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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | michael.beightol@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Chad Jensen

New Year. New You? BRING ON 2020! January marks the beginning of not only a new calendar year, but also the opportunity for a new you. Perhaps you’ve resolved to exercise more

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Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Michael Beightol, Sean Lee, Nicolette Martin, Stephen Neilson, Tom Poynton

regularly, take up a new hobby or volunteer at a local animal shelter. Maybe

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you're looking to take more days off, learn a second language or finally tackle a

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tough project at home. Whatever your goals may be, we hope the helpful, useful and informative content about people, places and products in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness in the new year. And while diet and exercise are vital to your physical health, overall wellness also includes your mental well-being. The team at SW Lake Lifestyle encourages you to live your best life by taking care of yourself inside and out. To that end our collection of stories this month helps to get the first year of the new decade off to a great start. Sean Lee (Restoration Fitness) reexamines New Year's Resolutions; Brian Allendorfer (Brian Allendorfer

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18 Three Days in Austin There’s Lots To Do Deep in the Heart of Texas

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AROUND TOWN Summit, "State of the Barrington Region," on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 8—10 a.m. at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. The event gathers village officials from 11 neighboring areas to update local business leaders and the community on current economic conditions and what lies ahead for the Barrington area in 2020. The public is invited. Seating is limited. “This is a premier event that captures where we are, where we have been, and what’s ahead for our region,” said BACC President Suzanne Corr. Invited speakers include Karen Darch of Barrington, Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills, Dale Sands of Deer Park, John Tatooles of Inverness,

NEW TOY STORE A DREAM COME TRUE

Nandia Black of Kildeer, Kevin Richardson of Lake Barrington, Bill Jacob of Long Grove, Eleanor Sweet

Mauricio and Angelo Romy, parents of two

McDonnell of North Barrington, Shannon Yeaton

young daughters, used to dream about opening a

of Port Barrington, Paula McCombie of South

store filled with educational and skill-building toys

Barrington and David Parro of Tower Lakes.

that challenge children to figure things out while staying engaged and learning. That dream became a reality late last year (in time for the holidays) when

LOCAL RESTAURANTS JOIN THE "SHEDD THE STRAW" MOVEMENT

they opened Happki in the Deer Park Town Center.

Scientists predict that marine plastic trash

Happki (a mash-up of "Happy Kids") occupies a

could outweigh all the fish in the ocean by 2050.

light-filled, airy space with a wide variety of toys,

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lion pounds of plastic enter waterways each year;

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that’s heavier than 7,300 adult beluga whales.

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The Shedd Aquarium advocates that restaurants "Shedd the Straw" to help stop the flow of plastics into our lakes, oceans and waterways to protect the

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animals that call these places home. Area restau-

(BACC) will host its 2020 Annual Economic

rants participating in this campaign include Pine

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Young children ages 3-12 can have a date night

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with their mom, dad, or grandparent. Spend a

a grant application to Caring Women's Connections

sweet night out together dancing the night away

(CWC). Application forms were to be posted effective

in our rustic community barn. Light appetizers,

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Our DJ will play your favorite songs and lead fun

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gown, tie, or bow tie. Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Visit VHW.org/SpecialEvents for details and registration information.

Yard storm water management practices will be the subject of a presentation by local landscape architect Marcus de la fleur. Sustainable storm water management at the residential scale includes the use of native prairie plants and resilient ecological landscaping practices including rain gardens and bioswales. He will also touch on the soils of the midwest, another important aspect in the development

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RENOVATE & REFINE

R E J U V E N AT I O N IS TRENDING I N M A S T E R B AT H S U I T E S

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN BATH DESIGN IN 2020

ARTICLE MICHAEL BEIGHTOL PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN ALLENDORFER

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AN UPGRADED MASTER BATH SUITE IS A MUST-HAVE FOR LOCAL HOMEOWNERS REMODELING IN 2020, SAYS NORTH BARRINGTON’S BRIAN ALLENDORFER, FIFTH-GENERATION OWNER OF BRIAN ALLENDORFER COMPANY. Whether it’s rain showers, soaker tubs, illuminating medicine cabinets or wall-hung toilets, a bathroom makeover creates a relaxing getaway, as well as a hyper-functional place to prepare for everyday life. Changes to master bath suite design are influenced by experiences homeowners have when traveling, whether to a local spa or a luxury hotel halfway around the world. “We’ve been installing lots of rain showers. Clients enjoy the feeling of an open-air shower, inspired by nature, in their own bathroom. A fold-down seat is a great way to further enhance the spa-like relaxation without taking up shower floor space,” Allendorfer says. “Another must-have feature is a heated floor throughout the master bath suite, even in the shower. It’s a great luxurious feel. CONTINUED >

