May Basket at One.
Is anyone else feeling like this was the longest, coolest, grayest Springs EVER? Well, May is now upon us, and with it comes the promise of nicer days ahead. May is jam packed with local events including May Day, Mother's Day, Navy Graduation/Blue Angels and Memorial Day, and we don't know about you, but we can't wait to get out there and enjoy them ALL!
This month's newsletter is once again 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, or hopefully 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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Latest COVID Information & What to Expect When you Enter One.
If you have not been to our office lately, there are some changes that One. has implemented for the next time you enter our office. As always, you can find the most up-to-date information on our website.
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New T's Available at One.!
Hot off the press, these are available to purchase for $20
BACK (United we Stand and Ukrainian Flag on sleeve)
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Looking for a Great Mother's Day Gift?
(Besides being born ;)
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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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Elizabeth Fortunato, Aromatherapist
Everyday Essential Oils for aches, pains, and bruises
Last month I started my four-part series on essential oils that I use every day. The first part of the series introduced you to the different ways essential oils are harvested and extracted, along with some of the byproducts of the manufacturing process.
This month, I discuss some of the essential oils I use in one of my favorite formulations. Weekend Warrior Salve! I often find myself very active on the weekends, boating, gardening, taking long walks, or doing some long-overdue cleaning. When I get back to my routine of working at a computer most of the day, I often find a few achy spots, bruises, or areas of muscle soreness. It's then that I apply my Weekend Warrior Salve and rub it into all the affected areas. Within about 20 minutes, I find relief that lasts several hours.
I have used this formula for several years and use it on friends, family, and those who request it, and they all are surprised when they see how effective it is. I recently underwent a procedure that was supposed to cause much bruising. After the procedure, I immediately started putting on my salve, but I accidentally missed an area. Two days after the procedure, I noticed a marked difference in the area that got the salve and the one that did not. The place I missed was deeply bruised, the area I applied it to was hardly showing any bruising at all. Almost all the bruising had started to yellow and fade within a week. The bonus is that the salve also provided a great deal of relief from the pain. I would notice that after about 4 hours, I would need to reapply it.
So, I bet you are wondering what is in this wonderfully natural, magical formula? Let me break it down for you:
Vitis vinifera (Grapeseed oil), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (Cera Ballina), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), and Essential oils of Arnica montana, Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Oil, Mentha x Piperita (Peppermint), Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper), Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta (Cypress), & Juniperus communis (Juniper Berry).
The first two ingredients are what make it an oil-based salve. I chose grapeseed oil as the carrier oil because of its antioxidant qualities and high absorbency. Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is processed beeswax to make it less waxy and smoother during application. Tocopherol is an antioxidant with some beneficial vitamins. Here comes the good stuff.
The Arnica montana I use is not a maceration of the arnica flowers soaked in oil. Instead, it is a CO2 extraction that leaves much more of the sesquiterpene lactones (4.2%) and helenalin - two powerful anti-inflammatories ideal for soft tissue aches and pains like muscular sprains, muscle, and joint inflammation, bruises, and many arthritic conditions. It is not recommended to use greater than 1% because of its high concentration of active constituents. This ingredient gives the salve a synergistic boost to help with the pain and inflammation, and bruising.
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) essential oil is often thought of for gastrointestinal discomfort, and it works wonders for this issue. It also works well for arthritis pain and bruises due to its sesquiterpenes of zingiberene, alpha-curcumin, bisabolone, and farnesene. Sesquiterpenes are anti-inflammatory and act as antioxidants assisting in cellular repair. Interestingly, these same chemical compounds give Ginger essential oil its strong odor due to the low volatility of the molecules.
Mentha x Piperita (Peppermint) essential oil is one of my favorites to breathe when I feel nauseous. It always makes my stomach settle and feel better. However, too much peppermint can cause nausea, headache, and watery eyes. But, used at the right level, it can give sore muscles and bruises some relief through its anesthetic constituents of 1,8 cineole and phenols of thymol and carvacrol. So, when I am bruised, this quality and the cooling sensation of peppermint oil help ease some of the pain.
Piper Nigrum Black pepper is a powerhouse of essential oil. I was worried about using it on my skin when I first heard about it, believing it would 'burn' me. When I learned about the fantastic properties of the essential oil, I wanted to put it all over myself. Black pepper is an excellent analgesic, antioxidant, antispasmodic, rubefacient (brings blood vessels to the surface), and vasodilator. Although it has numerous other properties, these are the ones that make it great for muscle pain, bruising, and healing. It can cause some skin irritation and should be used with care. I only use 0.1% in my formulation.
Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta (Cypress) essential oil has a beautiful, opening aroma. It is used in many household products and is often considered a clean, refreshing smell from its camphor constituent. Topically, cypress essential oil can help circulation, bruising, swelling, and fluid retention. All of which can occur when you have any cellular damage.
Juniperus communis (Juniper Berry or Juniper) essential oil is another hidden gem of an essential oil. It is a beautiful essential oil to use as an expectorant and aquaretic diuretic, which can help with swelling. However, it should be used with caution if certain underlying health conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, pregnancy, hypertension, hypotension, GI disorders, and seizures.
Are you starting to understand how these essential oils work in synergy to create this great salve? I hope so! A lot of thought and work goes into making formularies that are synergistic and support healing. If you have any questions about this product, don't hesitate to get in touch with me. Since I make products upon order, I can always modify an ingredient if you are concerned. I would love to have you try it out or purchase as a much appreciated Mother's Day gift, and spread the word about these incredible essential oils!
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Get To Know Your Pelvic Floor
Complimentary Workshop with Gina Hahn, PT, DPT
Saturday, May 7th @10am at Edgewater Fitness
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Mama Mia barre! It'll be the ABBA-solute favorite!
VIrtual Barre Fusion to Celebrate Mother's day with Katie Mazur on May 8th at 9 aM
Katie Mazur will be offering a special version of her Barre class via zoom on May 8th to celebrate Mother's Day. Dress in your favorite 70's or ABBA inspired gear and get ready for Katie's ABBA themed (be sure to turn on your camera so everyone can enjoy the laughs for this crowd pleasing fitness class)
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Sue's City Dock CLASS saturday, May 14th! |
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Join Sue Clements again Saturday, 5/14th on at 8 am for the return of her outdoor class at City Dock! This class is a mix of stretching and core strengthening, designed to keep you feeling relaxed and injury free! Be sure to bring your own yoga mat and padding, clients will still be spaced 6 feet apart to keep everyone safe! RSVP early as space is limited!
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Greenscape 2022
Thanks to everyone in the One. family that came out last Saturday to help with cleanup and planting for the SOFO citywide Greenscape Event!
Be sure to check out then entrance at Robinwood/Truxtun Park, the missing piles of turf along AMS fence AND all the pretty flowers in the Bay Ridge triangle coming your way soon :)
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What We're Reading Right Now
Red Notice
This is a True story that reads like a script from a movie. Bill Browder (ahead of his time in finance) clearly educates his readers on how Putin has changed Russia and ALL that he is capable of. A timely, must read, cautionary tale that explains how Russia is currently operating.
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What Are Nitrates and Why Should You Avoid Them In Processed Meats? |
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The Island Where People Forget to Die
By Dan Buettner
This is a terrific article about ALL the things that help boost longevity. Interviewing a Greek war veteran named Stamatis Moraitis, who was diagnosed with end stage lung cancer in his mid 60's. He left the US and went back to his homeland in Ikaria, where he could be buried with his ancestors in a cemetery shaded by oak trees that overlooked the Aegean Sea.
And then a funny thing happened. He started to feel better. He is still alive today, cancer free, at age 102.
Turns out island life is good for you.
A combination of waking up when you feel like it, working in the vineyards until midafternoon, eating a breakfast of goat’s milk, wine, sage tea or coffee, honey and bread, a lunch of beans (lentils, garbanzos), potatoes, greens (fennel, dandelion or a spinachlike green called horta) and whatever seasonal vegetables your garden produced; dinner of bread and goat’s milk and at Christmas and Easter, slaughtering the family pig and enjoying small portions of larded pork for the next several months, and then taking a long nap (regular napping — at least three days weekly — was associated with a 37 percent reduction in coronary heart disease) and in the evenings, walking to the local tavern, playing dominoes past midnight, tables pushed aside and the dining room became a dance floor, with people locking arms and kick-dancing to Greek music ALL contribute to longevity.
People pool their money and buy food and wine. If there is money left over, they give it to the poor. It’s not a ‘me’ place. It’s an ‘us’ place.”
