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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>The LIFE Center for Independent Living  </B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The LIFE Center for Independent Living "><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Text only Other Services Provided"><U>Text only Other Services Provided</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Text only Discussion Groups"><U>Text only Discussion Groups</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Text only Upcoming Events"><U>Text only Upcoming Events</U></A>   |   <B>Text only News Letter</B>   |   <A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Text only Outreach Offices"><U>Text only Outreach Offices</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Text only Consumer Corner"><U>Text only Consumer Corner</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Text only Contact Us"><U>Text only Contact Us</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Text only Four Core Services"><U>Text only Four Core Services</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Text only News Letter</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>News Letter</B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Georgia" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>The Independent Spirit </B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>2009 New Year's Resolutions </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>With the holiday season past us, it is once again time for the annual New Year's Resolution. The New Year's Resolution comes in many shapes and forms. Some of us want to lose weight that we have gained over the holidays, some may want to start a fitness program, other will want to stop smoking and stick with it this time. With a recession eminent, people will try to manage their debt by saving money, Others will try getting a better job and furthering education to better themselves in 2009. In doing some or all of these things, can help reduce stress levels at home and the work place. It makes us feel better about ourselves knowing we are doing something to better our lives. All goals no matter how big or small are achievable goals if we think and plan ahead for them. Here is some tips on how to plan for your New Year's Resolution:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Create a trigger- focus on your goal, don't slip back into old habits.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Replace lost needs- whatever you are giving up-replace it with something healthy.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Write it in ink - writing your commitment on paper will be a constant reminder of what you are trying to</B></div> <div> <B>do.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Commit for a month- try to stick to your change for 30 days, then you can go from there. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Keep a Journal- This will help you track your progress and see how far you have gotten.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Increase positive feedback- this is to reward your behavior. If you slip up, start over- if you mess up,</B></div> <div> <B>know that you can start over and stick with it.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>One habit at a time- Change habits one at a time, it is easier that way.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Be consistent- Give yourself time to condition yourself.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Learn from mistakes- if you fail, see what made you fail and correct it. Whatever you goals may be, we</B></div> <div> <B>can all succeed if we put our minds to it!</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Happy New Year!!         </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >       </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Roy Henson-Walks for Relay for Life</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Roy Henson walked on the Central High School Football field after the football game on September 5, 2008 to try and raise money for Relay for Life. His goal is $10,000 and he is around $8,000 now. Roy, works at Mineral Area College and is a board member here at Life Place Center. Above, in the picture, is Tom Gibson (Roy's Friend), left and Roy Henson, right, walking for Relay for Life with a crowd cheering him on behind in the background. If you would like to donate, please contact Roy at Mineral Area College at 573-431-4593 for more information.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Important Phone Numbers</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Keep these numbers:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BJC 573-756-5353</B></div> <div> <B>EMAA (Madison County) 573-783-5226</B></div> <div> <B>EMAA (SFC) 573-431-0103  </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bodoni MT Condensed" ><B>  </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>EMAA (STG) 573-883-7252 </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bodoni MT Condensed" ><B>   </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Habitat for Humanity 573-760-1702</B></div> <div> <B>MARMC 573-756-4581</B></div> <div> <B>MARMC physician referral 573-756-6118</B></div> <div> <B>Madison Medical Center 573-783-3341</B></div> <div> <B>Medical Arts Clinic 573-756-6751</B></div> <div> <B>Parkland Health Center 573-756-6451</B></div> <div> <B>PHC physician finder 573-431-3338</B></div> <div> <B>Shared Blessings 573-358-2998</B></div> <div> <B>SFC Comm. Partnership 573-760-0212</B></div> <div> <B>Social Security office 573-431-2610</B></div> <div> <B>STG Memorial Hospital 573-883-2751</B></div> <div> <B>U</B><B>nited Way of SFC 573-756-5677 </B></div> <div> <B>USA Drug (FM) 573-756-1024</B></div> <div> <B>VA Clinic 573-760-1365</B></div> <div> <B>Vocational Rehab 573-218-6100</B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Mobile Small Engine Repair</B></div> <div> <B>628 N. Mahn Springfield, MO 65802</B></div> <div> <B>417-869-8053/866-367-1156</B></div> <div> <B>We repair scooters and power chairs, we can also install lifts.</B></div> <div> <B><U>WE COME TO YOU!</U></B></div> <div> <B>Interested in a new power chair, scooter or lift- Call us!!</B></div> <div> <B>Call toll free: 866-367-1156</B></div> <div> <B>Ask for Sharon or Bill</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Healthy for Life Information</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>JUST HOW HEALTHY ARE YOU?</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Have you ever wondered why your physician, especially your naturopathic physician, looks at your hands, nails, tongue, and skin during the physical exam portion of your office visit? Are we just nosy, or do we actually gain valuable medical knowledge by performing such simple tasks? Of course, the latter is true. In fact, before the advent of modern technology and the varied blood/lab tests available today, physicians relied solely on the patient's history and physical exam to make a medical diagnosis. A large part of this overall physical exam is the Nutritional Physical Exam. Considering what is happening on the outside of our physical body is a mirror image of what is happening on the inside of our physical bodies, finding subtle physical signs provides us with an enormous amount of information. The full Nutritional Physical Exam includes 15-20 categories with greater than 50 nutritional signs examined. Some of the most common physical signs and their potential associated nutritional causes include:</div> <bR> <div> <B>·</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> Dry skin, hair - possible hypothyroidism, essential fatty acid deficiency</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>· Premature hair loss - possible parasite infection, heavy metal toxicity</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>· Dandruff - possible low stomach acid, excess refined carbohydrate diet</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>· Excess ear wax - possible food allergies</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>· Multiple skin tags (usually on neck) - possible blood sugar abnormalities</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>· Ridging of nails - possible decreased mineral absorption from gut</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>· Flabby tongue with teeth marks - possible food allergies, poor digestion</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>In a society where chronic illness is all around, it is time for us all to get healthy. The first thing to do is to become aware of you! So the next time you are in front of the mirror, I invite you to take a few minutes to assess your nutritional status. Perform the above Nutritional Physical Exam on your self and answer the question… just how healthy are you</B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Healthy for Life Recipe</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>Pita Pizza Salad</U></div> <bR> <div> Pita Pizza Salad is a healthy version of an old favorite, lots of vegetables and a whole wheat pita makes this a tasty treat. Try this low fat winner, it is sure to please.</div> <div> <U>Ingredients:</U></div> <div> 4- whole wheat pita breads, halved                                      </div> <div> 4 T. pizza sauce                                                                              </div> <div> 1/4 c. parmesan cheese</div> <div> 8 large romaine lettuce leaves</div> <div> 1/2 c. mushrooms and cherry tomatoes</div> <div> 1/4 c. black olives and Italian dressing</div> <bR> <div> Preheat oven to 475 and place pita halves on oven rack for 5 minutes. Then take pitas out of oven. Put even amounts of pizza sauce inside of pitas then place lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives and dressing evenly in pitas. Then garnish with equal amounts of parmesan cheese. Note: Serves 4 .</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>If you have any questions or comments, call PersonNameKendra Boyer at 573-756-4314 ext. 21 or  <a href="mailto:kendrab@lifecilmo.org">Kendra Boyer</a>  </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>