February 2013 Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
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Quote Of The Month: Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck. George Carlin (1937 -2008)
Congratulations To:
C. Sanders of Phoenix, AZ Winner of our January 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:
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Swimming For Fitness
Swimming is a great form of all around exercise and it has no age barriers. Regular swimming can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. Swimming can also boost your mood and help Keep your weight under control. This guide will help making swimming fun and safe for all ages:
If you don't have a pool at home, are afraid of the water or don't know how to swim:
The best place to get started would be at your local pool. They will have information about classes for different ages, levels of experience, classes for women or men only and information about the times and fees for the classes. If you are nervous around water it is recommended taking beginners lessons, this will focus on building water confidence. If you are still unsure about the beginners class, ask the instructor if you can come sit and watch a lesson or two.
If have a pool at home here are some exercises you can do:
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Abs and legs: Using a beach ball float on your back with the ball tight to your chest. Cross your ankles and drive your shoulders and hips up to roll over. This tightens your core as well as your legs. Do as many repetitions as you are comfortable doing.
Arms: Hold the beach ball above your head and float on your stomach with your body fully extended. Press the ball toward the bottom of the pool, trying to touch your thighs and bring your head up to breath. Do as many repetitions as you are comfortable doing.
Cardio: Swim laps around the pool using different strokes.
The most important thing to do is stay motivated!
- Make it a habit
- Swim with a friend
- Take the kids
- Join a swim club
A 30 minute session of aerobic activity at the pool one or more days a week will count towards your recommended weekly activity. Swimming is a lifelong skill and could save your life. If you can‘t swim, it‘s never too late to learn.
Remember: Always consult your physician before starting any new exercises or activities.
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.:
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Strawberry Snack Ideas
Take a pint of strawberries, rinse and dry them. Dip them in Greek-style vanilla yogurt, place them on waxed paper on a cookie sheet and freeze! This is a great low fat snack.
You can also do this with blueberries. (The large, fat, juicy ones are best.)
Another good way to make a strawberry snack is to dehydrate them in the oven.
Wash the strawberries and pat dry. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
If the strawberries are really large, you can cut them in half lengthwise before heating.
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Heat at 210 degrees for 3 hours. Strawberries are a naturally sweet treat but some prefer to sprinkle them with sugar. They will come out chewy and very sweet and tasty!
Both of these recipe ideas were found on Pinterest! Thank you to those who shared them. (No copyright infringement intended!)
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
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Stressed out? That Might Be A Good Thing!
Most people look at stress as one of the nuisances of daily life. Pulling your hair out, biting your nails, the burning in the pit of your stomach… It could be your job, finances, family, a relationship, all of these produce triggers which make the vast majority of us aspire for a “stress-free” life, as if such a thing existed. If, however, somehow we achieved a worry free life, new research shows that it might not necessarily be a good thing.
You know how they say “people work better under pressure?” This new research more than validates that statement. You see, people need a certain amount of stress in order to live a happy, healthy and balanced life. They call it an “anxiety sweet spot.” It‘s the point when the stress you are enduring produces adrenaline that actually enhances you, allowing you to focus and think more clearly.
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Of course this idea varies by individual. Everyone handles stress differently, and there are always circumstances which cause the kind of stress that does damage. Basically, the idea (no matter the situation) is to find your anxiety sweet spot and use it to your advantage.
How you react to the situation is what will determine whether it will be healthy or unhealthy stress. When you find the sweet spot, rather than using that enhanced focus to dwell on the problem and panic, turn it around and use it to calm yourself. Breathe deeply and slowly to lower your heart rate.
Of course there are a billion different things that stress us all out from day to day, but ultimately, we have the power and the skills to control how every situation is going to affect us mentally. I know I will be working on finding my anxiety sweet spot!
Cheers to healthy stress!
This article was gathered and summarized from an online source. To read the full, original article click here.
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
Choosing The Right Dentist Is More Important Than You May Think
Make sure that the Dental Center you are going to is a Savon Certified Preferred Provider!
Over the past few years, we have encountered some issues with non-participating Dental Centers misrepresenting their status with the Savon plan. We have found that some of our members have visited these centers because someone at that providers office advised them that they accepted Savon Dental Plan. This is an ongoing problem and, unfortunately, Savon cannot prevent it from happening. A Dental office may tell you anything to get your business and to keep you as a patient! This is understandable, considering the current state of the economy, however unethical it may be. This is why it is so important for you, as a member, to do your homework before choosing a provider.
To avoid a hassle at the dentist's office and to ensure that you are getting the benefits that you pay for please remember these tips:
- As a member of Savon, you must see a Savon provider to receive your discount benefit from the plan.
- Please do not randomly call a provider from the phone book and ask them if they accept the plan. They will almost always tell you yes, or they'll tell you that they accept all plans!
- Make sure the Dental Center you are visiting is a Savon Certified Preferred Provider. They should have a window sign visible somewhere. If you don‘t see the Certified Provider sign, call Savon BEFORE starting any treatment.
- If you doubt a Dental Center is a plan provider, check with Savon first.
- We cannot guarantee fees if you are overcharged by a non-plan provider.
- We cannot negotiate on your behalf if a problem arises with pricing or quality of care after you have visited a non-plan provider.
- Savon cannot reimburse you for overcharges that may result from using a non-plan provider.
We've all had the displeasure of being referred to a doctor or dentist that isn't approved or contracted by our insurance company. The same is true when you've made a choice based on misinformation given by a dental office. There is nothing more aggravating than to be treated by a doctor you thought accepted your insurance or plan, only to find out after the fact (or when you get the bill) that he/she isn't!
Our complete list of dental providers is available on our website. If you do not have access to the internet and would like to know the status of a provider, please feel free to call our customer service number (602)841-3494 or toll free 800-809-3494.
By following these simple guidelines we will all be able to Keep smiling!
Fun Facts:
Crazy, Zany Facts We Bet You Didn't Know
- February is the most mispelled of all the months.
- On February 10, 1962, Astronaut John Glen Jr. becoame the first American to orbit the earth.
- The violet is the February's flower. Although there are some that say the primrose is February's flower.
- The oldest surviving love poem till date is written in a clay tablet from the times of the Sumerians, inventors of writing, around 3500 B.C.
- 73% of American men buy flowers on Valentine's Day!
- Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.
- Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in the late 1800's.
- 15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.
Come back for more in next months issue!
Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:
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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;
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These are just a few of the topics. Our blog site contains many other interesting topics. Please join us!!
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