Local “mountain tea,” made from dried herbs endemic to the island, is enjoyed as an end-of-the-day cocktail including wild marjoram, sage (flaskomilia), a type of mint tea (fliskouni), rosemary and a drink made from boiling dandelion leaves and adding a little lemon. “People here think they’re drinking a comforting beverage, but they all double as medicine,”
Wild mint fights gingivitis and gastrointestinal disorders; rosemary is used as a remedy for gout; artemisia is thought to improve blood circulation. Turns out these are rich sources of polyphenols, they showed strong antioxidant properties. Most of these herbs also contained mild diuretics. Doctors often use diuretics to treat hypertension — perhaps by drinking tea nightly, Ikarians have gently lowered their blood pressure throughout their lives.
This is the “blue zone.” Starting in 2002, they have identified three other populations around the world where people live measurably longer lives than everyone else. The world’s longest-lived women are found on the island of Okinawa. On Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, they discovered a population of 100,000 mestizos with a lower-than-normal rate of middle-age mortality. And in Loma Linda, Calif., they identified a population of Seventh-day Adventists in which most of the adherents’ life expectancy exceeded Americans.
And one other thing...
There’s no word in Greek for privacy”
“When everyone knows everyone else’s business, you get a feeling of connection and security. The lack of privacy is actually good, because it puts a check on people who don’t want to be caught or who do something to embarrass their family. If your kids misbehave, your neighbor has no problem disciplining them. There is less crime, not because of good policing, but because of the risk of shaming the family.
Food for thought...
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Treatment for Covid
With all the confusion surrounding covid and our numbers rising again in the state of MD
(at the time of writing this newsletter 4/26)
Positivity Rate
4.57%
24hr Change: +0.31
Currently Hospitalized
197
24hr Change: +13
If you do test positive for Covid, it is important to remember that there IS treatment available.
Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that can be taken at home to help keep high-risk patients from getting so sick that they need to be hospitalized. So, if you test positive for the coronavirus (and your doctor writes you a prescription), you can take pills at home and lower your risk of going to the hospital.
It is becoming more readily available, but you may still have to push your doctor to prescribe.
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What We are LOVING Right Now |
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Grab these handy Egg Bakers from Annapolis Pottery and make a healthy breakfast in just 20 minutes while you get ready for work, and cleanup is a breeze! |
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Support those defending their families and homes in Ukraine!
Our main focus is to provide medical supplies, trauma kits, and other urgent humanitarian needs to front line units.
(Jen's Note)
This organization was created by a California National Guardsman fighter pilot who was training Ukrainian Fighter pilots when he met his wife in Ukraine, this gives them a unique access to what is actually needed on the ground and how to get it into the right hands...
We focus on supplying humanitarian aid to front line units, be they Ukrainian military or militia, in the form of urgent medical supplies, trauma kits, or other urgent needs.
We are working with US based companies to receive donations of medical supplies and transport them into theater. We are also working with contacts in Poland and other EU countries to locally purchase supplies and ship into Ukraine. Once inside Ukraine, we work through our same network of friends and professional associates to make sure materials get to where they are needed most.
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Sat, Apr 30 | Wildberry Farm + Market
An Evening on the Farm
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 St Stephens Church Rd, Crownsville
About the Event
Join us on the farm for a special event prior to the Field Market Opening Day!
Sample Farm to Table style dishes, made by our Farm to Table Series partner, Chef Adrienne Shoots of Graze Gourmet, see the new additions to the Field Market field, and mingle in the Field Market field before our Opening Day on 5/7!
We will enjoy live bluegrass music by Vintage Blue, an open bar full of MD Beer, Wine + Cocktails, light Farm to Table faire by Graze Gourmet + sweet treats by Blondies Doughnuts.
Farm to Table Sample Menu:
- Wildberry Egg Frittata Bites w. Roasted Vegetables & Local Cheese
- Sesame Crusted Shrimp Toasts w. Scallions
- Smoked Paprika Pimento Deviled Eggs w. Crispy Capers
- Graze Charcuterie Cups (Cheese, Meat, Fruit, Cracker)
Sweet Treats:
- Doughnuts + Mini Cinamon Rolls
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West Annapolis Spring Bazaar
Please join the West Annapolis Business Association in hosting Spring Bazaar April 30th. Here's what we know is going on: Bean Rush is doing a special Wildflower Latte and live entertainment. Check out Flamant's new offering and $5 drink specials. One Petticoat Lane doing a sidewalk sale. Revival is offering Mani's and Mimosas. Frame Shop will feature a gallery of local artist.
