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recently launched the region’s only

expedited diagnostic program specifically

designed for patients who have had a

transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known

as a mini-stroke.

The outpatient TIA Rapid Evaluation

Center (TREC) at Monmouth Medical Center

provides an immediate, comprehensive

evaluation of patients within 24 hours of

TIA and refers them directly to emergency

physicians and other specialists.

“TIA’s can be a major warning sign

of impending stroke,” says board-certified

neurologist and program director Neil R.

Holland, M.D., who notes that patients

who have had a recent TIA need to be

evaluated as soon as possible for reversible

risk factors that can lower their stroke risk.

A TIA is a stroke-like episode that

leaves no lasting effects but is considered

to be a warning sign that a more significant

stroke could occur. During an episode,

patients experience a range of neurologic

symptoms, all of which improve or disappear

within 24 hours. Symptoms include:

• Sudden onset of numbness or weakness

of face, arm or leg, especially on one

side of the body

• Sudden lack of coordination

• Sudden onset of confusion, trouble

speaking or understanding

• Sudden onset of vision disturbance in

one or both eyes

• Sudden trouble walking or dizziness

Immediate assessment and

intervention of a TIA reduces the chances

of having a future disabling stroke,

according to Dr. Holland, who says TREC

services encompass every diagnostic test

necessary to determine the best stroke

prevention strategies.

Patients undergo imaging studies,

cardiac testing and blood tests, and meet

with a stroke neurologist who designs a

personalized treatment plan. The most

appropriate stroke prevention treatments

are identified for each patient in a single

day so that preventative care can be

scheduled with appropriate specialists and

administered without delay.

The TREC at Monmouth Medical

Center is an open-access center,

which means that any patient who has

experienced a TIA or minor stroke within

the last two weeks, and has been referred

to the center by their family or emergency

room physician, will be seen the next day

without a set appointment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TREC CENTER AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER,

CALL 732-923-5576 OR VISIT BARNABASHEALTH.ORG/MMCNEURO.

MONMOUTH APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER has named board-certified neurologist Neil R. Holland, M.D., medical director of its Neuroscience Institute.

Dr. Holland, of Little Silver, is Monmouth’s section chief of neurology and, as medical director of the Neuroscience Institute, he leads a multidisciplinary team of specialists in providing the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment and therapies of disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system. The Institute’s comprehensive services provide advanced care for all diseases of the brain and spine, including brain tumors, stroke, back pain and epilepsy.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Dr. Holland also is board certified in a host of subspecialties, including electrodiagnostic medicine, clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine and vascular neurology. He earned a medical degree from the University College London School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md., where he completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship.

At Monmouth, Dr. Holland serves as the director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic and Stroke Service. He is an associate professor of neurology for Monmouth’s teaching affiliate, Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

“Traditionally, these patients are

admitted to the hospital, where they can

spend several days waiting to be seen by

the neurologist and getting tests done,”

Dr. Holland says. “Through this innovative

new program, Monmouth is offering an

alternative daily open access service,

where patients can have all the necessary

tests done and be evaluated by the

certified stroke team all in one day without

staying overnight in the hospital.’

Dr. Holland says Monmouth is one

of the first major hospitals in the United

States to offer this type of service, which in

other countries has not only proved more

convenient for patients, but has also been

shown to improve outcomes and lower

health care costs.

MONMOUTH RAPID EVALUATION CENTER TARGETS ‘MINI STROKES’

NEIL R. HOLLAND, M.D.

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Monmouth Medical Center recently

celebrated its first year of treating patients.

The addition of Gamma Knife technology

to the hospital’s radiosurgery program

helped place Monmouth Medical Center

at the forefront of advanced benign and

malignant brain tumor treatment, as well as

treatment of functional brain disorders and

vascular malformations.

Although the name may invoke

images of knives and scalpels, Gamma

Knife treatment doesn’t require surgery,

so there’s no cutting and only local

anesthesia involved.

Considered by many to be the gold

standard of stereotactic radiosurgery

treatment for deep-seated brain tumors,

brain metastases and some functional and

neurological disorders, Gamma Knife is an

advanced radiosurgery system that delivers

high-dose gamma radiation beams with

pinpoint accuracy to targeted locations in

the brain. because of the extreme precision

and accuracy of Gamma Knife treatment,

damage to normal tissue surrounding a

tumor or other target is minimized.

“our first year has been successful,

and we’re continuing to look at new ways

to grow the Gamma Knife Center and

increase awareness for this advanced

treatment within our community,” says

Sang Sim, M.D., radiation oncologist and

medical co-director of the center.

For patients with inoperable or

surgically complex brain tumors, or those

seeking an alternative to conventional

surgery or radiation therapy, Gamma Knife

can be an important treatment option.

Gamma Knife treatment is complete

in a single outpatient procedure and

involves no surgical incisions, no blood

loss and virtually no pain. Patients are

typically allowed to go home following

the procedure to resume normal activities.

Globally, more than half a million people

have been treated with the Gamma Knife

radiosurgery system.

In addition to treating malignant and

benign brain tumors and brain metastases,

Gamma Knife provides effective treatment

of functional brain disorders such as

trigeminal neuralgia, a debilitating

nerve disorder that causes excruciating,

electroshock-like pain throughout the

face. Gamma Knife also treats essential

tremor, a neurological disorder typically

characterized by uncontrollable shaking

in different parts of the body including the

hands, arms, head and tongue.

other benign conditions treated by

Gamma Knife include acoustic neuromas,

slow-growing benign tumors that can

adversely affect hearing and balance,

and blood vessel malformations commonly

known as arteriovenous malformations,

abnormal clusters of blood vessels

that develop in the brain and cause

neurological problems in some cases.

“The addition of Gamma Knife

technology to our portfolio of treatments

for brain tumors and brain disorders

offers patients in our area a highly

advanced and individualized approach

to treatment,” said Ty olson, M.D.,

neurosurgeon and medical co-director of

the center. “our multidisciplinary team

of clinical experts develops customized

treatment plans tailored to each patient’s

specific condition.”

The Gamma Knife clinical team

includes physicians and other experts with

backgrounds in neurosurgery, radiation

oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery.

The Gamma Knife Center offers the only

Gamma Knife technology in Monmouth

and ocean counties.

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ACCORDING TO A RECENT ARTICLE

published by WebMD, a study has found

that continuous positive airway pressure

(CPAP) therapy, an effective treatment for

sleep apnea, can also improve risk factors

for heart attack, stroke and diabetes.

The study’s results, which were

published in a recent issue of the New

England Journal of Medicine, reported

that CPAP therapy is also associated with

a lower risk of metabolic syndrome – a

group of risk factors that occur together

and increase the risk of heart disease.

“For a long time, we’ve known

that there’s a relationship between heart

disease and sleep apnea and that

treating sleep apnea can decrease some

of the risk factors associated with heart

disease, including high blood pressure,”

said Robert Kosinski, M.D., FACP, FCCP,

DABSM, a pulmonologist and medical

director of the Sleep Disorders Center at

Monmouth Medical Center.

Sleep apnea occurs when an

individual repeatedly stops breathing

during sleep. The most common form of this

disorder occurs when a blockage in the

airways prevents the flow of oxygen to the

lungs. CPAP therapy regulates breathing by

keeping the airways open with a constant

supply of air pressure, eliminating snoring

and subsequent sleep disturbance.

