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Healthy New Year, Columbia! GREETINGS COLUMBIA!

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Welcome to the new year, 2021. This new year brings new hope, and new possibilities. My name is Keiristin Wilbert. I am so happy and grateful to be the new Publisher of Columbia Lifestyle. One of my favorite affirmations is “When nothing is certain, anything is possible.”

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12 Freshen Up Your Dental Routine Experienced and Personal Care from Fresh Dental Group

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT ARTICLE JESSICA FITCH | PHOTOGRAPHY EDISON CABRERA-MANALO

introducing Keiristin Wilbert

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starting a business with my cousin, Melissa, and

move into 2021 and a new year, we’ll also have

now I’ll be the publisher of Columbia Lifestyle.

a new leader. Keiristin is a driven young woman

I’m excited to see where it takes me.”

who couldn’t wait to let us get to know her. IF YOU WERE A CANDY, WHAT CANDY WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN COLUMBIA?

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Elkhorn. Elkhorn has a beautiful walking trail

candy. Chocolate and Caramel because I’m

where I like to go with friends to clear my head

sweet and warm, and pecans add some protein,

and take in the sights. It’s really beautiful and I

some substance - and I have substance.”

recommend visiting when you get the chance.” WHAT IS ONE THING YOU’D LIKE COLUMBIA WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP AND HOW HAS THAT CHANGED?

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ness owner, and an influential personality. I’m

munity better and I’ll strive to make Columbia

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the United States. He is one of the first dentists in the area to offer cosmetic procedures and sleep apnea treatments, and Fresh Dental Group is planning to offer even more services in the future. “We, at Fresh Dental Group, never want people to feel like just a number,” Dr. Resh explains. “We strive to make certain our patients do not feel that way. Dr. Amanda Hurley and I try to spend a little more time with our patients, getting to know them. Our goal is to go the extra mile, making each patient feel comfortable, treating them less like patients and more like people.” “In our practice, we are very focused on patient comfort,” adds Dr. Hurley. “We know dentistry is a scary thing for many people, and we’re trying to change that. Having the patient enjoy the visit is our goal. Toward that end, we’ve styled our new office with a soothing atmosphere that helps patients feel relaxed. Our office has a beautiful, spa-like design that elicits calm from the moment the patient steps through our doors.” “In the past, treatments were a result of reactive dentistry, fixing what was in bad shape. But in today’s world, we practice preventive dentistry, which is a good shift because we want to stop those oral problems from occurring,” Dr. Hurley says. “Taking impressions with digital scans and performing complicated surgical procedures, like implants, are made simple by using a 3D x-ray and digital planning. These technologies have made it so fun for me and so safe and much more comfortable for patients.”

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Dr. Hurley continues, “Not only does our office have a spalike environment, but we are also very hi-tech. Everything we have is digital and is at the forefront of the latest technology. As I mentioned before, we utilize a 3D x-ray for implant surgery. It fully guides us so that we know exactly where to put the implant from the surgical beginning to the end.” “We are a totally unique practice,” says Dr. Resh. “In addition to our dental side, we have added a complete cosmetic enhancement component. Beyond simply providing root canals and cleanings, we offer everything from clear aligners to straighten the teeth, to implants and veneers. Additionally, to enhance the smile and address the signs of aging, we can provide facial fillers such as Juvederm, Botox and Cryoskin facials. The Cryoskin procedure results in tighter, firmer skin with less redness. Providing these treatments mean our patients do not have to go anywhere else to enhance and compliment their smiles. We want to be the one place where they get everything they need for a truly beautiful smile.” FreshDentistry.com

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A WOMAN WITH VISION FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

FROM TEACHING LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN SENEGAL WAYS TO CARE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR HEALTH, TO CHANGING THE WAY WOMEN FEEL ABOUT THEIR GYNECOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE, DR. Amy Holda Gueye-Weinstein is affecting women's lives around the world for the better. She is the brilliant mind and compassionate heart behind Visionary

master's degree in public health before moving

Women's Health in Columbia.

on with my career.

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND

WHAT DOES YOUR NAME 'HOLDA' MEAN?

WHERE YOU ARE FROM ORIGINALLY. I was born in Senegal in West Africa and came to the United States when I was two. My father was

Holda is a German name that my father chose because he traveled around the world so often. Each of my siblings has a foreign name, too!

which is how I grew up on this side of the globe.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE

I returned to live in Senegal for two years when

COLUMBIA AREA?

