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DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART
To Ustick Dental Cares Day
Nine years ago, Ustick Dental Office began participating in
people end their unnecessary pain. Dental care is extremely important to our overall health, but far too many people in the U.S. can’t afford it. And if you’ve ever had pain in your mouth, you know how debilitating it can be. We’re grateful to help our community in this way, and it’s great to see how much better our patients immediately tend to feel.
Dentistry From the Heart. I wanted to find a way to give back to the community, and I realized that my role as a dentist allowed me to help people in a way that most other people couldn’t. It became a perfect fit, and Dentistry From the Heart has allowed us to provide free dental care to people who can’t afford it. In addition to this, it’s been wonderful for everyone here since the entire office is always involved in the cause. It is so important that information about this event is spread far and wide so that it reaches people who really need dental care. On the day of the event, we will see residents from all over the Treasure Valley and even beyond. It is clear to us that there is a great need for services like this in our area. No matter how much we accomplish or how many people we see, there’s always more to be done. It’s a good reminder about all that we have to be grateful for and how beneficial it is for us to share. Over the past few years, we have shifted from participating with the national nonprofit, Dentistry From the Heart, into creating our own free dental day we call Ustick Dental Cares Day. There’s always a need for dental care, and it’s why we continue to host Ustick Dental Cares Day each year. I’m glad we can use our resources and knowledge to provide people with access to dental care.
need a few signatures from the patient(s) when they arrive. For patients scheduling a hygiene appointment, it’s often been a while since they’ve last seen a dentist, so we will do as much cleaning as possible during a one-hour time frame. Each patient who schedules extractions will receive X-rays and numbing prior to the procedure. If more than one extraction is needed, we’ll try to perform them if time allows. Our goal is to get as many people out of pain as possible. Patients will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and we will have a limited number of walk-in appointments available on the day of the event. Spots tend to fill up quickly, so if you or someone you know could use our help, please sign up online as soon as possible. We look forward to helping more people this year and hope to see you there!
This year, we’re repeating Ustick Dental Cares Day on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. People 18 years or older can sign up for a free dental cleaning or extraction. Registration for the event begins on Monday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. through UstickDental.com. In preparation for our event, we have sponsors who provide lunch and snacks so we can focus all of our energy on the people who need our help. They say it takes a village, and that truly applies to this event. Serving our community with free dental care would not be possible without help. As always, I’m very grateful to our team at Ustick Dental Office for getting behind this event and for their consistent willingness to lend a hand. They make this special day possible. During the registration process, patients will fill out paperwork, including medical history. Before the appointment, we’ll review the paperwork and contact the patient if any additional details are needed ahead of the appointment. We’ll also
-Dr. Rigby
We’ve all come to look forward to this day, and it’s a wonderful feeling to help
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4 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness Embracing the Power of Now
Have you ever sat down to eat a bowl of ice cream, then looked
present, and productive, especially in times of stress.
down a minute or two later to notice you only have one bite left? What about reaching your destination in the car and not recalling one thing about the entire trip? With the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s tough to be present 100% of the time, but we shouldn’t let our minds go on
Slow down. Try savoring the process of a task, even if it isn’t your favorite thing to do. Paying deliberate attention to your daily actions and activities,
like doing the dishes or even folding laundry, promotes healthy focus and reduces feelings of being overwhelmed. Get moving. Incorporating exercise and movement into your daily routine helps you to become aware of your body’s sensations. You’ll be more appreciative of how your body responds to different stimuli and movements, and this trains you to be more aware of yourself. Practice mindful eating. Do you always eat in front of the television or computer? Try eating without distractions, dine in good company, or pay closer attention to flavors and textures of the meal — it’s good for both your body and soul!
autopilot. Not only can this be a safety hazard, but it may also impact important relationships and reduce our enjoyment and satisfaction. With busy schedules and long to-do lists, how can we be more mindful? Here are four tips to help you embrace the power of now!
