KY Creative Living September

Ah, we’re comingupon my favoritetime of year – thefall. There’s nothingquite like that coolair, the smell ofpumpkin pie, andthe adventure ofcorn mazes. For meit’s the best time ofthe year – I feel mostalive during the fall months.

As we come upon this colorful season, we’rebound to run into situations where we need ourlocal businesses’ services. In this issue we featureseveral local businesses and highlight the goodsand services they provide.

Supporting local business is very important.Be sure to visit them and offer your patronage.

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

Dental CareTeeth • Gums

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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Do you snore or know someone whodoes? Do you have Sleep Apnea butstruggle nightly with your CPAPmachine?

You’re not alone! An estimated 40million Americans snore and nearly 20million have Sleep Apnea, a conditionwhere the airway collapses during sleep,causing the person to stopbreathing and awaken multi-ple times every hour with agasp.

Sleep Apnea is a life-threatening sleep disorder thatleft undiagnosed and untreated canshorten your lifespan up to 18 years!

While CPAP is the gold standard ofsleep apnea treatment, many peoplecan’t tolerate the masks and pressure.An oral appliance is an FDA-approvedCPAP alternative that fits over your

teeth and holds the lower jaw forward,keeping your airway from collapsing.

A sleep apnea sufferer himself, Dr.Kitzmiller and his wife Lori know first-hand the disruptions that untreatedSleep Apnea can cause.

“We used to think that Tim’s snoringwas normal, but when he would stop

breathing for up to 20 seconds ata time and then wake with agasp, I got scared.

“After being diagnosedwith Sleep Apnea he tried

CPAP but his sleeping habitsmade it too difficult to use. Now thathe’s using an Oral Appliance we bothsleep great!” said Lori Kitzmiller.

Call Dr. Kitzmiller today at (513) 248-8848 to schedule your complimentaryconsultation to see if this solution isright for you!

Tired of snoring? Struggle withCPAP? Dr. Kitzmiller has a solution

Dr. Kitzmiller treats his snoring and sleep apnea patients with Oral Appliance Therapy.

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Body by Zerona, located at 618Buttermilk Pike in Crescent Springs,offers Cincinnati and NorthernKentucky residents a non-surgical andpainless alternative to traditional lipo-suction.

The latest in safe LipoLaser is here! You can lose inches of pure body fat

(not water weight), in just weeks – withno surgery, no pain, no shots, no pills,no starving or strict dieting, no strenu-ous exercise and no downtime at all!

This FDA-approved procedure has

shown that the Zerona Laser creates asmall pore in the fat cell, enabling thefatty matter to seep out of the cell. Themelted fat is then passed out of the bodyduring its normal course of detoxifica-tion.

The Zerona Laser can focus on areasof the body that tend to be difficult totarget with regular diet and exercise, italso works on reducing cellulite.

Another benefit is that it can treat

Melt your muffin top, tightenyour tush at Body by Zerona

Veronica VanHerpe and Frances Davis stand near the Body by Zerona Laser Therapy machine at the Chiropractic Rehab office on Buttermilkpike.

MELT see page 5

Contrary to a gym or health club,Bodies of Empowerment provides a pri-vate facility that allows for more per-sonal attention and no intimidation.

They have no members. There is noneed to wait on equipment or feel self-conscious with those around you.

Each client is seen by appointmentonly. Bodies of Empowerment doesn’toffer personal training, they specializein it!

Each month they also highlight aclient on their website, www.bod-iesofempowerment.com.

This month’s Client of the Month isJamie. She had this to say about Bodiesof Empowerment:

“This past October, I stood at the fin-ish line at the Bourbon Chase Relay Racewith my three girls, waiting for my hus-

band’s team to finish. As I waited, I

Be empowered to change

Bodies of Empoerment’s Client of the Month Jamie.

EMPOERED see page 5

Finally, summer seemsto be winding down andcooler weather is at hand.

With the kids returningto school, the time andtemperature changing,and the holidays justaround the corner, it’stime we start thinkingabout our health and fit-ness goals.

Why not considerCurves, the world’s lead-ing fitness and weightmanagement programdesigned just for women?

Curves offers a provenstrength training programthat builds lean musclemass, strengthens bones,and increases metabolism.

As we age, we tend tolose more muscle. This

makes it even moreimportant to find an exer-cise program that isachievable – and thatworks! Curves is theanswer.

Millions of women allover the world are cele-brating their successes atCurves, as they reachweight loss goals, gethealthy, experience funyet challenging workouts,enjoy a strong supportsystem, and build lastingfriendships.

And now, you canwrite your own successstory at Curves for just$10.

This special promotion,which is running for alimited time, allows you

to join Curves for just $10and experience all it hasto offer for 10 days. Youwill receive a free fitnessassessment, 10 days ofunlimited workouts, anda final weigh-in at the endof the two weeks.

Every day, women whothought they couldn’t getfit find out they can atCurves.

Wondering if you canlose weight? Now’s thetime to take the first steptoward your success.Read more about realwomen finding real suc-cess at curves.com/testi-monials.

Local Curves clubs alsooffer the unique CurvesCircuit with Zumba

Fitness, the only 30-minute class that mixesthe moves of Zumba withthe proven strength train-ing of Curves for onewildly effective workout.

There’s no better timeto experience Curves.Come find out what suc-cess looks like on you.Call or visit one of the

locations listed in the adon this page.

Curves of Florence,Curves of Fort Thomas,Curves of Independence,or Curves of Villa Hillswould love to meet youand help get you on theroad to success.


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Write your own success story at Curves for just $10

MELT from page 4several body areas at once! The proce-dure consists of a Certified Technicianaiming the Zerona Laser at your troublespots on your front side.

