Missouri Ozarks Community Action
Health and Wellness Center
December 2016
Winter is coming, is your car ready?
Cold temperatures, ice and snow make for harsh winter conditions, is your car ready?
One of the most important components of your vehicle, for safe winter travel, is your tires.
The more tread the better. Your tires should have at least half of their original tread depth
remaining. To check this stick a quarter into the tread groove and if all of Washington’s head
shows, it’s time for new tires. The more tread you have means that the tire is better able to
push water and snow out from under it and will grip the road better. Check you tire pressure
and make sure each tire is filled to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation
pressure.
Checking your antifreeze is another important step in winterizing your vehicle. You do not
want your coolant to freeze. This will cause it to expand and damage your engine block.
Your engine coolant is a ratio of water to coolant. Your owner’s manual will have this for you,
if you have any concerns a repair technician can help you with this. Cold temperatures
reduce the capacity of your battery. This means it takes more battery power to start your
vehicle in the winter. Inspect your battery cables for cracks and breaks, the terminals should
fit snug with no loose connections and have your battery voltage checked.
Replace worn out windshield wipers and keep your windshield wiper fluid filled.
Remember not only does the snow falling from the sky need to be cleaned off your
windshield but also the mucky slush that is splashed from the roadway or other vehicles.
Always have an emergency kit with you. Some of the items to keep on hand are:
* blanket, hat and gloves
* small shovel, flashlight and jumper cables
* ready to eat snacks, water and any medication you may need
Plan ahead and check the weather, allow extra time to arrive at your destination, keep your
gas tank full and your cell phone charged. Taking a little time to be prepared can keep your
travels safe.
Wash Your Hands.
Practice fire safety.
Be smoke-free.
Keeping hands clean is one
winter months. Keep candles away from
Avoid smoking and breathing
of the easiest steps you can
children, pets, walkways, trees, and
other people's smoke. If you
take to avoid getting sick
smoke, quit !
and spreading germs to
Most residential fires occur during the
curtains. Never leave fireplaces, stoves,
or candles unattended. Don't use
generators, grills or charcoal-burning
Call: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
devices inside your home or garage.
or talk to your health care
Install a smoke detector and carbon
provider for help.
others. Wash your hands
with soap and clean running
water for at least 20
seconds. If soap and clean
monoxide detector in your home. Test
water are not available, use
them once a month, and replace
an alcohol-based product.
batteries twice a year.
Manage stress.
The holidays don’t need to take a toll on
your health. Try not to over-commit and
Bundle up for
warmth.
Cold temperatures can cause
serious health problems,
especially in infants and older
adults. Stay dry, and dress
warmly in several layers of
loose-fitting, tightly woven
clothing
Get your
vaccinations.
Vaccinations help prevent
diseases and save lives.
Ask your health care
over-spend. Balance work, home, and
provider what vaccinations
play. Get support from family and friends.
you should get based on
Practice time management. Keep a
your age, lifestyle, travel
relaxed and positive outlook.
plans, and medical history.
Get exams and screenings.
Monitor the children.
Children are at high risk for injuries that can lead to death or
Schedule a visit with your health care provider
disability. Keep a watchful eye on your kids when they’re
for a yearly exam. Ask what tests you should
eating and playing. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food,
get based on your age, lifestyle, medical
drinks, choking hazards (like coins and hard candy),
history, and family health history.
household items, and other objects out of kids' reach. Learn
how to provide early treatment for children who are choking.
Make sure toys are used properly.
Twelve thoughts for Christmas
1. Take a walk around your neighborhood, mall or town to look at lights and decorations.
2. Soak your tired aching shopping feet in some warm coconut oil.
3. Go to HWC to walk off some of those extra calories.
4. Healthy treats are the way to go, slow down on the cookies.
5. Build a snowman or play in the snow.
6. Vanilla scents in your home will help calm and relax you.
7. Drink lots of water. Water will relieve headaches and keep you hydrated in those winter months.
8. Keep healthy snacks handy in those long airport lines.
9. Focus on small portions, don’t overload your plate at each meal.
10.Relax around your family and friends and sip on some hot tea.
11. Watch Christmas movies in your favorite pajamas.
12. Be kind to yourself. If you have over eaten, try better at the next meal, pick more vegetables.
Pumpkin Bread
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup whole milk
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two loaf pans with oil or butter, and set aside.
Mix the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat
with an electric beater. Add pumpkin and milk, mix well. Pour the batter into the two greased loaf pans.
Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry. Be careful not to over bake. Let
the loaves rest for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack. Source: The Competent Cook
Calories 179
Fat 4.2g
Carbs 33.75g
Protein 2.48g
KIDS CORNER
Spot the 8 differences
Star, bird, hat ribbon, nose, scarf, buttons, shovel, and snowball
Winter Fun Facts
In Winter, days are shortest and the nights are longest.
No two snow flakes are alike but all snowflakes have 6 sides.
The record for the most snow angels at one time was set in Ontario Canada in 2004 when a couple of
schools joined to create 15,851 snow angels.
Antarctica set the record for the worlds coldest temperature at -129(degrees Fahrenheit)
Average snowflakes fall at 3.1mph.
Ice is a considered a mineral.
60% of the Earth's fresh water is stored in the polar ice caps.
The tallest snowman was 113 feet 7 inches tall. Named Angus and made in Bethel Maine.
The largest snowflake recorded in the Guinness World Book of Records fell in Montana and was
15 inches wide.
The all-time world record for the largest snowfall in a single day was set in the United States on
December 4, 1913, when Georgetown, Colorado received a staggering 63 inches of snow – more than
five feet.
Chionophobia is the fear of snow.
MOCA Health & Wellness Center
Calendar of Events
December 2016
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
1
Fri
Sat
2
3
9
10
16
17
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
4
11
18
25
6 Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Zumba Class
6:30pm-7:30 pm
Warren Senior Center
11:00 Wayne Cooper
7
8
Diabetic Class
10:00am-11:00am
Warren Senior Center
11:45 Soap-O
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
13
14
15
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Zumba Class
6:30pm-7:30 pm
Diabetic Class
10:00am-11:00am
Warren Senior Center
11:45
White Elephant Bing
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
20
21
22
22
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Zumba Class
6:30pm-7:30 pm
No Diabetic Class
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Closed
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27
28
29
30
Closed
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Zumba Class
6:30pm-7:30 pm
No Diabetic Class
Yoga Class
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
5
12
19
24
31
2 Closed for
New Year’s
Day
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