November 2011 Newsletter

What´s New at Savon

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Quote Of The Month:  An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day (Irv Kupcinet 1912 - 2003)


Congratulations To:

N. Stromberg of Tampa Florida  Winner of our October early payment drawing for 1 free additional year of membership.

Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.


Keeping Fit With Jourdin Hendershot:

Jourdin

Look Slimmer In Jeans!

It‘s that time of year to start putting away our shorts, and start digging out our jeans!  Next, the big questions we all dread?  Does my behind look big in these jeans?  Do these jeans make me look fat?  If you are having these problems here are some tips to help make you look slimmer!

  • Buy jeans that are your size - Do not by smaller or bigger jeans.  This actually makes you look bigger than you really are.


  • Identify your body shape - Top heavy?  Boot leg or a slight flare to balance you out.  Carry weight in the butt, thigh area?  Go for a straight leg to make you legs look longer and thinner.  Skinny?  Try a skinny jean!

  • Dark wash jeans - They are easy to dress up, and flattering on any figure.

  • Be comfortable in your jeans - If you are not comfortable you will not be confidant.
Since the “skinny jean” trend is back and for some of us it makes are hips and butt recoil in horror, but whether we like it or not it‘s here to stay.  Here are a few tips to help us look great in skinny jeans:
  • Try several pair on, just because it‘s the right size does not mean it will look the same on you.  Avoid shopping online.

  • Pick out the dark denim, this naturally tightens your silhouette and makes you look slimmer.

  • Wear long loose shirts to help hide your wider areas.

  • Wear high heels or sandals.  High heels help make you look taller and make your legs look long and lean!

  • ALWAYS ACCEPT YOUR BODY TYPE!
P.S: THE JEANS DON‘T MAKE YOU LOOK FAT… THE FAT MAKES YOU LOOK FAT!

If you have questions you would like to discuss with Jourdin, feel free to drop her an email by clicking here.


Grandma's Kitchen With Grandma C.:

Grandma C.

Bisquick Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 can sliced Pineapple (reserve juice)
  • 2 cups Bisquick mix
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup pineapple Juice


Mix the bisquick, eggs, sugar, milk and pineapple juice together with spoon until semi-smooth.  Batter may be a little bit lumpy, this is fine.  Grease the bottom and sides of a 9" X 9" baking pan, preferably glass.

Line the bottom with round pineapple slices.  Place a sliced Maraschino Cherry in the middle of each slice.  Pour batter over pineapple slices.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.  (Use the toothpick method to test the batter.)  If it comes out clean, cake is done!

Wait 5 minutes for cake to cool just slightly, then turn onto a serving plate.  Serve cool with whipped cream or warm with vanilla ice cream.

If you have a recipe that you would like to share with Grandma C., drop her an email by clicking here.


To Your Health: with Meri Osborne

Meri

Bath Salts - The New Craze In Drug Abuse

When we hear the term “bath salts,” most of us instantly think of those little colorful crystals you add to a steamy, pampering bath.  At least that‘s what I thought.  As it turns out, however, “bath salts” is just a cover name for a new designer drug that is causing an uproar nation-wide.

So, what exactly are “bath salts”?  In a nutshell, it‘s basically legal cocaine.  The idea is that when snorted, smoked or injected, you get the same effect, or “high” if you will, that one would get when using illegal drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamines.  The problem is that the effects of the synthetic “bath salts” are much stronger and last longer, causing frightening side effects such as paranoia, hallucinations, high blood pressure and chest pain, agitation and even suicidality.  It is highly addictive, very easy to overdose and could very well cause death.


Blatantly labeled as “Bath Salts- Not For Human Consumption,” this drug can be found on the shelves of many mini marts and smoke shops around the country.  Answer me this, have you ever gone to a smoke shop to purchase bath products?  Probably not, so why are they called “bath salts”?

The answer is simple.  By labeling them as a bath product and marking it as dangerous for human consumption, they are able to market and sell the product legally.  This drug is killing people and you can walk in and buy it off of a shelf for as little as $10

There is hope, however.  Although it can still be purchased legally, several states have already taken action by banning the drug from the shelves.  Unfortunately, it will take a federal law to outlaw the drug completely in the United States, which is something those who have been affected by this are praying for.  Meanwhile, all we can do is spread awareness and make sure people know that just because you can buy it at the store, that does NOT MEAN IT IS SAFE!

The above health material is provided as an information service.  It should not be used for diagnostic purposes nor is it intended to take the place of the important relationship between you and your doctor.


News You Can Use:  News From Inside Your Dental Plan

Plus Plan Sales Put On Hold

The Nationwide sale of our popular Plus Plan has been temporarily suspended.  Due to unexpected difficulties in reaching a new contractual agreement with our leased dental network.

Although this is a minor setback for us, we will continue to work hard to resolve the issues that forced us to suspend sales.  All current Plus Plan members should see very little if any impact from the suspension.

All of our other plans trigger off our Basic Plan and they are not affected by this action.  If you are a Plus Plan member and experience any problems in obtaining services, please contact our Customer Care Center immediately at 800-809-3494.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and we will keep you informed of our progress in restoring the Plus Plan.


Fun Facts:

Fun Facts About Thanksgiving We Bet You Didn't Know

  • Fossil evidence shows that turkeys roamed the Americas 10 million years ago.

  • 91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.

  • Thomas Jefferson thought the concept of Thanksgiving was "the most ridiculous idea I‘ve ever heard."

  • Fifty percent of Americans put the stuffing inside the Turkey.

  • Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey.

  • More than 40 million green bean casseroles are served on Thanksgiving.

  • Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine editor, campaigned to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday in 1827 and succeeded.
Come back for more in next months issue!


Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:

Blogging

Come blog with us!  Dental Talk with Savon is a fun forum to post your interesting topics!  Your comments are welcome, it‘s free to use and no membership is required.

Some of the topics include;


These are just a few of the topics.  Our blog site contains many other interesting topics.  Please join us!!


Insurance Insight: - Twelve questions to ask your health coverage
Brought to you courtesy of June Shaffer with Arizona Life lines.

Part 4 of 6

When was the last time you really looked at your health insurance policy?  People usually look at their policy when they purchase it - or after they submit a claim and find the insurance company doesn't pay what they thought it would.

Adequate health insurance is an absolute necessity to protect your health, your home, your business and your hard-earned assets.  Since over half of all bankruptcies and mortgage foreclosures are due in part to the medical bills resulting from catastrophic illness or injury, it is worth your time to review your present health coverage.

How does your policy rate?  There are 12 points to consider when reviewing your insurance policy.  This month we will address points 7 and 8 and will continue to address 2 points a month for the next 2 months.

7. Does your plan include a regular prescription card or a "discount card"?  Several carriers provide prescription coverage as an option, others as a standard feature.  A discount card, which provides a small amount of savings on major prescriptions, is offered by some indemnity plans, MSA and association plans.

8. Are you covered outside your immediate area?  Does your policy specify a "coverage area" in which you must seek treatment?  Some plans limit, reduce - even eliminate - benefits if used outside a particular jurisdiction, such as your county or state.  Others offer reduced co-pay benefits if using a non-PPO provider; there is nothing wrong with this - it is pretty standard - but your agent should inform you of any plan modifications.  Just make sure you are covered for emergencies no matter where you are!

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