THE PICK ME UP

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ROCK THE LBD FROM DAY TO NIGHT THIS FALL

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IN OUR BAG YOUR INFLIGHT FORECAST

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LIME BEAUTY

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #46 OCT 2019

This month’s cover and back cover is 5 X NBA All Star Philadelphia 76ers - Al Horford. We share a profile on him about his career, what led him to sign with the 76ers over the summer and the season date where is team is currently 4-0.. In our feature, Something You Should Know, we interview Dr. Elizabeth Seng and STARZ Power’s LaLa Anthony about migraine conditions – identifying them, why they’re an issue and how one can alleviate their strain. We sit down with Lara Merriken, founder of LARABAR to talk about the creation of the brand, what’s newly added to the line and more. You can read the interview in this month’s issue as well as listen to it on our podcast show, Athleisure Kitchen on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Himalaya, Stitcher and wherever you enjoy listening. In Oct, we attended Autism Speaks Chefs Gala and talked with an array of culinary luminaries (Chef Maria Loi of Loi Estiatorio, Chef Gabriel Kreuther of Michelin Two Starred Gabriel Kreuther, Chef Matt Hoyle of Nobu 57, Chef Tony Nguyen of Crustacean Beverly Hills and Da Lat Rose, Chef Ralph Scamardella of Tao Group) as well as Angela Geiger, President of Autism Speaks. With Awards Season around the corner and the holidays – we’re talking glowing skin with Toska Husted whose clients include Jennifer Aniston and Ashley Busch. This month, we chatted with Chef Jared Sippel of Trattoria Italienne in NYC for The Art of the Snack.

As usual, we have our monthly roundups including our 9LIST (Athleisure Mag’s picks that we’re loving this month in style, beauty and fitness) featured roundups. This month’s 9LIST STORI3S (picks supplied by celebrities) gives us insight into EDM’s DJ and Producer Destructo. Our newest roundup within the 9LIST ecosystem - 9PLAYLIST (9 songs that our celebs are loving this month) is from our 2018 June cover, Pooch Hall of Showtime’s Ray Donovan. As always, you can enjoy Athleisure List (Hotel Athenee and Precision Run), The Pick Me Up, Bingely Books, Bingely Streaming, Style Files, Rock This Look During Sweater Weather, Athleisure Beauty, How to Dress, In Our Bag, #TRIBEGOALS and Lime Beauty. 

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TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT: INDICATIONS, PREPARATION, SURGERY AND REHABILITATION

Total knee replacement is a surgical substitution of the diseased knee joint with the artificial one (i.e. implant or endoprosthesis). Results of the multicenter studies have shown that up to 85% of patients are satisfied with the improvement of their life quality after the procedure. Novel equipment in the specialized orthopedic hospitals allows carrying out the knee replacement surgery with minimally invasive techniques. Thus, after undergoing orthopedic rehabilitation a patient can perform all usual activities without any restrictions.

When you should consider the total knee replacement

In Germany, total knee replacement is performed as the last-line therapy, as doctors give preference to medicamentous and physical therapy whenever it possible. Only when medications and conservative measures can not relieve pain, knee replacement is considered.

Total knee replacement in Germany is carried out in the following cases:

• Osteoarthritis stage IV (or stage III with severe disability).

• Severe traumatic damage of the knee.

• Inborn joint deformities, including the complex ones (e.g. dysplasia in combination with arthritis).

• Autoimmune knee lesions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis).

• Infectious knee lesions.

All these pathologies are united by clinical manifestations, i.e. pain syndrome, stiffness and difficulties while walking or bending the knee. The surgery is aimed at relieving the disturbing symptoms regardless of their root cause.

How you prepare for the arthroplasty

Although you will be able to walk on walker or crutches soon after the minimally invasive surgery, help with cooking, bathing, and shopping will be useful during first weeks. Make it sure that a relative or friend will provide you with all the necessary assistance.

During the rehabilitation period it will also be useful to make several modifications for facilitating daily activities, like:

• Constructing the secure handrails along stairways or preparing the temporary living space on one floor in order to avoid walking up or down stairs.

• Constructing the secure handrail in the shower.

• Preparing the chair for bathing or shower bench.

• Preparing the special chair with a firm cushion and back that is equipped with a footstool for leg elevation.

• Removing all not fixed or slippery carpets.

In addition, you should inform surgeon about all medications you are taking currently. Such drugs as warfarin, clopidogrel, ibuprofen, and acetylsalicylic acid must be stopped several days before the intervention.

How the surgery is performed

Total knee replacement is carried out under the epidural or general anesthetic. A doctor moves aside the knee cap and nearby muscles via the few skin incisions. Sparing muscles is essential for the proper functioning of the implant. Reaching the damaged joint, doctor removes the affected parts of the shin and thigh bones. Joint surfaces of both bones are adjusted to the artificial joint implantation.

The endoprosthesis is fixed in the right position with the help of bone “cement”. A surgeon may also use the cementless method, when a bone grows naturally inside the prosthesis and fixes it. This option requires more time for the final healing.

