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InsideHere’s to Another Great 365 pg 1 Sauna Sundays pg 2 Clean Au Naturel pg 2 1-Pot Moroccan Chicken pg 3 Cold Weather Workouts pg 3 Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail pg 4

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Wow, 2016 was a pretty fantastic year! I’d like to share with you a recap of the year that passed and a snapshot of what is to come.

This year at the office, we extended our hours, bought new technology, and added staff members. There are so many dental toys out on the market that every year, I need to create a wish list. 2016’s super cool technology included a Cerec, which enables us to make crowns right here in our office. No more sending it out to a lab, having patients be in a temporary crown, taking impressions, or waiting the two to three weeks to get the crown back and cemented. We can make the porcelain or zirconia crowns right here in our office and complete the procedure that day. We also added an oral cancer screening device that is able to detect oral cancer before our eyes can even see anything. Recently, we installed a new intraoral camera so we can take high-quality photos inside the mouth and be able to show you what we see. In two of our treatment rooms, we got new futuristic-looking overhead lights (to see you brighter!) and

new X-ray units. In addition to those exciting new tools, we’ve also added early detection for orthodontic treatment for kids, for which I completed advanced training — mini residency program — this year to diagnose and co-treat kids needing orthodontic intervention as early as 2–3 years of age.

With the growth of the practice, we added new staff members last year, including two assistants, Ariana and Jessica, and a patient coordinator, Maria. One goal was to work on our intra-office communication, and so we purchased radio headsets. Some of us look like we’re in the Secret Service, and some look like we’re talking to ourselves, but rest assured, it’s to make us more efficient and to serve you better. And in August, we traveled to Texas as a team for training and team building. We spent some long hours working on new systems and efficiency. Hopefully you’ll be able to see a difference next time you’re here.

As we look forward to 2017, we’re excited for both personal and professional growth. In March, Dr. Martha Silva is expecting to have her baby — there was something in the water at Wrigleyville Dental in 2016! To be with her new arrival, Dr. Silva will be taking off in mid-March for a couple of months, and she will be back at the office in early June. We’re hiring a new doctor, Dr. Julia Sadove, who will be starting in January on Monday evenings and one or two Fridays a month. Yes, we’re adding Fridays to our schedule!

And in terms of cool new technology, we’re not done yet! We’ll be buying a laser and a new curing light — the thing that hardens filling materials — this year. You’ll also see some improvements in the overall patient experience this year, including more comfortable amenities in the waiting area.

Personally, it was an incredible and life-changing year for me and my family. My husband and I bought a home, had a baby, and took a bunch of trips, including to Vienna, Israel, and Budapest. I’m looking forward to everything that this new year will bring, including personal growth, and even more travel with the little one. In March, we plan on visiting family in Israel, and sometime this year, we’ll have to take a trip to San Francisco to visit my sister and introduce our daughter, Sonya, to some hiking trails out there.

2016 was a good year, but we couldn’t be more excited for everything 2017 has in store for us both at home and at the office. I hope these first weeks of the new year find you happy, healthy, and improving on your own goals and ambitions. Thanks so much for your continued support and being a part of the Wrigleyville Dental family! Happy New Year, everyone!

Cheers,

"2016 was a good year, but we couldn’t be more excited for everything 2017 has in store for us both at home and at the office. I hope these first weeks of the new year find you happy, healthy, and improving on your own goals and ambitions. Thanks so much for your continued support and being a part of the Wrigleyville Dental family!"

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL!

Here’s to Another Great 365

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If you’re one of the 50 percent of Americans who view the new year as a perfect time to make a positive change in your life, the odds are stacked against you. Research from the University of Hertfordshire in the U.K. found that 88 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. But don’t feel discouraged! Here are three steps you can take to help your New Year’s resolution beat the odds:

DON’T BE ABSTRACTAccording to Dr. BJ Fogg of Stanford University, New Year’s resolutions tend to fail because “people aren’t picking specific behaviors. They’re picking abstracts.” This means we’re identifying vague destinations we want to reach without creating a map for how to get there.

With resolutions, ask yourself “How?” What action steps will you take? “I’m going to enjoy life to the fullest and see a new play every month,” or “I plan on getting healthier by no longer drinking soda.” Start with tiny, specific steps that you can build on to become better habits in your life.

TAKE 1 AT A TIMEStanford University’s Professor Baba Shiv says people can suffer from “cognitive overload.” That is, our prefrontal cortex — the part of our

brain responsible for handling things like resolutions — doesn’t do well with too many tasks. Pick just one or two resolutions you care about, and you’ll be more likely to succeed.

REMEMBER, SETBACKS AREN’T MISTAKESWe’re only human, and we’re going to make mistakes. Just because you ordered that double cheeseburger, skipped a workout, or bailed on going to that new swing dancing class doesn’t mean your resolution is finished. A New Year’s resolution only fails if you stop trying. So if you fall off one day, try again the next day!

There is something very poetic about starting good habits on the clean slate of a new year. By taking these steps, you can make sure those new habits stick.

