Column August 27

In our busy stressful daily lives we should sit down and take a look at what we actually have. Good health is one factor that we should not take for granted. Does it take money to get good health? Absolutely not. We are fortunate to have wonderful park systems in Lexington that allow families to spend the day enjoying many activities. Start now with a health program through the internet that encourages your participation — there are lots of them out there. Just a simple walk program will give you great benefits along with some peaceful time. For a full list of park facilities visit www.lexingtonky.gov/parks

Healthy fun
■ Enjoy an evening of stargazing at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 5886 Jacks Creek Pike at 8:30 p.m., Aug. 29. Call (859) 272-6105 to register.http://www.geocities.com/pauldavidmay/ravenrun/
■ Take the better health pledge from WomenHeart and Colgate.http://www.colgate.com/app/SIS/HealthyMouthHealthyBody/US/EN/Articles/Heart-Promises-Pledge.cwsp
■ Join Health Magazine’s “Girls gotta move running club.” As a member you’ll receive, training tips, find running buddies, downloadable running log and giveaways. http://living.health.com/category/fitness/girls-gotta-move-fitness/
■ Health Trackers will help you log and track your daily health habits You’ll receive a personalized, in-depth analysis of all your health weight loss and fitness goals. http://www.prevention.com/cda/healthtracker.do
■ Free DVD: “Small steps to help you manage your diabetes” from Lilly. http://www.lillydiabetes.com/content/small-steps-dvd-offer.jsp
■ Free package from Federal Citizen Information Center to help manage your arthritis pain. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/n91arthritispain.htm
■ Senior-friendly health and wellness information. www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov
■ Free “Dare to be aware” publication from National Women’s Health Resource Center with information on colon cancer in women.http://www.healthywomen.org/resources/nwhrcpublications/dbpubs/selfexamshowercard■ Reminders, via text message or e-mail, when it’s time to refill your medications. Text or email can also remind when to take your medicine if you have a complex dosing schedule. https://secure.medactionplan.com/mymedschedule/index.htm
■ Free support and wellness program from Ecotrin. http://www.ecotrin.com/herestolife/heart_health_program.aspx
■ Bookmark from HRSA on building strong bones.http://ask.hrsa.gov/detail.cfm?PubID=MCH00273
■ Free exercise DVD and pedometer when you join the “Keep moving” program from Tylenol. https://www.justkeepmoving.com/web/guest/home
■ Help your state become the healthiest state in America with the Live Healthy America 100 Day-Challenge. http://www.livehealthyamerica.org/■ Free service to those who cannot read newsprint from The National Federation of the Blind. http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Newspapers_by_Phone.asp?SnID=728045634
■ Have an e-mail sent to you to help you remember when to schedule important health tests. http://www.myhealthtestreminder.org/index2.cfm?langid=1
■ Get a “Let’s talk rheumatoid arthritis communication kit” from Arthritis Foundation. http://www.arthritis.org/letstalkra.php
■ Tonsillectomy care kit full from Edy’s Ice Cream Bars for anyone under the age of 18 who will be having a tonsillectomy. http://www.edys.com/brand/fruitbars/Tonsillectomy_Care_Package_Online_Requet_Form_v5_E.pdfFree healthy samples
■ Nature’s Bounty sample pack containing 2 enteric coated softgels. https://rewards.naturesbounty.com/fishoilform.aspx
■ Free Dentaburst sample. http://www.dentaburst.com/try-now.php
■ Free ZingiberRX Joint and Muscle Cream sample.http://www.zingiberrx.com/send_mail.php
■ Free Beyond BodiHeat Wrap samplehttp://www.beyondbodiheat.com/default.htm
■ Try Arm and Hammer Advance White Toothpaste for a week free.http://www.armandhammertrial.com/
■ Free sample of Murad Acne Complex 3-Step regimen.http://www.murad.com/acne-complex-treatments/sample-request/sampleRequest.jsp?segment=12512&roiid=MRDC360&bc=1251121803680
■ Coupon for free Yo-Plus Yogurt when you send one Activia Yogurt UPC.http://www.yoplus.com/guarantee.aspx
■ Free sample of Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal. http://www.totalcereal.com/Default.aspx?source=11263_11264_11265

RiteAid rebates
■ Free Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste with rebate. You pay $2.49 get rebate $2.49.
■ Free Tylenol eight-hour pain relief with rebate. You pay $2.99 get rebate $2 plus use $2 coupon in Sunday paper equals a money maker.