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RENOVATE & REFINE

(CON TI N U ED)

“A popular approach is a curb-less shower,” he adds. “It doesn’t require a stepover because it’s on the same plane as the bathroom floor. The shower floor has a trench or linear drain on one side with a slight slope to it. It’s great not having to step over that cumbersome curb anymore.” For relaxing in a warm bath, nothing beats a large soaker tub. BainUltra, a Canadabased manufacturer, designs hydro-thermo massage tubs with powerful air jets to fit nearly any space. There’s growing demand for aromatherapy (use of essential oils), thermotherapy (heat zones built into the tub) and chromatherapy (therapeutic use of underwater colored lights) in baths or showers so when combined, they evoke positive physical, mental and emotional changes. Allendorfer says he’s adding sound systems with in-walland-ceiling speakers for total escapism. Color schemes lean neutral with lots of whites and grays or even “Greige,” a combination of gray and beige. Adding gray to beige creates a richer color, one that works in both cool and warm color schemes. Natural stone is being replaced with high-quality

porcelain

tile

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improvements in colors and finishes. In hard water environments marble and granite require much more cleaning and maintenance, Allendorfer says. There are even innovations in toilets worth

noting.

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Geberit North America in-wall systems for wall-hung toilets. The tank fits inside the wall and the toilet hangs from it (stopping short of the floor) for cleaner lines, a smaller footprint and easier cleaning. Wall-mounted flush plates enable a standard flush volume of 1.6 gallons or 1.28 gallons for solids and 0.8 gallons for liquids, saving thousands of gallons of water annually. Learn more about Brian Allendorfer Co. by visiting Allendorfer.com or call 773.770.8655. 14

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MANUFACTURERS OF NOTE

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WO R KO U T S F O R YO U R MOODS

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN NEW YEAR, NEW US. We don’t mean to be cliché, but is there really any better time for working on yourself than when Jan. 1 rolls around—whether you’re focused on your physical health or your mental health? It sure seems like the perfect time, but there will also be days when you’re just not quite feeling it. The holidays are over, the days are shorter and, let’s face it, there’s not really a ton to look forward to until spring sprouts. But, whatever your mood is this time of year, there’s still an activity you can do that’s worthwhile—and will give

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HAVE THE ENERGY? THESE ACTIVITIES WILL GET YOU MOVING AND OUT OF YOUR POST-HOLIDAY FUNK

by increasing body awareness, reducing muscle tension, relieving stress and sharpening attention + concentration.

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FEELING STRESSED

can help to ease anxiety

FEELING DOWN

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A regular yoga practice

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THEREâ€™S LOTS TO DO DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

t h re e d a y s in austin ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL

Rooftop pool at Hotel Indigo Austin. 18

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THINKING ABOUT A THREE-DAY HOLIDAY IN 2020? Consider Austin, Texas, the fastest-growing metropolis in the U.S. (population two-million-plus). Austin constantly changes while retaining an all-ages hipster vibe and a compactness perfectly suited for a weekend. Food here is fun, especially BBQ. The big name for brisket, ribs and pulled pork is Franklin’s (900 E. 11th St.; lunch only). There’s also Stubb’s (801 Red River St.; lunch, dinner and late night) which hosts local musicians and touring acts. There’s so much good “Q” some of the tastiest is in the back of bars (such as the Johnny-Cash-themed Mean Eyed Cat, 1621 W. 5th St.) or any number of food trucks. For easy sophistication try Mattie’s (811 W. Live Oak St.), in an expansive 1916 farmhouse. With a wide porch, vest-pocket bar, high-ceiling rooms and a menu with organic and sustainable ingredients, diners indulge in Mattie’s Fried Chicken, Pan Seared Texas Redfish or Wood Grilled Pork Tenderloin. The ambiance includes

Willie for President mural. Continental Club.

a flock of peacocks that roost at night high in the trees surrounding this gracious place. For breakfast check out a bustling diner. Two of the best are 24 Diner (600 N. Lamar Blvd.; open late night) or Phoebe’s (533 W. Oltorf St.; breakfast & lunch only). No visit to Austin is complete without a taco from Torchy’s (multiple locations) or Guero’s (1412 S. Congress Ave.). The Austin music scene is legendary. So many artists - from Willie Nelson to Gary Clark, Jr. - made their mark here. The annual 6-day ACL Festival (Oct. 2-4 & 9-11) is produced by the folks that do Chicago’s Lollapalooza. For more intimate shows there’s the Moody Theater, home of the long-running PBS TV series, “Austin City Limits.” The club scene thrives by showcasing local acts on the way up or already established. Two venues of note: Continental Club (1315 S. Congress Ave.), home to Dale Watson and his Lone Stars, and Antone’s (305 E. 5th St.) featuring mostly the blues by the likes of Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Dr. John and Leon Russell. CONTINUED >

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THREE DAYS IN AUSTIN

(CON TI N U ED)

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Austin’s Katy Beightol, flanked by parents Michael and Cassidy.

