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16 FEATURE If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then this group of Lifelong Learners should be good to go. A recent visit to the Big Apple allowed time for learning, laughing, and enjoying the benei ts of good fun and good company.

6 KIDS COPING SKILLSSchool stress is a family affair and by following some common sense steps, parents can help their school-aged children mitigate some of its damaging effects.

10 YOGAWhen Susan Polk throws up her arms, she isn’t giving up. This enthusiastic entrepreneur just wants Bowling Green to share the joy of a healthy lifestyle.

12 FOOD FOR THOUGHTCooking made easy with ingredients from our garden, local farmers and farmers markets.

20 HOME HEALTHY HOUSETake control of your home and make a big difference when it comes to living a healthier life.

22 WALK YOUR TALKWhen Dave Kirgan goes for a walk, he is not alone. His advice to his fellow athletes is to use that quiet time while running or walking to tap into the healing power of the imagination.

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Football games, shorter days and cool weather also mean longer nights spent wide-awake studying.

Fall Break can be a pleasant respite from studies, but more often, students spend this time either catching up with missed assignments or prepping for inals

Academic stress is real, and it begins early. Elementary students haul heavy backpacks full of homework even on three-day weekends. Middle-school kids skip breakfast because that snooze button ofers a few minutes of sleep, and high-school students get caught in a maze of inancing for college or dreading the prospect of life without it.

In her book Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic and Miseducated Students, Denise Clark Pope focused her research primarily on the stressors faced by students at a top prep school, but her indings are universal. She calls it “mortgaging adolescence.” She says kids today are facing too much pressure and thinks it needs to change.

In her work she saw students who learned from an early age how to listen for the “right” answer. his not only stiled creative, critical thinking—but it also led, in Pope’s estimation, to wide-spread cheating, and students who show up at college unprepared due to a lack of emotional resilience.

Stress can cause sleeplessness, which aggravates the condition. Stressful situations and anxiety are a bad combination, and high-school aged children are especially vulnerable.

And it doesn’t get better when they hit the hallowed halls of higher education, because both the costs and the stakes are high. Pope sees a generation of anxious, tired, depressed kids on stimulants and anti-depressants.

To address the problem, the schools the author surveyed adopted the protocol of better listening and better coordination between teachers so that students don’t have “Test Week” but rather the tests are staggered. Classes got longer, but there were fewer of them, and reducing stress became a

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long-term committed action plan wherein everybody had a voice.

At the grade school level, teachers learned a “ishbowl” technique that involves sitting in a big circle with the children in the middle. hey asked the kids to name the one thing they would change at the school and then explain why.

And it’s not just the students who beneited. Reducing the stress on the student helps reduce the stress on

teachers and administrators, because it gives everybody the opportunity to gain perspective.

Parents also understand the duress of long hours of homework, and they also saw a beneit from eforts to curb the stress levels. he author believes it is important for parents to recognize that students live in two worlds. heir “jobs” don’t come with paychecks, but they still face serious consequences if the job is not done well.

Parents who utilize the following tips will serve as mentors to help their children overcome the health burdens of stressful lifestyles. Helping them identify and tackle the sources of their stress will give them lifelong skills not just for academics but when they enter the workforce and those test scores do come with zeros attached.

1Listen: Take the opportunity en route,

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better conversation. “What did you

learn at school today?” is a better

conversation starter than, “What

grade did you make on your math

test?”

2Cope: Young children especially need

help identifying their feelings. They

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Susan Polk is a noticeably happy person. She has been accused of, “exuding too much exuberance.” A previous employer even lodged

that exact complaint into her permanent record.

When asked why she would ever be cited for being too happy at work, she says she doesn’t know the answer.

“Did you work in a morgue?”She laughs and says, “No.” She worked

as a buyer in the school system in South Carolina.

Since then, Polk has decided that there is no such thing as exuding too much exuberance. he exuberant entrepreneur opened Be Happy Yoga and Salt Cave to share her love of a healthy, happy lifestyle. “I’m excited to mail this article to them (her previous employers) and say, ‘Hey, look at me now’,” she says.

