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Patti MercerA Women With Beauty,

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From the publisherDear Readers,

So many wonderful happenings going on with Women

With Know How.

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Content

COVER

Patti MercerA Women With Beauty, Grace, and Integrity.

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PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Corie Rae4

Put Youre Recycling Routineon Steroids

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Share Some Love withCupcakes

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Step #1 Clean Out YourCupboards

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4 Reasons why YoungProfessionals Need an Estate Pla20

Sacred Goal Setting22Is Financial Stress Making YouSick?

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Is There a Win-Win Scenario forBusinesses in This Economy?

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To Supplement orNot to Supplement

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Game-Winning Dips andHealthy Tips

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How did you get started in the business?

I rmly believe that this industry chose me for

many beautiful reasons, and that I put very little

thought into it at the beginning of my career. I

had a difcult childhood where touch, affection

and personal security were very skewed and un-

healthy. I wandered for many years determined to

do what I thought I should be doing, then one day

I just slowed down and let my spirit guide me. It

was that surrender that initially got me started in

the eld of healing. Quite frankly Ive been heal-

ing myself ever since, and nding the wisdom and

strength to be a support for others who are going

through the same process.

What is your background, what were you do-

ing before this business?

Shortly after high school I joined the military and

looking back realize it was a grand gesture thatcame with very grand attempts at nding myself;

I enlisted in the U.S Army as a eld medic with

the 82nd Airborne Division where I also obtained

my EMT certication. I followed the voice of my

internal caregiver, but needed self discipline I sup-

pose. I continued the path of my caregiver and

received certication as a massage therapist and

an esthetician. Its the layering of all my experi-

ences that created who I am today and formed

such a solid background for who I continue to

become.

What is a good story about your business?

A good early story about my business is how I

came to be part of Natures Spa. I had just re-

cently relocated back to Charlotte from Asheville

and had many uncertainties surrounding me. Itwas one of those moments we all face; what

do I do now? I woke up one morning with the

same pressing question snuggled up within me

and I didnt have an answer. I went through a

few motions and then made a request out loud;

Guide me to where I need to go rst and give me

the guidance to walk forward from there. Within

hours of that statement I walked into Natures Spa

and a path as clear as the day opened before me

I shifted into solid; the watery, uncertain sensation

was gone. I worked there for several years be-fore the owner offered to sell and I agreed to buy.

Life is strange with its twists and turns

What is unusual or unique about your busi-

ness, in comparison to similar businesses?

Natures Spa in my opinion is very unique. We

are an appointment only spa that really focuses

on the clients experience and where they are in

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their life at that very moment. We work very hard

to stop the business energy the minute a ses-

sion begins, we turn the ofce phone off, and we

lock the doors and mentally move into a place

where we may even silently ask; Please let this

treatment be what this person needs right now.

We strive for connection and personal relation-

ships that are bounded by professionalism and

empathy. We know what an honor it is to have

someone trust us with special events, precious

time and such personal space, not to mention the

trust of touch. We take that honor very seriously

and want to make it the safest, most nurturing

experience possible.

Is there a customer experience you are most

proud of?

There are several customer experiences that I am

most proud of and all of them contain one sharedelement; connection! We are busy people with

very busy lives and its a beautiful moment when

we can slow down enough to truly see one an-

other and feel safe in our vulnerability to reach out

and show one another. It is the customer experi-

ence that moves into a human experience that

I am most proud of, and it doesnt always have to

be smiles, laughter and happiness, it can be grief,

fear and weakness that really open you up.

Do you do any charity or non-prot work?In this volatile economy paired with an often

unpredictable eld, purchasing Natures Spa was

not just a knee jerk reaction. The desire to work,

somehow, with those who have also had dif-

cult years behind them lled with unsafe touch

or gross lacks of healthy love and support is a

huge part of why I chose to step forward into this

particular leg of the journey. Natures Spa is a big

supporter of charity work and donates to several

non-prot organizations, but our goals for com-

munity involvement continue to grow and evolve

into something more meaningful and personal. I

would love to watch Natures Spa grow into a full

Wellness Center that supports not just the body

but the spirit that lives within it!

Who are some of your most notable clients?

Some of my most notable clients are those that

stretch into whats uncomfortable, those that

work to release themselves from overly high

demands of either work, family or self depreca-

tion and ght for their spirit, ght for their health

and well being. Its not easy to put yourself rst

at times or to walk onto the battle eld of societal

expectations. Have you ever talked to some-

one who is striving to create a gluten free diet or

someone whose profession requires they either

sit at a desk all day or travel non-stop? Theirs

stories are not uncommon but they do require a

great deal of perseverance to integrate a healthy

diet or body care routine into. When a person

reaches the point of I matter its very notable!

What are some of your greatest challenges in

your business?

Some of the greatest challenges in this business

come from the ever pressing need for balance. I

walk everyday with the desire to heal,connect and be a care giver to those who are in

a place to receive it and at the same time have to

return calls, schedule meetings, put out res, re-

visit procedures and tackle tasks that sometimes

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create a disconnect from the softer side of your-

self. The growing edge is to try and blend and

welcome all parts.

What would you most like the reader to know

about your journey in the business?

If there was one thing I would like the reader to

know about my journey in the business is that I

have not walked it alone, I have walked with fear,

anxiety, grief, excitement, awe and gratitude. A

great friend gifted me with a plaque one day that

read Your story matterstell it! Every time I

schedule a client or think of a new treatment to

offer, in some small way I tell my story and when

I place my hands on someone, either for a facial,

body wrap, massage or any other treatment an-

other story unfolds.

