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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 THE NEW TANNER 29 MANGER SCENE: Sunday School students at Trinity United Church staged a Christmas pageant on Sunday, followed by a chili lunch, and then a visit from Santa who asked Aiden Franczek if he'd been a good boy. ­ Submited photos Healthy Holidays The holiday season is here and with it comes t h e s e a s o n 's n o t o r i ously hectic pace. With crowded social calendars and the stress of holiday shopping, it's easy to feel overwhelmed once the season hits full swing. Unfortunately, many people have trouble staying healthy through the hectic holiday season. With so much to do, it's easy to put health on the back burner during the holidays. But however hectic the holiday season can be, there are ways to keep the family happy and healthy this holiday season. · Encourage kids to wash their hands. Germs are often spread most quickly through our hands, which are in constant contact with hotbeds for germs, including door- knobs. While adults might be quick to wash their hands after they sneeze or cough, kids are often lax in the hand washing department · Keep indoor air crisp and clean. Bringing home airborne germs, such as sickness-causing bacteria and other contaminants, is inevitable during the holiday season. The kids' school is a breeding ground for such germs, as is the nearby shopping mall filled with holiday shoppers. · Circulate indoor air. Stagnant air indoors can also increase the likelihood of cold and flu. Central heating can dry the body out and lead to dehydration, making it harder for the body to flush out poisons and germs during the winter months. · Get outdoors. Even if the weather outside is frightful; it can be beneficial to spend some time outdoors during the winter months. While it's best to obey the local weather authority and advisories, if there's no restrictions on spending time outdoors, getting outside can help the body fend off cold and flu. Because few people spend time outdoors in the winter, germs can gather inside and circulate among those who spend significant time indoors. As a result, those who spend all their time indoors are more vulnerable to cold and flu. When possible, bundle up and spend some time outdoors in the fresh air. · Squeeze in some daily exercise. While the holiday season is certainly hectic, adults and kids alike should still find time to fit in daily exercise. Kids might get their daily dose in gym class, but adults need to make time as well. Exercise can prove a great means to relieving holiday stress, and a body that's strong and fit will be prove more capable of defending itself against airborne germs and bacteria. Seasons SEASONS h r C i y s t r m r e a s M G REETINGS Greetingss Our Most Sincere Thanks to Our Clients Peace & Joy Dr. jack at Close to Home, Far From Ordinary VETERINARY SERVICES DRUIF 310 GUELPH ST. GEORGETOWN (905)873-4405 Now open Sundays 11am - 5pm ~ 24 Hours ~ 519-929-9612