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From Behind the Wheel
Owners Robynne Redmon and Jim ClinkscalesWe are pleased to be able to offer this monthly email newsletter for your
information and entertainment.
This issue marks the very
first print version of the newsletter!
We are committed to providing
quality of life enhancing transportation services to seniors and people in need
of assisted transportation.
Although we began our business through divine inspiration, we find that we are
inspired regularly by the people we serve.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so
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August Birthdays
1 Carolyn Williams
4 Robynne Redmon
22 VG Kellum
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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin.
It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up
the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious.There
are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and
erythrodermic. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, appears as
raised, red patches or lesions covered with a silvery white buildup of
dead skin cells, called scale. Psoriasis can occur on any part of the
body and is associated with other serious health conditions, such as
diabetes, heart disease and depression. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis
Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic
arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the
joints.Psoriatic arthritis can develop at any time, but it most
commonly appears between the ages of 30 and 50 and affects men at a
higher rate than women. Genes, the immune system and environmental
factors are all believed to play a role in the onset of the disease. Early
recognition, diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis are
critical to relieve pain and inflammation and help prevent progressive
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Symptoms of Inner Peace
Be on the lookout for symptoms of inner peace. The hearts
of a great many have already been exposed to inner peace and it is
possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic
proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now,
been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world.
Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:
· A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.
· An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
· A loss of interest in judging other people.
· A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
· A loss of interest in conflict.
· A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom).
· Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
· Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
· Frequent attacks of smiling.
· An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
· An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
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Alcohol Use May Be A Problem For Older Adults
Some people whose drinking habits do not change over the years and
decades may find that they develop problems with alcohol when they get
older -aging lowers the body's tolerance for alcohol. A drink now and
again as one ages will not usually cause any harm,
 However, alcohol can
become a problem for older adults, especially if they are taking certain
prescription medications,
have health conditions, or do not control
their alcohol intake. The 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that
approximately 40% of Americans aged 65 or more consume alcohol. The
majority of them do not have a drinking problem. However, a proportion
do drink too much. An individual may have a drinking problem but is
unaware of it. Problems with alcohol among elderly people are more
common among males than females.
When the human body ages it breaks down (metabolizes) alcohol more
slowly than it did when it was younger, resulting in higher sensitivity
to the effects of alcohol. Alcohol stays in a senior's body much longer,
compared to a younger person's body.
A male senior who weighs 150 pounds and drinks 1 glass of wine will have
a higher percentage of alcohol in his blood than a 25-year-old male who
also weighs 150 pounds and drinks the same amount of wine. The same
comparison can be applied to females. One of the reasons for this is
that the amount of water in our bodies drops as we age.
As older people are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol than
younger people, they also have a higher risk of having alcohol problems,
even if they have not increased their regular alcohol intake compared
to 15 years ago.
Consuming alcohol can make certain health problems worse, especially
conditions which are more common as we get older. Examples include, diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), congestive heart failure and liver problems.
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Grilled Chicken Involtini
Grilled chicken breast stuffed with fresh basil and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (3-4)
- fresh basil
- mozzarella or provolone cheese (shredded or slices)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- (optional) very thinly sliced prosciutto
- (optional) basil pesto
Directions
- Cover chicken breasts with clear plastic wrap on cutting board.
- Pound until thin (1/4" or so) or until chicken doubles in size. Be careful not to pound so thin that the chicken tears.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover each chicken breast with fresh basil leaves in a single layer.
- Sprinkle or lay slices of cheese on top of the basil.
- Tightly roll each chicken breast with cheese and basil on the inside.
- Use butcher string to tie together (if you pounded them thin
enough, and rolled them tight, you may not need the string to hold them
long enough to get them on the grill.)
- Lightly brush each roll with olive oil. Preheat grill for medium direct heat.
- Grill 10-12 minutes, rotating 90° every 3 minutes. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.
- Optional - top each roll with thin sliced prosciutto and basil pesto for extra flavor.
- Serving suggestion - sun dried tomato or Parmesan risotto
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