SomersetFamilyPT July 2017

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July 2017

Doing Independence Day Right FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS OF THE PAST AND PRESENT

Happy Independence Day, everyone!

decided to switch up our Independence Day celebration by having a huge family softball game. Four of our families got together — there must have been 30 people involved — and we split up into three teams and drove to a local field to play. We spent the whole day at the field playing softball and watching each other from the sidelines. This is one of my favorite Fourth of July memories. Maybe we will do it again someday. Aside from the year with the softball game, my family normally took us to the local Fourth of July parade on the boulevard to watch the display, wave flags, and eat candy. I always looked forward to watching the parade with my parents and siblings. Sometimes I even walked in the parade with my Boy Scout troop and my baseball team. Those were hot and fun days. Though I love this month because of my family’s big Fourth of July parties, the whole month is a time of celebration. This month, we celebrate my brother Bobby’s birthday, my daughter Shannon’s birthday, and my nephew Matthew’s birthday. I want to wish all of them a happy birthday and a year of prosperity. I love you guys! Happy birthday!

This year, my family and I celebrated the Fourth of July like we normally do. My brothers and I got up early in the morning and headed out to the golf course to play a few rounds. After finishing up at the golf course, we met up with the rest of our families to have a barbecue at the pool. We make the traditional burgers and hot dogs, but we also throw in a few family twists and recipes. All the cousins love getting together to eat and play in the pool, and the adults enjoy it as well. Our barbecue always attracts a great number of people, and it’s one of the few times in the year we can all get together. At the end of the day, our family leaves the pool to go find a fireworks display to watch. We all sit together, our necks craned back to the sky, and watch the night light up for an hour. Afterward, some of us go back to one of our houses to continue the festivities, and others go home to sleep. All in all, our Fourth of July is always a great time. My family is dedicated to making every Fourth of July a great experience, and I think that it was something our parents instilled in us when we were younger. One year in particular sticks out in my mind. I must have been about 14 or 15 years old, and our family

– Kevin Kurtz

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Grow Crystals With Your Kids A mentally sedentary summer can cause your child’s learning to stagnate and backslide, erasing the equivalent of as much as two months of in-school learning. But you can have fun with your kid this summer and help them learn at the same time. Try this project from sciencebob.com, which demonstrates how geodes are formed and gives a primer on the science of crystals. The results are stunning! Keep Your Child’s Mind Active With This Fun Summer Experiment! Place the shells in an egg carton lined with wax paper to hold them upright. Boil the water and pour half a cup into each coffee mug, followed by ¼ cup of one of the soluble materials, stirring until it dissolves. Keep adding the solid slowly until the water is supersaturated — this simply means that the water has absorbed all it can and any additional solid won’t dissolve.

Then, add food coloring to the solutions. See what creative color combinations your child can come up with.

All you need are some clean eggshells, water, several different soluble materials (salt, sugar, baking soda, borax, cream of tartar), coffee cups, spoons, food coloring, and egg cartons.

Carefully pour the solution into an eggshell, filling it as full as you can without the solution overflowing or the egg tipping over. As the water evaporates (be patient!) crystals will begin to form inside the eggshells. But how? As the water is heated, it expands, allowing more space for the dissolved solution. When it cools and evaporates, that space goes away, and the solids are forced to become solid again.

First, crack the eggs as close to the

narrow end as possible. Then, clean the eggshells in hot water, which allows you to pull the skin out of the inside.

Patient Success Story

See, science is fun and educational! Check out further science experiments on sciencebob.com , sciencekids.co.nz , or redtri.com/classic- science-experiments !

Do You Love Somerset Family Physical Therapy? Refer a friend to SFPT and receive an entry to win a $100 gift card when they become a new patient. REFER A FRIEND! Somerset Family Physical Therapy

“After having pneumonia and being in bed for a few weeks, my strength and balance had diminished. I came to SFPT to regain my strength/ balance. I could not be more pleased. Kevin and his staff are very friendly, caring, and professional. I am going to highly recommend SFPT to all my friends and family. Thank you so very much!”

– ROSEMARY STEVENSON

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Move Free Testimonials

As part of our fitness initiative here at SFPT, we have successfully implemented a few new fitness programs that have paired very well with the physical therapy that goes on here at the clinic. The program we have received the most praise for is Move Free. This program is based on balance, coordination, basic strengthening, and fall prevention. This program has seen a steady increase in client participation since it began a few months back, and everyone has been pleasantly surprised by the amount of progress they are able to make in a short time. But just because clients are able to take some impressive steps toward enjoying their quality of life does not mean that they are considering stopping any time soon. Here are a few of the amazing testimonials we have received from members of the Move Free program.

“I have been coming to Move Free three times a week for four weeks. I have noticed that I am much more balanced and have increased my strength in this short time. I thoroughly enjoy the program and plan to continue. Diego is very thorough and very patient.”

– JEAN LEGOFF

“I was lucky to find Diego’s Fit-4-Life program already in place when I finished my physical therapy, so I moved seamlessly to exercise therapy with Move Free program. Diego’s program is innovative, challenging, and fun, and I intend to continue forever. What better gift could I give myself?”

– GRACE ALBERT

“I came to improve my balance and posture after falling some time ago. Diego works me to the bone. He is very patient and expects nothing but excellence. I have improved so much with Diego’s help in a very pleasant atmosphere.”

– MARY RYAN

Mexican Quinoa Have a Laugh!

One-Pan

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 jalapeno, minced • 1 cup quinoa • 1 cup vegetable broth • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned, or roasted • 1 teaspoon chili powder • ½ teaspoon cumin • Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced

• Juice of 1 lime • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium- high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. 2. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice, and cilantro. 3. Serve immediately.

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Destination: Happy People VISIT THE HAPPIEST PLACES IN THE WORLD — IT’S CONTAGIOUS

beaches, rich culture, and perfect weather give tourists a taste of paradise that the natives enjoy all year long.

Visit a hustling,

bustling tourist trap and

Next in line is a state that has little in common with the Aloha State. Alaska came in second place for the third consecutive year. With eight national parks, including Denali, Glacier Bay, and Gates of the Arctic, Alaska’s 663,000 square miles are filled to the brim with the wonders of nature. THE HAPPIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD Denmark has long been the standard-bearer in this category, but this year it relinquished the title to its Scandinavian sister. Norway is home to some of the most breathtaking vistas on earth, most notably its western fjords like the world-famous Geirangerfjord and Nærøfjord. For the city wanderer, you’ll find choice seaside restaurants and walk- able streets in towns like Bergen, the country’s second-largest city, which sports rainbow architecture and a 15th-century waterfront. Knowing the heart of a destination begins and ends with its people. Tack on beautiful scenery and daydream-worthy activities, and you just found yourself the perfect vacation.

what do you get? Crowds of competitive travelers and a local populace that is sick to death of them. Visit a

place with happy people, and you get good service, friendly faces, and you’ll learn firsthand what Harvard researchers affirmed in a 2012 study: Happiness is contagious. Luckily for the average traveler, the places that topped a nationwide Gallup poll and the United Nations’ annual World Happiness Report have plenty to offer in addition to cheerful locals. THE HAPPIEST STATES IN THE U.S. If we were to tell you that Hawaii is the happiest state in the country, you probably wouldn’t be surprised. And sure enough, Hawaii ranked first in overall happiness for the sixth consecutive year. The sunny

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