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health & wellnessHealthy By NaturePages 4–5

Lans Family DentistryPage 6

Mountcastle Plastic SurgeryPage 7

Legacy OrthodonticsPage 8

Capitol Vein and Laser CenterPage 9

website designWebsite DesignPage 10

gourmet kitchensKSA KitchensPage 11

interior designDecorating Den InteriorsPage 12-13

women in profileLoudoun County WomenPages 14-15

fine art photographyThe Edge PhotographyPage 16

communityAshburn Area Women and BusinessPage 17

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Health & Wellness

By Paul Stamets

Forest dwellers long ago discoveredthe value of medicinal mushrooms forthe healing of both the body and theforest. Sadly, most of our ancestors’ em-pirical knowledge is lost, but what littlesurvives hints at a rich, albeit vulnerablesource. Unfortunately, as loggers cutdown the old-growth forest, many fungilose their foothold in the ecosystem.Preliminary studies on mushrooms haverevealed novel antibiotics, anticancerchemotherapeutic agents, immunomod-ulators, and a slew of active constituents.

Despite recent medical advances, mi-crobes—especially viruses—continue tokill millions of people, stimulating the

search for new antimicrobial agents thatare safe for humans to use. Mushrooms,which naturally produce a surprisingarray of antibiotics, may provide the an-swer.

Mushrooms share a deeper evolu-tionary history with animals than withany other kingdom, so humans andmushrooms share risks of infection fromsome of the same microbes. Althoughmycelium has just a single cell wall pro-tecting it from hundreds of millions ofhostile microbes in every gram of soil, itmanages to form networks extending, insome documented cases, thousands ofacres and weighing thousands of tons.Nutrient-rich mushrooms resist infec-tion and rot, and I believe each mush-

room species predetermines which bac-terial colonies can live upon it.

Useful antibiotics isolated in mush-rooms include calvacin from giant puff-ball mushrooms, armillaric acid fromhoney mushrooms, campestrin frommeadow mushrooms, coprinol from inkycaps, ganomycin from reishi mushrooms,sorolin from turkey tail mushrooms,and agaricin from agarikon mushrooms.With a diversity estimated at over140,000 species, mushrooms are apromising resource for new antibioticsand they are a hot topic right now withmedical researchers. Mushrooms are thesubject of clinical studies that examinetheir usefulness in adjunct therapiesused as a complement to conventionalmedicine. So far researchers have foundthat mushrooms contain enzymes, acids,antibiotics, and a plethora of other con-stituents that when used individually orin combination can stop infection. Sci-entists have also found that each speciesof mushroom has a signature architec-ture and defense against microbes.(Learn more about the medicinal prop-erties of specific mushrooms in my bookMycoMedicinals.)

at medicinal mushrooms havebeen ingested for hundreds, and, insome cases, thousands of years, stronglysuggests most are not toxic, and researchsupports them as likely candidates inour search for natural antiviral agents.Suzuki and others (1990) discovered anantiviral water-soluble lining in an ex-tract of the mycelium of shiitake mush-rooms isolated from cultures grown onrice bran and sugarcane bagasse. Collinsand Ng (1997) identified a polysac-chara-peptide from turkey tail mush-rooms inhibiting HIV type 1 infection,while Sarkar and others (1993) identi-fied an antiviral substance extractedfrom shiitake mushrooms.

With airline passengers from remoteregions of the world concentrating inairports and traveling to far-flung desti-nations, contagious passengers are likelyto infect others. Virtually anywhere hu-mans concentrate provides opportuni-ties for contagions to spread, whether byair or by physical contact. With the

threat of bioterrorism from weaponizedviruses, a readily available, inexpensive,broad-spectrum antiviral antidote wouldserve the public’s health. Mushrooms,especially combinations of mushrooms,offer protection from infectious diseasesin at least two ways: first, directly as an-timicrobial agents (antibiotics); second,by increasing the immune system’s natu-ral defenses, what physicians call thehost-mediated response.

Several mushroom species—oyster,shiitake, maitake, turkey tail, and oth-ers—have shown anti-HIV activityunder certain circumstances. Proteaseinhibitors, commonly prescribed tocombat HIV, interfere with lipid metab-olism in the liver, causing an accumula-tion of “bad” cholesterol (LDL). Oystermushrooms contain a natural isomer oflovastatin, an FDA-approved choles-terol-lowering drug.