We all have a story, it ows through us everyday

and I can only hope that when a person enters

Natures Spa they at least get the sense that their

story matters too.W

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Do you ever drive around your neigh-borhood and notice who the big time

recyclers are - or arent? Do you ever

feel guilty when you put something

in the trash because you dont feel

like walking to the recycling bin? Do

you toss food scraps in with the other

garbage?If you said yes, you are not alone.Only a third of the trash that could be recycled or

composted actually is. No wonder the average

household trashcan is always overowing! Thatmeans we can all do a bit better. I want to share

some simple techniques to Do Your Part and put

your recycling routine on steroids.

How did my own family go from being mild-man-

nered, casual recyclers into caped crusaders for

recycling? First, I made a list of all the items we

use regularly in our home that could be recycled

and posted the list prominently. Then, my family

and I discussed our plan of attack. We decided

that we could make it just as easy to recycle, as itwas to toss things in the trash.

To make it as convenient as possible, we placed

a collection container everywhere in the house

where recyclables are typically generated but

maybe not always near the main recycling bin.

Common places are kitchens, bathrooms, and

home ofces. We placed boxes under every

desk to collect paper. A container went into each

bathroom because virtually everything that comes

out of the bathroom is recyclable, from tooth-

brushes, to soap boxes, to shampoo bottles. And

of course, our biggest recycling bin went in the

kitchen. A second trashcan, a laundry basket, or

even an old cardboard box can serve to collect

the dry or empty materials for recycling. Every

week or two, we empty these containers into our

main recycling collection bin.

Then, there are the items that we should recycle

but often don it because they cant be put in the

curbside bin. The list includes uorescent light

bulbs, batteries, electronics, and other household

waste like old paints and pesticides. These items

can contain toxic materials and should never be

dumped in a landll. Visit DoYourPart.com/Col-

umns for help nding solutions to even the tricki-

est recycling problems where you live.

So now, what about all the food we trash every

week? It might make you sick to your stomach

to nd out that is what does happen to about a

third of the food we buy. There is a way to recycle

those scraps too and the result is free fertilizer for

you lawn and garden. Composting doesnt have

to be time consuming or difcult. Watch our short

video on how to get started at DoYourPart.com/

Columns.

Put Youre RecyclingRoutine on Steroids

GOING GREEN

By Terri Bennett

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Terri Bennett is a veteran TVmeteorologist, eco-expert and author

of Do Your Part: A practical guide

for everyday green living available at

DoYourPart.com. Send questions to

[email protected] the loop by shopping for

products that can be recycled, are

made from recycled materials or

are packaged in material that can

be recycled.

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And remember, the recycling loop doesnt

end when you put something in your recycling

bin. Close the loop by shopping for products

that can be recycled, are made from recycled

materials or are packaged in material that can be

recycled. For example, if you cant easily recycle

juice cartons where you live, choose to buy juice

in plastic, aluminum or glass containers, which

are easily recycled.

When we all beef up our recycling routines, we

are turning trash into treasure and conserving our

natural resources. As we begin the New Year, Do

Your Part and pledge to put your recycling routine

on steroids.W

Terri BennettPresidentTerri Bennett Enterprises, LLCph: 704.246.5910 ext. 101m: 704.953.65701355 Greenwood Clif Suite 100Charlotte, NC 28204DoYourPart.com

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If someone were to ask you what isone thing that you would change for

better health, the majority of us would

say eat healthier, and eat better.How many of us actually take the time to understand

what eating healthier means and actually begin the

process. Most of our cupboards hold a mix of health-

ful and unhealthy food items. Lets begin with step

#1 to eating healthier and clean those cupboards out.

Start with reading labels. Avoid rened sugars, white

rened our, rened salt, bad fats and transfats, ni-

trates and nitrites, sultes, MSG, articial sweeteners,articial colorings, avorings and preservatives.

Rened sugars are in just about everything. Sug-

ars such as sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, corn

syrup, dextrose, glucose, fructose and maltose are

simple carbohydrates that lack ber and nutrients.

They not only leave your body wanting for nutrients

but they can cause dramatic rise and rapid fall in

blood sugar levels. These foods lack the ber and nu-

trients to provide the fuel our body needs to function

with balance. Eating these foods over time is shown

to contribute too many health problems such as Type2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, and os-

teoporosis. These are the big ones we hear about.

The ones that sneak up on us are the daily aches and

pains of fatigue, allergies, PMS or menopausal prob-

lems, digestive problems, arthritis, asthma, insomnia,

depression, hyperactivity, learning disorders and more.

Replace rened sugars with natural sweeteners like

honey, maple syrup, date sugar, barley malt, stevia or

xylitol.

White rened our is very similar to rened sugar. It

also is a simple carbohydrate that breaks down into

sugar very quickly and causes blood sugar to rise and

fall, contributing to excess insulin and ultimately lead-

ing to weight gain. Rened our and rened grains

have been stripped of the nutrients that once made

them complex carbohydrates and were slowly metab-

olized in the body. Rened ours include unbleached

our and enriched wheat our. Because these are

used in our body much like rened sugars they too

can become a craving or addictive in nature and con-

tribute to the same health problems that processed

sugar does. Replace processed ours with wholegrain. Try new grains like quinoa, wild rice, brown

rice, millet instead of eating.

Rened table salt also falls into the category of foods

to clean out. Rened salt has been processed at high

temperatures and the natural trace minerals except

for sodium and chloride have been removed. Our

table salt is primarily sodium chloride which causes

electrolyte imbalance and prevents nutrients from be-

ing transported to the cells of the body, causes water

retention and inammation. Your best bet is natural

sea salt which contains over 84 essential minerals.

Bad fats are also found in most processed foods.

