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healing retreats

49Plan a trip to

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what’s the fuss with food allergies

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WHAT’S THE FUSS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES

The connection between diet and chronic discomfort

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HEALING RETREATSPlan a trip to relax

and refresh.

DOG THERAPYTrain your pooch to

be a superhero

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38THE REACTIONS OF DR. MICHAEL WEISS

The local allergy and clinical immunologist explains how the field is expanding and changing.

44MY BODY MY LIFE

Confessions of a picky-eating, treadmill-hating, scale-fearing woman.

60MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

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ust a few months ago, I thought I had a handle on how to take a natural approach to my health. I was seeing a naturo-path. Ninety-five per-cent of my diet was comprised of clean, organic foods. I drank teas, took supplements,

exercised and shied away from scented detergents, dyes and plastics. I was sure it was everything I needed for a long and healthful life. Obviously, none of those are bad habits and I continue to practice most of them. But in terms of thinking I knew all the secrets to keeping my body and mind healthy, this issue, the Natural Health issue, put me in my place. Over and over again, I was not so gently reminded of the complex nature of the human body, and many things I thought I understood were challenged. For example, Dr. Michael Weiss, a local expert in the field of allergy and clinical immunology, turned the paradigm of clean drinking water on its head. Read on page 38 about how he believes treated drinking water has affected entire generations of children and their immune systems. He also takes a controversial stance on peanut allergies and how they came to be so relevant in modern populations. For other breakthroughs in understanding how to keep your body healthy, read the article on 44 about how one woman used her keen negotiating skills to lose 15 pounds and completely change her perspective on weight loss, cardio training, per-sonal training and nutrition—all subjects she used to dread. She proved you don’t have to be a strict gym-worshipping, sugar-free-food-eating saint to be healthy. It’s much more important to be happy. To round out the issue, be sure to read the feature on healing travel retreats and the piece about the benefits of dog therapy. I hope all of the stories help you keep an open mind when it comes to health and happiness.

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LETTER may 2015

Keeping an Open Mind TO HEALTH

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CONTRIBUTORS

MICHAEL MATTI

Michael Matti is a Seattle-based commercial

and wedding photographer. Find him on Instagram @MichaelMatti or at michael-

have been active and athletic my whole life, even playing soccer at the collegiate level. But my interest in physical fitness morphed into a passion for all the many components of health and wellness in an attempt to understand my dad’s chronic health prob-lems.

When I was growing up, my dad suf-fered from a variety of medical issues, in-cluding heart disease and diabetes. And for many years, he took a

number of prescription medications to help with these various health conditions, none of which seemed to actually fix the problems. That’s when we decided to go a different route. Over the last couple of years, my dad and his doctor worked together to create a more natural approach to his health, focusing the majority of his efforts on diet and exercise. For the physical aspect, he was able to set up a small gym at home and started small with 20–30 minutes of exercise a day. He has gradually added more activity as he continues to build his strength. As for his diet, he enlisted the help of a great registered dietician and still meets with him monthly to check in and adjust his diet as needed. Taking this natural approach has helped my dad lose more than 65 pounds and reduce or eliminate most of his medications. I am in-spired by the progress my dad has made and how he’s taken control of his health. The Wellness Department at the Bellevue Club has a variety of options to help our members take a similar natural approach to their own health and wellness goals. Dr. Erickson, our on-site naturopath, is available to help with a variety of common, often chronic, health issues. Her areas of focus include, but are not lim-ited to, the following: gastrointestinal disorders, pain management, premenstrual syndrome, anxiety and depression, heart disease, diabetes, and asthma and allergies. We also have two registered dietitians, Wendy Caamano and Laurelee Misseghers, available to help with nutrition-specific questions and meal planning. Lastly, for those who want or need a big change, we offer a comprehensive, customizable six-week weight-loss program called Your Body Your Life. It encompasses nutri-tion, mental health, strength training and cardio coaching. For more information about this program, see page 44. Please come see me with any questions, and I can help set up a program that works for you.

Tricia BetensonFitness and Wellness Coordinator

CONTRIBUTORS

M IC H A E L M AT T IMichael Matti is a Seattle-based commercial and wedding photog-rapher. Find him on Instagram @

MichaelMatti or at michaelmatti.com. SEE MICHAEL’S WORK IN “DR. WEISS”

[PAGE 38].

IA More Natural APPROACH

UPFRONT may 2015

H ALEY S H A PLEYWhen she’s not on the road, Haley S haple y writes a b o u t t r a v e l , health and more from her home in

Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “HEAL-

ING RETREATS” [PAGE 48].

KATIE VINCENTKatie Vincent is a Seattle-based freelance writer specializing in outdoor living, wellness, travel

and sustainable gardening. SEE KATIE’S

WORK IN “DOG THERAPY” [PAGE 30].