You relax for 20 minutes, flip overand receive 20 minutes of treatment onyour back side. Then you’re treated to arelaxing HydroMassage, which helps tostimulate your lymphatic system torelease the melted fat.

Most clients sleep or read whilereceiving their treatments! It worksequally well on both men and women.

Body by Zerona has performed over3,000 Zerona Laser Procedures and 98percent of their Clients have easily lost 3inches or more in just a few weeks! Theyhave seen as high as 16 3/4 inches lostin four weeks.

They can be reached at 212-0577. Youcan also visit their website for a wealthof information about the procedure,Before/After Photos and ClientTestimonials: www.BodyByZerona-Cincinnati.com

EMPOWERED from page 4thought, ‘This looks fun. Too bad I willnever be able to do this!’

“Several months later, I was stillthinking about it, longing to be able torun it. I knew if I wanted to run, I had tochange my life. I am a stay-at-homemother of three beautiful girls, ages 4, 3and 1.

“Like many mothers, I didn’t take thetime to take care of myself. I was terriblyout of shape and overweight. I wasextremely unhappy with the person Isaw in the mirror. I finally made thedecision to do something for me! I start-ed working out with Katie at the begin-ning of February and started running,

well … walking/jogging.“Katie has given me the tools I need

to eat healthy through nutrition counsel-ing and the motivation to change mylife! Thanks to her and the support ofmy wonderful husband, I have lost 10percent of my body fat, have ran two5Ks and I am currently training to runmy first 10K in July.

“I am excited to say that I will be run-ning the Bourbon Chase this Octoberwith my husband! ”

For more information on Bodies ofEmpowerment, call 578-4500.

Studiesshow that chil-

dren snack an aver-age of three times a day,

but they still aren’t gettingadequate levels of vitamins

and minerals. The challenge forparents is to find a treat kids will

want to eat that’s not filled withempty calories.

Kids’ diets are low in vitamin D,calcium, potassium and dietary fiber,

according to the American DieteticAssociation. And over the past decade,

children’s eating patterns have beenmarkedly low in vitamins A, C and E.

Most moms know that if left to theirown devices, children will almost always gofor sweet indulgences first. In fact, cookiesare the No. 1 snack item eaten by kids today.

So, can moms reward kids after a toughday at school with treats they’ll actually wantto eat while fueling healthy development?

The answer is yes. And it helps to planahead. Here are some helpful tips that canhave a positive impact on kids’ after-schoolsnack choices.

Make nutritious treats accessibleTo help parents with busy after-

school schedules, look for convenientsnacks that can be easily taken from

the cupboard or refrigerator andbrought on-the-go.

Having snacks at their finger-tips helps encourage kids to

make better choices.For example, whenyou come home from

the grocery store,use sandwich

bags toprepack

single servings of things like grapes, cheese,crackers and carrots to make them easy tograb and go in an instant.

For a sweet alternative, make your owntrail mix using their favorite cereal, chocolatechips, mini marshmallows or peanuts.

Pack in nutrientsOne key to success is to modify kids’

favorite foods by pumping up the nutritionalvalue, according to Mike Bloom, vice presi-dent of marketing for Suncore Products.

For example, his company recently intro-duced a new line of cookies, WhoNu?Nutrition Rich Cookies, created to look andtaste like familiar family favorites, whilepacking more than 20 essential vitamins andminerals, plus dietary fiber.

Create tasty optionsTake familiar favorite treats and make

them even tastier for kids. For instance, par-ents can make small changes to belovedtreats using simple recipes like a frozenyogurt sandwich.

Scoop half a cup of your favorite flavor oflow-fat frozen yogurt between two CrispyChocolate Chip WhoNu? Cookies. Freezeuntil firm and serve.

Timing is everythingKnow your children’s schedules. A snack

can help ward off hunger, but

filling kids up with a heavy, calorie-filledtreat can spoil their appetites. Spacesnacks out appropriately, and look fortreats packed with fiber that will keep theirstomachs full without ruining dinner.

Allow more than one chef in the kitchenLet kids’ creativity soar using their plate

as a canvas. Offering a variety of flavorfultreats they’ve helped create fends off bore-dom. Allow kids to play with their food withthis fun recipe:

PB&J ‘Sushi’Trim the crust off a slice of whole wheat

bread and spread peanut butter and jellyover the bread. Roll and cut into one-inchsections with a butter knife. Give yourchild a pair of chopsticks to add someinternational flair.

To see more after-school snackrecipes that taste great and arepacked with vitamins and miner-als, visitwww.whonucookies.com.

snacks

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After a long day at the chalkboard andon the playground, kids can come home

from school hungry and ready for an after-school snack.

nutritiousStress-freeways to serve nutritiousaf ter-school snacks



If your arm goesnumb and your speech isslurred, you know youneed to seek immediatemedical attention.

When you nick your-self shaving, you knowyou can deal with ityourself.

But for the vast num-ber of maladies inbetween, it can be diffi-cult to know when to goto the doctor and whento deal with it on yourown.

One of the most diffi-cult situations in whichyou need to make the“home care vs. profes-sional care” decision maybe when somethingaffects your joints.

The joints do someimportant work for the

human body, and figur-ing out when things willget better on their ownand when you may havea more serious problem isnot easy.

When to seek helpWilliam Ungureit,

clinical director of thephysician assistant train-ing program at SouthUniversity in Tampa, Fla.,says there are someimportant signs that willtell you when to seekprofessional care.

“If the joint is warmto the touch and swollen,seek immediate help,”Ungureit says. “Those aresigns of a possible infec-tion, something thatwon’t get better on itsown.”

