Rue & Primavera - July/August 2018

Rue & Primavera - July/August 2018

July/August 2018

From Hair on Fire to a Simple Night on the Deck How I Celebrate the 4th of July

F reedom is fragile. My father, who was a World War II veteran, taught me this. He believed in and fought for the freedoms given to us by the Constitution. He loved our country and spoke fondly of our allies, as well. But after seeing firsthand what one crazy man could do to the world and being in NYC on 911, my father could see how we might all choose to give up some of our freedoms to feel safe. The Fourth was not a joyous occasion for him. I suspect now that he had undiagnosed PTSD and always carried a weight of sadness. He would just say, “I have seen enough fireworks.”

My brother and I would head down to the Hudson River on our own and watch the fireworks. When the big show was over, many people would light their own in the crowd. Perhaps some of my father’s distaste was handed down to me, because this was terrifying to me. I was always afraid my hair would somehow catch

While we’re relaxing on our deck, we’ll throw some steak on the grill and pair it with corn on the cob. The celebrations don’t need to be anything fancy for us. As our kids get older, it’s even more essential for us to make our time together count. A couple of years ago, we were able to go on a three-day kayaking trip. It’s

“While everyone else is fighting traffic in the hustle and bustle, we just hang out on the deck and watch firework shows from the comfort of our own home.”

on fire. So I’d always run home holding my hair and trying to protect it. When I look back on it now, I can’t help but chuckle. Now my family and I enjoy a slower pace on the holiday. While everyone else is fighting traffic in the hustle and bustle, we just hang out on the deck and watch firework shows from the comfort of our own home. We can see the local show from our house, which fits perfectly with how we want to spend the Fourth. We used to go to Cape May, New Jersey, and take our three kids to the beach. We’d spend all day there and let them enjoy the festivities. It was a lovely time that I’m sure my kids have fond memories of to this day. But now, we take it as easy as possible and have just as much fun.

so beautiful here in the summer, and the trip couldn’t have been more special to me. It was nice to be with my kids and invest in quality experiences now that they’re adults. We may not celebrate like the traditional American family, but we love the Fourth of July all the same. It gives us a chance to wind down for a bit and invest in what really matters. When I step back in the office after the holiday, I’m always recharged and ready to go. Whatever your vision of Independence Day, I hope you find peace and don’t forget to share with your kids the precious words in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

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Why You Need Aquatic Therapy Benefits You Can’t Get Anywhere Else

Is Your Child Being Bullied? Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

Somewhere along the line, our society accepted bullying as a social norm for children. “How can kids learn to cope with the real world if they can’t handle a bully?” is a common misguided justification. Kids who don’t meet the standards of what they are socially expected to be aren’t accepted among their peers. Rather, they are treated like emotional punching bags for anyone deemed more culturally acceptable. But the life of a child is truly a special force in this world, and just because someone differs from physical, social, or cultural normativity doesn’t give anyone the right to treat them poorly. Differences should be celebrated, and bullying needs to be eradicated. The best way we can start is by making an effort to notice bullying and put a stop to it. Here are three warning signs.

Headaches and Stomach Aches

Anxiety is a complex emotion that tends to manifest itself in physical ways. If you notice your child has stress-related symptoms like headaches, ask them about their emotional well-being. An open-ended question like, “I’ve noticed you haven’t been feeling well a lot lately — can you tell me more about that?” will help open lines of communication.

Aquatic therapy is a service we hang our hats on. The ability to offer individually guided rehab by a qualified professional is one thing. But to provide it while in the water is a service unlike any other. Once your body is partially submerged, the natural buoyancy of water frees your body from stressors your joints may traditionally experience. As you move in the water, a licensed physical therapist will take you through specific activities tailored to suit your rehab plan. The experience is therapeutic in its own right, but it’s the benefits that make this service so impactful. Here are three of them.

Change in Friends

There are bound to be changes in friend groups throughout your child’s life, but that doesn’t mean parents shouldn’t take notice when this happens. When a child expresses disinterest in spending time with specific people, it could be a sign of bullying. Connecting with other parents who have children in the same circle could be a way to gauge the pulse of your child’s friend group.

Decreased Swelling

Confidence Issues

The natural pressure on your body from the water acts as a pump of sorts, moving fluid from its source and recirculating it through the body to reduce swelling. This allows the site of the injury to heal more efficiently and gives you relief from the discomfort swelling can cause.

Bullying has the potential to drop kids into a volatile cycle of confidence- killing self-talk. Bullying may produce external damage, but what goes on internally can be catastrophic for children. The continually progressing, technology-based environment our children live in nearly outpaces their ability to adjust and cope. Children often internalize their emotions, and when they are being bullied by someone online, their distress can be even harder to detect. The best way to be aware of how your children are feeling is to talk to them openly about their social interactions both online and offline. Summer is the perfect opportunity to discuss these issues with your child because they likely will be relaxed, comfortable, and out of school, where bullying often occurs. Then they can approach the new school year with confidence and self-worth. What parent doesn’t want that?