These fats are known as transfats or hydrogenated

fats caused by manufacturers heating liquid oils to

high temperatures to help extend their shelf life. The

bad fats come in the form of margarine and vegetable

oils and are found in peanut butter, nuts, chips, cook-

ies, crackers, pastries, frosting, salad dressings and

much more. It is also important to consider saturated

Step #1

Clean Out YourCupboards

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Vickie BunzeyCertied Holistic Health CoachDirector, Renew Weight Losswww.RenewWeightLoss.comwww.YourBalancedHealthstyle.comwww.SimpleWholeFoodNutrition.com704-708-4437704-995-1951 Cell

fats that are primarily found in meat and dairy prod-

ucts. Excess of any of these bad fats are known to

contribute to cardiovascular disease, obesity, impaired

immunity, increased free radicals , high cholesterol lev-

els, infertility, diabetes and cancer. More than enough

reason to avoid bad fats.

Processed meats such as bacon, sausage, hot dogs,

cold cuts, meat spreads and cured ham more than

likely have nitrates or nitrites. These two chemicals

are used as color xatives in the processed meats.

Research has shown that these are dangerous car-

cinogens. Consumption of these products can cause

headaches, irritabil ity or fatigue. Your decision to

use Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a good decision. You can

also use ax seed oil (dont heat), virgin coconut oil or

unrened sesame oil. Real, organic butter is a better

choice than a margarine or vegetable oil.

Another color xative and preservative added to foods

is sultes. The FDA has estimated that one out of

100 people are sulte sensitive. Reactions to sultes

include asthma, diarrhea, nausea, brain fog, muscle

aches, headaches, fatigue and extreme cases of

sensitivity loss of consciousness and anaphylactic

shock. The FDA does require that they be listed on

food labels. Other sulte names are sulfur dioxide, so-

dium bisulfate or sodium and potassium metabisulte.

Check the labels of dried fruits, red wine, soup mixes,

molasses, condiments, baked goods, jams, gravy, de-

hydrated potatoes or pre-cut fresh potatoes and some

fruit and vegetable juices.

It is commonly known that MSG (monosodium gluta-

mate), a avor enhancer, is harmful and causes many

problems with our health from foggy thinking and

drowsiness to anxiety and panic attacks to stomach

and intestinal problems. MSG is often hidden in foods

that contain autolyzed yeast, calcium caseinate, carra-

geen, enzyme modied avoring, articial and natural

avoring, gelatin, hydrolyzed our, vegetable or pro-

tein, malt extract, malto-dextrin, plant protein extract,

potassium glutamate, sodium caseinate, textured

protein, soy sauce, yeast extract and seasonings.

The last list to clean out of your cupboards is the

articial sweeteners, articial colorings, avoring and

preservatives. Food additives of any kind are being

associated with a number of adverse health conditions

which include cancer, allergic reactions, ADHD and

hyperactivity.

At this point you might be saying I have nothing left to

eat. On the other hand you might be saying, Gee,

some of this might be why I get so many headaches

and feel tired all the time. It takes smart shopping and

once you have made the habit its like any other habit.

You dont even think about it. Remember that most

food in the interior isles of your grocery store is highly

processed. Shop around the perimeter of a grocery

store for the freshest foods and produce. Those foods

that are whole foods, meaning that they have not been

changed from their original state, are going to be yourhealthiest choices. Choose lots of vegetables, fruits,

whole grains, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds.

If you chose to eat animal proteins, chose meat that

is grass fed or range fed no antibiotics or hormones,

colorings or preservatives added. For dairy products,

organic is the best choice. The closer to nature you

can get the better. W

For more nutritional and weight loss information, Vickie

may be contacted through at 704-995-1951.

www.YourBalancedHealthstyle;

www.RenewWeightLoss.com


This is a simple strategy to get started on

improving for healthy eating. As your

awareness grows, ne tune your own

personal plan for eating good, wholesome

food.

Eat two large bowls of fresh vegetables

per day.

Eat 1 to 2 servings of whole grains per

day.

Eliminate on or more foods to which you

suspect might be giving you problems.

Eat nothing sweeter than fruit.

Eliminate processed foods.


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As a North Carolina estate planning at-

torney, I know young professionals have a

lot to think aboutstarting their careers,

buying their rst home, starting a family.

All of these accomplishments are just thebeginning of many bigger life events to come.So it is a rare day when someone in this genera-tion wants to think about The End. But there are

4 reasons that they might need toYouth is often used as an excuse for putting offdoing a will or trust. The thing is that estate plan-ning is not just about planning for your death; it

also includes planning for yourself personally inthe event you experience an incapacitating inju-ry and are unable to make your own nancial ormedical decisions. While the odds are certainlyin your favor that you will not need an estate plan(we are all invincible when we are young!), youshould still consider these four scenarios

1. You need a plan in the event that you

become disabled or incapacitated.Unfortunately tragedies happen every day,

many of which are out of our control. Andyou are not immune to them because youare young. Just turning on the local newswill be evidence of that. If something hap-pens to you and you are no longer able to

make decisions regarding your own nancial,

legal, and medical affairs you will need tomake sure that there are basic documents inplace (such as a medical directive, power ofattorney and HIPAA authorization) so some-one can make life decisions for you. Forexample, if you dont decide who you wantto be making medical decisions for you, theunfortunate part is that someone you may

never have chosen may ultimately be the onemaking a potential life and death decisionsfor you.

2. You need to pass your assets.You might be asking, What assets? Even ifyou do not yet own your own home, you mayhave IRAs, retirement accounts and life insur-ance policies, which are offered through youremployer that you should consider. You needto make sure that beneciaries are named in

the right way so that the people you want toleave them to get the maximum benet.

3. You need to name guardians for your

children.If you have children, you simply must nameguardians. You should be the one who de-cides who will raise them if you are no longeraround. You do not want this decision left tosquabbling relatives or to a court system that

4 Reasons why Young

Professionals Need anEstate Plan

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doesnt know you, your child or your familydynamic. You might be thinking that every-one in your family loves your children, thatthere will not be any problems. If they all loveyour children, they will all probably want to

raise them, right? If they all want the samething, this will have the potential of becominga battledo you want your children to be put

through that after having lost their parents?

