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11thSecond Community Meeting with Davie Town Administrator Scheduled - The next Community Meeting hosted by Town of Davie Administrator Gary Shimun is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Old Davie School located at 6650 Griffin Road in District 2. All Davie residents and business owners are invited to attend and talk to the Town Administrator. The purpose of these community meetings is to have a dialog of sharing between the Town Administrator (The Town’s CEO who is responsible for the day to day operations) and the residents and the business owners of Davie. Topics to be discussed include: Town accomplishments; budget and finance; services: such as code compliance, public safety, permitting, parks & recreation, public works, and housing; communications; economic development; citizen concern. If you have questions, contact the Town at 954-797-1027.

14thPoolside Friday Fun Night Held the second Friday of each month during through August. Participants will enjoy poolside bingo with fun prizes followed by family fun games in the pool. Small pool floats, masks, and pool toys allowed. Dates for Poolside Friday, are May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, from 6 - 8 PM. Cost: Regular entrance fee to the pool at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center. For more information call 954-436-7300.

16thCulture Vultures, Inc is a non-profit organization bringing educational and cultural programs to Broward County. May 16th at 2 p.m. jazz singer and entertainer, Debbie Orta, will discuss the development of jazz from the great performances of the past century to the contemporary jazz scene. As you listen to her unique voice you will marvel as echoes from the past waft through the classics and her own compositions. Programs are held at the Alvin Sherman Library at NOVA, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, 33314, 954-262-5477. The public is welcome to these free events. To learn more about Culture Vultures, Inc. please log onto our website www.cvultures.com.

21st Family”Ceramics Night Out” with Gail - Enjoy creating a special ceramics piece with your child, then taking it home that night! Held at the Cooper City Community Center. Children must be in first grade and up. Must pre-register at the Community Center. Call 954-434-4300 x 233 for more information.Cost is $10.00 per family, plus $10.00 per child for project materials. Friday Nights: 6:30 - 8:30PM. May 21st

“Fathers Day Project”(No June Class); July 16th “Pick A Project”; August 20th “Back To School Project”. Come at 6:00 and join the “Pizza Crowd”... reserve a space for you and your kids by phoning ahead at 954-434-4300 x233 and feeding your whole family pizza for $6.00!.

Schott Communities Celebrates Heroes in the Special Needs Community - Schott Communities for the Deaf or Disabled is honoring their heroes...individuals who, through their determination, spirit, and positive outlook, overcome the obstacles of living with a disability, lovingly care for those who are disabled or those who have a heart for our mission. The event will be held at St. Bonaventure Parish Hall located at 1301 Southwest 136th Avenue in Davie. The Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction begin at 6:30 pm, followed by a Buffet Dinner, Awards Presentations and Dancing. For more information, visit the website www.schottcommunities.org or call 954-434-3306.

23rdFamily Bike Ride “Tour de Cooper” - Begins at the Cooper City Sports Complex at 7:30 am. Cost: Complimentary, bring a canned food donation. Join in on a non-competitive 3 mile, 6 mile, or 12 mile bike ride. Enjoy music and refreshments after the ride. All bike safety rules apply. Youth 16 & under must wear their helmets. Registration forms available online or at the Community and Pool & Tennis Centers. Visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300 X233.

31stMemorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Cook-Out Parade runs along Davie Rd. from SW 39th St. to The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road. Ceremony will be at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Parade begins at 10 am (line-up at 9:30am) and Ceremony begins at 11am. Sponsored by The Town of Davie and The Boy Scouts of America South Florida Council Scoutmasters Camporee Committee. Memorial Day gives all patriotic Americans an opportunity to honor the sacrifices that so many devoted men and women made to keep and to protect our freedom. Join us on Memorial Day to remember our American heroes. Veterans and Military please wear your uniform. Cook-Out presented by Veteran’s of Foreign War Davie Post 9697 from 1 pm - 8 pm with live music by Thunderhead, games, food, raffles and prizes. For more information, please email [email protected]. All times, dates and activities are subject to change.

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Democratic Club Keeps Members Informed of Hot IssuesBy DEBBy TEICH

C ooper City’s Bea Schwartz attended her first Democratic Club meeting more than 22 years ago. It was around the same time she met John Gaudiosi, a candidate for County Court Judge. Schwartz agreed to manage his campaign

and helped him get elected. Schwartz stayed active in the group and eventually joined the Davie-Cooper City Democratic Club, where she has been president for the past 13 years. “The club gives us an opportunity to change things and make a difference,” said Schwartz. “We have accomplished so much over the years.”

The Davie-Cooper City Democratic Club was founded 27 years ago. It currently has 40 members who range in age. Membership typically grows during a national campaign or when controversial local issues arise. Most of the members live in the Davie-Cooper City area, although it is not a requirement. All of the members are staunch Democrats interested in helping party members get elected to local, state and national positions.