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04Fueling Up for Optimal Performance

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18Last Day of Toddler Open Play

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Springtime in the QuadThree loyal BC members enjoyed the cherry blossoms at the University of Washington Quad, March 2015. From left, John Barnett 84, Fred Reebs 88, Dear Lange 90.

Summit for a CauseIn February, Lisa Carlson summited the tallest mountain in South America (the tallest mountain outside of the Himalayas) for breast cancer research. All proceeds benefited life-saving cures at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her team raised over $85,000, and she personally raised over $27,000 (much of it was donated by Bellevue Club members). All of the photos were taken at 22,841 feet.


EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT may 2015

Tamara WEISS

FAVORITE MOVIE

• Life of Pi

CHILDREN

• Three, including twins

HIDDEN TALENTS

• Art and photography

WORKED AT BC

• 15 years

POSITION

• Personal trainer and

yoga instructor

HOMETOWN

• Hollywood, California

FAVORITE FOOD

• Salad

AN ITEM ON MY BUCKET LIST: Climb Mt. Rainier

FUNNIEST MEMORY AT THE CLUB: During a yoga class, while we were all in the last and most restful pose, savasana, the fire drill went off.

FAVORITE PART ABOUT MY JOB: Everything! Teaching yoga, group and private training

FAVORITE BOOK: The Power of Positive Thinking, The Power of Now

FAVORITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER: Galadriel from Lord of the Rings

FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Sedona, Arizona

THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Creative, lighthearted and energetic

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LEMON LOVE

1. Cut a lemon in half and use it to clean chrome bathroom fixtures or copper pots and pans.

2. Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice to a small bucket of water. Use a small scrub brush to clean the grout in your bathroom or kitchen.

3. Add a few teaspoons of lemon juice to a cup of water in a microwavable dish. Heat the dish in the microwave for a few minutes, and then let it sit for a few more. Wipe away any food particles.

4. Remove odors from your refrigerator by keeping half a cup of lemon juice in a small bowl or cup.

5. Fill a dishwasher-safe cup with a water-lemon solution. Run the dishwasher with the cup in the lower rack. It will both clean and deodorize your machine.

Looking for ways to cut down on the chemicals in your household? Cleaning products tend to be packed with unpronounceable and harsh ingredients. Certain icky situations, especially if you have kids or pets, may warrant chemical warfare, but for your everyday messes, sometimes a little lemon and ingenuity will work just as good, if not better. Here are just a few clever uses:

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BOTTLE TALK may 2015

Wine is often touted for its health-giving properties, but beer is no slacker. When consumed in moderation (typically one glass for

women, two for men) it can have some profound benefits for health and happiness. Here’s what the experts have to say:

•According to Men’s Health

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history of beer in the workplace—a great tool for motivation: “For the pyramids, each worker got a daily ration of four to five liters.” … “It

was a source of nutrition, refreshment and reward for all the hard work. It was beer for pay. You would have had a rebellion on your

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These days, it seems gr ains get a bad r ap. Between the glut en-free movement and the persis tence of low-carb, high-protein diets, people are swearing off grains left and right. T he purpose of this article is not t o debate the r elevancy and efficacy of those diets or trends. The purpose is t o give the whole gr ain back its glory . It’s time to start thinking outside the whole whea t bread, and try a bowl of the mos t powerful grains you’ve probably never heard of.

AMARANTHThis grain was first cultivated by the Aztecs in Mexico and has many distinctive properties that set it apart from other whole grains. The first is its high protein content. It’s also the only grain thought to contain vitamin C. High levels of calcium, iron and potassium round out its health benefits.

BARLEYOne of the world’s oldest grains, barley’s claim to fame is its ex-traordinary fiber content in com-parison to other whole grains. Diets high in fiber have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and obesity. Whole grain barley is also often touted for its high levels of antioxidants.

BUCKWHEATDespite its name, buckwheat is not a relative of traditional wheat. Extremely high levels of amino acids top the many reasons this grain makes a perfect addition to anyone’s diet. The triangle-shaped grains also boast high levels of important minerals such as iron, copper and zinc.

MILLETThis small yellow grain packs a big nutritional punch, especially when it comes to the essential mineral magnesium. Millet, revered in many Asian cultures, is also thought to reduce inflammation and to contain many antioxidants.

QUINOAA recent superstar in the culinary scene, the hype surrounding quinoa is not undeserved. It is known as the only plant food that offers complete protein qualities. Additionally, quinoa contains a surprising amount of potassium, iron and vitamin B.

TEFFPossibly the smallest grain on our list, teff is about the size of a poppy seed. However, contained in this small package is a large amount of calcium, among other minerals and vitamins. An important note for vegetarians and vegans, teff is one of the best plant-based sources of iron and calcium.


