Last years May Day Basket at One.
Happy May Day! This is one of our favorite times of the year. We LOVE all the May day baskets around town and in case you missed it last year, we wanted to share our May Day basket with you from last year. May is jam packed with local events including May Day, Mother's Day, Navy Graduation/Blue Angels and Memorial Day, and with the early warm weather, we are SO excited to get out there to enjoy them all!
This month's newsletter is filled to the brim as always with information about what is happening at One., in our community, and the latest in health information for you to read and hopefully share!
As you read our newsletter either for the first time (welcome to all of our new folks from the What's Next group!), or are returning to it month after month, our continued hope is that you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoy creating it for you. We know how busy everyone is, and it is an honor to know that you take the time to read through our humble publication.
Yours in Wellness,
Jennifer and Christina
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This month's newsletter is dedicated to the memory of one of Jennifer's neighbors, local legend and lifelong Annapolitan
Charles "Charlie" W.Cadle, Jr.
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HUGE thank you Annapolis for voting us once again for Best of in What's Up? Annapolis. We took home the prize in two categories this year:
-best of- Pilates Class & TRX Class
Without your support, vote and love it wouldn't have happened. We cannot thank you enough!!
All winners will be announced in their June edition, be on the lookout :)
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Looking for a Great Mother's Day Gift?
(Besides being born ;)
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Gina's daughter, Maya sporting the One. Onsie!
Stumped over what to get Mom for Mother's Day this year? How about the gift of wellness? One. has gift certificates available for massage, acupuncture, or a group exercise class!
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Are you having Hot Flashes?
Vasomotor symptoms (aka hot flashes) occur due to the constriction or dilation of blood vessels which is a result from a reduced production of estradiol (estrogen produced in the ovaries).
84.2% of women experience menopause symptoms which commonly begin in women between the ages of 40 to 50 years of age but most often start at the age of 51. These symptoms are often combined with chills, anxiety, and heart palpitations but not all hot flashes are related to menopause and even men can experience similar heat sensations (for example from excessive alcohol consumption).
No matter the cause, hot flashes can be very uncomfortable and make you feel miserable. The good news is Chinese medicine and acupuncture have been known to reduce and even stop hot flashes all together. From a Chinese medicine standpoint there are different types of hot flashes and therefore different herbal formulas and acupuncture treatments for them.
Schedule an appointment with Jeff today to learn more
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Do you have a nagging pain that won't go away? |
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Lightforce Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy promotes: central and peripheral neuron repair; suppression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2); enhancement of peripheral endogenous opioids; upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF); angiogenesis; collagen synthesis and decorin expression during tendon and ligament repair; reduction in fibrosis, suppression of conduction along unmyelinated C fibers; and inhibition of histamine release.
Low-level laser irradiation can have a positive response for tissues that exhibit microvascular compromise and become anoxic secondary to metabolic injury with resulting microvascular inflammation, oxidative injury, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Lasers of low-intensity initiate analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and biostimulatory effects, resulting in an increase in local microcirculation and increased healing. Increasing microcirculation induces an essential function in the tissue repair process and in pain control. This process allows increases in oxygenation and nutritional supply to tissue and allows for the expulsion of metabolic byproducts, which may contribute to pain.
In other words, it reduces your pain FAST.
(For the month of May, One. is offering a free trial laser session to new clients that have not had laser before.)
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Mama Mia at the barre May 1st! Katie's last day of Barre before she goes on maternity leave!
VIrtual Barre Fusion to Celebrate Mother's day with Katie Mazur as our resident mom-to-be hosts her last class with us before she goes on maternity leave!
Thanks to ALL of Katie's lovely barre ladies that came to celebrate with us for her baby sprinkle, we are SO excited to meet Sabrina!
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Email Gina at clientcare@performxtherapy.com to schedule your session |
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Greenscape 2023
Thanks to everyone that came out last Saturday to help with cleanup and planting for the SOFO citywide Greenscape Event!
Be sure to check out the entrance at Robinwood AND all the pretty flowers in the Bay Ridge triangle coming your way soon :)
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Positive Views on Aging Can Sharpen Your Mind and Boost Health and Happiness
New research links cognitive decline to negative perspectives on growing old, adding to other evidence for the power of positivity
Book Author
Independent journalist covering physical health & mental wellness, author of “Make Sleep Your Superpower: A Guide to Greater Health, Happiness & Productivity.”