The group meets the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Bamford Multi-purpose facility, 3801 S Pine Island Rd. Meetings are not as structured as some of the other Democratic clubs in the area. A guest speaker is featured at each meeting. Some of the speakers have included Representative Debbie Wasserman

Schultz, Representative Evan Jenne, School Board Member Robin Bartleman, Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda C. Snipes and many others. Democratic candidates that are running for office are also recognized and given an opportunity to speak. Laurie Rich Levinson, non-partisan, who is running for

Broward County School Board, District 6, recently spoke to the group.During the meetings, members discuss issues related to

guns, schools, health care and much more. They have an opportunity to express their different points of view

during a question and answer session. According to Schwartz, members enjoy the discussions so much that the guest speakers frequently have to chase them out.

Cheryl Whiteman has been a member since 1992. She got involved after meeting Bea Schwartz at a

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Student Artists Capture the Images of the Everglades By DEBBy TEICH

M uch of Broward County is surrounded by canals and waterways which are home to fish, birds, alligators and an abundance of

wildlife. Last month, students were asked to take a close look at their environment and capture the images on paper for the fourth annual “Everglades Eyes: What Children See” art contest, sponsored by the Old Davie School, in partnership with Central Broward Water Control District.

The contest was open to all 4th and 5th grade public and private school students that live within the CBWCD. There were 118 students, from six schools, who submitted work. They expressed themselves in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed media, photography, collage and other mediums.

“The kids are so gifted at depicting the relationship between nature and animals,” said Patti Koch, director of the Old Davie School. “We hope that the contest will help them appreciate their surroundings and understand the importance of protecting the Everglades in the future.”

The artwork included a wide variety of images from the Everglades. In “Big Eyes,” for example, Franchesca Linares of Gloria Dei Lutheran School mixed colors with depth and dimension to illustrate a fish. In “Mother Guards Her Young,” Felipe Lopez of Griffin Elementary School depicted an alligator guarding her nest. In “Pink Walk,” Natalia Rodriguez of St. Mark’s Catholic School used color and perspective to show the water from a bird’s point of view.

The winners, selected by a distinguished panel of judges, were announced at an awards ceremony last month at the Old Davie School Museum. The following were the winners: 1st Place, Felipe Lopez, Griffin Elementary; 2nd Place, Elissa Lara, St. Mark’s Catholic School; 3rd Place, Emily Suero, St. Mark’s Catholic School; Honorable Mention, Coleman Nelson, St. Mark’s Catholic School; Honorable Mention, Natalia Rodriguez, St. Mark’s Catholic School. Each was presented with a United States Savings Bond.

The CBWCD consists of a 45 sq. mile area that includes more than 100 miles of canals, located within six cities and towns, as well as unincorporated areas of Broward County. The idea for the contest was developed in response to an educational program it offers to 4th and 5th classes at public and private schools within the District’s boundaries. Constance Ruppender, outreach coordinator, visits the schools to teach them about the history of the Everglades; the characteristics of wetlands and what they can do to preserve them; how the Everglades watershed functions and what they can do to prevent pollution; jobs in water management and much more.

After most visits, the students send the CBWCD thank you notes, many of which contain drawings. Ruppender said they decided to sponsor the contest to encourage the students to connect what they learn in the classroom to the real world. “Our water management system is one of the best in the world,” said Ruppender. “We must shape the attitudes of the next generation and encourage them to take care of it.”

The artwork will be on exhibit in the museum through May 28. For more information on the Old Davie School Museum, call 954-797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org. For more information on the CBWCD Office, call 954-432-5110.

Winners of the art contest pose with Old Davie School’s Executive Director Patti Koch and Davie School Foundation President Carrie Jean Weekley.


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Indian Ridge’s Hoops for Heart Raises more than $�0,000 By DEBBy TEICH

W hen Regina Lendinara, athletic director, asked a room full of Indian Ridge Middle School students whether they know someone who has high blood pressure; has had a heart attack or has problems associated with heart

disease, most raised their hands. The students were gathered for a pep rally to kick off the school’s Hoops for

Heart fundraising event, sponsored by the enrichment department, with help from the PTA. “Although the students are all aware of heart disease, most think it does not affect them directly,” said Lendinara. “We want to make sure that they understand the importance of having a healthy heart and know how to keep it that way.”

Indian Ridge has always been a top fundraiser in the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs, sponsored by the American Heart Association to raise money to support lifesaving heart and stroke research. They continue to raise more money each year, even in a difficult economy.

Last year, Sam Torres, computer science teacher, agreed to shave his head if the students raised more than $20,000. They met their goal, placing 2nd in the state and 7th in the nation for money raised. Students watched on the school’s closed circuit television as Torres shaved the pony tail he

had worn for 20 years. He donated it to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

This year, the students had six weeks to raise funds from family, friends and the community. Once again, they surpassed prior efforts, raising $20,343. Four students raised more than $150 - Joseph DiSalvo ($300), Evan Macak ($200), Reesa Lawrence ($200) and Abigail Freund ($180).

Students who raised money were permitted to skip their two elective classes on March 24 for the Hoops for Heart event. They played basketball, jumped rope and participated in other activities that kept their heart rates elevated. “The idea was to come up with fun activities that would keep them moving and help out a good cause,” said Lendinara.

Lendinara says that this year’s highlight was the dunk tank. For every $5 students raised, they were given a ticket to dunk a teacher. One teacher from

each academic team participated, in addition to the principal, Frank Zagari. The school’s enrichment department is already searching for ways to challenge the students again next year.