Once the fixation is successfully completed, a doctor repairs muscles and skin with few stitches. A patient is moved to the recovery room. Once the surgical anesthesia is worn off, he is examined by an experienced physical therapist. In case no complications are revealed, patient may leave the healthcare institution the same day. After that a rehabilitation program starts. It may be performed in the specialized center or at home.

Choosing the hospital and arrangement of treatment abroad

Virtually each person can undergo total knee replacement in Germany. Nevertheless, for the foreigners it will be easier to use services of Booking Health. Booking Health is the medical tourism provider that arranges treatment in Germany for over 12 years. Excellent quality of the company’s work is confirmed by the international ISO certificate 9001:2015.

Booking Health offers comprehensive service that includes but not limited to:

• Assistance in the informed choice of the right orthopedic hospital and doctor.

• Elaborating the preliminary medical program without unnecessary tests and interventions.

• Making the appointment without long waiting lists.

• Help in buying and forwarding medical products, if necessary.

• Communication with the physician after treatment completion, distant consultations on the results of control examinations, etc.

• Organization of additional examinations or rehabilitation in Germany.

• Providing reasonable cost of medical services, avoiding overpricing (saving up to 50%).

• All-inclusive financial control.

• Booking accommodation and plane tickets, transfer organization.

• Providing patient and an accompanying person with services of an interpreter.

Send your request via the Booking Health portal, and a medical advisor will contact you the same day for guiding through further steps.

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WHAT WE'RE EATING AND DRINKING ON HALLOWEEN

Yes, Halloween is all about dressing up in your costume or look of choice. We like to think of it as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. With that in mind, some like to spend it eating and drinking well. May we suggest some of our faves.

FINE & RARE
Smoking Scotch Old Fashioned - $20

Glenfiddich 14yr Single Malt, honey, peach, maitake mushroom, bitters. Choose your smoke: Hickory, Maple, Bourbon Oak, Cherrywood, Applewood, Pecan.

LAMIA’S FISH MARKET | Sea Urchin and Bottarga, $24

LAMIA’S FISH MARKET

Sea Urchin and Bottarga - $24

Squid Ink Linguini, Creme, Garlic & Shallots

THE FLATIRON ROOM | Smoking Rye Old Fashioned, $20

THE FLATIRON ROOM

Smoking Rye Old Fashioned - $20

Rye, Angostura bitters, Demerara sugar, orange zest garnish, hickory smoke

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IS ONLINE CASINO BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL CASINO

If you have ever been to any major city, you are always greeted by the spires and skyscrapers that seem to extend to the heavens. All the lights can become so overwhelming – especially at night when they are so obvious that even the astronauts in space shuttles can see them. There are certain parts of the city though that just stands out compared to the rest at night. These are the places that are considered active throughout the night and into the morning. It might be near the “night life” or the “red light district” and it seems to be helping these places as well. We are referring to casinos. Read more about its development here.

What Are Casinos?

Casino is not an inherently English term as it is derived from the Italian word for house: casa. However, there is a term for gambling house in almost every civilization that exists in this world. It is part of almost every culture, as people want to gain money by using other means. People gamble using a lot of things, from simple sticks and stones by children to actual property. All of this is for a chance to win more than what you betted for. There is a risk involved, but what game is considered fun without a little risk? After all, gambling houses also exist for another purpose: to entertain people.

As we evolved and changed as a species, we also influenced our cultures to do the same. Gambling houses also evolved from one form to another. It still serves a similar purpose, but the changes are downright massive in comparison to its older versions. These centers for nightlife tend to have a more sophisticated edge when people talk about it. From the looks and feel alone, modern casinos are a standout compared to before since all they want to do is to be discreet.

There are also a lot of preconceived notions about gambling in general. There are notions that only those with a range of discretionary income can play the games or that the environment may not be inclusive. However, everybody is welcome to a gambling destination as long as you have enough cash to play around and know the rules of the game.

On the other hand, you might not be into casinos even though you want to play. Maybe you feel that it is too crowded or the location doesn’t fit your style for you to participate. Most establishments actually operate legally and they do pay taxes and other fees for them to continue their businesses. Places like Las Vegas, Macau and Monte Carlo also bring in tourists because of the high-end betting establishments dotting these places.

You might be interested in an online casino 온라인카지노. It still functions as a casino but you only need a device and an internet connection in order to join. If you think that this is a scam, then you may have the wrong impression about these infamous entertainment centers. They usually operate legally and follow the same rules and regulations as an actual casino with just virtual games. You can play with real people and win great prizes without even stepping out of your own home. It is great for people who want to play and yet cannot go out physically because of their own busy schedule.

Not all betting games are available in online casinos. It really depends on the type of online casino that you are going to join in. Some specialize in baccarat because it is easier to film and stream online. Poker is also really popular with live dealers online, since you can play with more people there. The stakes are high and joining will usually have a fee, but the prices can also become higher as well. That is the beauty of it: Your money can double or even quadruple in just a span of a single game. Read more about this here: http://mentalfloss.com/article/56376/10-tips-beat-odds-casino.

Take note, however, that betting games are considered high risk, high reward type of games. You win some if you bet some of your cash. Be prepared to lose though, as that is normal in the world of casinos. Just make sure that if you are going to bet a large amount, you are pretty sure that you are going to win.

