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‘Tis the season for
Holiday gatherings of
fun with family and
friends. It is also a great
time to spread the not-so-
fun flu. The Holiday
season is a time that
many come together in
close quarters and this is a
great way to spread those
unwanted germs.
There are many ways that
you can protect yourself
this holiday season and
stop the spread of flu.
One of the best ways to
protect yourself from the
flu is through vaccination.
The Centers for Disease
Control recommends the
flu vaccine for anyone
over the age of 6 months.
Following daily healthy
habits can also help
protect you from the flu
and other illness.
Wash your hands
often with soap and
water. No soap and
water available, use
an alcohol based hand
sanitizer.
Stay Flu Free
I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e :
Choose Safe Holi-
day Toys
Wash Those Hands
Seasonal Affective
Disorder
Creamy Garlic–
Herb Dip
Make your New
Year’s Resolution
Stick
D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2
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medicine. Flu
symptoms include :
fever, cough and/or
sore throat, runny or
stuffy nose,
headaches, body
aches, chills, and
fatigue.
If you are exposed to
or are caring for
someone with the flu,
talk to your doctor
about preventive
antiviral medication.
It is not too late to
protect yourself from the
flu. Scenic Bluffs
Community Health
Centers still have flu
vaccines available. To
make an appointment call
654-5100. Call today to
keep you and your family
healthy this holiday.
Avoid touching your T
– Zone. This includes
your eyes, nose, and
mouth which are all
portals for germ
entry.
Try to avoid close
contact with sick
individuals.
Make sure that you
get plenty of rest,
exercise, eat healthy,
drink plenty of water,
and manage your
stress.
Cover your nose and
mouth with a tissue
when you cough or
sneeze. Make sure to
dispose of the tissue
in the trash and wash
those hands! No
tissue available,
cough and sneeze
into your elbow.
If you are sick with flu-
like symptoms, stay
home for at least 24
hours after your fever
is gone without the
use of fever-reducing
“2/3 of adults in the
US wash their hands
after using the
restroom”
Wash Those Hands
Choose Safe Toys This Holiday
One of the favorite gifts of
the holiday season is toys.
Toys are a great gift for
children as they can help
build imagination and
coordination. However,
sometimes they can be
harmful. According to
Prevent Blindness
America, “there were
more than 10,000 eye
injuries to children 14 and
younger related to toys
and play activities. Further,
90 % of these injuries were
preventable.”
Finding a toy that your
child will love and is safe
can be challenging.
Prevent Blindness America
offers these helpful hints
for choosing safe toys.
1. Avoid toys that shoot
or include parts that
fly off. Slingshots and
even water guns are
dangerous as they
encourage children to
target other kids.
2. Inspect toys for
solidness. Your child’s
toys should be
durable with no sharp
edges or points. You
want to choose toys
that can withstand
impact.
3. Look for the letters
“ASTM.” This means
the product meets the
national safety
standards set by
American Society for
Testing and Materials
(ASTM).
For more helpful tips on toy
selection for eye safety,
visit Prevent Blindness
America’s website at
www.preventblindness.org
include the tops and
bottoms of your hands, in-
between your fingers,
fingernails, thumbs, and
wrists. Once you have
covered all surfaces rinse
your hands thoroughly
and dry your hands with a
clean towel. Lastly turn
the water off with the
towel and not your hands
so that you do not re-
contaminate them with
germs.
Remembering key times to
wash your hands is also
very important. Make sure
that you wash your hands:
after using the
restroom, or changing
diapers
Simply put, hand washing
is the single most
important thing that we
can do to keep ourselves
and others from getting
sick. It is important to
remember how to
properly wash our hands
and when we should be
washing our hands.
There are several steps we
must take to ensure our
hand washing is effective.
First, you want to make
sure that you wet your
hands with warm water
and use soap. Next you
want to scrub your hands
together for 20 seconds
making sure you cover all
surfaces. Make sure to
cleaning up after, or
playing with your pets
handling money
before and after
eating
after touching your
eyes, nose or mouth.
after coughing or
sneezing into your
hands.
For more information on
hand washing checkout
these helpful websites:
www.henrythehand.com
www.cdc.gov
Have you ever noticed a change in
your mood this time of the year?
Did you know that it could be more
than just the blues?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
is a type of depression that occurs
at the same time every year. For
most people, this starts in the fall
and continues through the winter
months. Less often, SAD can cause
depression In the spring or early
summer.
Symptoms can start out mild and
progress over the season.
Symptoms may include:
Hopelessness
Anxiety
Loss of energy
A heavy feeling in the arms or
legs
Social withdrawal
Oversleeping
Loss of interest in activities
you normally enjoy
Appetite changes, especially
craving high carbohydrate
foods
Weight gain
Difficulty concentrating
While there is no specific cause of
SAD, several factors are believed to
play a role.
Your Biological Clock (circadian
rhythm) There is less sunlight in
the fall and winter which can mess
with our body’s internal clock.
Serotonin Levels. Serotonin is a
brain chemical that affects our
mood. The reduction in sunlight
during the winter months causes
serotonin levels to drop.
Melatonin Levels. Melatonin is a
natural hormone that plays a role
in our sleep patterns and changes
in season can cause a disruption.
We all have days where we feel
down, but if you are feeling down
more often than not, contact your
healthcare provider. There are
several treatments available for
individual suffering from SAD.
Treatment options from your
healthcare provider can include
light therapy, medications, and
psychotherapy.
There also
measures you can
take at home that
may help you as
well.
Make your
home
environment
brighter.
Open the
blinds or curtains and let the
natural light in. Sit close to your
windows.