One of the most common reasons I hear frommy clients as to why they have resisted anestate plan is because they could not de-cide who to allow to raise their children. If

this is you, read next weeks article on what Ipersonally think are issues to consider be-fore making this hugely important decision.Sometimes it is only a matter of talking it out

with a professional to help you decide. I cantell you this that each and every client of minewith minor children has a complete estateplan that names a guardian of their choice

even the ones that were conicted beforevisiting with me!

4. You need to plan for your pets.If you have a pet, chances are they are a bigpart of your life. They are totally devoted toyou and also totally dependent on you. Have

you stopped to think what might happen tothem if something were to happen to you? Ifyou want to make sure your companion is

cared for if the unexpected happens, youcould choose to put together a plan for theircontinued care. The plan may include direc-tions about feeding, medical care and otherneeds along with funds necessary to providefor your pets support and to compensate thecaretaker.

The scenarios above are just a few to consider

when educating yourself on the importance ofhaving a will or trust. Until you have a properlywritten plan in place you can never really havethe peace of mind of knowing that you and yourfamily are fully protected.W

Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law,PLLC15720 John J. Delany Dr. Suite 300Charlotte, North Carolina 28277704-843-1446swinters@sabrinawinterslaw.comwww.ncestateplanningino.com


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WELLNESS

Are your goals in alignment with your soul?

How do you know if your goals are in alignment with

the path that your soul has chosen for your time onearth? I ask myself and my spiritual guidance all thetime, did I really agree to do this?It is the time of year when we generally look ahead

and begin to plan our year. There are many schoolsof thought on what that process should be. We all

process information differently so the process for youwill be unique to you. However, there are certain as-

pects in everyones process that need to be consid-ered and implemented in a way that works for you.Our souls grow through change and sometimes that

change can be difcult and challenging. The pro-cess of goal setting is really the process of tellingthe Universe what you wish to accomplish in the nextyear. In writing down your goals you are opening

your mind, body and spirit to Divine inspiration andguidance in achieving your goals.

I have listed some questions for you toconsider as you set your goals for the

coming year:

Is this goal really mine or has it come from some-one else?

Does this goal come from my heart?

How will I feel when I accomplish this goal?

Will achieving this goal bring me joy?

Have I set goals in all areas of my life:

Physical

Mental/Emotional

Financial/Material

Intellectual/Spiritual

Are my goals achievable AND a stretch?

Will my goals allow me to master something im-portant to me?

Have I been specic enough and open enoughto receive more than I have asked for if that is myDivine path?

Have I included in my goal statements this orsomething better?

As you begin or continue your goal setting for 2012,

remember this year will be lled with pivotal changesin our world, our communities, our bodies and mindsAs you reect on the huge changes we have seen in

our world in the past three years, know that this yearwill hold more changes than those three years com-bined.I say this, not to scare you, but to give you hope andknowledge that you really are creating your world

as you wish it to be. In order to do that you must bediligent in monitoring your thoughts, feelings, verbaland written statements. As you think, feel and com-

municate your desires you are creating them.

Sacred GoalSettingRev. Marcie

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Allow yourself the time to truly reect on your goals,go within your mind to study them, assess how they

feel to you and then ask your soul if they are right foryou. We are spiritual beings in human bodies thathave the capacity to FEEL. That capacity to feel ishow our intuition or our spiritual guidance speaks to

us. Allow yourself to begin to utilize the Divine gift ofintuition and ask your mind, body and soul how theyfeel about your goals.Points to Consider:

Do this process as if you have never done itbefore

Throw out the past

Remove limits in your mind and the opinion ofothers

Make your goals realistic and slightly beyondyour current expectations

What steps do you need to do to get you there

What can you do to keep your goals in the fore-front of your mind

How motivated are you to achieve your goal

How passionate are you about achieving yourgoal

What are you doing to put it into your subcon-scious mind

What are you doing to stay motivated while youwait for the goal to manifest

Are your goals in alignment with your life andexpectations of yourself and others

Are your goals congruent with your mental, emo-

tional and spiritual beliefs

Are your goals in conict within your own mind

Do you really believe that you can achieve yourgoals

Do you really believe that you can do more than

youve ever done in your life

Do you really believe that you deserve to achievemore

Do you really believe that you have everythingyou need to achieve your goals

Are your emotions in alignment with your goals

Are your emotions moving you forward toward

your goals Are your emotions in control when it comes to

your goals

Are you committed to achieving your goals

Are all parts of your mind working together to-ward your goals

I nd it amazing that the goal setting process has

mostly been learned and used in the business worldfor many years. The process of setting goals is avery sacred process. It is one the purest forms ofprayer that I know of. We are telling our creator what

we would like to personally accomplish, give andreceive in the coming year. Find the best way for youto make this process a sacred one.

I wish you much success in your goal setting pro-cess. I know that the experience will be a beautifuland sacred one when you incorporate the path ofyour soul into your goals.

Happy 2012!W

Rev. Marcie Williams-Browninge Spiritual CoachChrysalis Hypnosis Center16147 Lancaster Highway, Suite 110704-631-9540 Voice Mail803-493-0332 Cellhttp://the-spiritual-coach.ino

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Like many people, you probably made a New Years

Resolution that this is the year you will get healthier

perhaps by losing weight, eating better, stopping

smoking or adding some regular exercise into your

life. But did you include financial wellness in your

fitness plan?

Did you know that in addition to keeping you awake

at night, financial stress and worry can also actually

make you sick?