“The heart is like any other muscle

in that it rests at night while you’re

sleeping. If your sleep is disrupted, the

cardiovascular system can’t rest properly,

and over time, that leads to trouble,” said

Dr. Kosinski.

“Many people don’t recognize

they are not sleeping or that they stop

breathing and are not getting good

oxygenation during the night,” said Jeffrey

Osofsky, M.D., FACC, a board-certified

cardiologist at Monmouth Medical Center

who refers at least one patient a week for

a sleep study.

“There are so many cardiac

conditions that are, at least in part,

caused by sleep apnea, including atrial

fibrillation (rhythm disturbances) and

cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart

muscle). I’m a huge believer in sleep

studies as part of a diagnostic plan,” said

Dr. Osofsky, who added that most of the

patients he refers for sleep studies are

diagnosed with sleep apnea and receive

CPAP treatment.

“CPAP normalizes high blood

pressure, heart rate and other irregularities

that occur cardiovascular-wise during

apneic events,” said Dr. Kosinski. “We

often see significant improvement in these

patients, including a decrease in the

number or dosage of medications needed

for good control of their blood pressure.”

MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS

EXPLAIN CONNECTION BETWEEN USE OF CPAP

MACHINE AND LOWER HEART DISEASE RISK

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SLEEP DISORDER CENTER

AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, CALL 732-923-7660.


Meg Fisher, M.D., pediatric infectious

disease specialist and medical director

of the Children’s Hospital at Monmouth

Medical Center.

Dr. Fisher suggests that pediatricians

can help protect infants by reminding

parents and family members to get

vaccinated, as well as providing the

vaccine in their offices.

Another new recommendation

suggests that pregnant women receive a

vaccine to protect against pertussis in an

attempt to “cocoon” infants.

“The only way to truly protect

these infants is to immunize everyone

around them, including cocooning,

meaning immunizing their mothers during

pregnancy,” said Dr. Fisher. “Not only will

the mother be protected against pertussis

if exposed, but the baby will be protected

as long as the mother’s antibodies last—

usually for six months. During that time, the

child is immunized and begins making his

T H E N E W 2 0 1 2 C H I L D H O O D

and Adolescent Immunization Schedules

have recently been released by the

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),

the Advisory Committee on Immunization

Practices of the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) and the American

Academy of Family Physicians.

The schedule outlines immunizations for

newborns up to age 6, children ages 7 to

18, and a “catch-up schedule” for children

and adolescents who fall more than one

month behind the scheduled timeline. The

2012 guidelines contain significant changes

to the recommendations, especially in

terms of a pediatrician’s role in vaccinating

parents and other family members in order

to protect infants under 6 months.

“The influenza vaccine, for example,

is not effective in children under 6 months

of age. The only way we can protect

them is to be sure that everyone around

them is immunized against influenza,” said

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In addition to the recommendations

outlined for newborns, the 2012 schedule

suggests vaccinating 11- and 12-year-old

boys against the human papillomavirus

(HPV). According to Dr. Fisher, antibody

response to the vaccine is better at this age

than at 16 or older.

“It makes perfect sense to vaccinate

boys—both to protect them, and to prevent

them from infecting girls. We want to protect

our teens before they get exposed to these

viruses, and we can help protect all of our

adolescents by immunizing both boys and

girls,” said Dr. Fisher.

“Prevention is key to keeping our

children safe, and vaccines are the best

way to protect our children and ourselves,”

said Dr. Fisher.

For more information on the changing

immunization recommendations, check

with your pediatrician to ensure your child

is up-to-date.

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mind when you think about summer. But I’m sure you’ll agree

it also invites us to “get out”—not only outdoors, to enjoy

the warm weather and long days, but also out of our comfort

zones to try something new. For example, what about kayak-

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page 45), or perhaps camping under the stars? For me, grow-

ing up in the Midwest, summer meant camping. Every weekend

my family and I would head to the lake—just as we all head to

the Shore in New Jersey. It was like living off the grid! No cars,

phones, electricity, running water or any of the other comforts

we take for granted—absolutely liberating! So in the spirit of

summer and that irreverent, youthful impulse we all feel in dif-

ferent ways, we’ve devoted this issue to many of the wonderful

things about summer in New Jersey—like the renowned Jersey

tomatoes (page 46) that are ripe for the pickin’. You’ll find the

perfect beach bag (page 26), seaworthy baubles (page 28), chic

poolside and patio furniture (page 30), a Shore house to die for

(page 36), garden-to-table recipes (page 48) and much more!

Enjoy!

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NEUROLOGY JOHN J. HALPERIN, M.D.Medical Director of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, Summit, and Chair of the Department of Neurosciences at Overlook Medical Center in Summit

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down, breathe and focus while having fun in a noncompetitive

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instructor for radiant Child Yoga, which certifies teachers of

children’s yoga throughout the state. the practice also helps

kids gain muscle strength and body awareness, and studies

have shown it can even help children with special needs to

communicate better.

Yoga poses are often modeled after things kids are familiar

with, such as animals or their natural environment. RcY instruc-

tors also teach children songs that express positive messages

to the tune of popular nursery rhymes. “So instead of singing

‘I’m sexy and I know it,’ which they hear on the radio, the kids

can sing, ‘I am brave, I am bold, my own spirit I can hold,’” mor-

gan says, adding that most children have a positive attitude that

just needs nurturing. “Kids are just big souls in little bodies.”

the stats are shocking: “more than one in three houses and much

of the soil in new Jersey are heavily contaminated by lead,” says

steven marcus, m.D., executive director of new Jersey Poison

Information & Education System and professor of preventive med-

icine and community health at the university of medicine and

dentistry of new Jersey–new Jersey medical School. Lead poses

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follow our children from the schoolyard into their homes. Philanthropist Ginamarie Raimondo

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an after-school program where children can build self-esteem and confidence through

music, art, animal care, dance, fashion and athletics in a positive, encouraging environ-

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so that they can promote those values in others.”

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microsoft store in Freehold from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For a $10 donation, each child can play

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new twist on this twisted treat is self-service. Where you once merely requested

vanilla or chocolate and sprinkles or syrup, today’s local yogurt shops have put the

decisions—and plenty of them—in your hands. Some stores have yogurt in up to

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the beach communities and only a short

drive from northern New Jersey—many of

our clients own homes in both places.

WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY? I’ve always

felt that interior design should be a pro-

cess that is extremely enjoyable. I don’t

design for the moment because furnish-

ings are too expensive. I always try to

create something that has lasting appeal.

To do that, I get to know my clients and

really listen to them. Different people have

different styles, so it’s important to create

a style that’s unique to that client.

WHERE DO YOU LOOK FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION?

I find it in my travels, design magazines,

museums, nature and artwork. But the

location of the house is extremely impor-

tant, as well as the various views from

inside. I also believe an interior should

reflect the clients’ vision for their home.

HAS THE ECONOMY AFFECTED YOUR BUSINESS?

What we do is directly related to the

housing market. Business has slowed

down somewhat, but we always get return

clients who maybe aren’t doing as large a

project as they once were. Sometimes the

small projects are very rewarding because

you can take one room and totally trans-

form it, and the pleasure it brings a client

is immense. I work with one woman, for

example, who does only one room a year,

OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, POINTPleasant designer Alice Lawrence has

guided her firm, Lawrence-Mayer-

Wilson, to become one of the area’s

top residential interior design firms.

