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Unfortunately, ticks also love summer in The Hamptons
As natives of the East End, we have seen an explosion of Lyme Disease, Erlichiosis,and other diseases transmitted by ticks to pets and humans. We have consulted with some of the most dedicated entomologists, scientists and doctors. There is too much misinformation, and we are dedicated to keep you informed of the continuing research and accurate information available. A favorite quote of scientists we have consulted with is “if someone says something long enough, people will actually believe it.”tick-control-banner

Life-cycle of Ixodes scapularis (a.k.a. black- legged or deer tick) in the northeast/mid- Atlantic/upper mid-western United States.
DeerTickEggsLarval deer ticks are active in August and September but these ticks are pathogen-free. Ticks become infected with pathogens when larvae (or nymphs) take a blood meal from infectious animal hosts. Engorged larvae molt over winter and emerge in May as poppy-seed sized nymphal deer ticks. Please note that most cases of Lyme disease are transmitted from May through July, when nymphal-stage ticks are active. Adult-stage deer ticks become active in October and remain active throughout the winter when the ground is not frozen. Blood engorged females survive the winter in the forest leaf litter and begin laying their 1,500 or more eggs around Memorial Day (late May). These eggs hatch in July, and the life-cycle starts again when larvae become active in August.
Courtesy of The University of Rhode Island

TICK & PEST CONTROL PROGRAMS
Protect your children, your pets, and yourselves from the potential harm caused by the infestation of ticks. It is important to get implement a tick pest control program, tailored to your needs. ORGANIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE as well. This program can be hugely beneficial to you in the time that you spend here. Some people would rather use alternative methods to help them get rid of these pest problems once and for all. Somewhere similar to this pest control company in New Hampshire (https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/local/new-hampshire/) could be a great place to look if you want to have a better chance of permanently exterminating ticks and other pests from your lives.

These ticks are back with a vengeance . Give us a call and we will help find you a solution. Even bring one to our office and we will identify it for you free of charge. We will also educate you because there is so much misinformation out there.(631) 726-6088
For further information on deer, deer diseases, as well as the possible ticks that they could carry, and more, have a look over at informational sites like feedthatgame.com and others.

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In the Know” Hamptons Emergency Care InformationGreetings Mouthpiece Readers in continuing to keep you in the know, being in an unfamiliar place when traveling can be scary if a medical emergency arises . How many times have you visited an area and  you or a member of your family gets ill and need to seek emergency medical attention? I suppose your first choice is to visit the emergency room if you are in the Hamptons, but my friends there are alternatives if this is not life threatening emergency. There are walk-in Medical Centers in various areas in the Hamptons.

 Wainscott: Wainscott Walk In Medical Care: 
Wainscott Walk-In Medical Care is a privately owned business that services patients of all ages. The practice currently includes founder, Dr. Blake Kerr, as well as Dr. Ilona Polak and Pediatrician, Dr. Michael Schessel.
Please call the office for insurance information
 83 Wainscott Northwest Rd, Wainscott, NY 11975
Phone:(631) 537-1892**hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Sat: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

 Walk In Medical CAre new signEast Hampton, NY:  East Hampton Walk-In Medical Care

Quality Urgent Medical Care In East Hampton
470 Montauk Hwy.
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 329-5900
Summer Hours*
Monday through Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday – 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Fall Hours
Friday through Monday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Current Insurances: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
Island Group Administration, Medicare, United Healthcare/Oxford
http://easthamptonwalk-in.com

Southampton:  Dr. Mark R. Kot, MD

Southampton Urgent Medical Care is a family practice that specializes in the treatment of minor injuries and also offers flu shots. The practicing physician at the office is Dr. Mark Kot. Walk-ins are welcome. 
Dr. Kot accepts the following insurances: Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Empire Plan NYSHIP, Empire PPO / EPO / Indemnity Plans, Island Group Administration, MEDICARE,
TriCare (Military Service Personnel)
 609 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
Phone:(631) 204-9600 Hours: 9a-6pm (call for days)

*IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911*Emergency-web

Southampton Hospital: 