At a recent mycological conference, ascientist reported that a small pool ofpeople who had ingested “15 grams ofoyster mushrooms per day for 30 daysreduced LDL cholesterol by up to 30percent.” e cholesterol-reducing prop-erties of oyster mushrooms, combinedwith their anti-HIV glycoproteins, sug-gest that this mushroom may be one

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that can dually mitigate the sideeffects of protease inhibitor thera-pies while fighting AIDS.

Rarely in the natural world arethere organisms whose use can bepivotal in addressing the manycauses of disease. Mushroomsstand out. Our mandate is to en-gage these fungi as allies. Notonly are they essential for bolster-ing the food web by increasingsustainability of soils, but theirmycelia and fruit bodies producea gamut of highly potent prod-ucts, medically beneficial to theenvironment and all of us crea-tures as well.

Paul Stamets has been a dedi-cated mycologist for more than 30years. He is the founder of FungiPerfecti, LLC, a family-owned, en-vironmentally friendly companyspecializing in developing organicmedicinal mushrooms to improvethe health of the planet and its peo-ple. Look for their new HOST DE-FENSE® brand of medicinalmushrooms at your local naturalfoods store, or visit www.fungi.comfor more information.

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Just as your child needs regular checkups with the pediatrician, regular visits with the dentist are necessary, too. Prepare your child for that �rst visit and the result may be the start of positive, lifelong dental care. When should my child �rst see a dentist, and why? �e ideal time for a child to visit the dentist is six months after the child’s �rst (primary) teeth erupt. �is time frame is a perfect opportunity for the dentist to carefully examine the development of the child’s mouth. Because dental problems often start early, the sooner the child visits the dentist, the better. To protect against problems, such as early childhood tooth decay, and prolonged thumb or paci�er-sucking, the dentist can provide or recom-mend special preventive care. Dr. Lans and his sta recommend bringing your child in at an earlier age to accompany you, the par-ent, into the dental chair to get a �rst hand look at the experience. Children are observers by nature and being involved would enhance their desire for future hygiene care. Parents have told us over the years that their child usually can’t wait until his or her own appointment for a cleaning, after which he or she will be treated to the prize treasure chest in our o�ce to ensure a positive experience for a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.How do I prepare my child and myself for the visit? Before the visit, ask the den-tist about the procedures that will take place during the �rst appointment so there are no surprises. Plan a course of ac-tion for any possible reaction your child may have. Very young children may be fussy and not sit still. Others may become very frightened and cry. Some children may not react negatively at all. Some may enjoy the appointment very much! �ere are a num-ber of children’s books about

going to the dentist. Read these books with your child before his or her visit to familiarize your child with what will happen at the dentist’s o�ce and help lessen any potential anxiety. Try to make the upcoming appointment something to look forward to. Also, be sure to bring any records of your child’s complete medical history for his or her dental �le. What will happen during the �rst visit? Often a �rst visit is simply a time to acquaint your child with the dentist and the practice. If your child feels frightened or uncomfortable, or is uncoopera-tive, you my need to reschedule the appointment. As a parent, you should try to remain patient and calm, reassuring your child that the visit is not scary or something about which to be afraid. Any anxiety on your part will be transferred to your child. Short, successive visits can build on the child’s trust in the dentist and the dental o�ce and prove invaluable if your child needs to be treated later for any dental problem. Children’s appointments should be scheduled earlier in the day, when your child is alert and re-

freshed. For children younger than age 2 or 3, the parent may need to sit in the dental chair and hold the child during examination. If all goes well, the �rst visit often lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and may include any of the follow-ing, depending on the child’s age:

• A gentle but thorough examination of the teeth, jaw, bite, gums, and oral tissues to monitor growth and development and observe any prob-lem areas • A gentle cleansing, which includes polishing teeth and removing any plaque, tartar build-up, and stains• X-rays• A demonstration on how to properly care for the mouth and teeth at home • Nutritional counseling • An assessment of the need for �uoride.

�e dentist should be able to answer any ques-tions you have and try to make you and your child feel comfortable throughout the visit. When should we schedule the next appointment? Children, like adults, should see the dentist ev-ery six months. Some dentists may schedule inter-im visits for every three months when the child’s comfort and con�dence increases or for treatment needs. At Lans Family Dentistry we enjoy providing our pa-tients with the best quality dental care possible, and we are grateful for all our patients’ kind referrals. We will always make room for your family, friends, co-workers, or anyone else who would like to experience the great things we have to o�er. Please have them give us a call at 703-729-1400.

