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38GOALS FOR A NEW YOUFind out exactly how you can achieve your wellness objectives during 2012.

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19LOCAL BUZZOur guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Monmouth County

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MonMouth Medical centerLeads the Way in Safe Care of MoMs and BaBies

to learn more about obstetrical services at Monmouth Medical center, or to inquire about tours of the eisenberg Family center, call 888-724-7123, prompt 4.

Janice Lichtenberger, M.D., MeDicaL Director of the newborn nursery at MonMouth MeDicaL center’s eisenberg faMiLy center, hoLDs one of its newest arrivaLs.

Today, it remains among the best rated nationally.• Monmouth Medical Center has been a Level III High-Risk

Maternity Center since the designation was initiated more than 40 years ago.

• Monmouth was counted among the top 5 percent in the nation as a HealthGrades Maternity Center of Excellence in 2010 and 2011. HealthGrades is a leading independent health care ratings organization.

• Monmouth maintains the lowest surgical delivery rate of a Level III obstetrical unit in New Jersey—21.5 percent compared to the statewide average of 39 percent and the national rate of 32 percent.

• Monmouth’s trial of labor after C-section rate is well above the state and national average, with 81 percent successfully delivered vaginally.

• The hospital’s breastfeeding rate among discharged postpartum patients stands at 83 percent—ranking it first among Level III facilities and providing a strong indicator of quality care.

• Monmouth performs well above the acceptable national level for preventing post-C-section infection.

• Monmouth offered the first full-time Laborist Program in the state. This distinctive program increases patient safety with ‘round-the-clock Laborist physicians who are board-certified obstetricians to monitor patients and perform deliveries on an “as-needed” basis.

• Monmouth developed the first Obstetrical Rapid Response Team in the state, ready to respond to all obstetrical emergencies.

• The Labor-and-Delivery Unit offers two attending Ob/Gyn physicians and one resident Ob/Gyn physician on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is in addition to an attending anesthesiologist, a neonatal intensive care specialist and full hospital support staff. On-call neonatal and perinatal subspecialists are available 24 hours a day for immediate consultation.

• Monmouth’s Labor-and-Delivery Unit recently expanded to accommodate demand and underwent renovations that included all new labor beds and bedside tables and the latest technology, including a state-of-the art wireless electronic fetal monitoring system. The unit is designed to accommodate each expectant mother’s birthing plan, including such delivery options as pool births.

“Monmouth Medical Center has provided this level of care, well ahead of today’s public demand and government mandates, simply because it is the right thing to do,” says Robert A. Graebe, M.D., Chair and Program Director of the Ob-Gyn Department at Monmouth. “The quality and strength of our department is mirrored in the quality of its members and has for decades been the supporting expertise that has helped Monmouth Medical Center become a national model for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.”

As A BArnABAs HeAltH fAcil ity, MonMoutH Medical Center is a part of a systemwide Obstetric Collaborative Group formed to better the quality and safety of care delivered to New Jersey women. We are proud to be leaders in that initiative.

Monmouth Medical Center has built one of the safest obstetrical and gynecologic services in the nation, and continues to expand and upgrade its facility to match its commitment to quality care and patient safety. Below are some of the highlights of Monmouth’s Maternity Center of Excellence, which with 4,400 births annually, delivers the most babies of any hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties.• More than 40 years ago, Monmouth Medical Center’s Neonatal

Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was the first of its kind in New Jersey and among the first six offered at community hospitals nationally.

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available to coordinate genetic testing and provide both prenatal and preconception genetic counseling. Patients are referred for a variety of reasons, including concerns about family history, carrier screening, prenatal screening and testing, ultrasound fi ndings and teratogen exposures.

• Expecting a baby is an exciting time affecting the lives of the prospective parents, other children, family members and friends. Monmouth offers a host of educational programs and support groups designed to meet the needs of parents-to-be and those who care about them. (See related story on next page.)

• At The Eisenberg Family Center, the nursing staff is responsible for the care of the family, which is at the center of everything we do. Our skilled and dedicated nurses are trained to assist mothers and their childbirth partners during labor and delivery, and instruct new parents and other family members in newborn care.

• One of our newest programs, the Monmouth Medical Center Cord Blood Banking Program, extends our legacy of childbirth support into the area of placental and cord blood stem cell banking.

on the mother, baby and family together.“

The new postpartum pavilion will include private patient rooms that, like the existing postpartum unit, provide homelike accommodations including hotel-like amenities such as fl at-screen televisions and WiFi Internet access for women recovering from childbirth, as well as a comfortable environment to welcome family and friends. The new pavilion also will house a newborn nursery with the latest technology to support the highest quality infant care.

Monmouth Medical Center’s Obstetrics’ Services include:• The Antenatal Testing Center provides

parents-to-be with the latest in medical technology and services to meet their perinatal needs. It is an integrated, comprehensive facility that brings together a full spectrum of antenatal testing and genetic counseling services.

• A dedicated, certifi ed genetic counselor is

tHe BirtH of A cHilD is one of life’smost wonderful and truly remarkable experiences. For decades, Monmouth Medical Center has made the experience a happy and healthy one for countless families.

For expectant parents, preparing for a baby requires making many important decisions, including choosing a hospital for the birth of the baby. In Monmouth and Ocean counties, more parents turn to Monmouth Medical Center—where more than 4,400 babies were born in 2011.

In 2012, Monmouth Medical Center is embarking upon an exciting project to expand The Eisenberg Family Center to include a new unit featuring expansive private postpartum rooms for new mothers recovering from childbirth.

“We believe that this project fosters our family-centered care philosophy and promotes mother/baby care as we prepare new families for the journey home,” says Kathleen Wilson, R.N., M.S.N., BSHA, administrative director, Children’s Hospital and Women’s Services. “While we make these exciting changes, the focus of The Eisenberg Family Center always will remain

for More tHan 40 YearS, tHe regional newborn center of the children’s hospital at Monmouth has been treating newborns in need of special care. the center includes a state-designated Level iii perinatal center—the busiest and largest of its kind in Monmouth and ocean counties, treating about 550 infants each year for such problems as prematurity, low birth weight, acute illness and congenital disorders, and for those requiring emergency surgery. the center is a leader in its highly specialized fi eld, attaining the highest survival rate of any neonatal intensive care unit of its kind in new Jersey. and it ranks in the top 25 percent for survival among the more than 300 Level iii

units that voluntarily submit statistics to the vermont/oxford network, an international database for

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at MonMouth MeDicaL center, the eisenberg faMiLy center features private, hoMeLike suites for new MoMs recovering froM chiLDbirth. shown here, nurse MeLissa stoLfa checks in on Jessica Dugo of ocean anD her newborn Daughter aDriana.

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to learn more about the wide-ranging childbirth or parenting education classes and support groups offered through Monmouth Medical center, visit www.barnabashealth.org/hospitals/monmouth_medical/community/baby.

because babies Don’t coMe with Directions, MonMouth MeDicaL center offers a host of prograMs DesigneD to Meet the neeDs of parents-to-be anD new parents. shown here, chiLDbirth eDucation Manager anD Mother of tripLets Lisa MaDDen, stanDing center, gathers with MeMbers of MoMs of MuLtipLes—a new support group she initiateD Last suMMer. aLso pictureD, thirD froM Left, is pat vena, a LicenseD, cLinicaL sociaL worker with the faMiLy heaLth consortiuM of centraL Jersey who attenDs soMe group sessions to give support to the MoMs.


page includes some moms who are expecting triplets or twins and they join ahead of time to find out information from the new moms of twins/triplets,” Madden says. “Additionally, our MMC moms group—which encompasses all moms—meets weekly and we have anywhere from eight to 15 new mothers there each week. They have a facebook page too.

The newest weekly support group—launched in October—is for new parents who may be going through any of the issues associated with postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as any of the other symptoms on the PPD spectrum.

“This group is completely confidential and is facilitated by me, along with a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the treatment of women/families experiencing PPD,” Madden says. “This support group averages six moms a week and our Facebook page is private – by invitation only.

offers a host of programs led by registered nurses certified in childbirth education that are designed to meet the needs of parents-to-be and other family members.

Additionally, Monmouth Medical Center’s staff of childbirth educators lead programs in breastfeeding and newborn care/safety, as well as support groups that allow new mothers to join other new moms to talk about what they are experiencing. And last summer, Monmouth Medical Center launched Moms of Multiples, a new support group for mothers of multiples that is led by Madden, the mother of triplets.

The only support group for mothers of multiples in the area, the group meets at Monmouth Medical Center on the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group comprises moms with or expecting multiples and offers a Facebook.com page just for group members – MMC Moms of Multiples.

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It may be one of the best ways to learn about what you can expect in the months before your baby is born, as well as begin to prepare you for that anticipated arrival.

“While no two pregnancies are alike, having the knowledge to know what to expect is very important,” says Lisa Madden, R.N., C.C.E., childbirth education manager at Monmouth Medical Center. “If you’re not educated about the birthing process, it’s difficult to feel good about what’s happening to you. And if you don’t understand what’s happening, it’s difficult to cope with the entire experience.”

She recommends that all expectant parents take a tour of the hospital maternity unit beforehand. “That way, you can become familiar and comfortable with the place,” she adds.

Monmouth Medical Center’s Community Health Education Department

KNowledge IS Power: teaching expectant MoMs What to expect


abdominal incisions, SILS uses a single one-inch incision,” Dr. Michalewski says. “The advantage over traditional laparoscopic surgery is that there is practically no visible scars, as the only scar is hidden within the umbilicus. Since there are fewer incisions, there is significantly less pain as there is less tissue trauma, less bleeding, and less risk of infection or injury from multiple port insertions.”

