Clinton Township Newsletter

2 7 j u n e 2 0 2 3 a l l i e D s M i l e s o r t h o D o n t i C s Dr. Allie DeGeorge was born and raised in Clinton Township. After completing her training at the University of Pennsylvania, she returned home to open Alliedsmiles Orthodontics, which specializes in braces and Invisalign. Please call: 908.735.0612 or visit: www. AlliedSmiles.com to schedule a free consultation! D o e s g a r D e n i n g C o u n t a s a w o r k o u t ? By: Michelle Gill - Bachelors in Exercise Science from the University of Kentucky, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness Specialist and Nutrition Coach through NASM Spending time in nature directly boosts physical and mental well- being and is a super healthy activity! But just how healthy is it? Is an hour in the garden the equivalent of spending it at the gym? Gardening is considered to be moderate exercise by the American Heart Association and you can easily burn the same amount of calories gardening as you would at the gym. Beyond its caloric benefits, gardening can also help improve dexterity and strength, muscle mass, aerobic endurance and functional movement. Studies have proven that digging in the dirt can even help enhance bone density! Breaking it down, gardening incorporates all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. Gardening should be thought of as a whole-body exercise that works all of the major muscle groups including legs, buttocks, back, abdomen, neck, arms and shoulders. Gardening can boost your mental health, too! Beyond the physical benefits, there are a number of mental perks associated with gardening and working with plants. Outdoor gardening = Vitamin D. This vitamin D not only serves as a mood booster but it's also an important nutrient for every single organ system including our bones, brain, heart, kidneys and immune system. We have many community gardens in our beautiful part of New Jersey. Community gardening, in particular, can help decrease feelings of isolation and boost self-esteem as it allows people to get together socially and be a part of a project. The act of gardening, whether on a small scale or a larger one, requires a mulitstep thinking process. Studies have shown that the activity can help to improve cognitive function, including the ability to concentrate. It has also been reported that the benefits of gardening projects can delay the symptoms of dementia. Beautiful weather is in bloom! We hope you take the time to get some dirt under your nails and grow something beautiful… while doing something good for your body, mind and soul! Visit our website to learn more about all of the great services we offer here at the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers! Enjoy a one day guest pass on us! https://wellness.hunterdonhealthcare. org/forums h u n t e r D o n h e a l t h a n D w e l l n e s s C e n t e r l o C a t i o n s : Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 Lambertville: 333 North Main Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530 J o i n C l i n t o n t o w n s h i P ' s C o M M u n i t y e M e r g e n C y r e s P o n s e t e a M ! Your Community Needs YOU! As a trained member of CERT, you'll supply critical support to our community's first responders (EMTs, f i r e f i g h t e r s a n d p o l i c e ) d u r i n g e m e r g e n c i e s a n d l a r g e p u b l i c e v e n t s : h u r r i c a n e s , l a r g e f i r e s , Clinton Christmas parade, Haunted Mill, Lebanon July 4th parade, etc. We ask for a one, to two-hour a month commitment – but remember: your training benefits you 24/7 and can help in home emergencies if a loved one is ever in need. Membership is free, the training is free, and your satisfaction will be priceless! For more info, contact Steve Krommenhoek, Clinton Township CERT coordinator, at: 732.357.5516 or email: OEM@ clintontwpnj.org.

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