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From our first breath to our senior years, life is made of moments - stories of triumph, joy and struggle. And for those of us who call Monmouth County home, many of these moments take place at MonmouthMedical Center. Throughout life, our doctors, nurses, specialists and technicians are by your side - celebratingthe highs and helping you through the lows. Yes, life happens here. And we are honored to be a part of yours.
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ProfileBaby’s bequest The legacy of a very brief lifehelps the families of sick newborns.
Health link· A year of great strides · Emergency care—improved!· Back pain: a surgical remedy · Help for a homeland· Future M.D.s? · Newcomers bring fresh ideas
Glorious foodBe sushi-savvy! A quick primer on calorie counts
Monmouth gourmetBay Avenue revelation Bay Avenue Trattoria isabout one thing only—the food. Put plainly, it rocks.
Where to eat A Monmouth dining guide
Be there! Local events you won’t want to miss
What’s happening at MonmouthMedical Center
Faces of MonmouthYour moment of Zen
Escapes / Sea the worldWant to shake up your cruise routine? Here arethree options for a seafaring voyage with a twist.
New you!How to achieve success with 8 popular pledges
Eat well, head-to-toe 6 foods that do your body good
7 fat-beatersFoods and drinks that help your body burn fat—so youcan nibble and whittle your middle at the same time
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Monmouth Medical Center continues to be a leaderin forming innovative and collaborative relationships withcommunity organizations. By working together with groupslike Big Brothers Big Sisters, we are meeting our shared goalof serving the needs of our community
Monmouth’s historic shared dedication to the welfareof families and children can also be seen in the recent trip toHaiti by two hospital nurses who traveled to their homelandto help treat earthquake victims. Through the Association ofHaitian Physicians Abroad, nurse anesthetist France Brunand pediatric nurse Emmanuella Alexis worked 12-hourdays in makeshift operating rooms—risking their own livesto help others in their city of ruin.
Also included in this issue is “A Year of Great Strides,”a story recounting the list of 2009 achievements that helpsboth to demonstrate and to enhance the culture of excel-lence we strive to create here. Advances in medical technol-ogy, including the introduction of pediatric robotic surgery;expansion of services, including a more spacious, efficientEmergency Department; and dedication of new facilities,including the Memory Institute and the first Kogan CeliacCenter satellite location marked a busy and successful yearat Monmouth Medical Center.
These accomplishments are significant and exem-plary of the ethos that the Monmouth Medical Center team has worked so hard to fashion. We have an enviablerecord of superior care and service—and this summary ofmajor milestones and key advances speaks volumes aboutthese efforts.
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FRANK J. VOZOS, M.D., FACSExecutive DirectorMonmouth Medical Center
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When Dr. Michael Disciglio arrived at the MonmouthMedical Center Emergency Department complainingof severe chest pain, they immediately did anelectrocardiogram (EKG). When Dr. Disciglio saw it,his first thought was that he was going to miss seeinghis son grow up.
Fortunately for the doctor, and his son, MonmouthMedical Center helped to pioneer a process thatensures that patients suffering major heart attackslike Dr. Disciglio undergo emergency angioplastywithin 90 minutes of arrival. Thanks to the quickwork of the on-call interventional cardiologist andthe specially trained cardiac catherization team, Dr. Disciglio not only survived, but has gotten back to helping his own patients. More importantly, he’sgotten back to being a dad watching his son grow up.
For more of Dr. Disciglio’s story, and for momentsfrom the lives of some of your other neighbors, visitwww.lifehappensatmmc.org.
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To help you on your journey, we filled this issuewith all manner of tips, advice and inspiration. For that“get fit” vow, for instance, we called on star trainer (andbig-time hunk) Jessie Pavelka from Lifetime’s TV showDietTribe. To put an end to those “I don’t have the time”excuses, we asked him to design effective workouts youcan complete in 10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes. Find his step-by-step plans on page 50.
If healthful eating is also on your agenda, checkout “Eat Well, Head to Toe,” page 46, where you’ll findfoods you can eat to protect brains, bones, breasts andmore. And in Glorious Food on page 54, we help youchoose wisely at the sushi bar by comparing the calories ofseveral popular rolls.
Those who hope to dial down their stress levels canturn to “Sea the World” on page 40, where we describethree different styles of cruises, sure to help you rejuve-nate. Don’t see your goal of choice above? Check out“New You!” on page 44, where we offer a roundup ofexpert advice on eight common vows.
Finally, this issue we also start the voting for oursecond annual Best of Monmouth readers’ choice awards!Find the poll and how to enter your picks on page 21.We’ll celebrate all of the winners with a can’t-miss partyand expo—complete with treats from all your favoriteMonmouth places—on June 28 at Branches in West LongBranch. We hope to see you there!
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RITA GUARNAEditor in Chief
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Cold comfortsAsbury Park’s IL PAVONE GELATERIA AND CAFFE(732-455-3373, www.ilpavonegelato.com) makes it easy toenjoy la dolce vita. The sister-brother team of Tricia Blairand Anthony Gordon studied under gelato maestro EnnioCannella in Italy to master the nuance and flavors of thatcountry’s famed frozen confections.
“We’ve developed more than 60 different flavors ofgelato and sorbet, and they’re all made fresh right here inthe shop,” said Blair, who handpicks—and tastes—everyingredient. (Gelato, she notes, differs from ice cream in thatit is made from whole milk rather than heavy cream andtherefore is a lower-fat, lower-calorie frozen treat.)
Top flavors this month include Bacio, a chocolateconfection with whole imported hazelnuts, and ZuppaInglese, which features pound cake that’s been soaked inGrand Marnier for a week. Look for fresh fruit combina-tions as they come into season. Blair encourages samplingprior to making your selection, and she’s always at theready with little tasting spoons.
Thomas Bruno, an actor and former New York Cityfirefighter, lives in the complex over the store and couldn’task for a better neighbor. “I have not had ice cream since IlPavone opened,” he says. “The gelato is so good and theatmosphere here so welcoming—everyone wants to talkabout their favorite flavor!”
OLD WORLD SHAVING PARLOR in Red Bank (732-
345-9700, www.oldworldshavingparlor.com) is the
ideal place for men with a yen to clean up their act.
This tonsorial man cave includes a flat-screen TV,
dark wood paneling, a humidor stocked with fine
cigars and a fridge full of refreshments.
But the real treats are the services themselves, per-
formed by master barber Shane Bruno, who runs the
shop with partner Patricia Gilmartin. The parlor’s most
popular package is the $50 “Sweeney Todd,” which
includes a shampoo, cut and old world–style shave.
“I start with two hot towels, then two passes with
the straight razor, with and across the grain of the
beard,” he said. “I follow that up with a series of ton-
ics and lotions, and a Desert Rose Clay mask to
hydrate the skin and tighten the pores. The package
also includes a shoe shine.”
Margaret Neville of Colts Neck recently scooped up
a gift certificate for her beau. “I’m creating a game
that includes Red Bank–related prizes,” she said. “I
think I’ll make this the grand prize.”
Winners’ circleCongratulations to the winners
of our gift-guide giveaway: Bill Hussey of Wall
and Deborah Pfeiffer of Howell.
SHAVINGSGRACE
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Film industry veteran DianeRaver cofounded the GardenState Film Festival (which hostedits eighth-annual event last month)through a chance meeting with the late actor Robert Pastorelli in a supermarket. Raver observes that music, like all art, touches a place in our souls. “The experience of great cinemaenvelops our senses of sight and sound,” she says. “And the emotion you associate with that experience is reborn each time you hear music from a particular film.” With that in mind, Raver shares some of her favorite film songs and soundtrack selections:
1. “LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (OVERTURE),”Maurice Jarre, from Lawrence of Arabia
2. “I’LL FLY AWAY,” Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch,from O Brother Where Art Thou?
3. “YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE,” Nancy Sinatra, from You Only Live Twice
4. “THE RAIN IN SPAIN,” Marni Nixon (for AudreyHepburn), Rex Harrison and Wilfrid Hyde-White,from My Fair Lady
5. “AS TIME GOES BY,” Dooley Wilson, fromCasablanca
6. “MRS. ROBINSON,” Simon & Garfunkel, from The Graduate
7. “MOON RIVER,” Henry Mancini, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
8. “THE SOUND OF MUSIC,” Julie Andrews, from The Sound of Music
9. “PINK PANTHER THEME,” Henry Mancini, from The Pink Panther
10. “OVER THE RAINBOW,” Judy Garland, from The Wizard of Oz
Vacillating about vegetarianism? Try a lip-smacking sample
of sizzle without the steak at the casual and cozy KAYA’S
KITCHEN in Belmar (732-280-1141, www.kayaskitchennj.com).
“From the most skeptical carnivore to die-hard veg-
ans, we want everyone to be satisfied,” says owner and
head chef Omer Basatemur, who peppers the menu with
influences from around the world, “including Asian, Indian,
Caribbean, Mexican, Mediterranean and classic American.”
A Kaya’s Combo appetizer plate is a good place to
begin a group grazing, with a spicy sampling of the Karma
Wings (buffalo-style tofu), the Tempelo Wings (made of
beer-battered tempeh), the crispy Country Nuggets
(made of textured vegetable protein) and Mississippi Ribs
(slow-marinated seitan slathered in zesty barbecue sauce).
For a delish main dish, try the Thai peanut tofu,
served with pasta; the Jambalaya, with its spicy Cajun-
bayou sauce; or the seitan Stroganoff. Other vegetarian
classics include a heavenly hummus-avocado salad, and
perfectly prepared pierogies packed with potatoes and
spinach. Can’t decide? For a real vegetarian feast, try the
all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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FLASHFOOD, WINE, LIVE JAZZ AND MORE WERE INplentiful supply as The Community YMCA in Middle-town hosted “A Taste of the Two Rivers” at the TwoRiver Theater Company in Red Bank. At the ShoreCasino in Atlantic Highlands, meanwhile, the Arc ofMonmouth held its own festive bash—the 43rd annual Winter Glow Ball. Funds raised from the galawill help the group provide a variety of programs forindividuals with intellectual and developmental dis-abilities. Finally, “An Evening on the French Riviera”was theme for the 38th annual Monmouth MedicalCenter Crystal Ball, a black-tie event held at OceanPlace Resort and Spa in Long Branch. The eveningfeatured games of chance, a holiday shopping market-place, gourmet dining and more.
