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We all want to live a healthy and happy life. One way to succeed at this is to eat healthier meals. My doctor has told me many times that I can eat whatever I want, but to do so in moderation. As we age, watching our diet is very important. No one enjoys getting sick, so here are some suggestions that you might want to remember, so that your golden years might become even more golden:
Spinach and dandelions are excellent for complaints of the liver.
Asparagus purifies the blood.
Tomatoes act upon the liver.
Beets and turnips are great appetizers.
Lettuce and cucumbers have a cooling effect upon the system.
I’ll share more of these health tips next week. I think I’ll go fix myself a peanut butter and onion sandwich. Please don’t knock it if you haven’t tried it.
A reminder to my Jewish friends. Yom Kippur begins this evening at sundown. SHALOM!
If they miss you, they’ll call. If they want you, they’ll say it. If they care, they’ll show it, and if not, they aren’t worth your time.
Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) is in need of mentors. If you have at least one hour a week, and enjoy volunteering, this might be right up your alley. Qualifications are simple, because you have everything you need already. Just be yourself. Volunteering at TRAM will give you the opportunity to have fun, while building good relationships. TRAM will train you and support you. If this interests you, please e-mail TRAM at: tram@frontier.com. You may also phone them at: 269-278-8726.
Even though we are already in October, there is still the threat of being bothered by mosquitoes. It’s rumored that October will still have warm weather and mosquitoes love it. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is getting a lot of coverage from all forms of media. People have died or have gotten very sick from this, so it is important that all of us be aware of the dangers. We must all be prepared to protect ourselves and our families. Here are some things to remember:
All it takes is one bite from an infected mosquito to get EEE.
Be aware of the risk: Anyone can get sick, especially young children and adults age 50 and over. These folks have the highest risk.
Use mosquito repellent while outdoors.
Be aware that the peak biting hours are from dusk until dawn.
Cover-up with sleeves and pants.
Support community-based mosquito control programs.
Vaccinate horses against EEE and West Nile Virus.
I wonder why we are so obsessed with trying to find intelligent life on other planets, when we can’t even find intelligent life here.
The Immaculate Conception Church, 601 South Douglas Avenue, in Three Rivers will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Friday, October 11, from noon until 5:45 PM. If you have any blood in your system, you are cordially invited to attend. This event is FREE.
I’d rather look back at my life and say, “I can’t believe I did that” instead of saying, “I wish I did that.”
See you Out and About!
Submitted by Norm Stutesman