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1. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil, then brown chicken on all sides. Remove chicken from heat. Mix tomatoes, ginger, chopped onion, and garlic into a paste-like consistency. Fry sliced onion in remaining oil until softened, then add spices and fry until fragrant. Add the paste and fry to soften.

2. Return chicken to heat, along with squash (deseeded and cut into large chunks), stock,

sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 30 minutes. Remove chicken and stir in cherries, then continue simmering the sauce to thicken. Shred chicken into bite-sized chunks. Stir the chicken back into the sauce.

3. Serve topped with red onion, lemon zest, mint, and feta. Couscous and yogurt make great sides.

Recipe inspired by bbcgoodfood.com.

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 onions, 1 chopped and 1 sliced

• 1 small tomato, chopped

• ⅓ cup ginger root, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground cumin, coriander, and cinnamon

• 1 large butternut squash

• 2 ½ cups chicken stock

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• ⅓ cup dried cherries

We all know that washing our hands and staying clean is one way to prevent the spread of disease. But does the soap we use need to be labeled “antibacterial” to be effective? If you’re someone who only uses antibacterial soaps and bodywashes, you might consider switching to a natural soap.

The FDA recently put a ban on some of the antibacterial chemical ingredients that are

found in many consumer soaps, declaring that antibacterial products are no better than regular soaps, and ingredients used therein have not been proven safe. The FDA pointed to data showing that those soaps containing the antibacterial chemical triclosan do not provide any more health benefits than using regular soap and water. In addition, research shows that some ingredients in antibacterial soaps and bodywashes might even be harmful to your health.

Soap companies were given a year to take some of these concerning chemicals out of their products, but there are plenty of products out there that already use all-natural ingredients. To find soap that is effective and safe to use, read your labels. Look for products made from natural, organic oils or fats, fragrances, and organic botanicals as ingredients. Avoid soap with artificial colors or fragrances.

Since your skin is porous and absorbs the products you put on it, natural, handmade soap is always the best choice for your health. And now that we know the word “antibacterial” is essentially meaningless, we no longer have to worry about the effectiveness of natural soap.

When the weather’s got you down, a nice hot sauna might be calling your name. Nothing sounds better after a long, cold day in Chicago than relaxing in a hot room. But aside from shaking the cool off, what are some of the other benefits of using a sauna? Can saunas improve your health? Here are a few reasons to take a few more trips to the sauna this winter:

Do it for detox. Saunas are great for flushing the toxins out of your system. If your body is feeling slowed down by environmental factors or unhealthy food, a few minutes in a sauna might make all the difference. When you sweat, the body releases toxins. Saunas are extremely hot — making you sweat, rinsing all that nasty stuff away, and revitalizing your system.

Look your best. Saunas increase your heart rate, which helps your body burn calories. If you’re interested in maintaining a healthy weight, a weekly trip to the sauna is a good way to boost your body’s metabolism. Time spent in saunas has also been known to help your skin shed dead cells, making your skin appear more elastic.

Boost your immune system. When the body is exposed to steam, white blood cells proliferate, which make your immune system stronger. Many people believe sitting in a sauna is a great way to fight illness for this reason. If you’ve got a cold, saunas can help you feel less congested and help you breathe easier.

Blow off some steam. Most notably, a trip to the sauna can relieve stress and relax your muscles, making you feel more at ease. Our lives are full of stress — in the news, at work, and in our personal lives — and stress can lead to diseases of all kinds. Having a moment to relax, contemplate, and let your body rejuvenate in a sauna can do wonders for your overall health.

If you’re headed to the sauna, make sure to avoid alcohol. Don’t stay in the sauna for longer than about 20 minutes. It’s also important that you stay well-hydrated and let your body cool down naturally for a few minutes. In other words, be good to your body, and your body will be good to you.

If you’re a devoted athlete, you won’t let anything stand in the way of your training. Even if it means battling blizzards, you have work to do. Temperature changes, and even if it’s only minor, this change has a large impact on your body’s performance.

BODY TEMPERATURE

Training in the cold weather does have its benefits, especially if you’ve had a few too many Christmas cookies this year. Not only does your body have to burn enough calories to sustain your workout, but it also has to burn enough to keep you warm. Your heart keeps up with the increased stress by metabolizing glucose — the fuel your muscles use — which in turn takes away from your performance.

REACTION TIME

Ask any chemist, and they’ll tell you that temperature plays a large role on chemical reactions. The standard rule of thumb is that reaction rates are halved for every 18 degrees the temperature falls. This becomes problematic for your body, as your muscular contractions are based on a series of chemical reactions. The cold causes your arms and legs — the muscles furthest away from the warmth of your core — to move less efficiently and require more energy.

MUSCLE FATIGUE

Your muscles are made up of a mixture of slow- and fast-twitch fibers. The slow fibers are meant for aerobic exercise and do most of the work. The fast-twitch fibers are meant for quick, explosive movements. In the cold, however, it’s all hands on deck, and your body uses both sets of fibers for a job that usually only requires one. This, in turn, leads to a larger level of lactic acid, which means an increase in metabolic load. At that point, you are entering oxygen debt, and you’ll either have to stop or reduce output.

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