January 2014 Newsletter
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Quote Of The Month: If you don't do anything stupid when you're young, you won't remember something funny when you're old... (author unknown)
Congratulations To:
P. Bradt of Phoenix, AZ Winner of our December early payment drawing for 1 free additional year of membership.
Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.
To Your Health With Jourdin Hendershot:
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How To Overcome Overeating
The holidays are over, no need to wake up bloated, stuffed and sluggish from all those parties last month. It‘s a new year, time to get your eating habits back on track and stop overeating. Yes there are times where we are going to overeat but if you memorize these simple tips you will flush out those toxins in your body.
1. Eat Protein and Potassium at breakfast: Having a solid breakfast helps prevent overeating throughout the day. Protein is the key, so think eggs, yogurt and cheese. These foods keep you fuller longer. Potassium is equally important and can be found in fruits and vegetables. Sample breakfast: Cottage cheese and cantaloupe: Stuff ½cantaloupe with ½ cup of low fat cottage cheese.
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2. Get in the right mind-set: The last thing we want to do is exercise, but starting your day with a 30-45 minute workout every morning will help fight off bloat. Exercise in the morning helps put to you in the right-mind set, which helps you make healthy choices throughout the day.
3. Go Green: Drinking green tea helps satisfy your appetite and like water, helps fill you up which takes the edge off of hunger.
4. Kick up the heat: Try loading up on spicy food or hot sauces or use spices such as cayenne pepper, hot peppers.
5. Load up on Veggies: Eat non-starchy veggies such as broccoli, spinach and carrots, These are rich in fiber and water. Avoid starchy veggies such as corn, potatoes and peas, thes can lead to bloating. Try to eat 1 cup of veggies for breakfast or a snack and 2 cups for lunch and dinner.
Remember one day of splurging is not the end of the world, but get back on track the next day!
If you have questions you would like to discuss with Jourdin, feel free to drop her an email by clicking 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.
Grandma's Kitchen With Grandma C.:
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Home Made Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups of fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 thin slice of yellow onion
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp celery salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp butter or margarine (optional)
- 1-2 tsps sugar
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Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Cook over med/low heat until heated and serve with cheesy croutons or toasted cheesy garlic bread as a garnish.
I could eat tomato soup 5 days a week! There are so many possibilities with this versatile soup. Enjoy!
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with Grandma C., drop her an email by clicking here.
Keeping Fit With Clayton "TR" Parker
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Exercise Ball: An “All-Around” Workout Tool For Both Men And Women
Is getting or keeping fit one your New Year Resolutions? I know it is for me. The problem with that is that it is a resolution is not often met.
Why is that? Part of it is that most people cannot afford to get a bunch of workout machines, weight benches and exercise apparatus for their house. Nor can everyone afford a monthly gym subscription. Well, I am going to tell you about an exercise accessory that is affordable and effective as an “all-around” tool.
The exercise ball. This inflatable ball can take you from the start of your workout (stretching and warm-up) through the peak of your workout (no matter what area you are working that day) all the way to the end of your workout (cool down).
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Stretching and Warm-Up: The flexibility of the ball is great for assisting you with your stretches. You can stretch every part of your body.
Peak of workout: You can work out any muscle with this ball; your core, legs, arms, upper body, back, neck… everything. If you want that effective push-up, put your feet up on the ball and do push-ups. Sit in the ball, rock backward and get sit-ups that will have your core burning in no time.
End of workout: Sitting on the ball (or bouncing) will allow you to properly cool down while keeping your muscles in a tensed but relaxed state as well as keeping your back straight.
There are so many other uses for it, too. I have a friend that uses it at work as her office chair throughout the day. This helps her to keep from slouching in her chair and causing back problems.
Here is the nice thing. They are REALLY cheap. Depending on the size you want, they range from $8.00 - $20.00. That is much cheaper than putting a gym in your house or paying for a membership into one. Being inflatable means that you cam take it anywhere, too. If you have not tried it yet, I would strongly advise it. Each ball comes with tips for different types of workouts and stretches. So if you want to start off 2014 with a workout plan that is in a good price range, the exercise ball is a great tool have!
The above fitness material is provided as an information service. Remember: Always check with your doctor before starting any new type of exercise program.
Nominate My Dentist - Dental Center Of The Month For December 2013
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Bright Now Dental - Signal Butte, Mesa, AZ
We would like to congratulate Dr. James Pirolli and the excellent staff at Bright Now Dental Signal Butte in Mesa Arizona for achieving Dental Center of the Month for December 2013.
This program has been designed to let you, our members, help spread the word about the caring, quality dentists that are part of our provider network.
Member participation in this program is free and all we ask for is your last name and membership ID number (if you have it handy) when taking the survey. Simply go to The Nominate My Dentist Page, fill out and submit the survey.
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Say thank you to your dental office for the excellent manner in which you are treated and by nominating your dentist!
Fun Facts:
Crazy, Zany Facts We Bet You Didn't Know
- Actor Tommy Lee Jones and former vice-president Al Gore were freshman roommates at Harvard.
- All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
- Armored knights raised their visors to identify themselves when they rode past their king. This custom has become the modern military salute.
- Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan.
- Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.
- Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them use to burn their houses down - hence the expression "to get fired."
- Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt.
- The longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. The only other word with the same amount of letters is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconioses, its plural.
Come back for more in next months issue!
Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:
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