Studies have shown that people dealing with finan-

cial stress are more likely to suffer from high blood

pressure, severe depression, back pain, headaches,

digestive problems, and heart attacks; situations

that can keep you off work, at the doctors and add

to financial pressures.1 In addition, having financial

worries on your mind can affect your job perfor-

mance distracting your focus and preventing you

from doing your best.

Given the recession and the sluggish economic re-

covery it is not surprising that more of us than ever

are concerned about our financial security, whether

because of declining home values, mounting credit

card debt, saving for college and retirement or

simply meeting everyday household expenses. A

MetLife study found that 43% percent of employees

say they have trouble paying bills and 71% worry

about having enough money to make ends meet.2

So achieving good general health means not only

working on your physical health but also on your

financial health.

Here are some steps you can take to improve

your financial wellness:

Step 1, Get Started

Reviewing financial matters can seem overwhelm-ing, and given the pressure and pace of modern life

it is all too easy to put off tackling the job especial-

ly if you suspect that you are not going to like what

you find. How do you get started? In the same

way doctors often recommend having a physical

checkup before you begin an exercise program, so

doing an assessment of your financial vital signs is

the first step on the road to financial wellness. And

if need be, seek out a financial professional to help

you.

Only you can decide whats important to you -whether it is saving for college, paying down debt,

or buying a home, and of course preparing for

retirement. Having clear goals will help you gauge

your progress and clarify the necessary choices and

priorities to achieving them. Putting these goals on

paper may also encourage you to stay on track.

Step 2, Get SmartWhen people make poor financial choices its often

Is Financial StressMaking You Sick?

FINANCE

Andrea J. BuschurMetLie Registered Representative

Prepared by MetLife

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because they dont have the knowledge and in-

formation to make better ones; nearly one in two

employees report that they do not currently consult

with anyone regarding personal financial matters3.

Getting to your goals is going to need a strategy;

and most of us benefit from some help with this.

As a starting point, you may want to turn to your

place of work as one of the access points to finan-cial education and guidance. Many employers now

make financial education available to employees on

a variety of topics ranging from basic financial lit-

eracy to retirement planning. This can take the form

of seminars that you can attend at work, or online

webinars that you can conveniently access on your

own time, as well as online tools and calculators

that can help you make smarter personal financial

decisions.

If you are looking for more face-to-face professional

guidance and advice, you may want to seek out a

financial professional to answer your questions and

help you through the process of getting your finan-

cial house in order. Organizations like the Financial

Planning Association, Certified Financial Planner

Board of Standards, Inc., and LIMRA, to name a

few, can help. You may also want to seek recom-

mendations from colleagues, friends and family.

Step 3, Get SavingNot tomorrow, not when you hit some magic mile-stone, but now. This is job one! Even if the amount

that you will need to save for putting your kids

through college or your retirement income seems

insurmountable, dont let yourself think there is no

point in even trying. Instead, in the same way that

physical health involves building a healthy body with

regular exercise, so financial wellness requires a

commitment to a regular savings habit.

Having a savings plan does not mean hoping there

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away. If you are like most people that will be much

less than you need. Instead make saving easy and

automatic by having a regular amount deducted by

your employer from each paycheck and put into a

savings program before you can spend it. You wont

miss what you dont see and will be surprised how

even a small amount saved from each paycheck

can turn into a healthy financial cushion.

If you receive a raise, or find yourself with a little

more free money such as when a car loan gets paid

off, consider increasing your savings amount before

you increase your spending levels.

It goes without saying that you should be mak-

ing the most of any tax free savings opportunities

available through your workplace. Many employers

offer to match a portion of your savings. Not taking

advantage of these programs is like turning your

back on FREE money.

Step 4. Get ProtectedMost working Americans rely on their income to

cover essential living expenses for themselves and

their dependents. But have you thought about what

would happen if that income is interrupted by a

long-term illness or injury or even premature death?

Many workers say that they are very concerned

about these possibilities, and yet many have not

taken steps to protect themselves or their families

against these risks4. Dont assume that your medi-

cal insurance or Government disability programs wil

fill the gap.

Reduce unnecessary anxiety. Make it part of your

financial check-up to calculate how much life insur-

ance and disability income protection coverage you

would need to replace your income. Do you current-

ly have enough coverage to maintain your or your

familys lifestyle?

Compare the relatively small outlay for income

protection insurance, with the potential financial

and emotional costs of NOT having coverage. Take

advantage of your workplace benefits, and if addi-

tional protection is needed, consider supplementing

this coverage with an individual policy obtained on

your own.

No one likes to think of these unpleasant subjects

but knowing your loved ones will be taken care of

if anything happens to you or your ability to earn apaycheck will put you on the path to peace of mind.

Rewiring bad habits is not easy and takes repeated

reinforcement as everyone who has ever tried

to give up smoking or lose weight can attest! But

working on your financial fitness by taking the

above steps can have a big payoff in reduced stress

and improved general health. Add financial wellness

to your health goals today.W



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We all know that there are some thingsyou can control and other things you

cant. The past few years have been

extra challenging due to the devastat-

ing economy. Some of our presidential can-didates talk about helping the unemployed, butwhat about supporting the small business own-

ers, who are the backbone of our country, whocould then add employees? We dont have the

deep pockets that many of these big companieshave. Though, even the larger companies arentspending much money, which could benetthem and our economy.

There is no magic wand or silver bullets that caninstantly improve our countrys economy. How-ever, here are some ways to help the small busi-

nesses AND strengthen larger rms:

Large companies should be spending moneyto hire small rms, who can teach and traintheir workforces to be more efcient and pro-ductive, i.e. management training, customerservice training, etc.

Our country now has a huge number of smallconsulting rms, who could also positively

impact the larger companies workforces by

teaching them to better communicate andresolve differences due to the wide diversityamong our workforces. These differencesor conicts take the focus away from pro-ductivity, which negatively impacts the bot-tom line.

