August at One.
One. is SO excited for the first SOFO drive-in movie of the season, Free Willy, happening TONIGHT. Live music with Nate Finn starts at 7 pm on the side of the shopping center. We hope to see you there!
As we move into the final month of the summer (I know, we can't believe it either), we are going to provide you with all the ways to beat the heat, protecting yourself from all the excesses of summer and embracing the best that One. and our town has to offer.
One. is here to help you prepare for all the ways to stay your best as we look forward to cooler weather this fall.
We have made some changes around One. over the past month. We've brought on a new massage therapist, Christian Delgado. He has graciously agreed to join us from our friends at Fitness Forum where he has worked as a PT tech while obtaining his massage therapy degree! If you haven't been to the office to meet him yet, join us as we welcome him aboard!
This month's newsletter is once again packed with tons of the latest health information and local events happening in Annapolis. If you are reading it for the first time, we hope you enjoy it. And if you are a happy return reader, please feel free to share any of the information you read -- it's our biggest compliment!
Let us know what you enjoy and what we can do more of as we love hearing from you!
Yours in Wellness,
Jennifer and Christina
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Watch Jennifer on "Open for Business"
Check out this episode of Open for Business with Louis Nesbitt
Business & Development Specialist
AACPS Business & Community Partnerships
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Acupuncture for Rebalancing your Body in preparation for a change of Season |
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The first half of August is the ending of summer, which involves the heart and small intestine (fire element) and the second half of August is the beginning of late summer, which involves the lungs and large intestine (metal element). As the weather starts to cool down and the body is no longer under the stress of excessive heat, it's the perfect time to detox. The time right before harvest is a great time to clear the body of all the excessive heat and dampness from the intensity of summer.
During August, along with all of summer, Chrysanthemum and mint tea are great options to reduce heat out of the body. This is a very important time to build your immune system to prepare for flu season. Schedule an appointment for acupuncture today and/or an herbal consultation to help balance your body.
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Joanna's product of the Month! |
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Joanna Hibbard,
Licensed Massage Therapist brand spotlight!
Throughout the pandemic shut down, I became an eco-savvy brand connoisseur of sorts..
In-between my swings of depression and extreme boredom while being stuck in doors (for the most part) for the unforeseeable future as I knew it, I began my search for better brands to use in stride with my ever flourishing, green “go”-ing intention. BITE toothpaste bits were an absolute GAME CHANGER to discover! The founder’s mission was to give the world an eco- friendly alternative to the chemical wasteland that most of our daily health routine products have created in accumulation, over our lifetime. And their cute class jars save all those unrecyclable toothpaste tubes from being thrown into landfills.
In addition to the better for the planet packaging, an extra bonus is that since switching to this brand’s toothpaste bits, my teeth are whiter ( YES, they even have a stand alone whitening product that works like magic) and I now love what used to be my least favorite part of the daily hygiene routine. They have different flavors available as well as a charcoal additive option. Now, bite is my favorite personal hygiene brand go-to with products ranging from mouthwash to deodorant as well as a monthly subscription service so you’re never without, check this brand out!
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lOOKING FOR SOME ALL NATURAL INSECT REPELLANT? |
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Looking for a great all natural insect repellant that is better for you this summer? Check out "You're Really Bugging Me" from our own Elizabeth Fortunato from Scent Science!
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How electricity could replace your medications
This is an oldie but a goodie,
discussing how in the future we might be able to turn off the inflammatory response in your body by stimulating the Vagal Nerve
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Looking for a way to keep mosquitos away from your kids (they just found West Nile in a mosquito in Crofton) without having them breathe in a bunch of chemicals?
Try these Mosquito Stickers!
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Petition to End Junk Fees
Are you tired of paying all those tacked on fees that are really just made up ways to increase the price of things like concert tickets or cable or internet?
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Best Air Purifier Value Tested by Consumer Reports |
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Our Favorite Product for the summer |
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With the heat of summer upon us, we see a rise in dehydration and with drinking too much water trying to rehydrate, electrolyte imbalances. if you have been feeling lightheaded, dizzy or nauseous, electrolyte imbalance could be the culprit. this product literally rehydrates you and instantly rebalances your electrolytes, there is nothing better that we have found.
Make Your Water Work Harder
Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix powered by Cellular Transport Technology (CTT)®️ to deliver hydration to the bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. 1 stick contains 3x the electrolytes of traditional sports drinks with 5 essential vitamins.
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Looking for Caregiver Assistance in your home for your loved ones? You don't need to do it all yourself.
Check out this local company.
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Hunching Over Your Computer Like a Buzzard Is Not Helping Your Back
It’s time to get up (and fidget).
Published July 14, 2023
Updated July 18, 2023
Unlike “tech neck,” a common term for repetitive strain caused by looking down at phones and tablets, back pain caused by hunching over a computer can afflict the neck, shoulders and entire back, said Dr. Nnaemeka Echebiri, a physiatrist who specializes in spine and musculoskeletal medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Computer-related pain isn’t uncommon: A 2021 study of 2,000 people who worked on computers found that 48 percent had back and neck pain. And a 2021 meta-analysis suggested that prolonged sitting was a “significant risk factor” for lower back pain.\
Make sure your workstation, whether it’s at home or elsewhere, is as ergonomically correct as possible, she said. Your arms should be positioned at right angles and your screen should be eye level, said Edward Wei, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. “I tell patients the cheapest option would be to get a stand for your laptop, or even a stack of books, and then a wireless keyboard,” Dr. Wei said.