Be Happy Yoga and Salt Cave is situated in the Kroger Shopping Center behind McDonald’s on Nashville Road. It ofers yoga classes in a state-of-the-art studio space as well as a unique salt cave—a healing modality that is better known in Europe than it is in the States.

he yoga studio features elegant design with a nod toward chakra color therapy along with comfortable Zebra® looring that is essentially a giant wall-to-wall yoga mat. “My students can take a risk with a pose,” explains Polk. “If they fall down, it’s no big deal.”

here are no mirrors on the walls, which allows students to use them as supports for certain stretches and eliminates the ego assertion of watching yourself pose, she explains.

“You’re not supposed to involve your ego,” says Polk. “Yoga is more about introspection.”

Down the hall, Be Happy ofers two private rooms with two very diferent styles of massage therapy. Holly Cherry, LMT, practices Ashiatsu massage that utilizes ceiling-mounted parallel bars, which allow her to use more pressure. In a separate space, Polk does what she calls “Lazy Man’s Yoga.”

Lazy Man’s or hai Yoga herapy keeps clients fully clothed, while the therapist arranges pillows for support to help them reach deeper stretches. “It feels like a cat pawing, but it’s me putting my foot

on the client and pulling gently on their shoulders or arms,” she explains. Polk says the treatment is versatile, low-impact, and especially beneicial for pregnant women who can lie on their sides during the treatment.

But the most unique aspect of Be Happy Yoga Studio and Salt Cave is of course the salt cave.

Beyond a pair of tall mahogany doors is a large cloistered room, softly lit, cool and comfortable even in the summer heat. It is almost like walking into a cozy igloo, but instead of chunks of ice and snow, giant irridiscent bricks of Himalayan rock salt are mounted onto the walls. he grout holding them in place is also salt. he sandy beach below is actually inely ground salt. Every few feet, inset lights on dimmers licker from one chakra color to the next. Zero-gravity recliners are situated around the room, and quiet music is on surround.

According to Polk and her husband, Doug Polk, who is her business partner in the venture, the puriied salt air is rich in negative ions. hese negative ions along with the natural healing properties in salt create a barrier and balance against

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When Vicki Fitch, the executive director of the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau toured the facility, she wanted to learn irst hand about the sensation of the salt cave. So she took of her shoes and put on a pair of colorful socks that are kept especially for the purpose of walking in the “sandy” beach. She wrapped herself in a soft blanket, leaned back in the recliner and drifted of to the soothing sounds of a guided meditation playing overhead.

When she awakened, it wasn’t immediately evident, but Fitch reported that on her drive home, she suddenly realized how much easier it was for her to breathe deeply. She says she didn’t even realize that she wasn’t breathing properly until she actually did. “I called Susan to tell her how great it felt,” says Fitch.

Polk wasn’t surprised. Salt is naturally antibacterial and anti-inlammatory and is a natural way to purify the air. She says the salt cave is a

complementary treatment and doesn’t recommend anybody replace their medication with salt therapy, but the salt cave and the yoga classes combine to create a healing atmosphere that resonates through the day.

She knows it sounds a little corny, but her business measures proits in more than just dollars and cents. She explains it this way: “We want to create a safe haven of peace because the world is so crazy right now.”

FACING PAGE: Susan Polk opened Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave to offer a peaceful, joyful energy in an often stressed out world.

TOP OF PAGE: The softly lit salt cave is furnished with zero-gravity recliners.

TOP RIGHT: Ceiling features of the salt cave.

MIDDLE RIGHT: Calming colors and low-impact looring help yoga students relax and relect.

BOTTOM RIGHT: At the front of the studio retail space allows yoga students to take home the healing power of Himalayan Salt.


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Herb bouquet shown below: This earthy and wonderfully pungent assortment of greens includes wild mustard greens, bourgeau spinach, fennel fronds and wild lamb quarter.

Local spinach salad with fried shallots,

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chicken and strawberry shortcakePHOTOGRAPHY BY | ZAINAH HAIDER

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One of the beautiful things about the end of summer is all of the garden produce that is becoming available. We

love to rely on our garden, local farmers and farmers markets for inspiration. Our spinach is a French heirloom variety with a very mild taste and no astringency.