WHY THE WHOLE THING MATTERS

When eating grains, getting the whole thing matters—a lot. There are three parts t o a grain: the germ, the endo -sperm and the br an. Pro-cessed, non-whole grains are often made only of the starchy endosperm, lea ving out the fibrous bran and the nutrient-packed germ. T he only way to ensure you’re getting all the goodness is to

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DOG THERAPYLET YOUR POOCH BE A SUPERHEROP

erhaps your pooch has gotten a little too comfortable living the unemployed life. From the off-leash park to doggie day care and beyond, each day we are ready to slather on the fun and games for our four-

legged friends. And deservedly so, as our canine friends offer us much unconditional love and amusement.

But remember the dog-human relationship his-torically comes from a background of service, and

maybe you and your furry friend could both reach a deeper level of self-actualization by giving back your talents together through service.

Maybe your dog isn’t exactly cut out to be a bomb-sniffing hero. Fortunately, many local organiza-tions exist to help people and their pets—most crea-tures from cats to llamas—offer the compassionate presence so many of our ailing, lonely, elderly or disabled neighbors ache for.

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Some organizations like Reading with Rover and Project Canine’s Bow Wows and Books program offer training for dogs to become professional listeners for children who struggle with literacy and self-esteem when it comes to reading aloud. A 2010 study at UC Davis showed that the benefits of this simple act are monumental by engaging elementary school–age children in reading, with a 12 percent increase in fluency as well as decreased anxiety, improved confidence and increased motivation to read independently.


Other groups focus on the simple yet wildly therapeutic presence of pets for healing, easing loneliness, and calming emotions and the fluctuations of the mind. Study after study touts the benefits of what is clinically termed Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) in hospital settings as well as in the daily lives of those working with autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, substance abuse, and most emotional and behavioral disorders. AAT brings extraordinary yet subtle healing power, which often manifests as de-creased blood pressure and stress, elevated mood, improved concentration, greater self-esteem and sense of purpose, reduced loneliness, and learning to set and respect healthy boundaries.


Bellevue-based Pet Partners is nationally renowned for its therapy pet programs. The organization was even intimately involved with the American Kennel Club’s development of an AKC Therapy Dog title and holds online and in-person courses to train owners and their pets to become volunteer therapy teams for a variety of situations, and an enormous network to help connect them with those in need. For those concerned, Pet Partners also provides $2 million primary liability insurance cover-age and various discounts through their online store.


Project Canine in northeast Seattle has a similar program called Connecting Canines that is exclusively local and offers plenty of support for owners—liability insurance and otherwise. They also have a puppy therapy training program for those who wish to share the joyful and undeniably cute assistance only a baby animal can provide.

Also based in northeast Seattle, Sirius Healing’s herd of therapy Portuguese water dogs makes the rounds to local college campuses during exam weeks as well as countless other hospitals, retirement homes and other places in need of puppy love. Trainer Laurie Hardman has been training therapy dogs and their owners since the 1990s and certifies with a partner therapy testing organization.


So get your French bulldog off that couch and off to work! Most dogs are eager to be of service and to feel needed in this world, so maybe we should let them even temporarily share the love. And maybe a little of the slobber too.

Get started:TRAINING YOUR DOG• Pet Partners, petpartners.org• Project Canine, projectcanine.org• Reading with Rover, readingwithrover.org• Sirius Healing, siriushealing.com

REQUESTING A THERAPY DOG VISITFor reading therapy:• Bow Wows and Books, projectcanine.org/bow-wows-books• Reading with Rover, readingwithrover.org/contact/For all other therapies:• Connecting Canines, projectcanine.org/connecting-canines• Pet Partners, petpartners.org/facilities_info• Sirius Healing, siriushealing.com/sirius-healing-contact-us-popup.html

RAISE A GUIDE DOG PUPP Y• Guide Dogs for the Blind, guidedogs.org• Independence Guide Dogs, igdogs.org/raise-a-pup/• The Seeing Eye, seeingeye.org/raise/

LEARN MORE ABOUT ANIMAL THERAP Y• The Healing Power of Pets, by Marty Becker• Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, edited by Aubrey Fine

Trot TherapyNestled in the w ooded depths of R edmond lies an oasis of hippotherapeutic healing—by which we mean horses, of course! Touted for their therapeutic presence and capacity to help riders develop fine muscle coordination, strengthen bones, and improve balance and reduce stress.

Since 1976, the Eastside’s Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Cen-ter has been offering one of the biggest therapeutic horse-manship programs in the nation and is one of our country’s leading PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International centers.