There are other resources available withincommunities, which can help companies

identify their weaknesses and develop stra-tegic plans to strengthen the organizations.Of course, then the company would need toimplement those plans and follow through forthe best outcomes.

Effective Leadership is critical to any busi-

ness. Just because you or an employee maybe a good employee doesnt make him/her an effective leader. There is also a ma-jor difference between a manager and a

leader. Managing people or projects takesgood organization, as well as communicationHowever, an effective leader must under-stand the responsibility with that role. As aleader, one must stay well informed, think

proactively, take risks seriously and includegood researching skills, have good insightinto other peoples capabilities, as well as bewise. In addition, an effective leader can only

Is There a Win-Win

Scenario for Businessesin This Economy?

BUSINESS

By Robyn Crigger,CEO

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be successful with good coaching. Compa-nies need to invest in their leadership!

Though good leaders are very important,good employees overall are a necessity!Many companies have some very poor hiring

processes. Selecting good employees canbe helped when using an assessment tool.However, one of the challenges in selecting

appropriate employees is to have a clearunderstanding of the types of skills, experi-ences, etc. needed. This is another areawhere consulting rms can positively impacta business.

How Can Your Business Improve In

This Economy

In order for all businesses to benet through this

struggling economy, we need to support eachother. There are some very talented, innovativesmall rms, who can make a major and positiveimpact on a larger companys bottom line.

It is also important to share this point with ourcommunity and government leaders as well.There are a number of government entities, whoare being paid with our tax dollars to be ourcompetitor. Small businesses cannot compete

with arms of the government, who can offer ser-vices at low to no fees, since they are subsidizedby our own governmentour own money is be-

ing used against us.

If larger companies would use local small busi-nesses/consultants to assist their companiesgrow, this would be a win-win. Encouragecompanies in your area to tap into the excellent

expertise of the many hard-working small busi-nesses that truly make up the backbone ofAmerica!.W

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One of the questions I get asked the

most during my nutritional consulta-

tions is, What vitamins and supplements

should I be taking? To which I answer,

How do you know you need vitamins

and supplements? This usually gets

them stumped. Weve grown up hearing

that we need to take our vitamins. As we

get older and start working out, we hear

about our need for supplements. But isthis why we should take them? Because

the TV, vitamin shops, and our family tell

us we should?Vitamins make us feel safe - sort of like an in-

surance policy. But the truth is, this insurancepolicy is doing more harm than good.

The New York Times has released severalarticles recently about the harm that isolatedvitamins are causing. On Monday, January 16,2012 an article was released by Tara Parker-Pope entitled More Evidence Against VitaminUse that reads, Two new studies add to the

growing body of evidence that taking extra dos-es of vitamins can do more harm than good. Astudy of vitamin E and selenium use among35,000 men found that the vitamin users had aslightly higher risk of developing prostate can-

cer, according to a report published Tuesday inThe Journal of the American Medical Associa-tion. A separate study of 38,000 women in Iowafound a higher risk of dying during a 19-yearperiod among older women who used multivi-tamins and other supplements compared with

women who did not, according to a new reportin The Archives of Internal Medicine.

Forbes released an article entitled A Bad Week

for the Nutritional Supplement Industry by Ste-ven Salzberg. He states, Two separate stud-ies published this past week, involving tens ofthousands of subjects, showed that high doses

of vitamins and supplements, rather than beinghelpful, can sometimes kill you.He was also quoting some of the same studiesas Pope.But does this mean we should be scared?Absolutely not. We never need to fear if wehave the information we need. If taking isolated

vitamins is not the solution, then what is? Theanswer leads us into asking the right questions.

To Supplement orNot to Supplement

WELLNESS

By Sunny Ayala

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1. Do I need this?Before you diagnoseyourself just because you are woman, or proneto getting sick, or have a neighbor who takessomething, make sure it is something your bodyreally needs. If you do need it, then ask yourselfthe second question...

2. How can I get this from my whole

food diet? Your body is incredibly moreequipped to absorb and utilize the Vitamin Cfrom an apple than from a vitamin pill. Becauseour bodies were created to receive our nutritionfrom food, they best identify, absorb and pro-cess the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from

the sources closest to the earth. In addition,most nutrients work best when combined withtheir nutrient family. For example, when you

eat an apple, the Vitamin C will be used best byyour body because its eaten in conjunction withthe rest of the 10,000 other known nutrients inthat apple. It will not be adequately used whenits isolated from its synergistic family, combined

with other chemicals and made into a vitaminpill. After you ask yourself if you can get whatyou need from whole food and you nd that youcant, then ask yourself the next question...

3. How can I get it in a whole food

supplement?If its best to get our nutritionin whole food, then it stands to reason that the

best way to supplement what were not gettingfrom our whole food, is from a whole food sup-plement. For example, a person who is allergicto sh, may nd they need to supplement witha whole food sh oil capsule. People who are

not getting their 7-13 servings each day of fruitsand vegetables may nd they need to takeJuice Plus, a whole food fruit and vegetable

concentrate (www.tlovesjuiceplus.com). Tak-ing whole food supplements will give your bodythousands more nutrients than the isolated vita-min pill, and in a way your body can recognize,absorb, and utilize.

Remember, that the closer to whole food theproduct is, the better your body will receiveit. The better your body receives it, the lesssupplementing you have to do to begin with.

So the next time someone tells you to take avitamin pill, you can ask yourself, Will it domore harm to me than good?, Do I, person-ally, need this?, and if so, How can I get it in a

whole food form, or a whole food supplement?.I promise you, your body will thank you!

