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March 2022
Sleep Awareness Week falls in March and reminds us of the value of having good, quality sleep in our lives. It allows our bodies and minds to recharge, remain healthy, and stave off diseases. When you aren’t getting SLEEP TIGHT: The Quirks and Truths of a Good Night’s Sleep
We all have a certain position or way in which we go to sleep. Some of my daughter’s friends require the TV playing in the background to go to sleep, which I think is crazy — I need it to be completely quiet and dark to fall asleep. Our 2-year-old Bernedoodle usually sleeps with my daughter, but when she is out at night, she comes and sleeps in bed with my husband and I. She’ll get hot and hop down for an hour or so and then come right back up, right in between us. It’s a vicious cycle. She weighs 65 pounds, but after trying to move her at night, you’d swear she’s a 6,000-pound bed hog. Sleep is one of those interesting things where you get into a routine and things such as down pillows make you sneeze, and dogs that bed-hog throw a giant wrench into the equation. I’ve noticed that I’m much more particular now than I was in the past about how I sleep. While I love to sleep on my stomach, I can’t really sleep in that position anymore because I’ll wake up with an aching back.
I just recently returned from a business trip and was reminded of how important a good, clean, and comfortable hotel bed is. You can call me a bit of a bed snob, but I need a nice, firm mattress with comfortable sheets and pillows. I don’t think I’m alone in saying that we all like our bed to be a certain way. At home, my feet need to be covered with the sheets, but my husband likes his feet to be out. So, his side of the bed is untucked at the bottom and mine has to be tucked in. (There’s always a fun fight about where the middle of the bed is to determine where the sheets are tucked and untucked.) We each have three pillows and we cannot swap them. When the sheets are changed, we have to make sure that the right pillows get put back on the correct side of the bed. If your routine is jumbled up or impacted by pain from a condition or injury, it certainly can make your sleep a nightmare instead of an opportunity to enjoy a nice and relaxing dream in your comfortable bed. For pesky pain, now is
good quality sleep due to pain and discomfort, that can haunt you with fatigue that carries over from day to day. In addition to this, you may become groggy, argumentative, and irritable. According to the National Sleep Foundation, healthy adults should prioritize getting between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. However, many of us get far too little sleep and lack a consistent sleep schedule needed to provide for this. My husband and I are fairly consistent when it comes to our sleep. At 9 p.m., our television goes off and we read in bed for 20–30 minutes. I’ve found that turning in for the night at the same time each day makes a big difference in the quality of sleep that we get. I have three pillows that I sleep with. One pillow goes between my legs to support my back, one goes beneath my head, and the last one goes on my head to cancel out noise. This last one is a feather down pillow that I’ve had for two decades.
a great time to take advantage of our 50%-off laser sale. For more information about that, check out page 3 or call us at 508-528-6100 to learn more! Prioritizing good sleep is self-love!
When it compresses down, all of the feathers gather. I’ve come to the conclusion that I am allergic to these feathers because many times, I wake up sneezing and it keeps me up at night. I think I finally need to part with this pillow, and it’s breaking my heart a little bit.
–Dr. Stacey Raybuck Schatz
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PATIENT of the MONTH Judith Carden WALTHAM HOUSE (THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS)
5 Ways to Deal With Annoying Robocalls PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY AND KICK SCAMMERS TO THE CURB According to the latest data, scammers and telemarketers make 1,528 robocalls to Americans every single second. No wonder they’re driving us all crazy! Some of these calls are legitimate reminders about doctor’s appointments and payment plans, but around 55% of them are just nuisances — and we can’t rely on the government to stop them. If you’re sick of hearing about “your car’s extended warranty” or the “student loans” you paid off 40 years ago, try these five tips to cut down on robocalls and outwit scammers. 1. EXPLORE YOUR CARRIER’S FREE TOOLS. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all offer services to cut down on scam calls. Some of them are free and/or come with your phone, but others you have to pay for or activate. If you have Verizon, for example, you can download the “Verizon Call Filter” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Visit your carrier’s website or call them to learn about the tools they offer. 2. DOWNLOAD AN AD BLOCKER. For extra protection, you can download a separate ad blocker from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Hiya is a free app that will give you caller ID and block spam calls, and Nomorobo is an award- winning option that’s free for landlines and costs $1.99 per month for cellphones. 3. WHEN IN DOUBT, LET IT RING OUT. If you don’t recognize the number calling, don’t answer. You can always call back if they leave a legitimate voicemail. 4. SUSPECT SPAM? HANG UP. So, you accidentally answered a spam call. Whether it’s a person or a robot on the line, hang up immediately! Even saying your name or the word “yes” could set you up for identity theft. 5. HANDLE VOICEMAILS WITH CARE. If you get a suspicious voicemail, never call the number or visit the website given by the caller. Instead, Google the company or agency they claimed to be with and call that number. If the real agency has no idea about the call, you’ve just escaped a trap. By taking all five of these steps, you can protect yourself and your wallet from Ponzi schemes, identity thieves, and annoying telemarketers. For even more specific advice, visit AARP.com and search “The Definitive Guide to Reducing Robocalls.”
