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WELLNESS

BacteriaBYE-BYE,

These handy tips will have you showing germs the door.

E. COLI, SALMONELLA and Listeria bacteria cause                   »» Sponges—These kitchen supplies are the perfect breeding
foodborne illness and can probably be found on surfaces              ground for germs. Microwave sponges for two minutes daily
in your kitchen. About 36 percent of items in the average            to sanitize them, and store them in a dry place.
kitchen contain E. coli, and almost all are home to some
yeast and mold.                                                   »» Countertops—Switch to paper towels or disinfectant wipes
                                                                     you can throw away after one use as your go-to countertop
   Fortunately, your kitchen’s bacteria levels don’t have to be      cleaners.
this high. Keep raw meat, poultry and seafood separate from
other foods. This rule should be followed when transporting and   »» Sinks—Use disinfecting cleaner twice a week to rid your
refrigerating groceries, as well as when preparing food. An easy     kitchen sink of any germs.
tip: use different utensils for each ingredient in your recipes.
                                                                  IF STOMACH ILLNESS STRIKES, IT COULD BE FOOD POISONING
GIVE GERMS THE BOOT                                               DUE TO BACTERIA. VISIT WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG AND
                                                                  SELECT INQUICKER TO CHECK IN AT ONE OF NAVICENT
   To disinfect your kitchen, start with the biggest culprits.    HEALTH’S THREE URGENT CARE LOCATIONS.

EXERCISE IS EVERYWHERE

Fall’s lower temperatures make it easier to enjoy
outdoor workouts.

IT’S TOO EASY to skip exercise by saying “I don’t have time to go to the gym
today.” Fitness centers are great places to exercise, but you don’t need one
to get a good workout if the weather is mild. You can practice most of your
exercises outdoors.

   “When you’re walking down the street, mix up your walking,” says Lisa
Seneker, CPT, GEI, Group Fitness Supervisor at Wellness Center, Navicent Health.
“Take giant steps and drop into a lunge. Turn to the side to do side steps or go
into a squat.”

   You can use your surroundings as workout equipment. Try a park bench or
picnic table for dips, crunches or stretches. When walking or running outside,
motivate yourself to get to the next landmark, then pick another one and keep
going. It’s easier to do that outdoors than on a treadmill you can get off at any
time. You can also find extra motivation and enjoyment by exercising with friends.

   Seneker recommends “run-walking,” a program that combines walking and
running—or walking and speed walking for those not ready to run. Walk a
minute, then pick up the pace for a minute to increase your heart rate and
calorie burn. Repeat for as long as you like.

READY TO GET MOVING? TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WELLNESS CENTER,
NAVICENT HEALTH’S PERSONAL TRAINERS AND GROUP FITNESS PROGRAMS, CALL
478-477-2300 OR VISIT WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG, SELECT “PREVENTION &
REHABILITATION,” THEN “THE WELLNESS CENTER AT NAVICENT HEALTH.”

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