrong with being a “VSCO Girl.” If your daughter identifies as one, the only thing that might be worth worrying about is how much time she spends on Instagram or TikTok. So instead of quashing her aesthetic, try using your newfound knowledge to bond a little. If you take her scrunchie shopping or share an article about saving the sea turtles, you just might win the title of “cool parent.”
ARE THEY REALLY SAFE? The Truth About Essential Oils
If you’ve ever visited a spa or tried a “natural” perfume, then you’ve probably been exposed to essential oils. These fragrant oils are derived from plants and have become a fad among health nuts, yoga practitioners, and even chefs. Many devotees believe that a few drops of oil added to a diffuser, mixed with food, or rolled onto the wrist can do just about anything, like reduce anxiety and ward off the common cold. In 2019, the global essential oil market was valued at more than $7 billion, and sales are expected to soar above $14 billion by 2026. But there’s a catch: Some doctors now warn that essential oils are not a panacea — and they’re not as safe as they seem. What do the experts say? According to Rose Ann Gould Soloway, a clinical toxicologist at the National Capital Poison Center, essential oils can be safe and beneficial. However, they have harmful side effects when misused. Many oils can cause rashes and even poison users if they’re swallowed or rubbed directly onto the skin. In addition to this, incorrectly breathing in an essential oil can cause pneumonia.
How are essential oils misused? When it comes to essential oils, there are two big mistakes people might make: They either overuse essential oils with their children or they apply them the wrong way. When essential oils are concerned, proper application and amount can make a life-or-death difference. Nutmeg oil, for example, tastes delicious in food but can cause hallucinations and even comas when mishandled, and eucalyptus oil, which can soothe a cough, can also cause seizures if ingested. Another example is sage oil; it has beneficial applications, but even small amounts can make a child very ill. How can you use oils safely? If you use essential oils or oil-based products, it’s vital that you follow the instructions that come with them and keep bottles of pure oil locked away from your kids and pets. When you’re using oils topically, dilute them with a barrier substance like a non-essential oil, lotion, or aloe jelly; and when you’re inhaling them, use a waterless or water-based diffuser. Finally, when in doubt, do your research! The American Botanical Council’s HerbalGram journal, AromaWeb.com, and databases like ScienceDirect and PubMed Central are great resources. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital also offers an expert safety guide for using oils on kids.
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Apples — Your Dentures’ Worst Enemy?
3 Safe April Fools’ Pranks Your Kids Will Love
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DITCH THE DANGER AND PLAN FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
Apples and other similar foods have long been known as the enemy of dentures and the bane of bicuspids. But that’s an old story — and one that’s pretty out of date in today’s world. Bite into some facts about modern dental prosthetics and see why getting back your smile doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods! As you go through life, it is common to need to replace missing teeth. It can be done in a number of ways, and most dentures or other prosthetics are not actually full sets of teeth, just replacements for the ones you need! Dentures require a relatively short amount of time to prepare, whereas permanent implant teeth can take longer. Of course, implants will feel more like your natural teeth and power through those tricky foods with ease. However, loose-fitting dentures are a myth of the past if you are working with a trusted dentist. And if you end up with partial dentures, some of your natural teeth will remain to help ease things along. One perk of dentures versus implants is cleaning, which is something many don’t consider. Even folks without prosthetics can sympathize with the aftermath of eating corn on the cob, which can drive you crazy! Popping out dentures to easily clean them is a true benefit. It’s usually faster and certainly easier to see what you’re doing! With an implant, cleaning is not always as easy, and it can even mean a trip to the dentist! The solution, for many people, is a mix of both options: implant-stabilized dentures. Instead of doing a whole mouthful of single-tooth implants — which can have financial drawbacks and requires a lot of time in the dental chair — a dentist will install several implants, then use those to keep dentures in place. It’s a great way to affordably get a very similar result, and we’re happy to report great things when it comes to tricky foods and implant- stabilized dentures. Apples beware!
