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SMILES
Teacher, Miss Smith,
thought it would be a great idea for the children in her
class to bring in reflections of their religious heritage
for show-and-tell.
The next day little Mikey stood up in class and said "I'm
Jewish - I brought a skull-cap; little Sammy stood up "I'm
Hindu - I brought a prayer mat; little Julie stood up - "I'm
Catholic - I brought some prayer beads." Little Susie stood
up and said " I'm Southern Baptist - I brought a casserole."
It is very important to keep laughter in our lives. I
believe God has a sense of humour.
 Laughter - It
stimulates circulation, produces a sense of well-being,
exercises the face and stomach muscles, stimulates the
production of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers,
provides more oxygen to the brain, helps the immune system.
HEALTH-e
TIPS
 Avoiding
Kidney Stones
Drink plenty of water, watch diet
(HealthDay News) -- During the past 20 years, the incidence
of kidney stones has been increasing in the United States.
Up to 10 percent of men
and 5 percent of women will form a stone during their
lifetime -- and it's a pain they will never forget.
Kidney stones affect
mostly young and middle-aged adults in their 20s to 40s.
While they are more common in men, the number of cases of
kidney stones in women has been increasing. Once you have
had one or two stones, you have an increased chance of
developing more.
Some people may have a
disease or inherited condition that causes them to keep
getting stones. Once your doctor knows the type and cause of
your kidney stones, it may be possible to prevent them with
medication and changes to your diet. Here are some
suggestions from the National Kidney Foundation:
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Drink plenty of fluids,
especially water.
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If you have symptoms of a
kidney stone, such as pain, nausea and vomiting, blood
in the urine, more frequent urination, fever or chills,
see your doctor at once.
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Your doctor may do blood
and urine tests, ultrasound and possibly a CT scan or
special X-ray called an IVP to confirm the diagnosis and
decide what treatment is best.
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Most stones pass on their
own. Treatment may be needed if a stone is too large to
pass, blocks the flow of urine, or causes infections,
kidney damage or constant bleeding.
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Heart
Attack Warning Signs
Dont 'wait and see'
(HealthDay News) -- The
warning signs of heart attack might seem obvious, but the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says many people
take a "wait-and-see" attitude when they experience heart
attack symptoms. Waiting two hours or more can mean death or
permanent damage to the heart.
Despite the popular image
of a heart attack -- someone suddenly clutching his or her
chest and falling over -- most heart attacks begin slowly,
as mild pain or discomfort in the chest. According to the
American Heart Association, the most common warning signs of
a heart attack include: chest discomfort; discomfort in
other upper body areas, such as one or both arms, back,
neck, jaw or stomach; shortness of breath; breaking out in a
cold sweat; nausea; or lightheadedness.
If you experience these
symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
Coping
With Memory Loss
These suggestions can help
(HealthDay News) -- Baby
Boomers with elderly parents often live with the fear that
their elders will start a fire while cooking, forget to take
their medications, or fail to remember an important phone
number -- all signs of the memory loss that comes with
aging.
The Wisconsin Department
of Health and Social Services suggests these solutions:
In the kitchen, adaptive
stove controls can be installed to automatically turn off an
electric stove after a certain period of time or when there
is an excessive amount of heat (unfortunately, they are not
available for gas stoves).
A simple solution for
remembering to taking medications is to set up a weekly
supply of the pills or capsules in a labeled, clear plastic
case. A more sophisticated solution is to use an automatic
pill dispenser that dispenses medications at specific times.
Pill dispensers can come with an alarm, a visual alert
system, and battery backup in case of power outage.
When it comes to
remembering phone numbers, attach pictures of familiar
people next to their phone numbers on a sheet of paper. Or
use a phone that is pre-programmed with frequently dialed
numbers.
Treating
Knee Pain
Find relief at home
(HealthDay News) -- Knee
pain can result from being overweight, overuse, poor posture
during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or
inadequate stretching.
Many causes of knee pain,
especially those related to overuse or physical activity,
respond well to self-care, according to The National
Institutes of Health:
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Rest and avoid
activities that aggravate the pain, especially
weight-bearing activities.
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Apply ice. First,
apply it every hour for up to 15 minutes. After the
first day, apply it at least four times per day.
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Keep your knee
elevated as much as possible to ease swelling.
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Gently compress the
knee by wearing an ace bandage or elastic sleeve. Either
can be purchased at most pharmacies. This may reduce
swelling and provide support.
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Take acetaminophen for
pain alone, or ibuprofen for pain and swelling.
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Sleep with a pillow
underneath or between your knees.
You should call your
doctor if you cannot bear weight on your knee; you have
severe pain, even when not bearing weight; your knee
buckles, clicks or locks; your knee is deformed or
misshapen; you have a fever, redness or warmth around the
knee, or significant swelling; you have pain, swelling,
numbness, tingling or bluish discoloration in the calf below
the sore knee; or you still have pain after three days of
home treatment.
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