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L p s c i nAccording to a new study by the International Society of Aes-

thetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction is now the most popular formof plastic surgery, making up approximately 18.8% of plasticsurgery procedures as compared to the previously popular proce-dure breast augmentation which now only makes up 17% of plas-tic surgery procedures. Following behind these two in popularityare cosmetic eyelid surgery at 13.5%, rhinoplasty at 9.4%, andlastly the tummy tuck. Growing popularity of liposuction proce-dures is multi-factorial but likely has to do with increased accessi-bility, safety, and new and improved technologies.

Plastic surgeons are now able to perform liposuction in the of-fice with something called tumescent anesthesia, which is essen-tially a diluted form of lidocaine (a local numbing agent). istumescent anesthesia allows patients the option of having theirprocedure in an office setting. e benefits of this are avoiding“general” anesthesia, being “put to sleep,” and the risks that thiscan bring. In addition, an in-office procedure can be a less costlyoption as compared to traditional liposuction performed in thehospital setting. Performing liposuction in the office, in my opin-ion, allows for major benefits with little discomfort that may

range from a simple feeling of tightness to some mild pain or pres-sure. Of the hundreds of patients I have treated, I have never had apatient that has not tolerated the procedure using local or tumes-cent anesthesia. Performing liposuction while awake also allowsthe patient to maintain mobility, and gives me access to various an-gles of the body which results in the best possible contouring andresults.

In contrast to traditional liposuction, Smart Lipo is a new tech-nology which is a form of Laser Assisted Liposuction (LAL). It wasFDA approved in 2006 and has since been improved by adding in-creased strength, wavelengths, and better safety mechanisms.

Smart Lipo uses very small cannulas to deliver laser energy tothe tissue. e benefits of laser liposuction technology as comparedto traditional liposuction are many and include: fat melting, skintightening, and less postoperative pain and bruising.

As we add wavelengths of laser light, which are more efficient atfat disruption, the tool becomes much more than just a suction de-vice. It becomes, (pardon the expression), smart. With these newand improved technologies and results that are beyond compari-son, it is no surprise that liposuction has grown to become themost popular procedure we perform in plastic surgery today.

“Smart Lipo uses very small cannulas to deliver laser energy to the tissue.The benefits of laser liposuction technology as compared to traditional liposuction are many and include: fat melting, skin tightening, and lesspostoperative pain and bruising.”

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Why See an Orthodontist at

Age 7?Although many people associate orthodontic treatment

with adolescence, an orthodontist can spot subtle problemswith jaw growth or with the teeth much earlier, while the pri-mary or “baby” teeth are present. In fact, the American Asso-ciation of Orthodontist (AAO) recommends that every childget a check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7.

By age 7, enough permanent teeth have arrived for an or-thodontist to evaluate relationships developing between teeth,jaw, and bite, and can determine what, if anything, is awry.Early treatment can guide the growth of the jaws and incom-ing permanent teeth. Also, the orthodontist can regulate thewidth of the dental arches and help reduce the need for ex-tractions and the possibility of impacted permanent teeth. Anorthodontist can help with abnormal swallowing or speechproblems and can correct problems from thumb-sucking. Ad-ditionally, early treatment may eliminate the need for mouthor jaw surgery as a teen or young adult. In essence, appropri-ate early treatment can simplify and reduce later treatment.

An early visit to the orthodontist can also ease a parent’smind. It’s helpful to know whether treatment at an early stagewill be beneficial or if it’s best to take a wait and see approachwhile the face and jaws continue to grow. Vigilant examina-tion can anticipate the best time to begin treatment.

It’s especially important to consult with an orthodontist ifyour child has any of the following conditions:

early or late loss of baby teeth difficulty in chewing or biting mouth breathing thumb sucking or other oral habits crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth jaws that shift or make sounds speech difficulties biting the cheek or the roof of the mouth teeth that meet abnormally or not at all facial imbalance or asymmetry jaws that are too far forward or back grinding or clenching of the teeth

Remember, you don’t have towait until your child has all of his orher permanent teeth before callingan orthodontist. At Legacy Ortho-dontics, early treatment is only rec-ommended when there is a necessityand benefit for your child.

“Early treatment can guide the growth of the jawsand incoming permanent teeth. Also, the orthodontistcan regulate the width of the dental arches and helpreduce the need for extractions and the possibility of

impacted permanent teeth.”