Lawrence launched the business with

her late partner, Roseann Mayer, and was

later joined as partner by fellow designer

Nikki Wilson. The firm now employs

five head designers and is located in a

10,000-square-foot building in downtown

Brielle, which houses their showroom,

offices, studio and warehouse. We talked

with Lawrence about her success and the

changes she’s witnessed in the industry.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? Roseann and

I worked together in the interior design

department of a high-end retail store

and became very disillusioned working

for a large company because of the way

it treated its clients. We knew we could

do a much better job of finishing a home

with good artwork and accessories so

we worked out of our homes, collected

beautiful fabrics and wall coverings and

set up accounts with vendors. Eventually

we moved to a small storefront in Brielle,

which we later outgrew. We’ve been in

our current location since 1990.

WHY BRIELLE? It was the perfect location for

our design business because it is close to

WHETHER IT’S A SUNROOM OR A BEACH HOUSE, ALICE LAWRENCE BRINGS A SPECIAL TALENT AND ZEAL TO THE CREATION OF AN INTERIOR SPACE

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DESIGN BUSINESS? Aside from the beautiful

fabrics and textures, I love getting to

know the clients. The start of a project

is exciting, particularly when you click

with a client. Usually a good interior

design relationship lasts a long time.

I did seven residences for one client—in

Mantoloking, Saddle River, two homes

in Ho-Ho-Kus, two in Naples, Fla.,

and one in Maine—over 20 years. Now

we do work for the client’s son.

HOW HAS THE INDUSTRY CHANGED OVER THE LAST

THREE DECADES? I’ve seen two major influ-

ences—the Internet, which has made

consumers more savvy when it comes

to pricing and the latest style trends, and

the cable network design shows. Some of

these shows are unrealistic, leading view-

ers to think they can be a designer and

do a whole room on a shoestring budget.

I don’t feel the quality of the design

you’re seeing is really good. Sometimes

the finished product looks like it’s going to

fall apart. The design shows make it look

easy. But without experience, you don’t

have the resources and knowledge. Our

designers have degrees, experience and

a wonderful reputation. —DORA JOHNSON

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your fields of sweet corn and ripe tomatoes. We adore your miles of malls, your Red Oaks and purple violets, your grit,

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BoTTom LefT: Jersey

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BoTTom RighT: The

Keansburg Fishing Pier

Adore you, New Jersey, for introducing us to the Boss,

big hair and beauty parlors, for the global get-together

of our neighbors and neighborhoods and for apple cider

donuts, drive-ins and diners.

Thank you for making us feel like we were born under a

lucky star, for a parkway ride with the windows rolled down,

for being brave enough to choose Manhattan as our back-

yard, knowing we would always find our way back home.

Most of all, thank you for your larger-than-life attitude, for

being the real deal and for your count-on-me authenticity.


A bright, sunny Jersey shore house uplifts with A pAlette thAt pops

written By marisa sandora · interiors By mona ross Berman · PhotograPhy By Jonny Valiant

Color Therapy

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s the owner of two high-end

women’s clothing stores, Maureen Doron is sur-

rounded by color. Her stores, called Skirt, carry

lines like Milly, Trina Turk, Diane von Furstenberg

and Tory Burch—classics with a modern twist that

deliver vibrant hues and interesting patterns.

When one of Doron’s best customers “who

always purchased my own personal favorites” men-

tioned one day that she was an interior designer,

Doron knew they were drawn to the same colors

and styles. That customer was Philadelphia-based

designer Mona Ross Berman. “I had never used an

interior designer before,” says Doron, “but I knew

that we had the same taste and that I liked her.” Ber-

man eased Doron into decorating, helping her with

her home in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and some remodeling

of one of her stores. When Doron and her husband

decided to build a beach house on the Jersey Shore

in Strathmere, Doron commissioned Berman to dec-

orate it “soup to nuts,” Doron explains. “Mona says it

was fun because I let her run with it.”

And run she did, with a high-energy palette

of orange, yellow and turquoise against a white

background, a design based on a 1960s table

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Benjamin Moore’s

Fresno enlivens

the mudroom.

The custom-made

dining table is fashioned

after a vintage one

that Berman spotted

in Miami, providing

the color inspiration for

the entire house.

this image and opposite:

Family photos are hung against

grasscloth above the wet bar in

a corner of the living room. The

white furniture and woven vinyl rug

provide a neutral base for brightly

colored pillow and curtain fabrics.

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“i love color. i’m not afraid of it. but mona was smart in

that if you really look at the house, the base pieces are all white or

neutral. we layered on the color with fabrics and accessories.”

—homeowner maureen Doron

this page: “A beach house is fun to do because people

tend to take themselves less seriously,” says Berman.

The zigzag, Missoni-esque pattern on the floor of

the master bedroom was painted with Salmon Berry

and White Dove, both by Benjamin Moore. opposite,

clockwise from top left: The vintage dresser

in the foyer is mid-20th-century Danish modern; the

master bedroom headboard is upholstered in Henry

in Rose by Raoul Textiles; geometric wallpaper

(Recessed from Studio Printworks) adds zing to the

powder room; the homeowner’s love of fashion inspired

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that Berman found on a trip to Miami. “When she

showed me a picture of the table, she had me

hook, line and sinker,” says Doron.

Berman’s plan was to give the home a “1960s-

California-surfer-chic vibe,” she explains. “I wanted

to do something fresh and different and show

that there was more than one way to do a beach

house. Even though this home is at the Jersey

Shore, it feels like it could be in Malibu or some-

where else.” And thankfully, Berman’s client was

the sort who is willing to take risks.

“I love color,” says Doron. “I own a women’s

clothing store. I’m not afraid of it. But Mona was

smart in that if you really look at the house, the

base pieces are all white or neutral. We layered on

the color with fabrics and accessories so in case I

get sick of it, I’m not locked into it for 30 years.”

But for now, Berman’s dynamic design is per-

fect for this active young family. “I have three kids

who get up at the crack of dawn, and I’m always

tired,” says Doron. “But when I walk up the stairs

to the kitchen and living room in the morning all

bleary-eyed and I see the light streaming in and

all the color, I instantly feel uplifted, and a smile

breaks out on my face. It’s a fun house to be in.”

clockwise from left: The guest

room beckons in sunny yellow; dashes

of pink were added to the yellow,

orange and turquoise color scheme;

Fermob’s Costa extension table

adds a pop of turquoise to the deck.

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water-resistant sunscreen with a sun pro-

tection factor (SPF) rating of 30 or higher.

“Broad-spectrum” provides protection from

both ultraviolet a (uVa) and ultraviolet B

(uVB) rays. Reapply every two hours—more

often if you’ve been sweating heavily or have

gone swimming. and remember: Sunscreen

isn’t just for the beach, but for prolonged

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CELLULITE, BEGONE!A NEW LASER TREATMENT PROMISES

TO ZAP AWAY SKIN DIMPLING.