Likewise, if you knowthat the joint pain is theresult of an injury such asa fall, put an ice pack onthe injury and seek help

right away.This type of injury

will usually be accompa-nied by swelling and theinability to bear weight.

Otherwise, painfuljoints often can be treatedat home with over-the-counter pain relieverssuch as ibuprofen ornaproxen sodium. Andwhat about ice and heat?

“Cold therapy (ice)can be used for chronicinjuries, such as painafter running,” saysUngureit. “Heat therapyis recommended forinjuries that have noinflammation or swelling.Heat is ideal for sore,stiff, nagging muscle orjoint pain.”

If you decide to treatthe pain at home, youstill need to see your pri-mary care physician if thepain lasts more than twoweeks. Your physicianmay offer prescriptionpain relievers or othertreatment.

Chronic joint painTreatment for chronic

joint pain may be moreinvolved, Ungureit says.

“Non-inflammatoryjoint pain usually signi-fies osteoarthritis, whichis caused by trauma tothe joint or degenerationof the joint tissue inweight-bearing joints.”That means the knee, hipand spinal joints.

According to the U.S.Bone and Joint Initiative,a movement sanctionedby the World HealthOrganization, one in fiveAmericans has someform of arthritis.

And contrary to theperception that arthritisis a disease of the elderly,more than half of thosewith arthritis are underthe age of 65.

There is no cure forosteoarthritis, but it canbe managed with painkillers, physical therapy,steroid injections such ascortisone, or other injec-

tions to help lubricate thejoint.

As a last resort, sur-gery to realign or com-pletely replace a jointmay be an option.Complete joint replace-ment is now available forthe knee, shoulder, hipand ankle.

Motion is lotionAlthough you can’t

prevent osteoarthritis,you can do things to helplessen its onset and itspainful effects.

“Losing weight andexercising regularly aregreat ways to combatosteoarthritis,” saysUngureit.

“When it comes tojoints, we say that‘motion is lotion.’Dropping five or 10pounds may not seemlike much, but fivepounds per step adds upfairly quickly on yourjoints.”

What about herbalsupplements and otheralternative treatments forjoint pain? Ungureit saysthere’s nothing wrongwith trying them, butmake sure you tell yourdoctor which ones youare thinking about tak-ing, since some supple-ments can interfere withother medications.

So while you may notneed to consult your doc-tor for every ache, thereare some serious signs tolook for, and some effec-tive steps that both youand your doctor can taketo help relieve thosepainful joints.

Whento get

helpfor

painfuljoints

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There’s more to hear-ing loss than just losingthe ability to hear clearly.

Hearing loss can drivea wedge between you andthe people you love andthe activities that fill yourlife.

It is common for peo-ple to put their own hear-ing needs at the bottom ofa long priority list.

Good times with fami-ly, staying effective on thejob, and enjoying socialactivities are all ways toimprove your sense ofwell-being.

Hearing loss can get inthe way, and begin tocause subtle changes inhow you interact and howyou feel.

Becky Morris, owner ofBeyond Hearing Aids,

experienced this personal-ly.

“I was very close to mymom, and it becameincreasingly hard to keepconnected before shechose hearing aids,” saidMorris.

“I couldn’t share allthose little things thatmatter, and I really missedtalking with her. WhenMom finally tried hearingaids, the results wereimmediately evident,” shesaid.

“She laughed at jokes,shared in conversations,and we were able torestore our close bond. Imiss her now and am sograteful that she made theeffort to get hearing help,”said Morris.

Kathy Luhn, of Luhn

Hearing Care, hears sto-ries like Becky’s all thetime.

That’s one reason theyteamed up in one locationto help you find hearinghelp, from simple TV lis-tening systems to highquality hearing aids.

Take that first step tobetter hearing by callingLuhn Hearing Care at859-342-5846 to schedule acomplimentary hearingtest during their specialevent Sept. 19-20, and talkabout your hearingoptions.

Also visit the demoroom at Beyond HearingAids at 463 Erlanger Roadin Erlanger while you’rethere.

Take the first step to better hearingThe staffs of Luhn Hearing Care and Beyond Hearing Aids.

How does my dental health changeduring pregnancy?

• Due to an exaggerated hormonalresponse to plaque buildup, pregnantwomen are more likely to develop gin-givitis than women who are not preg-nant, resulting in a condition calledpregnancy gingivitis.

• Pregnant women often have moreacid in their mouths (or gastric acid intheir mouths from “morning sickness”),increasing the risk of tooth decay.

• Increased levels of certain hor-mones can affect the bones that supportthe teeth, causing teeth to loosen.

What effects can my dental healthhave on my child?

• Gum diseases, like pregnancy gin-

Oral health can directly affect you, your child

ORAL see page 21

Compounding pharma-cists are meeting theneeds of peri-menopausaland menopausal womenand andropause in menby use of bio-identicalhormones.

These hormones areappealing to patientsbecause they help tomend a hormonal imbal-ance with hormones thatare identical to those pro-duced in the human body.

Structural differencesexist between human, andsynthetic and animal hor-mones. In order for areplacement hormone tofully replicate the functionof hormones which wereoriginally naturally pro-duced and present in thehuman body, the chemicalstructure must exactlymatch the original.

There are significantdifferences between hor-mones that are natural tohumans and synthetic orhorse preparations. Sidechains can be added to anaturally-occurring hor-mone to create a syntheticdrug that can be patentedby a manufacturer. Apatented drug can beprofitable to mass pro-duce, and therefore a drugcompany can afford tofund research as to themedication’s use andeffectiveness.