Dr. Markus Niepraschk of Legacy Orthodontics graduated from

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and com-

pleted an additional two-year residency program at Marquette

University. He is a member of the AAO and is a Board Certified

Orthodontist. Dr. Niepraschk offers a complimentary “Growing

Grins” program that monitors early growth in young patients.

Contact his office by calling 703-777-8277 or by visiting

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Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Leg Swelling…Oh My!By Garth Rosenberg, MD, FACS

More than 80 million women in the United Stateslive with spider veins or varicose veins and their asso-ciated symptoms. Some veins are merely unsightly,however, some types of veins are linked to more sig-

nificant health concerns. Spider veins and telangectiasia are tiny red and

dark purple surface veins that are feather like to inkpen line in appearance. e cause of spider veins isnot fully understood, but they seem to be moreprevalent if there is a family history or during hor-

monal variation such as pregnancy and peri-menopause. Spider veins can be unsightly and oftenage the appearance of the legs or face, but are usuallynot a medical problem. Treatments like sclerotherapy,laser, and Vein Wave are all quick and effective, withlittle discomfort and no downtime.

Varicose veins are typically larger blue veins thattend to bulge by the end of the day. ese veins are ahealth concern and should be evaluated by a vascularspecialist. e cause of varicose veins is venous insuf-ficiency (backflow in leg veins due to non-workingvein valves), which often leads to a variety of symp-toms such as: aching, heaviness, swelling, cramping,burning, restless leg syndrome, skin discoloration,and even ulceration. Varicose veins can increase therisk of developing blood clots as well. e days ofvein stripping, hospitalization, pain and remnantscars are gone! Treatments today are performed in theoffice with local anesthesia in less than 30 minutes.e gold standard treatment is VNUS Closure,which offers little discomfort, little to no down time,and no scarring. Most insurance companies recognizethe medical consequences of varicose veins and docover the cost of treatments.

Capitol Vein & Laser is the region’s recognizedleader in comprehensive vein care. Drs. GarthRosenberg and Paul McNeill are board certified inVascular Surgery and Phlebology (the medical spe-cialty of venous disorders) and have treated over10,000 patients to date with venous problems. Capi-tol Vein & Laser Center is your total vein care centerand offers customized plans for your individualneeds. Please visit our photo gallery atwww.myCVL.com to see results of treatments to legs,faces and hands.

Call us today for a free “quick-screen” appoint-ment to learn more.


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In the last issue, we spoke about your website and how it acts as the faceof your business. We provided a number of tips to make sure that your cus-tomers or potential customers have a great user experience, which will in-crease their likelihood to purchase your goods or services.

You website can help display who you are, what you do, and how you aredifferent from your competitors. In order for you, as a business owner, tohave the chance to present this information, you need to make sure that yourwebsite can be easily found.

Domain selection is the essential step in this process.ere are several key factors that you should consider when finding the

perfect domain name.

➢ First, make sure that your name can be easily spelled over the phone.Your name will be passed to a potential customer either on a business card,through an advertisement, or over the phone. e least amount of clarifica-tion needed to spell the domain name, the better. As an example, “My web-site is www.bestiphoneappsz.com, or that is “summerz” with a “z” not an “s”.

➢ Next, try to keep the domain short and memorable. ink aboutthe popular domains of today: “Google.com”, “Hulu.com”, “Yahoo.com”,“MSN.com”, “CNN.com”, “Facebook.com”. e domain should be easy forsomeone to remember so that they can refer the company name and its web-site along to friends and family.

➢ Try to eliminate complexities. Many people look for their dream do-main, but it is already taken. ey then look for other ways to express thesame domain name. For example, if the domain www.bestiphoneapps.comwas taken, many people might buy the domain www.the-best-iphone-apps.com. is complicates the spreading your company’s name because younot only have to make sure they spell the name correctly, but also put dashesin the correct places.

➢ Try other domain extensions. By far, the most popular domain ex-tension is “.com”. However, sometimes creativity can pay off by using a dif-ferent domain extension. For example, www.bestiphoneapp.is. However, becareful with using a unique domain extension because sometimes it can addconfusion for the customer. Also, “GoDaddy.com” just began selling a newdomain extension, “.co.” Many of the great domain names that you cannotget with a “.com” extension may be available with a “.co” extension. Al-though the “.co” extension does cost more per year, it is worth being able toeasily direct your customers to your website.