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Welcome to the latest edition of Fiscal Fitness! Whether you’re a Beatles fan or
not, I am sure you have heard that song. Many individuals who have come to me over the last year have been challenged with rebuilding their retirement savings – particularly those who recently retired or lost their jobs. A lot of investors who got out of the markets are now fearful about getting back into the equity markets after the surge from the March lows of 2009. The common question I hear is can I do it? Can I make it through retirement? Is it too late to get back into the market?
Market volatility, inflation, rising healthcare costs and concerns about the future of social security all factor heavily into our retirement income planning. I think most people still underestimate the amount of income required to fund a retirement that could last 20-30 years! For the ladies who read my column, you have even more challenges—greater longevity, statistically lower earnings which mean less social security and pensions, among other things. Recently widowed or divorced? Not only do you have the same challenges, but you have the emotional rollercoaster to go with it.
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MICHAEL GERARD PUHARIC WOULD HAVEturned 10 years old this summer, but it was not to be.Born July 29, 2000, with a rare, almost invariably fatal chro-mosomal defect called Trisomy 13, he lived just 83 hours.Yet his parents, Dana and Adam Puharic of Wall Town-ship, realized they were different people for having knownhim, and they figured he could make a difference for oth-ers too. They started a foundation called Michael’s Feat to“support, give comfort and ease the burden for parentscarrying and caring for seriously ill newborns.” This year,its donations are expected to pass the $1 million mark.
“That’s huge, considering it’s funded exclusivelythrough individuals and small businesses,” says Adam,39, an insurance agent. “I’d say it’s a miracle.”
When Monmouth Health & Life first visited withthe Puharics in May 2003, we found them dealing withtwo healthy tots as well as their new charity. Today theyhave three children: Grace, 8; Grant, 7; and Victoria, 5.The family wasn’t then, and isn’t now, the type to dwellon sorrow. But their firstborn remains present in theirlives every day in a highly positive way: In his memory,
Michael’s Feat gives eminently practical assistance tofamilies facing the challenge the Puharics once faced.
The charity has grown, but Dana, 39, still runs itout of her home with one part-time paid assistant. (She’salso a part-time real estate agent as well as a busy mom.)Says Adam: “Michael’s Feat flows from her role as a giv-ing, caring mother who understands having a sick infant.”
When a seriously ill newborn comes to Mon-mouth Medical Center or one of two other area hospitals,the family fills out a form and the foundation’s boardthen determines their financial, material or other needs.Families are given a free canvas overnight bag stockedwith toothbrushes, shampoo, socks, razors, a prepaidcalling card, a disposable camera for baby snapshots, ahomemade baby blanket and other comforts.
“Parents with ailing newborns often have to rushto the hospital and don’t have time to pack,” says Dana.“The bags allow them to spend more time with their sickchild and not worry about personal hygiene items.”
Michael’s Feat also provides a Family ResourceCenter Room for those visiting an ill newborn at the hos-pital. It has a resource library with medical dictionaries,magazines and a computer for families to access e-mailand create online “Care Pages” to keep friends and familyconnected. A play area with toys, books and movies occu-pies siblings, and coffee and snacks are furnished for visit-ing relatives. The charity also conducts a campaign ofeducation about serious illnesses in newborns.
This March, when Michael’s Feat held its AnnualGala Fundraiser in Manalapan, it purchased a specialbody-cooling unit for Monmouth Medical Center thatmakes possible the treatment of newborns with hypoxic-ischemic brain injury—the first such unit in Monmouthand Ocean counties. And on May 21, the Asbury ParkRotary Club will honor Michael’s Feat at its annual Wine-Tasting Event at the Deal Country Club. (To donate, visitthe charity’s website, www.michaelsfeat.org.)
What Michael’s Feat has accomplished in the pastdecade makes the Puharics proud and grateful. “Life is soshort, and you realize you have so much to offer,” Danasays. “We all feel Michael’s energy every day. It’s incredi-ble, looking back, to see how his legacy lives on.” ■
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GREATSTRIDES
A year ofFOR MONMOUTH MEDICAL
CENTER, 2009 BROUGHT
MAJOR MILESTONES AND
KEY ADVANCES
THE RIGHT CARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
An estimated 18 percent of all emergency-room
visits in New Jersey are for non-emergencies.
People coming to ERs with earaches, sore throats
and respiratory and viral infections drive up
health-care costs, experts say. But Monmouth
Medical Center is working to ease the problem.
It was one of two sites (along with its sister
hospital, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center) cho-
sen by the New Jersey Hospital Association for a
21-month study to test a new model of providing
primary care services to those who till now had—
or thought they had—nowhere to go but the Emer-
gency Department. The study began in January.
The program involves special monitoring,
screening and follow-up, says Catherine Hanlon,
M.D., chair of emergency medicine, “to improve
the health of these patients and to teach them to
seek services from more appropriate
WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICINE AND HOW YOU CAN STAY WELL
JANUARY
The rear-view mirror isn’t the usual vantage point at Monmouth Medical Center. Doctors, nurses and
other professionals there are usually too busy bringing leading-edge medicine to the Jersey Shore
to spend much time seeing things in retrospect. But sometimes a look back provides a useful per-
spective. “Several developments in 2009 helped both to demonstrate and to enhance the culture
of excellence we strive to create here, further sharpening our focus on top-quality patient care,”
says Frank J. Vozos, M.D., executive director. So here are a few highlights from a busy year:
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Four years is a typical medical-school stint; multiply that by 10 and you’ve got the life—so
far—of Monmouth Medical Center’s teaching partnership with Drexel University College
of Medicine in Philadelphia. Each year, more than 300 Drexel students make the medical
center their training ground for observing and learning medicine in a clinical setting.
In April, hospital and medical-school officials gathered to mark the anniversary of the
1969 signing of an affiliation agreement between the hospital and what was then known as
Hahnemann University. They noted the benefits the relationship has brought to
both parties.
“It’s very clear that the educational experience provided at Monmouth is
outstanding,” said Barbara Schindler, M.D., Drexel’s vice dean for educational and
academic affairs.
Eric Burkett, M.D., Monmouth’s vice president of medical affairs,
observed that the Drexel tie “thrust Monmouth Medical Center into the world of
academic medicine as a teaching hospital.” And he should know. A 1971 gradu-
ate of Hahnemann, he trained in internal medicine at Monmouth right after the
original agreement was signed.
Also in April—and perhaps most important—the school and the medical
center signed a renewal of their affiliation agreement, so the partnership goes on.
Patients who show signs of dementia can now be evaluated at the new Memory
Institute at Monmouth Medical Center’s Greenwall Geriatric Health Center, estab-
lished last March.
The institute’s multidisciplinary team includes two fellowship-trained geri-
atricians, a registered nurse and a social worker, and consultations are available with
a neurologist and psychiatrist when appropriate. The team specializes in screening,
diagnosis, treatment and support for patients by applying professional resources,
cutting-edge therapies and caregiver assistance.
“Through careful analysis, our medical specialists can assess apparent demen-
tia, determine its underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment,” says Priya
Angi, M.D., a specialist in geriatrics and internal medicine at Monmouth, who adds
that care is coordinated with each patient’s primary care physician.
On a patient’s first visit to the Memory Institute, he or she is evaluated by a
registered nurse with a series of objective assessments, and a social worker meets with
the patient and family in order to gather additional information and explore concerns.
The physician specialist then examines the patient and performs a comprehensive
medical evaluation.
“We then discuss with both the family and patient the plan of care, including a
follow-up visit, and arrangements for appropriate blood work and radiological studies
can be made,” says Dr. Angi. The institute also offers a monthly educational support
group for families and caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients.
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HELPING PEOPLE LIVE GLUTEN-FREE
In people with the genetic autoimmune disorder known as celiac
disease, the protein gluten—found in many foods containing wheat,
barley and rye—causes inflammation that destroys the lining of the
intestine. Fortunately, by scrupulously avoiding these foods, those
with the condition can live normal, healthy lives. But embracing that
new lifestyle can be a challenge.
Now there’s help—close to home. In May, Monmouth
became the site of the first satellite location of the Kogan Celiac Center
of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, based in Livingston. The
center offers comprehensive testing to identify celiac disease with a
blood test and a biopsy. It can be difficult to diagnose, because many
possible symptoms—including diarrhea, bloating and abdominal
pain—are shared by numerous other conditions. And the new facility
also provides dietary education and support.
“Patients need to learn to read labels carefully
and make safe food choices in new ways,” says
Margaret Weiss Masiello, the center’s man-
ager and clinical coordinator, who knows
the process firsthand—from managing
her own celiac disease.
In June, a robotic procedure was performed on a child at
Monmouth Medical Center for the first time. The patient
was Leo DiGuilio III, 12, of Bradley Beach, who had a con-
genital malformation of the connection point between the
kidney and the ureter, the tube that carries urine to the blad-
der. He needed a pyeloplasty, an operation that once would
have required an 8- to 10-inch incision in the belly, a three-
to five-day hospital stay and a four- to six-week recovery.
The da Vinci S surgical robot was used by urologists
Michael P. Esposito, M.D., Mutahar Ahmed, M.D., and
Thomas S. Vates III, M.D. Manipulating controls at a con-
sole in the operating room, they directed the robot’s move-
ments while watching a magnified three-dimensional image
of the surgical site through a visor. Instead of cutting through
many layers of muscle, they were able to introduce their
surgical instruments and camera via four keyhole incisions.
The result? Avid athlete Leo was freed to spend his
summer swimming, riding his bike and playing baseball
rather than recuperating in bed.
BACK IN ACTION, THANKS TO A ROBOT
MAY
JUNE
MMC’sDepartment of
Surgery continues toset the quality
standard in New Jersey,maintaining the state’s
lowest surgicalmortality rate for the
fifth year in arow.
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In October, Monmouth Medical Center’s Institute for Advanced Radiation
Oncology was one of three U.S. facilities chosen as international training sites
for a cutting-edge cancer treatment called TomoTherapy.
