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Laugh it up!

brock.hutchinson — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:29:26 +0000

Laughter is contagious. Sometimes even hard to control. Ever feel the need to laugh in church? You know what I mean!
Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your energy, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. You can discover 8 health benefits of laughter by clicking here.

Get started!

brock.hutchinson — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:04:29 +0000

Now is a good time to start exercising. What’s your excuse? “I want to start on a Monday.” “After I have one more big meal” “Can’t. My back hurts.” Today is the day. Getting started is the hardest part and can be intimidating. We all need some “get motivated” strategies. This link is a great way to get going!

Exercise time!

brock.hutchinson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:14:01 +0000

Want a fun way to spend time with your teenager? Why not exercise together? Pick an activity that is fun and has a lot of movement. There are a lot of game system programs that can really work up a sweat and some laughter! It doesn’t have to seem like exercise to be exercise. Click here for some good reading about getting your teen to exercise.

Walk yourself healthier!

brock.hutchinson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:53:58 +0000

One of the easiest ways to feel good is to get into a routine of walking. 1/2 hour a day of walking is as essential as getting 8 hours of sleep at night. Walking is convenient and cheap. Just a good pair of shoes and your off! This article gives you all the incentive you need! http://www.everynutrient.com/walking-back-to-health.html

Ouch! I slipped!

brock.hutchinson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:29:08 +0000

In the United States, 16 percent of all Emergency Department visits and almost 7 percent of all hospitalizations are for fall-related injuries. You don’t want to be part of this statistic. (See our last post for great tips on how to avoid this.)

Then, check out these falls! http://youtu.be/Muw1ZU7XRrQ

No slip is a good slip!

brock.hutchinson — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:12:15 +0000

Wintertime is a beautiful time of year but it can also be a dangerous season if you’re not careful. According to Michael Enfield approximately 1million people will suffer injuries resulting from slipping and falling. Here are some tips to help you avoid slipping and sliding this season:

Wear boots or overshoes with soles. Avoid walking in shoes that have smooth surfaces, which increase the risk of slipping.
Walk consciously. Be alert to the possibility that you could quickly slip on an unseen patch of ice. Avoid the temptation to run to catch a bus or beat traffic when crossing a street.
Walk cautiously. Your arms help keep you balanced, so keep hands out of pockets and avoid carrying heavy loads that may cause you to become off balance.
Walk “small.” Avoid an erect, marching posture. Look to see ahead of where you step. When you step on icy areas, take short, shuffling steps, curl your toes under and walk as flatfooted as possible.
Remove snow immediately before it becomes packed or turns to ice. Keep your porch stoops, steps, walks and driveways free of ice by frequently applying ice melter granules. This is the best way to prevent formation of dangerous ice patches. Using a potassium-based melter, such as Safe Step, instead of salt will prevent damage to concrete, grass and other vegetation or to carpets and floors should you track in some. (Courtesy of ARA Content info@aracontent.com)

Stay active in spite of the cold temps!

brock.hutchinson — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:06:36 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The trees are frosty, there’s snow in the air, and it is way, WAY to cold to be outside! With cold winter months now upon us (and they will be here for a while!) it is important that you keep up with a fitness routine even though it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get outside. Try some of these tips to help stay active all winter long.

- Go for walks at the mall or local community center.

- Use resistance bands or small dumbbells to do light exercise at home while you watch TV or your favorite holiday movies. (Canned food works great in lieu of dumbbells or bands!)

- Take the stairs instead of the elevator

- Of course, you can join a gym and make use of a variety of machines and equipment

- Look into joining or starting a basketball or volleyball team at your church or with coworkers

A sedentary lifestyle can can lead to many serious health issues such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes (type 2) and high blood pressure. Don’t get discouraged or allow yourself to fall out of your exercise routing because of the cold weather. Research suggests that we only need 15-20 minutes a day of cardiovascular exercise to lead a healthier lifestyle. Take care of your body and it will take care of you for a longer, healthier life!

Giving Back

brock.hutchinson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:06:13 +0000

The Holiday Season is here! We love this time of year and the opportunity it brings us to spend time with our friends and family and make memories with the people we love. This time of year can be particularly tough for military families and service members who are facing a deployment during the holidays. There is no amount of emailing or video chatting that can take the place of physically being with a loved one…especially during the holidays. When you stop and think about how many people are affected by a deployment and how much is sacrificed by both the serviceman/woman and the family that is “left behind”, we can’t help but feel a great sense of gratitude as well as renewed appreciation for all of the blessings we often times take for granted.

Below, we have provided several links below to organizations, projects and foundations that are intended to say “thanks” or serve those who have served in some way. It may be a bit late in the holiday season for some of the projects but many of these groups offer opportunities to help year round.

Cheerios Spread Some Cheer

Any Soldier.com

SoldierAngels

Operation Once in a Lifetime

Robotic Technology : have you considered the possibilities?

brock.hutchinson — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:35:15 +0000

We all know technology is growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, updates, changes and improvements are made on a daily basis to our “everyday” technology. Did you ever think about the advancements that have been made when it comes to prosthetic technology? Things have come a long way since the late 1800’s when scientists first starting making usable prosthetics for amputee patients. Now, animatronic technology is being merged with the world of prosthetics and amazing changes and advancements have been made.

Do you ever think about robotic technology and how it could effect so many different aspects of daily life?
Here is a link to a great video from Honda about the use of robotics and animatronics. This “new” technology and the possibilities it creates are amazing!

Being supportive regardless of the month…

solostep — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:48:05 +0000

October was Breast Cancer awareness month and it had us all thinking about the struggles every cancer patient faces no matter the time of year or what type of cancer they are battling. Having a strong support system is key to fighting and recovering from any health struggle. We are in the business of offering support…both literally and figuratively. We know the value and importance of strong, continued physical and emotional support regardless of the injury, disease or illness. We encourage you to do something to be supportive today. You don’t have to move mountains and it doesn’t have to be something you’d consider a “huge” act. Make a phone call, send an email, support an organization. And lets not limit the will to be supportive to one month out of the year. You’d be surprised what making a conscious effort to do something small every day can do!
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