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Art Exhibit Showcases Students’ Work

S tudent art work from Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School will be on display in an exhibit entitled “Art and Our Schools: Our Marine Life, Our

World”. The exhibit is a fundraiser with proceeds benefitting the Nova Art Fund. The public is invited to view the art work during the opening reception on Friday, May 7th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Art and Frame Shop, 6983 Stirling Road, Davie.

Nova Eisenhower’s art teacher Kristina Caro and gallery curator William Bock are delighted to be able to exhibit the children’s creative and inspiring work. This marks their sixth annual show. The effort of Nova principal Ms. Lesser and assistant principal Mr. Jenkins to create working partnerships between the school and the business community have been instrumental in bringing about these exhibits.

“The Children’s art does justice to the walls of any art gallery,” commented gallery owner and artist William Bock. He is active in his support of Nova Eisenhower Elementary School where his daughter attends 5th grade. In his gallery studio William teaches painting classes for children

ages 5 – 16, on Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.Born in Chicago, Bock began his professional career

at Indiana University, followed by an apprenticeship at the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute and School of Sculpture in New Jersey. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD in 1987. As the founder of Our Oceans, Our Children, Our Future, Bock helps promote environmental awareness through art education. He has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and has participated in several museum exhibitions, winning numerous awards for his painting.

“The images on display show an exceptional variety of creativity, imagination and talent,” said Bock. “The student’s awareness of environmental concerns is evident in much of their work.”

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T he award winning Cooper City High School Sound of Pride Band and Color Guard proudly presents ENCORE! A musical spectacle of sound and action presented at the Cooper City High School Auditorium on Friday and Saturday,

May 21 and 22 at 8:00 PM and on Saturday, May 21 at 2:00 PM. The show will encompass a broad range of musical styles, from marching band revues to symphonic classics to small group ensembles.

The Cooper City High School Band is the recipient of many major awards, including the prestigious Otto J. Kraushshaar Award as well as the 2008 Class 4A FMBC Marching Band Championship and is under the direction of Christopher J. Schletter. Mr. Schletter has many years of experience as a musical educator, Drum Corps member and coach, and Broadway performer.

“Encore! is one of our largest productions of the year,” said Schletter. “This year’s theme is “The Sound of Pride; Now and Then” and is a chance for students of all the musical programs to come together to “WOW” the audience, performing selections from the current year as well as previous years, including “Simple Gifts, Jupiter from Gustav Holsts’s “The Planets,” Bernstein’s “Candide,” visual renditions of music by Dave Matthews and Train and so much more. We hope to inspire you, move you, and maybe even make you laugh!”

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Sagemont Students Take the StageBy STACEy BOMSER

F or students at The Sagemont School, it’s a compliment to be called “dramatic.” The school’s growing arts department has produced three shows this Spring, one in each division.

Middle School students are busy rehearsing for their performance of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” Three performances are scheduled for May 18, 19 and 20 at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus.

That professional venue was the site of the Upper School’s recent production of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” by Rupert Holmes. The musical comedy is an adaptation of the last novel written by Charles Dickens before his death. He did not finish the work. The play is traditionally performed with multiple endings and the audience participates in picking the outcome. To prepare for their performance, members of the Sagemont High School Drama Club rehearsed a combination of endings and performed several during the course of the musical’s four-day run.

“By having the audience be such a driving force in the outcome of the plot, we had to go back to one of the roots of acting which is improvisation,” explains 11th grader Chris Merlino. “This was a challenge because of the element of the unknown. We couldn’t rely just on the script.”

Even Sagemont’s youngest students got a taste of the limelight this season. The

Lower School performed two sold-out shows of “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kids.” Fifth grader Taylor Shear commanded the stage as Cruella de Vil, but it was the puppies that stole the show, as well as the creatively-costumed cast of Scotties, Chihuahuas, Boxers and Poodles that came to their rescue.

Director Irene Perez, who is also a fourth teacher at the school, says she was very proud of the young actors’ commitment and talent. “I was amazed at how quickly the children learned their lines, the songs and the dances.”

“I thought I would be so nervous, but when the curtain opened, I forget all about that!” shares fourth grader Sage Morris, who made her stage debut in this show.

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H ow many times during the day do you stop to consider the important role mothers play in society? A mother can influence the lives of numerous others on a daily basis

including their children, spouse, family, friends and teachers. According to the Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, the word mother is defined as, “a woman who has given birth to a child”. As I am the proud working mother of four great kids, I understand the pressure and importance of being the perfect role model for our

children. As we head into the month of May we pause to reflect and appreciate the upcoming holiday of Mother’s Day. As women, we sometimes lose sight of just how much power we can actually wield when we want to. In between caring for our family, friends and financial needs we often take ourselves for granted and place everyone else’s needs in front of our own. I proclaim that we no longer have to take a back seat to the needs of others. This month I am putting forth a challenge to all women. I want each and every one of you to start taking better care of yourself. Little do you know, but by putting yourself first you will give your children an invaluable gift.