HERE’S HOW IT COMPARES WITH

OTHER THERAPIES BY DEBORAH PIKE OLSEN

BANISHING CELLULITE—THAT DIMPLED SKIN THAT TENDS TO SHOW UP ON WOMEN’S HIPS, thighs and buttocks—has long been a pipe dream for doctors and women alike. Over the years, everything from

creams to massagers to injections has been touted as a possible cure, but none has offered lasting results.

Now, for the first time, there’s an effective, long-lasting treatment. It’s called Cellulaze, and it was approved by

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last January.

“Cellulaze is the most exciting breakthrough in plastic surgery in the past f ive years,” says Anthony Lombardi,

M.D., director of The Lombardi Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown. “It’s very ef fective in reducing

and eliminating problematic cellulite.”

About 88 million women have cellulite—fat that’s located in pockets just beneath the skin. The condition

primarily affects women because the anatomy of their skin is different from men’s. In women, the fibrous bands

that hold fat cells are vertical, whereas in men, fat is stored in a diamond pattern, says Barry DiBernardo, M.D.,

director of New Jersey Plastic Surgery in Montclair and clinical associate professor of surgery in the Division

of Plastic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Cellulite forms when fibers that

connect fat to the skin stretch, break down or pull tight, allowing the fat cells to bulge. That leads to a dimpled

appearance. Treatments, including Cellulaze, promise to smooth out those bulges.

Monmouth Health & Life asked experts to evaluate Cellulaze and other commonly used cellulite treatments:

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SmoothShapeS How it works A laser causes the pores in fat cells to open and release fat. As a

result, the cells shrink. A mechanical roller and vacuum suction help the unwanted fat

“drain.” Researchers will soon begin a study in which they combine Cellulaze and Smooth-

Shapes to see if the results are better than Cellulaze alone—and if healing might occur

more quickly. “SmoothShapes and Cellulaze complement each other very well,” says Dr.

Lombardi. “The combination allows us to target cellulite above and below the skin. We’re

still working on the ideal protocol for the combination, but currently we recommend two

SmoothShapes sessions prior to Cellulaze treatment and six sessions after Cellulaze.”

Pros You won’t need as many treatments as the other noninvasive cellulite procedures.

Plus, this procedure lasts longer than others. The manufacturer claims the procedure feels

like a deep-tissue massage. Although you may notice that the treated area is red for a few

hours after the procedure, there’s no recovery time. “SmoothShapes is the most advanced

noninvasive cellulite treatment available,” says Dr. Lombardi.

Cons The results are temporary, and the procedure is costly. Also, you’ll need to be

patient, since your skin will continue to improve for up to six months after your last treatment.

Cost $350 per treatment (you’ll need eight treatments, twice a week for four weeks)

endermologie How it works This relatively low-tech treatment uses mechanical rollers and vacuum

suction to massage away cellulite. The procedure stretches out the fibrous tissue under-

neath the skin and squeezes fluid from fat cells to achieve a smooth look.

Pros It’s relatively inexpensive, and it’s painless.

Cons It’s temporary. You’ll need 10 to 20 treatments (once a week), then monthly main-

tenance.

Cost $150 per treatment

CellulazeHow it works A small tube (the size of the tip of a pen) containing a laser fiber is

inserted underneath the skin. Light energy is delivered just under the skin, increasing its

thickness while releasing the bands that pull it down. The laser also reduces the pockets

of fat that protrude through the fibrous bands under your skin. Studies show that the treat-

ment increases your skin’s thickness by 25 percent and its elasticity by 29 percent.

According to the manufacturer, the procedure is ideal for women who aren’t significantly

overweight but have mild to moderate cellulite on their thighs.

Pros The results last for up to three years, according to a study of 10 women published

in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Also, only one treatment is necessary. “This is the culmi-

nation of years of work,” says Dr. DiBernardo. “There’s been no long-term, single treatment

for cellulite until now. I’m getting calls from all over the country from people who’ve tried

everything. Women who don’t feel comfortable wearing shorts finally have help.”

Cons It’s expensive, plus it’s a new procedure, so it will take time to determine its

potential side effects. Also, although it’s considered minimally invasive, you’ll receive

local anesthesia, and some recovery time is involved. You’ll need to wear a compression

garment for two to three weeks afterward to prevent fluid buildup. Plus, you’ll have to

be patient because it can take two to three months before you see the results.

Cost Ranges from $5,000 to $7,000*, depending on the size of the area to be treated

“women who don’t feel Comfortable wearing

ShortS finally have help.”—barry dibernardo, m.d.


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A wArning About cellulite injections some aesthetic medicine specialists claim that

injections of drugs, vitamins, minerals or herbal

extracts can chemically dissolve fat, improving

cellulite. but the procedures—known as

mesotherapy and lipodissolve—don’t work well

because they can cause an uneven reduction of

fat, says H. william song, M.D., owner of omni

Aesthetics in oakland. worse, “you don’t know

what you’re getting,” says Dr. song. “they’re not

FDA-approved procedures.” in fact, in 2010 the

FDA issued warning letters to six u.s. medical

spas and a company in brazil for making false

or misleading statements on their websites

about lipodissolve products. Plus, the FDA has

received reports of permanent scarring, skin

deformities and deep, painful knots under the

skin in the areas where the lipodissolve prod-

ucts were injected.

Questions to Ask your Doctor before you undergo cellulaze treatment for

cellulite, ask your physician:

Are you a board-certified surgeon?

Have you performed related procedures

like liposuction? (cellulaze is more difficult to

perform than liposuction, say doctors.)

How many cellulaze procedures have

you done?

Are your patients happy with the results?

May i speak with them and see their before-

and-after photos?

next year, when the machine has been out

longer, ask:

How many of your patients have been

re-treated?

How to steer cleAr oF celluliteyour genes, pregnancy and aging can weaken

collagen fibers, causing cellulite to develop.

Also to blame are eating poorly, yo-yo dieting

and dehydration. take these simple steps,

recommends the national institutes of Health,

to avoid this unsightly condition:

Follow a diet rich in fruits, vegetables

and fiber

Drink plenty of fluids

exercise regularly

Maintain a healthy weight

Don’t smoke

VelaShape IIHow it works it uses the roller

and suction technology from endermol-

ogie and adds radiofrequency (rF) to

heat fat cells and shrink them. A recent

study found that after five sessions, there

was an up to 60 percent overall improve-

ment in skin texture.

Pros it’s noninvasive, so there’s less discom-

fort. Although your skin may appear flushed and

warm for several hours after the treatment, you can

resume your normal activities immediately. “Patients

enjoy the procedure because it feels like a massage,

and they can relax,” says Abir Marcus, M.D., director

of the biro Venus Medical spa in little silver. “Afterward,

they can be in the sun without any problem.”

Cons the results don’t last long. Also, although the

procedure is FDA-approved and considered safe, some

doctors are concerned about patients’ exposure to rF.

Cost $250 per treatment (about four to eight treatments

are needed, depending on the severity of your cellulite, and you

may need maintenance treatments—usually once every three

months, says Dr. Marcus)

*Prices vary by practice.


of hyperthermia, which is potentially fatal.

When you’re in the danger zone, you might

stop sweating, get goose bumps, have a

headache and feel dizzy or experience more

extreme symptoms such as disorientation

or collapse. You can help prevent this

by training in the heat—your body will

become acclimated to the heat in about two

weeks—and by staying hydrated.

