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David Burke Tel: 760-250-2570

July 2014

Hi David Welcome to this month's edition of the RealtyRave newsletter. We hope that you find it filled with interesting and useful information! Please think of me with any real estate related questions you may have - now and in the future. It would be my pleasure to be of assistance to you. The single highest and best compliment a Real Estate Professional can receive is a referral to friends, family or colleagues. As appropriate, please feel free to forward this Newsletter and/or my contact information. Thank you! David Burke HEALTH & SAFETY 7 health myths that might surprise you (BPT) - Living a healthy life takes some resolve, but success often comes down to knowing what pays the biggest dividends for a given effort. Health coaches are great sources for this insight. They’ve seen it all on the job and learned a lot in their training. Myth No. 1: An aerobic workout boosts your metabolism all day. Wrong, it just burns calories while you’re doing it. Muscle-strengthening exercises, however, will burn calories long after your workout. Myth No. 2: If you don’t break a sweat, it’s not a workout. Wrong, sweat is just the body’s way of cooling itself. A better reflection of effort is the talk test: your workout is moderate if you can talk, but not sing, and vigorous if you need to take a breath every few words. Myth No. 3: You should stretch before you exercise. Not really, you could hurt yourself. Better to stretch after you’re warmed up with light, smooth movement of gradually increasing intensity. Myth No. 4: Frozen fruits and vegetables are less healthy than fresh ones.Actually, they’re both healthy. Frozen fruits and vegetables are generally picked and frozen at nutritional peak. Canned can be a fine choice if you’re watching your budget. Avoid fruits packed in syrup. Myth No. 5: Cigars and chewing tobacco are safe because you don’t inhale.This is another myth. Cigar smokers have higher rates than nonsmokers of death from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and are four to 10 times more likely to die from cancers of the throat, mouth, lips, larynx and esophagus, according to the American Cancer Society. People who chew tobacco are more likely to develop oral cancers that affect the tongue, lips, cheeks and gums. Myth No. 6: Stress happens. There’s nothing you can do about it. Not true, stress doesn’t have to overwhelm you. There are several approaches to managing it. Set priorities and tackle simple problems first. Then move on to complex difficulties. Practice relaxation exercises. Make yourself more resilient by eating smart, exercising and avoiding tobacco. Myth No. 7: Cold turkey is the best way to quit tobacco. Nope. It’s just one of the ways to quit, and the more times you try to quit, the better your chances of succeeding. Research indicates to help improve success rates, you need: the desire and readiness to quit, some form of pharmacotherapy (nicotine replacement therapy or prescription medications) and social support (family, friends, health coach). Keep this information in mind as you go about improving your health, and most importantly, don’t give up. HELPFUL HINTS The tween years: How to survive as a parent (BPT) - There’s the summer vacation you dream of: happy children playing games, parents relaxing, cheerful grandparents, smooth roads, short lines and easy-to-schedule outdoor sports and activities for the kids. And then there’s the reality, which more closely resembles “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” The film follows the all-American Griswolds as they drive the family station wagon cross-country to visit the Walley World theme park. At one point, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) faces a mutiny by his “tween” children, who urge an immediate end to the vacation. Tweens, or 10- to 14-year-old individuals “in between” childhood and adolescence, are notorious for mood swings. More than 20 million tweens live in the U.S., according to an estimate by the 2010 U.S. Census. As tweens begin puberty, they face many challenges, including middle school, social issues, homework, and the stress of having responsibilities. At this stage of development brain and body development changes also occur that they may not understand. These changes are very normal. All tweens have mood swings to a certain extent. At this age, tweens are discovering who they are and where they fit into the world. They are beginning to socialize with the opposite sex and are defining who they are through the clothes they wear and the music they listen to. They are building a self-image and comparing themselves to others their age. Tweens may be moody, pouting, even tantruming like when they were a toddler. Tweens will sulk and whine as well. Research has shown that this is how tweens communicate their anger, frustration and displeasure with certain situations. It’s also important to take the time to listen and respect what they are going through. Praise them, making sure that the praise is meaningful and descriptive. Help them build their self esteem. Teach your tween to solve problems by brainstorming with them. Generally your tween should grow out of the moodiness by the time they turn 16. RECIPE OF THE MONTH Grilled Shrimp Scampi Ingredients: Makes 4 servings  2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced garlic ground black pepper to taste crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional) 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined Directions In a large, non-reactive bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and black pepper. Season with crushed red pepper, if desired. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

View my website  Email me  View Featured Listings  Property Search   Compliments of: David Burke Re/Max Consultants 47170 Washington Street La Quinta, CA 92253 Tel: 760-250-2570 Cell: 760-250-2570 Fax: 800-774-5902 David@LaQuintaRE.com e-Pro Household Tips Mildew Stains Soak in a solution of 1 teaspoon of bleach per quart of water, or sponge with vinegar. Rug Stain Remover Use foamy shaving cream to remove spots from rugs. Paint remover For Skin Baby oil will remove most oil-based from skin. Ink Remover From Skin Remove ball-point ink from skin with margarine and damp cloth. Furniture Spot Remover Combine one part linseed oil to four parts turpentine and apply with a soft cloth to furniture. This will clean, remove spots, and shine your furniture.  Grease Remover An effective and non-abrasive grease remove is ordinary shampoo. It can be sued on many surfaces, from bathroom utilities to skin. DID YOU KNOW?"Did you know" Fun Facts: Did you know a cat has 32 muscles in each ear Did you know Perth is Australia's windiest city Did you know Elvis's middle name was Aron Did you know the flag for Libya is unlike any other being a solid green color Did you know goldfish can see both infrared and ultraviolet light Did you know the smallest bones in the human body are found in your ear Did you know cats spend 66% of their life asleep Did you know Switzerland eats the most chocolate equating to 10 kilos per person per year About Us Whether you are looking to buy or sell, we are here to assist you in accomplishing your real estate dreams. Burke and Associates has been awarded the "Top Listing Agent, 2011, and 2012" by Keller Williams Realty. Call today and let us put our tools, techniques and skills to work for you! Also, be sure to ask us about our monthly specials for our new construction developments! P.S. Referrals are the highest compliment a sales professional can receive from a client. Please pass my name around to your friends, family, and acquaintances so that I can provide them with the best real estate experience possible!

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