Robert A. Graebe, M.D., chair and program director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Monmouth, points out that the introduction of minimally invasive technologies such as robotics and SILS is changing surgery dramatically, and notes that it’s critical for people to research their treatment options to be sure they are receiving the most effective approach that will yield the best results.

Dr. Graebe, who helped to pioneer gynecologic endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery in addition to Laser surgery while a Reproductive Endocrine and Infertility fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, notes that Monmouth’s team of gynecologists and gynecologic subspecialists in the fields of gynecologic oncology, urogynecology and reproductive endocrinology are skilled in the latest robotic, laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and other minimally invasive techniques.

“At Monmouth, a nationally recognized group of sub-specialists has been assembled to meet the health care needs of women in our community,” Dr. Graebe says.

Nearly 60 percent of the hysterectomies performed at Monmouth are done robotically—including gynecologic oncology cases—with better outcomes then many major institutions nationally. A major academic medical center, Monmouth presented its Ob-Gyn resident research abstract regarding this achievement at the 2011 annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.wHen it coMes to ADvAnceD MiniMAlly invAsive

gynecologic surgery, MonMoutH MeDicAl center is tHe region’s leADer.

Monmouth was the first hospital in central New Jersey to offer robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery, and the majority of the region’s gynecologists currently performing robotic surgery were trained at Monmouth Medical Center. Robotic surgery offers patients a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery with documented benefits including less pain and scarring and a shorter recovery time.

Monmouth is the only hospital in the region employing two of what are described as the most advanced da Vinci robotic systems available. And now Monmouth Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey to perform a groundbreaking robotic surgery that takes the technology to the next level: a single-incision laparoscopic surgical (SILS) hysterectomy.

The hospital paved the way in the urogynecology field when urogynecologist Martin P. Michalewski, M.D., performed a SILS hysterectomy with the da Vinci Robot through the belly button, leaving virtually no visible scar.

“Rather than making three or four separate one-quarter-inch

robert a. graebe, M.D., chair anD prograM Director of the DepartMent of obstetrics anD gynecoLogy at MonMouth, says the introDuction of MiniMaLLy invasive technoLogies such as robotics is changing surgery DraMaticaLLy.

to learn more or for a referral to a Monmouth Medical center gynecologist or gynecologic subspecialist, call 888-724-7123.

in 2006, MonMouth MeDicaL center aDDeD another impressive achievement to its long list of minimally invasive surgical firsts, becoming the first hospital in the region to offer the da vinci® s surgical system—the sophisticated robotic platform that combines computer and robotic technologies with the skills of the surgeon to overcome the limitations of traditional surgery.

for Monmouth, the da vinci system has painted a picture of surgical precision and a future where an ever-widening population of patients will be able to benefit from the advantages offered by minimally invasive surgery. utilizing da vinci surgical technology, Monmouth Medical center gynecologists, gynecologic oncologists, urogynecologists and reproductive endocrinologists are able to treat many women who have complex gynecological problems without traditional open surgery.

to learn more about robotic surgery at Monmouth Medical center, call 888-724-7123.

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New Year, New You!We here at Monmouth Health & Life are excited to bring you a new year ful l of stories that are insightful, motivating and helpful. This past year proved fruit ful for our new team of editors. We brought a fresh new direction and design to the magazine and involved ourselves in the community by attend-ing hospital seminars; fundraisers; walks and runs; press events; trade, fashion and food shows; and store and restaurant open-ings. We also hosted a slew of marketing events ourselves—the biggest being our Best of Monmouth festival. It’s been great meeting and greeting many of you at these events, and we have many more planned for 2012—so come out and join us!

Our Ultimate Spa Guide (page 32) has grown this year, and we hope you take some time to read through it and visit some of the best spas (and medi-spas) throughout the county, whether you are looking for a quick respite during your lunch hour or a full spa day. Many spas offer Valentine’s Day specials, so now’s the perfect time to pamper yourself or someone you love.

There are many more wonderful things to take away from this issue, from learning how to make your bedroom healthy (page 28) to discovering some luxurious loungewear to cozy up in this winter (page 22). Did you know that February is National Eating Disorders Month? As many as 11 mill ion people in the U.S. are battling an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, and our article reports on a revolutionary new treatment option (page 40).

Whether your wellness goal for the year is to eat better, exercise more or reduce stress (page 38), finally achieve financial balance (page 52) or take time for yourself and escape (see our ar ticle about the Emerson Resort & Spa on page 56), we think you’ll f ind this issue to be just the motivation you need.

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Medical advisory boardMeet the experts we consult with to bring you the Most current health inforMation available.

Allergy & AsthmA frank J. picone, M.D. founder of two river allergy and asthma group and chief of the allergy/immunology Division at riverview Medical center

BAriAtric surgery karl stroM, M.D. Director of Mountainside hospital bariatric program and Director of bariatric surgery at Montclair surgical associates

BeAuty shari frieDManMedical esthetician at the peer group

BreAst surgery Dana holwitt, M.D., f.a.c.s. breast surgeon at Montclair breast center

cArdiology robert D. slaMa, M.D., f.a.c.c. chief of cardiology at summit Medical group

chiroprActic cAre Michael kirk, D.c. founder, performance health & chiropractic

dentistry Jay schuster, D.D.s. founder of Metro Dental associates

dermAtology alexanDer Doctoroff, D.o. president of the new Jersey Dermatological society and founder of Metropolitan Dermatology

Fitness spain, c.p.t., c.e.s.personal fitness trainer at the active center for health & wellness

geriAtrics l. Monica chavez, D.o. internist at holy name Medical center

integrAtive & complementAry medicine Julie taw, M.D. Medical Director of the center for integrative healing at englewood hospital and Medical center

neurology John J. halperin, M.D. Medical Director of the atlantic neuroscience institute and chair of the Department of neurosciences at overlook Medical center in summit

nutrition heiDi skolnik, M.s., c.D.n., f.a.c.s.M. president of nutrition conditioning

oBstetrics/gynecology & Women’s heAlth Matthew iaMMatteo, M.D. founder of Madison avenue ob/gyn; cinDy parnes, M.D., f.a.c.o.g., Director of women’s health, nJ women’s wellness center at Montvale health associates

occupAtionAl therApy karen z. kowalski, M.p.h., o.t.r. academic fieldwork coordinator/instructor of the proposed occupational therapy assistant program, Department of psychiatric rehabilitation and counseling professions, uMDnJ

oncology DonalD Mccain, M.D., ph.D., f.a.c.s. vice chairman and chief, gastrointestinal oncology, and chief, surgical oncology, cutaneous Malignancy program, John theurer cancer center at hackensack university Medical center

optometry Michael veliky, o.D. Director of omni center eye services

orthopedics Mark a. hartzbanD, M.D. Medical Director and founder of hartzband center for hip & knee replacement and Director of the Joint replacement service at hackensack university Medical center

pediAtrics Michael laMacchia, M.D. chairman of pediatrics at st. Joseph’s children’s hospital, st. Joseph’s regional Medical center

plAstic And cosmetic surgery valerie J. ablaza, M.D., f.a.c.s.partner and corporate vice president of the plastic surgery group; farhaD rafizaDeh, M.D., f.a.c.s., chairman of plastic surgery at Morristown Memorial hospital and owner of better plastic surgery; isaac starker, M.D., f.a.c.s., plastic surgeon at the peer group and president of the new Jersey society of plastic surgeons

podiAtry richarD t. braver, D.p.M., f.a.c.f.a.s. owner of active foot & ankle care

psychology clifforD n. lazarus, ph.D. clinical Director of the lazarus institute

rAdiology/BreAst heAlth christopher l. petti, M.D. Medical Director of bergen imaging center

reproductive heAlth ali nasseri, M.D. Medical Director of the fertility center at the valley hospital and associate professor in obstetrics & gynecology at new york university school of Medicine

sports medicine Michael l. gross, M.D. Medical Director of the active center for health & wellness and orthopedic Director of sports Medicine at hackensack university Medical center; anDrew s. levy, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at the center for advanced sports Medicine, knee and shoulder

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It’s no secret that flowers are one of the most popular gifts on Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, Monmouth County boasts a trio of long-established places to find a bouquet that will make your sweetheart smile:

The Ocean Grove Flower & Gift Shop (732.988.7900, ocean groveflowers.com) has been serving the Monmouth area since it was founded by hotel owners Ted and Ella Trouborst in 1971. Years later, coincidentally, the family sold it to fellow hotel owners Tom and Cathy Rechlin, who still run it today. Customers will find a wide variety of both traditional and modern arrangements for all occasions.

Kirk Florist (732.938.2487, kirkflorist.com), a family-owned shop in Howell, has been around for 50 years and has consistently been voted one of the best flower shops in the area. Kirk prides itself on always giving the most value to its customers.

Since 1930, Foggia Florist and Greenhouses (732.222.2999,foggiaflorist.com) has been in Oceanport. Owner Bill Hazley incor-porates nature and the beauty of the great outdoors into his arrange-ments. His flowers and bouquets have been featured everywhere from the lobbies of Trump high-rises to events in the Hamptons.

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BEACHES IN BLACK AND WHITE?Irish-born Monmouth County resident Michael Hynes traded in his tool belt for a camera strap. Once a construction worker, Hynes—who always had an interest in the arts—fol-lowed his passion for photography all the way to the Jersey Shore. “I think New Jersey is a very interesting and misunderstood state,” says Hynes. “It has both natural beauty and urban grittiness.”

