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Three weeks into January andtwo harbingers of spring alreadyare on the horizon.

I grew up next door to a fam-ily that every year,in the dead of winter,tucked gifts into thetrunk, piled into the car andheaded to family in a neigh-boring state to celebrate Groundhog Day. Twoweeks later, it’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re morethan halfway to the spring equinox.

As good as this sounds, why let the longing forspring trump the joys of winter? Who can resistthe marvel of a new snowfall? Or the fun of bun-dling the kids up and unabashedly sledding downthe nearest slope, all the while keeping the prizeof hot chocolate in sight?

Best of all, winter’s cold temps and abbreviateddaylight hours are nature’s call to regroup insidewith family and friends. But as sure as springfollows winter, before long we’re all looking forways to cure cabin fever, which is what this issueof Creative Living is all about.

Plan a visit to a Creative Living ad-vertiser today. Just like snowflakes, no

two are alike.Happy reading.

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CreativeLiving3 Health & Finess

Mind • Body • Spirit

4 Spotlight on SeniorLivingRehabilitation and nursing care• Hospice • Pet grooming

7 Local BusinessIndoor tanning

8 Winter at Home4 ways to warm up your home

Topics

The holidays are over, thekids are back in school,the weatherman is predic-

ting snow, and suddenly, you’restaring down a long, cold andlonely winter. We can’t do any-thing about the weather, butthese tips can help you getthrough the next three monthswithout therapy.

The first step to beating thewinter blues is understandingand accepting them. It’s naturalto feel let down after the excite-ment and anticipation of theholiday season has passed. It’snormal to be less-than-enthusedabout the idea of longer nights

and the threat of severe weath-er.

Here are some easy ways tokeep those doldrums at bay untilspring:

» Shop local. No need tobrave the malls; your neigh-borhood boasts lots of uniquestores and boutiques offering allkinds of things for every need,often within walking distance.Plus, shopping local keeps themoney right here in our commu-nity.

» Have a cup of coffee. Afterthe hustle and bustle of the holi-

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

Do you snore or knowsomeone who does?You’re not alone!

An estimated 40 mil-lion Americans snore.But while snoring can bedisruptive to your oryour partner’s sleep, it isoften a symptom of alife-threatening conditioncalled sleep apnea, wherethe airway collapsesduring sleep and causesthe person to stop breath-ing and awaken with agasp multiple times perhour. Untreated, sleepapnea can lead to exces-sive fatigue, high bloodpressure, heart disease,diabetes, and even death.

Left untreated, sleepapnea can shorten yourlifespan by up to 18years. Traditionally, ob-structive sleep apnea hasbeen treated with a CPAP(Continuous PositiveAirway Pressure) ma-chine. But often patientscannot tolerate a CPAPbecause of the masks,hoses, noise and inconve-nience.

At the Snoring andSleep Apnea TreatmentCenter, Dr. Kitzmillerand his wife, Lori, offercomplimentary consulta-tions to help snoring andsleep apnea patients withproper diagnosis, treat-ment and follow-up. Ifappropriate, Dr. Kitzmil-ler will provide the pa-tient with Oral ApplianceTherapy. An Oral Appli-ance is an FDA-approvedCPAP-alternative thatfits over your teeth andholds the lower jaw for-ward, keeping your air-way from collapsingwhile you sleep.

A snorer and sleepapnea patient himself,Dr. Kitzmiller tried CPAP

but struggled with it. Hestarted using an oralappliance and now he andLori both enjoy quiet,healthful sleep everynight.

“I used to spend halfthe night poking Tim toroll over and stop snor-ing,” Lori says. “Need-

less to say, neither of usgot a good night’s sleep.Now that he is in his OralAppliance, I sleep inquiet and no longer wor-ry about his gasping.”

“I can’t thank Dr. Kitz-miller enough for myOral Appliance!” saysJoe, a client. “I no longerhave to sleep in a sep-arate room due to mysnoring. I wake up somuch more rested.”

Call Dr. Kitzmillertoday at 513-248-8848 toset up your complimen-tary consultation.

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He or she has beenyour friend for years –a loyal companion.Don’t you think it’s timeto give your pet thepampering it deserves?

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Call 513-300-1080 toschedule an appoint-ment for a visit fromone of the state-of-the-art, fully equipped andcustomized mobile petgrooming vans.

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Happy Tails bringsthe style and flair of afine, up-scale petgrooming salon to theprivacy and conve-nience of your home oroffice, where your pet

will receive profession-al, personalized anduninterrupted attention.You won’t have to worryabout your pet’s sep-aration anxiety becausehe or she will neverleave its own drivewayor yard. There’s nostressful car ride andnone of the noise andinterruptions typical ina busy salon.

Regular good groom-ing is important in thepromotion of goodhealth for your pet andfamily. For example, ithelps keep your homeand furniture clean.