I was 13. I decided I wanted to go into medicine

I like the diversity in Columbia. I like that it

after seeing the healthcare system there. When I

spans all socio-economic statuses, all races and

returned from Senegal, I went to Churchill High

backgrounds. I see myself as a very diverse per-

School and then completed my undergraduate

son with a broad background. I want to be able to

studies at Hood College in Frederick. I worked

attract a diverse group of patients.

for the National Cancer Institute in Frederick for a year before going to the University of Virginia

WHO INFLUENCED YOU TO GO INTO THE

in Charlottesville for medical school. I completed

MEDICAL FIELD?

my residency at Johns Hopkins and earned my

I left the US for Senegal, convinced I was going to be a singer. One day, I was waiting at the bus stop, and an orphan was standing not far from me. He had no shoes, his feet looked infected, and he was hungry and sick. When I went to give him some money, he asked, "Is there a doctor that you know of who could help me." At that moment, I had this epiphany; I realized that healthcare is a human right, just as food is, and all the other things this orphanage wasn't providing. That's when I decided to use my life for a different purpose, and I chose to become a physician to try to help countries like Senegal. WHAT IS HALFA? HALFA stands for Holda's Access Life Foundation for Africa. I created HALFA to provide access to medicines and technologies that make the difference between life and death. Where you live should not determine your right to life.

H E A LTH

a diplomat working with the embassy in Senegal,

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NOW OPEN (CONTINUED) One example is when we brought medicine to treat high blood pressure in pregnant women, which is one reason women die in childbirth. Simple intervention can save a life. We try to identify what we can make accessible so that people don't die from preventable diseases. Every year, I go to Senegal to lead several cancer projects and maternal mortality projects. My goal is to teach local health care providers. Those who we have trained in previous projects are continuing our work. WHAT LED YOU TO CHOOSE WOMEN'S HEALTH AS YOUR SPECIALTY? I originally thought that I would be a pediatrician and was matched with a mentor doing leukemia research. He was a surgeon and happened to be working on a big gynecological female cancer case, and I thought how cool it would be if I could join in on that case. I was able to work with many women, and that experience changed my mind. I believe that women are the foundation of all societies, and if women are healthy, then societies are healthier. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO INTO PRACTICE

SPECIFICALLY, WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT VISIONARY

ON YOUR OWN?

WOMEN'S HEALTH?

I have worked in a lot of different settings; academic set-

The interaction will be one where there is no barrier. That

tings, small private practices and large practices. I found

mechanical, sterile environment that creates anxiety is not what

that there were specific barriers between myself and the

patients will experience here. Although I am an MD with Western

patient and the kind of care I wanted to provide was not

medical training, I appreciate that our systems aren't isolated and

possible unless I was making the rules and restructuring

believe in taking care of the entire person. We integrate other

the dynamic. About four years ago, I decided that the only

wellness. Whether it's talking about mindfulness, meditation, or

way I would help patients in the way that I wanted to was

yoga, we try to find ways to address everyone's needs and meet

to branch out and open my own practice.

them where they are.

WHAT SHOULD A PATIENT EXPECT AT YOUR

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WOMEN'S WELLNESS?

The first thing, when patients walk through the door,

When we feel and look our best, we operate at our best as women.

is that I want them to feel at home, welcome and calm.

Beauty is different for everyone. To be able to see them and to take

I want to decrease their anxiety as much as possible

care of the concerns they have with their physical appearance.

because the gynecologist can be a high anxiety place.

That's what I want to offer our patients.

We try to do that with the aesthetics, aromatherapy, and room design. We provide socks, water, soft music

WHAT GIVES MEANING TO YOUR LIFE?

and ask them how the room temperature feels. I always

Knowing that I'm changing someone's life, whether it be small

tell the patient what I will do and how I will do it. I tell all

actions or entire programs like HALFA. That's what drives me

patients to contact me rather than googling because I

and gives me the motivation to get up every day and do more.

want them to see me as their friend and their doctor.

When I leave this life, I would like for people to look back and say,

They can pick my brain, and we can be partners in

'She made the world a little better while she was here.'

their health. I give them my cell phone number. You won't get that anywhere else. When I can take the time

WHAT ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE WORK DO YOU ENJOY?

to tell them what I know and give them a little educa-

I like spending time with my children. I enjoy meaningful con-

tion, they make better decisions and choices because

versations about the big questions in life. I like writing, reading

they understand.

and being with my close friends and family.

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FOR THOSE OF US LOOKING FOR A HEALTHIER DIET IN THE NEW YEAR, WE OFTEN TURN TO LEAFY GREENS - BUT THESE GREENS ARE GREAT IN MORE THAN JUST SALAD. Leafy greens can be implemented into your hot meals, too! As the weather remains chilly in January, we’re going to want to stay warm, so we’ve turned to a winter classic: soup. Spinach happens to be the hardiest, most versatile, and one of the most popular leafy greens available in stores. As a cold-weather crop, spinach stays available and fresh year-long. Mature spinach can survive temperatures to 0° and even gets sweeter as the weather gets colder. Spinach is also a well-known superfood, and known to be a fantastic source of Vitamin A and K. Some of the health benefits credited to spinach are better skin, eyesight, and blood pressure. It’s also known for improving your bones, muscles, diabetes, and heart! So to celebrate spinach and the New Year, we’ve compiled these soups for you to try that go great with spinach in them. Whether you choose to puree it or add it to your already hearty soups, Popeye would be proud.