Apr 12
New research suggests a natural, cost-free way to help maintain thinking skills, one that individuals of all ages, and society as a whole, would be wise to lean into:
Think positively about the aging process.
MCI is marked by an increased tendency to forget appointments, lose keys, struggle to come up with the right words, or other such lapses. Unlike dementia, MCI doesn’t involve personality changes or other more serious or dramatic consequences. Causes can include diabetes, stroke, depression, or simply the consequences of genetics and aging. MCI, which affects somewhere between 12% and 18% of people 60 and older, can be a precursor to Alzheimer’s and other dementias, but it does not always predict such outcomes.
The new study was based on data collected on 1,716 seniors seven times over 12 years. MCI was determined by tests of such things as the ability to recall a set of words immediately and after a delay, as well as counting backward from a large number by sevens.
“We found that those who have taken in more positive age beliefs were significantly less likely to develop MCI,” Levy told me. “If, however, they developed MCI, the positive age beliefs acted as a resource to help them cognitively recover.”
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5-minute breathing exercises can improve your mood and reduce anxiety
Cyclic sighing appears to be particularly effective among different breathing exercises and better than mindfulness meditation, a study says
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March 16, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT
A study in Cell Reports Medicine showed that just five minutes of breathwork each day for about a month could improve mood and reduce anxiety — and these benefits may be larger than from mindfulness meditation for the same amount of time.
In a randomized controlled study of 108 adults, the researchers compared three different breathwork exercises, in which participants deliberately guided their breathing in various ways, and mindfulness meditation, in which people observed their breathing but didn’t try to control it. The participants did the breathwork at home, following video instructions.
After 28 days, participants in both the mindfulness meditation and breathwork groups reported having more positive feelings and fewer negative ones compared with before they began their respective practices. Participants in both groups also reported reduced feelings of anxiety.
The positive effects of breathwork took time to kick in: The more days the participants spent doing their breathing exercises, the better they felt each successive day.
Cyclic sighing appeared to be particularly effective among the different breathing exercises. Participants in this group reported even greater positive mood improvements compared with participants who practiced mindfulness meditation.
(slowly inhale through the nose to expand the lungs, and inhale again to maximally fill the lungs, then slowly and fully exhale the breath through the mouth)
One recent meta-analysis conducted by Gemignani and his colleagues suggests that slow breathing practices can affect our autonomic system, which regulates key physiological processes such as heart rate, blood pressure and breathing. Specifically, these techniques seem to shift the balance away from the amped-up fight-or-flight sympathetic mode toward the more relaxed rest-and-digest parasympathetic system.
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You need to Check these guys out! |
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BD PROVISIONS
OUR THINKING ON FOOD IS SO FAR OUTSIDE THE BOX, WE JUST GOT RID OF IT
BD Provisions located in Severna Park- your new favorite zero waste store with hundreds of bulk food options!
BD Provisions is a new retail store concept offering a carefully curated collection of bulk foods sold by the pound in sustainable containers, plus coffee roasting on-site!
Bulk Food: We have a tremendous selection of items in bulk – ranging from your basic pantry staples to unique foods you’ve never tried before- with new items coming in all of the time!
Coffee Roasting: We roast coffee right in our stores, so you can watch your beans being roasted and take them home still warm. Doesn’t get fresher than that!
Zero Waste & Low Waste Shopping: Cut back or eliminate packaging by participating in our jar exchange program, purchase a new jar or use some of our complimentary eco- friendly packaging options.
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What We are LOVING Right Now |
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Grab these pain patches to help get you through that hike or trip you don't want to miss! These come HIGHLY recommended.
Exclusive formula with far-infrared ceramic powder, suitable for cervical vertebra, arthritis of the shoulder, lumbar muscle strain, and knee joint pain.
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One of our clients is starting a support group for Annapolis area adults with EDS and or hypermobility and/or parents of children with EDS and related conditions.
Please share below with anyone you think might be interested.
Thanks everyone!
Jennifer Balducci
The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility.
What is joint hypermobility?
Joint hypermobility means that a person’s joints have a greater range of motion than is expected or usual. Some people have joint hypermobility that does not cause them pain or other issues. However, some people with joint hypermobility also have joint instability. Joint instability occurs when the bones of a joint aren’t held in place securely. This can lead to joint subluxations, dislocations, sprains, and other injuries. Joint instability can cause both acute and chronic pain and interfere with daily life.