“I believe that today’s youth deserve to live a life in which they feel safe, respected, supported, and cared for by those who surround them. Waltham House does this for our struggling youth in our own community. Waltham House is the first residential group home designed specifically for LGBTQ youth in New England and is one of only three of its kind in the nation. It provides a safe and supportive living environment with 24-hour staffing for up to 12 LGBTQ youth ages 14–18. The staff prepares them for either reunification with their families, transitioning to foster families, or to prepare for independent living.” –Judy Judy has worked with us at ProPT for a few different issues over the years and is currently progressing well in physical therapy after having surgery. With each course of care, she is a partner in her therapy program, dedicated to her home exercises and self-management. In the clinic, she shares her infectious laugh that brightens everyone’s day. ProPT wanted to recognize Judy as March’s Patient of the Month for all of her hard work and dedication! We at Professional Physical Therapy would be honored to donate to the charity of your choice if you become our next Patient of the Month!
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Biannual 50%Off Laser Sale Newsletter Offer Only Once you can determine what is motivating you to pursue your specific goal, you can figure out how to harvest that motivation to push you when the going gets tough. Goals with a true meaning behind them are much more likely to be reached than those that are put into place just for show and to impress others. Dig deep and find your true purpose behind your aspirations. ARE YOUR GOALS MEASURABLE? Over the course of working to achieve your goals, will you be able to stop and check in with yourself on your progress? Make sure that your goals are clear and well-defined and include precise dates, amounts, and times so you can keep tabs. With the larger picture in mind, set smaller goals for yourself with deadlines along the way so you can stay accountable. The overall goal is to use your time and resources effectively to get you where you want to be. you one step closer, and it all starts with proper planning and goal setting. Here are some tips to get you to where you want to be sooner. FIND YOUR MOTIVATION. What is the story behind your goal? Why do you really want to visit all seven continents? What excites you about reading 100 books this year? Why do you want to learn how to windsurf? Are you setting out to achieve your goal to better yourself? Do you want to better support your family by getting a new job? Is your son or daughter the driving force behind your dreams? March 13–19 is Sleep Awareness Week. If you are losing sleep due to pain and discomfort related to sprains and strains, low back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritic conditions, disc issues, sciatica, neck pain, sports injuries, tendinitis, and more, laser therapy can offer you relief! We are offering 50% off of our laser packages. Our Class IV Lightforce Laser focuses light to jump-start a biological cascade of events to stimulate healing and pain relief. It’s a noninvasive, safe, and effective way to relieve your pain and catch some better zzz’s.
TELL EVERYONE. This goes along the lines of holding yourself accountable — but it’s much better when others do the same! The moment you set out to lose a considerable amount of weight, to save up enough cash to buy a boat, or to run a marathon, tell your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and even strangers. The more people who know what you plan to accomplish, the more people there are who you can’t let down. You’re obligated to follow through, or it will be embarrassing to have to go back and say that you changed your mind. GET YOURSELF ORGANIZED. Lastly, get everything surrounding your goal organized. What tools are required to make your goals a reality? What clutter needs to be removed from your life to help you stay focused? Do you spend too much time on social media? Is the television a distraction for you? If so, clear it out! You don’t have to wait until tomorrow to get started. Start small today — you’ll be glad you did. As the old saying goes: “You can’t accomplish it until you try.” So, why wait?
Easy March Madness Chili
INGREDIENTS
• 2 lbs ground beef • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning • 1 tsp ground cumin • 2 16-oz cans diced tomatoes • 2 16-oz cans small red beans • 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
DIRECTIONS
1. In a deep pot, brown the beef, stirring often. 2. Once beef is cooked, add chili powder, Creole seasoning, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute. 3. Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, and tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. 4. After the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and let chili simmer for 15 minutes. 5. Serve with toppings of choice, like cheese, sour cream, or chives.
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Inside This Issue
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Sleep Awareness Week
Patient of the Month
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Handle Robocalls Like a Pro
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Biannual 50% Off Laser Sale
Easy March Madness Chili
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Start Achieving Your Goals Today.
A QUICK PEP TALK WHY NOT TODAY? What if you got started today? Oftentimes, people talk about “when this happens …” or “I can’t wait for …” But what if instead of waiting around for the perfect time, you began working on your goals now? You know that job you hope to one day have secured? Although you may not be qualified yet, how about starting to work on building up your resume with the skills and education necessary for the position? If you want to run a 5k race by the end of the year, but aren’t much of a runner, why not start slowly with some light jogging today? When it comes to learning French, you could invest in a course now. While some personal aspirations may seem only attainable in the distant future, there is always something you could set out to do today that gets
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