TomoTherapy is a delivery system for a stereotactic radiosurgery, a
form of radiation therapy that combines precise 3-D imaging from com-
puted tomography (CT) scans with highly targeted radiation beams.
Explains Mitchell Weiss, M.D., Monmouth’s chairman of radiation
oncology: “We call it radiosurgery because we use radiation as if it
were surgery, to eradicate a tumor without harming surrounding
tissue.” Because it is more precise than other radiation delivery sys-
tems, TomoTherapy better focuses the radiation on the malignancy
so that surrounding tissue is spared.
Training began in November. Monmouth will offer 10 three-
day training sessions each year, and the money raised through the
training will be used for a radiation education fund.
“It is an honor to have highly respected professionals from around
the world come here to learn about the latest developments in the field of
radiation oncology,” says Dr. Weiss, who works with fellow radiation oncolo-
gist Sang Sim, M.D., and physicist Jack Yang.
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A hospital’s most immediate contact with the community is
through its emergency room, and each year some 54,000
patients seek emergency care for injuries or sudden illnesses
in Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department.
That care got a boost in June with the completion of an
ambitious renovation, made possible by a $3.5 million
donation from Morgan Cline and the late Benjamin
D’Onofrio, which created the Cline-D’Onofrio Emergency
Services Pavilion.
The renovated facility includes nine state-of-the-art
treatment rooms complete with cardiac monitoring capabil-
ities; six observation rooms where patients will be thor-
oughly assessed before each discharge or admission to the
hospital; an improved nurses’ station; and an enhanced
area for registration and triage. For safer and more efficient
administration of medications, it also features upgraded
information technology equipped for computerized order
entry by physicians.
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A MORE SPACIOUS, EFFICIENT E.R.
TEACHING A BETTER RADIATION TREATMENT
JUNE
OCTOBER
Forthe third year
running, Monmouthhas delivered more
than 4,000 babies. It’s themost prolific maternity
destination in thecounties of
Monmouth andOcean.
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Monmouth Medical Center has undertaken a special initiative to treat
patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) more effectively, and in
December the hospital got a chance to show the world how it’s done.
By special invitation, the initiative, launched with the Visiting
Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), was on display at the
Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) 21st annual National
Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare in Orlando.
In this program, patients admitted with CHF are fol-
lowed carefully throughout their hospital stays by the floor
nurses, physicians and a VNACJ liaison stationed at Monmouth.
They’re given an easy-to-use “telehealth” monitor in which
they enter measurements of blood pressure, blood oxygen lev-
els, blood sugar and weight through devices connected directly to
the machine and answer several yes-or-no questions about daily
changes such as ankle swelling (a sign of poor CHF control).
In 2006, some 45 percent of patients discharged with CHF in the U.S. were back in
the hospital within 90 days. The Monmouth program seeks to help patients receive treatment
at home, improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of a rehospitalization or an emer-
gency-room visit. (Update: In March 2010, IHI approved Monmouth for participation in
the Mentor Hospital Registry for Heart Failure, a volunteer program to aid other hospitals.) ■
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DECEMBER
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Recent numbers show the new ED is alreadyachieving success in many critical areas. It has signifi-cantly reduced average wait times and turnaroundtimes—the time it takes to be registered and entered intothe computer system, evaluated by a doctor or nurse,
treated and either released or admitted into the hos-pital. For instance, the average time required for
a patient to be placed in a treatment room afterhis or her arrival at the ED is now 14.7 min-utes, down from 23 minutes in 2008. Theaverage turnaround time for dischargedpatients is 2.9 hours, down from 4 hours in
2008; and for admitted patients it’s 7.5 hours,down from 2008’s 8.8 hours. The percentage of
“walkouts”—patients who leave the ED withoutbeing seen, usually because of long waits—is now just0.44 percent, down from 1.43 percent in 2008.
These improvements are also producing happierpatients: According to the ED’s most recent satisfactionsurveys, 90 percent of patients said they were satisfiedwith the care they received, up from 86.1 percent in 2008and 79.8 percent in 2007. “The No. 1 indicator for patientsatisfaction is wait times, and our satisfaction numbers
WHEN PEOPLE NEED IMMEDIATE MEDICALcare, emergency departments must act quickly and effi-ciently. But what happens when an ED outgrows itscapacity? That was the challenge at Monmouth MedicalCenter until a recent renovation, because the number ofpatients using the facility was sharply on therise. “The last time the department had anoverhaul was back in 1987, when we sawjust 27,000 patients a year,” says Cath-erine Hanlon, M.D., Monmouth’s chairof emergency medicine. Now thatnumber has soared to a record 54,000patients a year.
In response to this growth, the hospi-tal launched a major upgrade of the ED fouryears ago, and construction was completed in June.The renovation was made possible by a $3.5 million giftfrom two donors, Morgan E. Cline and the late BenjaminR. D’Onofrio. Named the Cline-D’Onofrio EmergencyServices Pavilion, the newly revamped facility featuresmore treatment beds, an expanded triage area, a new low-acuity care area, technological upgrades and other keyimprovements.
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A BIGGER, SPEEDIER EMERGENCY ROOM MEETS A COMMUNITY’S GROWING NEED
Justsince 2008,
the time it takesto be placed in a
treatment room isdown from 23
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are a reflection of our lower wait times,” says Dr.Hanlon. The doctor also cites a concerted effortby the staff to keep patients informed of anydelays throughout their wait as another reasonfor the improved satisfaction scores. “If patientsdon’t know what’s going to happen to them nextor how long they’re going to be here, it can makefor a very overwhelming experience, so there’sbeen a lot of staff education on that front,” saysDr. Hanlon.
Highlights of the renovation include a newpatient treatment area with 10 beds, which brings the totalnumber of full-capacity ED beds to 28. For patients withmore minor illnesses or injuries, such as ankle sprains,earaches or sore throats, a new low-acuity care area offersseven “fast-track beds” for speedy treatment. Otherimprovements include a newly built registration area andnursing stations; a special Pediatric Emergency Depart-ment staffed by pediatric emergency specialists with sevenbeds and a separate registration and waiting room; and alarger triage area with four beds.
“The expanded triage space is helpful, becausewhen patients sign in we have to be able to do a quickassessment of who’s acute, and we needed a bigger areato reflect the growing number of people coming in—
which is sometimes 10 to 14 an hour,” saysDr. Hanlon.
Technological improvements, includ-ing upgraded computer workstations, havealso helped move patients through the EDmuch more efficiently. Patients can now reg-ister at bedside, which gives them a jump-start on care, and cardiac monitors that feedinto the nursing stations are now located inalmost every room. “We are a chest pain cen-
ter, so the fact that we are able to turn regularbeds into cardiac beds gives us a much greater capacity totreat our cardiac patients,” says Dr. Hanlon.
Even with the ED’s remarkable progress so far, thedoctor says she continues to set goals for improvement. Asfor the two charitable donors who made the renovationpossible—real estate partners who both received care atthe hospital in the past—Dr. Hanlon offers sheer grati-tude. She notes that since D’Onofrio’s death from cancerlast July, Cline has donated an additional $500,000 tocomplete cosmetic upgrades to the ED, bringing to $4million the total donations from the pair.
“We’ve received an incredibly generous gift fromtwo great men that is creating a lasting legacy for them inthe community,” she says. ■
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in advance to make sure you’re ready to handle them effectively:
• KEEP INFO HANDY. It helps to keep a folder for each family member showing insurance
information, up-to-date immunization history, names and quantities of any medications
regularly taken, allergy information and the names and phone numbers of primary care
doctors. And know where the folder is so you can grab it on the run.
• MAKE A PHONE LIST. Monmouth Medical Center’s Cline-D’Onofrio Emergency Services
Pavilion is at 732-923-7300. Keep this number on an easily accessible list along with
Poison Control, 1-800-222-1222; an emergency psychiatric screening number, 732-923-
6999; and the numbers of kids’ schools or day-care centers, adults’ workplaces and the
local police and fire departments.
• KNOW YOUR WAY. Call 911 if you can’t provide your own prompt, safe transportation.
If you can, you’ll want to head for Monmouth’s facility at 300 Second Avenue in Long
Branch, just off Pavilion Avenue. But have your travel route clearly in mind; driving confu-
sion is the last thing you’ll need. So post directions in a place you’ll remember (find them
online by clicking on “Directions” at www.saintbarnabas.com/hospitals/monmouth_medical/
info/). You may even wish to make a trial run, just for practice.
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vertebrae are maintained by intervertebraldiscs—round, spongy pads of cartilage,which allow flexibility in the lower back andcushion the bones as the body moves.
As people age, these discs begin to losefluid, a process that decreases both their flex-ibility and their ability to cushion the verte-brae. That can cause pain in the bones,nerves and muscles of the spinal column.
Because low-back pain can resultfrom simply growing older (aggravated by asedentary lifestyle), most of us experience itat some point. Surgery is used only as a lastresort, if all other treatments prove ineffec-tive, and the primary surgical treatment isspinal fusion, in which the spinal discbetween the vertebrae is removed and theadjacent vertebrae are “fused” by bone graftsand/or metal devices secured by screws.
In properly selected patients, fusionsurgery can reduce or eliminate back pain.
The method used varies according to the patient’s needsand the surgeon’s preference and experience. At Mon-
mouth, orthopaedic surgeon SteveParagioudakis, M.D., uses severalapproaches. They include those thatemploy smaller incisions throughthe abdomen or through the side orflank, and minimally invasiveapproaches through the traditionalposterior (back) portion of the spine.
Selecting the correct approach according to the patient’sdisease often results in less pain and a faster recovery.
In the past five years, orthopaedic surgeons suchas Dr. Paragioudakis have also been performing total
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS HAVE BEENreplacing damaged knees and hips with artificial jointsfor a long time now. But in the lastfew years, a procedure has beendeveloped that allows doctors atadvanced hospitals like Mon-mouth Medical Center to replacedamaged joints in the spine with ametal and plastic disc. It’s calledtotal disc replacement, and it’s partof a new approach to the surgical treatment of back painthat strives to preserve the motion of the spine.