Children and adults with disabilities can apply f or one of two programs: the independent A daptive Riding or the more readily assisted Hippotherapy—essentially physical and occupational therapy on the back of a horse . Schol-arships are available and volunteer opportunities abound. littlebit.org

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During his residency at the University Wisconsin, Dr. Michael Weiss had the scare of a lifetime. His wife, Dr. Leslie Garrison, suffered a very severe anaphylactic reaction to a snack that unknowingly had nuts in it. “The severity of her reaction got her admitted into the ICU, and she came close to being in-tubated. Basically they couldn’t oxygenate her,” Weiss says. As he tells the story, he explains how the stages of her anaphylaxis included the common symptoms: intense itching of the hands, feet and throat; an overwhelming sense of impending doom as chemicals are released into the body, signaling that something is wrong; plus throat swelling, dif-ficulty breathing and closing of the bronchial tubes. When his wife experienced all of these things, because he was working at the hospital at the time, Weiss was part of the team to treat her. That night, after she was stable, he spent a long time researching severe nut allergy anaphy-laxis in preparation to present her case the next day to other medical professionals. “I found it extremely fascinating,” Weiss says. It was this major experience, coupled with the support of an inspirational teacher, that led to Weiss’s deci-sion to go into the allergy and clinical immunology field. “You can help folks a lot too, and that was really appealing.”

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EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS: (e-o-sin-o-FILL-ik uh-sof-uh-JIE-tis), a type of white blood cell (eosinophil) builds up in the lining of the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). This buildup, which is a reaction to foods, allergens or acid reflux, can inflame or injure the esophageal tissue. Damaged esophageal tissue can lead to difficulty swallowing or cause food to get caught when you swallow. Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune system disease. It has been identified only in the past two decades, but is now considered a major cause of digestive system (gastrointestinal) illness.

After his residency, Weiss, a native of Long Island, New York, went on to study at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he pursued research surrounding severe anaphylactic reactions, including those caused by venom and prescription drugs. After medical school, he and Garrison moved to Seattle to start a family. Gar-rison, a trained pediatrician with a master’s degree in public health, went to work at Immunex, the booming biotech company. Weiss continued in the allergy and clinical immunology field, becoming the president of Wash-ington State Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and eventually the chief of staff at EvergreenHealth Medical Center. Additionally, he spent a few years acting as an allergy advisor to the FDA. Currently, he prac-tices at Northwest Asthma & Allergy and holds an academic position as clinical professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Through his decades of experience, Weiss says the field continues to intrigue him on a daily basis, mostly because it is undergoing a tremendous amount of innovation and growth as the medical industry as a whole understands more about the immune system. “When I was starting in medical school, you spent two days on the immune system. Now it’s an eight-week class.” Weiss cites revolutionary new drugs for severe asthma and chronic hives as some of the exciting treatments coming down the pipeline. Weiss is also thrilled at the amount of research being conducted surrounding food allergies. He says while all the information is still new, progress in understanding peanut allergies, wheat allergies and so on has come a long way.


Interestingly, it’s also a field, he says, experiencing a bit of a boom, and not necessarily for the better. “If you look at allergies in general in western-ized societies, there’s been a fairly re-cent and huge increase in all allergic problems. There’s more hay fever than 30 years ago, more asthma, more ec-zema and more food allergies,” he says. “We are also seeing conditions we have never even seen before like a condition called eosinophilic esophagitis, which is a pretty fascinating disease where immune cells inflame the esophagus and cause problems. It is now showing up all the time.”

CHRONIC URTICARIA: (ur-ti-kair-ee-uh) Urticaria (hives) is a skin reaction that causes red or white itchy welts. The welts vary in size and appear and fade repeatedly as the reaction runs its course. Chronic hives are a condition in which the welts last more than six weeks or recur over months or years. Chronic hives usually aren't life-threatening. But the condition can be very uncomfortable and interfere with sleep and daily activities. Often, the cause of chronic hives is not clear. In some cases, chronic hives are a sign of an underlying health problem, such as thyroid disease or lupus.

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As a practitioner, researcher and educator, Weiss spends a lot of time thinking about this trend. He says while he and his peers have a pretty good understand-ing of what is causing the rise of allergies, it’s not an easy fix. “The leading theory, which is gaining more and more evidence, almost going from theory to proof of concept, is something called the hygiene hypothesis,” he says. “It’s a problem found in countries that have good sewage systems and vaccinations because kids in their first year or two are exposed to less infections, less contaminated water. We’re finding that it actually skews their immune system. This presents itself in a bias toward allergies. We have a lot less infection, but our kids are growing up with more allergies.” This theory, he goes on to explain, is widely ac-cepted across the country, but he says living and working in Seattle and the Eastside presents a unique population that really demonstrates the premise in real life.

“It’s very apparent when you have a population like we have on the Eastside. There’s a group of residents that move from China and India to work at Microsoft, and we see so many of those kids. What happens is the parents or older children are fine, no allergies. But when they have kids here, the kids grow up with food allergies, eczema. We saw the same thing after the Vietnam War, when there was a huge influx of Vietnamese people.” Weiss says the answer isn’t clear-cut because nobody wants to start drinking untreated water. “Our challenge is going to be figuring out how to not increase childhood infections while at the same time not skew the immune system so much,” he says. This is just one of many areas in which the ever-growing field of allergy and clinical immunology is helping the medi-cal field understand the highly complex immune system. Other interesting topics include how the immune system responds to cancer, HIV and severe asthma, and Weiss is thrilled to be a part of it all.