For two-stepping there’s Donn’s Depot (1600 W. 5th St.). Owner

Just north of the Texas State Capitol at the University of Texas is

Donn Adelman fronts a band with a wide repertoire. A while back

the Blanton Museum of Art (200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.), home

Donn’s was recognized as the “Best Place in Austin to See Your

to one of the largest on-campus art collections in the country.

Granddad Cut a Rug.”

Ready for a dip in one of two natural (no-chlorine) swimming

Lodging ranges from the gilded opulence of the downtown Four

pools? In Zilker Park is Barton Springs Pool (2131 William Barton Dr.),

Seasons ($489) to the funky fun of Hotel San Jose ($166) on SoCo

a massive 900-foot long pool dating back to the 19th century. The

(South Congress Avenue). Shop websites for deals at places like

water is a chilly 68 degrees and on sunny days nude sunbathers

the historic Stephen F. Austin (near the Texas State Capitol) or

imbibe sometimes. A family-friendly cooling-off spot with slightly

chain hotels like the Indigo (with rooftop pool and cabanas) near

warmer water is Deep Eddy Pool (401 Deep Eddy Ave.).

the boisterous Sixth Street entertainment district.

On warm days the river downtown is full of paddlers on a long

Austin’s a lively Airbnb or Vrbo (headquartered here) town with

stretch that is closed to motorboats. For walking, jogging and biking

tons of choices, whether high-rise apartment buildings or neighbor-

there are flat, easy trails. Along the south river bank look for the

hood cozy cute cottages; choose wisely and have fun.

memorial to guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, a native son who died in a

An easy 40-minute drive from downtown is the Lady Bird Johnson

1990 helicopter crash after a performance in East Troy, WI.

Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave.), an arboretum with more

This town has a real thing for erecting statues honoring musi-

than 900 species of native Texas plants in both garden and natural

cians; there’s a larger-than-life Willie Nelson outside the Moody

settings. It’s a wonderful tribute to the center’s namesake, wife to

Theater. Thankfully, he’s alive and kicking, enjoying life in and

the 36th president and a force of nature herself.

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should be specific and measurable. You should have no more than three commitments a month. That keeps it doable, plus you’ll avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed that typically comes with changing habits. Write them down and read them once in the

THREE QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS RESTORATION

morning and once before bed. This will keep them top-of-mind. Focus on progress, not perfection. Once you’ve made your commitments it’s time to take action and track progress. If you are tech savvy find an app. Another thought is to keep a journal

ARTICLE SEAN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

in which you write what you did and how you felt. This kind of journaling can help identify patterns. Do you overeat or make unhealthy food choices when you’re stressed out? Do you skip workouts when your schedule is busy? Is it more difficult to get motivated on cold winter mornings? Developing awareness of

2020 IS HERE AND IT’S TIME TO CREATE A

your patterns will change them. Plus, tracking prog-

NEWER HEALTHY AND FIT YOU, BUT HOW DOES

ress can keep you focused and motivated.

THAT ACTUALLY HAPPEN? While the effort to adopt

Lastly, have fun and reward yourself. To make

a New Year’s resolution has good intent, self-improve-

long-term change, fun is essential. Find rewards that

ment urges tend to fade in a matter of weeks. This

celebrate your progress without undermining your

leads to a cycle of failed attempts year-after-year, and

goal. Pampering yourself with a massage, manicure

the belief that success isn’t even possible.

or pedicure is an excellent way to reward yourself,

Instead of making a resolution, dig deeper and figure out the underlying motivation that’s driving

and recognize the progress you’ve made when you follow through on your commitments.

you. A fitness resolution is rarely about improving

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but as you

fitness and eating healthier. It’s the connection you

work toward developing new habits, change will

make with yourself at an emotional level that drives

come, and it will be lasting. Remember this, and

inspired action to change. To find your inspiration

you will receive the greatest gift ever… the gift of

find a quiet place to answer three questions. Set

health. Happy New Year!

your phone timer for five minutes and begin writing whatever comes to mind:

About the Author: Sean Lee has been in the health and fitness industry for 18 years as a speaker, author and founder

