Tips for Prevention When the Temperature Drops AVOID A WINTER INJURY
Wintertime brings beautiful landscapes, but all that snow and ice creates an increased risk of injury. Daily tasks, like clearing out your sidewalk, could result in a painful fall. If you suffer an injury, physical therapy is a great way to recover quickly and safely. But we wanted to provide some tips to help you avoid that cold-weather accident in the first place. When it comes to winterizing your home, preparation is key. Try to clear pathways early and often so you don’t have to deal with an immense amount of snow. Any areas that are prone to freezing over should receive a little extra attention. In public spaces like parking lots, use the frame of your car to support yourself as you get a feel for the slickness of the ground. Simply taking the time to watch your step can greatly decrease the chance of slipping.
Appropriate clothing and footwear can also make a difference. Avoid shoes with smooth soles in favor of a pair with a little more traction. Bundling up for errands will keep you from needing to rush from the car to the store to minimize your time in the cold. If you do end up on some icy terrain, try to walk as flat-footed as possible. The more of your foot that makes contact with the ground, the more stability you’ll have. The great outdoors isn’t where the most potential slip-and-fall hazards exist during the winter. Entryways with heavy foot traffic tend to get wet and slippery as well, especially when there’s snow on the ground. Whether you’re stopping at the mall or heading into work, be mindful of wetness on the floor.
you stay safer around all the snow and ice. If this winter is anything like last year, you’ll be thankful you practiced some preventative habits.
Unfortunately, not all winter injuries are avoidable. But these techniques will help
Wisdom FROM HARRY
RECIPE: HOLIDAY STAR COOKIES
I think dogs in general have a special sense for Christmastime. We dogs are very sensitive to energy levels of humans, and Christmastime in particular seems to raise that energy to heights unseen during the rest of the year. Dogs pick up on the pace of activities, the tone of conversations, and all the comings and goings during this time of the year. The smells around the house are especially noticeable — the smell of the Christmas tree, the smell of pumpkin pie, the smell of cooking food. It all raises a dog’s anticipation, excitement, and hope for TREATS! Christmas food is the best: cookie crumbs that fall to the floor, dropped candy, tamales, and my favorite: leftovers smothered in gravy. OMG. We can definitely depart from our ordinary diet plans that keep us healthy the rest of the year. It’s hard to bark “no” to all the wonderful things humans eat at this time of the year.
I’m just going to say this — I hope my canine friends don’t get into too much of the good stuff and get sick. Sometimes, humans have to be reminded not to overindulge their beloved pets this time of the year. So that’s my “good dog” message for Christmas, and I hope no one shows this to my owners, Al and Michelle, hee hee hee. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all my followers. Harry
Ingredients
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2½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
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¼ cup coconut oil, melted
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5 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
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½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. 2. In a small bowl, mix coconut oil, agave, and vanilla. 3. Mix wet ingredients into dry. 4. Roll out dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper until ¼ inch thick. 5. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Remove top piece of
parchment paper and dust dough with almond flour. 7. Cut out cookies with a small star cutter. 8. Using a metal spatula, place stars on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 9. Bake at 350 F until edges are lightly browned, 5–8 minutes.
www.aptorthosports.com • 3 Recipe inspired by elanaspantry.com/star-cookies.
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