Hynes shoots only in black and white because he finds that “monochromatic images quickly draw the viewer’s attention to the core of the image.” His photos offer somber and breathtaking views of nature and architecture from Ireland to Manasquan. “Growing up in Ireland, you are never far from the ocean,” says Hynes, “and being so close to the Jersey Shore now, I find it appealing to explore the various towns and include them in my work.”

Currently in Switzerland because of his wife’s job, Hynes plans to use his time there to its fullest, taking photos of the Swiss landscape, and he hopes to return ready for a summer gallery opening back home in Monmouth.

To buy prints of Hynes’ photography, visit michaelhynesphotography.com.

LET’S HAVE A HAND FOR GOOD SCENTS In cold-and-fl u season, having hand sanitizer lotion in purse or pocket is more than handy; it’s a must. What’s not so convenient is the strong alco-hol smell that may linger after you use it. That’s the effect of the 60 percent alcohol content that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand sanitizers must have in order to be effective. Fortunately, some brands are trying hard to improve hand sanitizers’ scents appeal while adhering to CDC standards. After hands-on tests, the favorite hand sanitizer in our office—the hands-down winner, you might say—was EO Hand Sanitizer Spray in organic peppermint, which uses essential oils. The peppermint was invigorating, and the gentle spray left hands feeling soft. It’s available at Whole Foods Market in Middletown and at eoproducts.com.

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THE ZUMBA EXPERIMENTI love to dance and could defi nitely use more exercise, so I decided to try Zumba, the Latin-inspired dance “fitness party” that hasbecome increasingly popular worldwide since it was born in Colombia in the late ’90s. Fitness professionals surveyed by the American College of Sports Medi-cine recently put Zumba on the list of the top 10 predicted fi tness trends for the fi rst time—it comes in at number nine for 2012.

I headed over to my local gym one Sunday to see what this workout craze was all about and found a spot in the back of the class as the instructor started the first rou-tine. At first, I struggled to keep up with the super-fast merengue, salsa and flamenco moves, but the steps were repeated enough that soon I was getting it. I felt like I was back at the Copacabana night-club in New York City, where I used to go back in my 20s. The upbeat mix of Latin songs andradio hits really had me wanting to shake it!

That’s a big part of the appeal, says Carol Thornley, owner of DanceCraft Dance Studio (732.216.6382, dancecraftonline.com) in Belmar, who also teaches Zumba through the Neptune Recreation Department and at the Neptune Senior Center: “It’s more like going to a dance club than to an exercise class, and the music is addicting.” A one-hour Zumba class burns between 400 and 800 calories. “It’s a great cardio workout because you’re interval training but constantly moving,” says Thornley.

I know I’m sold. Zumba is the most fun I’ve had working out in a long time, so I hope this fi tness fad has serious staying power. —MARISA SANDORA

From the seeds of some of our favorite plants and fruits—grapes, sunflowers, safflowers, açai, jojoba—come products that are healthy for the body and friendly to the environment, thanks to Rebecca and Benjamin Gournay, owners of the Princeton-based company Seed (seedbodycare.com). “We found that seeds are intrinsically concen-trated with antioxidants and essential fatty acids that promote healthy skin,” says Rebecca. New from the line this season:

Body Cream, with a proprietary blend of shea butter and grape seed oil, which is remarkable for its non-greasy feel. (The grape seeds come from the residue of wine production, making them even more eco-friendly.)

Therapeutic Hand Scrub, a gentle treatment that sloughs off dead skin cells. It can be followed by the line’s Healthy Hand Cream.

All products are paraben-free and are available fragrance-free or in citrus or lavender scents. Purchase them at Whole Foods Markets.

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Take a stroll among images of your favor-ite film classics at the 2012 New Jersey Flower and Garden Show, which will take place February 16–19 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison. For this event, garden designers created displays inspired by Hollywood movies. Visitors can also watch contestants compete, learn gardening tips from hor-ticulture experts and shop a marketplace with more than 100 vendors. For more information, visit njflowershow.com.

WINTER’S WONDER PILLAre you getting enough vitamin D? Michael Holick, M.D., author of The Vitamin D Solution, estimates that up to 50 percent of Americans are at risk for a defi ciency of this vital, versatile vitamin.

The main things people associate with Vitamin D are calcium absorption and

bone health, but new research suggests it promotes skin healing and blood fl ow; helps control diabetes; helps alleviate seasonal

affective disorder, premenstrual symptoms and mood swings and may even lower one’s odds of cancer. It’s also thought to improve

immune-system function, decreasing your risk of catching a cold or the fl u.

The U.S. Government recently raised the recommended daily allowance of D from 200–400 international units (IUs) to 600—and some experts suggest higher amounts. Food sources of Vitamin D include fatty fi sh (salmon, mackerel and tuna), cod liver oil,

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A FRESH START IS KEY“A purifier like our Clear Away Spray [$15] is an instant mood booster,” sug-gests aromatherapist Adora Winquist. “Spray it while stuck in traffic or after a bad date.” Available at Whole Foods or opusgaia.com.

Aromatherapy involves using essential oils—inhaled, applied topically or, less often, taken orally—as a form of complementary medicine. It’s been used to promote mental and physical health since the days of ancient Egypt.

According to Indian Lake resident Adora Winquist—an aromatherapist and founder of the aromatherapy brand Opus Gaia (877.840.4242, opusgaia.com)—the sense of smell is directly linked to memory. “When we inhale a scent it travels to the limbic system in the brain, which stores all of our memory and emotion,” says Winquist.

Each scent is said to have unique capabilities. For example, lavender is thought to be calming and induce a relaxation response, while peppermint is considered a good digestive aid. Blood orange is said to be energizing and ylang-ylang is believed to have aphrodisiac qualities.

Winquist suggests that shoppers steer clear of per fumed oils. Though they may smell similar, per fume oils lack the holistic benefits of essential oils because they are synthetically derived.

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PARTY HEALTHYA catered event requires so much preparation that you may not be able to keep healthy eating top of mind. But don’t worry—Monmouth County’s Marita Lynn Catering (877.607.4439, maritalynncatering.com), offers organic and eco-friendly meals made from local produce.

“I make sure our food is good not just for our clients, but for the planet as well,” says owner and chef Marita Lynn.

Lynn also started the At Home Lifestyle Program, which offers local families the chance to have fresh-cooked meals delivered daily. “I wanted people who are too busy to cook to have an easy way to serve healthy meals to their families.”

Are you doing all you can to protect your ticker? For American Heart Month in February, the American Heart Association (AHA) urges men and women to be proactive in preventing heart disease. Here are some tips:1. Get screened. Healthy adults should get blood-pressure screen-ings every two years, cholesterol and triglycerides screenings every five years and, beginning at age 45, blood glucose screenings every three years. 2. Watch your weight. Obesity—a body mass index of 30 or higher—is a major independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke. (Com-pute your BMI at heart.org.) Also, a waist circumference of more than 35 inches in women or 40 inches in men raises the risk of heart dis-ease more than the same amount of weight carried elsewhere. 3. Get moving. Studies have shown that for every hour you spend walking, you may increase your life expectancy by two hours. 4. Visit the dentist. People who have their teeth professionally cleaned at least once a year have a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and 13 percent lower risk of stroke.

belle of the ballGet party-ready without killing your arms. New on the beauty scene is The Glam Bar (theglambars.com), Red Bank’s fi rst “dry” hair salon, offering only blowouts and updos. Designed to be a one-stop shop for pre-party pampering, the salon also features dressing rooms for women to get ready for their event after their hair service, with accessories available for purchase and makeup services to complete the look.

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fiscal Fitness! As we head into 2012, I reflect on the things that took place in

2011 and think, would things have been different had we done better planning?

Stories of accidents, unexpected deaths, forced retirements due to facility closings —it’s all too close to us. On top of that, continued market volatility, inflation, rising health-care costs and concerns about the future of social security. All the same concerns we had in the past still continue today and factor heavily when we think about planning for our future.

living longer in Retirement. Most people I meet underestimate the amount of income required to fund a retirement that could last 20 to 30 years! According to annuity mortality tables, a healthy 65 year-old female has a 50% chance of living until age 88 or 23 years into retirement! For a married couple, at least one of you has a 25% chance of living until age 97! For the ladies who read my column, you have even more challenges—greater longevity, statistically lower earnings which mean less money going into retirement plans and social security, among other things. With company pensions slowly going away, the challenge for all of us is creating an income stream during our golden years we can’t outlive!

Inflation. The biggest threat to our long-term security. The inflation rate varies from year to year, but since 1926 it has averaged 3.1% a year. The cost of healthcare insurance and healthcare in general is rising faster than inflation. What about the cost of long-term care? About half of all Americans will need long-term care services at some point in their lives, and the number is much higher for women. Generally, Medicare pays only a very small part of long-term care expenses-and only under restricted circumstances. With longer longevity, it’s no surprise to find that nearly three out of four of nursing home residents are women, according to AARP Public Policy Institute. You need to know what Medicaid and Medicare doesn’t pay for and plan accordingly.

How long will your money last? Interest rates are at historical lows. If you are keeping your money in cash, after inflation and taxes, what is your real rate of return? Negative? How will you keep pace with rising healthcare costs? How can you insure your retirement income keeps pace? With traditional pensions going away, many people are taking a fresh look at annuities to supplement their income. According to a recent article in Barrons1, there are over 1,600 iterations of the product available, enough to make your head spin! It’s no wonder people contemplating retirement are confused about funding their retirement.