240 Meeting House LaneSouthampton, NY 11968
Emergency Medical Services
Southampton Hospital is in partnership with the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations throughout Long Island’s South Fork. These volunteer organizations perform a vital, often life-saving service to residents and visitors, providing advanced life support delivered by paramedics 24 hours a day. These trained and experienced volunteers often improve the outcome before a patient arrives at the Hospital’s Emergency Department.
Local EMS Agencies

Amagansett Fire Department – Ambulance 
East Hampton Village Ambulance
Montauk Fire Department – Ambulance 
Springs Fire Department – Ambulance 
Bridgehampton Fire Department – Ambulance 
East Quogue Fire Department – Ambulance 
Flanders-Northampton Volunteer Ambulance
Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance 
Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance 
Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance 
Southampton Volunteer Ambulance 
Westhampton War Memorial Volunteer Ambulance 

1300 Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 631-548-6000
[email protected]
The largest hospital on Long Island’s East End, PBMC Health is a comprehensive continuum of services and providers dedicated to serving the full range of healthcare and wellness needs of the families and communities of Eastern Suffolk County and all of Long Island.

HM Mental Health: When Someone You Know Struggles with Fear, Anxiety and Stress! What do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In addition, here are some other techniques you can use to help the person cope. One approach is to use cannabis. This is not necessarily the correct option for everyone. In fact, some people like to use CBD or a vaporizer as this reduces the adverse effects of the substance. Dispensary supplies tend to cater to a wide range of needs. It is understandable that if you have never come across a product like this before or are considering trying this to help manage the symptoms of anxiety or stress, maybe looking at reading something like a cbdpure review, just to give you more of an idea as to what you will be getting yourself into when it comes to the use of cbd oil. Even if you have heard positives about this, it is always important to do your research, to be on the safe side. I’m sure you will find a solution to dealing with your anxiety in the best way possible.

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photo credit: “The Mental Health Act” by Ian Smith

Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression such as finding the time to talk to someone and relaxation techniques, to knowing where to buy the best strains for anxiety and learning how to take control. There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this information with the person who is struggling. Education is the key in finding the answers your looking for in managing your fears. Be understanding and patient with the person struggling with their fears. Dealing with depression and anxiety can be difficult for the person so do not add more problems than what is already there. When trying to help someone with depression, it might be worth looking for something that can ease their symptoms, such as some medical marijuana from https://www.togoweed.ca/. That way, they should be able to manage their depression, allowing them to get on with their lives. However, in every depression or anxiety-related situation you experience, begin to learn what works, what doesn’t work, and what you need to improve on in managing your fears and anxieties. For instance, you have a lot of anxiety and you decide to take a walk to help you feel better. The next time you feel anxious you can remind yourself that you got through it the last time by taking a walk. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety the next time around. Another thing to remember is that things change and events do not stay the same. For instance, you may feel overwhelmed today with your anxiety and feel that this is how you will feel the rest of the week or month. This isn’t correct. No one can predict the future with one hundred percent accuracy. Even if the thing that you feared does happen there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict which can be used to your advantage. You never know when the help and answers you are looking for will come to you. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, seek help from a professional. The key is to be patient, take it slow, and not to give up. In time, you will be able to find those resources that will help you with your problems. BIOGRAPHY: Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods”. Stan’s managing fear book has become very popular with over 300 positive book reviews and counting. Please read the many book reviews of Stan’s popular book by going to Stan’s website at http://www.managingfear.com/

Hamptons Wellness: Managing Your Persistent Fears, Anxieties and Stress

Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a difficult time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties.

When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.

Sometimes we get stressed out when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.

Additionally, marijuana is celebrated in various parts of the world as a remedy for stress relief for its ability to improve your mood. Consequently, if you prefer to take a natural approach to managing your mental health, you might want to consider giving cannabis products a try for yourself. There is a huge variety of different cannabis strains out there such as strawberry kush that can all have potentially unique impacts on your wellbeing.