The spine, of course, is made up of about 30 indi-vidual bones called vertebrae. The spaces between the
BACK PAIN:a surgical remedy
SOMETIMES, RELIEF CAN COME FROM AN ARTIFICIAL SPINAL DISC
For 10 percent ofback-pain sufferers,
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disc replacements on a few qualified patients. Idealcandidates for disc replacement are people betweenages 20 and 60 who have only one degenerating disc, donot have a systemic bone disease such as osteoporosis,have not had extensive previous back surgery and havefailed to respond to other nonsurgical treatments. Onlyabout 10 percent of back pain sufferers meet all the cri-teria, says Dr. Paragioudakis. But those who do canreap some important benefits.
“Patients are able to leavethe hospital in 36 to 48 hours,” hesays. “They can begin walking rightaway as their physical therapy, andusually are back to their normalactivities within four to six weeks.”
He performs total discreplacements with a team of sur-geons that includes Kevin Lopyan,M.D., and Marc Menkowitz, M.D.“We believe our team approach to
these complex procedures has resulted in very low com-plication rates and reproducible good or excellent resultsin the vast majority of patients,” says Dr. Paragioudakis.All members of the team have been extensively trained toperform this procedure safely and accurately.
The team begins by cutting a 3- to 4-inch incisionin the abdomen, above or below the navel, depending onwhich disc they are working on. They work their wayaround the muscle, not violating or disrupting the inter-nal organs, until they reach the spine. Using fluoro-scopic X-ray technology to view their progress in realtime, the surgeons access the damaged disc.
Dr. Paragioudakis removes the diseased disc in itsentirety, measures the space between the vertebrae andchooses the appropriate-sized disc replacement pros-thesis. The implant is then inserted between the vertebraeand assembled accurately. No bonding agent is used.
“Over time, the bone will grow over the implantand will anchor it in its position,” says the surgeon.
The very low complication rate is comparable tothat of most spinal surgeries. About 85 percent ofpatients report total pain relief. And they retain spinalflexibility that would have been lost in a spinal fusion.
Dr. Paragioudakis stresses that this procedure isnot a panacea for all back-pain sufferers. “But for the fewwho qualify,” he says, “it’s a good surgical option to relievepain and restore flexibility with fewer complications.” ■
To find out more about treatment options for back
pain at Monmouth Medical Center, call 1-888-SBHS-
123 (1-888-724-7123).
1Always stretch before exercise or other strenuous
physical activity.
2Don’t slouch when standing or sitting. When
standing, keep your weight balanced on your feet.
Your back supports weight most easily when curvature
is reduced.
3At home or work, make sure your work surface is
at a comfortable height for you.
4Sit in a chair with good lumbar support and proper
position and height for the task. Keep your
shoulders back. Switch sitting positions often and
periodically walk around the office or gently stretch
muscles to relieve tension. A pillow or rolled-up
towel placed behind the small of your back can pro-
vide some lumbar support. If you must sit for a long
period of time, rest your feet on a low stool or a stack
of books.
5Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
6Sleep on your side to reduce any curve in your
spine. Always sleep on a firm surface.
7Don’t try to lift objects too heavy for you. When
you do lift something, lift with your knees, pull in
your stomach muscles and keep your head down and
in line with your straight back. Keep the object close
to your body. Do not twist when lifting.
8Ask for help when transferring an ill or injured fam-
ily member from a reclining to a sitting position or
when moving the patient from a chair to a bed.
9Maintain proper nutrition and diet to reduce and
prevent excessive weight, especially weight
around the waistline that taxes lower back muscles. A
diet with sufficient daily intake of calcium, phosphorus
and vitamin D helps to promote new bone growth.
10If you smoke, quit. Smoking reduces blood
flow to the lower spine and causes the spinal
discs to degenerate.
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
BACK TALK: 10 tips for a healthy spine
Steve Paragioudakis,M.D.
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FIRST CAME THE TEARS. WHEN SHE HEARDthat a huge earthquake had hit Haiti, on January 12,France Brun, a nurse anesthetist at Monmouth MedicalCenter, cried openly. Her parents still lived in Port-au-Prince, the capital. “I tried to call but couldn’t get through,”says Brun of Ocean, who moved to the U.S. in 2000.
Emmanuella Alexis, a post-anesthesia and psychi-atric nurse at Monmouth, saw the news on TV. She camefrom Haiti 27 years ago, and all her close family membersare here too. She hadn’t been back in a decade. “But whenI saw the quake on TV, my heart was beating so fast,” saysAlexis, who lives with her husband and two children inTinton Falls. “I told myself, ‘Oh, my God, it is time to go.’”
Brun and Alexis got in touch with a group calledAMHE—a French acronym that translates to theAssociation of Haitian Physicians Abroad. On theSaturday after the quake, an AMHE jet took them andscores of other area doctors and nurses to the scene.
Just before she left, Brun learned that her parentswere alive but injured. As soon as she got to Haiti shefound them through a neighbor and learned that herfather had suffered lacerations and her mother a broken
arm. Both had been treated but their house hadbeen destroyed. They were sleeping in the street.
“I finally saw them on Monday night,” Brunsays. “I gave them some money and had a cousinpick them up and take them to another town. Theyare doing OK, thank God, but are still scared tosleep indoors.”
The two nurses were at a United Nationscamp two hours outside Port-au-Prince. UNtrucks took them into the city, where they worked12-hour days in makeshift operating rooms understill-dangerous conditions. “After one big after-shock, we had to move 300 patients outside andrestart all their intravenous drips,” Alexis says.
“It was just heartbreaking to see a city whereI spent 17 years of my life destroyed,” says Brun. Itwas even more troubling to see the number of chil-dren who required amputations—procedures sheassisted with. “I can’t get those pictures out of my
mind,” she adds. And Brun still has nightmares aboutaftershocks. “I wake up feeling like my whole house isshaking,” she says.
Despite these horrors, there was great satisfactionas well. “The children were so grateful to me; they werecalling me ‘Mommy,’” says Alexis. “I was very proud togive my time to help.” Brun also says she is happy shewent, and both nurses are looking to return to Haiti withanother mission, perhaps later this spring.
Brun also hopes to convince her parents to moveto the U.S. “My mother is ready, but my father wants torebuild his house,” she says. “I tell him it’s too danger-ous. We’ll see.” Meanwhile, both nurses hope othersappreciate the enormity of the devastation their homecountry has experienced.
Says Brun: “People here don’t realize how luckythey are.” ■
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To obtain more information about Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Monmouth County, please call 732-544-
2224 or visit www.bbbsmonmouth.org.
LOTS OF KIDS SAY THEY’D LIKE TO BE Adoctor or a nurse when they grow up. But they don’t allget the chance Daisy Flores and Nikko Vasquez are get-ting. The two 16-year-olds, sophomores at Long BranchHigh School, are among 16 young participants in a col-laborative program run by Monmouth Medical Centerand the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization that pairsstudents with hospital employees. The idea? To give theyoungsters a glimpse of a hospital in action—and asense of what it will take to make their health care careerdreams come true.
The program was launched at the suggestion ofFrank J. Vozos, M.D., the medical center’s executive direc-tor. “With his interest and support, we set out to use ouremployees as mentors,” says Glenn Oppito, vice presidentfor human resources, the department that runs the initia-tive. “It’s a very rewarding experience for participants—both mentors and students—and it’s a tremendous win-win for the community.” He notes that while jobs in some other sectors are declining, health care is agrowing source of employment—but also a field forwhich tomorrow’s employees will need strong educa-tional preparation.
Big Brothers Big Sisters administrators inter-viewed student applicants, who signed up because of aninterest in health care careers—and also the Monmouthemployees who volunteered. Matches were made basedon common interests. Among those who chose to be aBig Sister was Juliet Gossett, senior human resourcesmanager and the coordinator of the program. She wasmatched with Flores, and they and all the other pairsmeet for two hours approximately every two weeks at thehospital. For the first 15 minutes, they discuss whateverthey want.
“We talk about life as well as career,” says Gossett.“Daisy asks about going to college and what I did interms of education to get a job in health care.”
“We really connect—she understands me,” saysFlores. “She tells me to stay focused on grades, and tokeep trying hard when things aren’t going so well.”
After their initial conversation, the “Bigs” and“Littles,” as they call themselves, spend the rest of theirtwo-hour visits touring various departments in the med-ical center. These tours have taught Flores, who is inter-ested in radiology, that there is a lot more to a hospitalthan she thought. “It’s not all doctors and nurses—thereare many things going on,” she says. She says she likedthe trip to the operating room best: “I saw all themachinery and how it works—it was really fun.”
Yesid “Jesse” Arango, an administrative cashier,was teamed with Vasquez. They too have bonded, espe-cially over shared passions for basketball and mixedmartial arts. “Jesse is the perfect Big Brother for me,”Vasquez says, noting that at first he’d feared a kind ofgeneration gap. “I expected it to be awkward, but it wasso easy.”
“We talk about sports, school, life, working in thehospital,” says Arango. “He’s asked me about pay andbenefits, about how hard college is compared to highschool.” Vasquez, like Flores, learned the complexity ofa large medical center. “There’s a lot that goes into mak-ing a hospital run smoothly,” he reports.
“This has been an exceptional process, and every-one has been thrilled,” says Oppito. “It’s only our firstyear, but I am confident this program will be sustainedfor a long, long time.” ■
Future M.D.s?A NEW PROGRAM LETS HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS SEE WHAT IT’S LIKE
TO WORK IN A MEDICAL CENTER
Program coordinator Juliet Gossett, left, meets with (from left) high schoolers
Daisy Flores and Nikko Vasquez, cashier Jesse Arango and nurse Elaine
McKane, assistant director of the Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center.
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Newcomers bring fresh ideasTHESE RECENT ARRIVALS AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER COMBINE A FLAIR
FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY WITH A HUMAN TOUCH
TINA S. RAKITT, M.D.PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGISTGASTROENTEROLOGISTS WHO SPECIALIZEin young patients, such as Tina S. Rakitt, M.D., inthe Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepa-tology and Nutrition at The Children’s Hospital atMonmouth Medical Center, care for newbornsthrough adolescents suffering from common and
complex digestive problems—for example,esophageal disorders and reflux, diarrhea,chronic constipation, vomiting, recurrentabdominal pain and ulcers.