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INSPIRED BY

H e r e ’s to S e co n d Chances BEFORE THE SURGERY TOM POYNTON SAYS HIS HEALTH WAS GENERALLY GOOD. “A year earlier we spent more than two weeks hiking and climbing national parks in Utah and southern Colorado, including the north rim of the Grand Canyon and even up to the top of Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park.” He always believed that a health crisis happens to other guys. “Then on a New Year’s Eve I woke up in a hospital bed and realized I was the other guy now,” Poynton says. On December 31, 2018, after brushing off warning signs for more than two years, Poynton had quadruple bypass heart surgery at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital performed by Dr. Timothy Votapka. SW LAKE: BEFORE SURGERY IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU WERE LEADING A PRETTY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. Tom Poynton: Sure, but I had been ignoring some warning signs for several years. I felt chest pressure on exertion that radiated down my arms, plus shortness of breath, plus heartburn. All episodes went away quickly which provided a sense of false relief. The warning signs got stronger and more frequent in Spring 2018. I was still active, although I stopped biking because of the discomfort experienced. SWL: WHAT LEAD YOU TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR FINALLY? TP: Late 2018 I was in Buffalo, NY, where I’m from, with my brother,

LISTENING TO SIGNALS AND SIGNS: DON’T BE “THE OTHER GUY”

Chas, my old next door neighbor, Scott Fanciullo, and his son, Dustin, who’s a vascular surgeon in Rochester. We had planned a big weekend with a Sabres hockey game one day and a Bills football game on another. I chatted a little about my symptoms with Dustin who told me not to screw around with it. He said go see a cardiologist.

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SWL: BUT THERE WAS MORE, RIGHT? TP: Not even a month later I was going to a Bears Sunday night game at Soldier Field with my friend, Jim Iverhouse. Five minutes before leaving home I had the strongest warning yet and bailed out on the game at the very last minute.

he did an EKG. After that he tells me to call Jan, my wife, so that she can drive me to Good Shepherd to meet a cardiologist, Dr. Doug Tomasian, who admitted me for observation. The next day I took a bunch of tests. Then more tests on Friday (Dec. 28) when they actually stopped me in the middle of a stress test. Dr. Tomasian did an angiogram which wasn’t good either. I had 90%

SWL: WHAT WAS HAPPENING?

blockage in three arteries and in the fourth the artery had actually

TP: On December 26 I had an initial consultation with Dr. Stewart

diverted itself around 100% blockage. I was not a candidate for stents

Segal in Lake Zurich. Doc did some tests, talked with me about fam-

due to multiple blockages, but I never had a heart attack and the heart

ily history and asked a few questions. He didn’t like my answers so

muscle itself was undamaged and strong.

CONTINUED >

January 2020 | SW Lake Lifestyle

INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

Quadruple bypass surgery.

SWL: SO WHAT ABOUT THE SURGERY?

Jan & Tom Poynton

I didn’t drive for a month, stepped away from a significant number

TP: We scheduled for 7:30 am on December 31. At that point I’m

of my Village of Lake Zurich duties until March, couldn’t fly, travel or

looking at two-and-half days just waiting at the hospital with nothing

lift anything heavier than a jug of milk for three months and did 18

to do so I talked my way into a discharge. After the weekend I was back

weeks of cardiac rehab at Good Shepherd.

at Good Shepherd for quadruple bypass. Afterwards Dr. Votapka, called my open heart surgery “boring” which I learned is a very good thing.

MB: WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE?

SWL: CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR IMMEDIATE RECOVERY?

them warning signs for a reason.

TP: Just this: Please don’t ignore the warning signs. They call TP: I was discharged on January 4 feeling good, mending quickly but easily tired. Every day got a little better. “Nurse Ratchet” (a/k/a Jan) kept a close eye on me. I was quickly off the pain meds, lost about 16 pounds but held steady. I got tired by mid-afternoon and

Tom Poynton has lived in Lake Zurich since 1984. Elected to the Village

took 90-minute naps, and kept getting better.

Board in 2007, he has served two terms as Village President.

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Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton.

SW L : W h e n d i d e v e ry t h i n g s ta r t to f e e l n o r m a l? TP: By about June everything was pretty much

Siddiqui and Dr. Brenda Snyder. There were

back to normal and I’m the proud owner of a 12-inch

numerous nurses, techs and aides and admin-

scar right down the middle of my chest which sure

istrators. I received wonderful professional and

beats the alternative.

personal help from every single person I came

I can’t tell you how impressed I am with Good

in contact with. I don’t know where else I could

Shepherd. I had six doctors looking after me—Drs.

have gotten any better care. We are extremely

Segal, Tomasian, Votapka who I’ve already men-

fortunate to have such a top-notch facility ser-

tioned—as well as Dr. Leon Eydelman, Dr. Saba

vicing our area’s health needs. January 2020 | SW Lake Lifestyle

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