THE SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTGuillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D., is an

assistant professor of sports medicine

and arthroscopic surgery at the Univer-

sity of Medicine and Dentistry of New

Jersey–New Jersey Medical School in

Newark and has run the New York City

Marathon twice.

When beginning a training routine, is it

important for runners to take rest days?

Yes, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendini-

tis and shin splints are common injuries

resulting from starting a running regimen

without resting two or three days per

RuNNINg IS AN ExCELLENT WAY to stay in shape, be social and challenge

yourself, and these New Jersey physi-

cians offer advice on getting started.

THE ORTHOPEDIC SuRgEONGlenn Gabisan, M.D., an orthopedic

surgeon at Professional Orthopaedic

Associates in Tinton Falls and Freehold,

competes in the Long Branch Half Mara-

thon each year with his wife and is vying for

a spot in the 2013 New York City Marathon

(a 26.2-mile race).

What advice do you have for buying neW run-

ning sneakers? go to a reputable running

store where the staff can analyze your feet

and your style of pronation (the position

of your foot when it lands). Take in your

old sneakers so that the salesperson can

look at the wear on the tread. Also, let the

salesperson know if you get blisters or foot

and ankle pain when you run.

Why do some people choose “minimalist”

sneakers? When running in a standard

sneaker, you hit the ground with your heel

first. Minimalist sneakers force you to have

a mid-foot strike, which theoretically builds

the muscles in your feet. I don’t think there’s

much of an advantage, though. There’s a

higher risk of injuries because the shoes are

only designed to protect you from the sur-

face—they don’t offer any support.

THE CARDIOLOgIST Joel Jacowitz, M.D., has run five mara-

thons, with a personal record of 2:35 in

the Chicago Marathon, and is a cardiolo-

gist at CardiacEdge in Emerson.

is it better to run on a treadmill or out-

doors? Fitness-wise, it’s a personal

preference. If you’re doing road races,

however, you must train outside so that

your muscles can get used to pounding

the pavement.

What precautions should runners take in hot

Weather? In extreme heat, you run the risk

The DocTor is in

week. The human body has an incredible

ability to adapt to new demands placed

on it, but not without some suffering.

Muscles will often hurt during the first few

days of a new routine, which is normal,

but without adequate time to adapt to a

new intense fitness regimen, bones can

develop stress fractures, and ligaments

can become inflamed.

hoW is cross-training beneficial for long-

distance runners? Swimming, cycling or

upper-body strengthening can provide

the benefits of cardiovascular train-

ing while the running muscles and joints

are recovering, so they are great to do

on rest days. Runners with upper-body

strength can use their arms to gain a

more powerful “kick” (or closing speed) at

the end of long-distance races. Also, soc-

cer, basketball, skating, martial arts and

any sport that requires lateral movement

can increase core strength and hip sta-

bility, which helps protect the hamstrings

and quads from injury. —liz donovan

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DiD you know?Can new Jersey claim the tomato? in

truth, it originated in South America and

is grown in greatest quantity in China,

with California the top-producing u.S.

state. But connoisseurs of the Jersey

tomato think of this plump red fruit

(considered a vegetable in culinary terms,

and known to scientists as Solanum

lycopersicum) as their own. This is, after

all, the state where Rutgers university

released its namesake hybrid tomato

in 1934 and where the Campbell Soup

Company used that flavorful food over

succeeding decades to make oceans of

soup. Today Campbell’s has switched

to a less expensive (and, some say, less

flavorful) west Coast variety, but there are

still a number of farms growing celebrated

varieties of Jersey’s best, and Rutgers has

a program in place to bring hybrid species

created here back to the market.

PoweRSStudies touting the health benefits of

tomatoes are numerous, and their ranks

are growing. The fruit is well known for its

role in supporting heart health—lycopene,

an antioxidant, can help prevent blockages

and improve the regulation of fats in the

bloodstream, decreasing cholesterol and

triglycerides levels. Some research also

indicates that lycopene may promote bone

health and help prevent cancer. Tomatoes

are also rich in phytonutrients linked to

heart health and are chock-full of vitamins

C and e, beta-carotene and manganese.

Buy · SToRe · GRowyou can buy authentic Jersey tomato

hybrid seeds from Rutgers (log onto

njfarmfresh.rutgers.edu). ideally, seeds

should be started in early April, four to six

weeks before the last frost. in a container

full of seed-starting soil mix, dig out lines

about one-fourth inch deep and sow seeds

one-half inch apart. Lightly cover with

soil, water gently and place in a warm

spot. As soon as stems show, transplant to

a bright, sunny location. keep moist. once

true leaves sprout, transplant seedlings

to their own container. Build up their

tolerance to the sun a few hours at a time

before leaving the plant in full sun all day.

Seedlings can be planted outdoors when

they have strong roots and the average

temperature is 55 degrees. Set up your

tomato wire to help branches support the

weight of the fruit. whether harvesting

from your backyard, a farmers’ market

or the grocer, pick tomatoes that are fully

ripe for best flavor and avoid storing in

the refrigerator—they’re optimal at room

temperature and eaten within two or three

days. —keLLey GRAnGeR

ReCiPeJeRSey TomATo GAzPACho

From chef Bruce Lefebvre, The Frog and the

Peach, new Brunswick

inGReDienTS

5 lbs. ripe Jersey Fresh tomatoes,

about 12–15, cored

1 large Jersey Fresh cucumber, peeled

1 med. Jersey Fresh green pepper,

ribs and seeds removed

½ Jersey Fresh red pepper,

ribs and seeds removed

1½ celery ribs

½ jalapeño pepper

4 Jersey Fresh garlic cloves, peeled

½ red onion

½ bunch Jersey Fresh basil

½ bunch Jersey Fresh parsley

1 can tomato juice

1 ciabatta roll or peasant-type bread,

cut into large cubes

Red wine vinegar, to taste

extra virgin olive oil, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Tabasco, to taste

PRePARATion

Coarsely chop the vegetables and herbs and

put into a large pot. Add the tomato juice and

bread. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the

refrigerator. Allow the mixture to marinate

at least 2–3 hours—overnight is even better.

Puree the mixture in a blender in batches

until smooth. Season to your own taste with the

red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and Tabasco.

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Celebrate fresh ingredients—and Creative entertaining ideas—with a menu designed by Caterer extraordinaire laurenCe Craig

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A s the inevitable end of summer slowly

approaches and the evenings grow cooler, it’s the per fect

time for alfresco dining in the garden. There’s nothing more

special or memorable than hosting an outdoor dinner party

of your own. That is why we asked one of New Jersey’s most

notable caterers, Laurence Craig, to design a menu using

the season’s freshest bounty, straight from the garden—his

garden, in fact. The spectacular fare and Craig’s distinctive,

one-of-a-kind handcraf ted tablescapes set the scene for

an unforgettable evening. He and his partner, Dan Ruhland,

hosted this soiree for fr iends at their 10-acre Califon farm,

and their distinctive, tailored approach gives you all


top left: Entrance to the main garden

with more than 50 varieties of produce. left:

The garden and its offerings. top right:

Just-planted wisteria vines will soon cover the

pergola. Bottom: Laurence Craig’s one-of-a-

kind festive tablescape highlights a midsummer

spread that is as delicious as it is beautiful.