DERMATOGRAPHIA: (der-mat-uh-graf-ee-uh) Dermatographia is a condition also known as skin writing. When people who have dermatographia lightly scratch their skin, the scratches redden into a raised welt similar to hives. These marks usually disappear within 30 minutes.The cause of dermatographia is unknown, but it can be triggered in some people by infections, emotional upset or medications such as penicillin.

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CONFESSIONS OF A PICKY-EATING, TREADMILL-HATING,

SCALE-FEARING WOMANAn anonymous testimonial from an actual Your Body Your Life weight-loss participant

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I am the kind of girl who loves to negotiate. This is especially true when it comes to weight loss. Cursed with high cholesterol and hypothyroidism, I have struggled with weight since my early 20s. I was never the type to follow a strict plan to the perfect body, so for years I bounced around the diet world falling in and out of fitness trends. My workout library grew to consist of five Zumba DVDs, one celebrity diet book, a T25 workout program and yes, even one Michael Jackson dance video. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not dissing Zumba; in fact, I love breaking a sweat to Reggaeton, but none of these methods offered real results. I would get excited about them for a few weeks, lose a couple of pounds, then hit a wall and fall back into old habits. Everything was too extreme, and when I failed to meet one expectation, it was easier for me to just give up. I realized if I wanted to make a lasting change in my life, I couldn’t go for an all or nothing deal. I needed something with flexibility and a little bit of wiggle room (pun intended) for negotiations. That is exactly what I found in the Your Body Your Life program at the Bellevue Club. Below are a few things I learned during the program that helped me make healthy, sustainable changes to my lifestyle.

1. SUBSTITUTIONS ARE RECOMMENDEDOne of the major components of Your Body Your Life is nutrition. This terrified me. Diet books have never worked for me. Who wants to read how Gwyneth Paltrow keeps her figure, anyway? But in all seriousness, I thought my real problem with diets was that I am an extremely picky eater. Even as a kid, I had to have a certain brand of pizza (Pizza Hut only, Dominos did not cut it). I am a no-nuts, no-frills, meat-and-potatoes kind of eater. So the thought of going on a diet that would only allow me to eat tofu and wheat-grass smoothies put a bad taste in my mouth. To my delight, the diet plan dietitian Wendy Caamano created was not only easy to follow but also filled with surprising compro-mises. She asked about my likes and dislikes and made recommendations and substitutions when I expressed concern. She even turned me on to a few new food items I never would have tried in the past. My mother would laugh if I told her my new favorite treat is bok choy! I will admit the program is strict at first, but as it goes on, it allows for more and more options. It was the perfect transition.


"My workout library grew to consist of five Zumba DVDs, one celebrity diet book, a T25 workout program and yes, even one Michael Jackson dance video."

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"I knew I would be sore the next day, but after a while the soreness felt more like a badge of honor."


2. PERSONAL TRAINING IS UNDERRA TED Then, of course, there is the physical aspect. I used to think paying a personal trainer was like hiring a drill sergeant to yell at you while you did series of push-ups and sit-ups. It seemed unnecessary, and I believed watch-ing instructors on DVDs would achieve the same results. I was wrong. I can’t express the respect I have for my trainer, Casey Brown. Every day with her brings some-thing new. After six weeks, I can’t remember doing the same workout twice. We have done weight lifting, yoga, Pilates, functional movement, TRX and more. She always keeps me (and my muscle groups) guessing, and it is impossible to get bored. DVDs pale in comparison to having a custom workout. Best of all, my negotiation tactics were also allowed during my workouts. She always pushed my limit and challenged me to go further than I thought possible, but she listened to me when I hit a wall (I am admittedly very high maintenance) and modified exercises to accommodate my needs. I found myself both dreading and looking for-ward to my sessions with Casey. I knew I would be sore the next day, but after a while the soreness felt more like a badge of honor.

3. CARDIO IS NO T (TOO) SCARYPrior to the program, I couldn’t tell you the last time I stepped foot on a treadmill. I could Zumba for hours, but I never understood the purpose of cardio machines, other than as obvious torture devices. My fear when meet-ing Melanie Baker, my cardio coach, was she was going to put me on the hamster wheel and leave me to suffer for 60 minutes, rolling her eyes when I collapsed after a half-mile jog. Again, to my surprise, the actual experience was quite different. After learning about the goals and uses of heart-rate training, Melanie showed me different workouts ranging from walking, biking, rowing and yes, running when I was ready. In the end, the cardio compo-nent of the program is what gave me the biggest boost of confidence. I now feel like I know how to get the most out of my time with the machines.