Joint hypermobility is observed throughout the body in most types of EDS, but hypermobility may be limited to the hands and feet in some types. Although joint hypermobility is observed across all types of EDS, not everyone with a type of EDS has joint hypermobility. You can read more about joint hypermobility here.
EDS support group in Annapolis
What: informal in person support group coordinated by a mom with "moderate" EDS who is parenting a teen with life-changing EDS symptoms and many of the related conditions as well including PoTS, MCAS, etc
When: monthly, on a set day and time to make planning easier. In the evening or on a weekend morning. We can decide based on who is interested.
Where: to keep it simple, we'll pick a public place with ample parking, likely a coffee shop or local restaurant with small plates etc
Why: because EDS is hard, complicated, ever-changing, etc and there simply aren't enough qualified medical professionals or proven treatments to make it easy to navigate or manage as a parent or patient. So I figure we all could use some support - a safe place to share and explore in order to get more answers and just feel a little better.
If interested, contact:
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Photo credit-Jennifer's front door May 2022
May Day is one of the most beautiful days in Annapolis. On May 1st the doors of homes and businesses in our centuries-old City of Annapolis are adorned with baskets full of fresh-cut flowers and colorful ribbons. If you haven't yet treated yourself to a stroll along the streets of Annapolis' Historic District on this day of days, this is the year to indulge.
Be sure to take plenty of photos of the colorful baskets and post them to social media using the hashtags #maydayannapolis2023 and #68thannapolismayday.
What began as a Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne beautification project in 1956 has grown into a tradition in which residents and business owners compete for winning ribbons and an invitation to the Garden Club's Annual Tea.
The 68th annual May basket competition, sponsored by the Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne, will be held Monday, May 1 in celebration of May Day. Residents and merchants in the Historic District, and parts of Murray Hill, are encouraged to arrange baskets of fresh-cut flowers to display outside their homes and businesses. Residential arrangements must be in baskets and include a card indicating the name of the participant; merchants can use a container that reflects an element of their business. All displays must be out by 10:00 a.m. on May 1 for judging by garden club members. Adult blue ribbon winners will receive an invitation to a special May Day Tea on Thursday, May 4.
Four Rivers Garden Club 78th Annual Flower Mart
April 30, 2023
Time:10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Get ready for May Day! Visit the Flower Mart for fresh cut flowers, ready-made May Baskets, and supplies for making a May Basket at Maryland Hall.
Treasures from members garden sheds and attics for sale. Custom and ready made May Baskets in time for May Day in Annapolis
Perennials from our gardens.
Local check or cash please. Chevys Food truck will be on hand with great food.
Also Master Gardeners and Bay Wise will be there with timely advice!
Proceeds benefit community gardening projects of FRGC.
For more information contact -
Charlotte Pennington @ 410-858-7864 or cpenningtonsc@gmail.com
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Looking for more ideas for what to get mom? Check out what our gal El has lined up on her website, awesome ides for mom! (we esp. like mom's last nerve ;)
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Maryland TacoFest Coming To Annapolis On May 6
A taco festival is coming to the state capital on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Fifteen taquerias will sell Mexican food as bands play live music.
Maryland TacoFest is coming to Maryland Hall in Annapolis from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023
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First Sunday Arts Festival Returns this Sunday!
The First Sunday Arts events will resume on Sunday, May 7th starting its second decade on the first block of West Street from 11 am to 5 pm. The event will feature 50 artisans selling paintings, photography, jewelry, woodturning, glass art, home décor, and more.
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Blue Angels Return!
The Blue Angels—the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron—will return to the skies above Annapolis in May to celebrate Commissioning Week at the U.S. Naval Academy. The iconic planes will perform May 24 through 27th during the USNA Class of 2023’s graduation ceremonies. Practice Day is on May 23rd
Blue Angels 2023
The Blue Angels are back in Annapolis for the Naval Academy Commissioning week.
We are expecting extremely heavy boat traffic so please be sure to pay attention to markers and listen to the officials that are enforcing the restricted zones.
Practice Day: May 23rd, 2023
Around 10:30 am: The restricted zone in the Severn River is closed to all unauthorized traffic.