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WHEN YOUR TAILGATING BECOMES A HOMEGATING WITH MARK SCHLERETH

We’re in the thick of Football Season and earlier this month we chatted with Mark Schlereth who is a retired NFL player who played 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. He moved onto being a football analyst for ESPN and now on Fox Sports. We also enjoyed seeing him on a number of episodes of HBO’s Ballers! So we know that he knows a thing or two about tailgating as well as homegating - which allows everyone to have a great view of the game as well as to have their favorite items to enjoy while cheering for their team. We wanted to know what his 3 essentials are if we’re enjoying a homegate at his house as well as some predictions on the 100th season of the NFL! Note that we talked with Mark Schlereth on Oct 10th of this month.

ATHLEISURE MAG: What are 3 items that we could find at your next homegating festivities?

MARK SCHLERETH: Being at home is what makes it so much fun and I love sharing my homegating tips! It starts with Gardein plant-based meat alternatives and they have everything that you can think of. They’ve got chicken, they’ve got beef, pork and fish. They have Spicy Chicken Sliders, Chicken Wings, Nashville Chicken Hot Tenders – whether it’s your vegan friends, veggie friends or any kind of friends for crying out loud! It’s all delicious and they’re going to love Gardein.

Everybody loves snacks that goes with dips and that’s just science. Hidden Valley Ranch mix is used in restaurants all across America. You can have that same restaurant-style ranch at home with Hidden Valley Ranch Signature Buttermilk Recipe whether it’s pizza, wings, veggies – you name it! Everything is better with Hidden Valley Ranch. My granddaughters call it dip dip. She say’s, “Po Po give me some Dip Dip.”

No party is complete without chili! When it comes to chili, it’s all about the beans. Bush’s has been around for a 100 years and you know them from their Baked Beans. Their beans are slow simmered, full of flavor and perfect for spicing up your party – 3 Bean Chili, White Chili and even Pumpkin Chili! You can make your chili better with Busch’s Beans.

No homegate is complete without the go to of TV’s LG Oled. TV Experts have dubbed it the number 1 TV of 2019. The C9 4K TV has over a billion rich colors, it’s beautiful and stunning picture quality with Google Assistant so that you never have to take your eyes off the television set as they have a 55”, 60” and 77” sets.

AM: Currently the NFL is in its 100th season. What NFL season picks do you have that you can share with us?

MS: Well I mean, to me – when you even look at last week, if you control the line of scrimmage, and I called the game in London last week, it was exquisite and the game was between Chicago and Oakland. If you thought that the Oakland Raiders were going to go out to London and be beaten by the Chicago Bears, because historically they have been a better football team – but the team that controls the line of scrimmage and physically beats up the other team, that’s the team that won about every game last week. So it’s really interesting to see how these teams are physically put together! The Patriots obviously still a great team. The Saints are doing it right now without their starting Quarterback and winning every game. They have been amazing as well. The San Francisco 49ers are undefeated for crying out loud! Think about this, Tom Brady and his understudy, Jimmy Garoppolo are the only 2 Quarterbacks right now that are currently quarterbacking undefeated teams. Jimmy Garoppolo with the 76ers and Tom Brady of course with the New England Patriots!

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HGTV'S LEANNE FORD TALKS BEDDING, DESIGN, HER NEW SHOW AND MORE

When you think about the layout of your home and more importantly the spaces within it, we all want our inner interior designer to be able to make those changes or at least point us in the right direction. We thought that we’d give you some insider secrets with a fun Q&A we had with HGTV’s Leanne Ford who shared with us the need to have an inviting bedroom and how we can go about it courtesy of Leesa! In addition to outfitting our bedrooms, she also shares a bit about her new show which is available on HGTV, Rock the Block, her new book Work in Progress. We also ask her about the upcoming holiday season as well.

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SALON DU CHOCOLAT

Next month, chocolate fans with Salon du Chocolat, a unique global pageantry of chocolatiers, artisans, pastry chefs, experts, and businesses throughout the world who have one thing in common - their passion for all things chocolate. This event takes place on Nov 16th and the 17th in NYC and is perfect for you, your friends, book club and more. You can enjoy a number of experiences with vendors all in one place at the Javits Center. From a fashion show, demonstrations, sampling and more - this is an event that’s not to be missed. You’ll enjoy consuming, seeing and smelling chocolate in all of its forms! We’ll be there sharing what took place as well as sharing socially!

You can still snag a few tickets for you and your group here!

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LUXURIOUS RENTAL COMMUNITIES - THE LATEST BUILDING TREND YOU SHOULD CONSIDER

More than 100 million Americans rent their homes, according to City Lab. Renting was once just for individuals who didn’t have a down payment or couldn’t secure a mortgage, but a growing trend has emerged. Due to an increasing number of Americans choosing to become a ‘lifestyle renter’, locations up and down the U.S. have started building luxurious rent-only communities in order to meet demand.