4. THE SCALE IS SKEWEDI’m not going to say it was all easy. There were weeks when the numbers on the scale seemed to mock me. “Don’t worry: muscle weighs more than fat.” I did not want to hear excuses. When the number did not move, it was hard to lift my spirits. However, the truth is the scale is only one part of a much larger picture. Upon entering and exiting the program, I went through the InBody body composition test. The test broke down not only my weight but also my body fat percentage, lean body mass and more. Admit-tedly, it was not pleasant to review the information upon entering the program, but after six weeks, I was amazed at the results. The test gave me a much more accurate body image, and it highlighted all the work I had put in. Now it was my turn to mock the scale: “You lie, scale!”

I would like to say the results were miraculous, that I lost 40 pounds in six weeks. But the reality is there was noth-ing magical about my performance. The program is based in the real world and gave me the ability to negotiate through life’s day-to-day occurrences. During my time in the program, I had a beer (or two) at football games, missed a training session for a weekend away, enjoyed a nice Valentine’s Day dinner and had a piece of chocolate when I craved it. The difference was the program allowed those concessions, and I got right back on track the next day. Your Body Your Life does exactly what it says. It creates a healthy direction for your life, and your body responds to the change. I am grateful for everything I learned during the program and am excited to keep my body and my life headed in the right direction.* ➸ For more information, please contact the Wellness Department at 425.688.3172


* There is also a mental health and wellness coach available as part of the program, although this participant, again, using her negotiation tactics, opted out of it.

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• Lost seven and a half inches• Down 5% body fat• Up 4 pounds of muscle


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WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT FOOD ALLERGIES?


Could your foggy brain today be related to the macaroni and cheese you ate last night? Or maybe your chronic asthma is connected to your croissant habit? Bellevue Club’s resident naturopath, Dr. Rachel Erickson, ND, MSOM, LAc, thinks you might be surprised at how the body’s reactions to food can sneakily disturb your well-being. “People’s symptoms decrease when they pay attention to what foods they’re eating,” she says.


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e’re not just talking serious food allergies; your body doesn’t need to go into anaphylaxis or break out in hives to mean a certain food is bothersome. Severe immune reactions to food are

just one part of the picture. Delayed immune responses, intolerances and sensitivities are just as real and can affect almost any bodily system.

Erickson has begun offering delayed immune response testing for clients at the Bellevue Club; this test could lead to some aha moments for those in pain

or discomfort. “It’s just valuable,” she says of the test. “It’s a great tool to help guide people through this whole confusing arena.”

The exact definition and scope of food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are points of controversy within the medical community, as the symptoms overlap and can be very tricky to dissect. To make it more digestible, Erickson likes to break the field down into two categories: immune-mediated (IgE and IgG) and nonimmune-mediated responses (intolerances and sensitivities).

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IMMUNE-MEDIATED RESPONSESConventional medicine recognizes the existence of IgE immune-mediated responses, which encompass the more serious food allergies. IgE (immunoglobin-E) antibodies identify even small amounts of a particular food as a harmful substance and immediately trigger an allergic reaction by releasing histamine and other chemicals. IgE provocations usually include tree nuts, shellfish, fish, peanuts, eggs, dairy, soy and wheat. Symptoms can range from less severe—rashes, hives, itching and minor swelling—to life threatening in the case of restricted airways and anaphylaxis. IgE allergies are easily testable with a skin or blood test.

According to alternative medicine, another type of im-mune-mediated response exists thanks to the IgG (immuno-globin- G) antibody. This manifests as a delayed allergic reaction to a food or substance, sometimes even up to 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms can be similar to those of IgE, although IgG has a wider range and may affect almost any bodily system. As such, unlike IgE responses, IgG has a more subtle effect on well-being. “You usually don’t get to adulthood and all of a sudden have a major allergic reaction,” Erickson says. “These are the things that are harder to pinpoint.”

Symptoms of IgG reactions may include anything from the more predictable skin challenges like eczema, psoriasis and acne, or gastrointestinal complaints like gas, bloating, indiges-tion, constipation and diarrhea, to seemingly unrelated problems in the respiratory system like asthma, chronic sinusitis or congestion, joint pain in the articular system, and even nervous system imbalances like foggy thinking, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and depression.

The varied acceptance of IgG reactions in the medical world doesn’t faze Erickson. “From a conventional perspective, they don’t believe in IgG. They only believe in IgE, and a lot of people are wary of [IgG] or of the scientific value of it, but the proof is in the pudding. People feel better if they just stay away from certain foods.”

