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Greetings!
Happy New Year! A new year is a chance for a fresh start, as many people work on their list of New Year's Resolutions. One popular resolution is to get fit and enjoy a healthier life.
ARC Physical Therapist Amy L. McDowell, PT, offers some suggestions for healthier living. We have included details on the Texting While Driving Ban effective in Illinois as of January 1, 2010. As always, we hope you enjoy the Spotlight Recipe of the Month. |
Getting A Good Start To Your New Year
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Amy L. McDowell, PT
January marks the beginning of a new year and for many people the
start of what will hopefully be a new routine of healthier living. New
diet and exercise routines are embarked upon. Health clubs
and gyms become as crowded in January as shopping malls were in
December. Often by mid-February though, the enthusiasm for new
routines has worn thin.
One type of exercise that in my experience people are more likely
to stick with is Pilates. Pilates is a form of conditioning exercise
developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1920's that incorporates strengthening and stretching exercises
emphasizing the core muscles. Specific routines are performed on an
exercise mat and also on specially designed equipment. Pilates
challenges the mind as well as the body by requiring participants to
become more aware of their posture, alignment, breathing, and core
control. Clients often continue with their workouts year after year,
modifying exercises as needed for injury or progressing to more
advanced routines as their strength and flexibility improves.
If you are looking to become more active in the new year, here are
some tips to help you stay consistent with your new regimen:
1. Choose an activity that challenges your mind as well as your
body by
making you think about what you are doing and how you are doing it.
2. Invest in some private lessons with an experienced instructor
to learn
proper technique and how to adapt exercises to make them safer
and/or more challenging for your body type.
3. Listen to your body. Minor aches and pains could develop into
an
injury that disrupts your consistency with exercise. If you
experience
any problems that don't seem to be resolving, ask your ARC physical
therapist or call 877-6PAINFREE (877-672-4637) to schedule a
free consultation.
Good luck and best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year!
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ARCextra! Balance Center
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 The new ARCextra! Balance Center
is now offering a FREE comprehensive balance screening to assess
your risk for falls. If you or anyone you know has problems with balance and
needs to be thoroughly evaluated please call Brad at 630.279.3114.
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New Year Brings Ban on Texting in Illinois
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In
an effort to reduce motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers, Illinois will ban
motorists from texting while driving beginning January 1, 2010. In addition, Illinois will ban the use
of cell phones when driving in a school zone or highway construction zone. All
drivers age 19 or younger are banned from any cell phone use while operating a
motor vehicle statewide. The City of
Chicago already
has a ban in place on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.
Studies
show that distraction while driving, which includes talking on the phone or
texting, is a leading cause of personal injury. Recent research finds 23-30
percent of motor vehicle accidents involve drivers who are not paying
attention. 
Beginning January 1, 2010 , while driving, you cannot:
Send a text Read a text Send an email Use the internet Download ringtones Send an instant
message
However you may continue:
Use of your GPS
(Garmin, TomTom, etc) Use of the cell
phone's GPS device Text only if traffic is stopped
and your car is in park or neutral Text if pulled over
on to the shoulder Text if reporting
an accident or injury
Violators
face a $75 fine. Three or more violations could lead to suspension of your
driver's license. One good way to avoid a violation for texting is to simply
turn off your cell before you start your car.
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is important to remember that your first responsibility as a driver is your
safety and the safety of others. |
Thank you for joining us in the fight against hunger!
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ARC Physical Therapy recently participated in
"One City, One Food Drive" with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The donations received are deeply appreciated and greatly needed by our hungry neighbors.
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Spotlight Recipe: New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas
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By: Roxanna Parks Reprinted from Allrecipes.com "Remember, black-eyed peas on New Year's Day brings good luck for the entire year!" Ingredients
1 pound dry black-eyed peas
2 cups chopped cooked ham
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
2 onions, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes
Directions
Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4
full. Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and
garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend
until the tomatoes are liquefied. Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all
ingredients to boil. Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to
3 hours, or until the peas are tender.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories:
120
| Total Fat:
3.4g
| Cholesterol:
9mg | |
Advanced Rehabilitation Clinics physical therapy is dedicated to quality care and patient satisfaction. Only ARC physical therapy has practitioners certified in gentle and effective neuromuscular techniques that address the root of the issue. We provide immediate relief and long lasting results. Thank you for subscribing to Advanced Rehabilitation Clinics Newsletter, and we hope you enjoyed the January 2010 issue.
Sincerely,
Advanced Rehabilitation Clinics, Inc. |
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