Stock and bond markets don’t always cooperate. What a year! The S&P500 Index eked out a total return gain of 2.1% (including the impact of reinvested dividends), but not with some volatility along the way. Missing just the 3 best percentage gain days last year, your gain falls to over a 10% loss. Like dominoes, return sequence, or the order in which your investment’s returns occur, can have a dramatic impact on your retirement income. More importantly, on its ability to last. Will the markets cooperate when it’s time for your first withdrawal? What can you do to minimize those unexpected risks?

We juggle careers and family. We multi-task. Our planning, as good as it seems on paper, may be incomplete. Why wait for something to happen to look for help when you should be developing those relationships now with trusted advisors. Get a second opinion. I can help.

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Debra Fournier is a Principal of Harbor Lights Financial Group, a full service wealth advisory firm located in Manasquan, N.J. She has been providing comprehensive financial planning and fee-only asset management to affluent families in Monmouth and Ocean counties for over a decade. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, a professional designation that certifies her to examine the financial ramifications of a proposed divorce settlement. These services are especially productive in divorce cases where there are complicated financial issues, significant assets or an imbalance of financial knowledge between the divorcing couple.

Debra has been a frequent guest on Good Day New York and quoted in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. She is a member of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts and serves as an executive board member of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group.

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1 Self-improve with the Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Necklace, $225. The Chinese symbol for good health, in 24K gold vermeil, hangs from your choice of beads, strung on waxed linen. Blue kyanite boosts the immune system, while green lapis brings harmonious relationships. shopskm.com. 2 Philip Stein watches contain a metal disc infused with natural frequencies intended to help regulate the body’s functions. Alleviate stress, improve your sleep and sharpen your focus with the men’s Signature Watch, $715, in stainless steel. Leonardo Jewelers, Red Bank, 732.274.7788. 3 The Buddha Brace-let, $815, is divinely simple. The rose gold and pink sapphire meditating Buddha is paired with basic wood beads on an elastic cord. Hamilton Jewelers, Red Bank, 732.741.9600. 4 Eleven million Americans suffer from eating disorders. Help raise awareness by purchasing the Lotus Love Gem, $150, designed by a survivor of anorexia. Twenty percent of proceeds benefit the Eating Disorders Coalition. catherinezadeh.com. 5 The Somaly Mam Foundation (SMF) is a nonprofi t whose mission is to end human traffi ck-ing. Help support the SMF by purchasing the survivor-made Empowerment Necklace in silk, starting at $20. somaly.org. 6 Temple St. Clair’s Nirvana Collection was inspired by the color-ful culture of Tibetan Buddhism. The 18K Stupa Ring, $15,000, is mottled with diamonds, blue sapphires and tsavorites (a kind of garnet believed to aid acceptance). Hamilton Jewelers, Red Bank, 732.741.9600. 7 Amethyst is said to have spiritual properties, and the large, square-cut stone in this Silver Depth of Beauty Ring, $358, will bring you mental clarity. The lotus is a symbol of growth, and the two buds on the 18K gold band will awaken your true potential. Soapmarket, Red Bank, 732.747.6447. 8 When the gold-dipped angel wing falls from the silk thread, repeat this mantra: “I am healthy and my body is strong.” Then your wish will come true. Dogeared’s Make A Wish Necklace, $30, Nordstrom, Freehold, 732.308.1117. 9 Celebrate your womanhood with these man-darin garnet and 18K gold Tassel Earrings, $7,100, designed to emulate the female form. hamiltonjewelers.com. —MEGHAN BASHAW

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JayNI DIMIsa alWays kNEWshe was “blessed with an eye for color.” as the daughter of the president of the West Virginia Garden Club, DiMisa has been doing floral design since age 5. But today, the owner of Rumson’s Entertain with Jane is arranging more than flow-ers. she designs, plans and executes parties—and what parties! From booking a four-star chef for an intimate dinner to pitching a big top and bringing in a baby elephant for a child’s birthday, this enter-taining powerhouse knows how to make each event an affair to remember. hoW did you get your start? as an interior designer in Florida, my job was to set up executive apartments and party planning, and floral design was a natural transi-tion. I’d design clients’ birthday parties, weddings and a lot of their political fund-raisers, including some for Jeb Bush’s campaign for governor.

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I do a lot of charity work—especially for cancer-related causes—where I donate both my flowers and time. For example, I worked on the “power of pink” luncheon for the Women’s Council for the leon hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medi-cal Center, and I’ve designed homes for habitat for humanity. do you have a guiding philosophy? In the last four years, I have lost my father, my mother-in-law, my husband, a dear friend and a dog to cancer. This has made me appreciate what life offers. as a widowed single mom, I put all my positive energy into my dream. It is a gift to have this chance to teach 10-year-old Francesca what it’s like to run a business and see her face when I show her what I’ve done. you have to go get what you want in this life. you can’t wait for someone to bring it to you. —Patti Verbanas

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1 Buy smart. “Green lifestyle” authority danny Seo, who has written numerous books on eco-friendly design, suggests bedding with natural fibers such as tencel (made from waste wood pulp) or modal (made from beech wood trees); both are free from harmful chemicals and have a silky feel. (You can find the danny Seo home line of bedding at stores like marshalls and homeGoods.)

Seo also nixes petroleum-based synthetic “memory foam” pillows and mattresses, which can emit volatile organic compounds (Vocs)

that may cause headaches; irritation of the eyes, nose and throat; nausea and other problems. Better bets: 100 percent natural latex or 100 percent organic cotton mattresses and pillows, and, if you’re not allergic, down pillows. (Find organic mat-tresses, pillows and bedding at White Lotus in highland Park and down pillows at down to Basics in Red Bank.)

2 Fight mites. “the number-one allergen found in a bedroom is the dust mite,” says andrew hirsch, m.d., of allergy & asthma associates

in Red Bank and manalapan, who notes that it is not the bugs we’re allergic to, but rather their (ew!) airborne excrement. Fortunately, there is an easy fix: Placing tightly woven encasement covers on your pillow, mattress and box spring will prevent the excrement from becoming airborne. Seo recommends purchasing dust-mite covers that are 100 percent cotton, not PVc or polyurethane-based. “You don’t want the kind that sounds crinkly,” he says. dr. hirsch also recom-mends pulling up carpet. If that’s not possible, he says,

at a LonG daY’S end, theRe’S nothInG LIke SLIPPInG BetWeen cooLsheets in your own room to restore yourself, mind, body and spirit. But there are potential hazards to your health lurking in the space that claims one-third of your life, experts tell Monmouth Health & Life. they offer these ways to make sure your bedroom is good for you:

use a vacuum cleaner with a high-efficiency particulate air (hePa) filter to clean your carpet, but leave the room for an hour afterwards because vacuuming will stir up the dust-mite excrement. Because humidity promotes dust-mite replication and mold growth, keep your room at 35 percent to 45 percent humidity level with an air con-ditioner or dehumidifier, such as the Bucketless 55-Pint dehumidifier at Brookstone.

3 Keep things Fresh. Seo recommends changing pillowcases every couple of days and replacing pillows every two years. If you’re not ready to toss yours, stick it in the freezer overnight to kill the allergens.

4 go green. Research shows that many plants can combat the “offgassing” of potentially harmful ele-ments in the atmosphere. try one of these top 10 air scrub-bers: areca, lady and bamboo palm; rubber; dracaena; eng-lish ivy; dwarf date palm; ficus alii; Boston fern; peace lily.

5 Zap the gadgets.the jury is still out as to whe-ther the electromagnetic fields that emanate from our cell phones and computers cause cancer, but with the national Institute of environmental health Science calling for more studies, why take the risk? If you must have elec-tronics in your room, move the charging station as far away from your bed as possible. and consider banning from the bedroom all blue-light-emitting devices (yes, that includes your tV). Studies show that the blue Leds can inhibit the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, disturbing your sleep cycle.

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can make it difficult to fall asleep—and stay that way—for the restorative hours of shut-eye your body needs. A sound machine can block the noise and transport you to a more serene space, piping in soothing sounds like rain or rushing air.

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favor by fill ing the room with a candle’s cozy glow—when you’re awake, of course. “A flickering flame gives the room a soft energy,” says Bornstein. Candles made from 100 percent soy create a glow without the toxins, carcinogens or soot of paraffin.

10 SLEEP IN THE DARK. But when it’s time to catch your zzzs, the darker

your room is, the better. Just as LEDs can affect melatonin production, light sneaking in from outside can likewise disturb your sleep patterns. Light-blocking window treatments—roller shades, honeycomb shades and plantation shutters are best—can eliminate up to 99 percent of that pesky outdoor light so that a restful sleep is a reality, not just a dream. —PATTI VERBANAS

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7 CHOOSE THE RIGHT HUES. The optimal colors for restful relaxation are ranges of blue (including purple and lavender) and mid-tone earthy colors (sage, beige, creams). “Avoid pastels because pastel ranges are expansive and not intimate,” advises Bornstein. “Likewise, stay away from high-energy colors such as bright yellows, reds and cobalt blue, which bring the room’s energy up—that’s what you don’t want.” Be mindful, too, of the type of paint you use. “The only way you can get a truly healthy paint is to look for ‘zero VOC,’” advises Seo. His pick: Val-spar+, found at Lowe’s, which is the only paint that’s zero-VOC and certified by the Allergy and Asthma Founda-tion due to its resistance to mold growth.