And be mindful of when you’re jutting your head forward or compressing your neck to look at the screen more closely — a common habit that was referred to as “neck scrunching” in a 2018 study in the journal Biofeedback. (Pain set in, researchers found, after just 30 seconds of scrunching.)
Take breaks — and embrace fidgeting.
If you really want to reduce chances of dealing with “online spine,” set a timer to get up and move every half-hour, if only for a few minutes, said Cara Prideaux, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic. “Any activity is better than none,” Dr. Prideaux said.
And, for the more sedentary among us, “micro-movement strategies,” like fidgeting, might help stave off certain kinds of back pain. In a small 2019 study, researchers found that people who were observed to have more “fidget frequency” had lower incidences of sitting-induced back pain. (Though they added that more research is needed to explore this connection.)
Make core-strengthening exercises a habit.
A 2019 meta-analysis found that regular exercise was the most effective way to prevent recurring back pain. “Motion is the lotion,” Dr. Wei said. “You’ve got to move.”
Instead of treating your pain after the fact, consider a preventive approach, Dr. Wei said. Building movement and flexibility into your day, he added, is more effective for the long-term health of your back.
All of the experts advised focusing on your core — which includes back muscles, hip flexors, glutes, quads and hamstrings. To strengthen them, Dr. Echebiri recommended yoga, the elliptical machine, walking and swimming. Dr. Prideaux suggested tai chi and Pilates.
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Looking to Downsize Your Home or a loved one's home? These guys can help make the transition easier! |
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PlayAnnapolis is a new initiative working with individuals and organizations across the city to inspire connections and build resources for all youth to access sports and recreation year-round. We are looking for ways to support existing programs and fill gaps that are keeping local kids from accessing sports and recreation. We need your help putting this bold mission into action by distributing our survey to your community.
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Help us improve youth sports so that ALL youth can access sports and recreation year-round in Annapolis. Complete the survey below and be entered to win a $200 gift card to DICK’s Sporting Goods.
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August SOFO Drive-In Movie Night 8/25! |
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If you miss the first SOFO movie in July, SOFO's next drive in movie is Jaws on 8/25, live music starts at 6 pm; movie starts at dark.
Food and drinks available to purchase from Grumps.
RSVP to register your vehicle or bring a chair and FM radio to listen in!
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ROTARY CLUB of ANNAPOLIS
2023 Annapolis 78th Annual ROTARY CRAB FEAST charity event
ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB FEAST !!!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH - 5PM TO 8PM
Our crab feast features crabs, corn, BBQ and hot dogs with beer from the keg and sodas & water.
For dessert, we have watermelon included, and baked items for sale.
This special event is not only the world’s largest crab feast but also a major fund-raiser that benefits local community and cultural organizations.
The feast is all-you-can eat and drink, including large male crabs plus sweet Maryland corn on the cob, BBQ, draft beer, and assorted sodas and water. A bake sale and cake raffle can finish your feast with sweetness. Also for sale will be Crab Feast T-shirts and other memorabilia.
For the eighth consecutive year, Annapolis Rotary is working with the non-profit Annapolis Green to make the Crab Feast a ZERO-Waste event. More than 7 TONS of waste per year has been composted. That means NOTHING will go to the landfill. EVERYTHING will be recycled or composted. In just two months the Crab trays, crab shells & all other food waste, all paper products, spoons, knives, and even wooden mallets go in compost. Yes, that includes spoons, knives, and the clear beer cups too. They look like plastic, but are made from plants and therefore, are compostable! Please help us make this Zero-Waste by putting your trash in the appropriately labeled bin.
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National Oyster Week 2023
Presented By:
Oyster Recovery Partnership
Dates:
8/1/2023, 8/2/2023, 8/3/2023, 8/4/2023, 8/5/2023, 8/6/2023
- $1 Oysters, Grilled Oysters, Oysters Po Boy, Oyster Rockefeller, Fried Oysters
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CHEERS TO AACPL
AS WE “READ BANNED BOOKS”
Forward Brewing, Crooked Crab Brewing Co., Pherm Brewing Co, and Hysteria Taphouse have joined forces yet again to celebrate the library and your right to read!
Each brewery has created an exclusive libation. 20% of all on-site sales during the release events, listed below, will be donated to the library to support enhancements at all 16 branches.
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City Dock's 2023 Summer Concert Series
Hey Annapolis! It’s time for one of your favorite free events of the Summer! Please join us at Susan Campbell Park at the City Dock in downtown Annapolis
- Fri Aug. 11
- City Dock Tango
- Sun Aug. 27
- City Dock Fiesta
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Maryland Seafood Festival
Dates:
8/19/2023, 8/20/2023
Price:
$15 prior to event, $20 at the door. Children under 12 free
Time:
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Our 2023 season begins on August 26th for nine weekends of merriment. Huzzah!
2023 FESTIVAL DATES
Bring Cash !!!
The 47th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival Begins August 26, 2023
August 26, 27
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The Summer Concert Series continues for 2023 season!
Concerts start at 7 p.m. at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis).
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and spirits are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol permitted. Bring a chair or blanket.
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August 6th
Welcome to our First Sunday Arts Festival
Inner West Street Association is the proud sponsor of Maryland's premier art festival. From May through November, thousands of visitors enjoy shopping along beautiful West Street in downtown historic Annapolis.
FREE ADMISSION
Over 100 Vendors | Live Entertainment | Café Dining
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Easy In Season Summer Salad |
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You could also add olive oil to give it a little more depth of flavor |
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Our favorite Reef Safe Sunblock with the highest rated SPF (most are bad at blocking both UVA and UVB rays)tested by Consumer Reports is Aveeno Positively Mineral Sunscreen
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