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S E N I O R L I V I N G S P O T L I G H T

Clovernook HealthCare Pavilion and TheProgressive Wound Cen-tre in North College Hillhas always been known

locally for providingquality nursing care. Butnow it has received rec-ognition from the stateand federal government

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In addition to thisspecial honor, Clover-nook has also been givenfive stars by Medicare aspart of its rating pro-gram, which looks atinspections, staffing andquality measures.

If you or a loved one islooking for rehabilitationand skilled care in aclean, professional andcaring setting, look nofurther than the Clo-vernook Health CarePavilion and The Pro-gressive Wound Centre.We are located at 7025Clovernook Ave. in Cin-cinnati. For more in-formation, call 513-605-4000. Or visitwww.clovernookhealth-carepavilion.com.

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S E N I O R L I V I N G S P O T L I G H T

There are some whothink that the word “hos-pice” means that death isimminent. They equatehospice with the last daysor even hours of life, andthat can be a frighteningthought. There are otherswho have the perceptionthat receiving hospicecare hastens death. Butthe truth is, that’s a mis-conception. Hospiceservices are, indeed,available to those whohave a diagnosis of sixmonths or less to live.But many hospice pa-tients live longer thanthat and, in fact, severalstudies have shown thatthose receiving hospicecare live longer and withan enhanced quality oflife.

Why hospice and whatdoes it provide? Hospiceservices have existedsince the late 1960s, whenDame Cicely Saundersfounded the first modernhospice in a suburb ofLondon, England. Hos-pice came to the U.S. justa few years later and was

publicly supported in herbreakthrough work, “OnDeath and Dying,” by Dr.Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.Kubler-Ross testified insupport of hospice ser-vices before the U.S.Congress, stating, “Welive in a very particulardeath-denying society.We isolate both the dyingand the old, and it servesa purpose. They are re-minders of our own mor-tality. We should notinstitutionalize people.We should give familiesmore help with homecare and visiting nurse,giving the families andthe patients the spiritual,emotional and financialhelp in order to facilitatethe final care at home.”

Although hospicebenefits became legisla-tively covered in the late1970s, hospice is farmore than a Medicare-funded program. Hos-pice services incorporatethe use of a multidisci-plinary team which in-cludes physicians,nurses, social workers,

chaplains and volunteers.The emphasis is on paincontrol, palliative carerather than curativetreatment. And the goalof hospice is to providean optimal quality of lifefor whatever time theperson has remaining,meeting their needs as awhole person – physical-ly, emotionally and spiri-tually.

The team not onlyworks with the patientbut also with the lovedones, both family andfriends as appropriate.Helping the loved ones tosupport the patientthrough the journey canmake a tremendous dif-ference. Family carecontinues with a full yearof bereavement servicesfollowing the patient’sdeath to help with griefand move loved onesforward.

Hospice provides theextra care and support toease the transition forpatient and family. It isnot about death, rather itis about life.

Hospice services: It’s allabout a loved one’s life

Additionally, HappyTails chooses only thebest products availableto leave your pet look-ing and feeling its best.They don’t charge morefor what others call“extras.” The appropri-ate products for eachpet are used.

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Smith’s daughter,Sarah, has been work-ing professionally withHappy Tails since 2005,and is experienced ingrooming all breeds ofdogs with her gentlecompassion as well asan eye for detail. Sa-rah’s fiancé, Jacob, hasbeen with the HappyTails family since 2007,and is noted for his

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

Body by Zerona,located at 618 Butter-milk Pike in CrescentSprings, offers Cincin-nati and Northern Ken-tucky residents a non-surgical and painlessalternative to tradition-al liposuction. The lat-est in safe LipoLaser ishere!

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The Zerona Lasercan focus on areas ofthe body that tend to bedifficult to target withregular diet and exer-cise. It also works onsmoothing cellulite.Another benefit is thatit can treat severalbody areas at once. Theprocedure consists of aCertified Tech aimingthe Zerona Laser atyour trouble areas onyour front side. Yourelax for 20 minutes,flip over, and receive 20minutes of treatment onyour back side. Thenyou’re treated to a re-laxing HydroMassage,which stimulates yourlymphatics to releasethe melted fat. Most

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days, it’s nice to taketime out and linger overa cup of coffee, tea orhot chocolate and watchthe world go by from aseat in your neighbor-hood coffee shop.They’re often a hub ofactivity in the communi-ty, so you are likely torun into friends there,either ones you know orones you don’t yet know.

» Book it. When wasthe last time you visitedthe local library? Librar-ies have books, ofcourse, but you can alsocheck out the latest edi-tion of your favoritemagazine, surf the web,rent a cherished DVD ormusic CD or attend aprogram, usually forfree.