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NONIMMUNE-MEDIATED RESPONSESOn the other side of the equation are the nonimmune-mediated responses, more commonly referred to as food intoler-ances and sensitivities, which are almost always delayed responses. Much like with IgG, the symptoms are often delayed and can affect most any system in the body, so it can be difficult to suss out the differ-ence without testing for immune-mediat-ed responses first. In the case of nonim-mune responses, an elimination diet is really the only way to test.

Food intolerances are the most widely recognizable nonimmune-mediated response, thanks to the press lactose intolerance gets; it affects about 65 percent of humans worldwide (most of East Asian descent) and manifests most often as gastrointestinal distress. Intoler-ances are usually due to an enzyme deficiency hindering the body’s ability to process a given substance.

According to Erickson, the hot topic of gluten allergies being fact or fiction can also boil down to intoler-ance. While some people do have an inherent IgE response to wheat, some simply lack or lose the enzyme necessary to digest it and due to this, “Celiac disease can also be viewed as an intoler-ance. It’s not necessarily an immune-mediated response.”

Sometimes this enzyme deficiency is genetic, especially in the case of lactose intolerance, but DNA isn’t the only cause. An underlying digestive issue such as parasites, candida or SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), or the aftermath from disease or an intense period of stress may also be to blame for enzyme deficiencies, especially those that arise in adulthood. This can also be the case for IgG reactions.

Lastly we have sensitivities, which are a broader category that sometimes can seem to defy logic. As Erickson says, “[They] are even more vague in the sense that people are just sensitive to a particular food. They are not necessarily immune-mediated responses or a deficiency. It’s just that there’s a sensitivity to that particular food.” More often than not, this is related to food additives like aspartame, parabens, food dye, and sulfites in wine or dried fruit.

If you’ve ever dealt with a set of chronic, uncomfortable symptoms that your doctor just can’t seem to figure out, consider pursuing an IgG test to expand your options. As Erickson says, “It’s nice to know what’s going on . . . Because the realm of food allergies is so broad, it can be confusing to figure out what’s going on. Many people try the elimination diet, which can be a long, arduous process. Whereas [IgG testing] is quickly valuable. I have found it useful in suggesting treatment of conditions.” And if steering away from wheat keeps that asthma away without medication, it might just be worth it.

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A Great Mother’s Day Gift! Gift Certificates are available for Hourly Nanny + Professional Sitter Services. Give mom the gift of time. Whether once in a while or once a week, College Nannies is a phone call away.

+ All nannies are screened, reference checked, insured and employed.

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Purchase a Mother’s Day Gift Certificate and receive complimentary enrollment in our Hourly Nanny Program.

Call to have your certificates mailed today!

MAKE MOTHER’S DAY MEMORABLE!

Come visit us today at theSouth end of Lake Union

Rentals . Lessons . ToursKids Camps . Memberships

Boat Sales . Storage

(206) 682-2031www.mossbay.net

1001 Fairview Ave NSeattle, WA 98109

(Ocean Alexander Marina)

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Ooh la la! A Night in Paris was the theme of this year’s Father-Daughter dance at the Bellevue Club.

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2005 ǀ Ocean Alexander ǀ 58’ ǀ “Noah Genda”Seattle, WA | $849,000

2009 ǀ 68’ Ocean Alexander ǀ “Costa Brava”Seattle, WA ǀ $2,100,000

2002 ǀ 54’ Ocean Alexander ǀ “Marie Lee”Seattle, WA | $739,000

SELL YOUR B O A TWITH US.

Ask us about our comprehenesive marketing program to get your boat SOLD. We provide each of our listings worldwide presence and international exposure through all advertising avenues.

PAUL GROESBECKyacht consultant ǀ 425.829.3551 ǀ [email protected]

OCEAN ALEXANDER®

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2012 ǀ 78’ Ocean Alexander ǀ Sport SkyloungeSeattle, WAǀ $3,550,000

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2015 ǀ 44’ Tiara ǀ CoupeSeattle, WA | BRAND NEW

2015 ǀ 36’ Tiara ǀ New ModelSeattle, WA | BRAND NEW


The girls were pampered with mini manicures and the fathers enjoyed dancing the night away.

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Whether you’re looking for an investment property, a getaway, or a place to retire, now is an outstanding time to buy. Take advantage of historically low interest rates and explore a variety of loan solutions available for second homes.

With more than 13 years of lending experience, Dirk Nevelle can match you with the right loan to meet your needs. With access to RPM’s expert lending services and innovative mortgage solutions, Dirk offers his clients unparalleled service and best-in-class home loan options.

Start a conversation with Dirk today!

Dirk NevelleBranch Manager

[email protected]

206.484.0777

NMLS #114708

www.rpm-mtg.com/dnevelle

145 Bird Drive, Unit C, Ketchum, ID 83340

RPM Mortgage, Inc. – NMLS#9472 – Washington Consumer Loan Company License#CL-9472. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2103

Trust. Knowledge. Community.