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Amy Herrmann, R.N.Amy has lived in Northern Virginia her whole life, and attended Stone Bridge HighSchool in Ashburn, Virginia. She attended Northern Virginia Community Collegewhere she pursued her nursing career. She graduated in 2009 with her Associates in

Nursing and is board certified as a Registered Nurse. She began working with Dr.Mountcastle shortly after she graduated. Amy’s job consists of assisting Dr. Mountcastle

in all of his office procedures, surgeries and handling patient phone calls. She also per-forms all the cosmetic vein procedures such as; Veinwave and sclerotherapy for spiderveins. Amy also provides Botox injections and fillers such as Juvederm and Radiesse.

Amy is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses. In her spare time,she enjoys going to the beach and enjoying the outdoors! Amy is here to assist you withany questions or concerns you may have with your procedure. Amy’s cheerful smile and

caring personality toward patients is what makes her such a great nurse!


meet the staff ofMountcastle Plastic Surgery

Karina BlantonKarina is originally from Northern Virginia and still resides with her husband

and son. While working in the healthcare industry for several years she is thrilledto be part of Dr. Timothy Mountcastle’s team. Having been a financial coordina-

tor with a strong focus on billing and coding she feels she is helping to facilitatepatient care.We are pleased to provide two lcoations, one in the heart of the townof Leesburg on Mondays and the other location in Ashburn,Virginia. Karina en-

joys helping to contribute and make a difference in ensuring patients receivequality healthcare and making sure their insurance covers procedures.e varietyof services Dr. Mountcastle’s office provides attracts a wide range of clients of all

ages which in turn helps make our office as successful as it is today.

Karen D. LeachKaren recently joined the practice of Dr. Mountcastle, but has been a part

of the medical field for over 10 years. She recently relocated from Dallas,Texas to Vienna, Virginia to be closer to family. She has two daughters, ages26 and 24. She enjoys photography and spending her free time outside en-joying nature. When she’s not outside, she enjoys an occasional shopping tripwith her daughters. She has recently become involved with her local shelterand looks forward to volunteering in the community.

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Dale Longis New Jersey native with a go-getter attitude has been

achieving success for years. A once Wall Street broker, she honedher skills in the melting pot that is New York City. Upon leav-ing New York, she opened an interior design business, IntriguingIdeas Interiors, which continues today. Living in Virginia forseven years, she took her creative talents to the kitchen openingher catering business Food4ought Cateringhttp://www.food4thoughtcatering.info. Serving the DC metro-politan area and the Virginia Wine Country from Aldie, herclient list includes: neighbors, friends, corporations, and associa-tions, making her the “best kept secret” of the kitchen for eventsand parties. Food4ought Catering provides a professionalcatering service delivered through a personalized home-stylefamily experience. Dale believes that any occasion will come tolife with vibrant, fresh, and unique foods that excite the palate.Food4ought Catering is an experience unlike any other!

Lauren ClementMy design philosophy is to marry beauty and function. I

enjoy helping my clients to identify and achieve their own per-sonal decorating style-decorating for yourself but not by yourself.I work closely with you to determine your likes and dislikes,needs and desires, then together, we transform your space into asophisticated design plan that reflects your taste, personality andlifestyle. When I am not decorating at Decorating Den, I can befound enjoying time with my husband, Chris, and my fourmonth old daughter, Finley. Life is busy but beautiful!

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Golf is a fantastic low impact sport for getting �t and beginning the weight loss process. For this reason, we are seeing more plus size women hitting the greens for the day, and achieving some great scores too! Many popular golf apparel labels are increasing their ranges to include bigger women. �ese clothes are durable and stylish, and look good on anyone of any size. Since comfort is so impor-tant when you are playing golf, you don’t want to buy low quality items that don’t quite �t right or are made of uncomfortable fab-rics. With brands like Monterey, Liz Golf, Birdietree, etc. you are bound to be comfortable, have good stretch in the fabric, room for movement and accommoda-tion for di�erent body shapes by not being too �tted. �e good thing about women’s golf is that everyone pretty much wears the same thing. Whether you are a small or large man or woman, you still wear functional clothing made to certain design standards in the colors you prefer. �e shirts are collared; the pants, skorts, or shorts are tech materials, and there are knit shirts, vests or sweaters if needed. Women’s golf fashions are moving a bit more towards trends of today by using lighter fabrics, vibrant colors, and lots of accessories. Headwear is also very impor-tant especially with the risk of sun cancer being so high today.