MENU· HORS D’OEUVRES ·TINY LOBSTER TAQUITO

smoked pepper, avocado, tomatillo salsaAHI TUNA PIZZAscallion pancake, ginger, wasabi cream

· DINNER ·TUSCAN CHICKEN ROULADEartichokes, red & yellow pear tomato saladWATERMELON, FETA & MINT SALAD toasted pine nuts

QUINOA SALAD snap peas, roasted carrots and gingerBABY ARUGULA SALAD cherries & pumpkin seeds

NICOISE RED POTATOESolives, capers roasted peppers, tarragon mustard vinaigrette

VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLSmiso dip

· DESSERT ·CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CUSTARD fresh mint vegan ice cream

the inspiration and recipes you need to create your own garden party. Ruhland,

an interior designer by trade (and a farmer by day, loving every minute of it), has

transformed their 19th-century farmhouse, which was recently featured in House

Beautiful, into a sophisticated, eclectic mix of old and new. The newest addi-

tions to the home (shown here for the first time in Monmouth Health & Life) are

the pergola and the brick patio entertaining area where the party was set.

Take their cues to create a memorable evening before winter is upon us.

Go to monmouthhealthandlife.com/laurencecraig for more recipes.

Dan Ruhland (left) and Laurence Craig

enjoy the perfect ending to the meal:

Chocolate Brownie Custard with home-

made vegan mint ice cream.

Miniature potted

plants and succulents

line the dinner table.


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Tuscan chicken Rouladeserves 12

ingredients4–8 oz. skinless chicken cutlets

1 pint each red and yellow cherry

tomatoes, halved

1 can artichoke hearts, diced1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tbs. capers

¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and

chopped

½ cup prepared basil pesto

Basil leaves for garnish

salt and pepper

preparation

Preheat the oven to 375

degrees. liberally season

chicken with salt and pepper.

lay out a 12˝ x 12˝ piece of

plastic wrap, roll chicken breast

into a log shape and place in

center of wrap. Wrap chicken in

plastic wrap and roll the ends

tightly, creating an even log.

Roll log in a 12˝ x 12˝ piece of

aluminum foil. Twist ends tight-

ly. Repeat for all 4 logs.

Roast the chicken for about

18 minutes. let cool com-

pletely in wrap.

Mix the tomatoes, arti-

chokes, oil, capers, olives and

vinegar in a bowl and season

to taste with salt and pepper.

set aside.

When chicken has com-

pletely cooled, unwrap and

brush with prepared pesto.

slice into thin medallions.

shingle chicken around a

platter. Place tomato salad in

the center of the platter and

garnish with basil leaves.

WaTeRMelon, feTa & MinT saladserves 12

ingredients¼ small red seedless watermelon,

peeled

¼ small yellow seedless watermelon,

peeled

½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

½ cup pine nuts, toasted

¼ cup fresh mint leaves, destemmed

and finely sliced into threads

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

preparation

slice watermelon and arrange

on a platter, alternating colors.

sprinkle watermelon with

feta, pine nuts and mint.

drizzle olive oil over the

platter. lightly season with

salt and pepper.

chocolaTe bRoWnie cusTaRdMakes 12

ingredientsnonstick pan spray

½ cup caramel sauce

3 baked brownies (each approxi-

mately 2 x 3 inches)

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

16 oz. heavy cream

6 whole eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tbs. vanilla

Confectioner’s sugar for garnish

preparation

Preheat the oven to 350

degrees. liberally coat 12

three-inch ramekins with non-

stick pan spray.

Place about 1 tablespoon

of caramel sauce in the bot-

tom of each dish. cube the

brownies and divide among

the 12 dishes.

divide the chocolate chips

and place on top of the

brownie bits.

in a bowl, beat the cream,

eggs, sugar and vanilla until

thoroughly blended.

Place the ramekins in a

deep baking dish. fill each

ramekin with egg mixture.

carefully fill the pan with warm

water to halfway up the ra-

mekins. bake for about 25

minutes until custard is set.

allow to cool and sprinkle

with confectioner’s sugar

before serving.

To see MoRe of The ReciPes fRoM This dinneR, visiT

monmouthhealthandlife.Com/laurenCeCraig.

Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad

Quinoa Salad and

Niçoise Red Potatoes

Tuscan Chicken Roulade

Chocolate Brownie

Custard with homemade

vegan mint ice cream

Ahi Tuna Pizza


ABERDEENKICKYS Eclectic dining featuring pan-Asian and Japanese cuisines, 1140 Route 34, 732.970.6488

MAHZU Authentic Japanese dining in a casual yet upscale environment, Aberdeen Plz., 1077 Route 34, 732.583.8985

ASBURY PARKBIStro ole Spanish cuisine, 230 Main St., 732.897.0048

tWISteD tree CAFÉ Vegetarian-friendly food featuring organic desserts, 531 Cookman Ave., 732.775.2633

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDSHArBorSIDe GrIll American cuisine with Italian influences, 40 First Ave., 732.291.0066

KUnYA SIAM Authentic Thai cuisine, 99 1st Ave, 732.291.2397

on tHe DeCK American fare with a focus on seafood, 2 Simon Lake Dr., 732.872.1423

AVON-BY-THE-SEAtHe ColUMnS American seafood with Italian influences, 601 Ocean Ave., 732.988.3213

CleMentIne’S Cajun-creole cuisine in a casual dining setting, 306 Main St., 732.988.7979

BAY HEADGrenVIlle Hotel & reStAUrAnt American/Mediterranean seafood dishes, 345 Main Ave., 732.892.3100

tHereSA’S SoUtH Eclectic Italian fare, 530 Main St., 732.892.1555

BELFORDBelForD BIStro New American cuisine, BYO, 870 Main St., 732.495.8151

nAPleS PIZZerIA Classic Italian pizza parlor, BYO, 872 Main St., 732.787.9479

BELMARCASA SolAr Pan-Latin eatery, BYO, 1104 Main St., 732.556.1144

KAYA’S KItCHen Organic and vegetarian fare, 817 Belmar Plz., 732.280.1141

BRADLEY BEACHBAMBoo leAF Thai and Vietnamese dining, 722 Main St., 732.774.1661

VIC’S Authentic Italian cuisine and thin-crust pizza, 60 Main St., 732.774.8225

BRIELLEDUe AMICI Northern Italian fare, 420 Higgins Ave., 732.528.0666

SHIPWreCK GrIll Homey seafood and steak restaurant, 720 Ashley Ave., 732.292.9380

COLTS NECKColtS neCK Inn SteAK & CHoP HoUSe Elegant steak house with an outdoor patio, 6 Route 537 West, 732.462.0383.

