On the MOVE
A newsletter from the OICM
www.oicm.cmmc.org
VOLUME III, WINTER 2013/2014
Smoky Après Chili
(for the slow cooker)
Serves 8
Don’t hibernate! Get outdooors.
Yes, the days are short, the weather is cold, and it’s very tempting to settle down in
your favorite chair to read, listen to music, or watch TV. If there’s a blizzard out there,
this is a pretty good idea. Otherwise, we recommend getting outside and moving!
Maine offers so many opportunities for fun winter sports that can fight off SAD
(Seasonal Affective Disorder), keep you in shape, and even help you look forward to
January and February! No matter your age or activity level, you can easily find fun
things to do. Brisk walking (using trekking poles and traction shoes depending on the
terrain) is good for your heart, lungs, and legs. Make it even continued on back
Dress for the weather
UPCOMING SEMINARS:
It can get pretty darned cold in Maine, and
our weather is changeable. Dressing right
for the day and your activity is critical for
outdoor enjoyment and safety.
Hip Fracture
If we can give you just one hint on dressing
for any winter sport, it’s this: wear layers.
Here’s why. Your body will feel the cold
when you step outside. However, once you
get moving, you can actually become so
warm your body can start to perspire. And,
of course, as you slow down, you can begin
to feel chilled. With layers, you can add or
take off clothing as needed.
We checked in with the National Ski Patrol
for cold weather dressing advice. Visit:
http://www.nsp.org/slopesafety/howtodress.aspx
Preventing hip fractures and what to know
if it happens to you or a loved one.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 6 – 7 p.m.
Hand/Elbow
Dr. Lauren Adey will discuss prevention and
treatment of hand, wrist and elbow pain.
Thursday, February 6, 2014 6 – 7 p.m.
Location:
Central Maine Medical Center
Chairmen’s Rooms
12 High Street, Lewiston, ME
To RSVP, please call 207.783.1328 or email
[email protected]. For a full schedule of other
seminar topics, locations, and details visit
cmogroup.org/our-blog or call 207.344.2288.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground beef or turkey (or substitute
12-oz. package of tofu “crumbles”)
1 large Vidalia onion, diced
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 14.5-oz. cans fire roasted tomatoes
½ cup water or chicken broth
2 15-oz. cans of beans, black or kidney,
rinsed and drained
DIRECTIONS
In skillet, cook the meat and onion until
browned 7-8 minutes (If using tofu
crumbles, sauté with an onion and 2 tsp
olive oil) then add crumbles after 5
minutes. Remove from heat, drain any
fat from mixture.
Combine all spices in small bowl and
stir to blend. Add spice mixture to
skillet, and stir to combine. Add the
mixture to slow cooker pot, then add
water/broth, tomatoes and beans. Stir
well.
Set slow cooker on low before you head
out the door. Enjoy 6 to 8 hours later
(May be garnished with sour cream or
shredded cheddar cheese and served
with tortilla chips or rice).
Tip of the day: Burn those calories!
Three hours of downhill skiing (NOT counting the lift!) burns about 1,086 calories —
snowshoeing for the same time uses up just over 900 calories. Don’t forget to stretch
afterwards. Then enjoy the feel-good reward of being physically tired. Thanks, endorphins!
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more fun by walking with friends or family
members, including any canine companions!
Really, really, really, really
don’t like being outdoors in
the winter?
Get your exercise indoors. You
have plenty of options for staying fit
even when the weather outside is
frightful.
There’s indoor tennis — bowling —
racquetball — spin classes — dance
programs — volleyball — basketball
— gym routines — indoor rock
climbing — indoor tracks — martial
arts — all fun and beneficial.
Look around. Find classes,
sessions, and groups. Check
online, stop by your local fitness
center, or contact your town’s
recreation department to find out
what is available.
If you’re looking for more of an adrenaline rush,
hit the slopes for downhill skiing or boarding or
head to the mountains and ledges for some ice
climbing. Other fun activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating,
winter hiking, nature photography, sledding,
and good old-fashioned snowball fights! There’s
really no excuse to sit on the couch all winter.
As with any activity or sport, there are commonsense rules to follow so you stay safe.
• When starting any new sport, take a lesson
from an individual, organization, or school
• Use the correct equipment and make sure it’s
tuned up for top performance
• Monitor yourself during the day — stay
hydrated, eat enough to make up for extra
calories burned, and be careful of exposed skin
www.oicm.cmmc.org
Meet Dr. Jeff Bush
Dr. Jeff Bush
is an orthopaedic
surgeon, specializing in
joint replacements. In
the winter months he
enjoys time outside
with his family, including skiing,
snowshoeing and winter hiking.
“I encourage my patients to stay as active
as possible year round. Getting out and
enjoying some winter hiking and
snowshoeing can be great winter-time
activities for anyone, including those that
have had joint replacement surgery. Just
remember to stick to trails you know you
can handle, gradually build your way up to
slightly more challenging trails, warm up
before hitting the trail and stay hydrated.”
• Most accidents happen when you’re tired and
chilled — that’s the time to knock off for the day
• If you are going anywhere “off the beaten
path,” be sure to leave destination and estimated return dates with friends or family
Here are some sites to help you enjoy more of
Maine in the winter:
• Maine Tourism: www.visitmaine.com/
attractions/winter_activities
• Skiing in Maine: www.skimaine.com
• Snowmobile Maine: www.mesnow.com
• L/A Trails: www.latrails.org
moving stories from our readers
“Dr. Patrick Fallon’s approach was
informative and collaborative.
There are a lot of people who can
fix my knee in the health care
industry, but I felt like at Central
Maine Orthopaedics, it was more
an experience of health CARE.”
— Joshua S., patient in 2013
To get in touch with us, please send an
email to [email protected] or a regular
letter to Kelly David at CMO, 60 Minot
Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210.
at the oicm, patients are our primary focus. While we are ready to treat you with the
most advanced surgical procedures, we put emphasis on wellness, prevention, and self care.