Clinton Township Newsletter

4 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com www.MSIPlumbingAndRemodeling.com 1109 Route 31 South, Lebanon New Jersey Licensed | Master Plumber #8722 908.735.4438 your remodel experts! Water Conditioning & RO Systems Sewage Ejector Pump Service & Replacement Kitchen Sink & Dishwasher Installation Emergency Sump Pumps Maintained & Installed Battery & Water Backup Sump Pumps Repair & Installation Of Toilets & Faucets Fix And Repair Clogged Fixtures & Drains Gas Piping Design, Repair & Installation Water Pipe Repair & Maintenance Emergency Leak Repair And Automatic Alerts Ice Maker Lines Repaired & Installed Generac Generators Installed & Maintained Full Remodeling Services Get an amazing workout in 20 minutes once a week – the fastest, most effective way to increase muscle strength and build muscle mass. Enlightened Exercise SuperSlow ® Strength Training 20% OFF ANY PACKAGE For New Clients Only C U S T O M PA I N T F I N I S H Transformations for Your Cabinetry & Furniture • D E S I G N 9 0 8 . 8 3 2 . 6 0 3 2 T E W K S B U R Y P r o m i s e s , P r o m i s e s , P r o m i s e s ! by Anne Thornton, President, MSI Plumbing & Remodeling A new year is the time for new promises to yourself. What better place to start than in your home? Home is the place you want to feel the most comfortable. Here are just four ways to make it welcoming and warm. • Fix that one thing that's been bugging you. Is your front door always sticking? Has that one tile been loose for years? Does your door bell not ring? If it's an easy fix, just take the opportunity and do it! • Finally weatherize your home. Winter is getting harsher and harsher here in New Jersey. Walk around your home and feel where any insulation might be lacking. Common problem areas are baseboards, around windows, fireplaces and attic doors. Money and time spent on better insulating your home can save you a lot in the long run on your heating and cooling bills. • Pick a room and get to work. Have you always been meaning to redecorate the office? Maybe your youngest has just gone off to college and you're thinking about turning your master bedroom into a real "suite." Always wanted a cool basement? It could be as simple as adding new furniture and furnishings to painting and trim. 2018 is the time to get in that room and get it done! • Be resolute – finish what you start! Don't find yourself mid- March with a half finished job. Stick to your plan and budget and make it happen. You'll be glad you did! Have a great time in 2018 fulfilling your promises to yourself! For more information about installing water-efficient appliances, remodeling and improving your home, please visit us at our office, give us a call or visit us online. MSI Plumbing & Remodeling, 908.735.4438.www.MSIPlumbingAndRemodeling.com. Y o u n g W o m e n a n d F u n g u s T o e n a i l s By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M. Fungus toenails are a very common toenail infection. It can cause the toenails to become thick, yellow, discolored and many times become painful. It can occur in almost any age group but effects mostly older adults because of their poor circulation and poor immune system. The fungus also is caused by trauma to the nail which could easily happen from constant bumping and banging. Another possible cause might be from constantly being in closed shoes with excess of moisture and perspiration. For many years fungus toenails in young women including teenage girls was a very rare occurrence. There's been a ten-fold increase in the amount of young women getting fungus in their toenails. One of the possible causes is from overuse of nail polish during the winter months. In the winter women tend to wear closed shoes, socks and/or stockings. This can cause excessive perspiration and moisture – a breeding ground for fungus toenails. In addition, continuous use of nail polish doesn't allow the nail to breath. Once the fungus gets into one toenail it can spread to all of the toenails and can even go to fingernails. There are numerous treatments for fungus toenails including topical and oral medications as well as laser treatment. Treatment for this infection can take months and even up to years to get a complete clearing. It is recommended to check your toenails every couple of weeks. Take the polish off your toenails and check to see if you have any yellowish or discoloration. If you do, contact your local podiatrist so they can make a full evaluation, do a fungal culture, and then get you on the proper treatment for this problem. If you have any foot problems or issues and questions, please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Highway 22 West, Lebanon.

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