Transforming the property market

Colorado, Arizona, and Texas have all risen to the challenge of building rent-only communities. NexMetro Communities says they have built 2,800 rental properties in communities across all three of these areas so far, and work continues. In Austin, three active rental communities designed especially for the older population have recently appeared. However, the biggest trend among rent-only communities at present is family homes. Research shows that families are after houses rather than apartments, and want their homes to ooze luxury. As such, property developers in the area looking to expand their portfolio into the rent-only market can rest assured knowing that Austin home builders are capable of creating on-trend, opulent homes that will spark the interest of lifestyle renters. Features such as contemporary layouts and generous outdoor areas are advised in these community homes because they give renters the luxury lifestyle they want.

Luxury living

Luxury homes in the U.S. cost an average of $1.55 million, according to Redfin. But these communities are providing renters with luxury at a fraction of the cost. For example, Pradera, the 250 luxury unit that recently went up in San Antonio, has a pool, dog park and wash area, and community entertaining space. Whereas Colorado’s Commerce City’s development provides renters with a firepit, outdoor gas grill, shared pool, and shared hot tub. With these kinds of features on offer, it’s easy to see why these communities are growing in popularity.

A long-standing trend?

Research shows that over the past 60 years, house prices have surged by 112%. In comparison, wages have gone up by 50% during this period. As such, individuals are seeking out more affordable homes in a bid to cut costs. However, it remains to be seen whether this trend is one that younger generations will stick with. For years, homeownership has been the ultimate ‘American dream’, so there’s the possibility that these individuals are using rental communities as a stop-gap and to build equity before finally stepping foot on the property ladder.

Rental communities are the latest building trend to hit America. Multiple developers have seen the nation’s need for affordable family housing with added luxury and have stepped up to the plate to offer housing in close-knit communities that cater to the requirements of all.

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HOW TO GET THE ATHLEISURE LOOK

Ten years ago, if you had mentioned the word “athleisure” to somebody, they’d likely have replied with a confused stare. Today, however, it’s one of fashion’s leading trends. As its name suggests, this is the progression of sportswear into mainstream fashion, and is largely inspired by those of us who choose to flaunt our kit outside of the gym.

Follow our top tips and you can be rocking the athleisure look in no time!

Tops

Love wearing sports tops? If so, who could blame you? They’re not just comfy, they’ve long been the pinnacle of creative design. From bright leotards to fancy sweatshirts, there’s pretty much a top to suit every taste. And they look great with everyday clothes, like a skirt or your favourite pair of jeans. Try pairing Mom jeans with a bold leotard underneath. or why not boost the fit factor of your outfit with a pair of athletic trainers? Whoever said that you need to exercise to be sporty?

Bottoms

Ah, jogging bottoms. Designed for maximum comfort, they’re perhaps the best thing to come out of sports fashion yet. Luckily, this trouser type is no longer being confined to the home — the best dressed are wearing them as a serious style statement. So, why don’t you follow suit? You won’t just look good; you’ll also feel it. If you’re wanting to blend comfort with class, you may want to accompany your soft trousers with a dark t-shirt. For a more breezy, casual get-up, how about a patterned top or sweater in a lighter shade to wear with your joggers? The beauty of this kind of clothing is that it goes with practically anything!

Trainers

Practical, soft and reliable shoes. We could only be talking about trainers. Now, the feature of this shoe design in mainstream fashion is nothing new. In fact, it’s been happening for decades. But it’s fair to say that athleisure is taking casual sports footwear to the next level. Have you spotted the current trainer and feminine dress combo trend, for example? All you need to do is pair a traditionally pretty dress — displaying, say, a floral pattern or a taffeta fabric — and a pair of trainers, typically chunky in build. This juxtaposition of fancy and functional styles makes for huge visual appeal.

Save your pennies

As long as you plan your outfits wisely, athleisure needn’t be a pricey trend. After all, you’re effectively just finding new ways to wear clothes that you already own. With your wardrobe all sorted, you’ve got more time to spend on your life admin, whether it’s sorting those little jobs around the house or doing some financial planning.

Swept up by fashionistas, sports fans and comfort cravers alike, athleisure is one of the hottest styles on the market. With these key tips, you’ll be able to make your own mark on it, hassle-free.

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CAN YOU PLAY CASINO ONLINE AND WIN REAL MONEY?

Technological advancement has made it easier for people do a lot of things and one of those things includes gambling. For the last couple of years, the gambling industry has taken a turn to provide better services to players. One of the ways it has done this is not by opening new and more doors to land-based casinos but by placing a hold on the player’s smartphones. Now, one can find different online casinos available in their phones, laptops and other devices at the click of a button.

Things have become so much easier that players around the world flock to the internet to find a game of their choice. According to Wikipedia, online casinos offer more rewards than the land-based ones. Online casinos also offer a faster pace of play so the factor of instant gratification is included here. Furthermore, these online gambling games allow for greater dynamics and enhanced convenience. All these points have made online gambling really popular, now a person can access their preferred and desired game at all times, anywhere and from the comfort of their home.

Online casinos which are available on websites and apps provide their customers with a lot of incentive. They offer a huge variety of games from every kind such as blackjack, poker, slots, progressive slots roulette, live casino, baccarat, bingo, keno, etc. You can find the top mobile gambling games on Smartphone gambler. All these games have variations as they come with a different set of rewards and different themes. The themes are a really fun attraction because each has an interesting graphic design and sound. There is life like animations, there’s virtual reality integrated and live casinos offer a different and authentic gaming experience.

