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October/November2019 MEMBERSRECOMMEND ParqueIbirapuera:OfftheBeatenPath ByFredericoParedes,Member When I moved to São Paulo, I immediately started seeking out places where I could be surrounded by nature, which I admit I took for granted in my hometown of Rio de Janeiro. Very soon, Parque Ibirapuera became my go-toplaceforadailydoseofnatureinour lovely but very urban city. At first I was enthralledbythelushgreenhavenwhich the park provides, and the sheer abundance of flora and fauna did not disappoint. I was, however, pleasantly surprised that beyond fulfilling my initial expectations of trees and birds, the park contains an interesting array of cultural attractions and accent pieces thatarealmosthiddenwithinthe tapestry of green and more obvious attractions. Some of these spots are off the ordinary sightseeing path and are definitelyworthvisiting. My recommendations below willtrytopointoutthenot-soobvious famous spots in the park, but those which were unveiled to me during my many enjoyable treks there over the years. I have listed some of my favorite finds which are organized in a tour ofsortsandcanbestartedatany ofthepoints.Let’sgo? ViveiroManequinhoLopes One of the county's main nurseries providing plants for gardens all over the city. There are a lot of plants and flowers to see by wandering along its planting beds and greenhouses. The entrance to the nursery from inside of the Park is locatedbehindtheSerraria,whichisabig structurewithredrooftilesnearGate7to the right as you are walking in. It opens onlyonweekdays. SundialandCompassRosette The Sundial is located next to the Escola Municipal de Astrofísica building towards the Planetarium, and was uniquely designed so that the shadows reveal the clock structure and time. The Compass Rosetteismadeoftileslaiduponapatiothat sitsbesidethelake.Fromthispatioyoucan check out your cardinal location while enjoyinganinterestingviewofthelakefrom theothersideofthepark.Themanygeese and ducks that we usually see only at a distancewillalsobesurroundingyou. PavilhãoJaponês This area has Japanese architecture, manicured gardens, and a lovely pond with colorful fish. To celebrate the friendship between the two nations, the Japaneseimmigrantsbuilttheareain1954 as a gift to the citizens of São Paulo.With a small admission fee, it is a serenely beautifulplaceintheparkwhichisamust see. It opens for visitors on Wednesdays, weekends,andholidays. PhotocourtesyofWikimediaCommons TheSculpturesGarden Located between MAM (Museum of Modern Art) and Oca (cultural exhibition center), many are surprised to discover the significant collection of modern art pieces and installations that are spread over the grass and gravel of thegarden.Afterenjoyingit, check out for exhibitions on bothMAMandOca. BaratBienalBuilding Hidden at one corner of the Bienalbuilding,thecharming terrace bar provides a peaceful place to relax and perhaps have a glass of wine while admiring gardens with piecesofartspreadallaround. I hope I have provided a new perspective toafewofthelesserknowntreasuresthat are tucked away in our beautiful Parque Ibirapuera. I hope that you will be able to carve out some time to enjoy inspiring moments by checking out these unique spots. Who knows, you may discover otherstosharewithme.§ 6 TheAmericanSocietyofSãoPauloFORUMNewsletter
October/November2019 WELLNESSCORNER ThreeWaystoImmediatelyImproveYourStressLevels ByErinnMonteiro,Member It’s estimated that 75-90% of all doctor’s visits are due to chronic stress-related ailments.While the best way to alleviate stressistoavoidthethingsthatarecausing itinthefirstplace,it’snotsosimpletoavoid things like a demanding job or home schedule, financial troubles, and São Paulo traffic.Stressmanagementtechniquescan help us cope with these situational stressors, but did you know that there are some lesser-known physical stressors that youmayactuallybeabletoreduceoreven eliminatefromyourlife? Let’s first review what is happening in our bodieswhenwearestressed.Humanswere hard-wired to handle certain types of stressors.When we encounter a perceived threat(think:cavemanrunningfromabear), ourbodiesreleasehormonestoinitiateour “fight or flight”response (increasing blood pressure and sugars for energy, pausing other“non-essential”bodilyfunctions).This is intended to be temporary; once the perceived threat has passed, our regular functioningresumes.Butwhenstressorsare constantly present, this response remains turned “on.” These chronically elevated levels of stress hormones and constant disruptiontoourbodies’processescanlead toserioushealthproblems—auto-immune diseases, digestive dysfunction, heart disease,headaches,weightgain,andmore. The good news? Because this release of hormonesisautomatic,ourbodiescannot differentiate the types of stressors we encounter.Soifwerecognizewhatstressors we do have some control over, we can do our part to avoid them. Here are three big physicalstressorstoourbodythatyoumay notbeawareof: ToxicFood:Whatdorefinedsugar,artificial sweeteners, margarine, vegetable oils, and processedcarbohydrateshaveincommon? They are all substances we were never designedtoconsumeinexcess,astheycan cause systemic inflammation in the body (inflammation = stress). However, all of thesearequitepopularinBraziliancooking andsnacks,soreadyourlabels! ToxicExercise:AsaCrossFitcoach,itusually surprises people when I say that highintensityexerciseisnotalwaystheanswer: ifyoualreadysufferfromchronicstress,all you’re doing is keeping your hormone levels elevated. This doesn’t mean you shouldbeacouchpotato,butit’simportant tochooseanenjoyableformofmovement that will complement, not worsen, your currentstresslevels. Toxic Products: Did you know that there is virtually no regulation in the personal care product industry? Or that many products absorbedontoourskinorinhaledarefullof hormone-disrupting chemicals (read: stressors)?Startbylookingupthesafetydata formanycosmetics,skincare,andhousehold cleaning products at www.ewg.org - when weknowbetter,wedobetter! Ifyou’resufferingfromanyrecurringhealth issuesorjustknowyoumaybechronically stressed, see if you can tackle any of these three physical stressors. How much would yourhealthimprove?§ Erinn Monteiro is an online health coach based out of Santo Andre, São Paulo. Education,resources,andservicesavailableat www.wellnesswitherinn.com. Dra.KarenBygdalAndreasen DentalCare|CROSP47616 PartnerofAmericanSocietyfor15Years English,Danish&Portuguesespoken! GeneralPractice-AdultsandChildren FunctionalJawOrthopedicsSpecialist PediatricDentistrySpecialist Tel:(11)5531-4698/(11)3799-1460 bygdal@globo.com WhatsApp:(11)99811-6172 @dra_karen_bygdal_andreasen R.BarãodoTriunfo,612-cj1709,BrooklinPaulista,SãoPaulo04602-002 TheAmericanSocietyofSãoPauloFORUMNewsletter 7
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