Archive for January, 2012

Klein’s January Wellness Update

We hope you’ll enjoy our monthly newsletter for January 2012!
We’d like to wish all of our wonderful customers and friends who graciously referred us to their friends and neighbors last month a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

Our business runs on referrals from people just like you! We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for your support!

This is our second year of using this newsletter to share helpful information with you!
Each month, we bring you a few nuggets of information that will both inform and entertain you, and that will help you live a fuller, happier and safer life. Of course, we will also let you know about our specials that will save you money. At Klein’s Health Mart Pharmacy, we are committed to being more than just a pharmacy. We are your health care partner!

If you have not yet been to one of our stores, we invite you to stop in and say hello to any of our friendly pharmacists and staff. As soon as you enter our stores, you will see we are different from the big chain drug stores – much different! The pharmacy IS our business, and you will often see several pharmacists behind the counter at the same time. Also, we probably know you by name. That is because we take a personal interest in your health and wellness. We offer prescription counseling and we will help you manage your medications. Free delivery and other services are available.

Have You Seen Our Monthly Online Specials?

Limited Time Offer!
Once again we’re featuring some of our most popular items from JUZO and Jobst, like socks, stockings and compression hose. You can save BIG when you buy online, and did we mention that you get FREE shipping? Check out these special offers and stock up by placing your order directly online!

We are constantly identifying new products to offer online, so se sure to check back periodically to see our specials each month. We will be adding products and categories in the months ahead. Ordering online couldn’t be easier! Just select the product you want and follow the prompts on the screen. It is easy and convenient!

Kleins Health Mart Pharmacy – Caring For You and About You!

There is still time to get your FLU SHOT, but you really should come in soon, as the flu season will soon be upon us.

Klein’s is offering flu shots at $25, and pneumonia shots are $65. Medicare patients not enrolled in an HMO are free! Check with a pharmacist to see if you qualify. Shots are available any Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at our State Road store in Cuyahoga Falls, and on any Wednesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our South Broadway store in the Akron General Medical Center in Akron. If you have any questions, please call us at 330-929-9183.

Are you deficient in vitamin D?

As many as one billion people worldwide are thought to have too little vitamin D in their blood. This has become a bigger concern lately. That’s because “D-ficiency” is now linked to more than just bone health and muscle strength. Infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and even the flu and common colds may be connected to a lack of this vitamin. Click here to read more.

Martin Luther King Day is January 16

The campaign for a federal holiday in Martin Luther King Jr.’s honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was initially founded as a holiday promoted by labor unions in contract negotiations, marking King Jr’s January 15th birthday. After King’s death, US Rep John Conyers introduced a bill in Congress to make King’s birthday a national holiday.

The main arguments mentioned by opponents of the holiday were that a paid holiday for federal employees would be too expensive and that a holiday to honor a private citizen would be contrary to longstanding tradition. Soon after, the King Center turned to support from the corporate community and the general public. Six million signatures were collected for a petition to Congress to pass the law. It was the largest petition in favor of an issue in U.S history.

Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed in 1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.

Have you had the chance to look over our January specials? Click here for details about this money-saving month-long sale!

We’re having a clearance sale on some of our most popular items, such as Mobility cloth walker bags, Comfy-tred non-skid socks, Rollators and many aids to daily living.

We’re taking $10 OFF our Dr. Comfort Diabetic Slippers. These are exceptionally comfortable for non-diabetics, too! Or, you can take 20% OFF any Therall Joint Warming Support. (Only one coupon per customer. Certain restrictions apply. Not valid with other offers.)

At Klein’s Orthopedic and Medical Equipment, we accept a wide selection of insurance plans. If we do not accept yours, we will refer you to someone who does. That’s our promise! We’ve been serving our customers for more than 45 years.

Where did those New Year traditions come from?

Celebrating the arrival of the New Year is perhaps the oldest holiday in recorded history. It started with the ancient Babylonians more than 4,000 years ago, and continued with the Egyptians, Romans, Celts and so on. Here are some other quick facts about New Year’s traditions and their origins:

• January 1 officially became the first day of the new year in 46 BC, when Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar.
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• The ancient Babylonians began the idea of New Year’s resolutions as a way to start the year off with a clean slate by returning borrowed items
• Using a baby to represent the birth of the New Year started in ancient Greece in 600 BC. Early Egyptians also used the baby as a symbol of rebirth. The tradition was brought to early America by the Germans.
• Some say the black-eyed pea’s lucky streak dates back to the pharaohs. Others say it started in Vicksburg, Virginia, during the Civil War when the town ran out of food while under siege and the inhabitants were lucky enough to discover cow peas (aka black-eyed peas). Meanwhile, cabbage leaves (a symbol of prosperity) are thought to bring prosperity to those who eat them on New Year’s Day.
• In the US, one of the most famous parades is the Tournament of Roses where the floats are all decorated with flowers. The parade dates back to 1886 when members of the Valley Hunt Club decorated their carriages with flowers. The new year is celebrated in many countries with a parade. After spending many months creating colorful costumes, the Junkanoo Parade is held in the Bahamas where thousands of people celebrate in the New Year’s Festival. Prizes are given to the best, strangest and most beautiful costumes. In Nepal there is a four day parade during the New Year’s celebration, and in Greece people carry figures of apples, ships and stars. In Syria and Lebanon children parade door to door. Thailand’s parade is led by an honored woman and people march to the beat of drums and gongs. Dragons, elephants, buffalos and giants are popular parade costumes there.

Tips for safely clearing snow and ice

Clearing snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks is hard work. To prevent injuries, follow these safety tips.

• Dress warmly, paying special attention to feet, hands, nose and ears.
• Avoid shoveling snow if you are out of shape. If you have a history of heart trouble, don’t shovel snow unless your doctor approves.
• Do light warm-up exercises before shoveling. Take frequent breaks.
• If possible, push snow in front of you. If you have to lift it, pick up small amounts and lift with your legs, not your back. Do not toss snow over your shoulder or to the side.
• Don’t drink alcohol before or while shoveling snow. Never smoke while shoveling.
• Use rock salt or de-icing compounds to remove ice from steps, walkways, and sidewalks. Sand placed on walkways may also help prevent slipping.