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JANUARY'S HINT:
TWO MINUTES TO A NEW YOU ®
(Reading Time: 00:03:00; Exercise Time: 00:02:00) Try it; you'll love it!
Surpisingly, you'll get the same amount of muscle toning you'd attain after hours of repetitive calisthenics. Remember, always check with your own doctor before starting an exercise program.
THIS IS A SHORT WAY TO A NEW YOU! Doing this 2-minute program 5 times a day can take an inch from your waist in just FIVE weeks! Each exercise is done only ONCE each session (here, twice as much is NOT twice as good.) If you've seldom exercised lately, or lag behind in your activities, all the better: you don't have to unlearn bad habits. HERE'S ALL YOU DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL: read over this entire short program. Don't make any changes...YOU DESERVE THE 2 MINUTES TIME IT TAKES!
A. MENTALLY ISOLATE THE MUSCLES THAT NEED WORK & CONTRACT THEM 7 SECONDS THIS WAY:
- FOR THE WAISTLINE: (Backlying on the carpetted floor or mat.) Your body from buttocks to shoulders is flat on the floor, with your knees bent; head propped on a THIN pillow. Think tall, but don't tuck in your chin. INHALE 2 seconds & concentrate; then pull your stomach muscles back & in, as if pressing your bellybutton against your spine. HOLD FOR 7 SECONDS, then slowly relax your stomach muscles.
- FOR INNER THIGHS: (Same position.) PRESS your knees togethere for 7 secs. then relax. ALTERNATE POSITION: roll over & place hips on pillow. Rest forehead on a small rolled towel. Put your arms in front with elbows bent & bend legs at the knees. Without using the calf muscles, lift legs just off the floor 7 secs.
- FOR UPPER THIGHS & BUTTOCKS: Lie face down & hook heels under a chair or bed. Concentrate on on back of thighs & buttocks. Try lifting the chair or bed with backs of heels (BUT DON'T). HOLD 7 secs.
- FOR BACK OF NECK & SHOULDERS: (Backlying with head on pillow or rolled towel.) Hands are relaxed & folded over lower abdomen, feet flat on floor with knees bent & spread slightly apart (but wider than the hips):
- a. Think tall, holding chin up at right angle to the spine. Lift head slowly & draw in chin to chest. INHALE & HOLD 7 secs.
- b. Slowly draw shoulders back, pressing them into floor. INHALE & HOLD 7 secs.
5. FOR BACK OF ARMS: Gently press backs of both arms into floor. Keep shoulders & small of your back flat. INHALE & HOLD 7 sec.
6. FOR FRONT OF THIGHS: Pull abdominal muscles in-&-back (as if against spine) . INHALE & HOLD 7 secs.
7. FOR THIGHS & ABDOMEN: (Do this AFTER above exercises are tolerated without effort): Pull the lower abdominals back-&-in. Lift head & elbows & then lift legs by using fronts of thighs...KEEP HEELS FLAT ON FLOOR. Small of your back must be flat on the floor, not arched.
DURING THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES pull gently up on lower abdominal muscles, tuck buttocks under & press hip-bones into floor (DURING the 7 sec. period): BASIC POSITION: Lying on abdomen, forehead resting on rolled towel, arms out at shoulder height; bend elbows & bend hands so knuckles touch tip of shoulders. Spread knees slightl wider than hips & raise lower legs so heels are touching.
- FOR BACK OF NECK: Relax in basic position. Slowly lift head until chin is parallel to floor. INHALE & HOLD 7 secs.
- FOR SHOULDERS: Lift head As above. Slowly lift right elbow until it's level with back. Then lift left elbow to same poaition. Be sure to keep shoulders relaxed & down. INHALE & HOLD 7 secs.
- FOR BACK OF THIGHS: Press hips into floor, press heels together, lift knees slightly from floor. INHALE & HOLD 7 secs. (If too difficult rasing both legs at once, lift only one at a time.)
WHEN THE ABOVE EXERCISES ARE DONE EASILY, DO ALL THREE AT ONE TIME.
☺ HERE'S TWO SIMPLE EXTRAS:
- FOR THE WAIST: Sit at desk or table, keep back straight, place both hands UNDER tabletop & PULL UP against tabletop as if lifting it (BUT DON'T). INHALE & HOLD 7 secs.
- FOR THE TUMMY: When you're on an elevator, noone'll notice if you 'suck-in' your tummy muscles & HOLD for 7 secs...just 30 days of this one can trim another inch off the tummy!