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THIS COOL SEASON CROP GOES GREAT IN COZY WINTER SOUPS

Avocado & Spinach Cream Soup + 2 avocados, freshly peeled, pitted and sliced + 10 oz of fresh spinach + 3 TBS olive oil + ½ c. chopped onion + 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic + 3 ½ c. chicken (or vegetable) broth + ½ c. light cream Saute the onion and garlic in a pot, add spinach and toss until wilted. Add the broth and avocado and bring to a simmer. For extra flavor, add lemon juice and cumin. Cover and reduce the heat, cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add the cream. Puree the soup in a blender to get that creamy consistency. Serves 4, warm or chilled.

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White Bean & Spinach Soup

+ 1 TBS olive oil + 1 onions, chopped + 1 c. chopped celery + 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic + 2 c. vegetable (or chicken) broth + 2 c. water + ½ lb of white beans + Dash each of dried thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes

+ 6 oz baby spinach, chopped + 2 TBS of lemon juice + Salt and pepper to taste

Rinse and sort the beans. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium. Saute the onion and celery for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute more. Add the broth, water, beans and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir in the spinach and lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for one minute more. Serves 4. Delicious when paired with chicken or eat solo with some bread.

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Hearty Spinach & Millet Soup + 2 TBS olive oil + 1 medium onion, chopped + 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic + 28 oz can crushed tomatoes + 2 TBS each of lemon juice and water + 15.5 oz can of white or red beans, rinsed and drained

+ ¾ c. millet + 1 bag baby spinach, chopped + 6 c. vegetable broth + ½ c. Parmesan cheese + ¼ c. parsley, chopped Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Saute the onion and garlic. If you want some extra veggies, you can add celery and carrots. Add the lemon juice and water and cook for another 2 minutes. Add everything else but the parsley and bring the soup to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Add the parsley, salt and pepper to taste before serving. Serves 4.

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Pushups strengthen your upper body. Lay on your stomach. Place both hands under your shoulders and straighten them, holding your body in a straight line. Bend arms, bringing your body closer to the ground, and then straighten them again to push up. (VARIATION: Cross ankles to work balance.)

Crunches work your abdomen. Lay flat on your back. Place your hands behind your head and bend your knees at a 45° angle, keeping your feet on the floor. Pull upper body off the floor and toward your knees, using your core. Slowly release back to the ground. (VARIATION: Hold your legs off the ground at various angles.)

Lunges work your lower body. Step forward, starting with your right leg, and lower your body until the thigh of your front leg and the shin of your back leg are parallel to the ground. Both knees should make 90° angles. Stand up, pushing through your front heel to starting position. Alternate legs. (VARIATION: Elevate your back leg by putting your foot on a chair behind you.)

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE NEW YEAR TO MAKE YOU A MORE EFFECTIVE LEADER

ARTICLE KIMBERLY PRESCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL CHANCE

S E L F- CA R E FOR LE A D E R S I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A NATURAL LEADER, AND MY SUCCESSES IN MY CAREER HAVE COMPELLED OTHERS TO LEAN ON MY STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL. Until this past year, I’ve measured success on outcomes. I had not considered my wellness in my strategic planning because, business was business. As it has for many others this past year, COVID slowed me down. Well, not initially. At first, I was working 12 to 14-hour days helping my current clients, future clients, and businesses that were shutting down. Instantly spoiled by the convenience of convening with others without needing to build in travel time between meetings, I attended every virtual event I could for nearly six

become too easy to walk from one room to another, and work as

months. By mid-August, I hit a wall. I felt like my

long as I wanted. I decided to end my work day at a set time, just

brain was constantly occupied and overloaded

as I would leaving my office building. I also started leaving my

with information, with nothing prioritized and little

business phone in my office each evening, so I wouldn’t check

accomplished. I had to ask myself whether I was

emails, and I made certain personal phone apps inactive from

being productive, or just keeping busy. I realized

9:30pm until 5:00am. These small changes have made a signifi-

it was the latter, and what’s worse, I wasn’t treat-

cant difference in the way I manage myself, my time and others.

ing myself well. I wasn’t eating or sleeping well. If

I am more focused, effective, and present for my clients. Despite

my mind was not in sync with my own body, how

all of the uncertainty we are facing in this new year, we can be

could I lead others?

assured that our work will maintain some type of virtual or hybrid

Mental and physical health and wellness are

lifestyle. Considering this, we should make sure we are caring

key components to being a happy person, and a

for ourselves and ensuring we are the most healthy and effective

more successful leader. In August, I made a few

leaders possible, as our teams are depending on us.

decisions that allowed me to balance my business demands, as well as what my body was demanding of me. I limited my daily meetings and reserved Fridays for strategizing and completing action items. I decided to awaken an hour earlier to quietly meditate. It was also crucial for me to create boundaries while working from home. It had

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