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Quote Of The Month: How do you get a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the “F” word? Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell “BINGO!” - (Anonymous)
Congratulations To:
M. Kassien of Sun City, Arizona Winner of our August 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:
Stay Healthy By Following Your Kids
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We all know kids are full of energy and sometimes we envy that.
To energize our bodies, we usual head for the caffeinated drinks like coffee, soda, energy drinks or foods like chocolate or energy bars to give us that little extra boost of energy. Although these are a quick fix for a short time, in the long run these “energy boosts” actually make us feel more sluggish.
Everyone that has children has thought at one time or another, “I wish I could take some of their energy away and slow this child down for a bit.” In reality you would better off if you could “bottle up” some of their energy and use it for yourself. In this bottle you would find energy, curiosity, determination and a host of other things that we tend to lose as we grow older.
So go ahead and bottle it up and use it yourself. Watch and listen to your children. Take some cues from them and follow the cues, they may actually benefit your own health.
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Here are some of the strategies you can get from the “bottle” of energy your children have:
Observation #1: Never sit still. Ever notice that your children can never sit still?
Strategy #1: Everywhere you go, go quickly. If you have stairs in your house, run up and down them instead of walking. During quitetimes(like watching TV),keep your body moving. Try stretching, Pilates or some other type of movement. The point is to keep your body in motion at all times.
Observation #2: Listen to your body. If a child is sick or in pain what do they do? They cry out for help.
Strategy #2: Drop the “tough guy” attitude. If your body is hurting listen to it and don‘t push it. As adults we tend to “suck it up.” If we‘re in pain or sick we tend to ignore it until it‘s too late, which always makes matters worse. The point is, always get help whether it‘s a bandage or an antibiotic.
Observation #3: Take your time at the table. Children always seem to eat slower than adults. Whether they like, dislike or are trying something for the first time, they usually are slow eaters.
Strategy #3: Slow down at meal time. Everyone seems so rushed these days. With all the fast food options (both on the go and at home) we tend to find ourselves scarfing down our food and moving on to other things. As adults, food seems to have become a “life source” rather than something to enjoy. Eat at least one meal a day at the dinner table as a family. Enjoy your meal by taking small bites and enjoying each other‘s company.
Even though you are usually the “teacher,” sometimes the role can be reversed and your children can teach you something if you are paying attention.
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.:
Fresh Summer Balsamic Salad
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Ingredients
- 3 Bell Peppers, (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green) diced
- 1 bunch green onions (scallions), sliced
- 1 container grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 green apple, diced
- 4-5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1½ cups cooked rotini pasta, drained and cooled
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Salt and Pepper to taste
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Toss all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl with a lid, chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Note: You can substitute cheddar cheese cubes for the feta cheese.
Enjoy! And remember, if it looks and smells good, eat it!!
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
Forget The Elevator, Take The Stairs
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You have the choice, elevator, escalator or stairs… which one will you choose? I am not sure which one you would choose first, but I am sure that almost all of us would choose the stairs last.
Well, this month I challenge to you to promote stairs to number one on your list.
The office that I work out of has a flight of stairs and my office is upstairs so I am left with no other choice but to climb a flight of stairs to get to my desk. After my first couple weeks in this office building, I noticed that I was constantly going up and down the staircase. So I set my FitBit® to track my stair flights for each day.
At first I set my goal as 15 flights a day. My first day I had reached that goal by lunch time so I doubled it to 30 flights of stairs and was exceeding that in a normal workday. Then I started to taking the stairs everywhere I can, in parking garages, apartment complexes etc., and am now averaging 50 flights a day.
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This has tremendously helped me to reach and maintain my weight loss goal and fitness goals, especially because I have not been able to make it to the gym in a while. Taking the stairs has a very positive effect on your overall body as well. It works just about every muscle you have, increases muscle tone and proven to fight stress and aid in sleeping as well.
A study done by StepJockey proved that if you climb 8 flights of stairs every workday you will burn on average 76.5 calories per day, 17,595 calories per year, (based on 230 working days per year), and reduce your BMI (Body Mass Index) by 0.8. That is equivalent to 5 pounds.
Now, I am not saying that you should go find the tallest skyscraper in your city and start climbing, that‘s just overkill. However, if on a consistent basis you choose the stairs over the elevator or escalator, it will be equally effective. As I have said in many past articles, consistency is the key.
Until next time: Stay Fit, Stay Strong and Take The Stairs!