Gloves can protect your hands in the same manner for longer days when playing more holes. New on the market now is a whole list of hats, visors, gloves, etc to choose from featuring coordinat-ing prints and designs.

Stay Focused On Your Game Of course, it is easy to be put o� your game when you cannot �nd the right �tting clothing and gear. Don’t fall into the trap of trying to �t in by wearing some-thing that hasn’t been designed for your body shape and size, only to be constantly twisting, tugging and pulling all day and wishing you had worn something else. Alternatively, don’t buy clothes that are way too big and could gather and catch while you play, a�ecting your swing and your appearance.

Find Your Favorites When you �nd a company that makes women’s golf clothing in a size that suits you, stick with them! If you feel comfortable and can play without constantly being distracted by your clothing, that is probably the best brand for your body type. Take time to look at the cloth-ing’s material. Is the fabric one you would feel hot or cool in? Will the bottoms give when you are bending or squatting up and down? Finally, are the shoes going to go the distance, keeping your feet comfortable and cool for the day?

S hop around and don’t just buy the �rst thing you see because it �ts. �ere is variety available for you to choose. As you are aging, and if you become overweight, it can be di�cult to recommence sporting activities and re-enter the social scene. Women’s golf is a great way to meet new people while becom-ing more active, �t, and healthy. Loudoun County has a host of ladies’ leagues ranging from daytime 9 and 18 hole leagues, to evening 9 hole leagues. You can join after work leagues as well as weekend leagues. Many women who play golf

can become caught up and over involved in the fashion side of things. By �nding clothes that are best suited for you, there will be no doubt in your mind that you are prepared to play while looking your best. When you begin shopping for your women’s golf apparel, you are very likely to be pleasantly surprised by what is available.

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Necessary Hand WashingBy DeepaKartha of buzzle.com

Did you know that regular hand washing is themost essential factor for maintaining good health?Every human being comes in contact with germs andbacteria in their daily life. ese harmful micro or-ganisms are present all around us like on door knobs,faucets, light switches, railings, etc. People touchthese things while doing their routine work, withoutthinking much about it and with the same handstouch their face, eyes, nose and sometimes eat foodtoo. While performing these acts, the germs and bac-teria get into the body, causing several diseases.Hence, it is importance for all of us to know the im-portance of hand washing.

Why is Hand Washing Important?e most important advantage of hand washing is

that you preventyourself fromgetting infectedby a number ofdangerous ail-ments. Peoplewho are carelessabout washingtheir hands are ata higher risk ofcatching a cold orflu. Not washinghands has alsothe ability to cause gastrointestinal illnesses and alsodiarrhea which can spread to the whole family. It hasalso been seen that improper or not washing handscan cause pneumonia in old people and in peoplewho are diagnosed with chronic diseases. As notwashing hands can affect the health of your entirefamily, learning the proper way of hand washing is es-sential to stay healthy.

Process of Hand Washingough people know the

importance of hand wash-ing, not many know how todo it properly. Hand wash-ing does not means just run-ning water over your palms.It has to be done very care-fully and in detail. Alongwith warm water, the mostessential thing required towash your hands is soap.First, you have to wet yourhands with water and thenlather your hands with soapand scrub thoroughly, withthe soap reaching both thesides of your hands till the

wrist and also be-tween your fingers.en, wash off thesoap with water and pat it dry with a towel ora tissue paper.

Other methods of washing hands whenone cannot access soap and water is by making

use of an alcohol based sanitizer. One has to take apea sized sanitizer in the palm and spread it on theentire hands till it dries. Wiping one’s hands with an-timicrobial wipes or towelettesare also a good way ofkeeping one's hands clean.

Knowing the importance of washing hands willhelp you in avoiding infectious diseases. People whowork in hospitals and other health sectors have tokeep a strict check on hygiene and should learn theproper ways of hand washing. However, one must re-member that even at home we can get infected withdiseases due to bacteria and so it is necessary for youto teach the proper method of hand washing to yourfamily, especially your children. Children love to playwith mud and sand, which house a lot of germs. Byteaching your kids the importance of hand washing,you would be taking a very crucial step towardshealthy living.

By teaching your kids the importance ofhand washing,you would be taking a verycrucial step towards healthy living.


