"Prior to
contacting Ron, I had investigated several health insurance companies
but couldn't find any that was suitable for my family's needs. I did
sign up with some of them but things just never worked out and I
always found myself canceling the insurance. It was a nightmare and I
was so..... frustrated. Since Ron became our agent, we have not had
any problems either with him or the insurance company. He is always
just a phone call away. He answers all of our questions in a timely
fashion and shows genuine care and concern with any issues we may
have, whether big or small. He is reliable, dependable and highly
professional. I will recommend him to anyone."
Shupan Abraham
Lawrenceville, GA
I May Be
I may be young; I may be old,
But I am somebody, For I am God's Child.
I may be educated; I may be unlettered,
But I am somebody, For I am God's Child.
I may be black; I may be white,
But I am somebody, For I am God's Child.
I may be rich; I may be poor,
But I am somebody, For I am God's Child.
I may be fat; I may be thin,
But I am somebody, For I am God's Child.
I may be married; I may be divorced or single,
But I am somebody, For I am God's Child.
I may be successful; I may be a failure,
But I am somebody, For I am God's Child.
I may be a sinner; I may be a saint,
But I am somebody, For Jesus is my Savior.
I am God's Child.
Dear David,
Did you notice how quickly 2011 flew by? Can you believe we
are in the final 1/4th of the year? You have the ability to
choose, moment-by-moment how you will act and react. You cannot
change one second of the past, nor can you magically reach forward
in time to change those moments.
All you have is one single
moment at a time, to live your life. How are you choosing to
live each moment? I hope you will choose to use a few of
those moments to read an uplifting and informational
newsletter.
And when you find a few more
"moments," I hope you'll take some to find us on
Facebook. We'd love to stay in contact with
you. Just click on this Facebook logo:
Sincerely,
Ron Dutton
678-464-8602
The
Amazing Pumpkin
This season,
after carving your pumpkin, it might be a good idea to keep the
seeds. Why? Did you know pumpkins, and even their
seeds, are an amazing source for some extremely beneficial
nutrients? Let's take a closer look at the "Amazing
Pumpkin:"
Pumpkin
Flesh. The "flesh" of the pumpkin is very high in
fiber and vitamins C and E. In addition, it contains
significant amounts of magnesium, potassium and carotenoids.
In fact, pumpkins are one of the most abundant sources for
carotenoids, which lower the risk of numerous cancers, cataracts,
and heart disease. Pumpkins are also great for providing both
Alpha and Beta Carotenes.
The Alpha-carotenes
in pumpkins are thought to be great to help us stay young, and the
Beta-Carotenes in pumpkins are anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory
agents that help to prevent cholesterol build-up in blood
vessels. Other carotenoids work with Beta-Carotenes to reduce
the risk of lung and colon cancers.
Pumpkin
Seeds. If we only knew how much we could gain from eating
pumpkin seeds, we would probably eat more of them. They are
dense in minerals, with just a quarter of a cup providing half of
the daily recommended dose of magnesium and iron. In
addition, they are rich in zinc, phosphorous, potassium, selenium,
manganese and copper. They even contain an important amino
acid for fighting depression - tryptophan.
We could go
on and on about pumpkin seeds. They can help with prostate
enlargement and with both male and female reproductive
health. Containing omega-3 fatty acids, these seeds can
improve memory function as well as a broad range of other healthy
body functions.
Halloween is a fun time of
year, but can be fraught with perils for trick-or-treaters
when distracted drivers and excited children take to the
streets at the same time. Make sure you aren't part of the problem
by taking some extra precautions on Halloween night. Here are just
a few:
Don't use a cellphone
or other electronic device while driving on Halloween night.
You shouldn't be doing this anyway; the rate of cell phone
related auto accidents has jumped dramatically since the use
of cell phones and texting has risen so high. Some states have
already made laws concerning this and others are working on
it.
Pay extra attention, particularly to
crosswalks, intersections and the side of the road. Kids tend
to walk along the curbs, cutting across the street to get to
other homes. Keep scanning all around you as you drive,
whether as thru traffic or along with your kids as they
trick-or-treat.
Drive below the posted speed limit in
residential areas during trick-or-treating hours. This will
allow you time to break if you see a child dart in front of
you.
Do not pass other vehicles that have
stopped in the roadway, they could be dropping off children.
This is more common in rural areas but can happen anywhere.
Instruct your child to never get into
the car of a stranger. It might be easy for your child to
mistake someone else's car for your car with the excitement of
Halloween. Put a lighted plastic Jack-O-Lantern on your
dashboard to make your car is more recognizable to your child.
Make sure your child carries a
flashlight, glow stick, or has reflective tape on their
costume to make them more visible to cars. Let them know if
they carry a flash light to never shine it in the eyes of a
driver. This can cause temporary blindness on the driver's
part and they may not see your child.
If you are dropping off or picking up
your kids in an area, pull off the road into a safe spot and
turn on your hazard lights to alert other motorists. If you go
with your kids from door to door, leave the hazard lights on
so other drivers can see your car parked there.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare
Advantage Plans (like an HMO or PPO) are health coverage choices
that you may have as a part of Medicare. These plans, sometimes
called "Part C" or "MA Plans," are offered by
private companies approved by Medicare. These plans must include
all of the coverage provided by Original Medicare and some offer
additional benefits such as vision, hearing, dental and/or health
and wellness programs.
The Annual
Election Period for these plans runs from October 15 through December
7 . During this time Medicare beneficiaries can enroll for coverage
beginning on January 1, 2012 . Give us a call at (678) 464-8602 and
we can provide you with additional information to help you decide
if a Medicare Advantage plan may be right for you.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month providing an opportunity to
promote screening and early detection of breast cancer.
Roughly 1 in
8 women in the United States will get breast cancer. Next to skin
cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women.
Symptoms of breast cancer may include:
A lump in the
breast
A change in size,
shape, or feel of the breast
Fluid (called
"discharge") from a nipple
You have a
better chance of surviving breast cancer if it's found early.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast
cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women.
It is the second most common cause of cancer death in White, Black,
Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women.
Mammograms can help find breast cancer early when there is the best
chance for treatment.
If you are a woman
between ages 50 and 74, you need a mammogram every 2 years.
If you are younger
than 50 or older than 74, talk with your doctor about whether
you need a mammogram.
These are
general guidelines. Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast
cancer, especially if breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family.
Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get a
mammogram. For more information, visit http://nbcam.org/
Inspirational
Video - "Getting Back Up"
Have you had a bad day? I guarantee the next 2
minutes 41 seconds will change your life. Watch this video
and "Get back up!"
To make the
cake, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Pat the
mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Prepare
filling:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until
smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter and beat
together.
Next, add the
powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well.
Spread pumpkin
mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make
sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.
Serve with fresh whipped cream.
