November 2013 Newsletter
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Quote Of The Month: I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land. (Jon Stewart - 1962 - Present)
Congratulations To:
J. Ivaschenko of Kent, WA. 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.
To Your Health With Jourdin Hendershot:
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Natural Ways To Feel More Energized
The majority of the population relies on a cup or cups of coffee in the morning to get a jump start on their day. The caffeine in the coffee is nothing but a stimulator, and once the caffeine wears it actually makes you more tired.
You may not have to rely on your coffee in the morning if you are willing to try these naturally energy boosting tips!
- Lighten up – Light is nature‘s way of telling your internal clock it‘s time to start your day! Leave your blinds or curtains open so the light shines in the room to help you wake up. If you get up before sunrise, turn a light on right away when your alarm goes off, this will help your body adapt.
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- Hop out of bed – Once that alarm goes off, get out of bed. I know we all love to lay there and get a few extra minutes when we hit that snooze button but did you know this will make you feel groggier later?
- Get moving – Once you are up get your body moving, don‘t head for the couch! Trying doing some light exercises or some daily chores. This gets your blood flowing!
- Eat something with coconut oil- The triglycerides in the coconut oil are a fast acting energy source, this acts more quickly than coffee.
- Protein rich breakfast – Having a protein packed meal in the morning helps crush your cravings throughout the day and helps brain function, (i.e. Spinach-cheese egg scramble, wheat toast and a fruit).
- Avoid late night fats – Eating fatty snacks late at night can leave you feeling “hung-over” (bloated and extra tired) the next day. If you crave a night time snack make sure it is healthy and less than 150 calories, (i.e. 1 cup of strawberries dipped in 1 tsp. melted chocolate chips).
- Drink the right amount of water – Skipping your water intake makes you feel drowsy, and hungry . You should try to drink 1/2 oz for every pound you weigh (i.e. 200 lbs person should drink 100oz of water a day). Drinking water right before a meal helps keep you full.
- Sleep More – Try going to sleep 45 minutes earlier, doing this Monday – Friday adds about four extra hours of sleep on the week, no need to feel tired all the time.
Hopefully if you follow these eight simple trips you will rely less on your coffee and start feeling more energized.
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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Hawaiian Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloin chunks, boneless, or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lg can pineapple slices, (save the juice)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
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Place chicken in a glass baking pan (greased). Salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange pineapple slices over the top of the chicken.
Mix pineapple juice, brown sugar and soy sauce lightly with a whisk.
Pour over chicken evenly. Cover with tin foil.
Bake at 350 degrees for approx 45 min to an hour, or until chicken is done.
Serve over jasmine rice for a nice tropical flavor!
Crock Pot version: Follow the above directions and cook in the crock pot on low for 6 hours.
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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Keys To An Effective Workout: Do YOUR Workout, Not The Other Guys
One of the biggest misconceptions about working out is that you need to “go hard at it” every day. Most of you know what I am talking about. You go to gym and see that guy lifting 300lbs 10 times, grunting with each lift and dropping the barbell after each set. Then you go over, load 100lbs of weight on a barbell and fight to lift it 5 times, get disappointed in yourself and stop working out.
Well I have news for you. The 5 times you lifted that 100lbs did just as much for your body (if not more) as it did for the guy lifting 300lbs, 10times. Most body builders, personal trainers and even doctors will tell you that it is not a matter of the weight as it is the reps.
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That is one of the problems with working out in gym. Too many that are not self-disciplined to do their own work out. Do you think that guy got to the point where he could lift 300lbs by trying to match what everyone was doing in the gym? I am willing to bet that the answer is no. He started out by getting doing the workouts that he needed to do.
Here are some tips to help you plan the work out that is best for you.
- Pick an area of your body to start with. – Even if you are looking to build to abs, chest, arms and legs realistically you cannot do all of them at the same time. So pick which one you are going to start with and then move forward from there.
- Work that area then rest it. - If you are looking to build arms, then set-up workout routine for arms. Do that routine and then rest your arms for day and then come back to them. This allow for the muscles to rest and reduce the risk of them tearing or bruising.
- Start low and work your way up. – Find out what you are comfortable lifting and make sure you can do it at least 5 times. When that 5 times becomes too easy then you know it is a good time to increase the weight.
- Be Consistent! – “Practice Makes Perfect” you hear it all the time. Well I have another one for you. “Consistency builds Memory”. Muscle memory in particular. If you have too long of a lapse before you return to working out an area, then your muscles are basically starting over. So make sure you stay consistent in working out.
- Avoid “Burn-Outs!” – Ending the work out strong is fun, I know, I have done it many times. However, adrenaline is all it really builds. It can do more harm than good. When you are doing that last 50 rep burnout set you are giving yourself an extra burst of adrenaline and in the meantime your muscles are working overtime. You could damage your muscles, joints or tendons and not even know it until the adrenaline wears off.
If you are ever in doubt about whether or not a work out is best for you, or are wondering how much weight is good for you, then consult your doctor or a personal trainer. They have guides and tools that can help guide you along the way.
Until next month…Stay Fit, Stay Health and Stay Strong
The above fitness material is provided as an information service. Remember: Always check with your doctor before starting any new type of excerise program.
News From Inside Your Dental Plan
Nominate My Dentist
During the course of a day we have the pleasure of speaking with many of our members and providers. Sometimes either the member or provider has an issue that we need to help them with and we do whatever we can to help resolve the issue.
In talking with you, our members, we find that most of you are very happy with your dental facility. Trust between the dentist and the patient is very important. Unlike a medical doctor where you can see what he/she is doing (stitching you up, giving you a shot, etc.), it can be difficult if not impossible to see what your dentist is doing. A perfect example of this is periodontal treatment. All you know is something has been done and your gums are sore. Since you can‘t see what has been done, you have placed your faith and trust in your dentist.
All of this being said, we are starting a new program called Nominate My Dentist. If you feel that you dental office is doing an outstanding job, you now have a way to let us know. Nominate My Dentist is a short, simple forum that allows you to express your feelings (good or bad) about your dental office.
Every month we will select the dental office with the best reviews and present them with a plaque and a gift of some sort for the entire staff. We will also highlight that office for one month on our website as well as in our newsletter.
This is your opportunity to tell us about your dentist. Go to Nominate My Dentist Now.
Fun Facts:
Crazy, Zany Facts We Bet You Didn't Know
- Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use
- Dirty snow melts faster than clean
- Cold water weighs more than hot water
- In an average lifetime a person will walk the equivalent of three times around the world
- In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch or clock is usually 10:10
- Iron weighs more after it rusts
- Male hospital patients fall out of bed twice as often as female hospital patients
- It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota
Come back for more in next months issue!
Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:
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