November 2014 Newsletter
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Quote Of The Month: I looked up my family tree and found out I was the sap. (Rodney Dangerfield - Comedian - 1921 - 2004)
Congratulations To:
J. McElligott of Goodyear, AZ. Winner of our Ocotber early payment drawing for 1 free additional year of membership.
B. Abcott of Boston, MA. Winner of our Ocotber word scramble game with the correct word Gums. A $15.00 Starbucks® gift card is on the way.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.
To Your Health With Jourdin Hendershot:
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Stay Healthy While Flying
It‘s that time of the year again. The holiday season!!
Traveling by plane over the holidays can be notoriously busy and stressful. Don‘t let all the security scanners, long lines and lost luggage ruin your trip.
Most people don't think too much about it but there is far more to worry about than those minor details.
There is just something about a plane that just screams germs. The enclosed space, the recycled air and the person who sits next to you that won‘t cover their mouth when they cough.
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Luckily there are ways to help prevent getting sick while you are stuck in a small area for the duration of your flight.
- Wipe down your seat with antibacterial wipes – Who cares what others think? As quIckly as they turn these planes over you never know if that seat was wiped down.
- If you need to sneeze, do it in the crook of your arm – Sounds gross but at least you are not spreading germs everywhere. I know everyone does it but don't sneeze into your hands since you will be touching things.
- Don‘t trust the water – Planes fill their tanks wherever they are being serviced. Never drink the tap water from the plane, stick to your bottled water. As for the bathroom water, use a lot of soap or pull out your antibacterial wipes.
- Take Airborne® – Start taking it a Week or so before flying start taking some airborne (helps protect you immune system)
- Wear surgical masks – We know this looks ridiculous but this can help protect you from catching or spreading any germs.
Thankfully, planes themselves aren‘t the germ factory that we might think they are. Aircraft air is filtered through HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters to trap microscopic viruses, similuar to those used in hospitals. You are more likely to catch something at the airport than on the plane.
Have a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving and if you travel try not to catch or spread anything except good cheer!!!
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.:
This month, I thought I would post something special for our furry friends!
Recipe via Pinterest!
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Pumpkin/Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup canned pumpkin or sweet potato (either fresh baked or canned, just be sure it's unsweetened)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsps. dry milk
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- 2½ cups whEat flour or brown rice flour, your choice
Mix eggs and pumpkin (or sweet potato) with a wire whisk until smooth. Add dry milk and salt.
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Begin adding flour gradually, mixing with a spatula until it becomes stiff, then mix with your hands. The dough will be dry!
Place dough on a floured surface. Roll it out to a thickness of ¼ to ½. Smaller thickness would be for a smaller dog… depending on chewing ability.
Cut dough with cookie cutter and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Perforate each piece with a fork once before you bake.
Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees, turning the bIscuit over after the first 20 minutes. Let them cool completely.
Notes:
- Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes are healthy snack options for dogs and are said to have digestive qualities as well.
- Rice flour will make the biscuits crunchier.
- You can make these cookies as big or as small as you like with your choice of a cookie cutter in any shape.
- Holiday cookie cutters can make these a fun gift for the pets of family or friends!
Happy Baking! And remember, if it looks good, eat it!! (but not the dog treats)!!
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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Surviving The First Workout
The first work-out is usually the hardest. I am sure I am not Telling you anything that you do not already know.
It is not so much the workout itself as much as it is how you feel afterward that makes it hard. You may experience sore legs, sore abs and robot arms. This is very common, however it does not need to be that extreme.
Here are some tips to getting through your first few workouts without hating it the next day:
- Pace Yourself: Easier said than done. Walking into that gym and seeing the unlimited machines, basketball courts, pool, treadmills and free weights is like a kid in a candy store. However, you are not going to get buff and ripped overnight. It is going to take a lot time and effort. So there is no need to over exert yourself trying.
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- Don‘t Max Out Your Sets: The desire is there to see how much you can dead lift, bench press, leg press or squat, but you will regret in it in the morning. At least for the first few workouts, lighten the load on the weights and let your muscles get used it. After that, you can start adding weight as you go. Before you know it, you will lifting more then you thought you could.
- Stop when you are tired out: You need Build up endurance and strength. Doing a burn-out set this early your workout plan will not help that. If you are not conditioned for doing the 5 more burn-out sets then you put yourself at risk for injury.
- Stretch out before AND after your workout: Stretching is imperative to injury prevention and conditioning. I know that almost every one of you know that you are supposed to stretch out before you work-out. We all learned that in P.E. However, you may not have known that it is just as important to stretch out afterwards. During your work-out your muscles are strained as they contract and expand. Stretching them out again will condition them and help bring the back to their natural state and reduce inflammation.
Now, do not get me wrong. I am not all saying that you will not be sore the next day. I can almost guarantee that you will be. However, it will not be as extreme and you will be functional.
Until next, Stay Fit, Stay Healthy and Stay Strong!
If you have questions you would like to discuss with Clayton, feel free to drop him an email by clicking here.
The above fitness material is provided as an information service. Remember: Always check with your doctor before starting any new type of excerise program.
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Nominate My Dentist - Dental Center Of The Quarter (July - September 2014)
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Dental Depot Phoenix, AZ - Greenway Office
We would like to congratulate Doctor Jason Arthurs and the excellent staff at Dental Depot Phoenix, AZ - Greeway for achieving Dental Center of the Month for the third quarter. We will be dropping by to visit them and present their plaque and a basket of goodies this month.
This program has been desi Gned 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 by nomimating your dentist!
Fun Facts:
Crazy, Zany Facts About Thanksgiving We Bet You Didn't Know
- It was not until 1941, that Congress declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday. It was declared to be the fourth Thursday in November.
- 91% of Americans eat turkey oN Thanksgiving Day.
- 50% of Americans put the stuffing inside the turkey.
- More than 40 million green bean casseroles are served on Thanksgiving.
- 45 million turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving.
- A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds.
- A 15 lb. turkey consists fo 70% white meat and 30% dark meat.
- The first Thanksgiving was not a feast, but rather a time when Native Americans helped Pilgrims by bringing them food and helping them build off the land.
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!!
Word Scramble Game
Let's have some fun!!
Throughout this newsletter you will find letters inside of words that are bold and capitalized. Write these letters down and try to figure out the word we are looking for based on the clue that we have given you below.
Once you think you have the word, email our contest center with your name, membership ID number and your guess.
The winner will be drawn from all the correct entries on the 15th of each month and will be notified by email and will also revealed in the next newsletter. The prize will be a $15.00 Starbucks gift card.
This month we are looking for a 8 letter word that spells a type of X-ray.
Again, send your best guess to email our contest center or contests@savondentalplan.com.
Good Luck
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