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December at One.
Welcome to the start of our 12th year!
Dec 3rd will mark the beginning of our 12th year in business! To celebrate, we will once again be hosting our Jewelry and Craft show Saturday, Dec 7th from 11-3 pm. We hope you will stop by and say hello while you support our talented local artists by purchasing some gifts for the holiday season!
This is one small way that One. can give back to our creative friends in our community.
We hope you enjoy this year's photo shoot that we did at Sandy Point with our iconic Bay Bridge for the backdrop. All of us at One. are so thankful for your continued support and we hope you enjoy the pic as much as we enjoyed doing it for you once again!
During the upcoming mad rush of the holidays, please take a moment to enjoy the outside, breathe, appreciate the little things, and do kind things for others. This is what will continue to bring you joy, especially with the endless to do lists and commitments that pull us all in directions that can be overwhelming at times.
One. wishes you and yours a very blessed and special holiday season as you celebrate in any way that brings you happiness and peace. Thank you again for letting us be a part of your wellness journey. We give thanks to you for sticking with us and hope you have a few minutes to spend enjoying this holiday edition of our newsletter during this busy time of year.
Yours in Wellness,
Jennifer and Christina
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One.'s 12-Year Anniversary Party is this Saturday, December 7th from 11am-3pm. Join us for wine, massages, and an opportunity to shop locally this holiday season. We hope to see you there! | |
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"Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones."
Living Our Healthiest Lives
Improving Our Bone Density Into the Future
by Jennifer Balducci
Osteoporosis currently affects 1 in 4 women over the age of 65, but is also found in over 2 million men over the age of 50. Because of this high number, we thought we could give you some easy lifestyle changes that you can begin to implement at any age to help to reduce your risk of developing this potentially dibilitating and life threatening condition. (15-30% of Hip fracture patients over the age of 65 die within 1 year of injury)
Gut health directly impacts your bone density, if you aren't eating enough foods with a high nutritional content, your body will rob your bones of its minerals to continue to function. Because most Americans do not eat enough vegetables, as well as eat many things that lead to leaky gut syndrome, we are especially at risk for bone density problems.
10 Things to Limit Risk of Osteoporosis
-Supplement with Vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin K2: The Third
Triumvirate, these three synergistically promote healthy bone metabolism.
-Eat 4-6 prunes a day
-Eat small fish with bones (anchovies, sardines, or canned salmon with bones)
-Eat fermented foods
-eat goose, duck, or chicken liver 1x/week
-Limit caffeine intake to 1 cup a day (excess caffeine blocks Calcium uptake)
-Avoid antacids which can block Calcium absorption (try drinking Aloe Vera Juice instead)
-Weightbearing exercise (taking the stairs, walking on your heels or push ups against the wall are easy things to add)
-Pilates on the reformer has been shown to improve bone density numbers due to its unique ability to contract muslces both concentricly, eccentrically and isometrically to maximize muscle development
-Try these yoga poses daily for 1 minute each: tree, triangle, warrior II, side-angle, twisted triangle, locust, bridge, supine hand-to-foot I, supine hand-to-foot II, straight-legged twist, and corpse pose.
(before starting any supplements, speak to your doctor to confirm you have no contraindications)
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Looking for the perfect gift? Give your loved one the gift of health from One. this season. | |
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Saturday is the last day to shop local for holiday gifts with One.'s aromatherapist from ScentScience!
Looking for locally made personal products with only good for you ingredients? Check out ScentScience!
Soaps, body butters, lotions, essential oils and more!
Click here to order
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“Holiday stress needs massage indeed”
Purchase a gift card for yourself or a loved one today to melt away the stress of the holidays and ensure your ability to manage the season with less tension!
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One. is once again collecting unwrapped new toys for elementary-aged children in need who live along the Forest Drive corridor this season.
Please make your donations by December 5th for our local community.
Click here to make a monetary donation.
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Has Menopause Made You Ache All Over? There’s a Name for That.
For women, the muscle and joint pains of aging could be linked to a loss of estrogen. A few lifestyle changes can make a big difference.
By Danielle Friedman
Nov. 20, 2024
When Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, was in her early 40s, she regularly competed in half marathons. Then, at 47, she entered perimenopause and suddenly found herself struggling to walk even a short distance, crippled by total body joint and muscle pain. “I was in the best shape of my life,” she said, and then, “I could barely get out of bed.”
In her private practice in Orlando, Fla., she heard similar stories from women going through menopause, including other longtime athletes who now struggled to move comfortably. These patients repeatedly told her, “I feel like I’m falling apart,” she said, despite not having endured any obvious injuries.