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Most of us crave sweettreats daily. Sugary treats dogive you a burst of energy, butthen they let you down...hard.at can be depressing. Mostcookies are “empty calories”(lacking in nutrition) or un-wanted calories (from cheapfillers). Life is too short, andshedding unwanted poundscan take too long! So we needsnacks that lend good nutri-tion for energy and brainpower. We need snacks withhealthy fiber to improveproper digestion. With so much controversy overthe way food is being grown and produced thesedays, we need a snack that doesn’t involve a list ofunknown chemicals or synthetics...and, of course,it has to taste great!

ese sentiments are part of the mission of lo-cally produced TOATS Organic Cookies. Wewere able to spend some time recently with ownerMarisol Gaffney at her Leesburg farm and in herpristine commercial kitchen where these uniquedelicious and nutritious cookies are made. To giveyou an idea of the taste, these cookies are a crossbetween homemade granola and a more refinedold world oat flour tea biscuit with a wonderfullayer of nutty flavor and just the right amount ofsweetness.

Marisol is a horse lover and her farm has his-torically provided grazing pastures for horses andcattle. Today, cattle still roam part of the farm butthe focus is on Marisol’s organic food mission.

Much of her time is spent on food researchand investigation, and public education. Origi-nally the research was necessary in order to findthe pure organic ingredients for her cookies, butnow a “true food” activist has been born. Spread-ing the word about “real” food and buying localhas become Marisol’s continuing passion.

Q: What inspired you to make TOATS?

A: I grew up in Peru where there was a verystrong food culture and everything was made

from scratch. In Peru, women bakedall kinds of treats from freshly groundflours in rustic ovens. e taste wasso wholesome and the cookies werenever too sweet. Meeting the personwho made my food was part of theculture. Cooking for the peoplearound you, with natural fresh ingre-dients...thatmake you feelgood...this iswhat I grew upwith.

Later, as amother, I was

always committed to goodnutrition for my family’shealth. I knew that store-bought cookies were“empty calories” so Isearched for an alterna-tive sweet treat. e en-ergy bars I tried were toosweet and didn’t agreewith me. Refusing togive up, I went backinto the kitchen to in-vent my own. What Icame up with was sur-prisingly basic because I just followed my intu-ition.

Q: Are these cookies intended just forchildren?

A: No! ey are for kids of all ages (don’tlaugh, but horses and dogs love them too). Wethink they are perfect for your child’s lunch orafter-school snack. We also have many cus-tomers who keep them in the glove compart-ment of their car or desk drawer at work for aquick and filling protein-fiber snack. e boxsize is compact and fits nicely anywhere. Exer-cise and Yoga facilities serve them after classes,and vineyards serve them with mild cheese andlocal wine. Of course, they are great to dunk inmilk, latte, or tea.

Q: As a business woman in Loudoun, haveyou had to make sacrifices to start a small busi-ness out of your farm?

A: Yes, we investigated many options for ourmanufacturing facility, including the idea of leav-ing Loudoun county to produce elsewhere be-cause the data showed that there were many lessexpensive cities in which to do business. We

chose to stay here, and weare glad we did, but in theend it necessitated a seriousconversion of our farmbuildings (including ourmain horse barn which hadto be unassembled and re-as-sembled to meet all codes andregulations. Learning thestandards, regulations andcodes so that we could buildout the facility properly was avery lengthy and difficultprocess. We had to be very pa-tient, but we wanted to be partof a thriving rural economy inLoudoun. Of course, becauseof the business being on ourfarm, we no longer have thehorse hobby. We decided to self-finance the business and al-

though this was a big risk. I also gave up another business which I very

much enjoyed (remodeling older homes), but theorganic product that we are producing allows meto pursue my passion for healthy food and ahealthy, greener environment for us all. It may bejust a cookie, but it is also an example of how allour food could be prepared and presented. It’s atruthfully advertised nutrient-dense snack madefrom a short list of simple ingredients packaged inenviro-friendly boxes (chlorine free paper andplant based inks) that disclose all the informationabout the food inside. We don’t use any fillers,the cookies are dense with real food ingredients.

Q: I can see that you are a determined busi-ness woman with a passion for what you are

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doing that goes far beyond the product itself. Where in yourpast do you think that determination (entrepreneurial spirit)comes from?