LOCAL SPINACH SALAD WITH FRIED SHALLOTS, ALMONDS AND GRUYÈRE

SERVES 4

6 shallots, peeled and sliced into thin 1/16 inch rounds

1 cup olive or canola oil

8–10 oz spinach leaves, washed, spun dry and torn if large

1 cup whole almonds, toasted (4–6 minutes in 375o F oven or until fragrant) and roughly chopped

1 cup Gruyère or other interesting aged Swiss, grated

Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

¾ cup vinaigrette

Separate shallot rounds into individual rings. You can toss with a bit of cornmeal or lour to dredge or just fry as is. Shake of excess lour or cornmeal.

Heat oil in shallow sauté pan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers but is not smoking, add ⅓ of the shallot rings. Adjust the heat so that the rings are frying and sizzling. Stir frequently to ensure even frying. Once the shallots are a deep golden brown, use a small sieve to scoop them out of the hot oil. Place on a plate lined with paper towels and salt generously. Repeat with the remaining ⅔ of the shallot rings (in two batches).

Just before serving, toss the spinach, fried shallots, chopped almonds, and Gruyère in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper and add just enough vinaigrette to coat the leaves.

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We like to dry rub the chickens the night

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herbs and spices ( feel free to experiment),

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and some freshly ground pepper. For one

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as undercooked leg meat.

1 prairie chicken (2 ½ –3 lb bird), cured overnight with mixture listed above

1 onion, peeled, halved and sliced into ½ inch thick slices

1 lemon or orange, washed and cut into 8 wedges

A variety of herb stems, if you have them, from the garden

Preheat the oven to 425° F.Add the onion, lemon or orange, and

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Take the chicken out of the oven and let it cool.

When it is cool enough to touch, (15–20 minutes later), carve of the breasts by cutting on either side of the breast bone and following the rib cage until the breast comes of in one piece. he breast should be cooked but still tender and juicy.

Return the de-breasted chickens to the oven to continue roasting the legs. his should take another 15 minutes. he legs are done roasting when the skin and meat start to shrink from the end of the drumstick, the skin is a deep golden color, and the juices run clear when the leg is pricked with a knife on its skin side.

Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.

To serve right away, push the legs away from the carcass and use your knife to disjoint at the hip. Each leg piece can be cut into two pieces or left whole. To cut into two, just cut across the leg where you think the two leg bones meet. If you miss the juncture by a little, just move your knife around and you will ind the place where the joint is.

You may return the legs and breasts (which can also be halved) to the oven to warm for 5–7 minutes, or, because it is summer, feel free to serve it at room temperature.

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SERVES 4-6

1 dry qt. strawberries, washed, stemmed and halved or quartered

2 tablespoons demerara sugar, or granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose l our

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

4 oz or one stick of unsalted butter, cold and cut into small dice

1 egg, lightly beaten

¼ cup whole milk

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons demerara sugar, or sugar in the raw, or pearl sugar

Preheat oven to 425° F.Gently toss strawberries with sugar (and

some garden mint or fennel) and pour onto a baking sheet to macerate over the next hour or so.

Sift the all-purpose lour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.

Add diced butter and cut in with a pastry blender until the mixture is the texture of coarse cornmeal.

Beat the egg, milk and heavy cream together and add to the lour mixture.

Mix until it is a craggy dough. Do not over mix. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes at the least.

Roll out dough to ¾ inch thick. Cut out with a 3-inch biscuit cutter or glass.

Brush with the 2 tablespoons of whipping cream and sprinkle with demerara sugar.

Bake for 12–15 minutes. Biscuits will be golden and pufy when they are ready.