While doctors have long known that menopause affects bone health, Dr. Wright and others now believe the transition affects the health of muscles and joints, too. In a paper published in July, Dr. Wright gave this phenomenon a name: the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.
The syndrome refers to a constellation of conditions and symptoms that become more prevalent during perimenopause and beyond, including joint pain, frozen shoulder, a loss of muscle mass and bone density, and worsening osteoarthritis, among other things. Research suggests that more than half of menopausal women may experience musculoskeletal symptoms, some of which are severe enough to be debilitating — yet health care providers often dismiss them as unavoidable parts of aging.
Dr. Andrea Singer, the director of women’s primary care at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and the chief medical officer of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, has seen a similar pattern among her patients. “We know that there is a significant cross-talk relationship between muscles and bones, and when one has weaker muscles, this increases the risk for falls — and when you fall on weaker bones, that leads to fractures,” she said.
Dr. Wright argues that the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause is linked to the decline of estrogen, in part because of the hormone’s role in fighting inflammation. As such, she suggests estrogen hormone therapy as a possible treatment. (She said that she has personally benefited from the therapy.)
The society does, endorse hormone therapy for women at high risk of developing osteoporosis.
Several clinicians told the Times that, anecdotally, patients who start taking hormone therapy for approved conditions such as hot flashes or night sweats also report a decrease in muscle and joint pain and discomfort.
Women should consider eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, such as the Mediterranean diet, she said, and limit processed foods and added sugars, which can increase inflammation in the body and therefore increase muscle and joint pain. In addition, increasing your protein intake can help you maintain (or even build) muscle mass, which decreases with age. (look at plant based protein as well, lentils, soaked nuts and avocados are high in protein)
Experts also recommend taking a regular vitamin D3 supplement, which can help your body absorb calcium as you get older. And if you have a family history of osteoporosis or are at high-risk for other reasons, plan to get a bone density scan early in your menopause transition, if not sooner.
And regularly working on your balance, with exercises such as single-leg balances, weight shifts, Pilates, yoga and tai chi, can help you to avoid falling as you age.
Click here for full article
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What Does It Mean to ‘Engage Your Core’?
The advice is common — and vague. Here’s how to do it properly.
By Hilary Achauer
Published Aug. 7, 2024
“Engage your core,” they’d tell me as I stepped out of the squat rack with a loaded barbell on my back.
Did that mean I should suck in my gut? Hold my breath? Or maybe both at the same time?
Not exactly. Activating your core means creating “a brace, by drawing your belly button into your spine, as if you’re about to get punched in the stomach,” said Anatolia Vick, assistant director of fitness and wellness at Rice University.
This creates a belt of stability in the spine and pelvis, which protects the joints, ligaments and tendons and reduces the strain on your back when exercising, said Dr. Vick.
It’s not only important while working out; your core stability is tied to everything you do. Engaging your core can keep you from injuring your back the next time you lift a suitcase and it can also help prevent falls, Dr. Vick said.
Why the core is essential for movement
Many people think of their core as the ab muscles that make up a six pack. But the core also includes the muscles that run along the spine, back and sides, as well as those that link the trunk to the pelvis and limbs.
Unlike the muscles in our limbs, which often work independently, the core muscles mostly contract together. Picking up a jar off the kitchen counter with one hand uses a few muscles in your arm, but safely lifting something off the floor requires the muscles through your sides, spine, back and pelvis to work in concert. And it takes some practice to correctly engage all of these muscles at once.
If you don’t activate your core during daily activities, and instead hyperextend — or arch — your back, you put more stress and pressure on your joints and limbs, potentially leading to back, hip and knee issues, said Dr. Vick.
“The hips and the lumbar spine are particularly vulnerable to injury if the pelvis is not well stabilized,” Dr. Hame said.
First, practice breathing
To truly activate your core, you need to breathe both in and out, said Jill Miller, a yoga teacher and the author of “Body by Breath.” A mistake people often make when trying to activate their core is simply holding their breath, then disengaging when they exhale, Miller said.
Click here to read full article
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Vince Leggett
We are saddened to learn about the death of Vince Leggett who was just inducted into the Chamber’s Business Hall of Fame in October. He leaves behind a legacy of civic involvement, advocacy and dedication to preserving the maritime and cultural history of African Americans relationship with the Chesapeake Bay. He was the founder of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation and was a tireless leader to preserve the rich and meaningful involvement in the maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay. His most recent efforts have led to the establishment of the Elktonia-Carrs Beach Heritage Park. He was also author of two highly regarded books about the Chesapeake and was awarded the title of “Admiral of the Chesapeake” by Governor Parris Glendenning.