However, naturally-occurring substances cannot be patented, so scien-tific studies are lessnumerous on natural hor-mones, because medicalresearch is usually fundedby drug companies.

Natural hormonesinclude estrone (E1), estra-diol (E2), progesterone,testosterone, dehy-droepiandrosterone(DHEA), and preg-

nenolone. Our compound-ing specialists worktogether with patients andprescribers to provide cus-tomized hormone replace-ment therapy that pro-vides the needed hor-mones in the most appro-priate strength anddosage form to meet eachwoman’s specific needs.

Hormones can beplaced in a variety ofdosage forms including:capsules; topical creams;suppositories and sublin-gual troches or drops. Nopainful pellet insertion isneeded.

As the patient workswith their physician andcompounding pharmacist,she can choose the dosageroute and strength that is

most beneficial and pleas-ing to her.

Hormone replacementtherapy should be initiat-ed carefully after awoman’s medical andfamily history has beenreviewed. Every womanis unique and willrespond to therapy in herown way.

Close monitoring andmedication adjustmentsare essential.

Menopause is not a sin-gle point in time when theovaries are switched offfor good, but occurs instages over the span of awoman’s reproductivelife. It’s a transition thatbegins and ends withfemale fertility, and in theprocess, reshapes the way

we think, feel & act.

There are basicallythree stages ofmenopause:

Pre-Menopause –The PMS Years

Women in their 30sshould have fairly regularcycles, but increasingly,younger women do notovulate regularly.

Linked to extremes inexercise and stress, diet-ing, poor nutritional sta-tus, toxins and contracep-tive use, many youngwomen suffer from a myr-iad of symptoms of PMS,or more serious disorderslike endometriosis andinfertility.

Severe symptoms in

these years may be seenas a warning sign of hid-den hormone imbalance,well before the end ofperiods.

Peri-Menopause – TheRollercoaster Years

In the years approach-ing menopause, womenstart to have erratic cyclesas estrogen and proges-terone levels fluctuatebetween highs and lows,dozens of times a day.

This hormonal rollercoaster takes women on awild ride through life.Now is the time when thesearch for symptom reliefbegins in earnest!



Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy

THERAPY see page 21

The kids are back toschool and our schedulesare getting back on track.Now is a great time tofocus on your needs, suchas physicals, eye examsand, yes, dental visits.

Your dental health is ahuge component in yourover all health. A teethcleaning by Wendy,Gentle Dental Care’slicensed dental hygienist,is the removal of dentalplaque and tartar to pre-vent cavities, gingivitisand gum disease whichmay cause major dentalhealth issues includingtooth loss.

Wendy often commentsthat people just don’t real-ize that they can have thebest dental hygiene in the

world and still have gumdisease and often hearsthings like, “I brush allthe time why am I losingmy teeth?”

When detected earlythere are many things apatient can do to keeptheir teeth….if only theyhad known.

Going to a dentist forregular checkups is notonly an important step inkeeping your teeth butalso can prevent majorhealth issues.

Other recent clinicalstudies show a direct linkto other serious systemicdiseases, such as:

• Cardiovascular dis-ease (heart attack andstroke)

• Bacterial pneumonia

• Low birthweight/extreme highbirth weight

• Diabetes complica-tions

• Osteoporosis

If you are afraid of thedentist, you are not alone.Dr. Dallmann and her car-ing team will welcomeyou with warm greetingsand encouragement every

step of the way. They arededicated to your comfortand offer many options toput your mind and body

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The Gentle Dental Care team.

The kids are back to school so it’s time for you to visit Gentle Dental

GENTLE see page 13

L O C A L B U S I N E S S


How many Catholicslive in the 14 NorthernKentucky counties thatmake up the Diocese ofCovington? Where dothey live?

The Catholic churcheswithin the diocese are try-ing to find out by taking acensus, the first in nearly75 years.

Every organizationneeds facts and figures tohelp it make importantdecisions, for the presentand the future. TheDiocese of Covington, ledby Bishop Roger Foys, isplanning for the future.

Should a new churchbe located closer to wheremore Catholics live? Is anew school needed, orshould a current school

building be remodeled orexpanded? A census willhelp answer those ques-tions, and many others.

Boone County, one ofthe fastest growing in thewhole Commonwealth ofKentucky, was chosen forthe first phase of the cen-sus project.

Last October pairs ofvolunteers representingthe six Catholic churchesin the county walkedthroughout their neigh-borhoods. They greetedtheir neighbors, askedquestions and gatheredbasic information.

If a person indicatedthat he or she attended achurch or congregation ofanother denomination, theinformation was sent on

to the other congregation,as a courtesy. Because theproject was so large, someCatholic churches inBoone County used addi-tional Census Sundays inFebruary or March of thisyear.

Now the Diocese is get-ting ready for the secondphase.

Next month the censusmoves to Campbell andKenton counties. Duringthe week of Oct. 16-23,hundreds of volunteers,wearing a special nametag(see logo in the ad below),from 29 Catholic parisheswill fan out across the twocounties, with a goal toknock on each front door.Additional census days, inFebruary and March in

2012, may also be used.Can they count on

you?The census project is an

all-volunteer effort. Thetwo-person volunteerteam that visits yourhome belongs to yourneighborhood Catholicchurch. They have takensome “basic training” ingreeting you and gather-ing some informationabout your church affilia-tion. Our visitors will notquiz you about your reli-gious beliefs or try to“convert” you and yourfamily to the Catholicchurch – our goal is sim-ply to gather information.

The Diocese has con-tacted leaders of otherreligious denominations

and asked them to informtheir congregations of ourplans. We have also alert-ed law enforcement offi-cials across Campbell andKenton counties that ourvolunteer teams will beout and about beginningSunday afternoon, Oct. 16.