Thinking About A Second Home? Your Dream Property is Within Reach


ONGOING EVENTS

CLASSIFIEDS

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VACATION RENTALS

CANNON BEACH (ARCH CAPE). Exquisite oceanfront. Elegant and romantic 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, all new interiors with sweeping 180-degree views, stone fireplace, cherry, stainless, ceramic and quartz, with hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, DSL and hot tub. No smoking/pets. Weekly minimum. 503.803.0370 or [email protected].

KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, KIAHUNA PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo. Ocean/ lagoon/garden view. $210/night. 425.643.1805, ext. 14. www.kiahunapoipucondo.com.

KIHEI, MAUI. Beach front 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium. Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort. 425.463.5437.

PARIS. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.

LONG BEACH WA. Historic 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Walk to beach. Weekend or weekly rental. [email protected] or (206) 399-2193

INDIAN WELLS BEAUTIFUL HOME with beautiful mountain views in the Indian Wells Country Club, Indian Wells, California. A home to enjoy, a luxurious home designed for gathering with friends and family. A floor plan that flows effortlessly from inside to poolside. 36 holes of golf, and wellness center for working out. 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms $2.3M. Contact: [email protected]

SERVICES

DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.

RAINCITY CONCIERGE. Personal Assistant Services for the Eastside and Seattle. Let us help you get organized in 2015. Member of NAPO ( National Association for Professional Organizing ) For a listing of our many services please visit our website, www.RainCityConcierge.com. 206-351-1101

PERSONAL CHEF / ASSISTANTRestaurant quality meals prepared to your dietary needs. Experienced Personal Chef & Assistant, Susan Cook will help busy professionals and seniors. Meals, special diets, shopping, party planning, home office help. RightHandWoman.info, 425-315-2706, [email protected]

To place a classified ad call 688.3162, email [email protected] or visit www.bcreflections.com *Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.

The Bellevue Club merges 200,000 square feet of world-class wellness facilities and innovative restaurants with unique recre-ational and social opportunities.

Here is a small sample of classes and events happening at the club. For full lists of adult classes and events, pick up the latest copy of the Bellevue Club Connector or visit www.bellevueclub.com/fitness/BCconnector.pdf.

RECREATION • Youth Camps & Programs ➼ bellevueclub.com/youth

• Basketball leagues & lessons

• Racquetball & Squash

• Karate Club

• Private Dance Lessons

• Music Lessons

AQUATICS • Youth Swimming Programs & lessons ➼ bellevueclub.com/youth

• Private Swim Lessons

• Masters/Adult Fitness Swimming

• Inflatable Obstacle Course

• Water Runner

TENNIS • Adult & Junior Group Lessons

• Mixed Doubles Night

• Men’s Night & Ladies Night

• Junior Tennis Team & USTA Program

FITNESS See a Group Personal Training or GPX Schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.

TASTE • Polaris Half-Price Wine Night Tuesdays

• Wine Flight Night in Polaris Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Cosmos Happy Hour M-F, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close Sa, open-close

• Splash Short Rib Thursday Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m..

• Luna Happy Hour M-F, 6-8 p.m. Sa & Su. 4-6 p.m.

To place a classified ad call 688.3162, email [email protected] or visit www.bcreflections.com *Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.


BRAIN TRAINING may 2015


ACROSS 1. Hit the slopes4. “Agreed!”8. Get ready for a trip12. Archer’s skill13. Arm bone14. Strong team15. Econ. indicator16. Canoeing challenge17. Conga formation18. More fit20. “Beau ___”21. Almost unique23. Studio stock25. End of a bridal path27. Like a bairn28. Grammy category31. Binaural33. ___ Beach, Calif.35. Okra, essentially36. Put to the test38. Drew in mysteries39. Kind of sprawl41. Boardwalk treats42. Greek thinker45. Goodness47. Cheerful tune48. Cognizant of49. Artificial conception52. Crowning point53. Chic or cheeky54. It’s nothing, really55. Accessible56. Arborist’s concern57. Brewer of golf

DOWN1. Bed problem2. Clan members3. Made known4. Face-off5. Experienced one6. First name of two U.S. presidents7. Act like a chicken?8. Explorers’ destinations9. Allies opponent10. Small change

11. On bended ___19. Den denizen20. Collect slowly21. Blacksmith’s implement22. Choral voice24. Grig, when grown26. Back in?28. Boxing29. “___ bitten, twice shy”30. Picks up the check32. An eye for the poetic?

34. Canter, for example37. It’s a bore39. Complete40. ___ Dame42. Blueprint43. Some parasites44. Soprano Gluck46. Classroom drilling48. Make a choice50. By way of51. Wing it?

* For answers, please visit bcreflections.com.

Working out your brain is just as important as working out your biceps, so consider this your monthly dose of cognitive strength training.

MAY 2015

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A naturopath explains the connection between diet and chronic discomfort

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