Several years ago I tipped the scale at 260 pounds. At the time, I was completely focused on the wants and needs of my children; I never realized how much undo stress I was placing upon myself, my children and my husband. Considering where I was at during that stage in my life made me realize the following truth. It is nearly impossible for a size 24 woman to maintain an adequate amount of energy, stamina and discipline to be in charge and take control over any situation that may arise from her children. Personally, I was always tired and suffering from relentless back and hip pain. Migraine, headaches and asthma attacks became a routine part of my week. At the onset of my migraine pain, the smallest amount of sound or light made me nauseous. The slightest movement would send my entire body into a panic in anticipation of the discomfort about to befall me. At times, things got so bad for me that my family no longer socialized with any of our friends, and we seldom went outside to do activities because of the embarrassment I felt and the insecurities I carried with me everywhere I went. The thought of going out on a date with my husband would never enter my mind, inevitably resulting in the resentment I felt he held toward me. I was scared and felt very alone in the world. I was unsure what type of future my family, and I were inheriting from my downward spiral of unhappiness.

In reality, what it took was a traumatic experience and 45 seconds of my life to fully understand that I had to change. I could not continue this way any longer. One day, I was driving home from my girlfriend’s house with my four children and I suffered a severe asthma attack. As I gasped for my next breath of air, I reached into my purse and realized I could not find my inhaler. I started to panic, and I pulled over to call my husband on the phone. I struggled to tell him that I could not breathe as it felt like I was suffocating to death. I told him where we were pulled over, and he raced to the scene with my inhaler in hand. After using the inhaler my lungs began to relax and my breathing became normal again. As I pulled into my driveway, I

realized how lucky I was to be home again with my family. This was the moment in my life when I understood how out of control my life had become and how frequent my panic attacks were becoming.

The next day my husband brought me a picture of myself he had just downloaded from the computer. He asked me to keep the picture with me as a reminder of what I was doing to myself. The picture and his words helped me understand the sad and painful truth. The person he had married was now trapped and living inside a shell of a body where it did not belong. It was time to unzip the costume I had been wearing for so long and allow the real Gabriela to return. My personal challenge

to all women is to acknowledge the difficulties in our lives and put ourselves first. Over time I struggled to lose my excess weight but soon after, I immersed myself in the study of bariatric medicine with Elisabeth Cohn-Gelwasser, MD. Today, the knowledge I have gained and the personal experience I possess allows me to successfully teach other people the proper way to get healthy. This can be accomplished by understanding that we all have the inner strength to take care of ourselves and the loved ones in our lives. All that is needed is to align ourselves with the right team to feel empowered. To accomplish this

task I surrounded myself with the leading experts in the weight loss field. Here are a few recommendations I would like to share with you in order to put yourself first and take back control of your life.

Metabolism is a word that everyone talks about. We often times consider what it really means and how it effects our daily lives. Metabolism is the amount of energy (calories) that your body burns while at rest. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) has a direct connection with muscles in your body and is related to your pattern of eating. Our bodies make a natural physiological shift starting in our mid 20’s for women, with men experiencing this shift to a lesser degree. We tend to lose about 10-15 percent of lean body mass every decade. We lose approximately 7 pounds of lean muscle tissue and gain 15 pounds of body fat every decade. Obviously this changes the shape of our body as well as slowing down the way we burn the food we eat. In a woman’s mid 40’s, we may have lost 15 pounds of muscle tissue and replaced it with 30 pounds of fat. Routinely, the scales will tell us that we have gained 15 pounds; however, the situation is actually much worse underneath the surface. Muscle tissue is precious. It is the part of the body that drives that much needed metabolism and its loss leads to a drain of vitality, vigor and energy. Unfortunately, the situation gets worse for women after menopause. Due to dramatic changes in hormones the rate of muscle tissue loss doubles. The risk of osteoporosis greatly increases and bone loss occurs. On a positive note, we have learned that these unhealthy changes are the result of not enough muscle building and maintaining activity. This reality can be altered and reversed by simply putting a proper exercise program in place. Make sure your routine consists of strength training and remember to always eat properly. Keep in mind; it is a well known fact that the body requires less energy as we get on in age.

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Gabriela Rosenthal, the author, is a weight loss specialist with The Center for Medical Weight Loss at University Drive and the face of the Physicians are Changing the Shape of America, a national advertising campaign with CMWL. She has personally lost more than 130 pounds and realized the battle most people fight with weight loss. The Center has helped her overcome these struggles as well as thousands of others. She has inspired millions of people with her weight loss story after helping them shed weight by getting healthy. Gabriela has appeared on numerous television channels, including NBC and Fox, and has been published in a variety of national and regional magazines. For more information, visit http://cmwl.org or call 954-966-5700 to start your own success story. The Center is conveniently located at 2209 N University Drive in Pembroke Pines. You can email Gabriela directly at [email protected] for more healthy advice.