They ask for your help.It’s been a long time sincethey’ve had an up-to-datetally of our membership.They want to do whatthey can to continue tocontribute to the commu-nities they are part of –and have been since theDiocese of Covington wasfounded in 1853.

If you live in Campbellor Kenton counties, they’ll



The Diocese of Covington asks: Can we count on you?

DIOCESE see page 13



Merle Norman is known for itstrendy, unique accessories and afford-able fun fashion.

And Lisa Trusty has just returnedfrom a huge market shopping trip, andoh what cool stuff she has found!

The boutique is a virtual feast for theeyes with unique purses and jewelrylike you won’t see elsewhere, and thatwill take your fashion statement to thenext level! Many items are one-of-a-kind, so hurry in for the best selection!

For those who love the Miche bag,the much-anticipated medium bag,called the Demi Bag, has arrived, pre-miering with six new covers to accentu-ate any outfit. It’s the perfect size, and istotally awesome!

Attention Big Blue fans… MerleNorman is now UK Central for allthings blue and white!

The season will soon start and every-one will want to show their spirit with

distinctive UK shoes, scarves, handbags,jewelry and other items, including excit-ing new items for gift giving such ascool UK leashes and collars for Fido,grill mitts, coolers and shot glasses forthe man fan, women’s UK fashionapparel, and more!

In celebration of Merle Norman’s80th anniversary, MN introduces ashade of red like no other.

Inspired by the unforgettable red ofthe world-renowned, multi-award win-ning automobile called Hussy, owned bythe Merle Norman family, The HussyCollection includes six lip color formulasand a custom-formulated, exclusive OPInail lacquer in the same unique red.Experience a red like no other.

One ravishing shade… seven beauti-ful ways. And coming November 2011the beauty of red captured in an allur-ing, seductive new fragrance.

Fall is hot at Merle Norman

see you theweek of Oct. 16.Can they count

on you?Please visit

census.coving-

tondiocese.orgfor more details.

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at ease:IV & oral sedationPre-operative valium Nitrous oxide Heated neck pillowsWarm blankets avail-

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ableAppointments as early

as 8:40 a.m. and as late as7 p.m.

Listen to what one ofGentle Dental Care’spatients has to say:

Dr. Dallmann and Staff,I can’t tell you how

pleased I am with theservices you provided.I’ve put off going to thedentist for years because Ifeared the sounds of thedrill and some of theinstruments used.

I couldn’t believe how

comfortable I was duringmy visits. A little sedation(nitrous), some head-phones w/music and aheated neck roll made myexperience wonderful. Iactually looked forwardto going to the dentist!

I appreciate how youand your staff didn’tmake me feel guilty fornot visiting the dentist inso many years. That was abig part of my procrasti-nation, the embarrass-ment of how long it hadbeen. The phone calls tocheck on me were also anice personal touch.

I am also in the health-care field and hope thatour patients feel aspleased as I was withyour service. I’ve toldmany people about myexperience in your officeand would recommend itto anyone.

- M. J. Independence,KY

Take some time foryourself and get healthy.Call today to “Experiencethe Difference.”

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Fall is a very importanttime to re-evaluate yourlandscape and lawn careneeds.

Rightway Nursery,located at 5529 Route 237in Burlington is a fullservice garden center

ready to help with allyour fall season needs.

“It’s also a great timeto take advantage of our

Computer-aided land-scape design,” said SandyWright, owner ofRightway Nursery.

“It includes a largeoverhead designed toscale, and photo imaging,where we take a picture ofyour house and put theplants in to show youwhat it would look like.It’s easier than looking ata colorless blueprint.”

This is also the time totake advantage of sales ontrees, shrubs, perennials,seasonal hanging basketsand planters.

Planting this time ofyear allows the roots togrow through the fall andwinter, resulting in a bet-ter established plant forspring.

Rightway Nursery

offers complete landscapeinstallation and lawn ren-ovation.

“We have more than 15colors of mums that areheavily budded and readyto go,” said Tori Buechter,Landscape Designer forRightway Nursery.

“We also have asterswhich will add to the bril-liant color you want foryour yard. We also dohydro seeding, since fall isthe best time for plantingseeds, and hardscape,which helps you decideon a patio or a wall orwalkway that is just whatyou always wanted.”

For more information,contact the store at 586-6422, or the web site iswww.rightwaynursery.com.



Preparing for fall the Rightway Nursery way

Your entire concept ofconsignment shops isabout to change.

On Oct. 1, Strut ResaleBoutique, the next evolu-tion in designer resaleboutiques and like nothingyou’ve ever seen before,will open at 7901 MallRoad in Florence, next tothe Family Christian BookStore.

Strut is your stylesource for designer,upscale name brands andchic fashions … perfect fortoday’s savvy woman!

Strut makes it possibleto step out in style whilesaving money and makingmoney.

Lisa Trusty, owner ofthe MerleNormanCosmetics Studio

and Boutique in CrestviewHills, is the creator of theStrut concept, and willoffer nothing less thansuperior quality fashionsand customer service.

Fashion stylists andpersonal shopping servicesare available to ensureyour experience is satisfy-ing and you leave lookingand feeling like a millionbucks!

“At Strut you’ll enjoytreasure hunting with bothnew and pre-loved design-er and upscale clothing,outerwear and footwear,as well as unique andtrendy accessories, hand-bags and jewelry,” saidowner Lisa Trusty.

Save money, makemoney at Strut

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It’s difficult to think about. Makingend of life decisions and arrangementsfor your Last Will and Testament are noteasy tasks. There are many things toconsider.