Correspondingly, if you are tempted to introduce cannabis products into your mental health toolkit, then knowing as much as possible about your chosen strain is crucial. For instance, you might find that sun rocks weed is a particularly good fit for helping you to relax and unwind if your worries are stopping you from getting to sleep. Above all, insomnia can be highly overwhelming but there are strains of cannabis out there that can be incredibly useful.

However, that being said, it is important to note that there are also different levels of marijuana quality. They are rated on a A-AAAA scale in Canada, with A being the lowest quality. Obviously you want high-quality marijuana to get the best effects. You can find out more about this on www.budexpressnow.net.

Furthermore, once you have chosen a strain that meets your expectations, you might also want to try out a few different types of accessories to find a way of using cannabis products that suits your lifestyle. For example, in recent years, dry herb pens have soared in popularity. You can learn more about dry herb pens by taking a look at this evolve-d dry herb pen manual. Needless to say, finding ways to cope is essential, even if herbal remedies are not for you.

Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel depressed or frustrated, open up your small notebook and read those statements. This will help to manage your negative thinking.Upset Crying Woman By The Ocean

Managing Your Persistent Fears, Anxieties and Stress

Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your depression and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future. Remember that it never hurts to ask for help.

Hamptons Fitness…Get Fit with Zumba Hamptons, Lets Zumba with Oscar Gonzalez.

1486666_630706660298607_536062817_nWow, I have seen the videos, heard all the hoopla about ZUMBA but I have never taken a class. I had a feeling that I would like it, but for whatever reason I have never made the time to take a class. My friend Katherine asked me if I was up for traveling to WestHampton to take a Zumba Class with  Oscar Gonzalez of Zumba Hamptons and to be truthful if she had not picked me up I may have reverted to my incredibly lazy ways and stayed home. Katherine was not allowing me to back out this morning and she picked me up at 745am promptly. I was nervous because I have not worked out in weeks and laziness was taking over my body, I guess I just thought by some insane miracle the pounds would miraculously disappear. I actually convinced myself that I was loosing weight sitting on my couch, but then reality sunk in and I knew that there was no avoiding the truth, the pounds were presenting themselves and it wasn’t pretty, it was time to take the plunge and do something. We arrived at the class early, it was a 45 minute drive to Westhampton from Sag Harbor, no traffic, not bad.

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We walked in to what I am told is a new place for Zumba Hamptons, a nice large space with full mirrors, ahhh no hiding from the truth. I was greeted by Oscar and Denise his manager. Oscar was dressed is some vibrant, energetic colors and I had a feeling that this class was going to be fun. FUN IT WAS…I was tired, my legs hurt and I truly thought I would pass out, but  the music was great and his energy was contagious. Oscar had me doing some moves that I did not think my body could do. I started to really get into the groove of the class 20 minutes in and mentally told myself you can do this. Feeling relaxed and comfortable moving my body, I felt sexy as I was shaking my booty, moving my hips and attempting to twerk…I have to say that did not look sexy….Katherine however is an expert at twerking

DSC_4698Overall, this is by far one of the BEST workouts I have participated in. It was engaging, even-though it was a hard class but it was easy to follow. Oscar  was in my face but not in an aggressive or intrusive way,  rather a fun and hilarious way. Once I relaxed and stopped over thinking the movements, I was able to enjoy myself and realized these were dance steps I knew. This was a total body workout and many of my muscles were focused on. I thought for sure my muscles would be sore, but they were not, I was very energetic after the class. Oscar offers Zumba Fitness Parties, so this might be something to do with my friends here in Sag Harbor…

I totally recommend Zumba with Oscar, it really is an experience. Attending every Saturday will be a challenge but possibly  2x a month is doable. Oscar also teaches the INSANITY CLASS, he invited me to stay for that class at 130pm, but I asked him if he was trying to kill me? Not there yet Oscar, let me do a couple more Zumba classes then I will be able to do that class, everything in moderation for me. Contact Oscar to reserve your space at one of his very popular classes…516-521-7256 or visit his Website…click here

Check out this video one of Oscar’s Zumba classes, amazing how someone has this much energy……He is even better in person.