HUDDY’S Inn American fare with Italian influences, 420 Route 34 South, 732.431.0194

EATONTOWNFAr eASt tASte Thai, Malaysian, Chinese and Asian fusion, 19 Main St., 732.389.9866

rUFFIno’S Casual Italian fare, 178 Route 35, 732.542.0110

FAIR HAVENle FAnDY Intimate French dining, BYO, 609 River Rd., 732.530.3338

rAVen & tHe PeACH International fare featuring seafood and a select steak house menu, 740 River Rd., 732.747.4666

FREEHOLDCAFÉ ColorÉ Unique Italian cuisine, BYO, 3333 Route 9 North, 732.462.2233

oYAKo tSo Hibachi dining with a sushi bar, 6 W. Main St., 732.866.1988

HAZLETAlIGADo Japanese and Thai cuisine, 2780 Route 35, 732.888.7568

tHe SHore CAFÉ Italian bistro with homemade desserts, 1104 Route 36, 732.888.0288

HOLMDELtUrnInG PoInt Quaint brunch eatery, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.615.9000

VIllA SoMMA Brick oven pizza and delicatessen, 37 W. Main St., 732.946.4115

KEYPORTDreW’S BAYSHore BIStro Cajun-influenced American fare, BYO, 28 E. Front St., 732.739.9219

UP tHe CreeK tAVern Seafood and water front dining, 350 W. Front St., 732.739.0214

LITTLE SILVERPAlUMBo’S Casual Italian dining and pizzeria, 24 Ayers Ln., 732.842.5505

rAY’S SeAFooD reStAUrAnt Fresh seafood selection, 125 Markham Pl., 732.758.8166

LONG BRANCHCHArleY’S oCeAn GrIll Steak and seafood dishes, 29 Avenel Blvd., 732.222.4499

rooneY’S oCeAnFront reStAUrAnt Fine seafood eatery, 100 Ocean Ave. North, 732.870.1200

tUZZIo’S Italian steak and seafood dishes, 224 Westwood Ave., 732.222.9614

MANALAPANKonBU Casual sushi dining, 345 Route 9 South, 732.462.6886

SPArGo’S GrIlle New American cuisine with Caribbean flair, 130 Route 33 West, 732.294.9921

MANASQUANASAHI JAPAneSe SteAK HoUSe Classic Japanese fare including hibachi grill and sushi, 99 Taylor Ave., 732.223.2669

SUrF tACo Casual Mexican fare with seaside twists, 121 Parker Ave., 732.223.7757

MARLBOROBrIoSo rIStorAnte Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, Willow Pointe Shopping Center, 184 Route 9 North, 732.617.1700

Koo Asian-fusion dishes with global inspiration, 71 S. Main St., 732.866.8838

MATAWANBUttonWooD MAnor Elegant American and Continental dining, 845 Route 34 North, 732.566.6220

CAFe 34 & BIStro American fare with Italian influences, 787 Route 34 North, 732.583.9700

MIDDLETOWNneelAM eXotIC InDIAn CUISIne Authentic Indian fare, 1178 Route 35 South, 732.671.8900

rIGoletto trAttorIA Italian cuisine with seasonal menus, 418 Route 35, 732.842.2277

NEPTUNEMolInArI’S reStAUrAnt Italian eatery and pizzeria, 312 W. Sylvania Ave., 732.775.7733

Pete & elDA’S Casual Italian fare featuring pizza, 96 Woodland Ave., 732.774.6010

OAKHURSTtAKArA JAPAneSe SteAK HoUSe Japanese fare featuring sushi and hibachi, 1610 Route 35 South, 732.663.1899

toMMY’S CoAl FIreD PIZZA Casual eatery featuring pizzas, salads and Italian dishes. Gluten-free pies available. 2105 Highway 35, 732.695.6010

OCEANICHIBAn HIBACHI SteAKHoUSe Fine Japanese dining, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.493.1115

IllIAno’S Family-friendly, casual Italian dining, 933 W. Park Ave., 732.493.2003

RED BANKDUBlIn HoUSe reStAUrAnt & PUB Irish pub food and brews, 30 Monmouth St., 732.747.6699

GAetAno’S Regional Italian cuisine, featuring homemade pasta and a family-style menu, 10 Wallace St., 732.741.1321

RUMSONDAVID BUrKe FroMAGerIe Fine, inventive American and Continental cuisine, 26 Ridge Rd., 732.842.8088

UnDICI Authentic regional Italian fare with New American twists, 11 West River Rd., 732.842.3880

SEA BRIGHTAnGelICA’S reStAUrAnt Italian cuisine with homemade desserts, 1070 Ocean Ave., 732.842.2800

KotoBUKI Family-friendly Japanese dining with sushi bar, 1132 Ocean Ave., 732.212.1313

SEA GIRTFrAtello’S Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine list, 810 The Plaza, 732.974.8833

HArrIGAn’S PUB Traditional Irish pub fare, 703 Baltimore Blvd., 732.449.8228

SHREWSBURYPoP’S GArAGe Sustainable Mexican cocina, 540 Broad St., Route 35, 732.530.7677

SAn reMo Italian dishes, 37 Newman Springs Rd.,

732.345.8200

SPRING LAKEBlACK trUMPet At tHe GrAnD VICtorIAn Hotel Contemporary American fare with seaside dining, 1505 Ocean Ave., 732.449.4700

WHISPerS Classic American cuisine with Italian influences, BYO, 200 Monmouth Ave., 732.974.9755

WALLSHoGUn leGenDS Asian fusion, sushi and hibachi, 1969 Route 34 South, 732.449.6696

SUMo Hibachi steak house with a sushi bar, 1933 Route 35, 732.282.1388

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make social media work for you. what-ever your retailers of choice—old navy, target, striderite—like ’em on facebook and follow ’em on twitter to get coupons and dis-counts. and sign up for their e-newsletters too, advises stephanie nelson, a.k.a. coupon mom (couponmom.com), whose blog boasts 6 million followers. don’t forget to follow the practice with shoe brands like new Balance, she adds: “you may get an e-mail coupon for $5 to $15 off a pair!”

Give kids a say. they want to wear a new out-fit on their first day, and that’s ok. But limit them to two or three items. since it’s still warm out when school starts, steer them to the sales racks of summer clothes. if they need a bigger wardrobe boost, wait at least two weeks after school starts, says nelson, who’s a mom of two boys. “By then, they’ll know what they want to wear, and

those clothes will already have been marked down.” another tip: con-sider carrying envelopes with all the moolah you budgeted for each child in cash. when the bills are depleted, shopping is done—a concept the kids will grasp easily.

find deals nearBy. want to know what deals are on tap at stores near you—without spending precious minutes scour-ing paper ads, making calls or even surfing the web? check out salescircular.com and saleslocator.com. the sites list all the sales in your area in one place.

score rock-Bottom prices. done scroung-ing around the house for school supplies like folders, binders and paper? try classroom direct.com—an online clearinghouse that boasts some of the cheapest prices around, says nel-son. Best of all? free shipping on any order!

visit the mall weB-sites. you might find coupons you can print out or special promo-tions that will help you save 30 to 40 percent off your bottom line, says nelson, who’s a mother of two boys. example: Go to monmouthmall online.com and click on “sales & promo-tions.” while you’re at it, visit websites of indi-vidual stores (like kohl’s, lord & taylor, etc.) and type “coupons” into the search box. also, don’t forget about outlet malls. sure, you know you can pick up that $5 coupon booklet at the informa-tion kiosk once you get there, but nelson says you can get that booklet free by signing up on the outlet’s website: “you can just go pick it up when you arrive.”

take advantaGe of the competition.“walmart and target are competing at back-to-school time,” says nelson. that means they each have statio-nery items—notebooks,

pens, folders—that are loss leaders (items sold at a loss just to lure con-sumers into the store). nelson’s strategy? she scours their ads for the deeply discounted items, and because walmart and target will price-match, she heads to one of the retailers to get the lowest prices on whatever she needs for the whole year—often at 80 to 90 percent off! that means you could possibly get everything at one store instead of doing a park-ing-lot crawl.

