Realty Rave Dec 2016

David Burke Tel: 760-250-2570 December 2016 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 AND SAFETY 6 simple strategies for eliminating holiday stress (BPT) - Whether it's a brand-new Bentley or a classic 1970 Mustang, most people have a car they dream about. If they're lucky enough to own it someday, you better believe they're going to take care of it. Regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping a vehicle in tip-top shape. The same is true of the human body, particularly the joints. "Prevention is the only thing that actually prolongs the health of your joints, similar to the care of a machine," says Matt Johnson, health and performance expert and president of On Target Living. "If you want something to last as long as possible, and to cost as little as possible over the long run, you have to do maintenance, checkups, and change the oil. Taking care of your body is no different. If you do, your joints can last until you're 80, 90, or even 100 without tendon or ligament issues." Johnson notes that joint issues are some of the most common concerns he sees in his practice. These issues can happen at any age, although many start to manifest between the ages of 40 and 50, after years of wear and tear cause pain and inflammation. Johnson's mantra: If you take care of the body it will take care of you. To help people of any age maintain joint health, he provides this four-point joint maintenance plan. 1. Rest The first part of healing the joints is to rest the joints. Massage, meditation, light yoga, stretching, and cool baths are great ways to rest the joints. Additionally, quality sleep each night is essential. (Quick tip: Take an epsom salt bath once a week.) 2. Healing Nutrients Studies show that omega-3 fats can help support joint health by limiting inflammation after exercise and boosting hormones that help the body heal. Take a daily, high-quality omega-3 supplement that has been third-party tested for purity. 3. Superfoods Superfood herbs and spices help the body get maximum nutrients in minimal amounts. For example, curcumin and bromelain are both great for helping joint pain and repair. Remember, limited processing of the product is ideal for optimal absorption. 4. Exercise and body alignment You can't have optimal joint function if the body is out of alignment. There are five key joint checkpoints: ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and neck. This is where you start to achieve perfect posture, after which you can focus on strengthening the large muscles. "The best age is always now," says Johnson. "Start as soon as possible and think about it like you take care of a car or nice jewelry. Joints are meant to last as long as you live. The key is to take care of them with quality nutrition, normal exercise, and adequate rest." HEALTH AND WELLNESS 3 tips to prevent common holiday injuries (BPT) - Every year in the U.S., there are more colds than people. Annually, nearly 320 million Americans catch 1 billion colds, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Seven in 10 people will turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to help them feel better - and many of these medicines may contain acetaminophen. In fact, acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drug ingredients to reduce pain and fever, found in more than 600 OTC and prescription (Rx) medicines. When used as directed, it is safe and effective. However, taking more than the maximum daily dose (4,000 milligrams) is an overdose, and can lead to liver damage. "Family members play an important role as caregivers when administering medicines safely," says Mark Gibbons, director of programs and operations at Caregiver Action Network, a member of the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC). "It's important to double check all medicine labels to be sure you're not accidentally doubling up on acetaminophen." Each year, acetaminophen overdose causes about 26,000 hospitalizations. It's important to know the dose that is right for you and your loved ones. With the arrival of cold and flu season, the AAC's Know Your Dose campaign offers some helpful tips for preventing illness and safe medicine guidelines if you do get sick. Preventing illness You can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from getting sick, including: * Get vaccinated for the flu. It's the best way to minimize the chance you'll get the flu and spread it to others. Even if you got a flu shot last year, you need to get one this year, too. Each year's shot is different, specifically designed to prevent the strain of flu expected to be most prevalent this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone 6 months and older get vaccinated. * Be diligent about washing your hands regularly. Each time you wash, scrub for at least 20 seconds - about how long it would take to run through two renditions of "Happy Birthday." * Avoid actions that spread germs, like touching your face, especially the eyes, nose and mouth. If you do get sick, stay home from school or work to avoid spreading germs to others. * Maintain good health habits, including getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly, drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutritious food. All these actions help build your immune system. Know your dose If you or a family member does fall ill, you may decide to treat symptoms with medicine, which might contain acetaminophen. To ensure you're using acetaminophen safely, follow these steps: * Always read the label on any medicine you take. Be sure you understand and follow the dosing instructions. * Know if your medicine contains acetaminophen. It's important to know which of the medicines you're taking contain acetaminophen so you can ensure you're not taking too much. * Take only one medicine that contains acetaminophen at a time. Taking more than one medicine that contains acetaminophen could put you at risk for exceeding the maximum daily dose. RECIPE OF THE MONTH Chef John's Honey-Glazed Ham Makes 16 servings and ready in 2 hours and 50 minutes.. Ingredients: 3/4 cup water, or as needed 2 whole star anise 12 whole cloves, or more to taste 1 (7 pound) country-style ham 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch cayenne pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Pour water, star anise, and cloves into the bottom of a roasting pan. Place a roasting rack into the pan over the water, anise, and cloves; place ham on rack. Cut 1/4-inch deep slashes 1/2-inch apart lengthwise and crosswise across the top of the entire ham. Bake ham in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Whisk brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until glaze has a thick, smooth consistency. Brush glaze all over ham. Continue baking ham, brushing glaze on every 20 minutes, until glaze is deep golden and ham is heated through, about 2 hours 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Use a kitchen torch to heat the glaze on the ham until it is crispy and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes.      View my website  Email me  View Featured Listings  Property Search   Compliments of: David Burke Realty Executives Desert Lifestyles 78065 Main St. Suite 101 La Quinta, CA 92253 Tel: 760-250-2570 Cell: 760-250-2570 Fax: 800-774-5902 David@LaQuintaRE.com e-Pro Household Tips Microwave Cleaning Wipe out all large particles of food and other crumbs inside the microwave. Fill a bowl about halfway with water, and bring it to a boil in the microwave, approximately 2-3 minutes. If your microwave also has a smell, add lemon juice to the water before boiling. After the microwave has stopped keep the door of the microwave closed for an additional 5 minutes or so to allow the steamy water to work on loosening all the gunk and splatters inside. Take the water out VERY CAREFULLY. (Sorry, I don't mean to shout, but I don't want you to get burned by the still scalding water when you take it out.) Now you can easily wipe out all the food particles and splatters because they were loosened by the steam. In the future, make sure that you wipe up all spills as they occur to keep from having to do this steam cleaning too often.   No Harsh Abrasive Cleaners Now a word of caution on how to clean a microwave -- do not use abrasive cleaners inside the microwave. You can also try a paste of baking soda and water to clean the inside of your microwave if there is an odor, although I prefer the method above with the lemon juice. DID YOU KNOW? Did you know Jamaica has 120 rivers Did you know a cats urine glows under a blacklight Did you know white cats with blue eyes are usually deaf Did you know cats have a peripheral vision of 285 degrees Did you know small dogs usually live longer than larger breeds Did you know domestic cats dislike citrus scents Did you know cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length Did you know China manufacturers 70% of the worlds toys Did you know The Great Wall of China is approximately 6,430 Km long (3,995 miles) Did you know paper originated from China Did you know the wheelbarrow is invented in China Did you know tree hugging is forbidden in china Did you know the film 'Mary Poppins' was filmed entirely indoors Did you know all of the clocks in the movie 'Pulp Fiction' are fixed to 4:20 Did you know instant coffee was invented in 1901 Did you know the human body of a 70 kg person contains 0.2mg of gold Did you know rice is the staple food for 50% of the worlds population Did you know Pearls melt in vinegar Did you know there is no butter in buttermilk About Us Whether you are looking to buy or sell, we are here to assist you in accomplishing your real estate dreams. 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