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AvAnti DAy ResoRt in my dream, i’m sitting on an azure throne in a room tiled in the colors of sea and sky as mist swirls around me and stars wink above my head. Like a happy toddler, i’m painting my body with multi-colored muds when, suddenly, i’m caught in a warm rain shower. then i’m wrapped in buttery cream and swathed in a cocoon, while gentle waves lap at my sides, but i’m not get-ting wet, and—wait! this isn’t a dream, af ter al l—it’s Razoul, Avanti’s beyond-lavish signature treatment. My service

is followed by what might be the best massage ever, thanks to the awe- some talents of head massage therapist Charlene, who knows just when and where to apply deep pressure, a gentle touch, or a hot washcloth. i arise from this nirvana reborn, with a new understanding of why Avanti’s clients wouldn’t go anywhere else to treat body or soul—or to find treatments rang-ing from facials and body therapies to teeth whitening and ear candling.

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after months of research scouring the county and reaching out to our readers, MonMouth health & life brings you this ultimate guide to the top spas in monmouth county. i was scrubbed, peeled, plucked, wrapped, rolled and rubbed, all in the name of discovering the best local places to find rejuve-nation of the body and soul, and i recap it all here, along with a listing of spas in the area, so that you can join the pampering party, just in time for valentine’s day. by LesLie Garisto Pfaff

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Milagro Spa at the atlantic club Karen’s fingers are dancing across my face as she def tly applies an aromatic blend of roasted sunflower seeds and essential oils of clove, lemon and thyme. this is my introduction to renovateur, a facial treatment by the French cosmetic brand carita that’s just short of magic: it goes on as a luxurious liquid and then gradually turns to a dry dust that’s gently wiped away with a warm towel. even more magical is the way Milagro’s 75-minute facial incorporates mas-sage and acupressure, rejuvenating and

reinvigorating the skin and—presto!—rendering stress invisible. at treatment’s end, i’m so blissed out that i don’t really care what my skin looks like—until i see it, of course, and marvel at how Karen and carita have combined their talents to take years off my face. if for some inexplicable reason you decide to forgo the facial, Milagro’s massages and body treatments are also masterful (and it has the softest spa robes i’ve ever worn).

Milagro Spa at the Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic

Ave., Manasquan, 732.223.2296. 325 Maple Ave.,

Red Bank, 732.450.4400, milagrospa.com

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Mosaic salon & spaMosaic is famous for its massages, and a session with Kathleen makes me understand why. she manages to be congenial and authoritative at the same time—as if your best fr iend suddenly developed an encyclopedic knowledge of therapeutic massage (and the hands of an angel). Before she starts, she asks me about my needs and makes me promise to tell her if anything feels less than perfect. Then she brilliantly works out all of my kinks and sore spots (adding some reiki

to the massage where she senses it’s needed), leaving my always-tense upper back feeling better than it has in years and the rest of me ready to face the world with a spring in my step. You’ll also f ind fabulous facials and body treatments here as well as a roster of healing modalities, from cupping and ear candling to healing mineral lamps.

Mosaic Salon & Spa, 1392 Saint Georges Ave.,

Avenel, 732.669.9880. 508 Broad St.,

Shrewsbury, 732.530.8877. 65 Route 34 North,

Morganville, 732.772.1838, mosaicsalonspa.com

Hand & sTone Massage and Facial spa multiple locations

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illusions Hair salon & daY spa3475 route 9 northFreehold 732.462.2101

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lilY pad daY spa 517 route 33 eastMillstone Township 732.792.1772

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Massage envYmultiple locations

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ocean place resorT & spaone ocean Blvd.long Branch 800.411.6493

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peTer conTe salon & spa 128 Main st.Matawan 732.290.2691

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senseaBiliTies260 route 71 Manasquan732.449.2244

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sKin & BonesdaY spa31 church st.little silver 732.530.5030

skinandbonesdayspa.com

spa aT THe galleria 2 Bridge ave.red Bank 732.212.1882

galleriaspagnj.com

spa la rue63 Taylor ave.Manasquan732.223.8722

spalarue.com

spa on 33The salon at Manalapan167 route 33Manalapan732.780.4300

Tarise daY spavalley park professional center2517 route 35Manasquan732.722.7717

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THoMpson’s salonspa 31 White rd.shrewsbury 732.747.6410

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allure plasTic surgerY cenTer48 pavilion ave. at ocean Blvd. long Branch 732.483.1800

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Birovenus Medical spasycamore commons34 sycamore ave.little silver 732.530.3222

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Jeunesse Medical spa733 n. Beers st. suite u7Holmdel 732.739.3033

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l’aMore laser & Med spaJode professional plaza193 route 9 suite 2aManalapan732.252.9415

lamorenj.com

Medical aesTHeTics oF red BanK1 Harding road suite 206red Bank 732.530.3733

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THe Medispa aT sHreWsBurY480 shrewsbury plazashrewsbury 732.460.0600

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Mirelle MedispaBrielle Hills professional park2640 route 70 Building 5 suite 102BManasquan732.292.0100

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reneW cosMeTic and laser cenTer 510 route 9 northManalapan 732.972.3233

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Orange Skye Day & WellneSS SpaIs this north africa or the Jersey Shore? With my eyes closed, as I take in the entic- ing scents of sandalwood, pomegranate and vanilla oils that are being vigorously massaged into all of my aching muscles, I’m not entirely sure, and maybe that’s the point of Orange Skye’s Moroccan Body Treatment. To the sound of birdsong and waves breaking on the sand, I’m transported far beyond the stressors of everyday life as my skin is brushed, buffed, scrubbed, oiled, massaged, hydrated, exfoliated and infused with anti-

aging antioxidants. after an hour of pam-pering (that whizzes by like a Moroccan wind), I leave Orange Skye soft, glowing and smelling like fresh-baked cookies (thanks to the organic sugar scrub and the sweetly fragrant oils). Housed in a gra- cious turn-of-the-century home, this spa is welcoming and comfortable, but its services—from an infrared sauna and hot stone facials to ayurvedic treatments and an aqua detox foot spa—are as cutting-edge as you’ll find anywhere in the state.

Orange Skye Day & Wellness Spa, 254 Route 35

South, Red Bank, 732.530.9003, orangeskyespanj.com

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Wisteria Beautyif you can tear yourself away from Wister-ia’s expansive line of luxury skin-care and cosmetic products, you’ll find a whole other world one flight up. With its high ceil-ings and exposed brick walls, the second story feels like an upscale loft, and it strikes me as the perfect place for my first-ever high-tech, high-luxe facial-peel-micro-dermabrasion treatment. after Wisteria’s incredibly talented esthetician tara mas-saged my face and swathed it in heated lavender-scented towels, she applied a

detoxifying fruit enzyme mask to clean and soften my skin, followed by more massage, a pleasantly tingly glycolic acid peel, another warm towel, yet another massage and, finally, microdermabrasion with a diamond-tipped rod, which feels like the tongue of a particularly solicitous cat and sucks months of grit out of my overworked pores. suddenly i’m a microdermabrasion convert. Who knew it could be so easy and feel (and make me look) so good?

Wisteria Beauty, 17 Broad St., Red Bank,

732.530.9491, wisteriabeauty.com

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We often think of massage as an occasional indulgence—a way to “treat” ourselves after a particularly stressful week or month. But that time spent on personal pampering is also doing the body good: scientific evidence points to tangible health benefits resulting from regular massage, including better digestion, better circulation, faster healing times and relief from pain. in fact, some hospitals have begun offering therapeutic massage therapy. here, experts answer some common questions relating to stress and massage:What effect does stress have on the body? When we are feeling stressed, the body activates its sympathetic nervous system, which causes the “fight or flight” reac- tion, explains Raj gupta, D.C., founder of garden state spine and Pain institute in eatontown. “for example, if someone sneaks up behind you and screams, the scared feeling you get is your body going into fight or flight mode—it’s preparing to attack or run away,” explains Dr. gupta. “that split-second decision takes place in the nervous system.”

During “fight or flight,” the body releases special hormones, including cortisol and norepinephrine, which cause an increase in heart rate, tightening of the muscles and a reduction in digestion, immune system function and saliva production—all so that the body can use that excess energy to protect itself. “the problem is that we are coming in contact with so many stressors that our adrenals are pumping out

hormones constantly and becoming tired,” says Dr. gupta. “a host of health problems occur when ‘fight or flight’ is stimulated too often: hair loss, heart problems, skin disease and sleep disorders.” also, when stress is continual, the muscles stay taut, which prevents fresh blood from flowing into them and pushing out the old blood.

What are toxins? When stress hormones are stored in the fat cells, they become toxins. also, when we become tired from stress, exercise or lack of sleep, the body creates another toxin—lactic acid. “Lactic acid is a waste product of our muscles, like exhaust in a car,” explains John marco, a physical therapist and the founder and Coo of hand and stone massage and facial spa, a national company headquartered in hamilton with a location in emerson. When the body is consistently producing lactic acid without

releasing it, it creates a buildup, which leads to an achy feeling. hoW can massage help? “massage works similarly to squeezing water out of a sponge,” says Dr. gupta. “the therapist is pushing toxins out so nutrients can get into the muscles. it’s like a cleansing.”

Your therapist will likely advise you to drink water after your massage. this is because when those toxins are released, they enter the bloodstream and need to pass through the liver and the kidneys to leave the body.

massage also activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system—which allows the body to “rest and digest” and to release endorphins, or “feel good” hormones. now relaxed, the body allows itself to heal and recharge, resulting in that tranquil, blissful state we experience after a relaxing massage. Your heart rate slows, your lungs expand, your muscles relax and the immune and digestive systems resume functioning normally. “massage benefits anyone under stress,” says Dr. gupta. “the relaxation effects sometimes can last two or three days after the massage.”