For more information on eating a more wholefood diet, or on getting whole food supple-ments, schedule a complimentary consultation.In the words of the infamous home improvement

store, You can do it, we can help!W

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As Mrs. South Carolina International, PattiMercer travels the state as an ambassadorfor the South Carolina Autism Society raisingawareness for Autism and the importance ofearly intervention.

Pattis mission is to reach as many families aspossible through additional partnerships withthe national organizations of Autism Speaks andEaster Seals where she has shared her personalstory of parenting a child with Autism. She andher husband, Jay have four children and togeth-er they have worked hard through early interven-

tion to recover their youngest son from a devas-

tating diagnosis of Autism.

Patti works as an account representative forWRHI where she utilizes her marketing experi-ence to advance commerce throughout YorkCounty. Additionally, Patti is an on air person-ality for live broadcast remotes. She believes

that everyone has an incredible story and thereis so much to be learned from each other if wejust pause and listen.

While earning her BA in psychology at WinthropUniversity, Patti minored in Dance. Patti workswith her son, teaching him to use dance andmovement in conjunction with what has beenlearned through physical, occupational, and

speech therapies.

Patti is honored to be partnering with Docurama-lms to promote Autism the Musical, an inspira-

tional documentary of ve children on the AutismSpectrum who demonstrate how the human spiritcan rise to any challenge.

How did you get started in this business?

I got started in the business of self developmentby taking a leap of faith into the world ofPageantry! What began as a personal challengeto achieve a goal, has emerged into a businessmodel called: Crowning Condence

What is your background-what were you doingbefore this business?

Before competing in 2005, my life was con-

sumed with a driving faith to unlock the mysteryof Autism and rescue our youngest son from itsdevastating grip. As a psychology major, thehuman mind has always fascinated me and myunderstanding of Classic Autism looked nothinglike our son! It was a confusing time navigating

an unchartered course of untested promises andcures Realizing that my research would be vitalto our sons recovery was exhausting and quitescary.

What is a good early story about your business?When I reect on my rst Mrs pageant experi-ence, I hardly recognize the person I had be-come....without the title of wife or mother???

I was vacant! That decision to compete was therst step on a path to redening my life. Get inshape- get some new clothes....Easy and fun.The application was my challenge becauseI honestly didnt know what to talk about out-

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side of my everyday roles.... Who wants to hearabout that?? Judge number 2 thats who! WhenI shared my platform with her she looked me inthe eyes and said no matter who wins this pag-eant - promise me that you will NOT stop raising

awareness for autism. I didnt win (1st runner-up) the crown; however, I took away somethingfar greater- condence!!!

Isnt it unusual for someone to compete in abeauty pageant and win it twice?

Its not unusual for a contestant to compete sev-eral times in the same pageant before winningthe crown, in fact its common. Once you win the

crown, however, you cannot compete again inthat system. Actually, there are several pageantsystems. I was crowned Mrs. SC United States in

2006 and Mrs.SC International in 2008- placing2nd runner up in Chicago at the Mrs. Interna-tional Pageant where over 50 contestants vie forthe title.

What advice and encouragement would you giveother married women about compete ting in apageant?

My advice to other married women about com-peting is to know why youre competing andwhat you hope to achieve through the experi-ence. Then research the different pageant sys-tems to see which one matches your goal. Makesure your husband is supportive and knows that

if you win, his life will change too. This decisionis between you and your family so dont giveyour dream away because of someone elses

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disappointment. If you believe in your cause- you will develop the condence to wear thecrown!!

Do you do any charity or non prot work?

Charity work is very important and I currentlyserve on the board for The Chrysalis AutismCenter in Rock Hill, SC. The SCAS and Autism

Speaks are organizations very close to my heartand they have supported my efforts as Mrs. SCto raise Autism Awareness. As director of theSC Strawberry Festival pageant, our pageanthas raised money for Alive at 25, Cystic Fibro-sis and Autism. This April I will be raising money

for Fort Mill Middle School Athletics dancing asa celebrity in a gala....yikes!

What are some of your greatest challenges in

your business?I would say the biggest challenge of coachingcondence through pageants is the disappoint-ment of not taking home the crown when you

know your client deserved to win. Theoretically,everyone knows that there is only one crown andlots of contestants competing for the title andyet.... When someone elses name is called - thedisappointment stings. To overcome post pag-eant depression, I teach Rx3 =power. Rest-Review-Renew!!

What would you most like the reader to knowabout your journey in business?

What I would like readers to knowabout my journey in business is thatevery moment matters. Listen to yourinner voice and trust the people wholove and believe in you. Dont let fearhold you back- action cures fear. Con-dence grows through preparation so

learn all you can about the product orservice you provide and present yourideas with passion. If opportunitydoesnt knock - build a door.

If you could stand up and defend any-thing, what would it be?

Im really a pretty chill kind of per-

son, however, I become very protec-

tive and outspoken if I witness someone beingmistreated. From a senior citizen struggling tounderstand a ight change at the airport to achild being teased at school, no one shouldex their power to put another person down. I

remember when a gangly little 4th grader in mysons class told me with her lisp, Mrs. mercer,Megan said youre weird I replied: thats awe-

some! she looked at me very confused ( it wasobvious that she too had been called weird) andsaid: No-.... thats mean!. My response: weirdis good it means unique and wonderfully made.Who wants to be like everybody else? By rede-ning the word weird, this little girl stood a little

taller and gave me a hug that I will rememberforever.... goodbye gangly.... Hello condence!!!

What are your goals for the future/where do you

see yourself in 10 years?My goals are to continue to live life with an at-titude of gratitude and to build relationshipsboth personal and corporate because I believe

that together we can accomplish more. I havea passion for journalism and see myself writingmore as the kids get older and time allows. I loveinterviewing people and will continue to do moreof that on my radio program, Close up: FortMill - Tega Cay on 94.3 FM WRHI. Of coursemy heart is in Crowning Condence - helping

women nd their condence on and off the pag-eant stage.