Other than that, the most popular games are available for mobile devices like iOS, Windows Phone OS, and Android, making it possible for players to bet and potentially win big as they go.

Online casinos are of four types with each one having its own set of pros and cons. There’s web-based online casino, download-based online casino, virtual casino, and live dealer casino games. In web-based online casinos you don’t need to download software to play on the website. The download-based online casino, as the name suggests, requires you to download software in order to play and wager. The good thing about this is that it runs faster than the web-based online casino.

Online casinos make the games available for instant play, there quick and flexible, and you can play them from any device you like. Since majority of the population and target audience of the casinos uses smartphones, it makes sense for the online casinos to support mobile play on smartphones and tablets such as the ones on iOS, Android and Window Phone OS. Online casinos require for you to make an account and there’s no requirement for you to sign up again if you have an account.

Many times the question of bonuses arises amongst players who are looking to play at online casinos. As stated earlier, online gambling games offer so many bonuses, rewards, promotions and even invite to events. You get welcome bonuses, referral bonuses, cashback or insurance bonuses, no deposit bonuses, non-cashable bonuses, bonus hunting and comp points.

The security and safety of players can be insured through the online game and it’s always a good idea to check if the game is licensed or not. Since a lot of information is being put online about you including your payment details it’s necessary you check up on the licensors. They are the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, the Gibraltar Gambling Commission, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, and the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.

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WHAT TO ADD TO SMOOTHIES: 4 INGREDIENTS FOR EVEN HEALTHIER SMOOTHIES

Starting your day with the breakfast smoothie is a convenient way to get in your five fruit and vegetables per day. Smoothies can be created by a mix of fresh produce like fruit and vegetables, seeds, and milk.

If you add supplements to your smoothies you can add an extra protein, fiber, amino acid‘s, and other essential nutrients. You can make smoothies into a complete meal and get all your nutrients in one simple drink.

Continue reading below to find out what to add to smoothies to make them healthier.

1. What to Add to Smoothies: Oats

Oats are one of the healthiest grains available to buy. They are naturally gluten-free and are a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Oats have many health benefits.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world. One risk factor of developing heart disease is having high blood cholesterol levels. There have been many studies to show that the specific fiber in oats is effective at reducing bad cholesterol levels in the body.

Oats are also a good food to control blood sugar levels. This can really help people with either Type I or Type II diabetes.

If you struggle with overeating or are looking to make smoothies to lose weight, then the oats will help you with this. Oats are very filling whole-grain which can help you stay fuller for longer.

2. Chia Seeds

Chia seeds come from the Salvia Hispanica plant growing in Mexico. Mayan and Aztec cultures used the seeds for energy. Chia seeds can be eaten as seeds or mixed with any type of liquid to create a gel or jelly.

Chia seeds are very high in fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. The combination of this protein and fiber in the Chia seeds can reduce food cravings.

3. Spinach

Spinach is a very popular superfood. It is a dark, leafy green vegetable that has essential nutrients for skin, hair, and bones. It is also packed full of protein. Health benefits of spinach include improving blood sugar regulation, lowering the cancer risk, and improving the health of bones.

Spinach contains nutrients like iron, calcium, and magnesium. 

4. Kratom Powder

Kratom powder comes from a tropical evergreen tree within the coffee family. It is native to Southeast Asian countries. This powder has been used as both a stimulant and a sedative.

At low doses, Kratom has been reported to work like any other stimulant. It gives a boost of energy. It’s also known for its anti-inflammatory properties. 

It is a great addition to a morning smoothie to boost your energy and work on any information you have in your body. Check out this link for the best place to buy kratom powder. 

Add These Supplements Today!

So now you have the answer to the question “what to add to smoothies?“. Start your morning off with a boost of energy and add the above supplements into your morning smoothly.

For more information on healthy eating, take a look at the other articles on our blog for weight gainer supplements.

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A MOMENT WITH TV LAND'S YOUNGER - SUTTON FOSTER

We’re excited to share our recent conversation with TV Land’s Younger, Sutton Foster who plays Liza. Her character plays a woman who has been out of college, volunteering in India and landing her first big job in publishing. But in reality, she is a 40 year old mother who is recently divorced who due to life’s situations had a large gap in her resume from a career in publishing and finds that she has to relive her 20’s in order to be eligible for work! In season 6 the charade continues as we watch her character balance her faux life with her real one and building as well as maintaining both aspects of her life. Sutton is a multi-talented entertainer who has been successful on TV as well as on Broadway, We took some time to find out more about how she chose her career, what inspires her about it, finding out about what’s going to happen in season 7 and more.

ATHLEISURE MAG: Clearly, you’re so talented from being a dancer, a TV star and being on Broadway! What was the moment that you realized that you wanted to be an entertainer?

SUTTON FOSTER: Haha! I think I was probably 7 or 8 years old doing a dance recital that was basically a Christmas Pageant at a dance studio in Augusta, Georgia. It was The Augusta West Dance Academy and I got to play an elf. It was my job to open up the toy box to let the toy soldiers out. I realized that it was the first time that I made an audience laugh because I was being a ham or doing something ridiculous every time I would open up the toy box. I think that that was the moment when I was like, “ooo there’s gold in them there hills!” I knew that I liked this and I think that that was the beginning of the end.  