Every year, a prankster makes headlines on April Fools’ Day for taking their joke too far. In 2001, a DJ in England famously broadcast that he’d spotted a replica of the Titanic floating off the coast. Hundreds of people scrambled to the spot, and their combined weight actually caused a cliff to collapse into the ocean! Luckily no one was hurt, but a Montana man who played a different joke years later wasn’t so lucky. He donned a Sasquatch outfit and leapt from the forest to scare travelers. Unfortunately, he traumatized two teens so much that they lost control of their car and ran him over. If you’re a prankster, you can probably understand what drove the radio DJ and Sasquatch to their doom. It’s easy to go down the April Fools’ rabbit hole and plan a prank that’s too elaborate for adults, let alone your kids. But don’t worry — the internet is full of funny ways to introduce your little ones to the holiday safely. Instead of concocting a potentially harmful prank, try one of these harmless jokes instead, courtesy of Parenting magazine. 1. The Undrinkable Juice You know what looks a lot like grape juice? Grape jello! To baffle your toddler (or even your 10-year-old), make a batch of jello and let it set in a juice glass. When they try to drink it later, enjoy the hilarity that ensues. 2. Rocks — It’s What’s for Dinner! If you want to confuse and horrify your kids, scatter chocolate rock candy (treats that look like real rocks) in the backyard before dinner. Then, when it’s time to eat, head outside and chow down on a handful of “rocks.” Your kids’ faces will be priceless! (Visit Nuts.com to score this candy for $8.99 per pound.) 3. Stinky Caramel ‘Apples’ Everyone loves caramel apples, but caramel-covered onions … not so much. This April Fools’ Day, swap the tasty fruit for its smelly vegetable counterpart and watch as everyone in the house falls for your trick! These are just a few pranks you can have up your sleeve for April Fools’ — or any day of the week. For even more hilarious ideas, check out the book “Pranklopedia: The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-Mean Pranks on the Planet!” from your local library.
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Is Your Daughter a ‘VSCO Girl’? The Truth About Essential Oils — Are They Safe? 3 Safe April Fools’ Pranks Your Kids Will Love Are Apples Your Dentures’ Worst Enemy?
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Why Veneers Are Trending This Year
WHAT MAKES THEM WORTH THE HYPE? Veneers Are the Tooth Trend of the Year
Some celebrities, like the singer-songwriter Jewel, are famous for their less-than-perfect teeth. But most stars have faultlessly white, straight smiles — and now, one of their favorite methods for getting those smiles is trending. The not-so-secret secret is simple: veneers. These wonders of cosmetic dentistry grace the mouths of hundreds of celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Zac Efron, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and George Clooney. They’re the perfect fix for chipped, stained, or gap-ridden teeth. And right now, they’re having a moment. In January, a BuzzFeed article called veneers “an essential accessory for influencers” and claimed “having a perfect white smile and shiny teeth is like the equivalent of having the latest designer bags these days.”
veneers (thin glassy shells custom-made for your teeth) and composite resin veneers (filling material bonded to the tooth). Porcelain veneers are more expensive and time-consuming to get, but they last for 10–20 years with proper care, whereas most composite veneers need to be replaced after 5–7 years.
Are Veneers Really the Rolls Royces of Dentistry?
Because they’re beloved by celebrities, veneers have a pricey reputation, and it’s true that they cost more than a simple whitening treatment. However, veneers are less expensive than braces. They’re also highly customizable, so you can make the cost fit your budget. You can choose whether you want veneers on only your upper front teeth, or if you’d rather make your whole mouth sparkle. Full- mouth veneers are the most expensive and can cost upward of $10,000. However, many dentists also offer payment plans for these treatments. If you want to look like a Hollywood celebrity, give yourself (or your kids) a boost on social media, or simply find your superstar confidence, veneers could be the perfect trend to jump on for 2021. To get inspired, visit Seventeen.com and search “veneers” to scope out some dramatic celebrity before and afters.
But what exactly are veneers, and can you afford to jump on the bandwagon?
Your Veneer 411: Porcelain vs. Composite Resin Veneers are basically masks for your teeth: They adhere to the front of the tooth to cover up imperfections and give it a beautiful, glowing look. There are several kinds of veneers on the market, including porcelain
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