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Patti Mercer is a Fort Mill native. Currently,Patti is the director for the South Carolina Straw-berry Festival pageant where she works allyear coaching condence and the message of

cause before crown to women of all ages. Youmay recognize Patti from various TV, web andradio marketing as she has been the face andvoice of numerous ad campaigns. Patti writesfor Fort Mill Magazine, reports for Our Three

Sons broadcasting and hosts Carolina Ses-sions promoting the unsigned musical talentin the Carolinas. Patti also works with Nu Dayproductions as host of Tell me about it whereshe uncovers the unique story behind the people

and projects making a positive difference in ourcommunity. She serves on the board for TheChrysalis Autism Center in Rock Hill, SC a 501C

program offering ABA therapy to Children withAutism and this April will dance in a fundraiserfor the Fort Middle School Athletic boosters as aCelebrity Dancer in Dancing with the Stars.Patti is also a speaker at the Women With KnowHow Making An Impact Conference on March

20, 2012 at the Duke Mansion. Patti will Elevate,Motivate, and Generate an Impact on your life!W

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Game-Winning Dipsand Healthy TipsEnjoy a game-day party and keep your

resolutions on track

Two of the most popular New Years

resolutions are losing weight and eat-

ing healthier. But by the time the big

game rolls around, many people are

ready for a break or looking for

an excuse to cheat. But kickoff does

not have to be a signal to punt your

healthy-eating habits.

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Registered dietitian Jodie Shield knows it can

be a struggle to celebrate and stay healthy.

Shes put together some win-win tips and

recipes healthy and delicious that are

sure to keep fans cheering for more:

Know your game plan.If youre the home team (i.e. the party host),you get to call the plays. Serve entrees that arelean and festive, such as Touchdown TurkeyChili. Or prepare a thin whole wheat crust pizzausing reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, tomatosauce and lots of sliced veggies.

Offer a starting line-up of

healthier appetizers.Whip some traditional game day favorites intoshape. Instead of nachos, serve baked chipswith salsa. Pass on the salt and butter andsprinkle a dash of Parmesan cheese over pop-corn. Forget the fried chicken wings and servebaked chicken tenders seasoned with HiddenValley Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix.

Think fresh.Skip the super subs and set up a sandwich barwith lean deli meats such as turkey breast and

ham, low-fat cheese slices and prepped veg-gies like sliced tomato and shredded lettuce and low-fat toppings.

Pass on super bigportions.No matter what foods are served, rememberyou dont have to eat the whole thing. Grab asmall plate and load half of it up with fresh veg-gies and baked chips.

Get in on the action.During halftime, grab your guests and headoutdoors for a quick game of touch football.You can always record the commercials so youdont miss out.

7 Layer Fiesta Ranch DipPrep Time: 10 minutesMakes: 10 (1/4 cup) servings

1 16-ounce can fat-free refried beans1/2 cup guacamole1 package Hidden Valley Fiesta

Ranch Dips Mix

1 cup fat-free sour cream or plainnonfat yogurt

1 cup shredded reduced-fat

cheddar cheese6 green onions, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

1. Spread each of the ingredients in the orderlisted over a 9-inch serving platter or pie dish.2. Chill for an hour and serve.

Cheesy Ranch PopcornPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 3 1/2 minutesMakes: 6 (2 cup) servings 1 bag (3 ounces) reduced-fat,

low sodium butter-avoredmicrowave popcorn

1/4 pack (0.25 ounces) Hidden ValleySalad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

3 sprays from olive oil mister3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. Pop popcorn according to package direc-tions. Immediately open the bag and pour thepopcorn into a large serving bowl.2. Spray the popcorn with three sprays from

the olive oil mister, toss with salad dressing andseasoning mix and then toss with the Parmesancheese. Serve immediately.



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Touchdown Turkey ChiliPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: High heat cooks for 4 hours; Lowheat cooks for 8 hoursMakes: 8 (1 cup) servings

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

2 pounds lean ground turkey breast2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Mexican-

style

diced tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) reduced sodium

tomato paste1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed

and drained1 cup low sodium tomato juice1 package Hidden Valley Fiesta

Ranch Dips Mix1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan overmedium-high heat.2. Add onions and bell pepper and saut untilcrisp-tender, about 5 minutes.3. Remove and place in slow cooker.

4. Add ground turkey breast to the same panand cook until crumbled and browned, about 8to 10 minutes.5. Add the turkey to the slow cooker along with

all of the remaining ingredients.6. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 4 hours onhigh heat or 8 hours on low heat.

Hold That Line Hummus DipNo need to pass on fabulous dips to maintainyour diet, said Shield. Thanks to the proteinand ber in chickpeas, hummus is light, yetheart-healthy enough to satisfy hungry sportsfans. Try this easy recipe for happy game day

guests.Prep Time: 10 minutesMakes: 8 (1/4 cup) servings

2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each)

chickpeas, rinsed anddrained

4 garlic cloves1/3 cup lemon juice1 package Hidden Valley Salad

Dressing & Seasoning Mix4 tablespoons cold water

1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)Dash of paprika for garnish

1. In a food processor, puree the chickpeas,garlic, lemon juice, salad dressing and season-ing mix and water until very smooth, about 3minutes.2. Add tahini paste and process an additional 2minutes.3. Spread hummus into a shallow serving bowl.4. Sprinkle top with paprika.

Play Good Defense and

SubstituteThe best way to tackle those creamy, high-calo-

rie dips is to make smart substitutions. Here area few options to help you get started:Instead of: Use:

Guacamole SalsaPesto Chopped tomatoes and basilSour cream Plain fat-free yogurtCheese Reduced-fat cheeseCream Fat-free evaporated milk

For more recipes and tips,

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