“When we connect massage to healthy lifestyle, it’s a proven modality backed by hospitals,” adds marco. for best results, therapists recommend that you get a massage regularly—as often as weekly, says gupta—and with Valentine’s Day specials in many salons, now is the perfect time to start. —Liz Donovan

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Be speciFic. it’s not enough to tell yourself, “i’m going to walk more,” says Megan Moeller, a health coach and manager of the university of iowa’s wellness program, which features a popular online program that allows employees to track their goals and reward themselves when they meet them. you need to have a plan, such as “i’m going to walk for 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week.”

Make sure your goal is MeasuraBle. instead of setting a goal of drinking “more” water, decide how much you’ll imbibe—maybe two additional 8-ounce glasses every day.

get organized. record your goal in a journal and consider downloading a log from a website such as spark people.com or mypyramidtracker.gov. or try a mobile app, such as Weight Watchers or couch to 5k. “you need to be

able to track your progress,” says Moeller. Focus on your actions. if you want to lose weight,

think about how you’ll accomplish that as well as the number of pounds you want to drop. so you might decide, “i’m going to pack one fruit and one vegetable in my lunch every day this week.”

Be realistic. “the most weight you can lose—and keep off—is 10 to 15 percent of your body weight,” says david gold-berg, ph.d., a psychologist in the bariatric surgery program at Monmouth Medical center and clinical director of little silver Behavioral health. “i tell people not to focus on a particular number on the scale, because it’s easy to go astray. instead, focus on things you may be able to do if you drop some pounds —climb the stairs more easily or shop for regular-size cloth-ing.” also, create short-term targets for yourself. “they’ll make your long-term goals more realistic,” says Moeller. For example, if you’ve chosen to quit smoking, you might decide, “one week from now, i will limit smoking to three cigarettes a day.” “that may be more attainable than quitting cold turkey,” says Moeller.

think positive. instead of obsessing about how you

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believe you’ve fallen short (you only made it to the gym twice this week, for instance), “focus on what went well,” says Moeller. “Two days of working out are better than nothing.” Research shows that the more you believe in your ability to accomplish a goal, the better your chances of actually doing it.

RewaRd sMall wins. if you’ve stuck to your exercise goal after a month or so, reward yourself—per-haps with a pedicure or something else you enjoy. “it helps you to recognize your progress,” says Moeller. in the long term, though, an even better idea is to identify the intrinsic rewards you gain by sticking with your resolve, such as “i had more energy” or “i slept better.” “an intrinsic reward allows you to see how your behavior is leading to changes in your body,” she says.

seT a deadline foR youRself. “if youdon’t create a time frame for meeting your goal, you’ll always be waiting for the magic moment,” says Moeller.

Go public. any time you announce your goal to others—whether it’s telling a family member or friend in person or posting it on facebook—your accountability becomes greater. “we don’t like to disappoint others,” notes Moeller.

buddy up. it’s much tougher to back out of meet-ing a friend for a morning walk than it is to hit the snooze button on your alarm clock. so find a pal who shares the same goal and work toward it together. also, “getting support from others who can give you feedback—about your weight loss, for instance—is important,” says dr. Goldberg. “any comments that rein-force your progress are key.”

idenTify youR challenGes. write down obsta-cles you know you’ll face, then decide how to deal with them, advises Moeller. for instance, if you’re trying to lose weight and will be attending a party, plan how you’ll avoid overeating. you might bring your own “safety” food, or you may decide to enjoy the foods you love but consume smaller portions. “if you plan how to respond to a situation in advance, you’ll probably make a better decision than you would in the moment,” says Moeller.

sTeeR cleaR of TeMpTaTion. “you may have to distance yourself from locations or people who encourage old behavior,” says Moeller. if you’re trying to quit smoking, for instance, avoid the smoking area during your coffee break.

consideR MakinG anoTheR posiTive chanGe. Research shows that when you’re making one adjustment in your life, it’s usually a good time to make another one too. “if you’re motivated, you might as well strike while the iron is hot,” Moeller says. in fact, some goals go hand in hand. for instance, if you’re quit-ting smoking, consider starting an exercise program. exercise becomes easier when you kick the habit, and it can help relieve stress—and use that extra energy and lung capacity.

don’T Give up. even if you’ve tried and failed to meet your goal before, it doesn’t mean you can’t triumph this time. says Moeller: “you’re better prepared to make the change now.”

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When dieting turns

deadlyFamily-based therapy

oFFers hope For those suFFering From

eating disordersBy LesLie Garisto Pfaff

iscovering that your child has an eating disorder is like falling down the rabbit hole into a disorienting netherworld where the usual rules have been turned on their head. how is it possible that the young person you nur- tured and nourished is suddenly refusing nourishment—or frantically overindulging?

susan Maccia’s rabbit-hole journey began at a family party in her verona home in 2005. her 13-year-old daughter, christine, had just returned from camp, where she’d lost a considerable amount of weight. after eating dessert, Maccia says, her daughter seemed “agitated” and left the dinner table for her bed-room. When Maccia looked in on her to see what was up, she found christine on the floor, frantically doing crunches and sobbing.

it was the first inkling the family had that christine was suffering from an eat-ing disorder. after receiving an official diagnosis from a therapist and spending several weeks trying to find appropri-ate treatment, the Maccias were able to

check her into the eating disorders unit at a nearby hospital, where, over the next few months, she was discharged and readmitted twice. it was clear that christine wasn’t responding to treatment, and her mother was feeling increasingly desperate. “she was failing fast,” Maccia says, “and during her third hospitalization they basically said she had to go into a residential facility because she was in the grip of the eating disorder and didn’t have the strength to fight it at the time, mentally or physically.”

Because there were no residential facilities in new Jersey, Maccia enrolled her daughter in an eating disorders center in utah that could take her immedi- ately. after 13 months in treatment, christine returned home. she’d regained much of the weight that she’d lost; she was eating again; and, thanks to intensive therapy, she was feeling better about her weight and herself. But last septem-ber, at the start of her freshman year at the university of north carolina, chris-tine relapsed. her parents pulled her out

of school, and she was readmitted to the rehab center. today, she’s living at home, attending college at Montclair state university and hoping to return to north carolina in the near future.

as Maccia learned firsthand, eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are among the most intractable of illnesses. until recently, the best therapies showed only a 20 percent success rate after a year of treatment. and among mental illnesses, eating disorders are by far the most deadly, with a fatality rate of 10 percent per decade (which means that for each decade that a person suffers with the disease, her chance of dying is 10 percent). “there have been fantastic individual successes,” notes thomas insell, M.D., director of the national institute of Mental health, “but overall it’s been a very difficult illness to treat.”

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is in charge of his or her care (usually in partnership with a trained therapist)—are showing one-year success rates of 50 percent. When you compare that to the 20 percent rate for other treatments, says Dr. Insell, “it’s an important differential.”

It’s certainly important to patients and their families. For serious eating disorders that might otherwise require hospitaliza-tion or inpatient treatment, family therapy generally helps families avoid interrupt-ing a child’s schooling and normal social life. And parents often find that they’re uniquely qualified to help keep their child on track because they’re so strongly motivated to do so.

What about siblings? An eating disor-der disrupts family life in countless ways, large and small, and it may make brothers and sisters feel marginalized (“All anyone cares about is her”) and burdened by the illness. Family-based therapy sessions allow siblings to voice their grievances, understand what’s going on, and—most important—learn that they’re not to blame or responsible for making things better. Another significant benefit: Family-based therapy costs considerably less than an inpatient program.

Not AN eAsy FIxDespite its benefits and success rates, family-based therapy does have draw-backs that may be prohibitive for some families. “It is often impractical in families where one or two parents are working,” says Donald erwin, Ph.D., an eating disorders specialist at Monmouth Psy-chology Associates in tinton Falls. one parent, for instance, may have to take family or medical leave, or the family may have to bring in a relative to cover for them during working hours. the job of getting an adolescent with anorexia to eat can be daunting—and disruptive—espe-cially in the first phase of treatment, and not all families are willing or able to take it on. In addition, inpatient programs may be necessary if there are pressing medi-cal issues involved—if the eating disorder has resulted in severe dehydration or low heart rate, for instance. the good news is that, if you do send your child to an inpatient program, you can apply the principles of family-based therapy to his or her transition to home life and indepen-dent eating once he or she is discharged. And an increasing number of individual therapists are incorporating family-based methods into their treatment approaches.

the PAreNts’ jobIn most family-based therapies there are three phases of treatment, and parents play an important role in all three. In the first phase, which usually lasts one to two months, parents are expected to assume complete control of their child’s eating behavior, and the entire family—siblings included—meets with a therapist, gener-ally once a week. the therapist focuses on the dangers of severe malnutrition, assesses the family’s typical interaction pattern and eating habits, and, at a fam-ily meal, assists parents in encouraging their child to eat a little more than he or she was prepared to. the therapist trains parents to express sympathy and under-standing about their child’s ambivalence while at the same time being verbally per-

sistent in their expectation that starvation is not an option. they can express to their child that while he or she may have many choices, being ill isn’t one of them.

In the second phase, control of eating is gradually transferred back to the adoles-cent, and therapy focuses on the patient’s progress. When the transfer is complete, phase three begins; therapy at this point may be less about the eating disorder than about typical developmental issues like curfews and friendships. even in phase three, it’s unlikely that the child will be making all food-related decisions on his or her own; as in other families, parents will still call at least some of the shots.

