Gilbert PT - December 2018

throughout the rest of the school year. 3 Ways to Use Leftover Candy During the Oh-So-Sweet Holiday Season

Sometimes we get a little too much of the sweet stuff. Between Halloween and New Year’s Day, candy is everywhere. It’s at home, at work, and on store shelves. Then, as the year comes to an end,

Bake with it. Whether you have an excess of candy corn or candy bars, you can bake with your sweet leftovers. The next time you make

many people start thinking about eating right and losing weight. When those are your New Year’s resolutions, you have to do something about all the leftover candy so it’s not around come Jan. 1.

chocolate chip cookies, swap out the chocolate chips for candy corn. Or the next time you make brownies, chop up leftover candy bars and add them to the batter. From peanut butter cups to mint patties, there are so many different types of candies that can take traditional baked goods to the next level.

Here are a few ways to get rid of your leftover candy ASAP.

Donate it. While you may have an abundance of sweets, not everyone does. Consider donating wrapped and packaged candy to your local food bank or other nonprofits, including local homeless or women’s shelters. You can also look into donating candy to nearby schools. Many teachers will gladly take candy off your hands to reward students (or themselves) with treats

Store it. Although not great for you, candy is fine to eat in moderation. A

good way to moderate your holiday treat intake is to store your leftover sweets in the freezer. That way, you can pull a little

from your supply each month to make sure you aren’t overdoing it. That said, be sure to check the expiration dates on all candy you save.

Patient Testimonial Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

hearing that challenge, Dr. Jon went into high gear! He assembled my team made up of Beth, Rachel, and Pat, whose help and guidance ended up being irreplaceable.

“Each therapy session included walking on a treadmill for five minutes. At first, I wobbled. Several times, I moved forward only to take a step backward. But the Gilbert Physical Therapy team continued with an upbeat attitude, encouraged me, and cheered me on until I could walk at a decent speed for 3 1/2 miles on the treadmill. “In the end, I beat the challenge and made it to the game! Not only did I walk around the stadium, but I walked around the whole campus. Because of this progress, I was able to have an amazing time with my son and grandson! Since then, I have joined a gym. I walked 4 1/4 miles during my last visit, I do aerobics for 30 minutes each week in a class, and I have exercises to do at home to help me continue moving forward. I can’t express how thankful I am to Dr. Jon, Beth, Rachel, and Pat for using their expertise, their support, their tenacity, and compassion to give me solutions to my back problems.”

“The day that I first walked through the doors of Gilbert Physical Therapy, my back was hunched over, I was leaning slightly to one side, and I was experiencing excruciating pain. After my initial evaluation, Dr. Jon determined that I had sciatica and arthritis. With a positive attitude, he assured me things would get better. That day, I told Dr. Jon that my son had issued a challenge: He wanted me to get to a point where I could walk “long” distances without assistance. My son wanted to take me to a Virginia Tech football game to see my grandson, who works with HokieVision as part of the team. Upon

–NANCY A.

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