Realty Rave Jan 2017

David Burke Tel: 760-250-2570 January 2017 Hi James 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 4 mindful strategies for a healthy 2017 (BPT) - Losing weight and increasing exercise commonly make the top of New Year's resolution lists. Yet many people fall short of their wellness goals each year. What can you do differently in 2017 to ensure you're among those who succeed? "Mental health and taking time for yourself can greatly improve your chances of achieving your health and wellness goals," says the Mayo Clinic. "It's important to realize that changing any behavior is often a complex process that requires you to address the mental as well as physical aspects of the change you want to achieve." Below are helpful strategies from the wellness professionals at Mayo Clinic to assist you in achieving your goals this year: Be on your mental game Weight loss is a common New Year's resolution goal, but to achieve it, you'll likely need to do more than simply change your eating habits. Behaviors, thoughts and emotions may be playing a role in keeping you from shedding pounds. For example, not getting enough sleep can thwart better eating and exercise habits. Sleep deprivation can hinder your ability to control your emotions, interfere with positive thought processes and make you too tired to exercise regularly. Being aware of factors that contribute to negative habits not only can help you succeed, it can also help you sustain the changes. Be aware of self-talk Everyone has an integral dialogue, and it's the voice we all believe the most. Is yours negative or positive? The voice of your self-talk can greatly affect your confidence level. Pay attention to your self-talk and evaluate if what you're telling yourself is actually true. When self-talk turns negative, try to challenge it and find a more positive way to look at the situation. For example, turn "I always fail at losing weight because I eat too much" into "I enjoy eating fruits and vegetables and can easily eat three servings a day." It will take time and practice to learn how to turn negative self-talk into positive, so be patient with yourself. Fight boredom with fun and creativity People fail at wellness goals for many reasons, including boredom. Approaching your goals with a creative and fun attitude can help keep them fresh and exciting - and keep you on track! Try learning something new or vary your routine. For example, try a new recipe or modify your usual food choices. Learn to use a new piece of equipment at the gym, or take an exercise class to learn something you've always wanted to do. Dance around the house, take a healthy cooking class, read a book, travel, check an item off your bucket list or create a list if you don't have one. However you define "fun," if you enjoy what you're doing, you're more likely to want to keep doing it. Prepare to overcome setbacks No matter how committed you are to a goal, setbacks are normal. Don't let them derail you. Planning for setbacks and how you'll overcome them can help you stay on track for the long term. When planning how you'll reach a desired behavior change, try including some what-if scenarios. For example, if your fitness routine includes a yoga class after work and you get delayed, think about what you could do to still meet your exercise goal. You might be able to substitute another class or use body weight exercises at home. Having a back-up plan in case your original goal doesn't work out can help you avoid "all-or-nothing" thinking. If you experience a setback, be compassionate with yourself; change is rarely easy. Giving yourself a break will help you dust yourself off and get back on track. By taking a mindful and proactive approach to your health, you'll be on the way towards achieving your wellness goals through 2017 and beyond. HEALTH AND WELLNESS 3 ways heart disease can sneak up on you (BPT) - As Americans, our health is far from perfect, but over the decades, we've seen great improvements to medical care and lived longer lives. But new health data in a recent report might shake up our complacency: The federal government finds that life expectancy for Americans has dropped for the first time in 25 years. Though the factors are varied and complex, it has health experts and doctors taking a hard look at the current realities, including our rising obesity rate and the fact doctors may be reaching their limit on what they can do to treat heart disease. 1. Heart disease is often silent. Problems with the cardiovascular system can creep in gradually. Fully 80 percent - 4 out of 5 - of people who have a stroke have no symptoms beforehand. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and coronary artery disease are often silent, partly because the warning signs are not what most people expect. Symptoms are less obvious, such as a headache, shortness of breath or pain in the jaw. Even if you are already taking steps to manage your risk factors, a screening will give you and your doctor a picture of the health of your cardiovascular system. 2. Minor conditions are easy to ignore. Even if your screening doesn't reveal you're at a very high risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack, don't be complacent. Because your cardiovascular system is interconnected, plaque in one artery makes it very possible that plaque will eventually show up elsewhere. For example, a diagnosis of peripheral artery disease is a condition that is associated with leg cramping, but that's a diagnosis that should be taken as a warning. Because these leg arteries are literally narrowing, it could mean that the arteries to the brain could also narrow, creating the ideal conditions for a stoke. Likewise, if arteries to the heart were to narrow, that could lead to heart attack or heart failure. 3. Oral health is a window to artery health. For decades, researchers have seen a connection between oral health and heart health. Back in the 1920s for example, doctors thought they could cure heart disease by extracting teeth. While the connection is not yet fully understood, we do know oral plaque has a relationship to carotid artery plaque. It is also encouraged that patients also see their dentist regularly and take good care of their gums and teeth. RECIPE OF THE MONTH Caesar Salad Supreme Makes 6 servings and ready in 35 minutes.. Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, peeled, divided 3/4 cup mayonnaise 5 anchovy filets, minced 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cups day-old bread, cubed 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces Directions: Mince 3 cloves of garlic, and combine in a small bowl with mayonnaise, anchovies, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters, and add to hot oil. Cook and stir until brown, and then remove garlic from pan. Add bread cubes to the hot oil. Cook, turning frequently, until lightly browned. Remove bread cubes from oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes.      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 8 Daily Household Chores Put away dirty clothes in laundry baskets Wipe down bathroom sinks and tubs after each use (I am not talking about scrubbing here, just making sure toothpaste is not drying in a big glob, etc.) Prepare meals Clean up kitchen after meals, including both dishes, pots and pans, and a quick wipe of the counter and sweep of major crumbs on the floor Sort the mail Put things back in their proper place (also known as neatening or tidying) Empty trash bags in high traffic areas, such as the kitchen Make beds (this is optional, but it is always a nice treat to slip into a freshly made bed in the evening) DID YOU KNOW? Did you know the average golf ball has 336 dimples Did you know the word 'Strengths' is the longest word in the English language with just one vowel Did you know the movie 'Wayne's World' was filmed in two weeks Did you know the Amazon rainforest produces half the world's oxygen supply Did you know a group of frogs is called an army Did you know a group of rhinos is called a crash Did you know a group of kangaroos is called a mob Did you know a group of whales is called a pod Did you know a group of geese is called a gaggle Did you know a group of owls is called a parliament Did you know the first sailing boats were built in Egypt Did you know Brazil is named after a tree Did you know Brazil covers 50% of the South American continent Did you know Brazil borders every country in South America except Chile and Ecuador Did you know Hilton was the first international hotel chain Did you know the brand Nokia is named after a place in Southern Finland Did you know Monopoly is the most played board game in the world Did you know 96% of candles sold are purchased by women 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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