Use the power of meditation. You don’t need to meditate for a long time, and it certainly doesn’t require special poses or guidance. But taking just five minutes out of
your day to focus on your breathing and clear your mind counts as meditation. It can help you to be more aware,
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SO THEY ACTUALLY TASTE GOOD The Smart Way to Freeze Fruits and Vegetables
1. Break out the cookie sheet. Berries for smoothies and apple slices for pie tend to stick together when you freeze them, which turns them into one giant lump you have to hack apart to steal a serving. To avoid this, break out a cookie sheet after you’ve washed and sliced your fruit. Spread the pieces or berries out on the sheet and pop the whole thing in the freezer for a few hours or even overnight. When the fruit is frozen, pour it into a glass jar or freezer bag. Thanks to the initial freeze, nothing will stick together. You can pour a serving into your oatmeal or scoop it with a measuring cup hassle-free. For more kitchen hacks like this, follow @zerowastechef on Instagram. 2. Blanch, blanch, baby! Vegetables lose their crisp texture, bright color, and tasty flavor over time, even in the freezer — but you can hit the pause button on that process by blanching your veggies before you freeze them! Blanching is really simple: All you have to do is boil the vegetables for a short time, dunk them in an ice bath, and drain the water before freezing. (The University of Minnesota Extension has a great blanching guide listing times for each vegetable. Just search “University of Minnesota Blanching” online to find it.)
If you’re like us, you get pretty excited when fresh fruit and vegetables go on sale. It means you can buy the good stuff and really stock up! Then you can freeze those extra berries for your smoothies and that broccoli for your stir-fry.
This is a great money-saving strategy, but if you’ve done it before, you know freezing fruits and vegetables isn’t as easy as it seems. If you don’t do it right, you can end up with clumps of flavorless, stuck- together produce destined for the trash! It doesn’t have to be that way. Next time you’re freezing fruit or vegetables post-sale, use these two hacks to get flavorful, easy-to- cook results every time.
You can combine these two hacks for fruits and veggies to ensure they’re tasty and easy to cook with every time.
TAKE A BREAK
Creamy Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Nothing highlights fall quite like pumpkin-inspired dishes. Grab your blankets, turn on your favorite movie, and enjoy a delicious meal.
Ingredients
• 5 cups of low-sodium
• Salt, to taste • Pepper, to taste • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese • 2 tbsp olive oil
chicken or vegetable broth • 2 cups Arborio rice • 2 cups of pumpkin, diced • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin purée • 1/2 yellow onion, minced
Directions
1. Heat the oven to 400 F and arrange a rack in the middle. 2. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine broth, rice, diced and puréed pumpkin, and onion. 3. Season with salt and pepper, then stir until evenly combined. 4. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until water has been absorbed and rice granules are puffed. 5. Remove from the oven and stir in basil, grated Parmesan cheese, mascarpone cheese, and olive oil. Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
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BOISE WELCOMES THE SEASON OF CHANGE PUMPKIN PATCHES, FESTIVALS, AND MORE
As the leaves change and the weather gets cooler, one thing is for certain — fall is upon us. Check out these fall-tastic activities that the whole family can enjoy. Linder Farms Fall Festival Also known as one of the best pumpkin patches in Idaho, Linder Farms is a destination hotspot for all your fall needs. Its ode to fall features hayrides that will take you around their almost 30 acres of pumpkins — that’s three separate patches with up to 60 pumpkin varieties to choose from. They also have a hay-bale maze for the kids and a more complex corn maze that boasts more than 3 miles of paths. As if it couldn’t get any better, the farm features a petting zoo, tire playground, pony rides, and even a mechanical bull. This event will keep going throughout the months of September and October, and ticket prices may vary, so check out Linder.Farm for more details. Cabalo’s Orchard and Gardens If your family embraces organic lifestyles, this is the place to be. Over three generations of the Cabalo family cultivate 10 acres of
seasonal produce — all without pesticides! Open to the public Thursdays–Sundays in October, you can pick your own pumpkins, pie pumpkins, and buy three varieties of apples. The hayrides are free, but the decorative gourds, corn stalks, unpasteurized apple cider, and mini straw bales are available for purchase. It’s everything you need to decorate your home for the season. Take a look at CabalosOrchard.com for more details. Fall and Gourd Festival This four-day extravaganza will take place from Sept. 22–25, and it involves all things fall and gourds. Guests can tour the exhibition of arts, crafts, gifts, and demonstrations that have been created by talented members of the Idaho Gourd Society. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a destination shopping experience. Even better, it is completely free! Whether you go alone, are with friends, or visit with the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For more information, check out FranzWitte.com .
There’s no better way to embrace the season of change than by making fall memories that’ll last a lifetime.
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