A: My grandfather was an important role model in my life.He grew up poor, but he worked hard paving the streets ofLima. He used the money to buy a farm and grew cotton andsugar. Later, he raised bulls for the bullfights in Lima which wasdangerous and physically demanding work, but it was a passionof his. He was a self-made farmer and businessman and I have alot of respect for what he accomplished.

My nature is maternal and I want to offer what I learn andwhat I bake to people beyond my own family. My husband hasbeen so supportive of this project, and his belief in it renews mydrive constantly. Also, I read a life-changing book by PemaChodron, a Tibetan Buddhist Nun, which I think regardless ofyour religious philosophy is inspiring in many ways. It hashelped me to deal with the constant new challenges that a smallbusiness presents.

In addition, of course, the positive feedback from peoplewho have tried our cookies keeps us focused on our effort.

Q: What’s next on the horizon for TOATS?

A. With continued increased sales, we will be able to offerTOATS in new flavors including the addition of fruit, spicesand/or chocolate!

Q: Where can we purchase your cookies locally?

A: ey are available at the Natural Mercantile in Hamilton,Market Salamander in Middleburg, and also through LoudounFlavor.com—an online farmer’s market full of local, organicallyproduced food from many Loudoun farmers and chefs. eyhave food pick-up sites in Lovettsville, Purcellville, Leesburg,Lucketts, Middleburg, Ashburn and Sterling.

9 INGREDIENTSOrganic Oat Flour

Organic Flax Meal

Organic Rolled Oats

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Organic Almonds (we grind them in our kitchen)

Organic Honey

Organic Pure Cane Sugar

Xanthan Gum

Sea Salt

TOATS conforms 100% to USDA food dietary guidelines for a Healthy Diet (go to: mypyramid.gov)

TOATS are wheat, egg and dairy-free

TOATS is a “nutrient dense food”

TOATS are low in salt and sugar

TOATS are a good source of Omega-3

TOATS are made of 9 unprocessed ingredients

Kids love them!

TOATS are a good source of vegetableprotein, fiber and slow digesting carbs

A serving of 4 cookies is a “health bar”equivalent

Totally produced in our Leesburg factory

TOATS are responsibility manufacturedwith a low ecological impact throughoutour product lifecycle

TOATS, The Healthy Cookie™

A New Generation in Snacking

Toats are avaiable at the Natural Mercantile in

Hamilton, Market Salamander in Middleburg

and through LoudounFlavor.com

1. Whisk lemon peel, juice, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, in a medium bowl until blended

2. Gradually whisk in oil until blended and thickened3. Bring a pot of water to a medium boil, add peas- boil 60 sec. until bright green and crisp.4. Immediately drain in colander and run under cold water until cooled. en drain again5. Pare thin strips (no wider than ½ inch) down length of squash until reach the seedy middle6. Pare carrot strips in the same manner and then mix with squash strips (8 cups)7. Arrange baby lettuce on each dish and top with ¾ cup of squash mixture8. Make a round depression in the middle and �ll with 4-5 grape tomatoes9. Scatter snap peas around the mixture to look like a nest10. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve11. Just before serving add chives to the dressing mixture12. Spoon dressing over the top of salad and serve

1 egg½ teas. crushed dried oregano leaves¼ cp chopped green onions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees2. In a small bowl beat egg and water with fork.3. In another small bowl and mix onions, pimentos, and oregano.4. On lightly �oured surface roll pastry sheet to 16x12 rectangle5. Face the short side to you and layer the bottom half of the dough with ham, turkey, spinach

and cheese ( leave 1 inch border on all sides)6. Sprinkle with the onion mixture.7. Starting at the bottom roll up like a jelly roll tucking in edges.8. Place seam side down onto a baking sheet and tuck in ends to seal.9. Brush top and sides with the egg mixture10. Bake for 25 min. or until golden brown

8 oz. pkg. pu� pastry sheets2 Tbls. chopped pimentos½ lb. sliced cooked ham

½ lb. slice cooked turkey4 oz. slice Swiss cheese1 cup fresh spinach leaves1 Tbls. water

1 T. freshly grated lemon peel2 T. fresh lemon juice½ T. Dijon mustard½ T. Sherry wine vinegar½ t. sugar

½ t. salt½ t. freshly ground pepper½ cup extra virgin olive oil2/3 cup �nely chopped chives12 oz. fresh sugar snap peas

(no strings)1 lb. yellow squash10 oz. peeled carrots6 oz. baby lettuce (per serving)1 pt. grape tomatoes


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