WhAt About MeDIcAtIoN?If your child is suffering from anxiety and/or depression—conditions that often accompany an eating disorder—pre-scription antidepressants can help. Antidepressants may also help control

the symptoms of bulimia and binge eating disorder, especially when used in con-junction with other therapies. Anorexia, however, remains mostly resistant to medication. “At one point there was a lot of interest in some of the atypical second generation anti-psychotics,” notes Dr. Insell, “because weight gain is a major side effect. but the results were pretty disappointing, mainly because nobody wanted to take them.”

eArly DetectIoNWhatever the therapy, experts agree that the earlier an eating disorder is discovered and treated, the easier it is to manage. “We know that if people are identified and receive treatment early in the disorder, the chances of its becoming a severe chronic illness are significantly decreased,” says therapist lara Gregorio, program manager at the National eat-ing Disorders Association (NeDA). In fact, NeDA is introducing legislation in several states to have eating disorders added to the list of required school health screenings, along with tests for vision, hearing, scoliosis and so on. until that happens, however, parents need to be alert to potential signs. According to Marnie Fegan, Psy.D., cofounder of the begin Within center for Nutritional and Psychological Wellness in red bank, they include sudden, unexplained weight loss, a change in eating behaviors (a refusal to eat formerly favorite foods, for instance, or an unexpected switch to vegetarianism), an increase in exercise or signs of secret bingeing (a feature of bulimia) like a stash of food wrappers.

If you suspect an eating disorder, talk with your child and let him or her know you’re concerned. unless the conversa-tion allays your suspicions (keeping in mind that denial often goes hand in hand with the condition), you should speak to a therapist as well—preferably some-one who specializes in eating disorders. “I’ve been doing this for 30-some years,” says Dr. erwin, “and my clinical expertise allows me to interpret information very quickly. If you don’t specialize in the field, it’s a whole other ballgame.” If you decide to pursue family-based therapy, you’ll find more information, including a list of therapists, on websites like maudsley parents.org and feast-ed.org. If you can’t locate a specialist in your area, there are short courses, including one sponsored by the eating Disorders Program at the

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Anorexia nervosa involves an obsession about food and weight and, generally, the desire to lose weight by any means possible, including starvation and/or excessive exercise.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by bingeing—eating large amounts of food— followed by purging—an attempt to quickly get rid of the extra calories through forced vomiting or extreme exercise.

Binge eating disorder is similar to bulimia in that it involves bingeing—extreme overeating—but it doesn’t involve purging.

University of California at San Diego, that train parents in the family-based method.

Why an eating DiSorDer?Most parents can’t help asking what caused the problem, and not long ago, one of the answers might have been “you.” Like autism and schizophrenia before them, anorexia and other eating disorders were once considered the result of a dysfunctional family environ-ment. now, an increasing number of researchers believe that biology—in |the form of hormones, perhaps—and genetics both contribute too. eating disorders tend to run in families, along with other conditions like anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

other family members’ problems can be relevant in a more immediate sense as well. “Whenever i do a family history, i find at least one other family member with a related problem, if not an eating disorder, then addiction, anxiety and so on,” says Jody Weiner Davis, L.C.S.W., a family therapist in englishtown who specializes in eating disorders.

Culture plays a role as well: Kids today can’t escape the pervasive message that fat is bad and thin is good, and they’re dieting—and develop-ing eating disorders—at an increasingly younger age. “We used to say it started at 13 in girls,” notes Dr. insell, “but it’s happening younger and it’s happening in boys too. there was also a time when this was thought to be mostly a white, upper-middle-class kids’ disease, but that’s not true anymore either.” he notes that eating disorders often strike the most successful adoles-cents—kids who were good students and high-performing athletes. Christine Maccia, for example, was a competi-tive swimmer who was terrified that she might not make her times if she put on weight.

Still, one of the salient features of family-based therapy is that it doesn’t con-centrate on the “why” of eating disorders but on the all-important “how”: how to empower families to come together and save the life of the child they cherish.

For information, support and more resources, contact the national

eating Disorders association (neDa) at 212.575.6200

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did you know?native to China, the fuzzy kiwifruit or kiwi has a very short history in America. The first u.S. kiwis were planted in 1960, and it was not until the mid-’70s that the fruit started to gain national popularity. The tri-state area’s climate prohibits farming kiwis; most of America’s kiwi crop comes from the west Coast, but the fruit is also found in Virginia and north Carolina. worldwide, the leading producers are italy and new Zealand.

The fuzzy kiwi also comes in a golden form, a less tangy version of the traditionally green fruit. The green and yellow tones often get kiwis classified as a citrus fruit, but they’re actually a berry.

PowerThe newsletter Environmental Nutrition has named the kiwi one of the “15 super foods for super health”—and no wonder. At an average 92 calories per serving—which is approximately two medium-sized kiwis—this fruit holds double the daily recommended serving of vitamin C. That’s more per size than oranges!

It’s the tasty, low-cal, vItamIn-rIch fruIt your grandmother never heard of

PrePArekiwis have a place in any part of your daily menu. Blend one into a morning smoothie or bake them into muffins. kiwis can also be chopped up and added to a salad, taco or kebab—even paired with lamb. For dessert, kiwis are often served in ice cream or tarts or even just dipped in chocolate.

To use as a meat tenderizer, simply lay slices on top of meat for 10 minutes. The enzymes will break down the protein and add a subtle, tangy flavor. The versatile kiwi can also be blended into a marinade. —MAureen SCully

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kiwis are also a good source of potas-sium, fiber, vitamin k and actinidine, an enzyme that breaks down proteins and dairy products and promotes a healthy digestive system.

Though many people peel or scoop out a kiwi before eating, the peel is actually where most of the vitamins are found. The skin is completely edible and just needs to be scrubbed or “shaved” lightly with a peeler to remove the fuzzy hairs of the exterior.

Buy · STore · GrowThere are two ways to tell if a kiwi is ripe: scent and softness. A ripe kiwi will have a strong, tangy fragrance similar to citrus fruit and will yield to slight pressure—just squeeze it lightly between your index finger and thumb.

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A rose mAy be A rosemay be a rose … but when you’re talking pizza, it’s another story. Especially if you go back to where it all began—Napoli, the city by the sea. It’s there, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, that San Marzano plum tomatoes—the only ones deemed worthy of pizza, according to the VPN (Verace Pizza Napolitana), the association that certifies genuine Nea-politan-style pizza the world over—grow sweet and fleshy. Where mozzarella is made fresh every day. Where basil leaves shoot up big and green under the Mediterranean sun. Add Italian double-zero flour, a dash of salt and, of course, extra-virgin olive oil, and you have almost all of the ingredients you need to make una vera pizza napoletana—a true Neapolitan pizza. What’s left? Yeast, water and, most important of all, a brick oven.

Thirty-three of those dome-shaped brick chambers still stand among the ruins of ancient Pompeii, extraordinarily intact: A layer of clay over the bricks provides insulation, while terra-cotta tiles line the floor. “The real beauty of the brick oven is the way it radiates the heat,” says Jeff Tenner, executive chef at Bertucci’s in Hazlet. “You get intense heat from the stone hearth and then the concave interior provides an even heat throughout the oven.”

It’s this age-old marvel of engineer-ing, still in use today, that generates temperatures of 1,000 degrees plus, and that’s a key factor: “This means that the crust achieves its beautiful crispness and the toppings and cheese are all cooked evenly—and fast!” Tenner explains.

In fact, authentic brick-oven pizzas should be turned out in about 90 seconds—that flash-baking is what allows the crust to come out charred and blistered but still pliable. Crisp and puffy, it creates the perfect foil for the creaminess of the melted mozzarella. Incidentally, the cheese should not create a rubbery seal over the pizza’s sur face (l ike, say, at Domino’s or Pizza Hut). Instead, it should form puddles of milky goodness, which, in turn, contrast with the mild acidity of the tomatoes.

At Bertucci’s, the tomatoes don’t come from Naples but are “hand- selected each summer in California,” says Tenner. And the sauce atop a true

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Neapolitan pizza? It shouldn’t be some fancy herb-laden pseudo-marinara con-coction, authorities insist, but simple pureed tomatoes.

Proportion is important too, with the perfect Neapolitan pie consisting of one-third crust, one-third tomato and one-third mozzarella. When fed into the mouth of a wood-fired oven for just seconds, these humble yet high-quality

ingredients take on the characteristic flavor coveted all over the planet. Have we f ired up your appetite for pizza now? Seek out a brick oven for the real deal—while wood is the fuel they used in Pompeii, coal works too. Cast aside any urges for pineapple or ham toppings, and opt instead for simple, savory—and absolutely sublime. —Maria LissandreLLo

Where to indulgealbivi brick oven866 Perrineville Rd., Millstone Twp.732.446.8211, albivi.com

antonio’s brick oven pizza280 Route 9, Morganville732.617.1600

bertucci’s2847 Route 35, Hazlet732.264.2422, bertuccis.com

cibo—coal infused brick oven287 Route 35, Red Bank732.219.8800, cibopizzacafe.com

fratellis pizzeria500 Route 35, Red Bank732.747.4737, fratellis-pizzeria.com

grimaldi’s coal brick-oven pizza123 Bay Ave., Highlands732.291.1711, grimaldis.net

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these products can also help you produce the perfect pizza at home: 1 Pizza Que grill stone no brick oven? this stone turns your backyard BBQ into the next best thing. made of porous clay, it captures heat to reach the high temps needed to turn your pie into a piping-hot temptation. $99.95 at williams-sonoma.com. 2 Emile Henry flame-top pizza stone this specially glazed pizza stone isn’t just gorgeous—it’s practical, too, allowing you to cook pizza in the oven, under the broiler or right on your stovetop. Developed to with- stand ultra-high temperatures, it lets you “fake” wood-fired flavor and washes clean with soap and water. $49.99 at chefcentral.com. 3 Fontana Gusto wood-fired outdoor oventhe composite stone bottom in this italian-made outdoor convection oven absorbs moisture in your pizza dough, resulting in a crisp, golden crust. A trio of wire racks in the upper chamber let you roast meats, poultry, veggies and just about anything you like. From $5,000 at Williams-Sonoma. 4 Beehive oven Fueled by hardwoods or fruitwood, this hand-crafted, terra-cotta, wood-fired oven gives pizzas (and other foods) a distinctive, flavorful char. As a bonus, it lends your backyard a touch of rustic charm. $1,995, 866.305.2675, alfrescoimports.com. 5 All-Clad pizza set Soapstone is the special “ingredient” that allows your pizzas, focaccias and flatbreads to come out crisp without scorching thanks to its ability to absorb heat and disperse it evenly. it also stays hot long after it’s out of the oven so your pies remain warm. Comes with a stainless-steel tray with handles and an 11˝-long pizza cutter featuring an ergonomic handle. $93.97 at amazon.com.