» Clean it out. After-Christmas is a great timeto go through your clos-ets and get rid of all thethings you haven’t wornin the last year. Box ev-erything up and donate itto a local thrift store.Don’t forget your receiptfor tax purposes.

» Work it. Join a localfitness center to help revup your energy level andtake off any excess holi-day weight you mayhave picked up (morecookies, anyone?).

» Lighten up. Try tospend more time out-doors during the daylighthours and turn on lots oflighting indoors to helpilluminate your spirits.

» Get organized. Takean afternoon and orga-nize recipes, photos,holiday decorations oranything else that you’vebeen putting off until“someday.”

» Volunteer. Thereare lots of volunteeropportunities right inyour own community.Schools, churches, non-profit organizations,even a veternarian’soffice all need volun-teers this time of year.

» Treat yourself. Visita spa, get a massage,have a mani-pedi – youdeserve it.

» Seize the day. Gofor a walk in the snow.Shovel a neighbor’s walk.Bundle up and build asnowman.

Getting through aGreater Cincinnati win-ter can be challenging.But with a little creativ-ity, a dash of adventur-ous spirit and a willing-ness to try new things,you can turn that graywinter day into a newexperience that will beremembered for manyyears to come.

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W I N T E R A T H O M E | L O C A L B U S I N E S S

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The entire monthof February, A TotalTan will offer full-tansessions for just$1.50. It’s the perfectway to look splendidand soak up extramoney to spend onvacation. “For just sixquarters in change,you can take a deep,dark sexy tan to thebeach with you,” saysJason Roeder, ownerof A Total Tan. Whilethe $1.50 offer isavailable one sessionper day only (no pre-

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In addition, A TotalTan is offering 50percent off retailprice of its range ofDark indoor tanninglotions.

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Instead of an emptystomach or instant sugarfix, kick-start your busyday with a hot breakfastbursting with nutrientsand flavor. Add somegreen and make yourbreakfast count evenmore.

You can include easy-to-use Hass avocados in avariety of breakfast favor-ites. Spread on toast or addto hearty omelets for arich and creamy flavor.

One-fifth of a mediumavocado (1oz.) has 50calories and contributesnearly 20 vitamins andminerals, making it anutrient-dense choice toboost your mornings.

Avocados are a greatbreakfast option for a dietlow-to-moderate in fat.Avocados are cholesterol-and sodium-free and virtu-ally the only fruit thatcontains monounsaturatedfat, a “good fat.” Avocadosare an excellent breakfastingredient – tasty, nutri-tious and a great sub-stitute for foods rich insaturated fat.

To get you on the roadto high-energy eating,here is a nutrient-packedbreakfast recipe.

Hass Avocado andVeggie Scramble

Serves: 4Prep time:10 minutesCook time:10 minutesIngredients:

4 eggs8 egg whites1tsp. olive oil1small zucchini, cut in half

lengthwise and sliced½ medium red onion, diced

1cup cherry tomatoes,quartered

1ripe, fresh 8-oz. Hassavocado, seeded, peeledand diced

¼ cup coarsely chopped basilleaves

cup low-fat shreddedmozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:1. Place eggs and egg

whites in a bowl and beatuntil combined. Set aside.

2. Place oil in a largeskillet over medium highheat. Add zucchini andonion and cook, stirringfrequently, until soft-ened, about 3 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes andcook for an additional 3minutes.

4. Lower heat to medi-um and pour in eggs. Addavocado, basil and mozza-rella to eggs. Using aspatula, stir and turn eggsuntil cooked through.Season with salt and pep-per before serving.

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As the chill of winter setsin, your home interiormay be lacking the

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PaintColor has an enormous effect

on mood and it greatly influ-ences the atmosphere of aroom. Neutral and white wallscan feel stark and cold during

the winter months, so considerwarming them up with richhues like those found in DutchBoy’s palette. Yellow Springs,Reservoir Red and Loden Woolwill create the perfect cozyfeel, and accents of Ultra Whitewill make your new colorsstand out even more.

RugsHardwood and natural stone

floors have become extremelypopular in the past severalyears, but these options can becold and unpleasant underfootin the wintry months. Addingrugs in visible areas will in-stantly give any room a moreinviting look, as well as warmerfeet on cold winter mornings.Experiment with different siz-es, styles, shapes and designs

throughout the home. Youmight even consider switchingout current kitchen and bath-room rugs for more seasonalchoices.

LightingNow that winter is here and

days are shorter, depending onnatural sunlight to brighten aroom past mid-afternoon is nolonger an option. But instead ofharsh white ceiling lights, giveyour home a cozy glow withstrategically placed lamps,candle sconces and wall lights.A variety of light sources cre-ates a welcoming feel that stillallows occupants to entertain orread comfortably. A trip to anyhome improvement store willprove there are endless possi-bilities to light your home, with

many unique and easy-installa-tion options to choose from.

AccessoriesIt’s the little things that can

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