AM: That’s the best! What was that feeling like when you booked that first gig that you ever got?

SF: Oh my gosh. My very first professional job, I was cast as a dancer in the first national tour of The Will Rogers Follies which was back in ’92. I was 17 years old, I was still a senior in high school and I went to a call back here in NYC and I got cast! I just remembered being stunned and it was my first professional job! It was my first big break, I got my equity card and it was just this big big deal. I remember that my first thought was, “I have to tell my mom.” I was there at the audition and they were like, “yes you got it.” It’s wild and it’s still wild for me to think about it now. I’m still sort of amazed. I grew up watching and listening to cast recordings and the Tony Awards. I did shows in community theaters and high schools for fun. I never thought that people got paid to do that and then you could make a living out of it. I still feel like that 15 year old kid that’s still dreaming and that I get to do this and paid – which is really cool.

AM: Which is amazing and means that the magic is still there for you.

SF: It’s really awesome to be able to do this for a living and I feel that way every time I have a new job!

AM: A lot of our readers love you in Younger and love tweeting about it when the show is on. With you guys being in the 6th season and getting renewed for the 7th, what is it about your character that originally drew you to wanting to be apart of the show? What are you looking forward to in terms of prepping for the upcoming season as well?

SF: When I first read the script, I knew it was Darren Star and I thought, “I want to work with Darren Star.” I have reached a place in my career where I want to work with people that are inspiring. When I read the script, I was like, “oh I could play this character.” I loved the fact that she was reinventing herself at 40 years old and that there was this idea of going backwards while being able to stay where you are. A lot of people ask me, “would you go back to your 20s?” and I say no! I would never go back, I love my maturity and I love where I have evolved to but, I like the fact that this character can relive or experience a part of her life again in a fun way.

The show has evolved so much. The show was initially about Eliza’s – my character’s lie and what she had to do to be in the workplace. The show has evolved into what women have to do in order to navigate their professional jobs and relationships within workplaces and also outside of them. I’m excited to see where season 7 will go! I have no idea and I don’t know if the writers even know. I’m always asking what will happen, but they go back into the Writer’s Room in November. I’m really curious and I don’t know if there will be an additional season or anything else that is going on. I feel like all of the characters – especially last season – they all evolved. They’re so much fun to play because they all have so much history and stuff. The relationships with the characters have grown so deep and all of us have grown so much off screen as well. I don’t know how it will all end up. I don’t know if Liza will be walking off into the sunset with a man. I have a feeling that she will walk off into the sunset with herself or her girlfriends. We’ll see!

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AM: Ahhh no spoilers here! Do have 3 things you do as morning rituals or routines that you get you through your day?

SF: Morning rituals - the first thing I do every day is to make my coffee every morning. I’m a big time coffee maker and I have partnered with LACTAID which is my go to for that coffee in the morning. I grew up in the south so whole milk was what I had growing up and then I sort of veered off from it with alternative milk like almond or coconut milk. My daughter is 2 and a half and she drinks whole milk and I started getting milk envy! That’s what’s great about LACTIAD it’s 100% real milk, it just doesn’t have lactose in it so it’s been really awesome for me and especially as a performer to be able to have milk back in the house. I’ll make coffee and sometimes in the morning, I’ll make smoothies with it. Once I have my coffee, the second thing I do is I go and wake up my daughter – now that school has started, she gets up at 7am (I wake up at 6:55am). The third ritual of the morning is that we sit together and read a book – me with my coffee and her with her milk and we ALWAYS cheers!

AM: How did this partnership happen between you and LACTAID?

SF: It just felt like an organic fit. To be honest, what I love about LACTAID is that it’s about having the benefits of real milk in the house for everybody no matter what people’s tolerance is to dairy. LACTAID also partnered with Sesame Street and obviously they are a big part of my life right now as well so it all came together – Sesame Street, LACTAID and milk! It was a perfect bullseye!

AM: I’m sure that you’re constantly traveling whether you’re going to set or flying off to a premier. What are 3 things that tend to be in your carryon that gets you through your flight or makes you feel at like you’re at home?  

SF: Oh wow! I always travel with my pillow. I probably have an unhealthy relationship with my pillow – I’ve got it with me right now! When I was a kid, I used to take my pillowcases off of my pillow and carry them around like it was my blanket. I would even put them in the refrigerator to keep them cool. It’s still like a security blanket. I have the same pillowcase that I had as a kid. It’s from the 70’s it’s from Cannon and it’s called Monticello and is vintage with little pink hearts on it. I go on Etsy and Ebay like 2 times a year and look for the pillowcases and I order them! I mean the pillowcase I have now is so see through that you can barely see the roses on it. But I have a backup ready to go – so if anyone finds pink roses by Cannon from the Monticello set from the 70s – let me know! I’m addicted to it and they’re so soft. I always fly with earplugs because I’m not a great airplane traveler. But when I have them in, I don’;t hear the sounds and stuff so that helps me out. I always travel with this little thing that I actually crocheted – this little bag which is always in my bag (literally pulling it out now). It has my sleep bag, Zicam, Benadryl, PURELL, a charger, hair ties, a pen and 2 items that I have always carried with me when I traveled. They are my travel beads which someone made for me as a necklace over 20 years ago as they know I don’t like to fly and a pair of my favorite socks! I mean is this some serious details or what?

