5/30/2008
Before you know it, the often dreaded bathing suit season will be here. So don't wait; get started now with these 5 tried-and-true strategies that can help you whittle away those extra pounds. First, start each day with a nourishing breakfast of high-fiber cereal, skim milk, and sliced fresh fruit. 2. Get a good night's sleep. 3. Move whenever you can -- while watching television, waiting for the microwave to finish, folding the laundry, etc. 4. Satisfy your sweets cravings with low-calorie treats like fruit ice bars, fresh fruit, and hard candy. And finally, find a picture of a gorgeous bathing suit to have on hand whenever you're tempted to fall off your eating plan.
This is the time of year parents are more likely to make frequent trips to the ER or doctors office. Whether it’s a sports injury, allergic reaction or the common cold, doctors see a number of patients in the summer. To make it easier on all of us, St. John’s has 2 minor emergency clinics for your convenience. There’s one on Rangeline in Joplin and the second is across from Walmart in Neosho. And for more information, call St. John’s Referral one at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