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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 #maydayannapolis2022 and #67thannapolismayday.
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 67th annual May basket competition, sponsored by the Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne, will be held Sunday, 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 11:00 a.m. on May 1 for judging by garden club members.
Flower Mart of the Four Rivers Garden Club
Get ready for May Day! Visit the Flower Mart for fresh cut flowers, ready-made May Baskets, and supplies for making a May Basket.
The nonprofit Four Rivers Garden Club invites you to our 76th annual Flower Mart in downtown Annapolis on Saturday, April 30, 2022, the day before May Day. Find us at Market Plaza next to the Market House 8:30am to 1:30pm.
Look for the colorful ribbons dancing in the breeze on the traditional Maypole. Held on the day before May Day, the Flower Mart has been a spring tradition of the Four Rivers Garden Club for more than seventy-six years.
Make Your Own or Pre-Order Your May Basket
Purchase a beautiful ready-made May Basket or fresh cut flowers and supplies to make your own basket. Or pre-order a custom May Basket for your home or business. Four Rivers Garden Club’s talented designers make one-of-a-kind May Baskets that can be preordered for delivery to your Annapolis home or business on April 30th.
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Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity this Friday?
Blessed in Tech is in need of helpers at the PIP Moyer Recreation Center this Friday 4/29 starting at 2:00pm to help with food distribution to those in need.
Contact Dolores, 410-831-7030 if you can help even for a short period of time this Friday or for future food pantry help.
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Location: 2188 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD 21401 (between Maggiano’s and Stoney River) |
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First Sunday Arts Festival Returns this Sunday!
The First Sunday Arts events will resume on Sunday, May 1st 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 2022’s graduation ceremonies. Practice Day is on May 24th.
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May
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USNA Goatapalooza
It's Goatapalooza at the USNA Visitor Center and Gift Shop! Join us on Sunday, May 1st from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for an 'un-baaaaa-lievable' time. Bill the Goat is not just the mascot of the US Naval Academy, he is also a local celebrity and cherished icon. Goatapalooza is your chance for the whole family to meet him! Spend the day on the Yard and enjoy a variety of activities and deals! 2022 marks the 1st year the event's being held. Download our 2022 Goatapalooza Guide for a complete list of activities and deals.
Sunday, May 1st from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Free Admission!
Location: USNA, Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
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April 29 – May 1
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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Dining Under the Stars returns Wednesdays beginning on May 25th. It's a night of relaxation, dining, craft beers, dancing and fine wines. It's a place for families and friends to come together and for romantic evenings under the stars. This Summer spend Wednesday evenings dining, dancing and listening to live bands at Dinner Under the Stars from 6pm to 10pm on the first block of West Street off Church Circle. These evenings have become Annapolis' newest tradition. It's a night where the city can come together and enjoy the culinary arts. As outdoor space is limited, reservations are recommended to secure your place at Dinner Under the Stars. Call the restaurant of your choice to reserve your table.
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WILLIAM PACA GARDEN PLANT SALE
Saturday, May 7 - Sunday, May 8, 2022
Location: William Paca Garden, Enter at 1 Martin Street
Time: Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday, 12 pm - 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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Back in Thyme: A Special Mother’s Day Program
Families are invited to this 60-minute special program in which they will investigate the colonial herb garden and learn the importance of herbs in medicine and cooking. They will also tour the kitchen of the Hammond-Harwood House, examine cooking equipment from the past, and learn about various spices. Each participant will create a beautiful basket to take home as a special gift for that special Mom in their life!
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Bike To Work Day 2022
Schedule
Wed May 18 2022 at 07:00 am
Location
Susan Campbell Park | Annapolis, MD
Registration is open: SIGN UP TODAY
www.biketoworkmd.com
Join us May 18th, 2022 for our Main Event at Susan B. Campbell Park - At the end of Annapolis City Dock!
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Annapolis Sunset Cruise with Live Music
This 90-minute Annapolis Sunset Cruise takes you out on the water to watch the sunset and see the lights of the Annapolis Harbor. Enjoy live music from your favorite local Maryland musicians and beautiful scenery as you relax with a cool drink. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase from our full bar.
2022 Lineup
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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.
Here's a great recipe to get more beans into your meals!
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Did You Know?
How to Clean your Yoga Mat Naturally
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