We'd like to hear how well you did with this program. Tell us how many inches you took off!
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FEBRUARY'S HINT
KEEP A FIRSTAID KIT CLOSE BY.
It takes just one emergency to show the need for it!
It’s wise to keep one kit at home and another in the car. Include the following items (available in drugstores & healthstores):
• Ace bandage
• Adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
• Adhesive tape
• Antibacterial ointment
• Antihistamine
• Calamine lotion
• Cell phone (Dial 911)
• Cotton Balls
• Epinephrine (particularly if someone in the family has an allergy to bee stings)
• Eyewash cup
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Instant chemical cold pack
• Oral thermometer
• Rescue Remedy* {Give 4 drops under the tongue; HOLD 7 seconds, swallow.}
(If unconscious: just moisten the lips.) *Healthstore item.
• Rubbing alcohol
• Safety pins
• Scissors
• Sterile gauze dressings (pads; plus one roll)
• Syrup of ipecac (for some poisonings; to encurage vomiting)
• Triangular cloth (for immobilizing a broken arm or other broken bone)
• Tweezers
• Up-to-date edition of this well-illustrated, simple, booklet: “A Hand Full of Firstaid, Plus!” {available at: http://www.totlhealth.com/firstaid.html }, or other reliable firstaid book.
• If any diabetics in the family: Remember to have handy the insulin, a syringe, cotton.
o Know how much to give & how to do it! Give sugar or candy only if needed.
o BE PREPARED!
Keep everything together in a sturdy box. (Fishing tackle boxes work well.) Clearly label the kit \"First Aid.\" Don't store the firstaid kit in the bathroom or other humid area. A high shelf in a hall closet, where young children can't reach, is best. Before using any over-the-counter ointments or firstaid medicines, READ DIRECTIONS! Follow them exactly.
REMAIN CALM! CALL FOR HELP!
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entryContent[2] = "One of the real disappointments of horse ownership is planning a number of horse activities, then finding that your animal is physically incapable or mentally unwilling to engage in them. Horse owners who don't practice preventive maintenance may find themselves in this situation.
As spring approaches, the urge to get out and ride increases. If horses have been well cared for through the winter, they will be in condition to ride. Without an adequate feeding and exercise program, they may be either too fat or too thin, or too soft to ride very much.
- If their feet have been neglected, they may be too long from lack of trimming or from leaving shoes on too long. They may be too short from being broken or worn on rocks, or too contracted at the heels from standing in dry stalls.
- If the stalls have not been cleaned or if they have been in muddy lots, they may have thrush. Thrush is a foul-smelling, degenerating condition involving the frog in the sole of the horse's foot. In any case, they will not be in good physical condition when needed.
- Laminitis, or founder, is becoming more prevalent. It can result from a number of causes such as overeating of grain, hard work on hard surfaces, colic, or foaling. In the spring, many horses founder on grass. Perhaps the latter cause is the most common in riding horses.
- Symptoms of laminitis include lameness (usually in both front feet), stiffness, settling back on the hind feet to get weight off the forefeet, heat in the hooves, and bounding pulse in the arteries at the back of the pastern. The wall of the hoof separates from the sensitive laminae (inner portion), allowing the coffin bone to rotate within the hoof wall. Because the hoof can no longer grow normally at the toe, the heel outgrows the toe. In long-standing chronic cases, the hooves will turn up.
- In serious cases, the third phalanx or coffin bone may tilt downward or rotate and penetrate the sole of the foot. This type of acute case must be treated immediately. A delay of 24 hours may cause irreparable damage regardless of the treatment given. However, most cases of laminitis can be corrected with proper veterinary attention.
- Therapeutic trimming and shoeing can greatly improve chronic cases where founder has caused separation of the hoof wall and curling of the toes. In such cases the affected hoof wall can be trimmed away and a replacement made with acrylic. The filled and built-up hoof can then function as normal, and growth of the hoof will continue.
- Obese horses with heavy crests turned on lush pastures run a high risk of laminitis. This is particularly true of Shetland ponies. Keep these horses in proper physical condition with routine exercise and by restricting the feed intake. If your horse is becoming obese on good spring pasture, move him or her to an area with less pasture growth. Horses that have developed laminitis will probably do so each year. Therefore, keep them off grass during seasons of lush growth.