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W ould you be comfortable taking a drug that was prescribed to you for menopausal symptoms for only a five year period knowing that if taken longer,

it would substantially increase your risk for cardiovascular and cerbrovascular disease not to mention breast cancer and blood clots? What would happen to your symptoms after 5 years when you stop the medication? What is being depleted in the body to

cause such symptoms and are there safer alternatives? Numerous articles have been published about HRT (hormone replacement

therapy) since the 1990’s when a large study called the Women’s Healthcare Initiative (WHI) was prematurely stopped due to the negative outcomes associated with the use of synthetic hormones Prempro (combination of oral conjugated estrogen and oral medroxyprogesterone acetate) and Premarin (oral conjugated estrogen). Unfortunately, after the study the press had grouped all hormones to be alike - synthetic and bio-identical hormones making the public at large believe all hormones were associated with the same negative outcomes studied in the WHI: Premarin and Prempro (synthetic hormones). This conclusion is simply not true. Let me explain…

Fundamental PrinciplesSynthetic vs. Bio-Identical Hormones: Bio-Identical Hormones are usually

derived from plant sources and their chemical structure is biologically identical to the hormones we have in our bodies. The incidence of having a reaction from these Bio-identical Hormones is extremely low or non-existent due to their identical chemical makeup that we have in our own bodies. However, this is unlike their synthetic counterparts the most common being Premarin & Prempro. Premarin (synthetic oral conjugated estrogen) which is routinely prescribed to combat the symptoms of menopause is derived from a pregnant horse’s urine. Premarin is associated with unfavorable side effects to include an increased incidence in breast cancer. Prempro is also derived from a pregnant horses’ urine and combined with progestin which is the most commonly prescribed form of combined HRT that has been shown to be unsafe over the medium term (5 years) in the WHI trial substantially increasing one’s risk of cardiovascular and cerbrovascular disease, breast and uterine cancer and blood clots.

On the other hand bio-identical progesterone unlike progestin has been demonstrated in hundreds of medical journals to have positive natural influences on the body such as: synergy with Estradiol. Progesterone protects the uterine lining from overgrowth/ carcinogenesis caused by estrogen. Progesterone has favorable cardiovascular effects, anti-inflammatory, natural diuretic and bone protection. Bio-Identical Estradiol also has positive cardiac effects to include: vasodilatation, reduction of vascular proliferation and inflammatory response and decreased sympathetic activity which is imperative to maintaining a healthy heart considering cardiovascular disease is the number cause of death in women.

Delivery MethodThe preferred method of delivery for any type of medication is to maintain an

even homeostatic level (constant level with no high peaks and lows) constantly with the least amount of medication ingested by the body to receive the desired therapeutic

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effect. In the case of hormone replacement therapy the number one preferred replacement is bio-identical hormones due to the positive effects they create on the body and the superior method of delivery is pellet therapy. Bio-identical Hormone Pellet therapy is simply bio-identical hormones placed in the body underneath the skin allowing the body to consume the hormones as needed. The delivery of hormone therapy is constant and the hormones placed under the skin are 100% bio-identical and absorbed by the body. The pellet therapy works in conjunction with your own body and does not shut down the ability of your own body to produce hormones. The other benefits of pellet therapy are the amount of hormone dosage placed is specifically catered to the individuals’ size, symptoms and hormone levels

– everyone does not receive the same dose. The amount of dosage with pellet therapy is designed to give the best therapeutic effect while using the least amount of bio-identical hormone replacement. On the other hand, Premrin and Prempro which have set dosaging and not tailored to the individual’s needs for replacement and are ingested orally. The synthetic hormone(s) must undergo extensive processing - first passing through the stomach and then metabolizing in the liver prior to having any desired effect. The concentration that is swallowed with the synthetic hormones is ten times the concentration necessary to obtain enough hormone for the targeted organ compounding the possibility of reactions and side effects.

ConclusionAlthough, the synthetic hormones Premarin and Prempro relieve menopausal

symptoms, it is with what cost to one’s health? It is without doubt that after five years of being placed on these medications they should be stopped – due the clinical data published in the WHI trial. It simply does not make since to pacify symptoms for 5 years with such potentially life threatening side effects when there are safer alternatives available. Bio-Identical hormone pellet therapy is the preferred method to treat hormonal insufficiency because of the way it mimics your own body’s physiology. There is no limitation on the length of therapy and the positive improvement of menopausal symptoms, bone health, skin health, and cardiovascular effects to name just a few have been well documented. Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy offers you the option to improve your symptoms and quality of life without the harmful effects associated with synthetic hormones.

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If you are overweight and have struggled to lose weight you are well aware of how difficult it is to lose pounds. Many of us have tried a variety of ‘weight loss programs’ and may have been able to achieve some success, but in all likelihood if you are still reading this, you have not been able to ‘keep it off’. You are not alone; most people share your experience. In fact, the national success rate for sustained weight loss is estimated by some to be less than 10% over time.

Most people inaccurately believe or accept that as one gets older it is natural to get heavier. This makes no empiric sense. As you get older, bone and muscle mass tend to decrease. Why would anyone assume it is natural to gain weight with age as the structures that support our weight are less capable of doing just that? This is one reason why many of us experience the aches and pains of ’getting older’ as we also gain weight. THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE SO.

If you think back to your last trip to Disney World, you were able to get a glimpse of middle aged Americans who are typically overweight, in contrast to Europeans and elder Asians, who typically are not. What makes us different? Certainly genetics does in part but it is reported that as Asians move to the USA and adopt a Western lifestyle, their weight increases and so do the illnesses that are associated with a Western lifestyle. If they move back to their native country, their weight comes off. Furthermore, as our Western lifestyle is adopted in China, obesity is increasing and so are the illnesses that are associated with it and are endemic in our country.