The caring professionals at The JaegerFirm, PLLC, however, are here to helpyou through the process, making sureyou’re getting all that you need.

When preparing to make these deci-sions, consider the following:

• Do you know who you want yourproperty to pass to after you die?

• Do you want to preserve thoseassets you have worked hard to accu-mulate your entire life for those lovedones in future generations?

• Do you want to give someone elsethe power to control your financialaffairs if you are no longer able to do so?

• Do you want to give a family mem-ber the right to talk to your doctors or topick up your prescriptions for you, ifyou are no longer able?

• Have you decided if you want to beplaced on a feeding tube or life supportduring those final days of life?

If you answered “yes” to any of theabove questions, then you may need toestablish a trust, set up a living willdirective, or give a friend or loved one apower of attorney over your health careand financial responsibilities.

It is also crucial to make sure youhave an up-to-date Last Will andTestament to ensure your wishes are car-ried out.

To get started, or for more informa-tion, call The Jaeger Firm, PLLC, at 342-4500 for a free initial consultation.

Is a last will and testament really enough?Steven D. Jaeger and Steven R. Jaeger of the Jaeger Firm, PLLC.

Fall is finally here.Where better to celebratethis glorious season thanwith StoneBrook Winery?

StoneBrook will behosting a Wine Cruise onthe B&B RiverboatsFriday, Oct. 7. For moreinformation or to ordertickets, call 261-8500.Reservations must bemade in advance.

Have a perfect date

night with a winery din-ner. This is great for wed-dings, private parties,reunions, corporate out-ings and any special occa-sion. Visit the website,www.stonebrookwinery.com for details.

StoneBrook will also beat the Northern KentuckyWine Festival, Saturday,Oct. 8, and will participatein the Camp Springs

Herbs Tour, Sunday, Oct.16.

Each week StoneBrookhosts wine tasting.

There’s lot’s to see anddo this fall. Don’t wait –make your plans now tobe a part of the excite-ment.

Located just 20 minutessouth of Cincinnati, Camp

What’s new at StoneBrook Winery

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“With a mix of unique and contemporary fashionsand designer labels in excellent condition, you’re sure tofind the perfect outfit for every occasion … at unbeat-able prices!”

“We are now accepting fall and winter consignmentsfor Juniors, Petites, and Ladies 0-3X,” Trusty said.

“All clothing must be designer or name brand, andin excellent condition on hangers. If you purchased itnew in the last year or two, we will probably accept it.

“Call me for details at 859-372-HOTT or visit ourwebsite at www.strutresaleboutique.com!”

STRUT from page 14

Pool care expert Sam Ionna, of S.I.Pool Care, said fall is actually the besttime for pool renovations.

“Doing renovations in the fall ensuresthat you’ll get into your pool next sum-mer when you want to get into it – notwhen unreliablespring weather saysyou can,” Sam said.You’ll also avoid aprice increase too.”

Whether you’relooking for a newliner, to resurface,need concrete ordeck work, or needequipment changes,S.I. Pool Care, a family-owned and oper-ated business, is the place to call.

You can trust their expert advice,they’ll do the best job and offer you thebest price.

In addition to renovations, now isalso the time to start thinking aboutwhen you want to close your pool.

“If you want to choose the date youwill close your pool, call now,” Sam

warned.A professional pool closing is the best

and safest option.“It’s important to close your pool

properly,” Sam said. “If you don’t do itproperly, don’t put antifreeze in your

lines or don’t get all the water outthere’s a good chance that your lineswill freeze and break. You can causeyourself a lot of problems, so it’s impor-tant to have your pool professionallyclosed.”

For more information call S.I. PoolCare at 331-4110 or visit www.sipool-care.com.

Fall is best time for renovations

A professional pool closing is the bestand safest option.

“It’s important to close your poolproperly,...”

The SI Pool Care familly.

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What do pirates lookfor in attic insulation? Thearrrr value!

OK, while attic insula-tion isn’t exactly funny, itis a vital part of yourhome’s heating and cool-ing.

Did you know thatover half of a home’senergy loss is through theroof and walls? Properinsulation and sealing airleaks can reduce thatenergy loss. Plus, yourfurnace will not have towork as hard – better atticinsulation can lower yourhome energy use by up to40 percent!

Insulation R-valuemeasures how well amaterial stops heat flowThe higher R, the better.

Typically, you shouldinsulate your attic to atleast R-38, or approxi-mately 10-12 inches ofinsulation. The harder thewinter, the more a proper-ly balanced attic will ben-efit your wallet and home.

If you already haveattic insulation, movingup to a higher R-valuecould provide more ener-gy savings. If you decideto have extra attic insula-tion installed by a pro, it’llcost you roughly $1 to$1.25 per square-foot.

There are two easyways to know if you needor can benefit fromadding attic insulation.

First, look inside theattic. You need about 20inches of insulation to

meet the new Departmentof Energy (DOE) standardof R-60. IF you have about15-17” inches of insulationyou have a decent R-49value.

If your home was builtin the past 10 years; youshould have about 12-14inches of insulation whichis equal to an R-38, whichis the minimum approvedstandard that builders aresupposed to insulate to.The less insulation in theattic, the greater the need.

Second, look at yourroof when snow falls. Apoorly insulated attic letsyour homes heat rise upthrough the attic and meltthe snow from the inside-out. The faster your roof isvisible, the greater the need.

Homeowners beware!Simply pumping a bunchmore insulation into theattic can actually causenew problems for yourhome. According to localEnergystar certifiedexpert, Justin Shoemakerat Rooftime, “a real pro-fessional will check yourhome’s ventilation andradiation, to be sure yourhome is breathing.”