- Horses kept stalled year-round develop dry hooves and contracted heels. These horses are also predisposed to laminitis as well as other lamenesses, such as navicular disease. This is quite common to Western stock horses with small feet. An 1,100- or 1,200-pound horse on 0- or 00-sized feet has an increased chance of developing this condition.
- Navicular disease is an inflammation of the small navicular bone and bursa inside the hoof between the coffin bone and the tendon that flexes or bends back the coffin joint. Symptoms include pointing; a short, stubby, painful stride; and lameness that is barely perceptible in the early stages.
This disease is incurable once bone changes develop, but may be helped by therapeutic shoeing or by several new drugs now available. In advanced cases with severe lameness, surgically removing the nerves leading to the diseased portion of the foot is frequently quite helpful.
Most navicular disease is caused by small, narrow heels that do not expand and absorb shock while the horse is working. Allowing the hoof to grow long without frog pressure and working on hard surfaces increase the incidence of navicular disease. Horses shod with a narrow shoe, and with the hoof rasped off where it overhangs, suffer dryness and contraction of the walls of the hoof. This eliminates expansion for shock absorption. Such horses are in danger of developing navicular disease.
Horses are usually used “on-&-off” by their owners. It is, therefore, important for them to be in good health and ready to go when their services are needed. Such horses should be well-shod, well-fed, exercised regularly, immunized against major diseases, and physically fit when called upon for services.
Your horse learns to know you very well. It’s not a toy and shows you love, kindness and respect. You should do the same in return… it’s all a part of what’s known as ‘karma’.
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HINTS ON SPRAINS, LIGAMENTS, & STRAINS
RECOVERING & REBUILDING:
A ligament can be defined as a band or sheet of strong fibrous connective tissue connecting the bones, cartilages, & other structures serving to bind them together & to ease or limit motion. One could say ligaments are the binders or ‘hinges’ holding us together.
However, if any of these ligaments become lax, overstretched, or weak, no amount of exercise, massage, or medication can strengthen them. It is as if a hinge of a door is loose. The problem may be with the door's opposite edge hitting the door frame. If one lifts the door back into place, it may be fine temporarily (for example, by manipulation &/or taping), but the next time it opens, the same problem will recur. [We don’t yet have any \"red thread-lock\" to ‘tighten up’ that loose attachment.]
What we need to do is fix that hinge! {That’s where \"prolotherapy\" comes in!} Ligamentous laxity (a ‘loose’ link) is a factor that can only be treated properly if:
• First, the correct diagnosis is made.
• Secondly, the correct treatment is applied.
Mildly irritating solutions injected into lax ligaments cause a fibroblastic reaction that (under the correct conditions) results in the creation of new, stronger, flexible ligament tissue. We call this \"prolotherapy” (aka “reconstructive therapy”).
- Thinking of the ligament as a hinge, here’s how to tighten it up: When there is better support, joints function more efficiently, reducing the strain on other supporting structures, thereby reducing central nervous system input that leads to referred phenomena. There have been two double-blind controlled studies of this proliferative therapy in treatment of chronic low back pain, which show its validity. In addition, human and animal studies show the morphologic and structural effects of this treatment.
- After injection of a proliferant, an inflammation is produced. This results in early phase granulocyte activity and release of inflammatory cellular contents. This lasts about three days. Over the next 10 days or so macrophages predominate. They release chemotactic factors which attract fibroblasts and act as growth factors.
- Over the next several days collagen starts to form, giving strength to the tissue. At first this is a soupy mixture without structure. Soon, however, a matrix forms, on which collagen is deposited. Macrophages are still active and they uptake some of this new material. Over time the collagen predominates and there is a gradual dehydration of the matrix with more orderly collagen fibers. This eventually leads to new, stronger connective tissue.
- The whole process may take several months. During this time period, external forces affect the eventual outcome of the final tissue fiber both as to length and strength as well as to orientation and flexibility. This works much in the same way as the body repairs (remodels) bone after a fracture.
- The elegance of this process is that the body ‘decides’ which ligaments to strengthen depending upon the physical needs built-in each individual.
- Another wonderful effect of prolotherapy therapy: the nerve endings that often perpetuate pain and sympathetic overstimulation are markedly decreased by the inflammatory process. The pain decreases because of decreased painful afferent input, as well as because of improved body mechanics and stability.
Today, only specially trained medical doctors and naturopathic physicians can perform prolotherapy properly. The skill of that physician determines how well you will respond to this therapy: find one who does a lot of it!