Around 2:00 pm: Practice air show begins.
Around 4:00 pm: Once the all-clear is given, the Severn River will be open to all vessel traffic.
Show Day: May 24th, 2023
Around 1:30 pm: The restricted zone in the Severn River is closed to all unauthorized traffic.
Around 2:00 pm: Air show begins.
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Fundraising for Barn Raising
Breakfast benefit to transform barn into wellness & meeting space.
– Where some see an old red barn, leaders at a local addiction recovery facility see potential.
“We purchased property adjacent to our campus two years ago,” said Tom O’Leary, president, Samaritan House board of directors. “There is a perfect old red barn on the land that will make a great wellness center, meeting space and office accommodations but first it needs extensive work.”
Giving the old barn new life as a wellness center for residents of the Samaritan House is the goal of the 10th Annual Burritos for Beds breakfast benefit on Wednesday, May 3, 7-10am, at Chevy’s Fresh Mex (2436 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis). The public is invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast and donate to this “barn raising” project.
Contractors estimate it will cost $75,000 for the space transformation. Samaritan House Board members have pledged to donate half of that amount and are asking supporters to match them in giving. Monetary donations can be made at the event or online at samaritanhouseannapolis.org/giving
Editors’ Note:
Courtesy Photo Attached: The 10th Annual Burritos for Beds benefit breakfast will be Wednesday, May 3, 7-10am, at Chevy’s Fresh Mex (2436 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis). This year’s fundraising goal of $75,000 is to renovate a barn into a wellness center for residents.
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Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
April 28-30, 2023
City Dock, Annapolis, MD
With a long sailing tradition in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay, the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show rings in the new season by bringing together sailing enthusiasts from around the Mid-Atlantic. Every April, guests experience an in-water show boasting the sailing industry’s latest boats, gear, and tech. Comparing side-by-side and talking with industry leaders enables all buyers to have the opportunity to easily and efficiently purchase their next new vessel.
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WILLIAM PACA GARDEN PLANT SALE
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Location: William Paca Garden; Enter at 1 Martin Street
Time: 10:00 am (EDT) - 4:00 pm (EDT)
Location: William Paca Garden, Enter at 1 Martin Street
Time: Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides the opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers personally raise over 8,000 plants - perennials, annuals, trees, vines, and vegetable starts - that represent the best of the old and the new. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson's favorite snail vine, you will find something here to delight. All proceeds of this beloved annual fundraiser support the programs of the William Paca Garden!
An in-person sale will be offered on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2022 with capacity restrictions and required (free) pre-registration for timed entry. Entry slots will be offered every 15 minutes!
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More Happenings
Salsa, Bachata & Merengue at Caliente Grill - FREE Class & Social Dance
Presented By:
Dates:
4/28/2023, 5/12/2023, 5/26/2023
Time:
8:00 PM
Festa di Primavera Italiana
April 29, 2023
free, family friendly Italian Festival of Spring with Annapolis Town Center and the Sons and Daughters of Italy Annapolis Lodge. Proceeds from this event will go to support The Light House Shelter and Anne Arundel County Food Pantry.
2nd Annual ‘Many Hats We Wear Luncheon’ Mother's Day Tea
Maryland Hall Outreach
May 13, 2023
Free
Time:
From: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The 0.05k Bridge Run
- Start: Long & Foster Parking Lot, 320 Sixth Street
Dates:
May 13, 2023
Time:
Starting at the Crack O' Noon!
Jerry Seinfeld
Dates:
May 19, 2023
Price:
Starting at $72.99
Time:
Doors Open: 7:30 | Show: 9:00
Armed Forces Day Concert
Dates:
May 20, 2023
Price:
Free
Time:
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Annapolis Memorial Day Parade
Presented By:
City of Annapolis
Dates:
May 29, 2023
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EAT MORE BEANS!
In a survey of the diet of 673 Ikarians (blue zone residents that live well into their 100's). It's found that subjects consumed about six times as many beans a day as Americans, ate fish twice a week and meat five times a month, drank on average two to three cups of coffee a day and took in about a quarter as much refined sugar — the elderly did not like soda. She also discovered they were consuming high levels of olive oil along with two to four glasses of wine a day.
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Spotted this recipe on Instagram, if you are a sushi fan, this is a no brainer
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