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HAZLETTHE SHORE CAFÉ Italian bistro with homemade desserts, 1104 Route 36, 732.888.0288

YESTERDAY’S RESTAURANT Authentic southern Italian and American fare, 3153 Route 35, 732.264.3777

HIGHLANDSBAY AVENUE TRATTORIA Delightful Italian fare in a casual setting, 122 Bay Ave., 732.872.9800

HOLMDELTURNING POINT Quaint brunch eatery, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.615.9000

HOWELLCHRISTIE’S Upscale yet casual Italian seafood grill, BYO, 2420 Route 9 South, 732.780.8310

KEYPORTDREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajun-influenced fare, BYO, 28 E. Front St., 732.739.9219

TRINITY RESTAURANT Inspired seasonal American cuisine, 84 Broad St., 732.888.1998

LITTLE SILVERRAY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET Fresh seafood selection, 123–125 Markham Pl., 732.758.8166

ZOE BISTRO Eclectic American fare with global influences, 151 Markham Pl., 732.747.9988

LONG BRANCHAVENUE A combination of traditional French and American cuisines, 23 Ocean Ave., 732.759.2900

ROONEY’S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Fine seafood eatery with a raw bar, 100 Ocean Ave. North, 732.870.1200

MANALAPANPEKING PAVILION Upscale Chinese cuisine in a modern setting, 110 Route 33 West, 732.308.9700

SPARGO’S GRILLE Unique California/Caribbean fare, 130 Route 33 West, 732.294.9921

MANASQUANASAHI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE Classic Japanese cuisine including hibachi grill and sushi, 99 Taylor Ave., 732.223.2669

SURF TACO Traditional Mexican fare with seaside twists, 121 Parker Ave., 732.223.7757

MARLBORO BRIOSO RISTORANTE Authentic Italian, BYO, Willow Pointe Shopping Center, 184 Route 9 North, 732.617.1700

MATAWANCAFE 34 BISTRO American fare with Italian influences, 787 Route 34 North, 732.583.9700

MIDDLETOWN CROWN PALACE Fine Chinese cuisine featuring dim sum, 1283 Route 35 South, 732.615.9888

NEELAM EXOTIC INDIAN CUISINE Authentic Indian fare, 1178 Route 35 South, 732.671.8900

MONMOUTH BEACH MICHAEL ANGELO’S Italian cuisine with pizza and seafood dishes, 36 Beach Rd., 732.222.6910

SALLEE TEE’S GRILLE Pasta, seafood and burgers, 33 West St., 732.834.8999

NEPTUNE BRENNEN’S STEAKHOUSE Classic American steak house, 62 W. Sylvania Ave., 732.774.5040

MOM’S KITCHEN Fine Italian cooking, 1129 Fifth Ave., 732.775.4823

OAKHURST MIKE AND NELLIE’S Italian grill with prime steaks and seafood, BYO, 1801 Route 35 North, 732.531.7251

TAKARA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE Japanese fare featuring sushi and hibachi, 1610 Route 35 South, 732.663.1899

OCEANICHIBAN HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE Fine Japanese dining, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.493.1115

PICCOLA ITALIA Classic Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flavors, 837 West Park Ave., 732.493.3090

OCEAN GROVESEAGRASS Contemporary American fare in an upscale but relaxed setting, 68 Main Ave., 732.869.0770

RED BANK DUBLIN HOUSE RESTAURANT & PUB Authentic Irish pub food and brews, 30 Monmouth St., 732.747.6699

NICHOLAS Premier New American cuisine featuring a chef’s table behind-the-scenes experience, 160 Route 35 South, 732.345.9977

RUMSON BARNACLE BILL’S Casual seafood eatery that also features burgers and brunch, 1 First St., 732.747.8396

DAVID BURKE FROMAGERIE Fine, inventive American and Continental cuisine, 26 Ridge Rd., 732.842.8088

SEA BRIGHT ANGELICA’S Italian cuisine featuring freshly made desserts, BYO, 1070 Ocean Ave., 732.842.2800

SEA GIRT FRATELLO’S Classic Italian fare with an extensive wine list, 810 The Plaza, 732.974.8833

SHREWSBURYPOP’S GARAGE Sustainable Mexican cocina, 540 Broad St., Route 35, 732.530.7677

SPRING LAKEBLACK TRUMPET AT THE GRAND VICTORIAN HOTEL Contemporary American fare with seaside dining, 1505 Ocean Ave., 732.449.4700

WALLSHOGUN LEGENDS Asian fusion, sushi and hibachi, 1969 Route 34 South, 732.449.6696

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our country is strugglingthrough tough economic times. Though unemployment had ticked down slightly at press time, housing remained anemic and the euro’s persistent sniffles were starting to look like contagious double pneumonia. Amid such financial insta-bility, how can you maintain reasonable proportion in your own financial life—and a healthy balance in your bank? Our financial specialist focuses on six factors:

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THROUGH FEB 19Catch August Wilson’s JITNEY at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. Set in 1977 Pittsburgh, this play tells the tale of gypsy cab drivers, star-crossed lovers and an estranged father and son. Tickets: $24–$57. To learn more, call 732.842.9000 or visit trtc.org.

FEB 5 and MaR 4 The Thompson Park Creative Arts Center invites you to try your hand at pottery painting during OpEN CEramICs in Lincroft, 12:30–4:30 p.m. No experience is required to paint a piece of pre-fired work, which will be glazed and ready to enjoy within the week. Cost: $6 per hour plus the cost of bisque-ware (starting at $3). Call 732.842.4000 or visit monmouthcountyparks.com for details.

FEB 9 Known for her work on Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Chris Rock Show, comedienne WaNda sYkEs will be performing at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, 8 p.m. Sykes has written a book, hosted two HBO specials and won four Emmys for her writing. Tickets: $39–$129. For additional information,please call 732.842.9000 or visit countbasietheatre.org.

FEB 11 The Ocean Grove Cham-ber of Commerce is celebrating Valen-tine’s Day with its annual ChOCOlaTE lOvErs’ WEEkENd in Ocean Grove, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Tour Ocean Grove’s

$23 from Feb. 25 to Mar. 2, $25 on race day; $10 for children in advance, $15 on race day. Call 732.894.9096 or visit jerseyrunner.com to learn more.

MaR 22–25 Plan a movie night that stretches into a full weekend at the GardEN sTaTE FIlm FEsTIval at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park. Now in its 10th year, this event provides a venue for independent filmmakers to show their work. Friday night will feature a cocktail gala and special screening. Tickets: $50 for a weekend pass, which includes regular screenings, panel discussions, workshops and the gala. Special events are priced separately. Go to gsff.org for a listing of films and a calendar of the weekend’s events.

MaR 24 Kids and the young at heart can create a kite and send it sailing during Monmouth County Parks’ Old-FashIONEd kITE-makING Class at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel, 12:30 p.m. Participants will use news-paper, twigs and fabric as materials for the kite. Free admission. For more information, call 732.946.3758 or visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

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local shops and Victorian inns hunting for hearts and sampling chocolate. This free self-guided tour starts and ends at the Chamber of Commerce, where you can pick up your game board and start searching. For more information, call 732.774.1391 or visit oceangrovenj.com.

FEB 11 Snap your fingers to a night of retro music at Count Basie The-atre’s valENTINE’s dOO WOp, in Red Bank, 7:30 p.m. The show will feature musical greats Charlie Thomas’ Drifters (“Under the Boardwalk”), Tony Middleton & the Willows (“Let’s Fall in Love”) and more. Tickets: $40–$50. Visit countbasie theatre.org to find out more.

FEB 24 Treat yourself to an evening of elegant eats from top New Jersey chefs at WINE & dINE hosted by Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, 7 p.m. Five seasonal courses and wine pairings will be served. Tickets: $75. Reservations required. To learn more, call 732.571.4000 or visit oceanplaceresort.com.

MaR 3 Kicking off the BelmarParade Weekend is the CElTIC ChasE at Belmar Beach, 10:30 a.m. This mile-long run takes place directly on the beach and includes a kids’ fun run. Afterward, celebrate your achievement at the post-race party at 507 Main. Registration: $20 before Feb. 24,

Send event listings to: Monmouth Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail us at [email protected]. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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