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HINTS FOR MAY:
Treating Common Bug Bites
Bites and stings can be dangerous, but are rarely fatal. Bug bites can be dangerous because of the possibility of anaphylaxis. Insects, spiders, and scorpions are capable of causing very painful reactions. There are specific treatments for bee stings and removing ticks. The reality is that most bites are from unidentified bugs.
Bug Bites 101:
- Remain calm & stay safe! Follow universal precautions and wear personal protective equipment if you have it. If a stinger is present, follow the directions for treating bee stings.
- Apply an ice pack to the site of the sting. Alternate on and off to prevent tissue damage - usually 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off.
- If the victim exhibits any of the following, consider the possibility of anaphylaxis:
* itching
* swelling (other than at the site of the sting)
* shortness of breath
* heart palpitations
* chest pain
* weakness
* dizziness
* hives or redness
4. If the victim has any involuntary muscle movements, call 911 immediately.
5. Try to identify the bug. If the bug is dead, scoop it up and take it with you to the emergency department. Be careful, even dead bugs have venom.
6. For pain relief, try sting swabs. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are also good for pain.
7. Bark scorpion stings can cause numbness and tingling in the tissue around the bite. If the site is tingling or burning, see a doctor.
8. May is the month many critters give birth to their young. Their moms may be particularly aggressive then.
More Tips:
- Spiders like damp, dark areas the best. Be careful around wood piles, attics, and cellars.
- The two common North American poisonous spiders are the black widow and the brown recluse.
- Scorpions are undeniably ugly but rarely fatal pests. Arizona, New Mexico, parts of Nevada and Utah, and the California side of the Colorado River are known for the bark scorpion, a particularly nasty critter.
- Scorpions come out at night, so take care to check bedding before snuggling in. Scorpions are also notorious stowaways; inspect baggage before and after heading home.
- There is an antitoxin available for bark scorpions, but it is only available in Arizona and it is not FDA-approved.
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IT'S JUNE: SWIM SAFELY!
Water accidents happen quickly. The most common reason for such mishaps is a lack of safety knowledge. Here are Lifeguard safety tips: * Learn to swim
* Swim near a lifeguard
* Never Swim Alone
* Don't Dive Into water because it looks deep enough or into shallow waves
* Ask a Lifeguard about surf conditions before swimming
* If you’re unable to swim out of a strong current, signal for help
* Rely on your swimming ability: DON’T trust your life to a flotation device
* Look for & obey all water safety signs & symbols
* Supervise children closely, even when lifeguards are present
* If caught in a rip current: swim sideways until free. Don't swim against the current
* Alcohol and swimming don't mix
* Protect your head, neck, and spine: don't dive into shallow water. Feet first is smart.
* If you are in trouble, call or wave for help
* Follow regulations and lifeguard directions
* Swim parallel to shore if you wish to swim long distances
* Scuba dive only if trained and certified; and within the limits of your training
* No glass containers by the pool: broken glass and bare feet don't mix
* Hot sand can severely burn bare feet -- use a barbeque that is raised off the sand.
* Report hazardous conditions to lifeguards or other pool management personnel
* Stay clear of coastal bluffs, they can collapse and cause injury
* Never turn your back to the ocean
* Remember: you can be swept off coastal bluffs or tide pool areas and into the water (waves can come without warning).
* If In Doubt, Just Stay Out!
ENJOY A HAPPY SUMMER SAFELY!
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JULY'S HINT
AVOID DRY SKIN: ☀
1. Don't take long or hot showers or baths (that washes away your natural body oils).
2. LIMIT time to 7-10 minutes.
3. SKIP antibacterial, deodorant, and perfumed soaps (they tend to dry your skin). Try a mild, moisturizing soap instead: Dove, Oil of Olay fragrance-free soaps, etc. (NOT Ivory, Zest, Dial, Irish Spring).
4. Don't air-dry after swimming; rinse, gently towel-dry, apply moisturizer often (while your skin is damp).
5. Use moisturizer early & often throughout the day: preferably one that contains glycerin, ceramide, fatty acids, or cholesterol (and no alcohol). READ LABELS!
6. Use sunscreen with SPF 30 whether in sun or snow.
7. Pay special attention to problem spots!
Remember:
- Your lips have no oil or sweat glands. (Don't lick lips; evaporation maks them worse.)
- Apply lip balm, chapstick, etc.