These facts provide us with good insight as to what has led us to gain weight and keep us overweight. Only when we begin to understand the root cause of our country’s weight problem and what keeps us there are we able to come up with a true and lasting solution to this problem. In the coming issues I will explain this in terms that are clear and make sense, so you can see how we, as a society and as individuals, have gotten to where we are today, and how we can implement life changing strategies to gain control over food as opposed to food having control over us! You might be surprised, and you will be empowered!

Dr. Barry Schiff is currently the Medical Director of University Wellness and Weight Loss Centers, LLC located in Pembroke Pines, FL, and is a board certified Cardiologist and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He has served as both the Chief of Medicine and Chief of the Medical Staff of Memorial Hospital Pembroke and as the President/CEO of University Heart Institute Cardiovascular Group, LLC.


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F or years Dr. Kenneth Gelman has taken great pride in providing patients at Infertility and Reproductive Medicine of South Broward with the highest level of service and personalized care. Through his new collaboration with

the prestigious South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine he is raising the bar even higher.

Beginning this month, the Cooper City-based practice will be able to offer in-house egg retrievals to all couples undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). “I am pleased to announce that Dr. Ellen Wood, a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, will be performing this procedure in our new state-of-the-art surgical suite,” states Dr. Gelman, Medical Director of Infertility and Reproductive Medicine of South Broward. “She has extensive experience and a superb reputation. I am confident she will become a valued member of our team.”

In the past, IVF patients had to visit an off-site surgical center to complete the egg extraction process. Now, all of Dr. Gelman’s patients will be able to undergo this procedure in the comfort and convenience of his office. Plus, because the retrieval will now be performed in-house, it will be billed as part of the IVF treatment which will save patients money.

IVF is just one of the many procedures offered by Dr. Gelman. His practice provides a full range of infertility services from simple drug therapies to assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI).

Despite the high-tech nature of this field, Dr. Gelman prides himself on maintaining a personalized, boutique-style practice. He sees all patients and performs all procedures, with the exception of the egg retrieval.

“My staff and I understand that being involved in infertility treatment is stressful both physically and emotionally, that is why we strive to provide all of our patients with in-depth, personalized care.”

Dr. Gelman begins by thoroughly evaluating all new patients, both female and male. After a comprehensive examination which includes a hormonal evaluation,

ultrasound examination and semen analysis, Dr. Gelman will make his recommendations.

According to patients, Dr. Gelman is knowledgeable, reassuring and patient. He is known to spend hours talking to patients and explaining all the procedures, scenarios and possibilities for overcoming infertility.

Over the years, Dr. Gelman has succeeded in helping hundreds of South Florida couples become parents. “That is the most rewarding part of my job,” he shares. “Almost every single day we get couples coming in our office to show us their beautiful baby or we receive heartfelt cards thanking us for what we’ve accomplished.”

Many of these families will gather next month for the second annual “Gelman Baby Picnic.” Dr. Gelman and his staff will be hosting this wonderful event on Saturday, June 12th at Robbin’s Park in Davie (4005 Hiatus Road). They are expecting about 75 families, with “Gelman babies” ranging in age from newborns to teenagers.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day for kids and parents alike. It’s a chance for families to share their stories and experiences in parenthood. Children will enjoy the bounce house, games and sno-cones.

Dr. Gelman’s office is selling raffle tickets. Prizes have been donated by local businesses. All proceeds from the ticket sale will benefit families struggling with infertility. Similar to a scholarship, money will be given to needy patients to help cover the costs of medication,

which is typically not covered by medical insurance. Infertility medication can cost up to $5000 per cycle.

Dr. Gelman is a Board Certified Endocrinologist, who subspecialties exclusively in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He received his medical degree with honors from New York Medical College. Dr. Gelman completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and his fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He trained with renowned infertility specialist Dr. Andrea Dunaif. Dr. Gelman has been in practice for over twenty years, the past six at his Cooper City office.

Dr. Ellen Wood is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and completed her medical training and residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She graduated with distinction from her clinical and research fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility from The Pennsylvania Hospital and Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Wood received the Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society Fellow Research Award in both 1998 and 1999. She has been a member of the prestigious ART laboratory team of the South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine for over ten years.

If you or someone you love is experiencing infertility, please contact Dr. Gelman at Infertility and Reproductive Medicine of South Broward. In the comforts of his private office, he and his caring staff will perform a thorough evaluation and explain all of your treatment options. The practice works with many of the major insurance companies. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Gelman call (954) 432-2228. His office is conveniently located at 9900 Stirling Road, Suite 300, in Cooper City. To learn more about the practice, visit www.infertilitybroward.com.

Patients of Dr. Kenneth Gelman got together for the 1st Annual Gelman Family Picnic at CB Smith Park. Dozens of families attended the picnic to honor Dr. Gelman for his role in helping them realize their dream of becoming a family. Bonnie Schwartzberg helped organize

the picnic with his office staff. Bonnie is the proud mother of one year-old daughter, Addison. Dr. Gelman and his staff have helped hundreds of South Florida couples become parents. His practice, Infertility and Reproductive Medicine of South Broward, is located at 9900 Stirling Rd, Suite 300, in Cooper City. To learn more, visit www. infertilitybroward.com or contact the office at 954-432-2228.