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WHAT BENEFITS CAN HAIR TRANSPLANTS HAVE ON YOUR LIFE?

Hair transplants have affected many people’s lives for the better in more ways than one, and as the popularity of this style of procedure continues to rise, it is set to help thousands more with their confidence and eliminating hair loss for many entirely. In this article, we will be looking into some of the main benefits that a hair transplant can have on your life in the long term.

Increase in Confidence

One of the biggest benefits of a hair transplant is the increase in confidence that you gain. Not only is this in your appearance, but this confidence transcends into other aspects of your life with multiple benefits. Whether this is working towards a promotion at work or the confidence to work towards something such as a long-term goal or a dream-like running your own business. This, therefore, has a wide range of benefits that are much more than just improving your looks.

Long Term Cost Savings

In addition to this, procedures such as hair transplants and hair transplant scar removal Turkey has to offer come at a more than affordable price. This is beneficial to your life in the long term as you are saving money on a number of other treatments. Though it can take time to find the right medical professional to undergo the treatment with, this will help to ensure that you get the results that you want whilst sticking to your budget. This is crucial because you could leave yourself out of pocket particularly if you are due to have a number of different treatments.

Permanently Eliminates Hair Loss

Though the healing process does take time, the main benefit of this style of procedure is that it permanently eliminates hair loss. By implanting the hair from the donor area into the affected area, you are bringing a new lease of life to your hair, allowing for new hair to grow in its place. Due to the style of procedure, the hair is kept healthy before being implanted, ensuring that you have the best possible chance of growing healthy hair without needing to undergo another procedure. With this in mind, this is one of the only options that work for those suffering from hereditary hair loss.

Improves Self Image

The final impact that a hair transplant can have on your life is the improved sense of self-image. Not only does it benefit your confidence, but it can benefit you in social situations such as parties or family gatherings. With increased eye-contact as well as newfound confidence, you can then begin to relax and enjoy yourself more when in social events. Though this will take time to see results from this, you will slowly begin to notice the effects in everyday life helping you to feel more confident.

With this in mind, there are a number of ways that a hair transplant can improve your life in just a few simple ways. Will you be opting for a hair transplant to combat your hair loss?

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A GUIDE TO THE BIGGEST TENNIS TOURNAMENTS IN 2020

With the completion of the US Open back in November, the major tennis tournaments of 2019 have now all been contested.

It’s been a thrilling year for the women’s game, with four different winners of the Grand Slam tournaments. Two of those winners also lifted titles on US soil before their big wins elsewhere.

We bring you a guide to six of the competitions to keep an eye on in 2020.

Australian Open

The Australian Open will take place between January 20 and the February 2 at Melbourne Park. It’s the first of the big tennis tournaments of the year and a great way to start the calendar.

The reigning men’s champion is Novak Djokovic, with Naomi Osaka the current women’s singles champion. She was seeded fourth last year, beating eighth seed Petra Kvitová in the final 7-6, 5-7, 6-4.

Sporting News reports that Osaka hasn’t enjoyed her tennis since that win and she’ll be keen to return to form in 2020.

Indian Wells Masters

The Indian Wells Masters takes place in spring, running from March 9-22 in 2020.

It’s a Premier Mandatory event on the women’s circuit and is held right here in the US. Bianca Andreescu, the current world number five, won the title in 2019 and will be looking for another strong showing in this important event.

The last female US winner of the competition was Serena Williams in 2001, although she did make the final in 2016 only to lose to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus.

Miami Open

The world’s major players will be staying in the US in March for another Premier Mandatory event on the women’s calendar, the Miami Open. It kicks off immediately after the Indian Wells Masters, running from March 23 to April 5.

Current World number one Ashleigh Barty lifted the title last year, beating Czech Karolína Plíšková 7-6,6-3 in the final. Sloane Stephens, the last US winner in 2018, will be hoping her form improves in this Grand Slam warm up. She lifted the US Open in 2017, but hasn’t managed to repeat the feat since.

French Open

The French Open is played over two weeks at the end of May and beginning of June at the famous Roland Garros Stadium. A report by Stadium Business explains how in March 2019 they unveiled Court Simonne-Mathieu at the venue which they say is the most beautiful tennis venue in the world.

Rafael Nadal became the men’s champion in 2019, whilst Ashleigh Barty, the current world number one, is the reigning women’s champion. She dispatched unseeded Czech Markéta Vondroušová in the final 6-1, 6-3 and France 24 detail that in doing so became the first Australian to win a French Open title since 1973.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon fortnight takes place in late June and early July, running from June 29 to July 12 in 2020. Our article reveals Serena Williams only came back to tennis in 2018 after the birth of her daughter, but she reached the final in Wimbledon last year, losing to seventh seed Simona Halep 6-2, 6-2.