At the Hall of Fame Dinner, Vince shared several stories about his upbringing and how happy he was about that the Elktonia-Carrs Beach project was moving forward. This project, his books and a lifetime of advocacy will ensure that the legacy of Vince Leggett will live on and inspire others. Check out this short induction video about Vince’s career and impact on Anne Arundel County.
Click here to watch about Vince's mission
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Struggling with your Wardrobe or Need an Edit?
Check out this local gal who is a One stop shop for helping you to maximize your style by offering a host of services from a closet edit, to personalized shopping to creating a custom garment for you for a special event.
Gianni Nucci does it all!
Click here for info
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Sweatshirt collection
More than half (about 60%) of students at Annapolis High School come from economically disadvantaged families, and Whole Lotta Love is determined to alleviate some of those worries.
Donate sweatshirts in sizes S-3XL for high school students as part of the Annapolis Angel Tree. New sweatshirts/hoodies can be dropped off with Ms. Whayland or Ms. Nunan at Annapolis High School before December 13.
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An Annapolis Christmas Fundraiser
with Luna Blu
Attending AMFM's 2024 Annapolis Christmas Show this year? Here's your chance to support AMFM even more!
AMFM is excited to announce that Luna Blu Ristorante, 36 West Street, will be donating 15% of all dinner sales on Monday, December 16th, to support AMFM's mission!
Located just across the street from Rams Head On Stage, Luna Blu will open its doors for dinner on the first night of the Annapolis Christmas Show (they are usually closed on Mondays). Reservations are now being accepted by calling 410-267-9950 or online at https://lunabluofannapolis.com/reservations. You don't need to attend the show to participate in the fundraiser.
Thanks, Luna Blu, for supporting AMFM!
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Holiday Gift Drive
The Light House 2024 Holiday Gift Drive
Bring Joy This Holiday Season!
Help us brighten the holidays for our residents by donating a holiday stocking, children's gift, care and comfort item, or gift card.
For holiday stockings, please include only the specified items to ensure all residents receive similar gifts. All donations, including toys, should be new, unwrapped, and in original packaging. Gift cards should be placed in a separate envelope.
Sign up below. Please drop donations off at The Light House between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from Wednesday, December 11 to Sunday, December 15.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
*Please place children's gifts in a plastic bag labeled with age range and gender.
Click here to sign up
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Midnight Madness
A Festive Shopping time in Downtown Annapolis
The first two Thursdays of December from 4 pm until Midnight and the third Thursday of December from 4 pm until 11 pm
Click here for details.
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Eastport Yacht Club's Lights Parade returns this year
December 14th from 6 - 8 p.m.
It's a beloved Annapolis tradition! Every year on the second Saturday in December, magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor—boats suddenly appear out of the cold winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers!
Click here for details.
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Other Happenings...
Every Thursday-Sunday in December
Offering authentic antiques, vintage goods, home decor and more 🏠
Open every Thursday - Sunday
10am-5pm
The Barn Show is Back!
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Location: 2188 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD 21401 (between Maggiano’s and Stoney River). Click for details. | |
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December 1st
Holiday Tree Lighting at City Dock
6:30 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET
Click for details.
December 1st
Chocolate Binge Festival
Click for details.
December 10th
Menorah Lighting 5:45 pm
City Dock
Click for details.
December 2024
Thursday, Dec 12, 4-10
Friday, Dec 13, 11-9
Saturday, Dec 14, 11-9
Sunday, Dec 15, 11-5
Annapolis Holiday Market
Dock Street 11 am-9 pm
Click for details.
December 10th
Profs and Pints 5 pm Tuesday, at the Graduate Annapolis hotel
The Green Knight and Medieval Yule
Advance tickets: $13.50
Profs and Pints Annapolis presents: “The Green Knight and Medieval Yule,” a look at the Arthurian holiday legend and pre-Christian belief in “green men,” with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, visiting faculty at University of Maryland, Baltimore County and former professor of medieval literature.
Click for details.
December 13-15
Handel's "Messiah"St. Anne's
Price:$45-$58
Time: 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM
Click for details.
December 14, 2024
Santa Speedo Run Annapolis 11 am Obrien's
Click for details.
December 27th
A BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE MIRACLE 1-4 pm
West Annapolis
Click for details.
December 28, 2024
2023 Military Bowl Parade
Price: Free
Time: 10:00 AM-noon
Click for details.
Dec 31st
New Years Eve Fireworks City Dock
Click for details.
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