There are key differences betweentreating children and adults, says Dr. Rakitt.“While there’s some overlap, I also deal withthings like colic, and with general fussinessthat can be caused by reflux,” she says. “The
causes of constipation are different—they are some-times related to potty training. And with kids, you reallytake care of the whole family, not just the patient.”
Dr. Rakitt is board-certified both in pediatricsand pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Sheearned her medical degree at the University ofPittsburgh School of Medicine and completed resi-dency training in pediatrics and a fellowship inpediatric gastroenterology at Children’s Hospitalof Pittsburgh.
“Before college I had always worked with kids for fun—I was a babysitter and campcounselor—but I never made the connection that I could make that my career,” she says.“Then in medical school I realized I could be apediatrician, and combine my love for kids with myjob.” She decided to specialize in gastroenterologybecause she saw several family members suffer fromGI conditions like celiac disease and liver cancer. “Iknew I could understand what these patients weregoing through,” she says.
Dr. Rakitt lives in Colt’s Neck with her hus-band, Thomas Kirchner, and son Calvin, 20 months.Work and motherhood take most of her time, but shealso likes to cook and enjoys running for exercise.
JORGE G. PARDES, M.D.DIRECTOR OF BREAST IMAGINGAS A TEENAGER GROWING UP IN ARGEN-tina, Jorge G. Pardes, M.D., director of breast imaging atMonmouth Medical Center, knew he wanted to be adoctor. But he also was interested in engineering. Heloved painting too, favoring human subjects because, ashe says, “the human body is the most intricate piece ofengineering around.” Today, as the hospital’s new direc-tor of breast imaging, Dr. Pardes gets to combine hisloves of anatomy, technology and medicine. “It’s the perfect combination for me,” he says.
After medical school at the National University ofBuenos Aires, Dr. Pardes did his residency at CaseWestern Reserve University and then a fellowship incross-sectional imaging at Cornell University MedicalCollege and New York Hospital.
“I found I had a knack for dealing with womenpatients, and I decided breast cancer care was an under-served field,” he says. “It’s one of the few cancers we candiagnose really early, which makes successful treatmentmore likely. That’s very rewarding.”
Dr. Pardes came to Monmouth in January 2010.One of his missions is to improve the technology used in
the department. High-resolution computerworkstations have been added. In the futurehe hopes to bring a new digital imaging tech-nology called tomosynthesis, which takes mul-tiple images of each breast from many angles.“This will be a major player in the imaging ofvery dense breast tissue and will let us findlesions we can’t see now,” he says.
He also expects to extend breast care servicesbeyond the hospital to satellite centers around the region.“We want to tie offsite imaging into other onsite servicessuch as surgery, oncology, genetic counseling and more,”he explains. “We want to take a woman by the handfrom diagnosis to treatment to discharge.”
A father of three grown children, Dr. Pardes livesin Shrewsbury. In what little spare time he has, he enjoysmany different sports, horseback riding, playing guitarand photography. ■
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THE NEWESTThis is way more exciting than that new-car smell.Setting sail on a new vessel is a special treat for cruise-goers, and some of the new ships launched in recentmonths or due to debut in 2010 offer an array of eye-popping attractions.
We can report, for example, that November’s U.S. debut of the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream (1-800-CARNIVAL, www.carnival.com) was great fun. Thelargest this cruise line has ever built, the ship is encircledby a half-mile, open-air promenade deck with lanai seat-ing, and at night a large circular dance floor’s jumping.Fun abounds on the two-deck miniature golf course and
the four-deck–high, 303-foot–long, corkscrew-shapedwaterslide—part of a huge WaterWorks Aqua Park.Four “scenic whirlpools” cantilever out over the sea, and the Cloud 9 Spa, at 23,750 square feet, is, we weretold, the Carnival fleet’s largest and most elaborate well-ness center.
While kid-free sections are common on cruiseships, we liked the fact that Dream’s two-level sanctu-ary, dubbed “Serenity” and boasting a full bar and twowhirlpools, didn’t charge us extra. Onboard triviagames and an art auction offer sun-free diversion, andthe comedy club hosts six different comedy shows
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“fresh start”—and yet ... after a while, the sumptuous cruises that once left us awed
start to seem a bit similar. Want to shake up your serene routine? Here are three options
for a seafaring voyage with a twist.
Sea the world
The 303-foot waterslide
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nightly for four nights of every seven-day cruise.
Young ones will delight in CampCarnival, a 5,000-square-foot fun zone withareas for three different age groups, startingat age 2. Tweens can cut loose in Circle C—a special area for 12- to 14-year-olds with avideo jukebox, a DJ, a dance floor andInternet stations. Older teens, meanwhile,can chill out in Club 02—with its soda bar,music-listening stations and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system—hit thearcade next door or unwind with the specialyouth spa program.
We enjoyed movies at the outdoorSeaside Theatre with an LED screen and a70,000-watt sound system (you can watchfrom poolside, or from the pool itself). And 15-minuteoutdoor laser shows created dazzling blue, green and redlight effects set to the music of Styx, Rush, Van Halen,Boston and Pink Floyd.
“Your Choice Dining” is a new option beingrolled out fleetwide. In addition to early and lateassigned seating, passengers can opt into “Your Time”open seating from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. And as for the foodon this cruise—the mouthwatering Wasabi sushi bar;the to-die-for muffins at the Ocean Plaza café; theMongolian Wok ... well, don’t get us started.
Year-round, the Dream departs from Port
Canaveral, Florida, alternating between seven-daycruises to the eastern Caribbean (Nassau, St. Thomas,St. Maarten, from $509 per person, double occupancy)and the western Caribbean (Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán,Honduras; Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico, from $479).
THE HEALTHIEST“Holistic Holiday at Sea: A Voyage to Well-Being”
aboard the Costa Fortuna: Learn about vegetarian eat-ing; get a physician’s perspective on mind-body medi-cine; gain yoga insights from a renowned master—these are just a small sampling of the impressive 120
CELEBRITY’S EQUINOX
Debut: August 2009
Passengers: 2,850
Claim to fame: special AquaClassrooms offer a variety of spa-likeamenities
Departs from: Fort Lauderdale forCaribbean cruises
Travels to: the Caribbean in winter, early spring and fall (a 10-night “Ultimate CaribbeanCruise” to St. Thomas, St. Kitts,Barbados, Dominica and St.Maarten starts at $1,199); in sum-mertime, the Mediterranean andHoly Land (1-800-647-2251;www.celebritycruises.com).
ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S OASIS OF THE SEAS
Debut: December 2009
Passengers: 5,400
Claim to fame: “The largest cruiseship on Earth,” with seven themed“neighborhoods”
Departs from: Fort Lauderdale
Travels to: the eastern Caribbean(St. Thomas, St. Maarten andNassau, starting at $1,049 for aseven-day cruise) and westernCaribbean (Labadee, Haiti, andMexico’s Costa Maya andCozumel, starting at $919 for aseven-day cruise; 1-877-394-8130,www.royalcaribbean.com).
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’SNORWEGIAN EPIC
Scheduled to debut: July 2010Passengers: 4,200
Claims to fame: An “ice bar” inwhich the bar, walls, tables, stoolsand life-size sculptures are solidice; performances by the Blue ManGroup in the 685-seat Epic Theater.
Departs from: Miami
Travels to: the eastern Caribbean(St. Thomas, St. Maarten andNassau, seven-day cruises startingat $879) and western Caribbean(Mexico’s Costa Maya andCozumel, and Roatán in Honduras,seven-day cruise starting at $949;1-866-234-7350, epic.ncl.com).
MORE NAUTICAL NEWBIES
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classes available on this annual cruise offered by theMiami-based nonprofit A Taste of Health (828-749-9537, www.atasteofhealth.org). Other topics includenatural foods and macrobiotic cooking, Zen medita-tion, massage, Pilates and reflexology. But don’tworry—there’s also time aplenty to dine on organicfoods, swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear Caribbean,lounge in saunas and Turkish baths, and take in theelegant furnishings and 5,000 works of art aboard the890-foot vessel. The ship departs March 2011 from FortLauderdale on and docks in St. Thomas, San Juan andGrand Turk.“Sun and Spirit” on the Crystal Symphony: Stretch yourmind and body alike on this weeklong journey, whichleaves Los Angeles on December 5, 2010, and docks inMexico’s sunny Baja Peninsula ports of Cabo San Lucas,Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta (1-888-722-0021,www.crystalcruises.com). “Guest instructors and speakersfocus on yoga, Pilates, tai chi and general fitness on boardand ashore,” says the cruise line. Speakers had not beennamed at press time, but Crystal offers a “Walk on Water”
program that uses resistance training tobuild muscle strength. Other ameni-
ties aboard the 922-passengerSymphony include comedy andmusic entertainment and a“computer university at sea.”Bookings start at $2,165.
Celebrity Cruises’ “Celebrity
Life”: No cruise line has a monop-oly on helping you relax and get healthy,
but Celebrity (1-800-647-2251, www.celebritycruises.com)is certainly making it a priority. All of the fleet’s shipsfeature a new “Celebrity Life” program, which seeks toreplicate a spa experience at sea. From personal train-ing to step classes to “stress-buster” seminars to a
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“Nutritional Plan for the Cruise and Beyond,” well-ness options abound. You can also learn aboutacupuncture and acupressure, treat yourself to facialsand other skin-care offerings or unwind with a couplesmassage. Travelers aboard the new Equinox can enjoythe aromatherapy steam room with heated ceramicloungers and “a pillow menu featuring SwedishIsotonic, body and hypo-allergenic pillows.”
THE HANDIESTSkip the “trip before the trip” with these local ports:
Manhattan Cruise TerminalHudson River, between West 47th and West 43rd streets(enter at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue) Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem, Norwegian
Jewel and Norwegian Dawn: Each of these ships fea-tures a dozen restaurants and a host of other amenities:Jewel has an underground teens’ club, while Gem boastsa four-lane, mood-lit bowling alley (1-866-234-7350,www.pic.ncl.com).