BaG freeBies at office-supply stores.here’s how it works: sign up for a loyalty program at stores like office depot or staples. for every purchase, you’ll earn reward points. then once a quarter you’ll get a gift card in the mail for what you’ve accu-mulated. “that’s how i stock my business with supplies,” says nelson. “i get free binders and free pens! and at back-to-school time there are lots of deals.”

10 t ips for buying what your k ids need without breaking the bank

moms and dads across america spent nearly $70 Billion—that’s billion—on their children’s school supplies last fal l, according to estimates from the national retail foundation. the average tab for a k-12 kid:

$600-plus. so what do you do af ter you’ve already sif ted through your kids’ clothes for keepers and hand-me-downs,

organized a supply swap with your neighbors and scoured junk drawers for per fectly good pencils, rulers and the l ike?

use this intel to score the stuf f your kids sti l l need for a whole lot less!

turn hand-me-downs into must-haves. capitalize on kids’ desire to be older. show them a photo of their big brother or sister wearing the same outfit they’re about to get. suddenly that plaid hoodie will seem really cool.

know when to invest. when kids are little, $5 backpacks are fine, says nelson. But as they hit high school, a new strategy is in or-der: “rather than buying cheap backpacks each year, invest in some-thing better-quality,” she says. “my son has had the same l.l. Bean back-pack for five years. Get it with free shipping and a coupon code—and it may have a lifetime guarantee!”

Get the lowest price on the Go. have asmartphone? check out redlaser, shopsavvy and pushpins, apps that enable you to scan or photograph items for in-stant price comparisons. —Maria LissandreLLo

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AUG 10–12 The musical

Fiddler on the rooF comes to the

Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. Set

in 1905 Tsarist Russia, this story follows

a father of five daughters whose choices

seem to threaten the traditions he’s

accustomed to. Tickets: $12–$28. Visit

premiertheatre.com or call 732.774.7827

for showtimes or to buy tickets.

AUG 11 Learn how being green

can help save our shores at the new

Jersey Friends oF Clearwater

Festival at Sunset Park in Asbury Park,

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is the largest

eco-festival in New Jersey and features

crafts, foods, live music, children’s

games and green products. Freeadmission. For further information,

visit mcclearwater.org.

AUG 18 Hey, ladies! Can you

run 3.1 miles in less than 17:08? That’s

the female record to beat at this year’s

Bradley BeaCh run on Ocean and

Fifth avenues in Bradley Beach, 8:30

a.m. But this USA Track & Field–certi-

fied 5K course is fun for runners of both

sexes and all levels. The race ends with

a prize drawing, an awards ceremony

and refreshments. Registration: $20–$25.

Register online at jsrc.org. Visit bradley

beachonline.com for more details.

AUG 24 Folk singer/songwriter

Joan osBorne brings her soulful music

to the Two River Theater in Red Bank,

7:30 p.m. Osborne gained popularity in

the mid-’90s for her song “One of Us,”

which appeared on the album Relish.

She’s released six studio albums since;

her most recent, Bring It Home, debuted

this past March. Tickets: $45–$95.

(The $95 ticket is VIP admission,

which includes a post-show meet-and-

mingle reception.) Go to trtc.org

for details.

SEPT 7–9 Come out for a

day of live music and tasty seafood at

oysterFest, held on the boardwalk in

Asbury Park. The town’s largest free fes-

tival will feature food vendors, local crafts

and art as well as activities and rides

for children. Call 732.897.1111 or visit

apoysterfest.com to learn more.

oysterfest

in asbury park,

september 7–9

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escapes

“concepts” from award-winning chefs and

restaurateurs who own their spaces, and

are thus literally invested in the resort’s

success. Revel has brought the works

of Iron Chefs, Michelin chefs and James

Beard Award winners from New York,

Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., in

hopes that their cool city fan bases will fol-

low. American Cut is a modern spin on a

steak house by “Iron Chef” Marc Forgione;

Azure, brainchild of chef Alain Allegretti,

is all about seafood, specifically Mediter-

ranean coastal cuisine. And don’t miss

Amada, the Andalusian tapas restaurant

by “Iron Chef” Jose Garces, modeled on

his Philadelphia restaurant of the same

name. Not only is it out-of-this-world

delicious, it’s also an adventure in tastes

as you share a variety of inventive small

plates with your companions.

Even if you’re think you’re not an A.C.

person, Revel is worth the trip—and

fall is a prime time to go. The glitches

of the opening weeks have been largely

ironed out. It’s time for the cool-seekers

to come out and play—at whatever

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“Revel on a different level,” and you can’t

help counting the “levels” it brings to mind.

First, the physical. Dominating the

northern end of the boardwalk, Revel

makes use of the limitless Atlantic horizon

like no other shore resort. Whether you’re

in the two-acre outdoor skygarden, filled

with indigenous south Jersey flora; or in

the indoor/outdoor pool, an alluring oval

bisected by a glass wall; or in one of the

1,900 ocean-view rooms, what you see is

sea and sky. The honky-tonk of the board-

walk below seems far away.

Revel is also at a different level techno-

logically. Instead of brochures, maps, or

room-service menus, there are computer

tablets loaded with info and interactive

screens throughout the resort’s main areas.

Then there’s the customer service. The

employees, stationed at frequent intervals

in the resort’s 6.3 million square feet, are

uniformly hospitable.

And the level of room and revelry

prices? It’s not low. But Revel manage-

ment would like you to know that this is

not just a casino with a hotel attached. It’s

a full-out resort, a destination, a curated

experience. sure, there’s a spacious

casino area, but there’s also much more

to see and do: ovation theater, inaugurated

by Beyoncé at the Memorial Day grand

opening. Bask by Exhale, a “well-being”

spa with a salt grotto and heated mineral

pool. surfing lessons. Yoga on the beach.

Kinect for xbox tournaments. high-end

shops. Two nightclubs. Multiple pools.

The interior design has an over-the-top

quality. The City Way lobby boasts tower-

ing walls covered with thousands of red

textile roses. There’s a massive sculptural

chrome tree at the Flirt bar and gigantic

abstract sculptures above the casino area

that evoke various species of sea life.

Amid all this awesomeness, Revel wants

you to feel comfy. Everywhere there are

places to sit—couches, cushy armchairs.

As there’s free Wi-Fi throughout, visitors

can check e-mail or surf the web anywhere.

And, in another first for A.C. casinos, there’s

no smoking anywhere on the premises.

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As a woman’s body experiences childbirth and natural aging processes, the muscles and ligaments surrounding her vagina can become damaged or weakened resulting in a condition known as vaginal relaxation. Symptoms of vaginal relaxation include stress urinary incontinence (SUI), loss of functional control, and decreased sexual gratification for both the woman and her partner.

Many women are dissatisfied with the aesthetic appearance of their genitalia. Irregular genital structures can be the result of hereditary characteristics, childbirth, trauma, and aging.

Dr. Steven Morgan is the first Board Certified Gynecologist to offer Cosmetic Gyneologic procedures at the Jersey Shore and one of the few doctors in the United States with Advanced training in aesthetic reconstructive vaginal surgery. Dr. Steven Morgan has expertise with cosmetic laser procedures that repair, enhance and beautify the female genitalia.

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