July 2009 Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
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Quote of the month: "No other date on the calendar more potently symbolizes all that our nation stands for than the Fourth of July." Mac Thornberry
Congratulations to Margaret Croney from Glendale, AZ! Winner of our July drawing for 1 free additional year of membership.
Margaret was the winner of July drawing for 1 year of membership for free.
Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.
Chairside Chat with Dawn Lawler:
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Chairside Chat with Dawn Lawler!
Flossing VS. The Waterpik
This month‘s topic comes to us via the dental hygiene department. Hygienists are often asked by patients if they have to floss if they use a waterpik daily. The answer came plain and simple. YES!
Standard floss is the most effective tool for cleaning the tight spaces between your teeth. By scraping the floss up and down the sides of your teeth, food particles and sticky plaque caused by bacteria is removed, thus preventing a build up of calculus. Brushing alone is not sufficient enough to remove the plaque from in between your teeth.
The Waterpik is a very popular oral irrigator that works by allowing the user to direct a stream of water or irrigating solution in between the tight spaces of your teeth.
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It is a very useful aid in keeping the gums and teeth healthy by rinsing out food and bacteria from between the teeth and increasing the oxygen concentration making it harder for destructive bacteria to grow. It is NOT a replacement for flossing, but a good addition to your oral care regimen.
Now don‘t get me wrong, a waterpik has its absolute advantages. Dentists and Hygienists are known to recommended the use of a waterpik to patients who are are periodontally compromised, have crown and bridge work, braces and those with various maladies that are known to increase chances of gum disease.
For those of you who aren‘t so forthright with your flossing, don‘t ditch your pik…Waterpik that is. Daily use of your Waterpik is definitely encouraged and better than not flossing at all. As my hygienist, Autumn Heller, RDH told me, “ Brush first, floss second. Waterpiks help, but NOTHING replaces flossing!”
If you have a particular topic that you would like her to discuss, please drop her an email by clicking here.
Feng Shui with Shona Frasier:
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Feng Shui with Shona Frasier!
An Introduction to Feng Shui
Have you ever gone into some businesses and notice that certain items are placed similarly? Maybe a fountain, plant, or a fish tank is placed in this business? This placement of items is called Feng Shui. Feng Shui is an ancient Asian art to help promote your health, wealth and family luck (we definitely could use some during these economic times). Many Asian business owners use this art to increase their business, by balancing their energy. Not only is this used at their business but at their homes as well. I know it sounds silly, but in actuality this philosophy has been around for thousands of years.
Most people know that getting rid of clutter will make you feel better at work or at home. If you know this, then you already know the first thing about Feng Shui. Believe it or not, getting rid of clutter is the start of balancing your Chi energy. I found going through my house and throwing away items that were broken helped me to get rid of some clutter right away.
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Anything that is not needed or cared about in the house or office is basically clutter. That does not mean, we throw away nice pictures, special mementos or even some of our figures we love and care about. It means items that are around for no particular reason anymore: broken, junk, meaningless items.
Of course there is more to Feng Shui than just placement of items and getting rid of clutter, but don‘t be alarmed, it may sound difficult but that‘s what I am here for. Over the next few months, I will be giving you basic tips on how to do the very basic Feng Shui. These tips will help you in your health, career and family life. Looking forward to seeing ya'll next month!
For questions, comments and consultations please contact Shona Frasier at (602)793-3986 or via email at shona.fengshui@yahoo.com.
Southern Comfort with Auntie Que:
Fried Cabbage Over Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 small cabbage
- ½ small onion
- ½ lb. bacon (pork,beef or turkey)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Cut cabbage in 1/3 quarters set aside. Fry bacon crisp with the ¼ salt and ¼ pepper. Remove the bacon and leave the grease in the pan, you need it to brown the cabbage in. Brown the cabbage slightly on both sides. Add 1/8 cup of water and let cabbage simmer. Return bacon to the pan and let simmer until cabbage is soft. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Make sure you come back next month for Auntie Que's Artichoke Relish recipe!!
To your health:
FDA Votes on Pulling Acetaminophen Products
Voting by an advisory panel has already began on recommendations to either lower the recommended dosage of Acetaminophen in certain products, or to remove those products from the shelves all together.
Acetaminophen is a drug commonly used to treat pain and fever. It is found in many over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Ny Quill, and various other combination medications. However, according to the FDA, Acetaminophen overdoses have been liked to 26,000 hospitalizations and 458 deaths in the 1990‘s. Another study conducted by the Centers for Disease and Control estimated that there are roughly 1600 acute liver failures each year with Acetaminophen being the likely cause.
The subject is still in voting, however certain trade organizations are arguing, claiming that over-the-counter combination drugs are responsible for only a small portion of Acetaminophen overdoses. The advisory panel is currently weighing 9 different options which will be narrowed down to one, and then submitted to the FDA for it‘s final decision.
Get the full article at CNN Health
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.
A question from a member:
Question: I received a sticker with my renewal information… What‘s this for?
Savon's Answer:
In an effort to cut back material usage and waste, we have done away with the distribution of renewal membership cards. In it‘s place, we have issued a renewal sticker to be placed over the “year box” on your current membership card (just like the tabs on your license plate). If you have received a sticker and do not have a membership card, simply contact us at 1-800-809-3494 and we will send you one immediately.
News You Can Use: News From Inside Your Dental Plan
Price Increase and change in terms effective 07/01/09
Starting Wednesday, July 01, 2009, the price to join Savon Dental Plan will be increasing.
The prices for the Basic Plan will remain the same with only the processing fee increasing from $10.00 to $20.00. The Plus Plan, however, is increasing substantially with a Single Plan now $236, a Double now $356, and a Family now $476 (these prices do not include the $20.00 processing fee). The prices for the Senior Plan will also remain the same with only the processing fee increasing to $25.00.
Also, our Lifetime Membership Rate Guarantee is being replaced with a new, short-term price guarantee: 1 year plan is guaranteed for 2 years, 2 year plan is guaranteed for 4 years, etc...
IMPORTANT MEMO TO ALL ACTIVE SAVON MEMBERS:
All guarantees that were made to you at the time of enrollment still apply unless you let your plan lapse. If your plan cancels and you wish to reinstate, you will be reinstated at our current enrollment rates as well as under our new policies. Also, the current reinstatement fee has increased from $15.00 to $25.00.
If you have any questions or would like further clarification regarding this information, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-809-3494.
Fun Facts: Independence Day
- The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 04, 1776 but was not declared a legal holiday until 1941
- In July 1776, the U.S. population was 2.5 million people, according to Census.gov. In 2009, the population is 307 million (and counting).
- Uncle Sam was popularized during the war of 1812, but was not adopted as a national symbol until 1961.
- The American national anthem, the "Star-Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key, is set to the tune of an English drinking song ("To Anacreon in Heaven").
- The patriotic poem "America the Beautiful" was published on July 4, 1895 by Wellesley College professor Katharine Lee Bates.
- Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
- The words Under God were not added to the Pledge of Allegiance until the year 1954.
- The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal.
- The first 4th of July party held at the White House was in 1801.
- 1960- The 50th-star American flag waves for the first time as Hawaii is given statehood.
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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