• 7-Day Bahamas and Florida Round Trip: The Gem
departs April 3. The Jewel sails April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22
and 29; June 5, 12, 19 and 26; and July 3, 10, 17, 24
and 31.
• 7-Day Bermuda Round Trip: The Dawn departs April
11, 18 and 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and
27; and July 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Carnival Miracle and Glory: Highlighted by an 11-story
Metropolis atrium with a ruby-red glass ceiling, the 963-
foot, 2,124-passenger Miracle promises a distinctive
cruising experience—or go for the 214-foot waterslide on
the 953-foot, 2,974-passenger Glory (1-800-CARNIVAL,
www.carnival.com).
• 6-Day Bermuda Cruise departs April 15 on the Miracle.
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which accounts for38% of all itineraries.
Health tips abound at a
“Holistic Holiday at Sea”
Indulge your mind and body
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June 8, 16 and 24; July 2, 10, 18 and 26; and
August 3, 11, 19 and 27.
• 4-Day Canada/New England Cruise: The
Glory departs June 10 and 24; July 8 and 22; and
August 15 and 19.
• 5-Day Canada/New England Cruise: The Glory depar-
tures June 14, 19 and 28; July 3, 12, 17, 26 and 31; and
August 9, 14, 23 and 28.
Holland-America’s ms Veendam: This 719-foot, 1,350-
capacity Dutch vessel features the intimate, reservations-
only Pinnacle Grill as well as The Retreat—“a private,
resort-style pool experience” (1-877-932-4259, www.holland
america.com).
• 7-Day Bermuda Cruise departs April 25; May 2, 9, 16
and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; July 4, 11, 18 and 25; and
August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
Cape Liberty Cruise PortBayonne, exit 14A on New Jersey Turnpike, and accessibleby Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas: This busy3,114-passenger vessel features an ice-skating rink,rock-climbing wall—and a state-of-the-art oceano-graphic and atmospheric science lab (1-877-394-8130,www.royalcaribbean.com).
• 5-Night Bermuda Cruise departs April 10
and 24; May 8 and 22; June 5 and 19; and July
3, 17 and 31.
• 9-Night Bermuda and Bahamas Cruise
departs April 15, June 10 and July 8.
• 9-Night Bermuda and Caribbean Cruise
departs April 29, May 13 and 27, June 24 and July 22.
Celebrity Summit: This 965-foot ship features a theater,
a casino, 24-hour Internet access and other extras—and it
travels to points north as well as south (1-800-647-2251,
www.celebritycruises.com).
• 7-Night Bermuda Cruise departs April 25; May 9, 23 and
30; June 6, 13 and 27; July 11 and 25; and August 8 and 22.
• 7-Night Bermuda and New England Cruise departs
May 2, May 16 and June 20
• 7-Night Canada and New England Cruise departs July
4 and 18; and August 1, 15 and 29.
Brooklyn Cruise TerminalPier 12 in the Red Hook neighborhoodCaribbean Princess: This vessel features a spa, “movies
under the stars” and formal and casual dining options
(1-800-PRINCESS, www.princess.com).
• 9-Day Eastern Caribbean Round Trip departs May 9,
June 5, June 14 and July 11.
• 9-Day Eastern Caribbean Islander Round Trip departs
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VOW THIS WILL BE THE YEAR YOU FINALLY KICK THOSE NASTY HABITS?
DON’T GO IT ALONE—TAKE THIS ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
ON HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH 8 POPULAR GOALS
New you!
Goal: Quit smoking Strat-egy: Meet with your doctor todetermine the best treatmentoption for you, such as over-the-counter nicotine replace-ment therapies or prescriptionmedications, says the NationalCancer Institute. Once youbegin treatment, remove alltobacco products from yourhome, car and work; avoid situ-ations that trigger cravings; findnew hobbies to occupy yourtime; and write down your rea-sons for quitting, reviewingthem whenever temptationstrikes. Reward progress with amassage or dinner out—butremember your greatest rewardis a healthier life!
Goal: Work out regularlyStrategy: Follow these stepsfrom the Mayo Clinic (but getyour doctor’s OK first): Assessyour fitness to gage futureprogress by measuring thingslike your pulse rate after a 1-mile walk and the time it takesto complete that walk. Create a workout schedule that eachweek incorporates at least 5hours of moderate or 21⁄2 hoursof vigorous aerobic activity, andtwo 20- to 30-minute strength-training sessions. Start slowly,gradually increasing your rou-tine’s intensity. Re-assess yourfitness after six weeks, and againevery three to six months. (Needmore guidance? See page 50.)
Goal: Break your tech addic-tion Strategy: Can’t stopchecking e-mail and Twitter? Iftechnology is affecting yourwork or personal relationships,it’s time to cut back, says GarySmall, M.D., professor of psy-chiatry at the UCLA SemelInstitute and author of iBrain:Surviving the TechnologicalAlteration of the Modern Mind.Keep a log of how much timeyou spend online daily, thenshave a few minutes off eachday. Set aside specific times fortasks like checking e-mail, sothey won’t haunt you through-out your day. And devote moretime to offline activities, such asmeeting friends for coffee.
Goal: Get out of debt Strat-egy: Keep a diary of yourdaily expenses for one to twomonths to help determinewhether your expenses exceedyour income, says Evan S.Branfman, associate financialadviser with Ameriprise Finan-cial Services Inc. in Melville,New York. If you’re spendingtoo much, look for ways to cutback. Plagued by credit carddebt? Try calling your creditcard company to negotiate areduction in interest rates, saysBranfman. If your debt woesseem too overwhelming tohandle yourself, consider sched-uling a consultation with afinancial adviser.
Goal: Lose weight Strategy:First get your doctor’s approval,then consider meeting with adietitian to develop an exerciseand calorie plan, says AndreaSpivack, a registered dietitianwith the Albert J. StunkardWeight Management Programat the University of Pennsyl-vania. Keep a food journal andsurround yourself with sup-portive people and motivatingitems, such as fresh fruit. Alsomake yourself accountable,adds Spivack, whether to adietitian, a group leader or afriend who’s expecting to meetyou at the gym.
Goal: Declutter your homeStrategy: Start by choosingone specific area to tackle at atime and gathering all neces-sary supplies, such as garbagecans and recycling bins, saysLaura Leist, president of theNational Association of Profes-sional Organizers. Next, sortthrough all items in that area,eliminate what you no longerneed and purchase and installany additional containers orshelves you think the arearequires. Once you’ve success-fully organized your space, keepclutter in check by repeatingthis process every few months.
Goal: Improve your postureStrategy: “Poor posturecauses a tremendous strain onthe spine,” says chiropractorCynthia Vaughn of the AustinChiropractic Center in Austin,Texas. When standing, avoidslouching by keeping the centerof your ears directly above thecenter of your shoulders, saysDr. Vaughn. At the office, sitwith your buttocks and thesmall of your back pushed intothe back of your chair, and keepyour feet flat on the floor withyour knees at a 90-degree angleto the floor (adjust chair heightif necessary).
Goal: Stop running lateStrategy: Start preparing for your workday the nightbefore, from selecting your out-fit to making your lunch, saysAtlanta-based personal pro-ductivity expert Peggy Duncan,author of The Time Manage-ment Memory Jogger. If you’restill running late, set an earlierwake-up alarm to give yourselfmore time to get ready. Toavoid tardiness to appoint-ments and social engagements,record the dates and times of all your commitments in an agenda book or an elec-tronic calendar. ■
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EAT WELL, HEAD-TO-TOE6 foods that do your body good—in some surprising ways
EyesEat this: SWEET POTATOESHere’s why: They’re a greatsource of beta-carotene, anantioxidant that promotes eye health and can help prevent cataracts.Did you know? A sweetpotato also contains almosttwice the recommended dailyallowance of vitamin A,which is essential to vision.
BrainEat this: APPLESHere’s why: They contain aflavonoid called quercetinthat has been shown in stud-ies of mice to protect braincells against injury from oxidation. High apple consumption has also beenlinked to lower-than-averagerates of one kind of stroke.Did you know? Apple-juicestudies suggest that applesalso may heighten the brain’sproduction of a key neuro-transmitter called acetyl-choline, improving memory.
BreastEat this: SALMONHere’s why: Salmon is a richsource of vitamin D, andresearch indicates that boosting your intake of thisvitamin can lower yourbreast-cancer risk.Did you know? Salmon alsocontains omega-3 fatty acids,which may add to that cancer-fighting benefit (expertsaren’t yet unanimous) andwhich otherwise amount to a health-effects home run, benefiting arteries, bloodpressure, brain, eyes, metabo-lism, muscles and more.
HeartEat this: STRAWBERRIESHere’s why: They reduceinflammation in the arteriesand increase levels of theheart-healthy vitamin folatein the blood. Did you know? Strawberriescan help whiten teeth! Theycontain malic acid, whichacts as an astringent, buffingaway discoloration from not-so-pearly whites. Combine amashed strawberry with ahalf-tablespoon of bakingsoda and apply the mixture toyour teeth, leaving it on forfive minutes, then brushingaway with toothpaste. (Justdon’t do this more than oncea week—you risk damagingtooth enamel.)
StomachDrink this: GREEN TEAHere’s why: It may fightstomach cancer: A recentstudy found that women who drank five or more cupsof green tea a day were 20percent less likely to developthe disease.Did you know? Generally,green tea has just one-third to one-half the caffeine ofblack tea.
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BonesEat this: BROCCOLIHere’s why: It’s not onlystrong in bone-strengtheningcalcium, it’s also loaded withvitamin C, which is essentialfor the maintenance andrepair of bones. A cup ofbroccoli boasts more thantwice the recommended dailyallowance of C—more thanis found in an orange. Did you know? Broccoli alsocontains two phytonutrientsthat may help the body fightcancer—one by suppressingtumor-cell growth, the otherby clearing the system of cancer-causing substances.