Improved Range of Motion

The natural resistance of the water slows your body and gives you the ability to focus more specifically on your movements. You’ll find that this freedom increases your range of motion and allows you to move without pain. Water has the opposite effect of gravity, which means the liquid will naturally assist you with the flexion and extension of your injury site.

Decreased Joint Stress

Perhaps the best benefit of aquatic therapy is the stress it takes off your joints. The warmth of the water helps facilitate circulation, and being submerged will relieve the pain in your joints. When you’re able to limit the impact on your body, the natural process of healing is drastically accelerated. At this time, our community pool is closed. In order to continue this service to our patients, please cast your vote to keep our community pool open. For more information, please call our office at (360) 279-8323.

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HowWe Met JoAnn Rovig

Inventor of the JoViPak

Just a few weeks ago, a true pioneer in the physical therapy field stopped by our clinic. JoAnn Rovig may not be a household name to you, but to us, she’s known as a revolutionary in our industry. She developed a device now known as the JoViPak, which has been helping patients with lymphedema for decades. Lymphedema is a condition where blockage of the lymph vessels cause swelling and prevents proper circulation of this disease-fighting fluid. The swelling will often cause pain and require intervention to resolve. That’s where the JoViPak comes in. By using four different foams, this wrap helps facilitate the circulation of lymph throughout the troublesome area. There are different models of wraps for the parts of your body that are affected, but the concept stays the same. The wraps

contain four foams that vary in density and apply pressure to the tissues, which creates a light compression. This in turn aids in the movement of lymph through the vessels and creates a continuous flow throughout the body. Studies suggest that JoAnn’s creation has assisted with even the most stubborn cases of lymphedema, and over time, it can help break up fibrotic skin areas under the epidermis. Since its initial inception, the JoViPak has had many developments that have changed the lives of patients all over the world. There are over seven different products now, and each one provides relief for people in need of aid. It was amazing to meet such an incredible person who has made a difference in our field. She’s 80 years old now, and her excitement for the product is just as inspiring as ever.

SUDOKU

Charred CHILI-CHEESECORN

You’ll find all of the flavors of elote, Mexican street corn, in this dish, without any of the mess. It’s the rare side that can outshine any main course.

• 4 ears of corn, husked

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

• 4 tablespoons high-smoke- point oil, such as canola or vegetable

• 2 ounces fresh cotija

cheese (or feta), crumbled

• 1/4 cup cilantro

• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 red chili (such as Freson) or jalapeño, thinly sliced

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Heat grill to medium.

2. Brush corn with 2 tablespoons oil and grill until visibly charred, 10–12 minutes.

3. Cut kernels off cob and combine with shallots, chilis, lime juice, cheese, and remaining oil.

4. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine

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How We Celebrate Independence

How to Tell if Your Kids Are Being Bullied

The Undeniable Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

How We Met the Inventor of the JoViPak

Charred Chili-Cheese Corn

The History of Hot Dogs and Burgers

This American Grub How Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Became National Treasures

I f your plans for this Independence Day involve firing up the barbecue, you’ll probably be cooking two American classics: hot dogs and hamburgers. Come the Fourth of July, families will be grilling up burgers and dogs from sea to shining sea, but it wasn’t always this way. The story of how beef patties and sausages became culinary symbols of our nation will give you plenty of food for thought. It was German immigrants who brought the “frankfurter” and the “wienerwurst” to American soil in the 1800s. There is much debate over who first decided to place one of these franks in a bun, but by the opening of the 20th century, hot dog stands had popped up all over the Eastern Seaboard. We do know the identity of the man who took the hot dog’s popularity to a national level: Nathan Handwerker. A Jewish immigrant from Poland, Nathan sliced buns for a hot dog stand on Coney Island. After scraping together enough money, he quit his job and opened a stand of his own, undercutting his former employer’s prices by half. Not only did Nathan’s hot dogs outsell the competition, the Great Depression made them the perfect food for a nation suddenly The Hot Dog

living on a tight budget. By the 1930s, hot dogs had become so unquestionably American that Franklin Roosevelt famously served them to King George VI during his royal visit in 1939.

The Burger

Like the hot dog, the exact origin of the beef patty’s eventual “sandwhiching” is lost to history. Once again, it was German immigrants who brought their recipes for “Hamburg steak” with them across the Atlantic, but reports vary as to who first sold the meat patty inside a bun. Multiple diners and fairgrounds across America claim to be the home of the first hamburger. All of these claims date to the turn of the 20th century, a time when our nation was faced with feeding a growing working class quickly and cheaply. By the 1950s, the burger had become a symbol of the American everyman. Both the hot dog and hamburger embody the history of our nation. Immigrant traditions merged with blue-collar needs to create two uniquely American foods. It’s fitting that we celebrate America’s birthday with the grub that has grown along with it.

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