Having then also made the final of the US Open, Williams is sure to be a favorite for Wimbledon this time around. bwin Tennis detail how Williams is still looking to equal Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slams. She missed 3 opportunities last year at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

US Open


From August 31 through until September 13, the eyes of the tennis world will be on the US for the last of the major Grand Slam tournaments.

Rafael Nadal is the reigning men’s champion, with Canadian Bianca Andreescu taking the women’s singles last time out against Serena in the final.

There was some domestic joy for the US in the last tournament, Bethanie Mattek-Sands lifted the mixed doubles title with Great British player Jamie Murray.

INTERNIST EXPLAINS WHY IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO PLAY “DR. GOOGLE”

The search engine Google is one of the most useful information tools to emerge in modern times.  “Google” is a recognized verb.  Googling, “how to cook gluten-free recipes” is harmless and informative.  Googling, “is my husband having a heart attack?’ can be deadly.  Approximately eight out of 10 Americans search for medical information on the internet. When is it safe to use the internet to learn about health symptoms and treatment and when are you playing with your life? Hypochondria has now turned to Cyberchondria. We turned to Dr. Niket Sonpal, a New York City internist and gastroenterologist for some answers.

The Perils of Using Google For Health Questions/Symptoms

1)    You don’t know how reliable a site is

You have to pay attention to things like, how old is the information on that site? Is it backed by real clinical studies from Universities or institutions like the Mayo Clinic? Does this site have an agenda? Have they put information up there as “clickbait” to lure you into buying a product they are selling such as a supplement, diet program, or book?  If you google the information on other sites, so other sites corroborate what was said? Are the quotes coming from a physician who is board-certified in his or her sub-specialty and can you find this physician online?

2)    Googling Symptoms Can Cause Health Anxiety

Google just about any symptom and there’s bound to be results that suggest surgery or connect the symptom with a form of cancer. These extreme conclusions can cause serious anxiety, especially for people who are already afraid of health problems. This anxiety happens so frequently today, there’s a name for it—cyberchondria. According to the British news source DailyMail.com, millions suffer from it. Cyberchondriacs turn to the Web for comfort about their health issues instead of a health professional. They can become obsessed and the amount of time they spend checking the Web for information can interfere with their daily lives.

3)    Stay Away from Health Message Boards

Don’t share your worries on message boards or ask for prescription drug recommendations. Dr. Sonpal has seen people ask questions such as: Has anyone tried Prozac for depression? They hear one person with a negative experience and then shy away from trying a drug that could potentially help them.

 If you go to a random message board with your concerns, people are going to reply with horrific diagnoses, potentially lethal information, and their own experiences with prescription drugs that won’t be identical to yours. Physicians don’t moderate these message boards. If dangerous/erroneous advice is given, there is nobody to stop it from being published.

4)    You can misdiagnosis yourself for better or worse

Perhaps you awake one morning to strange bumps all over your body. You put your symptoms into google and decide that based on several pages of descriptions, you have prickly heat and you treat it yourself according to what is published on google. What if the reality is that you have adult chickenpox and you leave it untreated?  Conversely, the hypochondriac side can emerge, where you google symptoms and over-diagnose yourself because you have been having some chest pain that day. You think you are having a heart attack when the reality is, you were simply having upper gas pain.

5)    Don’t use Google in the midst of a health crisis

If your infant suddenly stops breathing now is not the time to Google, “how to perform CPR.”  This is when you call 911 and get medical help on the ground as soon as possible and take the direction that the operators give you on the line while medical help is on the way.  It is a good idea to google how to perform CPR in a non-crisis situation from a reliable website such as https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/performing-cpr/cpr-steps

6)    Google does not know you and has never seen you

When you visit an internist or any other responsible medical doctor, you fill out an extensive form. This form includes, among other things, your age, height, weight, sex, gender race, medical history, medications you are taking, surgeries you have had, allergies, family health history, diseases you currently, suffer from,

mental health history etc. A doctor uses all of this to gather information in making his/her diagnosis and make sure that if he/she is dispensing medication that none of it interacts with what you are already taking.  Google does not know any of this!

When it is OK to use Google as a tool for basic health questions?

Dr. Sonpal says, “the simpler the question, the better. If you are absolutely sure of what an ailment/injury is, and you have had it or seen it before, then visiting a reliable site for information can be useful.

Examples of Topics that are Safe to Google

• What constitutes high blood pressure? (if you have it seek treatment)

• How do you treat a mild sunburn?

• How do you remove a splinter?

• What is better to lower a fever, Tylenol or Advil

• Should I put hot or cold on my joint if I fall?

• What should I do if I’m dehydrated?

• How should I treat a minor cut or abrasion?

• What food can I eat if I have an upset stomach?

• Should I starve myself if I have a cold and feed myself If I have a fever?

• How should I treat a bee sting?

• How much water should I drink each day?

• How do I treat a bloody nose?

Some Reliable Sites For Health Information

• Drugs.com

• MedlinePlus.gov

• ClevelandClinic.org

• Family Doctor.org

• Mayoclinic.org

• Cdc.gov

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9LIST STORI3S | GUNNAR PETERSON

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