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7 fat-beatersTalk about the best of both worlds: Researchers have discovered that certain foods anddrinks actually help your body burn fat more efficiently—so you can nibble and whittleyour middle at the same time. Here are 7 such items and their claims to fame:
What: BLUEBERRIESWhy: A recent University ofMichigan study suggests that thephytochemicals in blueberriesinfluence the genes that controlhow we process glucose, therebyhelping our bodies store andburn fat more effectively. Calories per serving: 84 caloriesper cup
What: OATMEALWhy: High in fiber, oatmeal helps yourbody burn calories by boosting yourmetabolism. In 2008, a Penn StateUniversity weight-loss study reportedthat people whose diets were rich inwhole grains lost significantly moreabdominal fat than those who ate onlyrefined grains. The whole-grain groupalso had a big reduction in C-reactiveprotein levels, a heart-disease marker.Calories per serving: 159 calories per cup
What: CHILI PEPPERSWhy: They get their heat from acomponent called capsaicin,which has been shown to sup-press appetite and boost metab-olism. One Dutch study reportedthat subjects ate fewer caloriesand rated themselves as moresatisfied when they consumedcapsaicin half an hour beforeeach meal. Calories per serving: 19 caloriesfor each pepper
What: ALMONDSWhy: Researchers believethat the body may notfully absorb the fat inalmonds and that the cellwalls of the nuts may actas a barrier against fat.Besides lowering choles-terol and reducing the riskof heart disease, almondscan lessen food cravingsby making you feel fuller. Calories per serving: 163calories per ounce
What: GREEN TEAWhy: This soothing brew contains epigallocatechingallate (EGCG), one of a group of antioxidants called catechins. Research indicates that catechins increaseenergy expenditure and fat-burning, and may help con-trol weight. A 2007 review of research on the subjectconcluded that consuming five to six cups of green teaper day does indeed have metabolic benefits.Calories per serving: 0 calories per cup
What: AVOCADOWhy: This fruit is another excel-lent source of abdominal fat–reducing monounsaturated fattyacids, which in a study reported inDiabetes Care were shown tocurb “central body fat distribu-tion.” Avocados also boast beta-sitosterol, a plant-based fat thatmay lower cholesterol. Calories per serving: 80 caloriesfor 1⁄4 avocado
What: OLIVE OILWhy: Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fattyacids—a type of healthy fat recently found to helpshrink the accumulation of belly fat. Opt for extra-virgin, the least-processed form of the oil, whichcontains the most antioxidants. Calories per serving: 119 calories per tablespoon
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DietTribe, personal trainer Jessie Pavelka
helps five real-life friends lose weight
while juggling jobs, family and other
struggles. It’s a premise many of us can
relate to, as our own busy schedules leave
little time—and motivation—for exercise.
But the truth is you don’t have to set aside
large chunks of time to reap the benefits
of fitness: According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, exercis-
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still does your body good. So Monmouth
Health & Life asked Pavelka to design
workout routines of four different lengths
to give you a chance to choose what
works best for you. (Remember: Always
check with your physician before starting
an exercise routine.)
IN A TIME CRUNCH? STAR TRAINER JESSIE PAVELKA SUGGESTS
10-, 20-, 30- AND 60-MINUTE ROUTINES
10-MINUTE WORKOUT“Even though 10 minutes isn’t a lot of time, you can stillget your blood pumping and your heart rate up,” saysPavelka. “For great results, try interval training on a treadmill.”
• Walk for 1 minute at a moderate to fast pace.
• Jog or sprint for 1 minute.
• Repeat this pair of steps four more times.
Kick it up a notch! “If you’re in good shape, challengeyourself by increasing speed and incline,” says Pavelka.
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20-MINUTE WORKOUT“Here’s a quick routine you can do on your lunch hour that helps burn fat and build muscle,” saysPavelka. “You can do these exercises practically anywhere—all you need are some dumbbells and your-self! If you’re a beginner, start off with light weights that aren’t too taxing, and feel free to take shortbreaks between exercises.”
• DO 3 SETS OF SQUATS (15–20 REPETITIONS PER SET, PIC-TURED LEFT): Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart.Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and lower yourbehind as if you’re sitting in a chair. Do not let your knees jutout past your toes. Return to a standing position. Repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF PUSH-UPS (15–20 REPS/SET): Lie chest-down on the floor with your hands flat on the ground beneathyour shoulders, your legs straight and your toes tucked under.Keeping your body straight, press into your hands to raiseyour torso and legs off the ground, then bend your elbows tolower yourself back toward the floor, stopping before yourbody reaches the ground. Repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET, PICTURED BOTTOM LEFT): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.Step forward with your right leg, bending your knees untilboth legs are at approximately 90-degree angles. Push upwith your right leg to return to the starting position. Repeatwith the left leg.
• DO 3 SETS OF BENT-OVER ROWS (15–20 REPS/SET):Standing with your knees slightly bent and your feet aboutshoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand. Keepyour arms fully extended so the dumbbells hang straightdown. Bend forward at your hips so your chest is leaningover your feet. Keeping your torso stationary, bring yourelbows straight back to approximately a 90-degree angle, sothat the dumbbells stop at your sides. Return to start posi-tion and repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF SIDE LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET): Stand withfeet together facing forward, hands on your hips. Place yourright foot out to the side, away from your body, bending yourright knee as you do so. Keep your chest up and make surethat your knee does not extend past your toes. Push into yourright leg to return to the starting position, then repeat withyour left leg.
• DO 3 SETS OF SHOULDER PRESSES (15–20 REPS/SET): Siton a bench or chair and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Bendyour elbows and raise your hands up to shoulder height so thedumbbells are positioned next to your ears. Keeping your backstraight, push the dumbbells up until your arms are extendedoverhead. Lower the dumbbells to shoulder height. Repeat.
Kick it up a notch! As you get stronger, try forgoing breaksbetween exercises—for example, going from squats straightinto a set of push-ups, says Pavelka.
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30-MINUTE WORKOUTIncorporate a mix of cardio and strength training in your half-hour routine by starting with the 10-minuteworkout described, and then immediately following it with the 20-minute routine, the trainer says.
KICK IT UP A NOTCH! “If things start to get too easy, consider using heavier weights and increasing thenumber of sets and repetitions,” says Pavelka.
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60-MINUTE WORKOUT“If you have time to enjoy a full hour’s workout,here’s one that I do for myself and my clients thatcombines intense cardio with some good resis-tance training,” says Pavelka. “The routine may bestrenuous for some, so if you don’t get through allthe exercises at first, just keep working at it.” Youcan take a break between circuits, he adds; justaim for each circuit to take about 10 minutes.
Start with stretching and 5 to 10 minutes of walkingto warm up.
CIRCUIT 1:• DO 3 SETS OF SQUATS (15–20 REPETITIONSPER SET): Stand with your legs shoulder-widthapart. Keeping your chest up, bend your knees andlower your behind as if you’re sitting in a chair. Donot let your knees jut out past your toes. Return toa standing position. Repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF PUSH-UPS (15–20 REPS/SET, PICTURED TOP RIGHT): Lie chest-down on the floorwith your hands flat on the ground beneath yourshoulders, your legs straight and your toes tuckedunder. Keeping your body straight, press into yourhands to raise your torso and legs off the ground, thenbend your elbows to lower yourself back toward thefloor, stopping before you reach the ground. Repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF JUMPING JACKS (15 REPS/SET,PICTURED RIGHT).
CIRCUIT 2:• DO 3 SETS OF LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET): Standwith your feet shoulder-width apart. Step forwardwith your right leg, bending your knees until bothlegs are at approximately 90-degree angles. Pushup with your right leg to return to the starting posi-tion. Repeat with the left leg.
• DO 3 SETS OF BENT-OVER ROWS (15–20 REPS/SET): Standing with your knees slightly bent and
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your feet about shoulder-width apart, hold adumbbell in each hand. Keep your arms fullyextended so the dumbbells hang straightdown. Bend forward at your hips so your chestis leaning over your feet. Keeping your torsostationary, bring your elbows straight back toapproximately an 90-degree angle, so that thedumbbells stop at your sides. Return to startposition and repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF EXPLOSIVE VERTICAL JUMPS(10–15 REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT).
CIRCUIT 3:• DO 3 SETS OF DEAD LIFTS (12–15 REPS/SET):Stand with your feel shoulder-width apart, grasp-ing a barbell or other weight with an overhandgrip. Squat down until your hips are even withyour knees, keeping your chest up and your heelsdown at all times. Come to a brief stop when theweight reaches the floor. Slowly lift back to stand-ing position, pushing up with your thighs andpulling up with your back. Repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF BICEP CURLS (12–15 REPS/SET): Stand holding a set of dumbbells at yoursides. Bending your elbows, raise both hands toyour shoulders, your palms facing in. Slowly lowerarms to the starting position. Repeat.• DO 3 SETS OF SIDE-TO-SIDE JUMPS (10–15REPS/SET).
CIRCUIT 4:• DO 3 SETS OF STEP-UPS (12–15 REPS/SET):Step onto and off of a platform, such as a stepstool or a park bench.
• DO 3 SETS OF TRICEP KICKBACKS (12–15REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT): Hold a dumbbellin each hand and bend over at the waist so thatyour torso is at a 45- to 90-degree angle to thefloor. Bend your arms and pull your elbows up totorso level. Keeping your elbows in place,straighten your arms out behind you, then bendthem back to the starting position. Repeat.
• DO 3 SETS OF CRUNCHES (15–20 REPS/SET).
End with 5 to 10 minutes of walking to cool down.