- Hands need moisturized often.
- Wear cotton-lined gloves when washing dishes.
- For cracked or dry heels: Use a urea or lactic acid moisturizer.
8. Wear cotton or silk undies next to your skin.
9. Use unscented fabric softener & avoid the drying perfumes & chemicals
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FALL HEALTH HINTS:
Autumn is on the horizon and families everywhere are bracing for a return to school, work and hectic schedules. The sudden change to fall activity however can quickly sap energy levels leaving both parents and kids tired, stressed and even prone to illness. Plan ahead with the hints below to ease the transition; you can ward off fatigue and anxiety, and keep your family in good health.
- Get to bed earlier. By the end of the summer your children may be used to later nights and sleep-ins. Help kids readjust their ‘body’ clocks: initiate an earlier bed and wake-up time a couple of weeks before school starts. Most experts agree that children and teens require a minimum of nine hours of sleep to stay healthy and alert at school. (No bedtime snacks, lights out, no TV, no games at bedtime.)
- Eat well. Make sure the family gets up early enough to have a balanced breakfast. The hype around breakfast being the most important meal of the day is all true. A balanced breakfast is the ultimate brain booster: studies show it improves concentration, attitude and performance in young and old minds alike, and can reduce trips to the doctor’s office. For all meals and snacks it’s best to steer clear of fast and processed foods—which tend to be high in fat, sugar, salt, low in essential nutrients and fibre—and follow Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
- Give your immune system a boost. Make sure everyone is up to date with required vaccinations. Create a chart noting immunization dates to remind you when family members are due for their next shot. Immunizations can greatly reduce the risk of illnesses—such as whooping cough, measles and chicken pox—that can leave victims bed-ridden for weeks & perhaps life problems later.
- Wash your hands with soap and water. It seems simple, but it’s one of the most effective ways to ward off colds and flu. Teach children to wash their hands after they use the washroom and before and after every meal. For situations where a sink is not close at hand, carry moist wipes.
- Get to know the school nurse or health representative. Ensure medical contact information is current and that the nurse is aware of any medical conditions or allergies your children have.
- Take a breather. It’s easy to get so overwhelmed by work, studies, after school sports etc. that you forget to take a time out. Stress weakens the immune system so releasing excess anxiety with a ‘stress blaster’ is a great way for you and your family to stay healthy. Take a 20-minute walk, meditate, read the newspaper or listen to music. Discover an easy activity that lets you relax and re-energize and encourage your children to do the same.
- Just do it!
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September’s Hint: HUG SOMEONE!
Next time you feel the steam rising in your internal pressure cooker – don’t stew, hug someone!
Hugging family, friends and even pets produces comforting feelings due to the release of what’s known as ‘oxytocin’ (a hormone known to enhance relationships & bonding). Just lovers holding hands or a parent hugging a child has revealed the power of touch (2002 Swedish study). More recent research shows this hormone also lowers blood pressure as it slows the body’s response to stress – especially in women.
So relax and hug someone today!
“Analysis is the way of the mind, hugging is the way of the heart.”
You have to spread your feet to the width of your shoulders, and bend your knees. If you lock your pelvis, there is no feeling. The best way to tell you how to hug is to tell you how not to hug. This comes from years of experience. People that are frightened don't let the other person ‘feel’, because when the other person feels, they make you feel. They turn the other person off.
A hug is like a hand in a glove. There is no tension and you’re breathing together and enjoying yourselves together. Your ‘auras’ are sensing each other. It's supposed to be pleasurable. Pleasure emits a sound. When you feel pleasure, you go: \"Yummy, yummy, goodie, goodie, aahh\". Pleasure sounds: that's what we want from you.
If analysis is the way of the mind, hugging is the way of the heart.
The mind may be thought of as the cause of diseases, and the heart may be thought of as the source of all healing. Sometimes a hug is just what we need; sometimes a hug is all we need. Often we go through our days, from one perfunctory activity to the next, feeling detached from the people around us. It becomes commonplace to envelop ourselves in a bubble, to cloak ourselves in a shroud of indifference.
The feeling of being touched, of sharing affection with another human being, is one of the most rewarding experiences we know — and one that is too frequently taken for granted. Sometimes a hug is just what we need. The next time you feel anger towards someone, try hugging them!
Our ventures into hugging have been immensely gratifying: Watching as people’s faces light up at just the possibility of getting a hug. See their spirits lift as they open up to being twined in the arms of a complete stranger. Feel that energy flow between two persons and spiral uncontrollably toward others. It's a good feeling!
