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How to Have Fun Burning Off Thanksgiving Calories

Posted on November 30, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Thanksgiving has come and gone, leaving so many of us feeling slightly heavier than we were a week ago. The average American takes in anywhere between 3,000 and 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day alone. Not even taking leftovers into account, that’s double the recommended daily caloric intake. You will never hear us say that you should have eaten any less on such a glorious holiday, but now that it’s all over, we need to start working to balance the scales. Here are some fun ways to burn off calories from each of the delicious things you ate. 6 oz. of turkey (about the same size as two decks of cards) 300 calories – 30 minutes of touch football with the family 6 oz. of ham 270 calories – Dance for 45 minutes ½ cup of stuffing 180 calories – Go for a 40 minute walk around the neighborhood ½ cup…
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4 Tips for Treating Road Rash

Posted on November 23, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Cycling accidents happen. One of the common injuries cyclists sustain in bike crashes is road rash. How you treat the wounds will directly determine whether you experience a rapid recovery or a long period of scabbing. How to Treat Road Rash Washing – The first thing you should do is immediately wash off the wound with clean drinking water. Refrain from heavy scrubbing and do no use hydrogen peroxide. If you have antiseptic spray, give it a few squirts. If you can see fat globules or have a deep cut, then you need to go to an ER for stitches. Dressing – Depending on the depth of the wound, there are three different ways to approach dressing the injury. Shallow – Apply a thick layer of antibiotic ointment, cover in gauze and wrap in a nonstick dressing such as an ACE Bandage. Medium – Apply a light layer of antibiotic…
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Seven Tips from EMTs About Bicycle Accidents

Posted on November 16, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Even the most skilled cyclists are in danger of being in a cycling accident at some point. Hopefully it never happens to you, but if it does, here are some helpful tidbits that EMTs desperately wish you would keep in mind immediately following a bicycle accident. Head Injuries – Did you know that injuries sustained in accidents such as car or bike crashes are the number cause of death among people aged 1 to 44? EMTs strongly urge you to call 911 immediately if you or someone else is in an accident and has: Headache Lost Consciousness Changes in Vision Confusion Cracked Helmet Stop the Bleeding – Don’t try to make a tourniquet. Instead, take a clean piece of cloth and apply direct, firm pressure on the wound and hold it until help arrives. Cracked Ribs – If it hurts you to take a deep breath, then you may have…
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