Kick it up a notch! Incorporate interval traininginto the mix (see 10-minute workout) for an extraboost of cardio, says Pavelka. ■
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THE GOOD 1. CALIFORNIA ROLL(rice, nori, avocado and imitation crab)
Per roll:
CALORIES: 255
FAT: 7 grams
CARBS: 38 grams
FIBER: 5.8 grams
PROTEIN: 9 grams
2. TUNA (MAGURO)
ROLL (tuna, rice and nori)
Per roll:CALORIES: 184
FAT: 2 grams
CARBS: 27 grams
FIBER: 3.5 grams
PROTEIN: 24 grams
3. SALMON SASHIMI(just raw fish, no rice)
Per 1-ounce piece:
CALORIES: 52
FAT: 3.1 grams
CARBS: 0 grams
FIBER: 0 grams
PROTEIN: 5.6 grams
Be sushi-savvy!It’s got to be healthy, right? A little bit of fish, a tiny smattering of rice, all rolled up in someseaweed—what could go wrong? In fact, sushi can be one of the healthiest dining-outoptions there is, nonfattening yet rich in heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. But as theonce-exotic Japanese food has become ubiquitous in the U.S., new varieties have beendeveloped—some with ingredients that have nutrition gurus crying foul. These days,sushi’s calorie count varies widely, with some choices decidedly diet-unfriendly. Here’s aquick primer:
THE BAD4. PHILADELPHIA ROLL(nori, rice, smoked salmon,lettuce, cream cheese andsesame seeds)Per roll:
CALORIES: 360
FAT: 11 grams
CARBS: 35 grams
FIBER: 0 grams
PROTEIN: 13 grams
5. EEL AND AVOCADO
ROLL (nori, rice, avocadoand unagi—fresh-water eel)Per roll:
CALORIES: 372
FAT: 17 grams
CARBS: 31 grams
FIBER: 5.8 grams
PROTEIN: 20 grams
6. SHRIMP TEMPURAROLL (shrimp, rice, nori,frying oil, tempura batter)Per roll:
CALORIES: 508
FAT: 21 grams
CARBS: 64 grams
FIBER: 4.5 grams
PROTEIN: 20 grams
1 tablespoon of soysauce provides more than
one-third of your dailyrequirement of sodium.
FAST FACT
DID YOU KNOW?
That hot green sushi condiment that clears your sinuses
is called wasabi, but in the U.S. chances are it’s not the
genuine spice made from the wasabia japonica root.
Instead, it’s a cheaper, easier-to-handle mixture of
horseradish, mustard and food coloring that the
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is another savory symphony: tender, supersizedoysters; smoky bits of ham hock; civilized chunksof potato and leek—they all merge in a creamybroth, creating an illusion of lightness, much likethat of the tagliatelle dish. Taste each ingredientalone, taste them together, play with every spoonfulto treat your palate to a different, yet equally deli-cious, perspective every time.
At the risk of sounding repetitious, the heart ofromaine salad hit the same high notes. Slightly wiltedgreens combine with smoked bacon, gorgonzola,grape tomatoes and the perfect amount of chipotledressing for a mouthwatering meld. One criticism:The gorgonzola did not taste like the authenticItalian variety—could it have been a knockoffimported from Canada? Even so, the salad is a finedish that can even serve as a light meal on its own.
Romanowski’s prowess really hits home withhis entrées. There’s no holding back as he piles his
plates high with big helpings and flavors that linger longafter your last bite. The pork shank osso buco was abeauty (don’t bother looking for the marrow; we didn’tfind any), with the meat both crisp and fall-off-the-bonetender. Accompanied by slices of fennel sausage, broccolirabe and white beans, it was robust and ultracomforting.
A special of the day, the filet mignon was anothermasterpiece, brilliantly prepared in a Madeira sauce thatplayed up the meat’s tenderness. A large slab of foie grasdraped atop the filet—hurry and taste it before it melts inyour mouth!—served as a buttery exclamation point.
Even after all that (by the way, we split the appe-tizers and salad, and there was plenty), we finished our
desserts: old-fashioned carrot cakeand an affogato—coffee gelato withHeath bar crumbs on the side and ademitasse cup of espresso for pour-ing. I swore I wouldn’t eat all of thecake—two (yes, two—not one cut inhalf) slices surrounded by chunks ofpineapple and frosted with a coconut–cream cheese icing—but somethingcame over me. What was it? Ah, yes:the inability to leave good food onmy plate. It happens when I don’tknow when anything that tasty willcross my path again. ■
FOR PROOF THAT AMBIENCE IS OVERRATED,grab a seat in Bay Avenue Trattoria. The storefront jointis as unprepossessing as you get—about 50 seats withpaper place mats and metal chairs. The ochre walls andretro posters are nice nods to bistro style, but let’s getreal—no one goes to Joe Romanowski and MaggieLubcke’s trattoria for the décor.
In this little BYO, it’s about one thing only—thefood. Put plainly, it rocks.
Finding the restaurant desertedon a recent frigid Sunday evening, westarted with a special pasta dish:homemade tagliatelle (silky and slip-pery) tossed with lobster chunks,fresh spinach, artichoke hearts andtomato chunks in a very garlickybroth. The dish was less about thepasta than about all the componentsworking together to create a harmo-nious blend of flavors and textures.Think of it as a wonderfully orches-trated ensemble piece, artfully lay-
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Portuguese cuisine. MC/V/AMEX accepted.
· 230 Main St., Asbury Park · 732-897-0048
BRICKWALL TAVERN AND DINING ROOM
American fare featuring a variety of steaks and
salads. Major credit cards accepted. · 522
Cookman Ave., Asbury Park · 732-774-1264
CARMINE’S Italian favorites: Pasta, pizza and
seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 162
Main St., Asbury Park · 732-774-2222
JIMMY’S Italian cuisine featuring dishes
like chicken scarpariello. Major credit cards
accepted. · 1405 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park
· 732-774-5051
LANGOSTA LOUNGE Vacation-inspired cuisine
and libations. Major credit cards accepted. ·
1000 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park · 732-455-3275
MOONSTRUCK American/Italian/
Mediterranean cuisine and cocktail lounge.
MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 517 Lake Ave.,
Asbury Park · 732-988-0123
TAKA Stylish Japanese eatery. MC/V/AMEX
accepted. · 632 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park ·
732-775-1020
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDSJULIA’S Elegant Italian and Mediterranean
Dining. BYO. Major credit cards accepted.
· 91 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands
· 732-872-1007
BAY HEAD GRENVILLE HOTEL & RESTAURANT
American & French cuisine. BYO. Major credit
cards accepted. · 345 Main Ave., Bay Head ·
732-892-3100
BELFORD BELFORD BISTRO New American cuisine.
Major credit cards accepted. · 870 Main St.,
Belford · 732-495-8151
BELMAR KLEIN’S Fresh fish, raw bar and sushi. Major
credit cards accepted. · 708 River Rd., Belmar
· 732-681-1177
MATISSE Ocean-front restaurant and catering.
V/MC/AMEX accepted. · 1301 Ocean Ave.,
Belmar · 732-681-7680
BRIELLE DUE AMICI Northern Italian with 10 nightly
specials. Major credit cards accepted. · 420
Higgins Ave., Brielle · 732-528-0666
SAND BAR RESTAURANT Seafood and
American cuisine. House specialty: blackened
mahi mahi bites. Major credit cards accepted.
· 201 Union Ln., Brielle · 732-528-7750
If you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishmentin Monmouth County (or nearby) that will satisfy it. Turn to this listing next time you want a wonderful meal out.
COLTS NECK GREEN MEADOWS RESTAURANT
Continental cuisine featuring 1954 Steak. MC
accepted. · 270 Route 34 South, Colts Neck
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FAIR HAVEN RAVEN & THE PEACH International fare featur-
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FREEHOLD CAFÉ COLORÉ Unique Italian eatery. Try
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· 3333 Rt. 9 North, Freehold · 732-462-2233
METROPOLITAN CAFÉ American cuisine with
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732-780-9400
HIGHLANDS
BAY AVENUE TRATTORIA Delightful Italian
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122 Bay Ave., Highlands · 732-872-9800
CHILANGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANTAuthentic Mexican fare. Major credit cardsaccepted. · 272 Bay Ave., Highlands · 732-708-0505
DORIS & ED’S Contemporary American fare featuring seafood. Major credit cards accepted. ·348 Shore Dr., Highlands · 732-872-1565
KEYPORT DREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajun-influenced fare. Major credit cards accepted. ·58 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-739-9219
TRINITY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGEInspired American fare. Major credit cards accept-ed. · 84 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-888-1998
L ITTLE S ILVER RAY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND
MARKET Fresh seafood selection. No credit
cards accepted. · 123–125 Markham Pl., Little
Silver · 732-758-8166
LONG BRANCH AVENUE Combining French and American
traditions. Major credit cards accepted. · 23
Ocean Blvd., Long Branch · 732-759-2900
MANASQUAN MAHOGANY GRILLE Creative grill cuisine,
steaks and seafood. Major credit cards accepted.
· 142 Main St., Manasquan · 732-292-1300
MARLBOROSAM VERA RESTAURANT Northern Italian
fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 476 Rt. 520,
Marlboro · 732-834-9889
MONMOUTH BEACH SALLEE TEE’S GRILLE Pasta, seafood and
burgers. Major credit cards accepted. · 33 West
St., Monmouth Beach · 732-834-8999
OAKHURST MIKE AND NELLIE’S Italian grill with entrées
including prime steaks and seafood. BYO.
MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 1801 Hwy. 35,
Oakhurst · 732-531-7251
RED BANK BIENVENUE Classic French cuisine featuring
duck. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 7 East
Front St., Red Bank · 732-936-0640
GAETANO’S Regional Italian Cuisine, featuring
homemade pasta, ravioli, seafood, veal and
chicken dishes. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. ·
10 Wallace St., Red Bank · 732-741-1321
NICHOLAS New American cuisine featuring
signature braised suckling pig. Major credit
cards accepted. · 160 Rt. 35 South, Red Bank
· 732-345-9977
RED American menu featuring seafood, sushi
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Broad St., Red Bank · 732-741-3232
TEAK Stylish restaurant featuring many
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Monmouth St., Red Bank · 732-747-5775
RUMSON SALT CREEK GRILLE American cuisine and
seafood. Major credit cards accepted.
· 4 Bingham Ave., Rumson · 732-933-9272
SEA BRIGHT MCLOONE’S RIVERSIDE New American
cuisine featuring large lobsters. MC/V/AMEX
accepted. · 816 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright
· 732-842-2894
THE QUAY Steak and seafood dishes with a
location directly on the waterfront. MC/V/
AMEX accepted. · 280 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright
· 732-741-7755
SEA GIRT FRATELLO’S RESTAURANT Italian fare fea-
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AMERICAN: Belford Bistro, Belford • Black Trumpet,
Spring Lake • Brickwall Tavern and Dining Room, Asbury
Park • Doris & Ed’s, Highlands • Drew’s Bayshore Bistro,
Keyport • Mahogany Grille, Manasquan • Mcloone’s
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