The Rooftime staff usesa thermal camera to scanyour home to be sure thatthere is a correct air flowthrough the attic space viaproper roof ventilation,and that there are no airgaps that allow energy toleak away.

Department of Energystudies have shown that a

properly insulated andventilated attic space cansave as much as $1,000every winter in energysavings.

According to Rooftimestaff, the average atticinsulation job costs lessthan $1,500.

As Justin says, “If youare staying in your homefor at least three years; anattic insulation investmentwill put money back intoyour pocket!”

For a free thermal cam-era scan of your atticspace, contact Rooftime at513-753-8463 or 859-341-8463. Visit their site attime2roof.com.

Attic insulation vital part of heating, cooling home

Springs, home of Stonebrook Winery, was once com-monly known as the “Rhine of America.” It was thepremier area for grape growing and wine makingbefore the onset of prohibition.

StoneBrook Winery is reclaiming that proud title.StoneBrook offers magnificent valley views, a reno-

vated 130-year-old farm house converted into a cozywine tasting room, old country charm and a little bit ofhistory. It’s a romantically breath-taking place to visit.

StoneBrook is family owned and operated. TheWalter family is dedicated to producing high quality,award-winning grape and fruit wines. StoneBrook hasbeen tending to their estate vineyards since 2000 andproducing unique varieties of Kentucky wine since2004.

The wines produced here have won both regionaland international recognition.

For more information about StoneBrook Winery call635-0111.

STONEBROOK from page 15

StoneBrook Winery.

Lasting ImpressionsDesign Center at 241Grandview Ave. inBellevue, Ky., is yourplace to shop for beautiful“fall décor.”

Those deep, rich fall

colors add so muchwarmth to your home,and you can find every-thing you need in onevisit to LastingImpressions.

One of the best thingsabout Lasting Impressions

is the fact that it is severalstores rolled into one.

You can make one stopand select handmade flo-ral arrangements, furni-ture, home décor, arearugs, tile and also receive

decorating advice. Thisterrific “loft” warehousespace is becoming a com-plete design center withthe addition of the tileselection area and flooringdisplay.

If you schedule an “in

store” appointment, Lindacan help you with manyof your decorating deci-sions. She has a great eyefor color and space … andshe is excellent at beingable to look at a project

through “youreyes” so itbecomes your liv-ing area and nothers.

There arealways brand newseasonal items ondisplay in this

unique warehouse!!Halloween is a great

time to add a bit of whim-sical fun to your home oroffice, and LastingImpressions has somevery unique and classywitches, “skeleton-key

ornaments,” treat boxes,and much more!

Do you need a glittery“bat” headband or a rat ina cage with glowing redeyes? Halloween isn’t“just Halloween” any-more. It’s a time to dosomething out of the ordi-nary … something toamaze and amuse yourfamily and guests!

“The Attic at LastingImpressions” features awonderful rustic cabin,complete with a hand-made bed, antler furni-ture, a life-size “fishingbear,” antler paper towelholders, and many moreitems to complete yourcabin area.

The quilted beddingmakes the room come

alive with the feeling offorest pine.

Have you visited theKentucky Pickens store at

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Lasting Impressions Design Center. . . Directions: Traveling southor north on I-471:

Take Exit 5(Newport/Bellevue)

Turn right onto Route 8(Fairfield Avenue)

Continue to Taylor Avenueand turn right

Travel 6 blocks toGrandview Avenue

Turn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse

throughthe center door by the

dock. Follow the steps to the

third floorOr call for the elevator

(859-655-8187)Prepare to be amazed . . .

.

“When you care enough to make your home awarm, welcoming place for family and friends . . .

you need to visit us.”

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Mr. and Mrs. Joneswalk into their local bigbox store to select newkitchen countertops,armed with paint colorsand a vague idea of howthey want their kitchen tolook when the remodel iscomplete.

They’re giving them-selves the next hour tospend time in the storeand make their counter-top selection. An hour anda half later they walk outof the store, confused,overwhelmed and frus-trated enough to throw inthe towel on the wholekitchen remodeling notionand continue to live withthe stained and deteriorat-ed laminate countertopsthat they have had in their

kitchen for the past 10years.

Unfortunately, theexperience of Mr. andMrs. Jones is not an isolat-ed one. Any home remod-eling project can quicklyget stressful and expen-sive but it doesn’t have to.

The first step is con-necting yourself withexperts in the field andletting them guide you inthe remodeling process.

If Mr. and Mrs. Joneswould have walked intothe door at Excellence ByNature in Florence, Ky.,their experience wouldhave been much differentand much more enjoyable.

Locally owned andoperated, Excellence ByNature employs knowl-

edgeable and courteousstaff with combined expe-rience of more than 50years.

Even more importantthan selecting the ele-ments to go into yourhome is working with anestablished company thatyou can trust.

There are many fly-by-night countertop andremodeling companieswho offer eager home-owners endless promisesyet don’t have an estab-lished location or trust-worthy employees.Although these may notseem like important itemsas you begin the selectionprocess, that could not befarther from the truth.

These companies are

often underinsured orcompletely uninsured,leaving a homeowner vul-nerable for costly repairsafter their remodel is com-plete. If a homeownerwith a problem tries to getin contact with their fly-by-night remodeler afterthe job is complete, theywill often find that theirphone calls will not beanswered or that the com-pany is out of business.

Now the homeownersare left to deal with theexpensive repairs causedby their negligent remod-eler, who has completelyvanished.

Any home remodelingproject is an investmentand homeowners shouldcarefully do their home-

work on any companybefore trusting them tocome into their home anddo any type of work.

