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health Winning ideas for beating winter blues Nearly 150 days separate the last day of the winter holidays from the fi rst unoffi cial day of summer - Memorial Day. After holiday decorations get packed away, and winter sets in, it’s not uncommon to experience a touch - or more - of winter boredom. Some people may fi nd themselves in a rut during those long 150 days. Fortunately, a number of tactics can help perk up your spirits. Here is a handful to consider as you enter 2014: Escape the routine Traveling during winter has many benefi ts. In many areas of the country, winter months are slower business times for hotels and resorts, and you may fi nd great deals. What’s more, breaking up the routine and going somewhere new and exciting - or relaxing - may help alleviate winter blues. Immersing yourself in relaxation and pampering could be just what you need to release winter tensions. Places like The American Club resort in the quaint Village of Kohler, Wis., offers luxurious accommodations and the opportunity to step outside the winter routine. The newly renovated Carriage House sits above the fi ve-star Kohler Waters Spa. Owned Need To See A Doctor Can’t Wait? WE TREAT MOST COMMON MEDICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING: Orthopedic Injuries · Sprains & Fractures · Suturing Wounds, Burns & Cuts · On-Site Digital X-Rays FIRST+MED – GLENDALE 82-17 Woodhaven Blvd. Glendale, NY 11385 718-805-9581 Mon.-Fri.: 9am-7pm Sat. & Sun.: 9am-3pm WE SPECIALIZE IN BEING OPEN Winner 2013 WE NOW ACCEPT ALL BC/BS PLANS. OTHER INSURANCES INCLUDE: GHI, GHI ACCESS, AETNA, CIGNA, HIP, VYTRA, MEDICARE, EMBLEM HEALTH, HEALTHNET GUARDIAN, MAGNICARE, POSTAL, W/C, NO FAULT UNITED HEALTH CARE, EXCEPT COMMUNITY AND ALL OXFORD, EXCEPT MOSAIC Best Urgent Care FIRST+MED – BAYSIDE 191-20 Northern Blvd. Flushing, NY 11358 718-224-8855 Mon.-Fri.: 8am-9pm Sat. & Sun.: 8am-7pm st of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Place FIRST+MED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE MEMBER URGENT CARE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA by Kohler Co., the leading manufacturer of bathing products, it’s no surprise the spa is renowned for its cutting-edge bathing and hydrotherapy services. Such destinations offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in luxury and do absolutely nothing, or get your blood pumping with all the exciting attractions, activities and culinary experiences at the resort and surrounding area. Refresh your environment Travel isn’t always possible, but you can still experience a change in perspective when you make changes in your home environment. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are top choices and winter is a great time to tackle those projects. If you have the budget, by all means - go big. But if your budget is more modest, don’t despair; even small changes like new shower heads, faucets and accessories can give a room a spirit-lifting new look and feel. Doubt the power of a shower head to transform a bath? Consider the KOHLER Moxie Showerhead + Wireless Speaker. Its wireless speaker pairs with devices enabled with Bluetooth technology, offering a delightful and energizing showering experience. Available in four new colors (Chartreuse, Retro Blue, Navy Blue or Cherry Red), this showerhead will not only provide new decor but also an upgraded showering experience. Make your own holidays Who says you have to limit spirit-lifting celebrations to specifi c days of the year? If gathering with family and friends around the dinner table makes you happy, why not choose one day a month and have everyone over? Decorate for a theme that you enjoy - such as the beach or even the Fourth of July in January. Celebrate each family member with a special outing. Perhaps in January, your fi rst-grader will choose a trip to the local indoor playground. In February, your husband might opt for a family bowling night. Allowing each member of the family to choose a destination gets everyone involved and excited. Plus, unusual family outings are a great way to brighten winter days. The days between New Year’s and spring don’t have to drag. Just step outside the routine - whether through travel or innovation at home - to help beat the winter blues. Courtesy BPT


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