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famous bronze bull that symbolizes the inancial district and were quite surprised to ind that the iconic landmark was located at the entrance to the oldest park in New York City: Bowling Green!

he Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank Building, and the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House were points of interest, but then, smack in the midst of the inancial district, the weary travelers spotted a most intriguing sign: Tifany & Co. on Wall Street! (Presumably after a proitable day of trading stocks, here was the perfect

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place to spend those earnings!)Having awakened before the sun rose,

negotiated two airports and walked for hours, these dauntless travelers were slightly bedraggled and most deinitely not carrying briefcases full of stock proits, but the allure of all those dazzling diamonds and fond memories of the classic movie “Breakfast at Tifany’s” helped them overcome their reluctance to enter the posh store.

he moment the irst of them entered the door, she was approached by a gentleman who asked if she might be a tourist. In true “what the heck” style, she introduced the ladies who traipsed in

behind her. “We are Lifelong Learners from Western Kentucky University doing what we all enjoy — sharing new experiences and learning about new places.” To their amazement, he warmed to them immediately, introduced himself as the Ambassador for Tifany’s & Co., Mr. Tony Vaughn, and asked if he could contribute to their learning experience with a private tour of Tifany’s! An astute observer, he surmised the ladies could use some refreshment and escorted them to a special area of the store where he brought out champagne, Perrier, and glasses for all.

As the ladies gazed at the magniicent jewelry on display in the tall glass cases

ABOVE from Left: Vicki Gregory, Lynn O’Keefe, Judy Tabor, Barbara Johnston, Pat Fitzherbert

FACING PAGE: Bowling Green, this iconic landmark, is considered the oldest park in New York City.


around them, Ambassador Vaughn again read their minds. They were particularly intrigued by one of the pieces. He unlocked the case, and as Vicki Gregory recalled, “Mr. Vaughn insisted that I try on the gorgeous sterling silver necklace. It was a bit over my budget, as the price for this piece was $22,000!”

But as Pat Fitzherbert happily noted, Holly Golightly couldn’t have done better. “Vicki was dressed for the occasion in her basic black, which showed off the jewelry beautifully!”

The tour continued. The glass elevator led to a second floor where cases were full of sparkling diamonds in intricate settings and a secure room was reserved for shoppers to examine these one-of-a-kind treasures under a powerful microscope. Unlocking the door, Mr. Vaughn led the ladies into the room where they sipped their champagne and enjoyed the view of the store below through the sparkle of Swarovski crystal

chandeliers. Tiffany’s was an amazing and

unexpected beginning to the Lifelong Learning adventure in New York, but the next three days were also packed with opportunities to learn new things. They were mesmerized by the Cirque du Soleil musical Paramour on Broadway and luxuriated in box seats at Carnegie Hall where the WKU Chorale and the Southern Kentucky Choral Society performed Mozart’s “Requiem.” They caught a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and went on to Ellis Island, where they had the opportunity to look for the names of ancestors among the record books documenting the thousands of immigrants who entered the United States through that portal.

Near the end of the visit, a final walk took the group to one of New York’s most famous sites, the 9/11 Memorial. The walk began at St. Paul’s Chapel, where George Washington once

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As Gregory so vividly recalled, “Going up in the new One World Trade Center building was awe-inspiring.” As the elevator ascended, huge pictures of New York City were displayed all around, showing in time-lapse photography how the area looked before the city was built and each stage as the city developed. At the glass-enclosed restaurant at the very top, the view was phenomenal. There was the mighty Hudson River on one side, the East River on the other, and the Statue of Liberty standing tall just a short distance away.”

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RAJ SUGGESTS THESE CHANGES FOR A HEALTHIER HOME: • Learn the tooth truth. Most people know to brush their teeth at least twice daily for good oral hygiene, but what they don’t often think about is what is lurking on their toothbrush between uses. Viruses and bacteria can live for weeks on a toothbrush’s surface. Make sure you’re storing your toothbrush properly in an upright, dry place, and use an antibacterial toothbrush cover to kill germs. Most only last 60 to 90 days, so make sure to swap out your toothbrush, as well as your cover, regularly.

• Here comes the sun. Have you ever felt sluggish after sitting under the artiicial lights in your home? Research shows that people who spend more time in natural lighting than artiicial have increased productivity and alertness. So open up those blinds and drapes to let natural light shine in.

• Start a technology detox. In today’s binge-watching culture, it’s all too easy to let that next episode of the hottest show auto play. Remove TVs and computers from the bedroom for more and better quality sleep. You’ll be glad you did when you feel energized and have a more productive day after a solid seven to eight hours of slumber.