Excellence By Natureemploys an extremelytrustworthy and experi-enced staff, who are fullylicensed, insured andcarry an A rating with theBBB. If you are looking fora remodeling companywho will assist you withyour project from start tofinish and long after theproject has been complet-ed, look no further thanExcellence By Nature.

Excellence By Natureoffers not only manycountertop varieties butalso cabinetry, sinks, tile,cabinetry hardware and

Kitchen remodels: What to select before your selections

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Newport on the Levee?“Kentucky Pickens” opened Sept. 1 and is spilling

over with unique items guaranteed to offer somethingfor everyone. You will find antiques, collectibles, buy-outs, and brand new items straight from the market.

Stop by and take a look at the vintage cars, motor-cycles, and memorabilia from northern Kentucky!

The friendly folks at Lasting Impressions take pridein excellent customer service and trying to meet yourevery need! It’s a shopping experience you are goingto enjoy and repeat again and again!

The direct phone line to the third floor is 859-655-8187. You may call when you arrive if you need eleva-tor service, and someone will be glad to come downand give you a lift.

LASTING from page 18more! With all of these options sprinkledthroughout their expansive showroomlocated only five minutes from FlorenceMall and 15 minutes from downtownCincinnati, the selection processbecomes much easier.

The on-staff degreed interior designerat Excellence By Nature can assist you inselecting the right color cabinetry, with abeautiful tile design and a stunningcountertop and sink that will completethe look in your home that you’ve beendreaming about.

A local homeowner offers her ownwords about her recent kitchen remodel-

ing experience with Excellence ByNature: “EBN offers a wide variety ofgranite and tile. The staff is knowledge-able, helpful and courteous.

“No matter what you choose youknow that it will be professionallyinstalled and done right. Their serviceand support are second to none!”

Stop in and see the experts atExcellence By Nature and get startedtoday on the remodeling experience thatyou deserve!

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THERAPY from page 9Post-Menopause – The Progesterone Poor Years

Once a woman has gone atleast 12 months without a periodshe is said to be officially inmenopause! At this point, estro-gen levels have dropped approxi-mately 40 percent to 60 percent,

but without ovulation, proges-terone output drops to nearlyzero!

Contrary to the notion ofmenopause as an “estrogen defi-ciency disease,” it is oftenmarked by too much estrogenrelative to progesterone. Defined

by Dr. John Lee, M.D. as “estro-gen dominance,” this is a hall-mark imbalance of themenopause.

How can you find out ifyou’re in menopause? If youwould like to read this article in

its entirety or find out more onother health conditions, go to ourwebsite:www.NiesPharmacy.com. NiesPharmacy will have an informa-tional seminar on Sept. 22.Contact them today to reserveyour seat.

ORAL from page 8givitis, can actuallyincrease the fluids in yourbody that induce labor.

• Recent studies sug-gest that there is a directconnection between moth-ers with gum disease andpremature, underweight

births.How can I prevent

pregnancy gingivitis orother gum disease?

• Schedule a profes-sional teeth cleaning dur-ing your pregnancy.

• Pregnancy gingivitis

most often occurs duringthe second trimester, so ifpossible, schedule yourcleaning at that time.

• Brush and floss yourteeth every day, payingextra close attention to thegum line.

• Avoid sticky sweetsand sugary drinks thatcan cause plaque buildup.

Don’t forget yourchild’s teeth, too

Did you know thatyour child’s tooth buds

are already taking shapeduring the fifth or sixthweek of pregnancy?Encourage healthy growthof your child’s teeth bygetting plenty of calcium,phosphorus, vitamin Aand vitamin C.

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It’s that time of the year again– rebate time at AE Door &Window.

Right now you can save up to$220 on select Clopay garagedoors and up to $20 on selectLiftmaster openers.

Give your home a whole newpersonality by replacing yourgarage door. Sure, a door thatmoves up and down isn’t amaz-ing, but a door that moves you isanother matter altogether! Withtoday’s garage doors accountingfor 30 percent more of a home’sfacade, homeowners are increas-ingly looking to make their doorsan integral part of the overalldesign. So, who better to turn to

than America’s favorite garagedoor manufacturer – Clopay!

At AE Door & Window, theyknow you not only need to livewith them, but they want you tolook forward to seeing themevery day. And, with the Clopayproduct, they are built to last. So,come in and let AE Door &Window help you find the per-fect door for your home. Then beamazed as you increase yourcurb appeal.

Don’t worry about security.An operating garage door canhelp protect the items in yourgarage.

AE Door & Window is also anauthorized dealer of LiftMaster

residential garage door openers.They specialize in sales and serv-ice of residential garage dooropeners. AE Door & Windowoffers a broad selection ofLiftMaster models, performance,features, and durability. All of theresidential garage door openersare proven to withstand even theharshest of elements and years ofextended use, and are availablewith innovative accessoriesdesigned to make home accesseven more convenient.

For more than 30 years, AEDoor & Window Co. has been theleader in residential and commer-cial garage doors, entry andstorm doors, garage door open-

ers, windows and just recentlyawnings.

AE Door & Window worksvery hard to offer the best possi-ble products at the most competi-tive pricing, along with the mostprofessional installation andservice departments possible.Some satisfied customers includeKentucky Speedway, theCincinnati Bengals and theCincinnati Reds.

For more information on AEDoor & Window visit or contactone of their show rooms, 1260West Sharon Road, Cincinnati,513-742-1984 or 8430 U.S. 42,Florence, 859-283-1984 or visitaedoorsales.com.

It’s fall rebate time now at AE Door & WindowIt’s rebate time at AE Door & Window.

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