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What you Need To Know About StrokeBy EFRAIN SALGADO, M.D.

S troke is the third leading cause of death following heart disease and cancer. Every year, more than 795,000 Americans suffer from a new or recurrent stroke episode – that means that a stroke occurs every 40 seconds. Americans

will pay close to $70 billion in stroke-related medical costs in this year alone.

Q: What is a stroke?

A: A stroke or “brain attack” is damage to the brain when blood supply to part of the brain is reduced or completely stopped. Brain cells deprived of blood die and can no longer function because they stop getting oxygen and nutrients they need to function.

Q: What are signs or symptoms of a stroke?

A: Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or legs; sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination and sudden, severe headaches with no known cause.

Q: What You Can Do To Prevent a Stroke?

A: A healthier lifestyle plays a big part in decreasing the chance of disability and death from stroke: stop or don’t smoke; exercise regularly; control high blood pressure; maintain ideal body weight; limit alcohol intake; control cholesterol; improve eating habits; take medication as directed; control diabetes and regular check-ups.

Q: What stroke treatments are available at the Cleveland Clinic Stroke Center?

A: Physical and neurological exams are performed immediately to determine brain damage and the cause of stroke. The physician may also have a CT Scan of the head to further investigate the type of stroke. If a blood clot is the cause of stroke, as it most often is, a clot busting medication called Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) can be used for treatment, but must be administered within 4 ½ hours of the onset of symptoms.

If you or someone with you has one or more of the above symptoms of stroke, don’t delay, call 9-1-1 immediately. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Salgado at the Cleveland Clinic Stroke Center, please call 1-800-639-DOCTOR, or visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org for more information.

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that have achieved excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, financial performance, and operational efficiency.

Cleveland Clinic Florida is the only teaching hospital in Florida recognized this year. It is the second time the Weston-based hospital has been named a top 100 hospital. For the past three years, Thomson Reuters has also named Cleveland Clinic Florida one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® in cardiovascular care.

“Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to providing patients with the highest quality evidence-based care is demonstrated by the outcomes we deliver every day,” said Bernie Fernandez, MD, chief executive officer of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “Our model of medicine, which integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education, fosters cooperation and collaboration among physicians and delivers outstanding patient care.”

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A s terrible as it may seem to lose your home through a foreclosure, most people believe that after the foreclosure, their biggest financial headache is behind them. However, former homeowners may still be on the hook if

there’s a difference between what they owed on the mortgage and what the bank sold the house at the foreclosure auction. This is called a “deficiency judgment.” Deficiency judgments are ticking time bombs that can explode years after borrowers lose their homes.

A lender also has the right to seek a deficiency judgment against homeowners who convinced their bank to approve a short sale and even in cases where the bank takes back the property through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Releasing title does not necessarily end the debt. A mortgage has two parts: a pledge of collateral (represented by the home), and a promise to pay the loan. Lenders may release property liens to facilitate short sales without releasing borrowers from their obligations to pay.

Lenders or collection agencies may wait until debtors have recovered financially before seeking a deficiency judgment. In Florida, the bank can wait up to 5 years to file. Once the court grants a deficiency judgment, the lender has 20 years to collect it. Moreover, the lender can request your financial records, garnish your wages, repossess your vehicles, and even freeze your bank accounts!

In order to short-circuit lenders’ attempts to seek a deficiency judgment in the future, it is imperative that after the home is sold at foreclosure auction, the former homeowner immediately file for bankruptcy protection. Since the deficiency judgment would be considered an unsecured debt, it will be forever discharged through the bankruptcy proceeding and the bank could never collect it. In “short sale” or deed in lieu scenarios, most lenders are willing to release the deficiency judgment amount. However, many borrowers may not be aware that they have to ask for such a release. If you are pursuing a short sale or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, be sure to ask the bank to release you from any further obligation under the mortgage. If the bank refuses, bankruptcy proceedings can also avoid any liability after a short sale or return of your property to the bank through a deed in lieu.

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What you Should Know About MediationBy EVAN H. BARON, PA

M any couples are choosing to attend mediation rather than seek the

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painlessly. In some cases this could be a good idea, since it probably would be less costly. However, as the saying goes:” penny wise and pound foolish”. You may be successful in saving costs and attorney’s fees, but you may in turn be giving up more than you should. A signed mediation settlement agreement is a binding contract between the parties. If in fact you change your mind about the distribution of property after the agreement is signed, you will generally be “stuck” with your decision. It will not be a defense that

“I didn’t have an attorney”. In addition, the mediator, although usually an attorney, is not playing the role of an attorney and therefore cannot give either party legal advice. Basically you will be on your own.

I am not suggesting that mediation is always the wrong decision. In fact parties who cannot reach a settlement on their own, even when represented by attorney’s, must attend mediation prior to a final hearing being set. So mediation can be a very

successful tool, provided you know the law. If you are aware of what you are either entitled to or what you must give up, then a fair and equitable settlement can be reached. If you enter mediation without any idea of how the law is structured, you run the risk of reaching an unfair agreement.