Get outside. Even when it is
cloudy or cold, the outdoor
light can help you. The best
time to get outside is within
the first two hours of waking.
Exercise regularly. This can help
relieve stress and anxiety
which can increase SAD
symptoms. Being fit can help
make you feel better about
yourself and lift your mood.
For more information on SAD visit
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
www.mayoclinic.com
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 small garlic clove minced
Combine all ingredients in a
bowl; beat with a mixer at high
speed for 2 minutes or until
smooth. Serve with your favor-
ite veggies.
Ingredients:
4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream
cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 TBSP minced fresh
chives
1 TBSP minced fresh pars-
ley
Calories: 55
Fat: 4.4 g
Protein: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 1.5g
Fiber: 0.1g
www.myrecipes.com
Creamy Garlic-Herb Dip
“People who live in
places with long
winter nights are at
greater risk for
SAD.”
Is It More Than The Blues
set you up for failure, so start with
one change at a time.
Talk about it: Share you goals with
friends and family. Sharing you
successes and struggles makes it
easier and less intimidating.
Don’t beat your self up: No one is
perfect and you are bound to have
some setbacks as you strive to reach
your goal. Don’t give up,
there will always be ups and
downs.
Ask for support: Accepting
help from others who care
about you can help you stay
The New Year is approaching and
many find it a time to get out of the
holiday slump by setting resolutions
for the New Year. The New Year is a
time to reflect on the past and hope
to make positive changes in the
future. It is best to set small,
attainable goals instead of an
overwhelming goal. Setting realistic
goals ensures that you can attain
them. The American Psychological
Association offers these tips:
Start Small: Make resolutions you
think you can keep.
Change one behavior at a time:
Taking on too much too quickly can
on track and manage your stress. If
you feel overwhelmed, there are
always trained professionals that can
help. They can help offer you
strategies to adjust your goals so
they are attainable.
Visit the American Psychological
Association for more information at
www.apa.org
238 Front St. Cashton, WI 54619
200 W. North St Norwalk, WI 54648
Phone: 608-654-5100 608-823-7853 608-785-2550
Fax: 608-654-5120
www.scenicbluffs.org
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is a private
non-profit organization with two clinic sites offering
services by a staff of highly qualified health care pro-
viders. Our staff includes physicians, nurse practitio-
ners, dentists, dental hygienists, therapists, pharma-
cists as well as a chiropractor.
We offer a full range of medical, dental, chiropractic,
behavioral health and pharmacy services. We also
provide lab and x-ray services, disease screening, and
well child checks. There is often availability for same
or next-day appointments.
Scenic Bluffs is an independent health center. Our
staff has partnerships with area hospitals and clinics
to ensure we provide an active and efficient referral
system to meet the wide variety of our patients
needs.
Make You New Year’s Resolution Stick
Care in your Community
Scenic Bluffs accepts most private insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. We also offer a sliding fee
scale– called our Healthy Neighbor Plan– for our patients who do not have health insurance, have
insurance with limited coverage or high deductibles. Depending on your family’s size and income
the charges for your health care could be reduced.
Winter 2013 Fitness Class Schedule
Step and Sculpt Mondays and Wednesdays @ the Elementary School lobby 1/7-2/27 from 345pm - 445pm 16 classes with Chris Treleven Cost $40
Kickboxing Mix Mondays and Wednesdays at the Cashton Elementary Cafeteria 1/7 to 2/27 from 515pm – 615pm 16 classes with Stephanie Miller Cost $30
The Challenge Continues Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri & Sat @ 5:30-6:30am 1/3-4/27 @ the Cardio Lab 5 classes per week with Heather Olson Cost is $55 per month or $uper $aver deal $200 for all four months Save 10% by purchasing all four months!
Zumba in Norwalk Mondays and Wednesdays @ the SBCHC Gym in Norwalk 1/2 to 2/27 from 530pm – 630pm 17 classes with Jennifer Schmitz Cost $30 (Returning Participants- $25)
Zumba in Cashton Tuesdays and Thursdays @ the Cashton Elementary Cafeteria 1/8 to 2/28 from 530pm – 630pm 16 Classes with Amber McElhose Cost $30 (Returning Participants- $25)
Class Descriptions
Kickboxing Mix: Get both strength and cardio in one workout! Hi/Lo Kickboxing
Mix offers a variety of impact levels in high energy cardio combinations to help build endurance and get your heart pumping! The second half of the class will be devoted to strength circuits to tone that muscle! There's no getting bored here! [no equipment needed]
Zumba™: fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic
workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO DO! The routines feature interval-training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Join the "fitness-party" and make fit-ness fun! [no equipment needed]
The Challenge Continues: Whether your goal is to loose, gain, or maintain- let this class help you achieve your goals in 2013. You have the option of tracking your weight and inches along with wellness tips on nutrition and fitness. The class will incorporate strength, toning and cardio. The week will include Kettlebell on Monday/Thursday and core strength exercises on Tuesday/Friday. Leaving Saturday morning for a 90 minute Cardio/Weight class incor-porating interval stations. [Bring any of this equipment you have: exercise ball, Pi-lates ring, kettlebells, and yoga mat] ****If five days a week is too much of a commit-ment but you are still interested there are punch cards available ($3 per class).
Tread and Sculpt: This heart pounding and high energy level fitness class is a
combination of circuit weights and cardio equipment in addition to the most effec-tive, interval training! [no equipment needed]
CARDIO LAB HOURS Monday-Thursday: 5-7am & 5-8pm
Friday: 5-7am Saturday: 6-10am
$30 for a 3 month Membership! Sign up at the Cashton High School- 340 Coe St.
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