The oneness of people from different upbringings all around the world becomes apparent. We all share in the same basic needs and desires and feel the same emotions flitting through our bodies. The Ancient Sanskrit of India has a wonderful meaning for this feeling, \"NAMASTE\":
“I honor the place in you
Wherein the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
That is of Love, of Light, and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
And I am in that place in me,
We are one.”
As we go along on our daily paths, it’s good to remember that we’re all in this together!
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Guidelines for good breast health:
- Check your breasts for lumps or changes by doing a breast self-exam each month. Find any? {Get them checked!}
- Get a breast exam by your health care provider each year.
- When to get a Mammogram:
- Baseline mammogram between age 35 and 39
- Age 40-49, every one to two years
- Age 50 and older, every year
A mammogram can detect cancer up to 2 years before it can be felt with breast self-examination! Breast examinations are an essential part of total breast health and each woman should become familiar with her body, so that she is aware of changes. If during your exam you notice something abnormal, you should notify your primary care provider immediately to have it evaluated.
If you have not had a recent mammogram or have a problem that you are concerned about, please contact your health care provider as soon as you can. You have only ONE body: ruin it, and where will you live? During your next visit, ask for information regarding techniques for breast self-examinations. Don't let finances be a barrier to maintaining good health. There are many programs available today to assist with the cost for women without health insurance or limited insurance. Here are some sources for help:
- NCI's Cancer Information Service: 1 800-4CANCER
- Medicare Hotline: 1 800-MEDICARE
- Your Local Health Department
- American Cancer Society: 1 800-ACS-2345
Remember: WALK for Health; WALK for Breast Cancer!
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PRENATAL HEALTH
BE GOOD TO YOURSELF & GIVE YOUR BABY A HEALTHY START:
The first and greatest gift you can provide for your child is a healthy start in life. By taking good care of yourself, you are taking good care of your baby, too.- Beyond seeing the doctor regularly, much of what you can do to promote your well-being and the baby's health falls within one of four major areas: nutrition, being aware of the changes that are going on in your body, (physical and emotional health) and the effect of environmental influences such as work and alcohol or substance abuse.
- Eating right is always important, but the value of a balanced diet becomes even greater when you're preparing to become pregnant or you already are. Your baby depends on you to supply the nutrients it needs for its growth and development.
- To protect yourself and your baby, never take illegal drugs, don't drink alcohol, use tobacco, or take any drugs (unless directed by your doctor) during your pregnancy or during any time that you might be able to become pregnant. Smoking has been associated with an increased incidence of bleeding in pregnancy preterm delivery, and low birth-weight infants.
- Regular exercise can help keep you fit and prevent or reduce some of the minor aches and pains that sometimes come with pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about exercises that are appropriate during pregnancy.
The main thing to keep in mind: There is much you can do to increase the chances that you will have a normal pregnancy and a happy, healthy baby. By taking care of yourself and working in partnership with your doctor, you will have the great feeling of knowing that you can begin being a good parent even before your baby is born! ☺
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IT'S DECEMBER!
Enjoy your holidays safely:
Knowing how to react fast in a fire can save your life and the lives of those you love. Here are some guidelines to follow:
- Keep the phone number of your local fire department clearly posted near all telephones in the house. (Call 911 if you don’t know it. Call the fire department immediately; even for small fires.)
- Establish a prearranged plan for family members to follow in case of fire. Conduct fire drills using your escape route.
- If you live in a two-story house, purchase and install an emergency escape ladder and practice using it.
- If a fire breaks out, don't stop to collect personal possessions. Get people out of the house.
- If you can't get to within 10 to 12 feet of a fire, you can assume it's too big to handle on your own. (NOTE: Christmas trees almost ‘explode’ when they catch on fire! Get out fast!)
- If you try to put out the fire, make sure you can get to an exit. Don't back yourself into a corner. Feel the door; if it’s hot, use a window to get out.
- Smother a fire thoroughly and keep it covered so it doesn't reignite. The fire department will determine if the fire has been contained or if it has spread.
- If you fail to extinguish the fire and smoke is gathering, get out of the house quickly. If you can, put a wet cloth or towel over the mouth & nose to help breathe easier.
- Poisonous gases and smoke are often more dangerous than flames. (Smoke rises, so remember to \"stay low and go.\" Crawl if you must.)
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