Perhaps the most important consideration is choosing the correct mediator. Mediators are trained and licensed. I find it very important when hiring a mediator, to make sure his/her personality will be favorable for my client. Each mediator has a different style in the way they approach a case.

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S ell a house in less than 30 days? There is a lot of mis-information out there. Bettina Robson, Broker Owner of Florida Hometeam Realty stays connected to keep

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If for any reason you do not qualify for the new HAFA short sale program. Do not despair. You can still submit a short sale request. Banks will still entertain a short sale under the old guidelines. A homeowner may not be able to get all the benefit of a HAFA short sale but can still sell the house with a short sale. Each bank has its own guidelines and some are not even entertaining HAFA. We have a complete list. Call us for more info.

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F or the past 15 years, The Swim Academy has been successfully teaching infants, young children and teens water safety education and survival skills. With multiple locations throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties,

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The Swim Academy’s unique methods are designed to enable children at a very young age to master basic swimming and survival skills. Owner and Director of Program Development, Marcella Miciano, together with Owner and Director of the Swim Academy in Boynton, Gayle Frechette, share their strong swimming backgrounds and love of teaching to develop this successful program.

“Our goal is to teach your child to enjoy the water and to react safely in any emergency,” explains Marcella Miciano, who directs The Swim Academy at Weston, which is located at The Sagemont School’s aquatic complex.

The Swim Academy works with children from six-months-old and up. “The prime age to start babies is between eight and fourteen months of age,” states Miciano. “We have found that at this age the majority of children are very comfortable in the water and strong enough to begin learning basic water safety survival skills.”

These skills include how to hold their breath, roll onto their back and float, and kick to or hold the wall. According to Miciano, “We teach children to save themselves. We give them the skills necessary to get out of the water or stay afloat until help arrives.”

The basic water safety survival skills are all taught as private lessons. Students work one-on-one with an instructor. Instructors at The Swim Academy have extensive training working with young children, including American Red Cross lifeguard certification and Swim America instructional coaching. “Many of our instructors are moms themselves or have worked with kids as teachers, coaches or counselors, so they have experience working with children and can build a loving and trusting relationship during the one-on-one lessons,” explains Miciano.

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important safety skills. Students progress through four group levels as they learn freestyle, back, breast, and advance strokes.

Miciano points out that even though the preschool and school-age children can participate in group lessons, based on a preliminary swim evaluation, they are still receiving plenty of personal attention. “Preschool classes have no more than three children in a group. Four years and older have no more than five for beginner levels and eight at the pre-team swim level per class.”

The Swim Academy believes swimming is a family affair. Although parents do not go in the water during the lesson, they are encouraged to stay close by to watch the important skills being introduced and to reinforce these at home.

“Every other session we have a ‘Teach the Parents’ class,” says Miciano. “We invite parents into the pool with their child to teach them how to practice the skills their child has been learning. We want parents to be educated, comfortable and confident working in the water with their child.”

More advanced swimmers can join The Swim Academy’s swim clubs. “This is an excellent way for children to work on their swimming strokes in a fun, ‘less-competitive’ way,” shares Miciano, noting that swimmers may take part in developmental swim meets with other teams in the area or sister sites. “Our team is ideal for kids who love swimming but need help with their technique, confidence and endurance. Our coaches actually get in the water with the kids and work with them.”

“Swim lessons are a key component in drowning prevention so ‘get in the swim now’ to make sure the summer will be fun and safe!” says Miciano.

The Swim Academy at Weston is located at The Sagemont School’s aquatic center. This fabulous

facility boasts a heated pool, covered bleachers, changing rooms and restrooms. Call 954-384-4500 now to enroll your child. To learn more about The Swim Academy’s aquatic programs, Camp Sagemont swim lessons, splash parties, or the

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Marcella Miciano, one of the owners of The Swim Academy, says the secret to her company’s success is teaching water safety skills in a safe, positive and loving environment.



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“Our goal is to keep our residents out of nursing homes, which are often very depressing,” said Greg Anderson, managing member. “The residents receive high levels of assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like atmosphere.

Our families take comfort in knowing that their loved ones are in a safe, secure, caring environment, enjoying the quality of life they deserve.”

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All of the meals are planned by a licensed dietician to ensure that the residents get the proper nutrients. The food is prepared on location with fresh ingredients, many of which come from the vegetable garden on the premises. Tables are set with linen cloths and napkins; resort quality stemware, flatware and dishes, as well as fresh flowers. Every afternoon, the residents enjoy a social, where they have

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The residential suites are available in several different layouts. Each comes with custom furniture and drapery; built in closet organizers; wood vinyl flooring and flat panel televisions. Some residents choose to bring some of their own possessions to remind them of home. All of the bathrooms and showers are ADA compliant, making it easy to maneuver a wheel chair or transfer a patient to a shower seat without incident. The bathrooms are also equipped with resort quality towels, soaps and shampoos.

Families are encouraged to stay involved in the lives of their loved ones. Every Saturday there is a barbeque for the residents and their families. The facility is usually filled with their children and grandchildren. There is also a monthly Family Council meeting for family members with speakers who lecture on psycho-educational issues relevant to the family’s well being and the aging process. It is also another opportunity for families to get to know each other and meet with administrators.

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Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the right.

Twenty years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened!

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.

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