Check i lters monthly,

and change themat least

every three months.

• Be air aware. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor levels of air pollutants may be two to ive times higher than outdoor levels. Make every breath count and really pay attention to indoor air quality. Use quality air ilters in your heating and cooling systems to pull in and trap unwanted air particles such as dust, pollen, bacteria and viruses, while letting cleaner air low through. Also check ilters monthly, and change them at least every three months. If you burn scented candles regularly, use a ireplace or have construction in progress, change your ilter more often, as these contribute to poor indoor air quality.

• Don’t be a track star. Every day, we walk through items like car oil, allergens, pesticides and other toxins. Remove your shoes before you enter the home to avoid dragging them throughout your home. If you have carpeting, take extra care as pollen and other allergens can be brought into the home on your shoes and then harbored in the ibers of rugs and carpets.


Greenview Specialty Associates

Greenview Specialty

Associates

1325 Andrea St, Suite 201, Bowling Green, KY

270-843-7557

Dr. Michael L. Campbell works hand-in-hand with patients, and their referring providers, to diagnose and recommend treatment options. We believe each patient deserves respectful treatment and our team delivers a professional and thorough approach to care. You, the patient, are the most important person in our office, and our group of dedicated professionals are committed to providing you with the best medical care possible.

Visit our website at: www.greenviewspecialty.com to learn more.

Is conveniently located on the campus Is conveniently located on the campus of TriStar Greenview Regional of TriStar Greenview Regional

Hospital, offering state-of-the-art Hospital, offering state-of-the-art surgery. surgery.

WALK I YOUR TALK

In July 2010, Newsweek ran a story on how mental acuity is supported by aerobic exercise. A study by scientists at the University of Illinois found that

three vigorous 40-minute walks each week, over six months, improved both memory and reasoning. his study was led by Dr. Art Kramer, who also said, “Vigorous exercise increases the white matter of the brain, which connects neurons in the areas of the brain responsible for mental reasoning and planning.”

here is another mental activity enhanced by strenuous motion exercises: imagination.

When we were children, we knew all about letting our imaginations take us where we wanted to be. But as we grow up, the ability to imagine begins to fade. As adults, exercise like walking or running allows us the opportunity to channel our free low of thought, which the rhythms of motion bring us, into whatever our minds can imagine.

To the outside world, that fellow walking briskly down the road is just someone getting a little exercise. But in his thoughts, he is much more. Perhaps he is the Mighty Casey with another chance at bat. hat it-looking young woman, running smoothly along the park trail, might be daydreaming she has just broken the world record and is now taking a victory lap. hese are all just make believe, but they are also healthy breaks allowing us to rest and recharge

from our daily routines.Americans spend millions of dollars

a year on games, books, mental puzzles and movies to accomplish the same thing. hey are seeking a refreshing mental break. But walking, running and biking are free activities that allow the fresh air to supercharge our thought process. Our deep breathing helps keep the oxygen lowing, and the rhythm of our motion allows our minds to enter the imagination mode. “Normal” can start slipping away when we let our thoughts go where they will and allow our imaginations to take charge. Instead of getting lost in a game or movie, we can go for a short time to wherever we desire.

We often return from those adventures-in-motion with a smile on our face, maybe even a twinkle in our eye. When someone asks about our happiness, we can answer, “Oh, I just went for a walk,” thus keeping our secrets safe until our next chance to escape to wherever our imagination may take us.

It’s not just a step; it’s a start.~ Dave

Retired Air Force First Sergeant and competitive race walker Dave Kirgan reaches for the stars but keeps one foot on the ground. His inspirational column, Walk Your Talk, seeks to inspire athletes of all ages to live a healthier lifestyle.

WRITTEN BY | DAVE KIRGAN

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Life is too precious to waste.

Our community offers resources, parks & recreational areas

to help your family be healthy and happy.

We encourage you to live a meaningful life.

832 Broadway • Bowling Green, KY 820 Lovers Lane, Bowling Green, KY

Ways to Be Healthier: Eat healthier • Exercise • Try to lower stress

• Get enough sleep • Family recreation

But most importantly, enjoy all the special moments of your life!

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