📅 What's Happening Powell

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Sandra Gebhardt
May 09, 2024

What's Happening Powell Newsletter

Trivia Question❓

What popular party game involves placing a card on your forehead and trying to guess what is on it by asking yes or no questions?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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Joke of the Week

Why was the math book sad at the party?

Because it had too many problems.

As May unfolds with its mix of spring sunshine and showers, it's a prime time to focus on maintaining wellness amidst the fluctuating weather. The rainy days of spring can sometimes dampen spirits and disrupt exercise routines, but they also bring an opportunity to embrace a different aspect of health and wellness. Here are some effective strategies to stay healthy and positive during the wetter parts of spring.


Stay Active Indoors: Rainy weather might keep you indoors, but it doesn't mean you have to skip your workout. Explore indoor activities like yoga, pilates, or home fitness videos. These can keep you physically active and also help in reducing stress and boosting your mood on gloomy days.


Healthy Immunity Boosts: Spring rains often bring a chill to the air, which can challenge your immune system. Support your health by including plenty of immune-boosting foods in your diet, such as citrus fruits, garlic, ginger, and leafy greens. These are packed with essential vitamins and antioxidants that help ward off illnesses.


Mental Wellness: The lack of sunlight during rainy days can affect your mood. Combat this by keeping your surroundings bright with artificial lights and engaging in activities that uplift your spirits, such as reading a good book, practicing meditation, or starting a new hobby.


Allergy Management: With spring rain comes pollen, which can exacerbate allergies. Stay ahead by keeping windows closed on high pollen days and using air purifiers to maintain clean indoor air. Regularly washing bedding and vacuuming can also help reduce allergen exposure in your home.


Stay Hydrated: While it might not be as obvious as during the hot summer months, staying hydrated is just as important during rainy spring days. Continue to drink plenty of fluids and include hydrating foods in your diet to aid digestion and skin health.

By adapting these wellness strategies, you can not only navigate the rainy days of May with ease but also enhance your overall health and wellbeing. Embrace the season's challenges as opportunities to diversify your routines and focus on different aspects of your health.




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Tips of the Week

Designate a Home Workout Zone: Set up a specific area in your home for exercise to encourage regular physical activity, regardless of the weather.


Start with a Vitamin C-rich Smoothie: Incorporate smoothies with fruits like oranges, kiwis, and strawberries into your morning routine to boost your immune system.

Use a Light Therapy Lamp: Combat the lack of sunlight with a light therapy lamp to help improve your mood and energy levels on dark, rainy days.


Upgrade Air Filters and Track Pollen: Change your HVAC filters or use an air purifier, and keep track of local pollen forecasts to manage allergy symptoms effectively.


Set Hydration Reminders: Use reminders on your phone or a marked water bottle to ensure you're drinking enough water throughout the day, and include hydrating foods in your diet.

Interesting Facts to Share

  • Bananas are Berries: Scientifically speaking, bananas are considered berries, whereas strawberries aren't. This classification is based on the botanical definition of a berry as a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower with seeds embedded in the flesh.

  • Jellyfish are Immortal: Some species of jellyfish, such as Turritopsis dohrnii, are known for their ability to revert to their juvenile form after reaching adulthood, potentially giving them the ability to bypass death, leading to what can be described as biological immortality.

  • Venus' Day is Longer than its Year: Venus has a very slow rotation rate and takes about 243 Earth days to complete one rotation. However, it only takes about 225 Earth days for Venus to complete one orbit around the Sun. This means a day on Venus (from one sunrise to the next) is longer than a Venusian year.

  • Honey Never Spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's longevity lies in its unique composition, which makes it inhospitable to bacteria and microorganisms.

  • Octopuses Have Three Hearts: Octopuses have two hearts that pump blood through the gills, where it picks up oxygen, and a third heart that pumps the oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Moreover, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures prefer to crawl rather than swim.

Spring BBQ Recipes

Ginger-Turmeric Immune

Boosting Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric (or 1 teaspoon dried turmeric)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 cups chopped sweet potatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the grated ginger and turmeric, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the vegetable broth, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender in batches).
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Lemon Honey Tea

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
  • Fresh ginger slices (optional)
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Boil the water and add it to a mug.
  2. Add the fresh lemon juice and honey. Stir well to combine.
  3. For added benefits, include a few slices of fresh ginger and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mug.
  4. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir again before drinking. Enjoy warm to soothe and hydrate.
💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

The game is called "Who Am I?" or "Headbands"