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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Aye Dental |
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Our spotlight for September goes to the city of Chula Vista, California and shines on Aye Dental
Dr. Aye was born in Myanmar (Burma). He graduated from his first dental school in 1995, practiced as a dentist and then moved to the United States in 1999. By 2002, he completed the National Board Dental Exam, the California Restorative Technique Exam and the California Dental Board Exam. He has been a full-time dentist in the San Diego Area ever since then.
“Our mission is to help you keep your teeth functioning and looking attractive for your entire life.”
We are proud of our office here at Aye Dental. Patients are the heart of our practice and we will do our best to provide comfortable waiting and treatment areas you would expect from a premier dental practice in Chula Vista. Our office includes state-of-the-art diagnostic and dental treatment technology to ensure you receive the care you deserve.
The practice is located at 285 Quintard Street, Chula Vista, California. The phone number is 619-427-2355. We also invite you to visit them on the web.
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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 We Bet You Didn't Know
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- There are still 1,525,000,000 miles of telephone wire a strung across the U.S
- Over 123,000,000 cars are being driven down the U.S's highways each day.
- 166,875,000,000 pieces of mail are delivered each year in the U.S. (some of them are actually delivered to the correct address).
- 315 entries in Webster's Dictionary are still misspelled.
- 5% of Canadians don't know the first 7 words of the Canadian anthem, but know the first 9 of the American anthem.
- 7% of Americans don't know the first 9 words of the American anthem, but know the first 7 of the Canadian anthem.
- 85,000,000 tons of paper are used each year in the U.S.
- A jumbo jet uses 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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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!!
Here’s Your Answer
Questions From Our Members
D. Madison of Boston, Ma. asks:
I was on vacation in Kentucky and had a tooth that needed a filling. I went to a Savon provider there and the fee for the filling was less than it would have been back home. Can you explain the reason for the difference.
Savon’s Answer
The answer is pretty simple. It has to do with economics. We have divided the country into 8 zones based on the average income and cost of living in each state. The states then are grouped together as closely as possible and placed into the appropriate zone.
Zone 1 is Arizona only and that‘s because Arizona is the home of Savon Dental Plan. The rest of the states fall into zones 2 through 8. Zone 2 has the lowest fees and zone 8 has the highest fees.
Massachusetts is in zone 6 while Kentucky is in zone 4, so the cost of a filling (D2391) in Kentucky will be $135.00 while in Massachusetts the same filling will cost $151.00. While it may only be a few dollars difference, it reflects the cost of living in both areas.
Using this method allows us to make sure that Savon Dental Plan members are getting best value and care for their dollar, no matter where they live.
Special Part 1 Of A 3 Part Article
Periodontal Disease, You Might Be At Risk! ( Part 1 of 3)
If your hands bled when you scrubbed them chances are you'd be worried, yet many people believe its normal for your teeth to bleed when you brush or floss. The truth is, these could be symptoms of a very serious disease: Periodontal Disease.
Periodontal disease, also known as "gum disease," currently affects an estimated 85% of the population. There are different forms of the disease. Gingivitis, the mildest form of gum disease, is caused by bacteria from tartar and plaque and leads to swelling, redness, and bleeding of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can advance in to "periodontitis." Periodontitis is a more severe form of gum disease and can lead to "pockets" or areas where the gums separate from the tooth, infection, bone loss, as well as other serious health related problems (which we will discuss next month in part 2).
What's the scariest part of all this? Many people have this disease and don't even know it. So, are YOU at risk? Sadly, anyone can get the disease, but here is a list of things that increase your chances of getting periodontal disease:
- -Do you smoke? It's proven that smoking is one of the most significant risk factors associated with the development of gum disease, not to mention smoking may also hinder a successful treatment.
- -Do you have diabetes? People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing infections, including gum disease.
- -On meds? Many prescription medications reduce the flow of saliva, your mouth's natural cleaning agent that wards off unwanted bacteria. Decreased saliva leaves the mouth vulnerable to infections such as gum disease. Also, certain medications cause overgrowth of gum tissue making it difficult to keep the gums clean.
- -Do you suffer from an illness? Illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or any other illnesses which reduce immune system production make your body extremely vulnerable to infections, including your mouth, and also make recovery and treatment difficult.
- -Does it run in your family? Yes, it can be linked to genetics. If your family has a history of gum disease, you might be more susceptible than others.
If this information isn't enough to send you straight to the dentist for a check up, join me next month for part 2 where we will discuss the possible consequences of ignoring the symptoms of periodontal disease, including the very serious health risks involved which may surprise you.
Presented by Meridith Osborne from our 2010 November blogs.
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